Amped Wireless APA20 Setup Manual

SETUP GUIDE
High Power 700mW Dual Band AC Wi-Fi Access Point
1
Attach the Antennas to their Specific Connectors on the Access Point
1
2

Connect the Access Point to your Router/Network

3

Connect your Computer to the Access Point

Wireless Connections:

Scan for available wireless networks on your PC or tablet
and connect to one of the following networks:
NETWORK ID:
NETWORK ID:
!
The instructions below are optional. You may now use your Access Point without any additional
configurations. However, if you wish to change any settings (such as network ID and security) for the
Access Point, follow the instructions below to access the configuration menu of the Access Point.
Note: If your network uses static IP address assignments, you will need to manually configure the settings for your
Access Point. See the instructions on the back to access the configuration menu of the Access Point.
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Optional Configurations: Accessing the Dashboard / Web Menu

Connect to the Access Point using a network cable or scan for available wireless networks on your PC or tablet
and connect to:
NETWORK ID:
PASSWORD:
Amped_APA20_2.4
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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 ACCESS POINT.
3

Welcome to the Dashboard

4
Set the System Clock Time
5
Configure your Wireless Settings
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Setup Summary

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a
Router
(LAN port)
b
Connect to your
router/switch
Amped_APA20_2.4
PASSWORD:
wireless
- or -
Amped_APA20_5.0
PASSWORD: wireless
Congratulations, you're done!
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wireless
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F I R S T
Attach the three included Antennas to
their corresponding numbers:
3
Antenna 1 (5.0GHz only) to Antenna Port 1
Antenna 2 (2.4 and 5.0GHz) to Antenna Port 2
Antenna 3 (2.4GHz only) to Antenna Port 3
Plug in the Power Adapter
Connect the Access Point to your
Router's Network (LAN) port, or a
network switch
Allow up to three (3) minutes for the
Modem
Internet
Access Point to automatically configure
itself to your network
Wired Connections:
Attach any
to the Access Point using
an Ethernet cable.
NETWORK ID:
- or -
PASSWORD:
Amped_APA20_5.0
Enter the setup web address into your browser:
http://setup.ampedwireless.com
If the URL fails to open try: http://192.168.80.240
The Dashboard provides you with a quick
glance at your system status.
Click on
1
2
3
The System Clock is used for system logs
and setting schedules for Internet access.
Click
with the time on your computer.
Click
The Access Point creates two Wi-Fi networks:
a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network and a 5.0GHz Wi-Fi
network.
The IDs of your Wi-Fi networks are:
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To change them, enter a new name in the SSID field.
Users connecting wirelessly to the Access Point will
use this ID to identify your Wi-Fi network.
The default Security Key (WPA/WPA2 Mixed
Mode) for both (2.4GHz and 5.0GHz) networks
is: wireless
To change it, enter a new key in the Security Key
field. The key must be at least 8 characters long.
Click
Point will reboot.
The web menu will now apply your settings.
This process may take up to 90 seconds.
Do not refresh the web page. The page will
automatically reload with the summary.
If you are connected wirelessly to the Access
Point, you will need to reconnect after the
Access Point reboots.
The Setup Summary provides you with
information regarding your current settings.
If you have additional wired or wireless
devices you may connect them at this time.
If you experience any problems during this process,
please contact Amped Wireless Elite Support:
Phone:
Email:
Web:
?
Need Help? Give us a call.
Phone: 888-573-8820
Email: techsupport@ampedwireless.com
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support
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Network
Wired Devices
Amped_APA20_5.0
wireless
Basic Setup to configure:
System Clock
Wireless Network SSID
Wireless Network Security Key
Sync to synchronize the System Clock
Next to continue.
and
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Next to apply your settings. The Access
888-573-8820
techsupport@ampedwireless.com
www.ampedwireless.com/support
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