Amped Wireless REC22A Setup Manual

SETUP GUIDE
HIGH POWER AC1200 PLUG-IN
WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER
Find an Optimal Setup Location Between your Wireless Router
1
& your Wireless Dead Zone
RECOMMENDED
SIGNAL STRENGTH
>70%
2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
(if available)
IMPORTANT:
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Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender
b
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".
3
Open your Web Browser
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
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.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE WEB MENU...
a) Disconnect your PC from all Wi-Fi networks.
b) Attach an Ethernet cable (not included) between the PC and the Range Extender. b
c
c) Open your web browser and go to http://setup.ampedwireless.com again.
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Welcome to the Dashboard
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Scan for a Home Network to Extend
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Home Network Security Settings (if necessary)
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Configure Settings for your Extended Networks
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Connect to the New Extended Network
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Setup Summary
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.
Finding an Optimal Placement Location (Signal Strength LED)
The Range Extender is equipped with a Signal Strength LED on top of the device to help you find the most
optimal location for the Extender. It may take 1-3 minutes for the LED to register and display after plugging the
Extender into a wall outlet. After setup, the LED can be your guide when repositioning the Extender to a better
location (if needed). We recommend a signal strength of 70% or greater from the Router. If the Signal Strength
LED is green, your Range Extender is placed in an optimal location.
Note: The LED will not turn on if the Extender is not connected to a Home Network.
— READ FIRST —
Wi-Fi Router
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.
2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
(if available)
If you are connecting to a dual band router, both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz connections should be greater than 70%.
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Phone: 888-573-8820
Email: techsupport@ampedwireless.com
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support
Wi-Fi Range Extender
Dead Zone
c
b
c
Amped_REC22A_2.4
Amped_REC22A_5.0
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 wireless network(s)
that you wish to repeat. If you have a dual band
router, select BOTH the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
network names.
Recommended Signal
Select the wireless network with a signal
>70%
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 wireless home network(s) has security
enabled, you will need to enter the security key here.
If you selected both a 2.4GHz and a 5GHz network
to repeat, you will need to enter both security keys
here.
If your wireless home network(s) does not have
security enabled, leave the security field blank.
Click Next to continue.
The IDs of your Extended Networks are:
Amped_REC22A_2.4
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 recon-
nect your PC or tablet to the new Extended
Network. You may connect to either the 2.4GHz or
5.0GHz Extended Network. Follow the instructions
on the screen to connect.
Once you have connected, click the check box to
confirm. The Next
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 Sum-
mary page below.
Congratulations, the Range Extender is now
successfully configured. Your settings are now
saved.
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
Green: Excellent Signal 70-100%
Yellow: Moderate Signal 60-69%
Red: Poor Signal 59% and below
GOT QUESTIONS?
REC22A
Attach the included antenna.
Plug the Range Extender into
a power outlet.
Connect to the Range Extender's
Wi-Fi network: Amped_REC22A_2.4
or Amped_REC22A_5.0.
- or -
and Amped_REC22A_5.0
button will appear allowing you
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