Amped Wireless TAP-EX - High Power Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender User Manual

Read first, Tap-ex, Setup guide

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Wi-Fi Router

Wi-Fi Range Extender

Dead Zone

Home/Office Network

Find an Optimal Setup Location Between your Wireless Router

and your Wireless Dead Zone

1

IMPORTANT:

PLACE THE

RANGE EXTENDER IN A LOCATION

WHERE IT CAN RECEIVE A STRONG SIGNAL

FROM YOUR WIRELESS ROUTER.

This can be done before or after setup is complete. The Range Extender will save your settings.

RECOMMENDED

SIGNAL STRENGTH

>70%

v091914

See back for additional connection instructions and features.

READ FIRST

SETUP GUIDE

HIGH POWER TOUCH SCREEN WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER

GOT QUESTIONS?

Phone: 888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support

?

Scan for a Home Network to Extend

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Select the Wi-Fi network that you wish to extend.


Tap

Next

to continue.

If you do not see your desired wireless network, move
the Range Extender closer to the router and scan again
as it may be out of range.

Recommended Signal

Select the Wi-Fi network with a signal
strength greater than

70% for the most

reliable connection.

>70%

Poor signal connections may cause slow speeds or
dropped connections.

TAP-EX

2

Power on the Range Extender

Attach the included antenna.

a

Attach the Power Adapter to the
Range Extender’s power port
and an available power outlet.

b

The Amped Wireless logo will
appear as the unit boots up, then
the Dashboard screen will appear.

c

a

b

c

3

Welcome to the Dashboard

The Dashboard will provide you with the current status
of the Range Extender.

Tap

Scan

to find available networks to extend.

Note: The Setup Guide will refer to the existing network that you wish to extend
as the

Home Network. The new, expanded network will be referred to as your

Extended Network.

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Setup Summary

At this point you can connect your Wi-Fi devices to
your Extended Network using the Wi-Fi network
name and password on the screen.

If you haven’t already positioned your Range Extender
in an optimal location, you may do so now. All Range
Extender settings are saved and can be safely
powered off for relocation.

You may also attach any wired network devices to
the wired ports on the side of the Range Extender.

If you experience any problems during this process,
please contact Amped Wireless Elite Support:

Phone:

888-573-8820

or

909-217-3168

Email:

[email protected]

Web:

www.ampedwireless.com/support

Amped TAP-EX

Navigating the Touch Menu

Tap the

Home

icon, found on the bottom of many screens,

to return to the Dashboard at any time.

Tap the

Globe

icon, found on the bottom of the Settings

screen, to change the language of the menu.

Tap the

Left Arrow

, found on the upper left corner of many

screens, to navigate back to the previous page.

Tap the

Left

or

Right Arrow

to navigate between multiple

pages for one screen. The dots in this example indicate
there are 3 pages to see.

Tap on a

Blank Field

to access a keyboard or keypad

for entering in information such as your Network ID and
Security Key.

Home Button:

Language Selection:

Back Arrow:

Navigation:

Keyboards/Keypads:

If your Home Network has security enabled, you will
need to enter the key here.

Tap

Next

to continue.

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Home Network Security Settings (if necessary)

6

Configure Settings for your Extended Network

The default ID of your Extended Network is:

Amped TAP-EX

If you choose to

Clone Settings

from your Home

Network, the wizard will copy the SSID and Security
Key of your Home Network. The SSID of the Extended
Network will have a "_RE" at the end of its name. For
example: Home_Network_RE

You can also manually enter a new Network ID and
Security Key. The new Security Key must be at least 8
characters long.

Tap

Next

to apply the settings.

The Setup Wizard will apply your settings. Please be
patient. If there are any problems with the connection
a prompt will appear letting you know what to fix.

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5

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Stylus

4

2

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3.5" LCD touch screen. Displays the user
interface for configuring the Range Extender.

Input tool that assists in navigating the LCD
touch screen menu.

RJ-SMA antenna connector. Compatible with all
antennas that have RP-SMA connectors.

Button used to reset device. Push down once to reboot, hold
down for 5-10 seconds to reset to factory default settings.

USB 2.0 Port used to attach USB storage devices, such as a USB flash drive or external hard
drive, for file sharing.

LCD Screen:

Stylus:

Antenna
Connector:

Reset:

USB Port:

RJ-45 ports for connecting wired computers or network devices.

Power adapter port. DC 12V 1A.

Wired Ports:

Power (PWR):

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Setting Up Your Range Extender

Getting to Know the Range Extender

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