Amped Wireless RE1750A - High Power AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender - Manual (Page 2)

Troubleshooting Tips
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I entered setup.ampedwireless.com and it failed to open the web menu.
a. Make sure your computer is connected to the Range Extender’s Wi-Fi network: Amped_RE1750A_2.4 or
Amped_RE1750A_5.0
b. Try to use a different web browser. We recommend the Google Chrome web browser.
c. Try to open your web browser to the default IP address by putting this number into your web browser instead:
192.168.1.240
d. Power off (unplug) the Range Extender and power it back on. Try again.
e. Reset your Range Extender to default settings by holding the Reset button (located on the back panel) for
ten (10) seconds and try again.
f. If steps (a) through (e) fail, disconnect your PC from all Wi-Fi networks. Attach an Ethernet cable between
the Range Extender and your PC. Try to access http://setup.ampedwireless.com again.
My Range Extender was working fine previously, but now I can no longer access the Internet through the Range Extender.
a. The connection to your Home Network may have been dropped or the router settings may have changed.
Changes to the router could be a result of several events, such as a power outage. When this occurs, connect
to the Range Extender and access the setup menu using the web address: http://setup.ampedwireless.com
Run the Wizard to reconnect the Range Extender to your network.
b. Using the setup menu (setup.ampedwireless.com) check to see that the signal strength between the Range
Extender and your Home Network is above 70%. The Range Extender may be too far from your router and not
maintaining a signal strength of above 70%. Check the signal strength between the router and the Range
Extender through the web menu (left side): More Settings > Management > Device Status. The Signal Strength
readout will be under the Home Wireless Network Settings section. This Signal Strength must be above 70%.
If it is below, move the Range Extender closer to your router, or reposition the Range Extender.
I cannot find my Home Network when scanning for wireless networks in the web menu Scan page.
a. The Range Extender may be out of range. Move the Range Extender closer towards the wireless router and
try the Setup Wizard again from the web menu.
b. Make sure that your Home Network’s wireless SSID is broadcasting and not hidden. Hidden SSIDs will require
that you manually enter the SSID into the Wireless Settings > Home Network menu.
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Share USB Storage Devices
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Connect a USB storage device to the USB port on the back panel.
Log onto the web menu at http://setup.ampedwireless.com
and click the USB Storage tab.
Follow the instructions for configuring the settings to share
your USB storage device among locally connected users.
Additional Range Extender Features
Reset the Range Extender to Default Settings
There are two options to reset the Range Extender back to
factory default settings:
Using the Features on the Range Extender
The Range Extender is equipped with many powerful features like BoostBand ™ Technology and advanced
security features, all of which can be accessed through the web menu:
If you are unfamiliar or want more information on how to enable BoostBand ™ Technology or the security
features on the Range Extender, please refer to the User’s Guide on the included CD.
Web Menu (left side)
Technology
Increase the overall speed and performance of your extended
network by streamlining dual band network traffic through a single
Wi-Fi frequency band between the Router and the Range Extender.
Location: More Settings > BoostBand Technology
Wireless Access Scheduling
Control when your Wi-Fi is on/off.
Location: More Settings > 2.4 or 5GHz Wi-Fi Settings > Access Schedule
User Access Control
Restrict network access to specific users.
Location: More Settings > 2.4 or 5GHz Wi-Fi Settings > User Access
Wireless Coverage Control
Adjust the distance of your wireless network
Location: More Settings > 2.4 or 5GHz Wi-Fi Settings > Wireless Coverage
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (One-Touch Setup or Push Button Configuration)
If your wireless adapter has WPS one-touch setup, you can use it when connecting to the Range Extender. Hold down
the WPS button on the Range Extender (back panel) for 3 seconds. The Power/WPS LED will begin to blink. As it blinks,
push the WPS button on your wireless adapter or enable WPS with the provided software for your wireless adapter.
iPad Tablet
Tap the "Home" button to get to the homepage.
Tap the "Settings" app icon.
Tap on Wi-Fi to enter the iPad’s Wi-Fi settings.
Toggle the Wi-Fi "On/Off" selector switch to "On".
Under "Choose a Network", select:
Amped_RE1750A_2.4 or Amped_RE1750A_5.0
When prompted, enter the wireless security key:
"wireless"
Tap the "Apps" menu on the tablet screen.
Locate and tap the "Settings" app icon.
Under "Wireless & networks", tap "Wi-Fi settings".
Tap the Wi-Fi box to turn on Wi-Fi and scan.
Under "Wi-Fi networks", select:
Amped_RE1750A_2.4 or Amped_RE1750A_5.0
When prompted, enter the password key: "wireless"
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Android Tablet
Mac OS X
Click on the Wireless icon to see available wireless
networks. Select
Amped_RE1750A_2.4 or
Amped_RE1750A_5.0 network. When prompted for
a password, enter "wireless".
Click on the Wireless icon to see available wireless
networks (For Vista, click Start > Connect To). Select
Amped_RE1750A_2.4 or Amped_RE1750A_5.0 network
and click Connect. When prompted for a password,
enter "wireless".
Windows 7 & Vista
Tap on your Settings icon, select Wi-Fi, and choose
the network,
Amped_RE1750A_2.4 or
Amped_RE1750A_5.0 . When prompted for a
password, enter "wireless".
iPhone
Swipe in from the right edge to access the charms
bar, tap on Settings, select the Wi-Fi icon, and select
Amped_RE1750A_2.4 or Amped_RE1750A_5.0 .
When prompted for a password, enter "wireless".
Windows 8
USB Storage Port
Reset Button
Power On/Off
LED Lights On/Off
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Access the Reset button through the web menu on the left side under More
Settings > Management > Save/Reload Settings . Select the Reset Settings
to Default .
Access the physical Reset button on the back panel of the Range Extender:
Hold down the Reset button for five to ten (5-10) seconds. You may need to
use a pen tip or pin to access the button. Pressing the Reset button for less
than five (5) seconds will simply reboot the Range Extender while saving your
existing settings.
How to Connect to the Range Extender
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Connecting to the 5GHz network requires that you have a 5GHz capable network adapter.
Setting the Range Extender’s System Clock
In order for your Access Schedules and logs to perform
using the correct time stamps and schedules you will
need to set your System Clock. To do so, go under
Management and access the System Clock tab to sync
the System Clock with your computer’s time or to sync
with the Internet.
Tips: Power Outages, Rebooting Routers & Channel Changes
Wireless routers operate on specific wireless channels to avoid interference with neighboring networks.
Some wireless routers are set to automatically scan for the best wireless channel. A power outage, or a
simple reboot, may cause your home wireless router to change its wireless channel and cause the Range
Extender to disconnect from your home network.
After a minute or two the Range Extender will
automatically reconnect to your Home Network with the new settings. However, if for whatever
reason it does not, simply log onto the Range Extender’s web menu by opening your web browser and
accessing, http://setup.ampedwireless.com. If the page does not load, try resetting the Range Extender
by holding down the Reset button on the back panel for five to ten seconds. After the Range Extender
has rebooted, open your web browser and try again.
When the web menu appears, run through the Wizard again to reconfigure the connection to your Home
Network. To prevent the channel changing issue from occurring in the future, you may log onto your
router’s web menu and set the wireless channel from Automatic to a static channel number. You will need
to reconfigure the Range Extender with the new channel. If you are not sure how to access your router’s
web menu, contact the support department for the brand of your wireless router.
Autoloading Web Menu
When the Range Extender loses its connection with your Home Network, the web menu will automatically
load on your web browser. All web address entries will be redirected to the Dashboard of the Range
Extender. This redirect feature is meant to notify and help you to easily reconfigure your Range Extender in
the event of a disconnection. You may disable this feature through the web menu (left side):
More Settings
> Network Settings > IP Settings . The feature is titled: Auto-DNS.
Wired Port Routing
The Range Extender automatically designates the Internet route for all devices connected through its
wired ports. For example, if you are connected to a dual band network, computers connected to the back
of the Range Extender may access the Internet through your 2.4GHz Home Network or your 5GHz Home
Network. The Range Extender will automatically select an active route, however if you feel you need to
change these settings you may do so via the web menu (left side):
More Settings > Network Settings > IP
Settings . The feature is titled: Auto-DNS.
Setting a Login & Password for the Web Menu
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This login/password is NOT the wireless network key used to connect to your wireless network.
For added security you may want to set a login and password to access
the web menu. To do this, go to
More Settings > Management > Pass-
word on the left side of the web menu.
If you forget your login and password, you will need to reset the Range Extender back to default settings to access
the web menu. To reset the Range Extender to default settings, hold the reset button on the top of the Range
Extender for 5-10 seconds.
Power & LED Lights On/Off
• Power On/Off: Push button to quickly turn the Range Extender on or off.
• LED Lights On/Off: Push button to turn the LED indicators on the front of
the Range Extender on or off.
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This is the second page of the Setup Guide. Start on the opposite side first.
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