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Amped Wireless REB175P User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide ProSeries High Power AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender / Bridge REB175P...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........3 Dashboard: WDS Settings ........48 GETTING STARTED ..........4 WI-FI SETTINGS ..........49 Package Contents ..........4 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Status ........ 49 LED Indicators ............5 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Basic Settings ....50 Side Panel Description ...........
  • Page 3 REB175P USER’S GUIDE WPS Settings ............76 IDS (Intrusion Detection System) ......98 MAC Address Filtering ......... 77 ADMINISTRATION ..........99 System Status ............99 RADIUS Server ............. 79 Device Statistics ..........100 Internal RADIUS Server ........81 System Clock ............102 RADIUS Accounts ..........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    USER’S GUIDE INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Amped Wireless product. At Amped Wireless we strive to provide you with the highest quality products through innovation and advanced technology. We pride ourselves on delivering products that outperform the competition and go beyond your expectations.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package:  ProSeries High Power AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender / Bridge  3 x Detachable High Gain 3dBi Antennas  Magnetic Mounting Kit & Mounting Template ...

  • Page 6: Led Indicators

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE LED Indicators From left to right: PoE: Indicates when there is an active PoE connection on the LAN1 wired port. LED will remain on. USB: Indicates when there is a USB device is attached to the USB port.

  • Page 7: Side Panel Description

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Side Panel Description PWR: Power adapter port. 12V 4A. LAN1 (PoE): Gigabit RJ-45 port with Power over Ethernet input. Connect wired devices or to a PoE switch to use the Range Extender / Bridge without the power adapter.

  • Page 8: Mounting Instructions

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Magnetic Mounting The mounting kit included with the Range Extender / Bridge provides a convenient method to mount the Range Extender / Bridge on a wall or ceiling. Once you have chosen the location for where you want to install the Range Extender / Bridge, locate the Mounting Template.

  • Page 9: Operational Modes (Basic Setup)

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE OPERATIONAL MODES (BASIC SETUP) The Range Extender / Bridge features four different operational modes that can be configured via the web menu: Network Bridge Range Extender Firewall Range Extender WDS-Bridge...

  • Page 10: Network Bridge Overview

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE NETWORK BRIDGE OVERVIEW A Network Bridge creates a connection between two separate networks wirelessly. The Network Bridge connects to a Wi-Fi network (either 2.4 or 5.0GHz network) of the existing network and provides wired connections to expand the network further. All devices connected to the Client Bridge are on the same subnet and local network as the existing network.
  • Page 11 REB175P USER’S GUIDE NETWORK BRIDGE MODE BASIC SETUP Find an optimal setup location for your Network Bridge Place the Network Bridge in a location where it can receive a strong signal from the Source Network. The better the connection the faster the bridged network speeds will be.
  • Page 12 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Attach Antennas, Power On & Connect to your Computer a) Attach the included antennas to the antenna ports on the Network Bridge. b) Power on the Network Bridge by attaching either the power adapter to the Bridge and plugging in the other end into a power outlet or attaching a PoE Ethernet cable to the LAN1 port on the side panel and the other end to an active PoE switch.
  • Page 13 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Open your Web Browser a) Open your web browser. b) Type http://setup.ampedwireless.com into the web address bar. If the web menu fails to open, type in the following IP address into your web address bar: http://192.168.80.240 Note: If you have problems accessing the Web Menu…...
  • Page 14 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Select the Operational Mode a) After the web menu appears, select Dashboard from the navigation menu on the top of the page. b) Select Operational Mode from the left hand navigation. Using the dropdown menu, select Network...
  • Page 15 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Basic Setup Wizard Confirm that Bridge Mode is the mode that you wish to configure and Click Next to begin. Scan for a Source Network to Connect to and Bridge Click Scan to find available networks. Select the Source Network that you wish to connect to and bridge.
  • Page 16 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Source Network Security Settings (if necessary) If the Source Network chosen has security enabled, you will need to enter the security key here. If the Source Network does not have security enabled, leave the security field blank.
  • Page 17 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Setup Summary Once the Network Bridge has rebooted, it will load the Setup Summary page and provide you with the details of your setup. It is recommended that you print this page for your records. Open a new web browser window and check that you have access to the Internet.

  • Page 18: Range Extender Mode Overview

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE RANGE EXTENDER MODE OVERVIEW Range Extender mode expands the range of any standard Wi-Fi router by repeating the signal (2.4GHz and 5.0GHz) and redistributing it in a new, extended location. In addition, to creating a new extended Wi-Fi network for devices to connect to, the Range Extender also provides additional wired connections for bridging additional network devices to the existing network.
  • Page 19 REB175P USER’S GUIDE RANGE EXTENDER MODE BASIC SETUP Find an optimal setup location for your Range Extender Place the Range Extender in a location between your Source Network’s wireless access point/router and your wireless dead zone. It’s recommended that you place the Range Extender in a location where it can receive a...
  • Page 20 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Attach Antennas, Power On & Connect to your Computer a) Attach the included antennas to the antenna ports on the Range Extender. b) Power on the Range Extender by attaching either the power adapter to the Range Extender and plugging in the other end into a power outlet or attaching a PoE Ethernet cable to the LAN1 port on the side panel and the other end to an active PoE switch.
  • Page 21 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Open your Web Browser a) Open your web browser. b) Type http://setup.ampedwireless.com into the web address bar. If the web menu fails to open, type in the following IP address into your web address bar: http://192.168.80.240 Note: If you have problems accessing the Web Menu…...
  • Page 22 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Select the Operational Mode a) After the web menu appears, select Dashboard from the navigation menu on the top of the page. b) Select Operational Mode from the left hand navigation. Using the dropdown menu, select Range Extender Mode for the Operational Mode and click Apply.
  • Page 23 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Basic Setup Wizard Confirm that Range Extender Mode is the mode that you wish to configure and Click Next to begin. Scan for a Source Network to Connect to Extend Click Scan to find available networks. Select the Source Network(s) that you wish to repeat.
  • Page 24 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Source Network Security Settings (if necessary) If the Source Network chosen has security enabled, you will need to enter the security key here. If you selected a dual band network to repeat, you will need to enter both security keys here.
  • Page 25 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Configure Settings for your Extended Network The default Wi-Fi network ID of your Extended Networks are: Amped_REB_5.0 Amped_REB_2.4 If you choose to “Clone” the settings from your Source Network, the wizard will copy the SSID and security key of your Source Network.
  • Page 26 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Setup Summary Once the Range Extender has rebooted, it will load the Setup Summary page and provide you with the details of your setup. It is recommended that you print this page for your records. If you haven’t already positioned your Range Extender in an optimal location, you may do so now.

  • Page 27: Firewall Range Extender Mode (Wwan) Overview

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE FIREWALL RANGE EXTENDER MODE (WWAN) OVERVIEW Firewall Range Extender mode functions similarly to a router that connects to a Wi-Fi network instead of wired to a modem. It is a Range Extender that creates a secure firewall between the Source Network and the Extended Network.
  • Page 28 REB175P USER’S GUIDE FIREWALL RANGE EXTENDER MODE BASIC SETUP Find an optimal setup location for your Range Extender Place the Firewall Range Extender in a location between your Source Network’s wireless access point/router and your wireless dead zone. It’s recommended that you place the Firewall Range Extender in a location where...
  • Page 29 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Attach Antennas, Power On & Connect to your Computer d) Attach the included antennas to the antenna ports on the Firewall Range Extender. e) Power on the Firewall Range Extender by attaching either the power adapter to the Firewall Range Extender and plugging in the other end into a power outlet or attaching a PoE Ethernet cable to the LAN1 port on the side panel and the other end to an active PoE switch.
  • Page 30 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Open your Web Browser a) Open your web browser. b) Type http://setup.ampedwireless.com into the web address bar. If the web menu fails to open, type in the following IP address into your web address bar: http://192.168.80.240 Note: If you have problems accessing the Web Menu…...
  • Page 31 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Select the Operational Mode a) After the web menu appears, select Dashboard from the navigation menu on the top of the page. b) Select Operational Mode from the left hand navigation. Using the dropdown menu, select Firewall Range...
  • Page 32 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Basic Setup Wizard Confirm that Firewall Range Extender Mode is the mode that you wish to configure and Click Next to begin. Scan for a Source Network to Connect to Extend Click Scan to find available networks. Select the Source Network that you wish to repeat.
  • Page 33 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Source Network Security Settings (if necessary) If the Source Network chosen has security enabled, you will need to enter the security key here. If you selected a dual band network to repeat, you will need to enter both security keys here.
  • Page 34 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Configure Settings for your Extended Network The default Wi-Fi network ID of your Extended Networks are: Amped_REB_5.0 Amped_REB_2.4 If you choose to “Clone” the settings from your Source Network, the wizard will copy the SSID and security key of your Source Network.
  • Page 35 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Setup Summary Once the Firewall Range Extender has rebooted, it will load the Setup Summary page and provide you with the details of your setup. It is recommended that you print this page for your records. If you haven’t already positioned your Firewall Range Extender in an optimal location, you may do so now.

  • Page 36: Wds-Bridge Mode Overview

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE WDS-BRIDGE MODE OVERVIEW WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Bridge mode enables the wireless interconnection of Access Points using WDS mode, and Network Bridges using WDS mode. A WDS-Bridge connects wirelessly to a WDS-Access Point and expands the existing network by creating additional wired ports to expand the network with by adding network switches, computers or servers and more.
  • Page 37 REB175P USER’S GUIDE WDS-BRIDGE MODE BASIC SETUP Find an optimal setup location for your WDS-Bridge Place the WDS-Bridge in a location where it can receive a strong signal from the Source Network. The better the connection the faster the bridged network speeds will be.
  • Page 38 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Attach Antennas, Power On & Connect to your Computer a) Attach the included antennas to the antenna ports on the WDS-Bridge. b) Power on the WDS-Bridge by attaching either the power adapter to the Bridge and plugging in the other end into a power outlet or attaching a PoE Ethernet cable to the LAN1 port on the side panel and the other end to an active PoE switch.
  • Page 39 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Open your Web Browser a) Open your web browser. b) Type http://setup.ampedwireless.com into the web address bar. If the web menu fails to open, type in the following IP address into your web address bar: http://192.168.80.240 Note: If you have problems accessing the Web Menu…...
  • Page 40 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Select the Operational Mode a) After the web menu appears, select Dashboard from the navigation menu on the top of the page. b) Select Operational Mode from the left hand navigation. Using the dropdown menu, select WDS-Bridge Mode for the Operational Mode and click Apply.
  • Page 41 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Basic Setup Wizard Using the dropdown menu select which Wi-Fi frequency you wish to configure for WDS - AP mode: 2.4GHz Only 5GHz Only Both 2.4GHz and 5GHz After you have made your selection, click Next to begin.
  • Page 42 REB175P USER’S GUIDE WDS Settings WDS - Bridge mode requires additional Access Points also functioning in WDS - AP mode. A WDS enabled Bridge connects to another WDS-Access Point via MAC addresses. Enter the MAC addresses of the Access Points with WDS enabled into the corresponding fields that you wish to connect to.
  • Page 43 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Setup Summary Once the WDS-Bridge has rebooted, it will load the Setup Summary page and provide you with the details of your setup. It is recommended that you print this page for your records. The Summary will display the status of each WDS connection and the signal strength of each connection.
  • Page 44 REB175P USER’S GUIDE MORE SETTINGS The Range Extender / Bridge has many additional features and settings that can be configured via the Web Menu. To access these settings start with the navigation menu located on the top of the Web Menu. Once the desired menu is selected, additional navigational options will appear on the left hand side.

  • Page 45: Dashboard

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE DASHBOARD Dashboard: System Status The Dashboard System Status will provide you with the current status of the Range Extender / Bridge. It provides you with glance at general setup information such as the current operational mode, firmware version and uptime of the Range Extender / Bridge.

  • Page 46: Dashboard: Operational Modes

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Dashboard: Operational Mode The Operational Mode page lets you change the operating mode of the Range Extender / Bridge. As described earlier, the Range Extender / Bridge features four different modes: Network Bridge Range Extender Firewall Range Extender...

  • Page 47: Dashboard: Basic Setup

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Dashboard: Basic Setup The Basic Setup page will provide you with a simple, step by step, wizard for configuring basic settings of the current operational mode. As you change from one operational mode to another, the Basic Setup menu will also change to cater to the settings for the selected operational mode.

  • Page 48: Dashboard: Connected Devices

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Dashboard: Connected Devices View the details of certain devices connected to the Range Extender / Bridge. Since this menu may constantly change as devices connect and disconnect from the network, a page refresh option is available to automatically update the data at set intervals.

  • Page 49: Dashboard: Wds Settings

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Dashboard: WDS Settings If the Range Extender / Bridge has been set to WDS-Bridge operational mode, the WDS settings page will give you a glance at the status of current WDS connections. The page provides you with information for each frequency: 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz depending on your WDS configurations.

  • Page 50: Wi-Fi Settings

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE WI-FI SETTINGS 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Status The 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Status page provides you with a glance at basic information for your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi settings such as the Status, mode, security type, SSID among other details.

  • Page 51: Ghz Wi-F Settings: Basic Settings

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Basic Settings The Basic Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks. Enable Wi-Fi Radio: Disabling will turn off all 2.4GHz Wi-Fi activity. Users will no longer be able to connect wirelessly to your 2.4GHz network.
  • Page 52 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Band: Select the compatible Wi-Fi standard and speed for your wireless network. This is typically the same band as what the Source Network is operating on to ensure optimal performance. # of Extended Network SSIDs: Select the number of different Extended Network SSIDs you wish to have on the 2.4GHz frequency.

  • Page 53: Ghz Wi-F Settings: Security

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Security The Extended Network Security page allows you to change the type of wireless security settings for your 2.4GHz Extended Wi- Fi networks. These settings apply to Range Extender or Firewall Range Extender operational modes. If you are in Bridge Mode or WDS-Bridge mode these options will not be available as there are no Extended Networks in Bridge modes.
  • Page 54 Extended Network SSID. The maximum number of devices for each SSID is 50 devices. Smart Handover: When multiple Range Extenders (REB175P) or Access Points (APR175P) are installed in an environment where devices roam over a larger area, Smart Handover allows the Range Extender to disconnect a connected device once the signal is crosses a defined RSSI decibel (signal receiving sensitivity) threshold to allow it to easily connect to the neighboring Range Extender.
  • Page 55 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Authentication Method: None: Authentication is disabled and devices are not required to enter a security key when connecting to the Extended Network SSID. WEP is rated as a low level encryption and is compatible with all wireless devices and operating systems.

  • Page 56: Ghz Wi-F Settings: Output Power

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE MAC + RADIUS: Restrict access from devices based on their MAC address stored on the MAC Address filter table and based on MAC Address authentication via a RADIUS server. RADIUS: Restrict access from devices based on MAC Address authentication via a RADIUS Server.
  • Page 57 REB175P USER’S GUIDE...

  • Page 58: Ghz Wi-F Settings: Site Survey

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Site Survey Scan for local Wi-Fi networks broadcasting within the vicinity of the Range Extender. This feature is useful in determining what other networks are around you and what their basic configurations are in addition to their signal strength in comparison to the Range Extender / Bridge.

  • Page 59: Ghz Wi-F Settings: Wds

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: WDS WDS Settings are only available in the WDS-Bridge (WDS- Bridge) operational mode. If you are not using the WDS- Bridge operational mode please disregard this section. WDS mode allows the Range Extender / Bridge to interconnect with other WDS enabled Access Points (such as the Amped Wireless APR175P ProSeries Wi-Fi Access Point/Router).
  • Page 60 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Encryption can be used to secure your WDS connections. If you choose to use encryption (recommended), it is important that you set the same security key setting on all connected WDS enabled Range Extenders and Bridges. Note: When using WDS, it is recommended that you configure the IP address of each WDS connected device to use the same IP subnet and/or ensure that there is only one active router or DHCP server on the network.

  • Page 61: Ghz Wi-F Settings: Access Schedule

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Access Schedule Access Schedules will enable or disable your 2.4GHz wireless access at a set time based on your predefined schedule. This feature is often used for restricting access to all users (such as children, employees, guests) during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons.
  • Page 62 REB175P USER’S GUIDE 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings should only be adjusted by technically advanced users. It is not recommended that novice users adjust these settings to avoid degrading wireless performance. Contention Slot: Used for contention windows in WMM mode.
  • Page 63 REB175P USER’S GUIDE DTIM Period: Adjusts the delivery traffic indication method period. RTS Threshold: Adjusts the size of RTS data packets. Lower values reduce throughput, but allow the system to recover quicker from interference/collisions. Higher values provide the fastest throughput.

  • Page 64: Ghz Wi-F Settings: Status

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: Status The 5.0GHz Wi-Fi Status page provides you with a glance at basic information for your 5.0GHz Wi-Fi settings such as the Status, mode, security type, SSID among other details.

  • Page 65: Ghz Wi-F Settings: Basic Settings

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: Basic Settings The Basic Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your 5.0GHz Wi-Fi networks. Enable Wi-Fi Radio: Disabling will turn off all 5.0GHz Wi-Fi activity. Users will no longer be able to connect wirelessly to your 5.0GHz network.
  • Page 66 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Band: Select the compatible Wi-Fi standard and speed for your wireless network. This is typically the same band as what the Source Network is operating on to ensure optimal performance. # of Extended Network SSIDs: Select the number of different Extended Network SSIDs you wish to have on the 5.0GHz frequency.

  • Page 67: Ghz Wi-F Settings: Security

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: Security The Extended Network Security page allows you to change the type of wireless security settings for your 5.0GHz Extended Wi-Fi networks. These settings apply to Range Extender or Firewall Range Extender operational modes. If you are in Bridge Mode or WDS-Bridge mode these options will not be available as there are no Extended Networks in Bridge modes.
  • Page 68 Extended Network SSID. The maximum number of devices for each SSID is 50 devices. Smart Handover: When multiple Range Extenders (REB175P) or Access Points (APR175P) are installed in an environment where devices roam over a larger area, Smart Handover allows the Range Extender to disconnect a connected device once the signal is crosses a defined RSSI decibel (signal receiving sensitivity) threshold to allow it to easily connect to the neighboring Range Extender.
  • Page 69 REB175P USER’S GUIDE None: Authentication is disabled and devices are not required to enter a security key when connecting to the Extended Network SSID. WEP is rated as a low level encryption and is compatible with all wireless devices and operating systems.
  • Page 70 REB175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: Output Power Adjust the output power of the Range Extender to control the coverage distance of your 5.0GHz wireless network. For a smaller coverage area, you can select a lower output power. For the maximum wireless...

  • Page 71: Ghz Wi-F Settings: Site Survey

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: Site Survey Scan for local Wi-Fi networks broadcasting within the vicinity of the Range Extender. This feature is useful in determining what other networks are around you and what their basic configurations are in addition to their signal strength in comparison to the Range Extender / Bridge.

  • Page 72: Ghz Wi-F Settings: Wds

    WDS mode allows the Range Extender / Bridge to interconnect with other WDS enabled Access Points (such as the Amped Wireless APR175P ProSeries Wi-Fi Access Point/Range Extender). WDS allows you to extend your network by adding additional wirelessly connected Range Extenders, also referred to as a repeater, in addition to Bridges.
  • Page 73 REB175P USER’S GUIDE and the Bridge has AP 1’s and AP 2’s MAC configured. Every WDS connected device must also be using the same wireless channel as all other WDS connected devices. Encryption can be used to secure your WDS connections. If you choose to use encryption (recommended), it is important that you set the same security key setting on all connected WDS enabled Range Extenders and Bridges.

  • Page 74: Ghz Wi-F Settings: Access Schedule

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: Access Schedule Access Schedules will enable or disable your 5.0GHz wireless network access at a set time based on your predefined schedule. This feature is often used for restricting access to all users (such as children, employees, guests) during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons.

  • Page 75: Ghz Wi-F Settings: Advanced Settings

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings should only be adjusted by technically advanced users. It is not recommended that novice users adjust these settings to avoid degrading wireless performance. Guard Interval: Used to ensure that data transmissions do not interfere with each other.
  • Page 76 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Multicast Rate: Adjust the transfer rate for multicast packets or choose the “auto” setting. Beacon Interval: Indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Range Extender to synch the wireless network.

  • Page 77: Wps Settings

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE WPS Settings WPS is a Wi-Fi feature created to make Wi-Fi setup simple and easy. Some wireless Range Extenders / Bridges and adapters support this feature with varying names (i.e. one touch setup or WPS). You may enable WPS setup here by selecting the type of WPS setup you wish to use.

  • Page 78: Mac Address Filtering

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE MAC Address Filtering MAC Address Filtering allows you to deny access or allow access to specific users connecting to the network. Each networking device has a unique address called a MAC address (a 12 digit hex number).
  • Page 79 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Note: Each Wi-Fi Network (WLAN/SSID) must also have MAC Filters selected as Additional Authentication methods in order for MAC Filtering to work. This can be configured here: Wi-Fi Settings > 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz Wi- Fi Settings > Security.

  • Page 80: Radius Server

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE RADIUS: RADIUS Server RADIUS servers provide an additional layer of security by requiring that devices be authenticated before gaining access to a network. Authentication normally includes the use of a user name and password that is verified on a predefined database also known as the RADIUS server.
  • Page 81 REB175P USER’S GUIDE RADIUS Server: If an external RADIUS server is selected, enter the IP address of the server here. Authentication Port: Set the UDP port used by the server to authenticate (Between 1-65535). Shared Secret: This is the shared password used by both your Range Extender and the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server must also be using this exact password to ensure communication between the two.

  • Page 82: Internal Radius Server

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE RADIUS: Internal RADIUS Server The Internal RADIUS server is only available for Firewall Range Extender mode. If you chose to use the Internal RADIUS server on the RADIUS Server settings menu you will need to configure the Firewall Range Extender’s Internal, built-in, RADIUS server using this...
  • Page 83 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Shared Secret: This is the shared password used by both your Range Extender and the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server must also be using this exact password to ensure communication between the two. Enter a password (between 1-99 characters in length).

  • Page 84: Radius Accounts

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE RADIUS: RADIUS Accounts If you chose to use the Internal RADIUS server on the RADIUS Server settings menu you will need to add User Accounts to authenticate devices that are logging into your network. Enter the name of each user in the User Accounts field.

  • Page 85: Wmm / Qos

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE WMM / QoS WMM, also known as Wi-Fi Multimedia, prioritizes multimedia (audio, video and voice) data going over Wi-Fi to ensure that they receive the needed bandwidth to perform undeterred. Using QoS, also known as Quality of Service) WMM prioritizes data packets in the following order: Voice, Video, Best Effort, and Background.

  • Page 86: Network Settings

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE NETWORK SETTINGS Local Network (LAN): Local Network (IPv4) These settings are for your Range Extender / Bridge’s local network only and do not apply to your Source Network. DHCP: The Range Extender / Bridge includes a feature to help manage the IP addresses within your network automatically.
  • Page 87 REB175P USER’S GUIDE IP Address: The IP address of the Range Extender / Bridge. Subnet Mask: The subnet of the Range Extender / Bridge. Default Gateway: The access point to another network, normally a Router. DHCP Client Range: The range of IP addresses provided by the DHCP server is defined by this field. You can limit how many IP addresses are used in your network by setting a smaller or larger range.
  • Page 88 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Local Network (LAN): LAN Port Settings Configure settings for your Range Extender’s two wired local network ports. Enable / Disable – Turn the specific wired port on or Speed & Duplex – Select a speed for the port Flow Control –...

  • Page 89: Vlan

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Local Network (LAN): VLAN Virtual Local Area Networks, also known as VLANs, is a feature that allows you to virtually map connected devices and secure access for each wired port. VLAN is available in Firewall Range Extender mode only.

  • Page 90: Domain Redirect

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Local Network (LAN): Domain Redirect Domain Redirect allows access to the web interface via a simple web URL: http:setup.ampedwireless.com Disabling Domain Redirect will require that you access the web menu using the IP address instead of the web URL. It is recommended that you note your IP address before disabling this mode, or refrain from disabling Domain Redirect.

  • Page 91: Interenet Network (Wan)

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Internet Network (WAN): Internet Network (WAN) IPv4 WAN settings only apply to Firewall Range Extender mode. The Firewall Range Extender Basic Setup will assist in the initial configuration of your WAN settings, however, in the case that you wish to adjust settings manually, the options on this page provides you with the tools to do this easily.
  • Page 92 REB175P USER’S GUIDE available). Wait about 30 seconds and then power the modem back on. You can run through the Basic Setup Wizard again to see if that fixes your Internet connection issues. DNS Settings: Domain name server settings can be set automatically by your Internet service provider or set manually to a DNS server of your choice.
  • Page 93 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Advanced Settings These settings apply to the Local Network and your Internet Connection Network. If you are not familiar with these settings, please refer to a network administrator to avoid putting your network at risk. Enable uPnP: Universal Plug and Play is a network feature that allows uPnP enabled devices to “just work”...
  • Page 94 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Allows the IP security protocol suite to pass through on a VPN connection. Enable PPTP pass through on VPN connection: Allows the PPTP protocol suite to pass through on a VPN connection.

  • Page 95: Advanced Settings

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE ADVANCED SETTINGS Many of the features in the Advanced Settings menu are available only in Firewall Range Extender operational mode. Port Forwarding Port Forwarding is only available in Firewall Range Extender mode. Port Forwarding is a rule that tells the Range Extender that if a specific type of request comes in on a specific port, then that request should be forwarded to a specific device on the private network.

  • Page 96: Port Filtering

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Port Filtering Port Filtering is only available in Firewall Range Extender mode. Port Filtering is a security measure that prevents users from using specific ports for reasons other than what those ports were originally intended for. For example, TCP port 21 is traditionally used for FTP. However, there is nothing stopping a user from using port 21 for purposes other than FTP access.

  • Page 97: Dmz (Demilitarized Zone)

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) DMZ is only available in Firewall Range Extender mode. A DMZ is a network location or IP Address that is not protected by the firewall. When enabling DMZ, it is important to note that the device on the IP Address designated as part of the DMZ does not have any protection from the Range Extender’s firewall.

  • Page 98: Denial Of Service

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Denial of Service Denial of Service is only available in Firewall Range Extender mode. A Denial of Service attack is an attempt by a user (or users) to make a server’s or network’s services unavailable. The user sends a server multiple requests with false return addresses.

  • Page 99: Ids (Intrusion Detection System)

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE IDS (Intrusion Detection System) Monitor network activities for malicious activities and connection violations. IDS will allow you to block devices that repeatedly fail to connect. When “Block devices” is enabled and a device attempts to connect to the AP, but fails three times within sixty seconds, the device will be blocked for a duration of thirty minutes.

  • Page 100: Administration

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE ADMINISTRATION System Status The Administration System Status will provide you with the current status of the Range Extender. It provides you with glance at general setup information such as the current operational mode, firmware version and uptime of the Range Extender. From here you can quickly change the operational mode by clicking the “Change”...

  • Page 101: Device Statistics

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Device Statistics Device statistics shows the detailed information regarding the device and data activity for each connection type on the Range Extender / Bridge (Internet, Wireless and Wired). The Wireless Connection statistics shows all data activity for both the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz wireless networks separately.
  • Page 102 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Each report can be collapsed by clicking the ( - ) icon on the top right of each section. To enlarge the report simply click the ( + ) icon.

  • Page 103: System Clock

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE System Clock Maintain the internal clock for the Range Extender / Bridge by syncing with your computer’s time or through a network time server. Your system clock settings need to be accurate in order for logs and wireless access schedules to work correctly.

  • Page 104: Advanced Settings

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Advanced Settings Product Name: The name of the product is used to easily identify the Range Extender / Bridge in the case where multiple Range Extender / Bridges are installed in the same location. Choose a name consisting of up to 32 characters.
  • Page 105 REB175P USER’S GUIDE If the SNMP Management Protocol is selected you may configure the following settings for SNMP settings: SNMP Version: Select the SNMP version for your SNMP manager SNMP Get Community: Enter the Get Community name for SNMP-GET requests...

  • Page 106: System Logs

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE System Logs The System Log is useful for viewing the activity and history of the Range Extender / Bridge. The System Log is also used by Amped Wireless technicians to help troubleshoot your Range Extender when needed. It is recommended that you enable all logs in the event that troubleshooting is required.

  • Page 107: Alarm And Led Settings

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Alarm and LED Settings The Range Extender / Bridge features an internal audio alarm which can be used for multiple purposes. The alarm can be used to easily identify the location of a Range Extender / Bridge. You can also set the duration for the sound.

  • Page 108: Upgrade Firmware

    Manual Firmware Upgrade: In the case that the Range Extender / Bridge does not have access to the Internet, you can manually upgrade the firmware by downloading the firmware file from the Amped Wireless Elite Support website. The firmware update is downloaded as a zip file and you will need to have an unzipping...
  • Page 109 You can save the file to a USB drive and attach the USB drive to the Range Extender / Bridge, or you may save the file to your PC desktop and choose the file from the web menu. Firmware files may also be provided by Amped Wireless support reps. b. Click Browse and locate the file.

  • Page 110: Save / Reload Settings

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Save / Reload Settings Saving your current settings allows you to back-up your current settings which may be reloaded at a later time. You can save or load settings from your computer or from a USB drive attached to the Range Extender / Bridge.
  • Page 111 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Rebooting the Range Extender / Bridge saves your current configurations and simply power cycles the Range Extender / Bridge.

  • Page 112: Password Settings

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Password Settings The default settings for the Range Extender are: Login: admin Password: admin If you wish to enable a password to protect unauthorized access to the web menu, you may enter one here.

  • Page 113: Technical Specifications

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wireless Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Ports:  1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 LAN port Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz, 5.0GHz  1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 PoE / LAN Port Wireless Speed: 2.4GHz: Up to 450Mbps  1 x USB 2.0 Port...

  • Page 114: Default Settings

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE DEFAULT SETTINGS The default settings for your Range Extender / Bridge are listed here. If for some reason you need to return your Range Extender / Bridge back to default settings, hold down the Reset button on the back panel for 10 seconds.

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting & Support Info

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT INFORMATION We are here to help. If you have any issues with your Range Extender / Bridge please contact us.

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    REB175P USER’S GUIDE Troubleshooting The tips in this guide are listed in order of relevance. Try solution (a) before trying solution (b), etc. Troubleshooting: Web Menu Access Issues I entered http://setup.ampedwireless.com and it failed to open the Web Menu. Make sure your computer is connected to the Range Extender’s Wi-Fi network: Amped_REB_2.4 or Amped_REB_5.0 (only for Range Extender and Firewall Range Extender Mode)
  • Page 117 REB175P USER’S GUIDE I could NEVER log on to the Range Extender or Firewall Range Extender wirelessly. Check that your wireless adapter supports WPA2 or WPA wireless security. If it does not then you will need to change the wireless security on the Range Extender. Go to the Web Menu, select Wireless Settings and then Wireless Security.
  • Page 118 REB175P USER’S GUIDE (10) seconds then let go. After the Range Extender has fully reset, use an Ethernet cable and connect to the Range Extender. Login to the Web Menu at http://setup.ampedwireless.com and run through the Wizard. Troubleshooting: Source Network Connection Issues I cannot connect to my Source Network.
  • Page 119 REB175P USER’S GUIDE I cannot find my Source Network when scanning for wireless networks in the Basic Setup Wizard. The Range Extender / Bridge may be out of range. Move the Range Extender / Bridge closer towards the wireless router and try Basic Setup again from the Web Menu. It is recommended that your Source Network shows a signal strength of 70% or greater in the Setup Wizard SCAN results.
  • Page 120 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Reboot the Range Extender / Bridge, wait 3 minutes for the Range Extender /Bridge to reconnect to your network and try to access the Internet. b. The connection to your Source Network may have been dropped or the router settings may have changed.
  • Page 121 REB175P USER’S GUIDE menu and reconfigure your Source Network connection. You can also set a static channel number on your router to prevent this from happening again in the future. If you cannot access the setup menu, check to see that the Range Extender / Bridge is still on. Reboot the Range Extender / Bridge by unplugging the power adapter and plugging it back in.
  • Page 122 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Check to make sure that you have the correct security key for both the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz network of your dual band router. These keys may sometimes be different from each other. d. Check that your antennas are fastened tightly to the antenna connectors.
  • Page 123 REB175P USER’S GUIDE I can no longer connect to the Range Extender wirelessly. Power on and off the Range Extender and try again. b. The connection to the Source Network may be down. Use an Ethernet cable and connect directly to the Range Extender / Bridge.
  • Page 124 REB175P USER’S GUIDE To achieve 802.11ac Wi-Fi speeds for your extended network, it is necessary to extend an 802.11ac Wi- Fi router. Check that your source router is an 802.11ac router with speeds at or above AC1750. Extending a router with slower Wi-Fi speeds, such as 802.11n or AC750 or AC1200 will result in slower...
  • Page 125 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Troubleshooting: Wireless Issues I am only getting 3 or 4 wireless signal bars on my wireless computer and I am within 10 feet of the Range Extender. Step back at least 10 feet from the Range Extender and check your signal again. The Range Extender emits high power, long range Wi-Fi signals that may confuse your wireless adapter signal reading at close range.
  • Page 126 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Check the connections of the Antennas to the Range Extender. Tighten them if necessary. d. Check that your antennas are fastened tightly to the antenna connectors. The wireless channel that your network is using may be congested. Change the channel for the Source router’s 2.4GHz network or 5.0GHz network.
  • Page 127 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Troubleshooting: Web Menu Feature Issues My Wireless Access Schedule is being erratic and not working at the correct times. You need to adjust your System Clock from the Administration web menu page. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is not working. Push button configuration does not detect the connection.
  • Page 128 REB175P USER’S GUIDE Many of the features in the Web Menu are greyed out and cannot be selected. For example, in Advanced Features most features are not selectable. Certain features such as Port Forwarding and DMZ are only available when the Range Extender / Bridge is in Firewall Range Extender mode.
  • Page 129 REB175P USER’S GUIDE b. Change the device to a device that supports the Smart Handover feature. Some older Wi-Fi adapters do not support the Smart Handover feature. Discover a comprehensive collection of computers & hardware on our website.

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