Amped Wireless REC10 Setup Manual

SETUP GUIDE
High Power 600mW Compact Wi-Fi Range Extender
Find an optimal setup location between your wireless router and
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your wireless dead zone
RECOMMENDED
SIGNAL STRENGTH
>70%
Wireless Router
IMPORTANT:
2

Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender

Attention Windows Users:
A prompt may appear asking: "Do you want to set up your network?"
If so, select "Connect to the network without setting it up"
or "No, just connect".
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Open your web browser

Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer (8.0 and up). Do not use Firefox.
ACCESSING THE WEB MENU DOES NOT REQUIRE INTERNET ACCESS. THE MENU IS SERVED FROM THE RANGE EXTENDER.
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.
4

Welcome to the Dashboard

5

Scan for a Home Network to Extend

6

Home Network Security Settings (if necessary)

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Configure Settings for your Extended Network

8

Connect to the new Extended Network

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Setup Summary

— R E A D
Internet
Home/Office Network
RECOMMENDED PLACE THE RANGE EXTENDER IN A LOCATION WHERE IT CAN
SIGNAL STRENGTH
RECEIVE A STRONG SIGNAL FROM YOUR WIRELESS ROUTER
>70%
This can be done before or after setup is complete. The Range Extender will save your settings.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE WEB MENU...
?
Need Help? Give us a call.
Phone: 888-573-8820
Email: techsupport@ampedwireless.com
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support
F I R S T
Dead Zone
Attach the included antenna.
Plug the Range Extender into
a power outlet.
Connect to the Range Extender's
Wi-Fi network:
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Enter the setup web address into your browser:
http://setup.ampedwireless.com
If the URL fails to open, then try: http://192.168.1.240
The Dashboard will provide you with the current
status of the Range Extender.
Click Scan to find available networks to extend.
Highlight and select the Wi-Fi network
that you wish to extend.
Recommended Signal
>70%
Select the Wi-Fi network with
a signal strength greater than 70%
for the most reliable connection.
Poor signal connections may cause slow speeds
or dropped connections.
Click Next to continue.
If you do not see your desired wireless network,
move the Range Extender closer to the router and
scan again as it may be out of range.
If your Home Network has security enabled,
you will need to enter the key here.
Click Next to continue.
The ID of your Extended Network is:
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If you choose to "Clone" the settings from your
Home Network, the wizard will copy the SSID and
security key of your Home Network.
The SSID of the Extended Network will have a
"_RE" at the end of its name. For example:
Home_Network_RE
You can also manually enter a new network ID
and security key. The new security key must be
at least 8 characters long.
Click Next to apply the settings.
DO NOT LEAVE OR REFRESH THIS PAGE
Allow the countdown to complete and the
wizard will automatically redirect you to the
next step.
During the countdown process, the Range
Extender will reboot and disconnect the Wi-Fi
connection. At this point, you will need to
reconnect your PC or tablet to the new
Extended Network. Follow the instructions on
the screen to connect to the Extended Network.
Once you have connected, click the check box
to confirm. The Next
allowing you to complete the setup process.
If there are problems with your configuration, the
setup wizard will inform you to rescan for a network
to extend.
If there are no problems, you will see the Setup
Summary page below.
Congratulations, the Range Extender is now
successfully configured. Your settings are now
saved.
If you haven't already positioned your Range
Extender in an optimal location, you may do so
now. All Range Extender settings are saved and
can be safely powered off for relocation.
You may also attach any wired network devices
to the wired port on the bottom of the Range
Extender.
If you experience any problems during this process,
please contact Amped Wireless Elite Support:
Phone: 888-573-8820
Email: techsupport@ampedwireless.com
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support
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