Tap-ex2, Accessing more settings, Connect your internet device to the range extender – Amped Wireless TAP-EX2 - High Power Touch Screen AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender User Manual

Page 2: How to connect to the range extender, Navigating the touch menu, More settings wi-fi settings, Iphone, Windows 7 & vista mac os x, Windows 8, Ipad tablet

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If you continue to have issues setting up the Range Extender, give us a call — we’re here to help: 888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168

Visit our website for more support information and answers to frequently asked questions: www.ampedwireless.com/support

Accessing More Settings

Tap 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi Settings to modify Wi-Fi related features:

More Settings

Wi-Fi Settings

This is the second page of the Setup Guide. Start on the opposite side first.

TAP-EX2

The Settings menu
can be accessed
from the Dashboard.
Tap

Settings

.

The

Settings

menu

gives you access to a
number of different
features. Scroll
left/right to access all
settings.

Change your Home
or Extended Network
SSID, Security Key
and other settings in

Home Network

or

Extended Network

settings.

Set up

Guest

Networks

with an ID

and Security Key
that’s different from
your primary network.

Control when your
Wi-Fi Network is on or
off with

Access

Schedule

.

Adjust the distance
(output power) of your
Wi-Fi network using

Wireless Coverage

settings.

Open your Web Browser & Access the Setup Menu

How to Reset the Range Extender to Default Settings

Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer (8.0 and up). Do not use Firefox.

http://setup.ampedwireless.com

If the URL fails to open, then try: http://192.168.1.240

Enter the setup web address into your browser:

ACCESSING THE WEB MENU DOES NOT REQUIRE INTERNET ACCESS.

THE MENU IS SERVED FROM THE RANGE EXTENDER.

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE WEB MENU...

a) Disconnect your PC from all Wi-Fi networks.

b) Attach an Ethernet cable (not included) between the PC and the Range Extender.

c) Open your web browser and go to http://setup.ampedwireless.com again.

a

b

c

Connect your Internet Device to the Range Extender

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More Detailed Settings are Available on the Web Menu

Not all features listed. Access the menu for all settings.

The web menu

Dashboard

will provide you with the current status of the

Range Extender. The

More Settings

tab on the left will give you access

to more extensive settings.

Click on the Wireless icon to see available wireless
networks (For Vista, click Start > Connect To). Select
the

Amped_TAPEX2_2.4

or

Amped_TAPEX2_5.0

network and click Connect.

Click on the Wireless icon to see available wireless
networks. Select the

Amped_TAPEX2_2.4

or

Amped_TAPEX2_5.0

ne

twork.

Tap on your Settings icon, select Wi-Fi, and choose
the

Amped_TAPEX2_2.4

or

Amped_TAPEX2_5.0

network.

iPhone

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Windows 7 & Vista

Mac OS X

How to Connect to the Range Extender

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Amped_TAP EX2

Swipe in from the right edge to access the charms
bar, tap on Settings, select the Wi-Fi icon, and select
the

Amped_TAPEX2_2.4

or

Amped_TAPEX2_5.0

network.

Windows 8

A. Press the

Home

button to get to the homepage.

B. Tap the

Settings

app icon.

C. Tap on

Wi-Fi

to enter the iPad’s Wi-Fi settings.

D. Toggle the Wi-Fi On/Off selector switch to

On

.

E. Under "Choose a Network...", select

Amped_TAPEX2_2.4

or

Amped_TAPEX2_5.0

iPad Tablet

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A. Tap the

Apps

menu on the tablet screen.

B. Locate and tap the

Settings

app icon.

C. Under "Wireless & networks," tap

Wi-Fi settings

.

D. Tap the

Wi-Fi box

to turn on Wi-Fi and scan.

E. Under "Wi-Fi networks", select:

Amped_TAPEX2_2.4

or

Amped_TAPEX2_5.0

Android Tablet

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Connecting to the 5GHz network requires that you have a 5GHz capable network adapter.

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:

Tap Management to access a number of administrative settings:

Management Settings

Set the timeout
interval for the screen
to turn off and set a
passcode to re-
access the screen
using

Screen

Settings

.

Set the time and date
from the

Clock/Date

settings.

Check for the latest
software updates
using the

Firmware

Update

feature.

Share files locally from
any USB storage
device from the

USB

Storage Sharing

menu.

BoostBand

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.

2.4GHz Wi-Fi
5GHz Wi-Fi

Router

BOOST

BAND

Up to 2X Speed

*

HIGH POWER TOUCH SCREEN

AC750 WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER

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There are three options to reset the Range Extender back to factory default settings:

1

2

3

Reset Button

Right 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.

Touch Menu
Tap the Reset button through the touch menu:

Settings

>

Management

>

Reset

. Tap

Reset All Settings

.

Web Menu
Access the Reset button through the web menu on the left side:

More Settings

>

Management

>

Save/Reload Settings

. Select

Reset Settings to Default

.

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