Amped Wireless UA1000 - High Power Wireless-N 500mW Directional USB Adapter - Manual (Page 2)

Using the Adapter with only One USB Connector
The High Power Wireless-N 500mW Directional USB Adapter features two USB
connectors for providing the maximum performance through the power of two
USB ports. However, in the case that you wish to only use one USB connection,
simply insert only the USB connector labeled “PRIMARY.” For full range and
performance the USB connector labeled “ AMPED ” must also be inserted.
Mac OS X
N. Connect to a Wireless Network
If your network has security enabled, enter the
security key here. Re-enter it again to confirm.
Click OK to begin using your new wireless adapter.
Note:
Click Add to Profile after highlighting your network to save it
and have the Utility connect automatically when in range.
J. Activate the USB Adapter
C. Select your Operating System
From the Menu, select the software version
that your Mac is using to begin installing
the software.
B. Find your Operating System Version
Click on the Apple Icon (upper-left corner).
Select About This Mac and note the Mac OS X
Version .
D. Find the Folder on the Setup CD
Open your OS X version folder and then click
the install file to begin the installation.
E. Install the Software
Follow the instructions and click Continue to
install the software. If prompted, select a
destination for the driver software. This is
typically the Macintosh HD. Click Continue .
F. Restart your Computer
When the software has installed, you will be
asked to restart your Mac. Click Restart to
reboot your computer.
A. Access the Menu
From the autoload page, click on Start Here
to open the Menu. If the menu does not load
browse the CD to find the Start Here file.
G. Turn Off Your AirPort Card
After the computer reboots, disable any AirPort
cards by selecting the wireless icon (upper right-
corner) and select Turn AirPort Off . If you do not
have an Airport Card continue to Step H.
H. Insert the High Power USB Adapter
Once all Airport cards are disabled, insert the High
Power USB Adapter into your USB port. Locate two
available USB ports and connect the adapter to
your computer. If only one USB port is available,
only insert the USB connecter labeled Primary.
I. Activate the USB Adapter
You may be prompted to activate your USB
Adapter in Network Preferences. If not, select
the Apple Button (upper left corner) and select
System Preferences from the menu. From there,
select Network .
L. Activate the Adapter
(OSX 10.4/10.5 Only)
Click Apply to activate your USB Adapter.
K. Activate the Adapter
(OSX 10.4/10.5 Only)
In the Advanced menu, check that the adapter
is Using DHCP and then click OK .
AMPED
PRIMARY
Using the Laptop Clip
Locate the laptop clip and fasten
it to the back of the USB Adapter.
Mount the USB Adapter onto your
laptop screen for added convenience
and portability.
Wireless
Router
Position the Directional Antenna
The USB Adapter has a directional antenna to
provide more Wi-Fi range. Position the face of
the USB adapter towards the source of your
Wi-Fi network to maximize range
and performance.
For OS X 10.4 Tiger and 10.5 Leopard:
Select Ethernet Adapter (en#) and click Advanced .
Continue to Step K
For OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and 10.7 Lion:
Select Amped Wireless Adapter and click Apply .
Continue to Step M
M. Connect to a Wireless Network
The Amped Wireless Utility should automatically
load. If it does not load, click the Amped Wireless
Utility icon to load the utility. Select the Available
Network tab to view nearby wireless networks.
Highlight your desired network and click Connect .
Amped Wireless Utility
Can be found in your
Applications folder or
the Mac dock
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Installation for Mac Operating Systems