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High Power Wireless-N 500mW
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UA1000

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide High Power Wireless-N 500mW Directional USB Adapter UA1000...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SETUP GUIDE ........................... 5 Windows 7 and Vista Installation ....................5 Windows XP and 2000 Installation .................... 13 Using the Amped Wireless Utility (Windows) ............... 22 Mac OS X Installation ......................... 26 Using the Amped Wireless Utility (Mac) ................39 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................

  • 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

    UA1000 USER’S GUIDE GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package:  High Power Wireless-N 500mW Directional USB Adapter  Dual USB 2.0 Cable  Setup CD (Driver, Software and User’s Guide) ...

  • Page 5: Connectors And Led Indicators

    UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Connectors and LED Indicators Mini USB: The included Dual USB 2.0 cable attaches to the Mini USB connector on the Adapter. The other end connects to USB ports on your PC. Do not attach the cable until after you have installed the software.

  • Page 6: Setup Guide

    UA1000 USER’S GUIDE SETUP GUIDE Windows 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 UA1000 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 Run Autoload.exe if prompted or browse your CD drive and double-click the Autoload.exe file. If prompted, click to allow the program to make changes and continue with the installation.
  • Page 8 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE d) Continue with the Installation Click Next to proceed with the installation. e) Continue with the Installation...
  • Page 9 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE 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 avoid losing any unsaved data.
  • Page 10 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE h) Open the Amped Wireless Utility Locate the Amped Wireless Utility icon on the windows desktop and double-click it to open. Connect to a Wireless Network With the Utility open, click on the Available Networks tab to begin scanning for available wireless networks.
  • Page 11 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Connect to a Wireless Network Click Refresh to rescan for networks. Once the Utility has finished scanning for wireless networks, highlight your network and double-click it to join the network. k) Connect to a Wireless Network If the network you are attempting to connect to is secured, you will need to enter the security key here.
  • Page 12 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Connect to a Wireless Network Congratulations, you are now successfully connected to your wireless network. The General tab will show your connection status and connection quality. On the bottom right corner of your desktop the Utility will also display your link quality so you can easily view it at any time.
  • Page 13 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE m) Position the Directional Antenna To optimize the performance of your High Power USB Adapter, position the antenna towards the source of your wireless network. Check the signal strength of your wireless connection as you adjust the...

  • Page 14: Windows Xp And 2000 Installation

    UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Windows XP and 2000 Installation a) Power on your PC and Insert the CD. Locate the Setup CD and insert it into your CD drive.
  • Page 15 UA1000 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 Run Autoload.exe if prompted or browse your Cd drive and double-click the Autoload.exe file. Begin the Installation...
  • Page 16 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE d) Continue with the Installation e) Restart your Computer After the installation has completed, a prompt will appear asking you to restart your computer. Select and click Finish to restart.
  • Page 17 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Insert the High Power USB Adapter After the computer has fully rebooted, locate two available USB ports and insert the USB Adapter. The Found New Hardware Wizard should appear. If only one USB port is available, insert the USB connector labeled Primary.
  • Page 18 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE h) Found New Hardware Wizard When prompted by the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the software, select Install the Software Automatically (Recommended) and click Next. The Wizard should begin to install the software and driver for the High Power USB Adapter.
  • Page 19 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Open the Amped Wireless Utility Locate the Amped Wireless Utility Icon on the windows desktop and double-click it to open. k) Connect to a Wireless Network With the Utility open, click on the Available Networks tab to begin scanning for available wireless networks.
  • Page 20 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Connect to a Wireless Network Click Refresh to rescan for networks. Once the Utility has finished scanning for wireless networks, highlight your network and double-click it to join the network. m) Connect to a Wireless Network If the network you are attempting to connect is secured, you will need to enter the security key here.
  • Page 21 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE n) Connect to a Wireless Network Congratulations, you are now successfully connected to your wireless network. The General tab will show your connection status and connection quality. On the bottom right corner of your desktop the Utility will also display your link quality so you can easily view it at any time.
  • Page 22 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE o) Position the Directional Antenna To optimize the performance of your High Power USB Adapter, position the antenna towards the source of your wireless network. Check the signal strength of your wireless connection as you adjust the...

  • Page 23: Using The Amped Wireless Utility (Windows)

    UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Using the Amped Wireless Utility (Windows) General: The General 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 as well as the IP address settings.
  • Page 24 UA1000 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 25 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Status: The Status tab displays information regarding the driver, current settings, connection details and other device information. Statistics: Displays the current data traffic information where TX stands for transfer and RX stands for receive.
  • Page 26 Wi-Fi Protect Setup: WPS (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 provides two WPS methods to use: PIN code connection or PBC (Push Button Configuration).

  • Page 27: Mac Os X Installation

    UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Mac OS X Installation (For OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7) a) Power on your Mac computer and Insert the Setup CD.
  • Page 28 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE b) Access the Menu Page From the autoload folder, click START HERE to open the CD Menu. If the CD menu does not load, browse the CD to find the Install Software file for your Mac’s operating system.
  • Page 29 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE d) CD Menu: Select your Operating System From the CD Menu, find the OS X version and processor that matches your Mac and select it to begin installing the software. e) Find the Folder on the Setup CD Open your OS X version folder and then click the Installation file to begin the installation.
  • Page 30 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Begin the Installation Click Continue to begin the installation. g) Continue the Installation Click Continue to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 31 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE h) Select your Installation Language Select the language that you wish to continue the installation in and click Continue. 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...
  • Page 32 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Continue the Installation Click Install to proceed with the installation. k) Enter your Password If prompted, enter your password to allow the setup process to install the necessary files on your Mac.
  • Page 33 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE 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. m) Restart your Computer When the software has finished installing, you will be prompted to restart your Mac.
  • Page 34 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE n) Turn off your Airport Card After the computer reboots, disable any AirPort cards that may be installed on your Mac by selecting the wireless icon (upper-right corner) and select Turn AirPort Off. If you do not have an Airport Card, continue to the next step.
  • Page 35 UA1000 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 icon (upper left corner) and select System Preferences from the drop-down list. From there, select Network.
  • Page 36 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE q) Activate the USB Adapter For OS X 10.4 Tiger and 10.5 Leopard ONLY: (For OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and 10.7 Lion see next page) Select Ethernet Adapter (en#) and click Advanced. In the Advanced Menu, check that the adapter is Using DHCP and then click OK.
  • Page 37 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE For OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and 10.7 Lion ONLY: Select Amped Wireless Adapter and Click Apply. Connect to a Wireless Network Once your USB Adapter has been activated, the Amped Wireless Utility should automatically load. Select the Available Networks tab to view nearby networks.
  • Page 38 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Connect to a Wireless Network If the network you are attempting to connect to has security enabled, you will need to enter the security key here. Under Network Key, enter the key and then confirm the key again...
  • Page 39 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 40: Using The Amped Wireless Utility (Mac)

    UA1000 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 41 UA1000 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 42 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 and...

  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    UA1000 USER’S GUIDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wireless Standard: 802.11n (Compatible with 802.11b/g) Setup Requirements:  Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz Available Wireless 2.4GHz Wireless Speed: 300Mbps Rx/Tx 802.11b/g/n Network  Amplifier: Low Noise Amplifiers, Windows® 2000, XP (32/64 bit), 500mW Power Amplifiers Vista (32/64 bit), or 7 (32/64 bit) ...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting And Support Information

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

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    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. I cannot get the CD menu page to appear in Mac OS X. Insert the CD into your CD drive (or DVD) and click on the CD icon that appears on your desktop (normally on the upper right corner).
  • Page 46 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...
  • Page 47 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...
  • Page 48 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. ...
  • Page 49 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE 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. I have a dual-band wireless router and I cannot connect to it.
  • Page 50 To disable it:  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 51 The Windows wireless utility states that my wireless connection has “limited connectivity.” 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. ...
  • Page 52  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 53: 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 54 (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 55 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 56: Regulatory Information

    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 57 UA1000 USER’S GUIDE 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. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 58 UA1000 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 59 UA1000 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 60: Tech Support

    888-573-8820 e-mail techsupport@ampedwireless.com www.ampedwireless.com Amped Wireless A Division of Newo Corporation Copyright © 2012 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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