amped wireless SR300 High Power Wireless Range Extender User Guide

amped wireless SR300 High Power Wireless Range Extender

Product Information

Specifications:

• Model: SR300 Rev 1.1
• Wireless Standard: Wireless-N
• Signal Strength Requirement: >70%
• Supported Browsers: Google Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer (8.0 and up)
• Setup Web Address: http://setup.ampedwireless.com or http://192.168.1.240.
• Operating System Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Find an optimal setup location
The Range Extender should be placed between your wireless router and the wireless dead zone. It is important to ensure that the signal strength is greater than 70% for optimal performance.

Step 2: Connect your PC to the Range Extender
Attach the two included antennas to the Range Extender. Connect the Power Adapter to the Range Extender’s PWR port and plug it into a power outlet. Connect your PC to the Range Extender’s Wi-Fi network named “Amped_Wireless”.

Windows Users:
If prompted, select “Connect to the network without setting it up” or “No, just connect”.

Step 3: Open your web browser
Enter the setup web address into your browser: http://setup.ampedwireless.com. If the URL fails to open, try using http://192.168.1.240. Recommended browsers are Google Chrome, Safari, or Internet Explorer (8.0 and up). Do not use Firefox. Accessing the web menu does not require internet access as it is served from the Range Extender.

If you have problems accessing the web menu:

1. Disconnect your PC from all Wi-Fi networks.
2. Attach an Ethernet cable between the PC and the Range Extender.
3. Open your web browser and go to http://setup.ampedwireless.com again.

Step 4: Welcome to the Dashboard
The Dashboard will display the current status of the Range Extender. Click “Scan” to find available networks to extend.

Step 5: Scan for a Home Network to Extend

• Select the Wi-Fi network that you wish to extend. It is recommended to choose a network with a signal strength greater than 70% for a reliable connection. Poor signal connections may result in slow speeds or dropped connections. Click “Next” to continue.
• If your desired wireless network is not visible, try moving the Range Extender closer to the router and scan again as it may be out of range.

Step 6: Home Network Security Settings (if necessary)
If your Home Network has security enabled, enter the key into the provided field. Click “Next” to continue.

Step 7: Configure Settings for your Extended Network

• The ID of your Extended Network is “Amped_Wireless”. You can choose to clone the settings from your Home Network, which will copy the SSID and security key. The SSID of the Extended Network will have “_RE” at the end of its name (e.g., Home_Network_RE). Alternatively, you can manually enter a new network ID and security key. The security key must be at least 8 characters long. Click “Next” to apply the settings.
• Do not leave or refresh the page. Allow the countdown to complete, and the wizard will automatically redirect you to the next step.

Step 8: Connect to the new Extended Network
During the countdown process, the Range Extender will reboot and disconnect the Wi-Fi connection. You will need to reconnect your PC or tablet to the new Extended Network. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect to the Extended Network.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Q: What should I do if I cannot access the web menu?
  A: If you are unable to access the web menu, try disconnecting your PC from all Wi-Fi networks, connecting it to the Range Extender using an Ethernet cable, and accessing http://setup.ampedwireless.com again.

• Q: Can I use Firefox as my browser?
  A: No, it is not recommended to use Firefox for accessing the web menu. Please use Google Chrome, Safari, or Internet Explorer (8.0 and up) instead.

• Q: What should I do if I don’t see my desired wireless network during scanning?
  A: If your desired wireless network is not visible, try moving the Range Extender closer to the router and scan again as it may be out of range.

• Q: How long should I wait during the countdown process?
  A: Allow the countdown to complete. The wizard will automatically redirect you to the next step once it is finished.

Find an optimal setup

Find an optimal setup location between your wireless router and your wireless dead zone

Connect your PC to the Range Extender

• a. Attach the two included antennas.
• b. Attach the Power Adapter to the Range Extender’s PWR port and an available power outlet.
• c. Connect to the Range Extender’s Wi-Fi network: Amped_Wireless (See back for operating system-specific instructions.)

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”.

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 between the PC and the Range Extender.
• c) Open your web browser and go to http://setup.ampedwireless.com again.

Welcome to the Dashboard

• The Dashboard will provide you with the current status of the Range Extender.
• Click Scan to find available networks to extend.

Scan for a Home Network to Extend

Highlight and select the Wi-Fi network that you wish to extend.

Recommended Signal
Select the Wi-Fi network with a signal 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.

Home Network Security Settings

Home Network Security Settings (if necessary)

• If your Home Network has security enabled, you will need to enter the key here.
• Click Next to continue.

Configure Settings for your Extended Network

• The ID of your Extended Network is: Amped_Wireless
• 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.

Connect to the new Extended Network

• During the countdown process, the Range Extender will reboot and disconnect the Wi-Fi connection. At this point, you will need to reconnect your PC or tablet to the new Extended Network. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect to the Extended Network.
• Once you have connected, click the check box to confirm. The Next button will appear allowing you 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 Summary page below.

Setup Summary

• Congratulations, the Range Extender is now successfully configured. Your settings are now saved.
  • 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.
• You may also attach any wired network devices to the wired ports on the back 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.

How to Connect to the Range Extender

• Windows 7 and Vista
  Click on the Wireless icon to see available wireless networks (For Vista, click Start > Connect To). Select the “Amped_Wireless” network and click Connect.

• Windows 8
  Swipe in from the right edge to access the charms bar, tap on Settings, select the Wi-Fi icon, and select “Amped_Wireless”.

• Mac OS X
  Click on the Wireless icon to see available wireless networks. Select the “Amped_Wireless” network and click Connect.

• iPhone
  Tap on your Settings icon, select Wi-Fi, and choose the network, “Amped_Wireless”.

• iPad Tablet

  • Press the “Home” button to get to the home page.
  • Tap the “Settings” app icon.
  • Tap on Wi-Fi to enter the iPad’s Wi-Fi settings.
  • Toggle the Wi-Fi “On/Off” selector switch to “On”
  • Under “Choose a Network,” select: “Amped_Wireless”

• Android Tablet

  • Tap the “Apps” menu on the tablet screen.
  • Locate and tap the “Settings” app icon.
  • Under “Wireless & networks,” tap “Wi-Fi settings”
  • Tap the Wi-Fi box to turn on Wi-Fi and scan.
  • Under “Wi-Fi networks,” select: “Amped_Wireless”

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (One-Touch Setup or Push Button Configuration)
If your wireless adapter has WPS one-touch setup you can use it when connecting to the Range Extender. Hold down the WPS button on the Range Extender (back panel) for 3 seconds. The WPS LED will begin to blink. As it blinks, push the WPS button on your wireless adapter or enable WPS with the provided software for your wireless adapter.

Using the Smart Features on your Range Extender

The Range Extender is equipped with many powerful security features which can be accessed through the web menu under Smart Features on the left side of the web menu:

If you are unfamiliar or want more information on how to set up Smart Features, please refer to the User’s Guide on the included CD.

Settings

Setting the Range Extender’s System Clock
In order for your Access Schedules and logs to perform using the correct time stamps and schedules you will need to set your System Clock. To do so, go under Management and access the System Clock tab to sync the System Clock with your computer time.

Setting a Login and Password for the Web Menu
This login/password is NOT the wireless network key used to connect to your wireless network.

For added security you may want to set a login and password to access the Web Menu. To do this go to More Settings > Management > Password on the left side of the web menu.

If you forget your login and password, you will need to reset the Range Extender back to default settings to access the web menu. To reset the Range Extender to default settings, hold the reset button on the back of the Range Extender for 5-10 seconds.

Tips: Power Outages, Rebooting Routers and Channel Changes
Wireless routers operate on specific wireless channels to avoid interference with neighbouring networks. Some wireless routers are set to automatically scan for the best wireless channel. A power outage, or a simple reboot, may cause your home wireless router to change its wireless channel and cause the Range Extender to disconnect from your home network. After a minute or two the Range Extender will automatically reconnect to your Home Network with the new settings. However, if for whatever reason it does not, simply log onto the Range Extender’s web menu by opening your web browser and accessing, http://setup.ampedwireless.com. If the page does not load, try resetting the Range Extender by holding down the reset button on the back panel for five to ten seconds. After the Range Extender has rebooted, open your web browser and try again.

When the web menu appears, run through the Wizard again to reconfigure the connection to your Home Network. To prevent the channel-changing issue from occurring in the future, you may log onto your router’s web menu and set the wireless channel from Automatic to a static channel number. You will need to reconfigure the Range Extender with the new channel. If you are not sure how to access your router’s web menu, contact the support department for the brand of your wireless router.

Tips: Autoloading Web Menu
When the Range Extender loses its connection with your Home Network, the Web Menu will automatically load on your web browser. All web address entries will be redirected to the Wizard of the Range Extender. This feature is meant for you to easily reconfigure your Range Extender in the event of a disconnection. This feature may be disabled in the IP Settings menu of the web menu. The feature is titled: Auto-DNS.

Troubleshooting Tips

PROBLEM:
I entered http://setup.ampedwireless.com and it failed to open the Web Menu.

SOLUTIONS:

• Make sure your computer is connected to the Range Extender’s Wi-Fi network: Amped_Wireless
• Try to use a different web browser. We recommend the Google Chrome web browser.
• Try to open your web browser to the default IP address by putting this number into your web browser instead: 192.168.1.240
• Power off (unplug) the Range Extender and power it back on. Try again.
• Reset your Range Extender to default settings by holding the Reset Button (located on the back panel) for ten (10) seconds and try again.
• If steps (a) through (e) fail, disconnect your PC from all Wi-Fi networks. Attach an Ethernet cable between the Range Extender and your PC. Try to access http://setup.ampedwireless.com again.

PROBLEM:
I cannot connect to my Home Network. I received an error when running the Wizard.

SOLUTIONS:

• Your Home Network may be secured. Double-check that you have the correct security key to connect to the Home Network.
• Try adjusting the channel number of your Home Network’s router to channels 5 through 11. Then attempt the Wizard again.
• Reboot your Home Network router and try to connect again using the Wizard.
• Check to see that your Home Network router’s DHCP server is enabled. The Range Extender needs to obtain an IP from your Home Network router.

PROBLEM:
My Range Extender was working fine previously, but now I can no longer access the Internet through the Range Extender.

SOLUTIONS:

• The connection to your Home Network may have been dropped or the router settings may have changed. Changes to the router could be a result of several events, such as a power outage. When this occurs, connect to the Range Extender and access the setup menu using the web address: http://setup.ampedwireless.com Run the Wizard to reconnect the Range Extender to your network.
• Using the setup menu (setup.ampedwireless.com) check to see that the signal strength between the Range Extender and your Home Network is above 70%. The Range Extender may be too far from your router and not maintain a signal strength of above 70%. Check the signal strength between the router and the Range Extender through the web menu (left side): More Settings > Management > Device Status. The Signal Strength readout will be under the Home Wireless Network Settings section. This Signal Strength must be above 70%. If it is below, move the Range Extender closer to your router, or reposition the Range Extender.

PROBLEM:
I cannot find my Home Network when scanning for wireless networks in the web menu Scan page.

SOLUTIONS:

• The Range Extender may be out of range. Move the Range Extender closer towards the wireless router and try the Setup Wizard again from the web menu.
• Make sure that your Home Network’s wireless SSID is broadcasting and not hidden. Hidden SSIDs will require that you manually enter the SSID into the Wireless Settings > Home Network menu.

If you continue to have issues setting up the Range Extender, give us a call — we’re here to help: 888-573-8820 Visit our website for more support information and answers to frequently asked questions: www.ampedwireless.com/support.

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