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Mac OS X Software Installation
A. Access the Menu
From the autoload page, click on
to open the menu. If the menu does not load
browse the CD to find the Start Here file.
C. Select your Operating System
From the CD Menu, select the software version
that your Mac is using to begin installing the
software (i.e., 10.4 through 10.8).
E. Install the Software
Follow the instructions and click
install the software. If prompted, select a
destination for the driver software. This is
typically the Macintosh HD. Click Continue.
G. Turn Off Your AirPort Card
After the computer reboots, disable any AirPort
cards by selecting the wireless icon (upper right-
corner) and select
have an AirPort card continue to Step H.
I. Activate the USB Adapter
You may be prompted to activate your USB
Adapter in Network Preferences. If not, select
the
Apple Button
select
System Preferences
down list. From there, select Network.
OS X 10.8 users can skip to Step M.
K. Activate the Adapter
In the Advanced menu, check that the
adapter is
Using DHCP
M. Connect to a Wireless Network
Amped Wireless Utility
Can be found in your
Applications folder or
the Mac dock
The Amped Wireless Utility should auto-
matically load.
the Amped Wireless Utility icon to load
the utility.
Select the
tab to view nearby wireless networks.
Highlight your desired network and click
Connect.
Note:
Click Add to Profile after highlighting
your network to save it and have the
Utility connect automatically when in
range.
Troubleshooting Tips
PROBLEM:
I cannot get the CD menu page to appear.
SOLUTIONS:
a. Insert the CD into your CD drive (or DVD) and click on Start, then My Computer. Find your CD or DVD drive and
right click it, select Explore or Open. Find the "autoload.exe" file or "Start Here" file and double click it to
access the CD menu.
b. Check to see that your CD drive is working correctly by inserting another disk first, then retry the Amped
Wireless installation disk.
PROBLEM:
I do not have a CD drive on my computer.
SOLUTIONS:
a. Connect to the Internet with your computer and download the drivers from the Amped Wireless Support
Center: http://www.ampedwireless.com/support/model/aca1.html
b. Unzip the files and find the "setup.exe" file or OS X install file. Double click it to begin the installation of
the drivers.
PROBLEM:
No networks appear in the scan results.
SOLUTIONS:
a. Verify that the adapter is firmly inserted into your USB drive and try to scan for networks again.
b. Check to see that the wireless network you are connecting to is functioning correctly. If possible, locate
your wireless router and see that the wireless LED is blinking correctly. If not, check the connection and
configuration of your wireless router.
c. (Mac Solution) You may need to activate your wireless adapter. Click the Apple icon, select System Preferences,
then click on Network. Highlight the adapter titled Ethernet Adaptor (en#) for OS X 10.5 and below and click
Advanced, then click Apply. For OS X 10.6 and 10.7, select the adapter titled Amped Adapter and click Apply.
Try to scan for networks again.
d. (Windows Solution) The wireless adapter may be disabled. Go to the Start menu, select Control Panel.
Then select Device Manager and locate the Amped Wireless adapter under the Network Adapters category.
Right click the Amped Wireless adapter and check to see if it is disabled. If disabled, enable the adapter
and try to scan for networks again. If there is a problem with the driver, it will also be displayed here.
Check solution (f) to solve this issue.
e. Uninstall the software by clicking Start, select Control Panel, and then select Programs. Find the Amped
Wireless program and uninstall it. Once fully uninstalled, remove the adapter from your USB port, reinstall
the Amped Wireless software using the supplied instructions and try again.
PROBLEM:
The Activity LED is blinking, but I cannot access the Internet.
a. You may have a mismatch in your SSID or your wireless security key. Double check the security key that you
SOLUTIONS:
are using for your current wireless connection. Double check that the name of the SSID is the correct name
of the network you are trying to connect to.
b. You may have an incorrect IP address assignment.
• For Windows XP and 2000: Open the Amped Wireless Utility and go to the General tab. Click Renew IP.
• For Windows 7 and Vista: Open the Windows wireless utility by clicking the wireless icon on the bottom
right corner. Right click the wireless network that you are connected to and click Status. Click Diagnose
to allow Windows to reset your connection.
• For Mac OS X: Open the Amped Wireless Utility and disconnect from your current network. Wait a few
moments and connect again. If this does not work, unplug the USB adapter from your Mac and plug it
back in. Connect to your network again and check your Internet connection.
c. The wireless router that you are connecting to may have lost its Internet connection. If possible, check
the connection between your router and the ISP.
PROBLEM:
The wireless signal strength is poor.
a. Your wireless environment, home or office may have objects that cause wireless interference. Obstructions,
SOLUTIONS:
such as walls, metal appliances, microwaves among other things may cause wireless signal strength to degrade.
Try to use the wireless adapter and your wireless router away from these objects.
b. The channel of your wireless network may be congested. Change the channel of your wireless network by
configuring the settings on your wireless router.
If you continue to have issues setting up the Wi-Fi Adapter, give us a call — we're here to help: 888-573-8820
Visit our website for more support information and answers to frequently asked questions: www.ampedwireless.com/support
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Installation for Mac Operating Systems
Start Here
Continue
Turn AirPort
Off. If you do not
(upper-left corner) and
from the drop-
(OS X 10.4/10.5 Only)
and then click OK.
If it does not load, click
Available Network
B. Find your Operating System Version
Click on the
Apple Icon
Select
About This Mac
version.
D. Find the Folder on the Setup CD
Open your OS X version folder, and then
click Installation file to begin the installation.
F. Restart your Computer
to
When the software has installed, you will be
asked to restart your Mac. Click
reboot your computer.
H. Insert the High Power USB Adapter
Once all AirPort cards are disabled, insert the
High Power USB Adapter into your USB port.
A USB 3.0 port is recommended. USB 2.0 / 1.0
will also work, but at slower speeds.
J. Activate the USB Adapter
For OS X 10.4 Tiger and 10.5 Leopard:
Select
Ethernet Adapter (en#)
For OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and 10.7 Lion:
Select
Amped Adapter
L. Activate the Adapter
Click
Apply
to activate your USB Adapter.
N. Connect to a Wireless Network
If your network has security enabled, enter
the security key here. Re-enter it again to
confirm. Click
wireless adapter.
ACA1
(upper-left corner).
and note the Mac OS X
Restart
and click Advanced.
Continue to Step K
and click
Apply.
Continue to Step M
(OS X 10.4/10.5 Only)
OK
to begin using your new
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