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  • Page 1 User’s Guide High Power 500mW Dual Band AC Wi-Fi USB Adapter ACA1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Windows 8, 7 and Vista Installation ........................5 Disabling your Original Wi-Fi Adapter ......................... 10 Windows XP Installation ............................12 Mac OS X Installation ............................17 Using the Amped Wireless Utility (Mac) ......................30 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION ................... 33 WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION ....................42...

  • Page 3: 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. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    ACA1 USER’S GUIDE GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package:  High Power Dual Band AC Wi-Fi USB Adapter  Detachable High Gain Dual Band 5dBi Antennas  USB 3.0 Cable ...

  • Page 5: Connectors And Led Indicators

    ACA1 USER’S GUIDE Connectors and LED Indicators Mini USB 3.0: The included USB 3.0 cable attaches to the Mini USB connector on the Adapter. The other end connects to available USB ports on your PC. For maximum speed, a USB 3.0 port is required.

  • Page 6: Windows 8, 7 And Vista Installation

    ACA1 USER’S GUIDE SETUP GUIDE Windows 8, 7 and Vista Installation a) Power on your PC and Insert the CD Locate the Setup CD and insert it into your CD drive.
  • Page 7 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE When the Menu page appears click on Setup for Windows begin the installation process. If the Menu page does not appear, select Run Autoload.exe prompted or browse your CD drive and double-click the Autoload.exe file. b) Click to allow the program to make changes and continue with the installation.
  • Page 8 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE Continue with the Installation Click Next to proceed with the installation. d) Restart your Computer A prompt will appear asking you to restart your computer. Select and click Finish to restart your computer. Be sure to save any unsaved work before clicking Finish to...
  • Page 9 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE e) Plug in the High Power USB Adapter After the computer has fully rebooted, locate an available USB ports (USB 3.0 port required for maximum performance) and insert the USB Adapter. Windows should automatically begin installing the driver for use...
  • Page 10 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE Connect to a Wireless Network a) Select the Wi-Fi icon on your Windows desktop taskbar b) If your PC has a previously installed Wi-Fi adapter, your new Amped Wi-Fi adapter should appear as “Wi-Fi 2” or “Wireless Network Connection 2” and your original Wi-Fi adapter as “Wi-Fi” or “Wireless Network Connection”.

  • Page 11: Disabling Your Original Wi-Fi Adapter

    ACA1 USER’S GUIDE Disabling your Original Wi-Fi Adapter Disabling Wi-Fi 1 will stop it from showing up in your Wi-Fi available network list. This is not permanent. You can re-enable it by following Step E below. a) Go to the Windows 8 desktop and find the b) Right-click on the Wi-Fi icon in the taskbar and Wi-Fi icon.
  • Page 12 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE e) To re-enable your original Wi-Fi adapter, follow the same steps above and click “Enable” at Step D instead of “Disable”.

  • Page 13: Windows Xp Installation

    ACA1 USER’S GUIDE Windows XP Installation a) Power on your PC and Insert the CD Locate the Setup CD and insert it into your CD drive.
  • Page 14 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE b) When the Menu page appears click on Install Software begin the installation process. If the Menu page does not appear, select Autoload.exe if prompted or browse your Cd drive and double-click the Autoload.exe file. Begin the Installation...
  • Page 15 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE d) Insert your Adapter If you are prompted to insert your adapter, please do so now. e) Continue with Setup Click Next to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 16 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE Found New Hardware Wizard When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears and asks to search for software, select No, not at this time and click Next to continue. g) View Available Wireless Networks Locate the Wireless Network Connection 2 icon in the taskbar and click on it.
  • Page 17 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE g) Connect to a Wireless Network Select the Wi-Fi icon on your Windows desktop taskbar. b. If your PC has a previously installed Wi-Fi adapter, your new Amped Wi-Fi adapter should appear as “Wireless Network Connection 2” and your original Wi-Fi adapter as “Wireless Network Connection”.

  • Page 18: Mac Os X Installation

    ACA1 USER’S GUIDE Mac OS X Installation (For OS X 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6) a) Power on your Mac computer and Insert the Setup CD...
  • Page 19 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE b) Access the Menu From the autoload page, click on Start Here open the menu. If the menu does not load browse the CD to find the Start here file. Find your Operating System Version Click on the Apple Icon (upper-left corner).
  • Page 20 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE d) 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).
  • Page 21 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE e) Find the Folder on the Setup CD Open your OS X version folder, and then click Installation file to being the installation. Install the Software Follow the instructions and click Continue to install the software. If prompted, select a destination for the driver software.
  • Page 22 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE g) Continue the Installation Click Continue to proceed with the installation. h) Select your Installation Language Select the language that you wish to continue the installation in and click Continue.
  • Page 23 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE Continue the Installation Click Agree to accept the software license agreement and proceed with the installation. Note: If prompted, select the hard drive that you wish to install the software on and click Continue to proceed. Continue the Installation...
  • Page 24 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE k) Enter your Password If prompted, enter your password to allow the setup process to install the necessary files on your Mac. Continue the Installation The installation wizard will notify you that a restart of your Mac is necessary after the installation completes. Click Continue Installation to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 25 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE m) Restart your Computer When the software has finished installing, you will be prompted to restart your Mac. Click Restart to reboot your computer. n) Turn off your AirPort Card After the computer reboots, disable any AirPort cards by selecting...
  • Page 26 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE o) Insert the High Power USB Adapter Once all AirPort cards have been disabled you may 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...
  • Page 27 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE p) Activate the USB Adapter You may be prompted to activate your USB Adapter in Network Preferences (below). If not, select the Apple Button (upper-left corner) and select System Preferences from the drop- down list. From there, select Network.
  • Page 28 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE q) Activate the USB Adapter For OS X 10.4 Tiger and OS X 10.5 Leopard ONLY: (For OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and OS X 10.7 Lion see next page) Select Ethernet Adapter (en#) and click Advanced.
  • Page 29 Amped Adapter and click Apply. 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.
  • Page 30 Congratulations, you are now successfully connected to your wireless network. The Link Status tab will show your connection status and connection quality. You can access the Amped Wireless Utility at any time by selecting the icon on your desktop. (The USB Adapter must be attached)

  • Page 31: Using The Amped Wireless Utility (Mac)

    ACA1 USER’S GUIDE Using the Amped Wireless Utility (Mac) Link Status: The Link Status tab provides information regarding the current status of your High Power Adapter. If you are connected to a wireless network, it will display the connection details, security type and signal strength of your current connection.
  • Page 32 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE Profile: Save the settings and password to any wireless connection by using profiles. Profiles allow you to automatically connect to a saved wireless network whenever you are in range of the network. Profiles can be ranked in order of priority in the case where multiple networks are in the same vicinity.
  • Page 33 WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (also known as one touch setup or push button configuration) allows for an alternative method to connect to a wireless network. The Amped Wireless Utility supports PIN code connection and PBC (Push Button Configuration). Scan for WPS compatible wireless networks...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting And Support Information

    ACA1 USER’S GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION We are here to help. If you have any issues with your Range Extender please contact us. To contact Amped Wireless’ Technical Support use one of the following methods: Phone: 888-573-8820 Email: techsupport@ampedwireless.com Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    ACA1 USER’S GUIDE Troubleshooting The tips in this guide are listed in order of relevance. Try solution (a) before trying solution (b), etc. I cannot get the CD menu page to appear in Windows. 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.
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 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  For Windows 7 and Vista: Open the Windows wireless utility by clicking the wireless icon on the bottom right corner.
  • Page 39 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE I have a dual-band wireless router and I cannot connect to it. Log into the Web Menu for your dual-band wireless router and adjust the wireless settings. Change the wireless band to mixed mode 2.4GHz and 5GHz or 2.4GHz only.
  • Page 40 USER’S GUIDE  Windows: Click Start, then Control Panel, then Device Manager. Under Network Adapters locate your original wireless or wired adapter (not the Amped Wireless adapter). Right click the adapter and select disable.  Mac: Click on the wireless icon in the top right corner of your desktop. Select Turn AirPort Off.
  • Page 41 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  For Windows 7 and Vista: Open the Windows wireless utility by clicking the wireless icon on the bottom right corner.
  • Page 42  Windows: Click Start, then Control Panel, then Device Manager. Under Network Adapters locate your original wireless or wired adapter (not the Amped Wireless adapter). Right click the adapter and select disable. ...

  • Page 43: Warranty And Regulatory Information

    The Amped Wireless (A division of Newo Corporation, Inc.) Limited Warranty Warranty Period: The Amped Wireless Limited Warranty is for one (1) year from the date of purchase for new products. Refurbished products carry the Limited Warranty for thirty (30) days after the date of purchase.
  • Page 44 (b) the product or its software or firmware has been altered or modified, (c) the product has not been used and installed in accordance to Amped Wireless’ instructions, (d) the product has been subjected to misuse, or negligence. Amped Wireless does not guarantee the continued availability of a third party’s service for which this product’s use or operation may require.
  • Page 45 Amped Wireless. The bearer of cost related to shipping repaired or replaced product back to the purchaser will be at the sole discretion of Amped Wireless and determined based on the details of each RMA case. Customers outside of the United States of America are responsible for all shipping and handling costs including custom duties, taxes and all other related charges.
  • Page 46 USER’S GUIDE Regulatory Information FCC Statement and Declaration: Amped Wireless declares that this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Operation of this device is subject to the following two (2) conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 47 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution and Safety Notices: Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 48 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE Industry Canada Statement: This Class B digital apparatus complies with RSS-210 and ICES-003 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two (2) conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 49 ACA1 USER’S GUIDE Déclaration d’Industrie Canada : Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux réglementations RSS- 210 et ICES-003 d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement de cet appareil est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) Cet appareil ne peut pas causer de brouillage préjudiciable (2) Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences pouvant provoquer un...

  • Page 50: Tech Support

    888-573-8820 e-mail techsupport@ampedwireless.com www.ampedwireless.com Amped Wireless A Division of Newo Corporation Copyright © 2013 Amped Wireless / Newo Corporation. All rights reserved. Amped Wireless, Newo Corporation, and the Amped Wireless Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Newo Corporation.

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