Amped Wireless SR150 Setup Manual

SETUP GUIDE
High Power Wireless-150N Range Extender / Smart Repeater
Find an optimal setup location between your wireless router and
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your wireless dead zone
RECOMMENDED
SIGNAL STRENGTH
Wireless
Router
Internet
Home/Office Network
IMPORTANT:
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Connect your Computer to the Range Extender / Smart Repeater
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Open your web browser
Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer (8.0 and up). Do not use Firefox.
Disconnect your PC from all wireless networks, open your browser and try again.
Windows 7 & Vista
1) Click on the Wireless icon to see available wireless networks
(For Vista, click Start > Connect To).
2) Select your current wireless network and click Disconnect.
3) Power the Range Extender / Smart Repeater off and back on
and try http://setup.ampedwireless.com again.
If you are still having trouble accessing the web menu, disconnect the cable from your computer to the Range
Extender / Smart Repeater. Connect wirelessly using the
Accessing the Smart Setup Wizard does not require Internet access. The menu is served from the Range Extender / Smart Repeater.
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Welcome to the Smart Setup Wizard
5 Scan for a Wireless Network to Repeat
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Home Network Security Settings (If necessary)
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Configure Settings for your Extended Network
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Setup Summary

— R E A D
>70%
RECOMMENDED PLACE THE RANGE EXTENDER / SMART REPEATER IN A LOCATION
SIGNAL STRENGTH
WHERE IT CAN RECEIVE A STRONG SIGNAL FROM YOUR WIRELESS ROUTER
>70%
This can be done before or after setup is complete. The Range Extender / Smart Repeater will save your settings.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE WEB MENU...
(example)
?
Phone: 888-573-8820
Email: techsupport@ampedwireless.com
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support
F I R S T —
Dead Zone
Attach the included antenna.
Connect the included network cable to an
available network port on your computer.
Attach the Power Adapter to the Range
Extender / Smart Repeater's
port and an available power outlet.
Enter the setup web address into your browser:
http://setup.ampedwireless.com
If the URL fails to open try: http://192.168.1.241
SSID: Amped_Wireless and
The wizard will guide you through the
setup of your Range Extender / Smart Repeater.
Click Next to begin.
Click Scan to begin scanning for nearby
wireless networks.
Highlight and select the wireless network that
you wish to repeat.
Recommended Signal
>70%
Select the wireless network with
a signal strength greater than 70%
for the most reliable connection.
Click Next to continue.
If you do not see your desired wireless network,
move the Range Extender / Smart Repeater closer to
the router and scan again as it may be out of range.
If your wireless home network has security
enabled, you will need to enter the security
key here.
If your wireless home network does not have
security enabled, leave the security field
blank.
Click Next to continue.
The ID of your Extended Network is:
Amped_Wireless
To change it, enter a new name in the SSID field.
Users connecting wirelessly to the Range Extender /
Smart Repeater will use this ID to identify your
Extended Network.
The default Security Key (WPA with AES) of your
Extended Network is:
To change it, enter a new key in the Security Key
field. The key must be at least 8 characters long.
Click Next to apply your settings. The Range
Extender / Smart Repeater will reboot. This
process may take up to 2 minutes. Do not
refresh the web page. The page will automati-
cally reload with the connection status.
Congratulations, the Range Extender / Smart
Repeater is now successfully configured. Your
settings are now saved. You may now detach the
Ethernet cable from your computer and connect
wirelessly to the Range Extender / Smart Repeater.
If you haven't already positioned your Range
Extender / Smart Repeater in an optimal location,
you may do so now. All Smart Repeater settings are
saved and can be safely powered off for relocation.
You may also attach any wired network
devices to the wired ports on the back of
the Range Extender / Smart Repeater.
If there was a problem with your configuration,
the Smart Setup Wizard will inform you to restart
the Wizard and select another network to repeat.
If you continue to experience problems, please
contact Amped Wireless Elite Support:
Phone: 888-573-8820
Email: techsupport@ampedwireless.com
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support
Need Help? Give us a call.
SR150
Range Extender
Smart Repeater
PWR
Wireless Network
Wireless Network
Password: wireless and try again.
Poor signal connections may cause slow speeds
or dropped connections.
wireless