amped wireless UA600 High Power Wireless 300N 600mW USB Adapter User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Amped Wireless

Table of Contents

Insert the Setup CD
Install Software
Follow the Instructions for your Operating System
- Windows 7 and Vista
- Windows XP and 2000
Installation for Mac Operating Systems
- Mac OS X
How to Upgrade your Antenna
Using the Adapter with only One USB Connector
Customer Support
References
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amped wireless UA600 High Power Wireless 300N 600mW USB Adapter

amped wireless UA600 High Power Wireless 300N 600mW USB
Adapter

High Power Wireless-300N 600mW USB Adapter

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT INSERT THE USB ADAPTER UNTIL THE DRIVER HAS BEEN INSTALLED

Insert the Setup CD

Install Software

The menu page should appear.

Select 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.

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. Find your Operating System Version

If prompted, click Yes to begin the installation.
C. Select your Operating System
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

Locate the Wireless Icon in the Windows System tray (bottom right-hand corner) and click it to view available wireless networks. Highlight your desired network and click Connect.
G. Connect to a Wireless Network

If the network you are trying to connect to has security enabled you will need to enter it here

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. Start the Driver Installation

Click Next to begin the installation. Follow the instructions that appear and click Install to continue.
C. Restart your Computer

A prompt will appear asking you to restart your computer. Select Yes and click Finish to restart.
D. 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.
E. New Hardware Wizard

When the New Hardware Wizard appears and asks to search for software, select No, not this time. Click Next to continue.
F. New Hardware Wizard

When prompted by the New Hardware Wizard to install the software, select Install the Software Automatically (Recommended) and click Next.
G. 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.
H. Connect to a Wireless Network

Highlight the network that you wish to connect to and double-click it to connect. If your network has security enabled, you can enter it in the Network Key field and click OK.

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 CD Menu, select the software version that your Mac is using to begin installing the software (i.e. 10.7, 10.6, 10.5 or 10.4).
D. Find the Folder on the Setup CD

Open your OS X version folder, and then click Installation 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 drop-down list. 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 11n Adapter and click Apply. Continue to Step M
K. Activate the Adapter (OS X 10.4/10.5 Only)
L. Activate the Adapter (OS X 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.

How to Upgrade your Antenna

Upgrading your antenna can provide more range and distance for different types of wireless applications. The Amped Wireless High Power USB Adapter is compatible with any High Gain 2.4GHz Wi-Fi antenna with a RP-SMA connector. Simply unscrew the original antenna and screw on the upgraded antenna for more range and distance. For more information on High Gain antennas visit the Amped Wireless website.

How to Upgrade your Antenna

Using the Adapter with only One USB Connector

The High Power 600mW 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.

Using the Adapter with only One USB Connector

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