Amped Wireless UA1000 High Power Wireless-N 500mW Directional USB Adapter User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Amped Wireless
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SETUP GUIDE
— READ FIRST —
High Power Wireless-N 500mW Directional USB Adapter
UA1000
IMPORTANT: DO NOT INSERT THE USB ADAPTER UNTIL THE DRIVER HAS BEEN INSTALLED
1 Insert the Setup CD
2 Install Software
The menu page should appear.
Follow the instructions for your operating system below and install the driver for the USB Adapter.
Windows Instructions: This Side
Mac Instructions: Back Side
Do not insert the USB Adapter until after the software/driver has been fully installed.
3 Follow the Instructions for your Operating System:
Windows 7 and Vista
A. From the Menu page, select Install Software
If the Menu page does not appear, browse the CD drive and double-click the Autoload.exe file
B. Start the Driver/Utility Installation
If prompted, click Yes to begin the installation.
C. Continue the Driver Installation
Follow the instructions that appear and click Next to continue the installation.
D. Restart your Computer
A prompt will appear asking you to restart your computer. Select Yes and click Finish to restart.
E. Insert the High Power USB Adapter
After the computer has fully rebooted, locate two available USB ports and insert the USB Adapter. Windows should automatically begin installing the driver for use with the USB Adapter. If only one USB port is available, insert the USB connector labeled Primary.
F. Connect to a Wireless Network
Once Windows has completed the software installation locate the Amped Wireless Utility on your desktop and open the software by double-clicking the icon. Select the Available Network tab to view nearby networks.
Highlight the network that you wish to connect to and double-click it to connect or click, Add to Profile, to have your computer connect automatically when the network is available.
G. Connect to a Wireless Network
If your network has security enabled, you can enter it in the Network Key field and click OK.
H. Position the Directional Antenna
For optimal performance, position the adapter towards the direction of your wireless network.
Windows XP and 2000
A. From the Menu page, select Install Software
If the Menu page does not appear, browse the CD drive and double-click the Autoload.exe file.
B. Restart your Computer
After the driver installation, a prompt will appear asking you to restart your computer. Select Yes and click Finish to restart.
C. Insert the High Power USB Adapter
After the computer has fully rebooted, locate two available USB ports and insert the USB Adapter. The Found New Hardware Wizard should appear. If only one USB port is available, insert the USB connector labeled Primary.
D. Found New Hardware Wizard
When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears and asks to search for software, select No, not this time. Click Next to continue.
E. Found New Hardware Wizard
When prompted by the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the software, select Install the Software Automatically (Recommended) and click Next.
F. Connect to a Wireless Network
Once Windows has completed the software installation locate the Amped Wireless Utility on your desktop and open the software by double-clicking the icon. Select the Available Network tab to view nearby networks.
Highlight the network that you wish to connect to and double-click it to connect or click, Add to Profile, to have your computer connect automatically when the network is available.
G. Connect to a Wireless Network
If your network has security enabled, you can enter it in the Network Key field and click OK.
H. Position the Directional Antenna
For optimal performance, position the adapter towards the direction of your wireless network.
Installation for Mac Operating Systems
Mac OS X
A. Access the Menu
From the autoload page, click on Start Here to open the Menu. If the menu does not load browse the CD to find the Start Here file.
B. Find your Operating System Version
Click on the Apple Icon (upper-left corner). Select About This Mac and note the Mac OS X Version.
C. Select your Operating System
From the Menu, select the software version that your Mac is using to begin installing the software.
D. Find the Folder on the Setup CD
Open your OS X version folder and then click the install file to begin the installation.
E. Install the Software
Follow the instructions and click Continue to install the software. If prompted, select a destination for the driver software. This is typically the Macintosh HD. Click Continue.
F. Restart your Computer
When the software has installed, you will be asked to restart your Mac. Click Restart to reboot your computer.
G. Turn Off Your AirPort Card
After the computer reboots, disable any AirPort cards by selecting the wireless icon (upper right corner) and select Turn AirPort Off. If you do not have an Airport Card continue to Step H.
H. Insert the High Power USB Adapter
Once all Airport cards are disabled, insert the High Power USB Adapter into your USB port. Locate two available USB ports and connect the adapter to your computer. If only one USB port is available, only insert the USB connecter labeled Primary.
I. Activate the USB Adapter
You may be prompted to activate your USB Adapter in Network Preferences. If
not, select the Apple Button (upper left corner) and select System Preferences
from the menu. From there, select Network.
J. Activate the USB Adapter
For OS X 10.4 Tiger and 10.5 Leopard:
Select Ethernet Adapter (en#) and click Advanced.
Continue to Step K
For OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and 10.7 Lion:
Select Amped Wireless Adapter and click Apply.
Continue to Step M
K. Activate the Adapter (OSX 10.4/10.5 Only)
In the Advanced menu, check that the adapter is Using DHCP and then click OK.
L. Activate the Adapter (OSX 10.4/10.5 Only)
Click Apply to activate your USB Adapter.
M. Connect to a Wireless Network
The Amped Wireless Utility should automatically load. If it does not load,
click the Amped Wireless Utility icon to load the utility. Select the
Available Network tab to view nearby wireless networks. Highlight your desired
network and click Connect.
Note:
Click Add to Profile after highlighting your network to save it and have the
Utility connect automatically when in range.
N. Connect to a Wireless Network
If your network has security enabled, enter the security key here. Re-enter it
again to confirm. Click OK to begin using your new wireless adapter.
Using the Laptop Clip
Locate the laptop clip and fasten it to the back of the USB Adapter.
Mount the USB Adapter onto your laptop screen for added convenience and portability.
Position the Directional Antenna
The USB Adapter has a directional antenna to provide more Wi-Fi range. Position the face of the USB adapter towards the source of your Wi-Fi network to maximize range and performance.
Wireless Router
Using the Adapter with only One USB Connector
The High Power Wireless-N 500mW Directional USB Adapter features two USB connectors for providing the maximum performance through the power of two USB ports. However, in the case that you wish to only use one USB connection, simply insert only the USB connector labeled “PRIMARY.” For full range and performance the USB connector labeled “AMPED” must also be inserted.
AMPED
PRIMARY
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References
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