User’s Guide High Power Compact AC Wi-Fi Range Extender REC15A REC15A USER’S GUIDE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 2 2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ........................................................ 28 GETTING STARTED ................................................................. 3 Home Network Settings (2.4GHz)............................................. 28 Package Contents ...................................................................... 3 Extended Network Settings (2.4GHz) ....................................... 29 LED Indicators, Ports and Buttons ............................................ 4 Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (2.4GHz) ..................................... 32 SETUP GUIDE............................................................................. 6 User Access (2.4GHz)................................................................ 33 Find a Setup Location ................................................................ 6 Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4GHz) ....................................... 34 Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender ..................... 7 Access Schedule (2.4GHz) ......................................................... 35 Welcome to the Dashboard ....................................................... 9 Advanced Settings (2.4GHz) ..................................................... 36 Scan for a Wireless Network .................................................... 10 BOOSTBAND™ TECHNOLOGY ............................................... 38 Connecting to a Secure Network ............................................. 11 NETWORK SETTINGS ............................................................ 39 Extended Network Settings (SSID and Security) ....................... 12 IP Settings ................................................................................ 39 Connect to the new Extended Network ................................... 14 Wired Port Routing .................................................................. 41 Setup Summary ....................................................................... 15 MANAGEMENT FEATURES ................................................... 42 5.0GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ........................................................ 18 Device Status............................................................................ 43 Home Network Settings (5.0GHz) ............................................ 18 Network Statistics .................................................................... 45 Extended Network Settings (5.0GHz) ....................................... 19 System Clock ............................................................................ 46 Security (5.0GHz) ..................................................................... 21 System Logs ............................................................................. 47 Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (5.0GHz) .................................... 22 Upgrade Firmware ................................................................... 48 User Access (5.0GHz) ............................................................... 23 Save/Reload Settings ............................................................... 49 Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz) ...................................... 24 Password Settings .................................................................... 50 Access Schedule (5.0GHz) ........................................................ 25 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 50 Advanced Settings (5.0GHz) .................................................... 26 DEFAULT SETTINGS .............................................................. 52 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION .............. 53 1 REC15A 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 and go beyond your expectations. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. We’d love to hear from you and thank you for your support! Email: [email protected] Call: 888-573-8830 Web: www.ampedwireless.com 2 REC15A USER’S GUIDE GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package:  High Power Compact AC Wi-Fi Range Extender  Detachable High Gain Antenna  Setup Guide  CD: User’s Guide, Installation Video, Setup Guide, Wi-Fi Analytics Android App 3 REC15A USER’S GUIDE LED Indicators Link LED: Indicates when the Range Extender is powered on. The LED will flash rapidly when there is active Wi-Fi data traffic. When the WPS or Reset buttons are pressed, the LED will begin to flash steadily. Wired Port LED: Indicates when a networking device is connected to a wired port on the bottom of the Range Extender. The LED flashes rapidly when wired data traffic is transmitted or received. 4 REC15A USER’S GUIDE Top and Bottom Panel Description Top Antenna Connector: Dual Band RJ-SMA antenna connector. Compatible with all dual band antennas that have RP-SMA connectors. Reset: Push down once to reboot the Range Extender. Hold down for 5- 10 seconds to reset the Range Extender back to factory settings. WPS: Hold down for 3 seconds to enable WPS push button configuration. Bottom Wired: RJ-45 port for connecting wired computers or network devices 5 REC15A USER’S GUIDE SETUP GUIDE Find a Setup Location The location of where you install the Range Extender is very important to how it will function. The optimal setup location should be somewhere no more than halfway between your Wi-Fi router and your Wi-Fi dead zone. 6 6 REC15A USER’S GUIDE Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender a) Connect the included high gain antenna by screwing it into the antenna connector. b) Plug the Range Extender into an available power outlet. c) Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender’s Wi-Fi network: Amped_REC15A_2.4 or Amped_REC15A_5.0 7 7 REC15A USER’S GUIDE Open your Web Browser to Access the Web Menu a. Open your web browser. b. Type in: http://setup.ampedwireless.com into the web address bar. c. If the web menu fails to open, type in the following IP address into your web address bar: http://192.168.1.240 a. Disconnect your PC from all Wi-Fi networks b. Attach an Ethernet cable between the PC and the Range Extender c. Open your web browser and go to http://setup.ampedwireless.com again. 8 8 REC15A USER’S GUIDE Welcome to the Dashboard The Dashboard will provide you with the current status of the Range Extender. Click SCAN to find an available network to extend. The diagram on this page displays the terms used to describe: 1) The network you are trying to extend (Home Network). 2) The network that is rebroadcasted and extended (Extended Network). Study this diagram carefully as the terms used in the following instructions will refer to these names. 9 9