User’s Guide ProSeries High Power AC1750 Wi-Fi Access Point / Router APR175P
APR175P USER’S GUIDE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 4 GETTING STARTED ....................................................... 5 Package Contents ........................................................... 5 LED Indicators ................................................................. 6 Side Panel Description .................................................... 7 Mounting Instructions ....................................................
APR175P USER’S GUIDE RADIUS Server............................................................... 80 Internal RADIUS Server ................................................. 82 Radius Accounts ............................................................ 84 WMM / QoS .................................................................. 85 NETWORK SETTINGS.................................................. 86 Local Network (IPv4) ..................................................... 86 LAN Port Settings .........
APR175P USER’S GUIDE MANAGED AP SETTINGS ............................................ 136 Access Points .............................................................. 136 Wi-Fi Settings .............................................................. 141 RADIUS Server Settings ............................................... 146 Access Control ............................................................ 148 Managed AP Map Edit ................................................ 150 Firmware Upgrade ..............
APR175P 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 the competition 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: sales@ampedwireless.com Call: 888-573-8830 Web: www.ampedwireless.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package: ProSeries High Power AC1750 Wi-Fi Access Point / Router 3 x Detachable High Gain 3dBi Antennas Magnetic Mounting Kit & Mounting Template Setup Guide CD: User’s Guide Ethernet Cable Power Adapter 5
APR175P USER’S GUIDE LED Indicators From left to right: PoE: Indicates when there is an active PoE connection on the LAN1 wired port. LED will remain on. USB: Indicates when there is a USB device is attached to the USB port. 5.0GHz Wi-Fi: Blinks rapidly when Wi-Fi data traffic is transmitted or received over the wireless network. 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: Blinks rapidly when Wi-Fi data traffic is transmitted or received over the wireless network.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Side Panel Description PWR: Power adapter port. 12V 4A. LAN1 / WAN (PoE): Gigabit RJ-45 port with Power over Ethernet input. Connect wired devices or to a PoE switch to use the Access Point without the power adapter. Functions as the port connected to your network in Access Point modes and WAN port in Router mode. LAN2: Gigabit RJ-45 local network port for expanding your network. USB: Attach USB devices to save or load settings, upgrade firmware, save system logs or load boot files.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Magnetic Mounting The mounting kit included with the Access Point provides a convenient method to mount the Access Point on a wall or ceiling. Once you have chosen the location for where you want to install the Access Point, locate the Mounting Template. Use it to mark the screw hole locations onto your wall. Once the screw holes have been marked, locate the Magnetic Mounting Kit and use the included screws to fasten the two magnetic plates to the wall.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE GETTING STARTED a) Attach the included antennas to the antenna ports on the Access Point / Router. b) Power on the Access Point / Router by attaching either the power adapter to the Access Point / Router and plugging in the other end into a power outlet or attaching a PoE Ethernet cable to LAN1 / WAN on the side panel and the other end to an active PoE switch.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE OPERATIONAL MODES (BASIC SETUP) The Access Point features five different operational modes that can be configured via the web menu: - Router Access Point WDS Access Point Managed Access Point Access Point Controller 10
APR175P USER’S GUIDE ROUTER MODE OVERVIEW Share a single Internet connection via a connection to a broadband modem or other Internet source and provide a secure firewall for your network. Router mode features 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz Wi-Fi connections as well as one wired port for local wired devices and switches.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE ROUTER MODE BASIC SETUP Setup Preparations Disconnect and power off your existing router (if you have one). Disconnect your existing router from your computer, your broadband modem and its power outlet. If you do not have an existing router please continue to the next step. Power off your Modem Power off the modem by disconnecting the modem’s power adapter from the power outlet. If your modem has a backup battery, remove the backup battery from your modem.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Connect the Router to your Modem a) b) Use the included Ethernet cable and connect one end of the cable to your modem. Connect the other end of the cable to the blue “Modem” port on the Router.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Power on your Modem Plug in your modem’s power adapter and backup battery (if available): 14
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Attach Antennas, Power On & Connect to your Computer a) Attach the included antennas to the antenna ports on the Access Point / Router. b) Power on the Access Point / Router by attaching either the power adapter to the Access Point / Router and plugging in the other end into a power outlet or attaching a PoE Ethernet cable to LAN1 / WAN on the side panel and the other end to an active PoE switch.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Open your Web Browser a) Open your web browser. b) Type 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://192.168.80.1 If you have problems accessing the Web Menu… Disable third-party firewalls such as Norton, Zone Alarm or Windows Defender. Check to see that your computer is not connected to other wireless networks.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Select the Operational Mode a) After the web menu appears, select Dashboard from the navigation menu on the top of the page. b) Select Operational Mode from the left hand navigation. c) Using the dropdown menu, select Router Mode for the Operational Mode and click Apply. d) When the web menu has reloaded, select Basic Setup.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Basic Setup Wizard Confirm that your hardware is correctly connected and Click Next to begin. Internet Connection Detection The Wizard will try to detect your Internet settings and configure the router. Please be patient.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE If there was a problem with the Automatic Configuration, the wizard will notify you of the issue. If you continue to have problems, contact our support department at 888-573-8820. If the Internet connection detection was successful, you will see a green check. Click Next to continue.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Wi-Fi Settings The default ID of your 5.0GHz Wi-Fi network and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network is: Amped_APR_5.0 Amped_APR_2.4 To change it, enter a new name in the SSID field. Users connecting wirelessly to the Router will use these IDs to identify your wireless network. The default Security Key (WPA/WPA2) for your Wi-Fi networks is “wireless”. To change them, enter a new key in the Security Key field for both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz networks. The keys must be 8-characters minimum.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Setup Summary Once the Router has rebooted, it will load the Setup Summary page and provide you with the details of your setup. It is recommended that you print this page for your records. Open a new web browser window and check that you have access to the Internet. Additional settings can be configured using the navigation menu on the top of the Web Menu.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE ACCESS POINT MODE OVERVIEW Access Point mode creates a new Wi-Fi network for users to connect to by connecting to a local port on your network (i.e. via a network switch or local router network port). Devices connected to the Access Point are on the same network as the router and have the ability to access files from devices on the same network. Access Point mode provides both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi connections.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE ACCESS POINT MODE BASIC SETUP Connect the Access Point to your Router/Network: a) Attach the antennas to the Access Point. b) Plug in the Power Adapter. c) Using the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable, attach one end to the Access Point’s LAN 1/WAN port and the other to your router’s network port (or any available port on a network switch).
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Open your Web Browser a) Open your web browser. b) Type 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://192.168.80.1 If you have problems accessing the Web Menu: Disable third-party firewalls such as Norton, Zone Alarm or Windows Defender. Check to see that your computer is not connected to other wireless networks.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Select the Operational Mode a) After the web menu appears, select Dashboard from the navigation menu on the top of the page. b) Select Operational Mode from the left hand navigation. c) Using the dropdown menu, select Access Point Mode for the Operational Mode and click Apply. d) When the web menu has reloaded, select Basic Setup. Basic Setup Wizard Confirm that your hardware is correctly connected and Click Next to begin.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Basic setup will detect your network settings and automatically configure the Access Point to your network. If there was a problem with the configuration, Basic Setup will notify you of the issue. If you continue to have problems, contact our support department at 888-573-8820. Click Next to continue.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Wi-Fi Settings The default Wi-Fi network ID of your 5GHz Wi-Fi network and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network is: Amped_APR_5.0 Amped_APR_2.4 To change it, enter a new name in the SSID field. Users connecting wirelessly to the Access Point will use these IDs to identify your wireless network. The default Security Key (WPA/WPA2) for your Wi-Fi networks is “wireless”. To change them, enter a new key in the Security Key field for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. The keys must be 8-characters minimum.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Setup Summary Once the Access Point has rebooted, it will load the Setup Summary page and provide you with the details of your setup. It is recommended that you print this page for your records. Open a new web browser window and check that you have access to the Internet. Additional settings can be configured using the navigation menu on the top of the Web Menu.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE WDS – ACCESS POINT MODE (WPS-AP) OVERVIEW WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Access Point mode enables the wireless interconnection of Access Points. Access Points traditionally connect to the network via a cable (see Access Point Mode), however in WDSAccess Point mode, Access Points connect to the network wirelessly and create a wireless or wired network for devices to connect to. WDS-Access Point mode allows for multiple WDS-Access Points to be set up on a network.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE WDS – ACCESS POINT MODE (WPS-AP) BASIC SETUP Connect the Access Point to your Router/Network: a) Attach the antennas to the Access Point. b) Plug in the Power Adapter. c) Using the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable, attach one end to the Access Point’s LAN 1/WAN port and the other to your router’s network port (or any available port on a network switch).
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Open your Web Browser 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://192.168.80.1 If you have problems accessing the Web Menu: Disable third-party firewalls such as Norton, Zone Alarm or Windows Defender. Check to see that your computer is not connected to other wireless networks.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Select the Operational Mode a) After the web menu appears, select Dashboard from the navigation menu on the top of the page. b) Select Operational Mode from the left hand navigation. c) Using the dropdown menu, select WDS - Access Point Mode for the Operational Mode and click Apply. d) When the web menu has reloaded, select Basic Setup. Basic Setup Wizard Using the dropdown menu select which Wi-Fi frequency you wish to configure for WDS - AP mode: 2.4GHz only, 5GHz only, or both 2.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE WDS Settings WDS - AP mode requires additional Access Points also functioning in WDS - AP mode. Each WDS enabled Access Point connects to the other via MAC addresses. Enter the MAC addresses of the Access Points with WDS enabled into the corresponding fields that you wish to connect to. For WDS connections to work properly, the MAC address associations must also be configured on each individual WDS enabled Access Point, not just the one you are currently configuring.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Wi-Fi Settings In addition to interconnecting Access Points, WDS-AP mode allows for Wi-Fi connections to the Access Point from Wi-Fi devices such as a PC or tablet. The default Wi-Fi ID’s of your 5GHz Wi-Fi network and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network are: Amped_APR_5.0 Amped_APR_2.4 To change it, enter a new name in the SSID field. Users connecting wirelessly to the Access Point will use these IDs to identify your wireless network.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Setup Summary Once the Access Point has rebooted, it will load the Setup Summary page and provide you with the details of your setup. It is recommended that you print this page for your records. The Summary will display the status of each WDS connection and the signal strength of each connection. Connections with lower signal strength connections may perform slower. It is recommended to have a signal of at least 70% for the best performance.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE MANAGED ACCESS POINT MODE OVERVIEW Managed Access Point mode functions similarly to Access Point mode however the majority of settings of the Access Point are managed remotely from a single designated Access Point Controller. This mode is typically used for deployments where multiple Access Points are installed and configuring all devices simultaneously is more convenient. Because Managed Access Points are not configured directly, there is no Basic Setup for Managed Access Points.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE ACCESS POINT CONTROLLER MODE OVERVIEW Access Point Controller mode creates a master Access Point to manage all Access Points (up to 7 simultaneously) that are functioning in Managed Access Point mode (Access Point Controllers cannot manage other devices in Router mode, Access Point mode or WDS-Access Point mode).
APR175P USER’S GUIDE ACCESS POINT CONTROLLER MODE BASIC SETUP Connect the Access Point to your Router/Network: a) Attach the antennas to the Access Point. b) Plug in the Power Adapter. c) Using the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable, attach one end to the Access Point’s LAN 1/WAN port and the other to your router’s network port (or any available port on a network switch).
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Open your Web Browser a) Open your web browser. b) Type 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://192.168.80.1 If you have problems accessing the Web Menu… Disable third-party firewalls such as Norton, Zone Alarm or Windows Defender. Check to see that your computer is not connected to other wireless networks.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Select the Operational Mode a) After the web menu appears, select Dashboard from the navigation menu on the top of the page. b) Select Operational Mode from the left hand navigation. c) Using the dropdown menu, select Access Point Controller Mode for the Operational Mode and click Apply. d) When the web menu has reloaded, select Basic Setup.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Basic Setup Wizard Before we begin please check that: a) All Managed Access Points are powered on. b) All Managed Access Points are set to “Managed Access Point” operational modes. If they are not please do so from the Web Menu for each Access Point. c) All Managed Access Points are connected to the same physical network as the Access Point Controller.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Managed Access Point Detection Basic setup will scan for all available Managed Access Points on your network. This may take a minute. Once complete a list of available Managed Access Points will appear. Select the Access Points that you wish to configure. You may select and configure up to seven Managed Access Points total. All of the Access Points you select will be configured with the same Wi-Fi settings. Once selected, click Next.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Each Managed Access Point will have a Status displayed on the right side. Below is a legend for each status color: Disconnected (Grey): The Access Point cannot be reached and is not available or disconnected from the network. Error (Red): The AP Controller could not connect with the Access Point. This can be because of several reasons such as an authentication error or an incompatible management protocol.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Wi-Fi Settings Configure Wi-Fi settings (Primary and secondary network SSIDs and security) for the group of selected Managed Access Points from this page. The Access Points will all have the same settings. You can also configure the device name for each Access Point. The default Wi-Fi ID for 5.0GHz and 2.4GHz networks is: Amped_APR_5.0 and Amped_APR_2.4 To change it, enter a new name in the SSID field.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Once complete, you can choose to click Apply to apply the settings and choose a new group of Managed Access Points to configure with new settings. If you are finished, and have no other Managed Access Points to configure, click Next to continue to Wi-Fi Settings for the Access Point Controllers own Wi-Fi network. If you make a mistake or wish to reselect a group of Managed Access Points, click Cancel to return the detected Access Point list.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Wi-Fi Settings: AP Controller’s Local Wi-Fi The Access Point Controller also features its own Wi-Fi networks. By default the Access Point Controller’s Wi-Fi networks are disabled to optimize the performance of the Access Point Controller’s management functions. You can enable them here, however, during heavy usage, this may negatively impact the performance of the Access Point Controller. The AP Controller’s default Wi-Fi ID for 5.0GHz & 2.4GHz networks is: Amped_APR_5.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Setup Summary Once the Access Point has rebooted, it will load the Setup Summary page and provide you with the details of your setup. It is recommended that you print this page for your records. The Summary will display the Wi-Fi settings and groups of Managed Access Points using those Wi-Fi settings. If you have configured different Wi-Fi settings for multiple Managed Access Points, scroll down to view the details of each setting.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE MORE SETTINGS The Access Point has many additional features and settings that can be configured via the Web Menu. To access these settings start with the navigation menu located on the top of the Web Menu. Once the desired menu is selected, additional navigational options will appear on the left hand side. Select the sub menus from here to access the specific settings for each option. Note: Not all settings and features are available for all operational modes.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE DASHBOARD Dashboard: System Status The Dashboard System Status will provide you with the current status of the Access Point. It provides you with glance at general setup information such as the current operational mode, firmware version and uptime of the Access Point. From here you can quickly change the operational mode by clicking the “Change” button to the right of the operational mode.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Dashboard: Operational Mode The Operational Mode page lets you change the operating mode of the Access Point. As described earlier, the Access Point features five different modes: Router Access Point WDS Access Point Managed Access Point Access Point Controller From this page you can view your current operational mode or change the operational mode to any of the modes above.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Dashboard: Basic Setup The Basic Setup page will provide you with a simple, step by step, wizard for configuring basic settings of the current operational mode. As you change from one operational mode to another, the Basic Setup menu will also change to cater to the settings for the selected operational mode. For more details regarding Basic Setup, please view the Operational Mode (Basic Setup) section of this User’s Guide.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Dashboard: Connected Devices View the details of certain devices connected to the Access Point. Since this menu may constantly change as devices connect and disconnect from the network, a page refresh option is available to automatically update the data at set intervals. Connected devices are separated by those connected to the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks or 5.0GHz Wi-Fi networks.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Dashboard: WDS Settings If the Access Point has been set to WDS-Access Point operational mode, the WDS settings page will give you a glance at the status of current WDS connections. The page provides you with information for each frequency: 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz depending on your WDS configurations. Each section will display information for each WDS connection such as their connection state and signal strength in addition to identifying each connection by its MAC address.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE WI-FI SETTINGS 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Status The 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Status page provides you with a glance at basic information for your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi settings such as the Status, mode, security type, SSID among other details.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Basic Settings The Basic Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your 2.4GHz local wireless network. Enable Wi-Fi Radio: Disabling will turn off all 2.4GHz Wi-Fi activity. Users will no longer be able to connect wirelessly to your 2.4GHz network. Band: Select the compatible Wi-Fi standard and speed for your wireless network. SSID: The identification name of a Wi-Fi network.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Auto Channel Selection: Enable or disable auto Wi-Fi channel assignment. When enabled the Access Point will automatically choose the best Wi-Fi channel for operation. Channel Scan Interval: Select the time intervals for when the Access Point re-checks for an optimal Wi-Fi channel to use. Broadcast SSID: Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the visibility of the router’s 2.4GHz network SSID. Users must manually enter the SSID to connect.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Security The Security page allows you to change the type of wireless security settings for your 2.4GHz wireless network. SSID Selection: Using the drop down menu, you can select which network you wish to configure and may adjust the security settings below. Broadcast SSID: Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the visibility of the selected Wi-Fi network SSID. Users must manually enter the SSID to connect.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Authentication Method: None: Authentication is disabled and devices are not required to enter a security key when connecting to the SSID. WEP is rated as a low level encryption and is compatible with all wireless devices and operating systems. Using WEP may slow down your wireless performance. WPA-PSK is a medium level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems. WPA-EAP requires that the security key is renewed during a set interval.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Output Power Adjust the output power of the Access Point to control the coverage distance of your 2.4GHz wireless network. For a smaller coverage area, you can select a lower output power. For the maximum wireless coverage, select the 100% selection.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Site Survey Scan for local Wi-Fi networks broadcasting within the vicinity of the Access Point. This feature is useful in determining what other networks are around you and what their basic configurations are in addition to their signal strength in comparison to the Access Point. This feature can also be useful when setting up WDS-AP operational modes when needing to identify the MAC address of other WDS enabled Access Points.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: WDS WDS Settings are only available in the WDS-Access Point (WDS-AP) operational mode. If you are not using the WDS-AP operational mode please disregard this section. WDS mode allows the Access Point to interconnect with other WDS enabled Access Points and Bridges (such as the Amped Wireless REB175P ProSeries Wi-Fi Range Extender/Bridge).
APR175P USER’S GUIDE To further secure a WDS connection, VLAN IDs may be assigned to the WDS connection. Note: When using WDS, it is recommended that you configure the IP address of each WDS connected device to use the same IP subnet and/or ensure that there is only one active router or DHCP server on the network.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Access Schedule Access Schedules will enable or disable your 2.4GHz wireless access at a set time based on your predefined schedule. This feature is often used for restricting access to all users (such as children, employees, guests) during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons. a. b. c. d. Enable Access Schedule Select which days you wish for your 2.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 2.4GHz Wi-F Settings: Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings should only be adjusted by technically advanced users. It is not recommended that novice users adjust these settings to avoid degrading wireless performance. Contention Slot: Used for contention windows in WMM mode. For more information please go to the WMM section of this User’s Guide. Preamble Type: Defines the length of the Cyclic Redundancy Check for communication between the router and roaming wireless users.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Fragment Threshold: The default and recommended setting is at 2346, meaning the Router will never fragment any frames that it sends to wireless users. Multicast Rate: Adjust the transfer rate for multicast packets or choose the “auto” setting. Beacon Interval: Indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the router to synch the wireless network.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: Status The 5.0GHz Wi-Fi Status page provides you with a glance at basic information for your 5.0GHz Wi-Fi settings such as the Status, mode, security type, SSID among other details.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: Basic Settings The Basic Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your 2.4GHz local wireless network. Enable Wi-Fi Radio: Disabling will turn off all 5.0GHz Wi-Fi activity. Users will no longer be able to connect wirelessly to your 5.0GHz network. Band: Select the compatible Wi-Fi standard and speed for your wireless network. SSID: The identification name of a Wi-Fi network.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Auto Channel Selection: Enable or disable auto Wi-Fi channel assignment. When enabled the Access Point will automatically choose the best Wi-Fi channel for operation. Channel Scan Interval: Select the time intervals for when the Access Point re-checks for an optimal Wi-Fi channel to use. Broadcast SSID: Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the visibility of the router’s 5.0GHz network SSID. Users must manually enter the SSID to connect.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: Security The Security page allows you to change the type of wireless security settings for your 5.0GHz wireless network. SSID Selection: Using the drop down menu, you can select which network you wish to configure and may adjust the security settings below. Broadcast SSID: Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the visibility of the selected Wi-Fi network SSID. Users must manually enter the SSID to connect.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Authentication Method: None: Authentication is disabled and devices are not required to enter a security key when connecting to the SSID. WEP is rated as a low level encryption and is compatible with all wireless devices and operating systems. Using WEP may slow down your wireless performance. WPA-PSK is a medium level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems. WPA-EAP requires that the security key is renewed during a set interval.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: Output Power Adjust the output power of the Access Point to control the coverage distance of your 5.0GHz wireless network. For a smaller coverage area, you can select a lower output power. For the maximum wireless coverage, select the 100% selection.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: Site Survey Scan for local Wi-Fi networks broadcasting within the vicinity of the Access Point. This feature is useful in determining what other networks are around you and what their basic configurations are in addition to their signal strength in comparison to the Access Point. This feature can also be useful when setting up WDS-AP operational modes when needing to identify the MAC address of other WDS enabled Access Points.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: WDS WDS Settings are only available in the WDS-Access Point (WDS-AP) operational mode. If you are not using the WDS-AP operational mode please disregard this section. WDS mode allows the Access Point to interconnect with other WDS enabled Access Points and Bridges (such as the Amped Wireless REB175P ProSeries Wi-Fi Range Extender/Bridge).
APR175P USER’S GUIDE To further secure a WDS connection, VLAN IDs may be assigned to the WDS connection. Note: When using WDS, it is recommended that you configure the IP address of each WDS connected device to use the same IP subnet and/or ensure that there is only one active router or DHCP server on the network.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: Access Schedule Access Schedules will enable or disable your 5.0GHz wireless access at a set time based on your predefined schedule. This feature is often used for restricting access to all users (such as children, employees, guests) during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons. a. b. c. d. Enable Access Schedule Select which days you wish for your 5.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 5.0GHz Wi-F Settings: Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings should only be adjusted by technically advanced users. It is not recommended that novice users adjust these settings to avoid degrading wireless performance. Guard Interval: Used to ensure that data transmissions do not interfere with each other. Shorter guard intervals can help to improve overall performance by marginally increasing data rates. 802.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Multicast Rate: Adjust the transfer rate for multicast packets or choose the “auto” setting. Beacon Interval: Indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the router to synch the wireless network. Station Idle Timeout: This feature will disconnect connected devices that are no longer active based on a set interval of time.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE WPS Settings WPS is a Wi-Fi feature created to make Wi-Fi setup simple and easy. Some wireless routers and adapters support this feature with varying names (i.e. one touch setup or WPS). You may enable WPS setup here by selecting the type of WPS setup you wish to use. The Router supports all types of WPS setup: Option A: Push button: You may push the WPS button on the web menu or use the physical button on the back of the Router.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE MAC Address Filtering MAC Address Filtering allows you to deny access or allow access to specific users connecting to the network. Each networking device has a unique address called a MAC address (a 12 digit hex number). By inputting the MAC address into the field, you can define whether that device is allowed into your network or not allowed. A MAC Address may sometimes be referred to as a Physical Address.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE RADIUS: RADIUS Server RADIUS servers provide an additional layer of security by requiring that devices be authenticated before gaining access to a network. Authentication normally includes the use of a user name and password that is verified on a predefined database also known as the RADIUS server. The Access Point supports the use of primary and secondary (backup) RADIUS servers for each frequency: 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Shared Secret: This is the shared password used by both your Access Point and the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server must also be using this exact password to ensure communication between the two. Enter a password (between 1-99 characters in length). Session Timeout: Set a duration when a connected device’s session will timeout. (Between 0-86400) The timeout time begins once the connected device ceases activity with the Access Point. Accounting: Enable or disable RADIUS accounting.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE RADIUS: Internal RADIUS Server If you chose to use the Internal RADIUS server on the RADIUS Server settings menu you will need to configure the Access Point’s Internal, built-in, RADIUS server using this page. Internal Server: Enable or disable the Internal Server. EAP Internal Authentication: Select the EAP authentication type from this menu. EAP Certificate File Format: Accepted certificate file formats are: .pfx and .
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Session Timeout: Set a duration when a connected device’s session will timeout. (Between 0-86400) The timeout time begins once the connected device ceases activity with the Access Point.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE RADIUS: Radius Accounts If you chose to use the Internal RADIUS server on the RADIUS Server settings menu you will need to add User Accounts to authenticate devices that are logging into your network. Enter the name of each user in the User Accounts field. For multiple entries, separate each User Account by a comma or a space. When you are done, click Add.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE WMM / QoS WMM, also known as Wi-Fi Multimedia, prioritizes multimedia (audio, video and voice) data going over Wi-Fi to ensure that they receive the needed bandwidth to perform undeterred. Using QoS, also known as Quality of Service) WMM prioritizes data packets in the following order: Voice, Video, Best Effort, and Background.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE NETWORK SETTINGS Local Network (LAN): Local Network (IPv4) These settings are for your local network only and do not apply to your Internet / ISP connection. DHCP: The Access Point includes a feature to help manage the IP addresses within your network automatically. When connected to a network, the Access Point will obtain an IP address from your router and act as a DHCP Client. However, when there is no connection available, the Access Point will act as a DHCP Server.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE DHCP Client Range: The range of IP addresses provided by the DHCP server is defined by this field. You can limit how many IP addresses are used in your network by setting a smaller or larger range. DHCP Lease Time: The amount of time each device is given a specific IP is decided by the DHCP lease time. After the Lease Time expires, the DHCP server will assign another IP address to the device.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Enable / Disable – Turn the specific wired port on or off Speed & Duplex – Select a speed for the port Flow Control – Enable to allow the Access Point to automatically manage data requests to the wired port and avoid packet collisions 802.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Local Network (LAN): VLAN Virtual Local Area Networks, also known as VLANs, is a feature that allows you to virtually map connected devices and secure access for each wired port. VLAN ID: Devices that are connected to a wired port with a specific VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) ID cannot access or see devices connected to SSIDs or wired ports with a different VLAN ID.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Local Network (LAN): Domain Redirect Domain Redirect allows access to the web interface via a simple web URL: http:setup.ampedwireless.com Disabling Domain Redirect will require that you access the web menu using the IP address instead of the web URL. It is recommended that you note your IP address before disabling this mode, or refrain from disabling Domain Redirect.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Internet Network (WAN): Internet Network (WAN) IPv4 Internet settings normally applies to the Access Point when it is in Router mode. Basic Setup will assist in the initial configuration of your Internet Network settings in Router mode, however, in the case that you wish to adjust settings manually, the options on this page provides you with the tools to do this easily.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE If for some reason you do not get an IP address and you know that your Internet provider uses DHCP, try resetting your modem. Remove the power adapter from the modem as well as the backup battery (if available). Wait about 30 seconds and then power the modem back on. You can run through the Basic Setup Wizard again to see if that fixes your Internet connection issues. PPPoE connections normally requires login information.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Advanced Settings These settings apply to the Local Network and your Internet Connection Network. If you are not familiar with these settings, please refer to a network administrator to avoid putting your network at risk. Enable uPnP: Universal Plug and Play is a network feature that allows uPnP enabled devices to “just work” with each other when connected to the same network. UPnP can work across different network media, such as an Ethernet connection or wireless connection.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Allows the IP security protocol suite to pass through on a VPN connection. Enable PPTP pass through on VPN connection: Allows the PPTP protocol suite to pass through on a VPN connection. Enable L2TP pass through on VPN connection: Allows the L2TP protocol suite to pass through on a VPN connection. 802.1d Spanning Tree (STP): A network protocol that ensures a loop-free topology for networks that have Ethernet bridges.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE ADVANCED SETTINGS Many of the features in the Advanced Settings menu are available only in the Router operational mode. If the Access Point is not in Router mode, these settings may not be available. Port Forwarding Port Forwarding is a rule that tells the Router that if a specific type of request comes in on a specific port, then that request should be forwarded to a specific device on the private network.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Port Filtering Port Filtering is a security measure that prevents users from using specific ports for reasons other than what those ports were originally intended for. For example, TCP port 21 is traditionally used for FTP. However, there is nothing stopping a user from using port 21 for purposes other than FTP access. By enabling Port Filtering on TCP port 21, only FTP communications would be allowed. No other types of communication would be allowed on this port.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) A DMZ is a network location or IP Address that is not protected by the firewall. When enabling DMZ, it is important to note that the device on the IP Address designated as part of the DMZ does not have any protection from the Router’s firewall. The device’s only security would be those built into the operating system. As a general safety rule, devices placed on the DMZ should not have any other network connections to any other devices.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Denial of Service A Denial of Service attack is an attempt by a user (or users) to make a server’s or network’s services unavailable. The user sends a server multiple requests with false return addresses. The server will attempt to respond by sending a request back to the user; however, since the address is false, the server will wait for a response before closing the connection.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE IDS (Intrusion Detection System) Monitor network activities for malicious activities and connection violations. IDS will allow you to block devices that repeatedly fail to connect. When “Block devices” is enabled and a device attempts to connect to the AP, but fails three times within sixty seconds, the device will be blocked for a duration of thirty minutes. (IDS works with WPA based authentication and 802.1x authentication. IDS will not work with networks using WEP security).
APR175P USER’S GUIDE ADMINISTRATION System Status The Administration System Status will provide you with the current status of the Access Point. It provides you with glance at general setup information such as the current operational mode, firmware version and uptime of the Access Point. From here you can quickly change the operational mode by clicking the “Change” button to the right of the operational mode.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Network Statistics Network statistics shows the data activity for each connection type on the Access Point / Router (Internet, Wireless and Wired). The Wireless Connection statistics shows all data activity for both the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz wireless networks separately. The Wired Connection statistics shows all data activity for all users physically connected to the wired ports on the Router.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE System Clock Maintain the internal clock for the Access Point by syncing with your computer’s time or through a network time server. Your system clock settings need to be accurate in order for logs and wireless access schedules to work correctly.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Advanced Settings Product Name: The name of the product is used to easily identify the Access Point in the case where multiple Access Points are installed in the same location. Choose a name consisting of up to 32 characters. Management Protocol: The Access Point supports multiple management interfaces.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE SNMP Trap: Enable or disable SNMP trap to notify managers or network errors SNMP Trap Community: Enter the SNMP Trap Community name for SNMP-TRAP requests SNMP Trap Manager: Specify the IP address for the SNMP Manager 104
APR175P USER’S GUIDE System Logs The System Log is useful for viewing the activity and history of the Access Point. The System Log is also used by Amped Wireless technicians to help troubleshoot your router when needed. It is recommended that you enable all logs in the event that troubleshooting is required. System Log Server: Enable or disable the use of a System Log Server for storing system logs onto another computer. Transfer Logs: Enter the IP address of a System Log Server if you wish to use.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Alarm and LED Settings The Access Point features an internal audio alarm which can be used for multiple purposes. The alarm can be used to easily identify the location of an Access Point. You can also set the duration for the sound. LED lights can also be turned on or off. Select the LED lights that you wish to remain on or off during normal usage.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Upgrade Firmware Amped Wireless continuously updates the firmware for all products in an effort to constantly improve our products and their user experiences. When connected to an active connection with Internet access, the Range Extender can automatically check for new firmware updates that are available by pressing Check Now. Follow the prompts to complete the upgrade process.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE a. b. c. Download the file from the www.ampedwireless.com/support website and remember the location where you saved it. You can save the file to a USB drive and attach the USB drive to the Access Point, or you may save the file to your PC desktop and choose the file from the web menu. Firmware files may also be provided by Amped Wireless support reps. Click Browse and locate the file. Click Upload to begin upgrading. Note: Firmware files normally have a .bin file extension.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Save / Reload Settings Saving your current settings allows you to back-up your current settings which may be reloaded at a later time. You can save or load settings from your computer or from a USB drive attached to the Access Point. To save settings, click Save. For added security, you can also choose to encrypt the saved settings with a password. If you choose to do so, you will need to enter this password in the future when you choose to reload the saved settings.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Password Settings The default settings for the Router are: Login: admin Password: admin If you wish to enable a password to protect unauthorized access to the web menu, you may enter one here.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE ACCESS POINT CONTROLLER SETTINGS Overview Access Point Controller mode creates a master Access Point to manage Access Points (up to 7 simultaneously) that are functioning in Managed Access Point mode (Access Point Controllers cannot manage other devices in Router mode, Access Point mode, WDS-AP mode). The Access Point Controller provides a single web based interface to manage the Wi-Fi SSID, security, VLAN, group settings, firmware upgrades and much more for all Managed Access Points.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Introduction If this is your first time setting up the Access Point Controller the Basic Setup is the easiest way to get up and running with a few Wi-Fi network configurations.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE To configure this: 1) Check that all Access Points are in Managed Access Point mode and are on the same physical network and same IP subnet as the Access Point Controller. 2) Click on Managed AP Settings on the top menu and check that all of your Managed Access Points appear in the Access Points list. 3) Go to Wi-Fi Settings on the left hand menu and add Local WiFi Networks.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE 5) Click on Access Points from the Left side menu, and add an Access Point Group. After setting up the details of your Access Point Group, near the bottom you can configure the Profile Group Settings. Select the Wi-Fi network (WLAN) Group that you created with the Local Wi-Fi Networks. 6) Last apply the Managed Access Points to this group that you wish to use with the WLAN Group settings. Repeat these steps for any additional Managed Access Points that you wish to configure.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE ACCESS POINT CONTROLLER: DASHBOARD Dashboard: System Status The Dashboard System Status will provide you with the current status of the Access Point Controller. It provides you with glance at general setup information such as the firmware version and uptime of the Access Point Controller. From here you can quickly change the operational mode by clicking the “Change” button to the right of the operational mode.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Dashboard: Operational Mode If the Access Point is already in Access Point Controller mode, then the Current Operational Mode should show Access Point Controller. There is nothing else needed to configure on this page if that is the intended operational mode. If you wish to change the operational mode, you may do so here. Selecting an operational mode from the dropdown menu will also provide you with a diagram and overview of the operational mode selected.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Dashboard: Basic Setup Basic Setup for Access Point Controller Mode is covered earlier in this manual. Please visit the Operational Modes (Basic Setup) section to view the details of Basic Setup for Access Point Controller Mode.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Dashboard: Managed AP Overview The Managed AP Overview provides you with information regarding the active Access Points being managed by the Access Point Controller. Access Point Controller Information provides you with basic information regarding the Access Point Controller name, IP address, MAC address and uptime.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Each Managed Access Point will have a Status displayed on the right side. Below is a legend for each status color: Disconnected (Grey): The Access Point cannot be reached and is not available or disconnected from the network. Error (Red): The AP Controller could not connect with the Access Point. This can be because of several reasons such as an authentication error or an incompatible management protocol.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Sound the alarm/buzzer on the Access Point Test Network Connectivity of the Access Point (Ping Test) Reboot the Access Point 120
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Dashboard: Managed AP Map The AP Map provides a visual map of all Managed Access Points and their coverage area. This map can be configured by clicking on the Configure button or going directly to the Managed AP Settings > Managed AP Map Edit menu. The AP Map can be separated by different locations and can be segmented by specific AP Groups that have been assigned. It can be further segmented by Wi-Fi frequencies, whether it be 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE ACCESS POINT CONTROLLER: MANAGED AP STATUS Access Points: Managed APs The Managed APs menu provides you with the full list of active Managed Access Points including information such as their MAC Address, name, IP address, Wi-Fi channel, connected devices, status and a menu of actions for each. Clicking on the MAC Address of the Access Point will take you to the settings page for the Access Point and it is associated Access Point Group’s setting.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Error (Red): The AP Controller could not connect with the Access Point. This can be because of several reasons such as an authentication error or an incompatible management protocol. Busy (Orange): The AP Controller is in the process of configuring the Access Point. Connecting (Yellow): The AP Controller is attempting to connect to the Access Point.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Access Points: Managed APs: Editing an Access Point Clicking on the Edit icon will provide you with a menu of options for configuring a specific Access Point. From this page you can edit an Individual Managed Access Point’s settings such as the device name, description of the Access Point, the AP Group that it belongs to as well as the IP address assignment for the Access Point.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE In addition to this topology, each Access Point Group can override settings from the Default System Group and each Access Point can override settings from the Access Point Group that it belongs to. VLAN settings and Wi-Fi Radio Settings can also be configured here, along with Profile Settings for associated WLAN Groups, RADIUS servers and MAC Filters used by the Access Point.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Access Points: Managed AP Groups The Access Point Groups list shows the current grouping configuration of all Managed Access Points. These settings can be configured from the Managed AP Settings menu. By default there is a System Default group that all Managed Access Points are associated to until they have been configured to another Access Point Group.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE The firmware for all Access Points in the group can also be upgraded using the firmware upgrade button. Access Points: Managed AP Groups: Editing an Access Point Group Clicking the Edit button for Access Point Groups will provide you with a menu of options for configuring the specific AP Group.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE In addition to this topology, each Access Point Group can override settings from the Default System Group and each Access Point can override settings from the Access Point Group that it belongs to. VLAN settings and Wi-Fi Radio Settings can also be configured here for the entire Group, along with Profile Settings for associated WLAN Groups, RADIUS servers and MAC Filters used by all Access Points within the Group.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Wi-Fi Status: Active Wi-Fi Networks The Active Wi-Fi Networks page shows you all Wi-Fi networks that have been configured via the Wi-Fi Settings menu. Clicking on the Wi-Fi network name/ESSID allows you to edit the settings for that Wi-Fi network. Each WLAN Group can have a maximum of 16 Wi-Fi Networks associated to it.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Note: When creating a Wi-Fi Network, you cannot choose whether the network is a 2.4GHz network or a 5GHz network. That attribute, along with other Wi-Fi radio settings, is determined by the Access Point Group configuration. The Access Point Group can add the Wi-Fi Network Group to its 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz profile to associate the network IDs (SSIDs) and security settings configured on via the Wi-Fi Settings page to the associated Access Points.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Wi-Fi Status: Active Groups View all active Wi-Fi Network Groups and the Wi-Fi networks associated to each group. Each Wi-Fi Network must be added to a Wi-Fi Network Group to be associated to an Access Point Group and eventually to a Managed Access Point. Wi-Fi Networks can be added, edited or deleted by going to Managed AP Settings (Top Menu) > Wi-Fi Settings (Left Menu).
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Connected Devices: Active Devices Active Connected Devices shows you information relating to all Wi-Fi devices associated to all Managed Access Points. The list may be refreshed automatically at set time intervals for real time information viewing.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE AP Statistics The statistics menu provides you with detailed information regarding each Managed Access Point. To view, select a specific Access Point from the drop down menu. The time intervals for the statistics are by the hour so you may need to wait for the Access Point to be active for at least an hour to begin seeing data on the graphs. Each report can be collapsed by clicking the ( - ) icon on the top right of each section. To enlarge the report simply click the ( + ) icon.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Managed AP Logs System Logs are useful for viewing the activity and history of any Access Point. The System Log is also used by Amped Wireless technicians to help troubleshoot your router when needed. In Access Point Controller mode, the System Log of any Managed Access Point can be viewed from the Events and Activities Log by selecting the specific Access Point from the dropdown menu.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Network Tools The Access Point provides you with tools to maintain your network and troubleshoot network problems. To use the tools, simply enter a target IP or URL in the field to begin. Ping Test: Checks network connectivity by entering an IP address or URL into the field to perform a ping test. The menu will send out ping packets and wait for a reply from the target IP computer or network device.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE MANAGED AP SETTINGS Access Points The Managed Access Point Settings menu allows you to edit or delete the list of Managed Access Points controlled by the Access Point Controller. Access Point Groups can also be added, edited, cloned or deleted from this menu. Access Point Groups can be configured with unique settings for the 2.4GHz radio and the 5.0GHz radio, as well as Virtual LAN settings. Detailed settings can be configured when you “add” or “edit” an Access Point Group.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE The AP Controller has the following management topology: The AP Controller can configure settings of Managed Access Points (up to 7) A Managed Access Point can belong to a single Access Point Group An Access Point Group can have a 2.4GHz WLAN Group and a 5.0GHz WLAN Group Each WLAN Group can have up to 16 unique WLAN networks or SSIDs (Wi-Fi Networks) Each Managed Access Point will have a Status displayed on the right side.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Waiting Association (Blue): The Access Point has not yet been selected for management by the AP Controller. Each Access Point will also have Action icons associated with each: Disassociate the Access Point from management.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Access Points: Editing a Managed Access Point Clicking on the Edit button for Access Points will provide you with a menu of options for configuring a specific Access Point. From this page you can edit an Individual Managed Access Point’s settings such as the device name, description of the Access Point, the AP Group that it belongs to as well as the IP address assignment for the Access Point.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Access Points: Adding an Access Point Group Clicking the Add or Edit button for Access Point Groups will provide you with a menu of options for configuring the specific AP Group. Access Point Group’s settings such as the group name, description and Managed Access Points that are associated to the Group (bottom of the page). In addition, to basic settings, the page also allows you to override the settings that have been determined by the Default System Group.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Wi-Fi Settings The Wi-Fi settings page allows you to create or edit Wi-Fi networks (WLAN networks) and Wi-Fi Network Groups (WLAN Groups). Each WLAN Group can have a maximum of 16 Wi-Fi Networks associated to it. When adding a Wi-Fi Network, unique settings can be configured such as the SSID, Description of the network, Virtual LAN settings, security settings, load balancing as well as other advanced features.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Wi-Fi Settings: Adding a Wi-Fi Network The Wi-Fi settings page allows you to create or edit Wi-Fi networks (WLAN networks) that can then be associated to a Wi-Fi Network Groups (WLAN Groups). Name/ESSID: The identification name of a Wi-Fi network. VLAN ID: The VLAN ID is a feature that allows you to virtually map connected devices and secure access for each SSID created.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Wireless Client Isolation: Enabling this feature provides an extra layer of security by preventing Wi-Fi devices connected to the selected SSID to communicate with one another (Device Isolation) or by preventing devices connected to an SSID to see devices on another SSID (SSID Isolation). Load Balancing: Limit the number of devices that can connect to the selected SSID. This can assist in managing the bandwidth used by each SSID.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Smart Handover: When multiple Access Points are installed in an environment where devices roam over a larger area, Smart Handover allows the Access Point to disconnect a connected device once the signal is crosses a defined RSSI decibel (signal receiving sensitivity) threshold to allow it to easily connect to the neighboring Access Point. Note, some older Wi-Fi devices may not be compatible with the Smart Handover feature.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Each WLAN Group can have a maximum of 16 Wi-Fi Networks associated to it. The WLAN Groups can later be added to an Access Point Group for use with the Access Points associated to the Access Point Group. The VLAN ID settings for each Wi-Fi Network can also be overridden here.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE RADIUS Server Settings Internal and External RADIUS Servers and accounts can be added here and later assigned to a RADIUS Server Group. An Access Point Group can then add the RADIUS Server Group to its profile and use the RADIUS Server for all Access Points associated to that group and all devices connecting to through those Access Points.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE you can select a RADIUS Group to use or you can override a RADIUS Group setting if one has already been set by the Default System Group. Note: Each Wi-Fi Network (WLAN/SSID) must also have RADIUS servers selected as Additional Authentication methods in order for the RADIUS Servers to work. This can be configured here: Managed AP Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Local Wi-Fi Networks (Add/Edit).
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Access Control MAC Address filtering can be configured for Access Point Groups to use. To do so, first add a list of MAC Addresses that you wish to apply to the MAC Address filtering rules. Each MAC Address should be separated by a space or a new line. Next, create a MAC Address Filtering Group. Create a name and description for the group and set the action to Allow or Deny. Lastly, select the MAC Addresses that will be associated to this group.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE To do so, go to Managed AP Settings (Top Menu), then Access Points (Left Menu) to edit or add an Access Point Group. Under the Profile Group Settings for the Access Point Group, you can select a MAC Filter Group to use or you can override a MAC Filter Group setting if one has already been set by the Default System Group. Note: Each Wi-Fi Network (WLAN/SSID) must also have MAC Filters selected as Additional Authentication methods in order for MAC Filtering to work.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Managed AP Map Edit The Managed AP Map Edit menu allows you to upload custom floor plans and customize the Map based on your specific installation environment. Follow the instructions to do this: 1) Click Add to create a new floor plan 2) When the menu appears, clock Choose File to locate the image file for your floor plan. Once it has been selected, click Upload. 3) Create a name for your floor plan, such as First Floor and provide a description if needed.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Firmware Upgrade The Access Point Controller provides the ability to upgrade the firmware to multiple Access Points simultaneously. 1) Select the firmware file that you wish to use and Upload it 2) Select the Access Points that you wish to upgrade or select Upgrade All to upgrade all Managed Access Points. The list of Access Point Groups includes associated Access Points for each group. Each Access Point will have its IP address listed.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE LOCAL ACCESS POINT SETTINGS Local Access Point Settings are used to configure the Access Point settings of the Access Point Controller. While in Access Point Controller mode, the Access Point still functions as a standard Access Point and provides access to network devices through 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz Wi-Fi networks. These settings apply only to the Access Point Controller and not to any of the Managed Access Points being configured by the Access Point Controller.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wireless Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz, 5.0GHz Wireless Speed: 2.4GHz: Up to 450Mbps 5GHz: Up to 1300Mbps Amplifier: 3 x High Power 5GHz Amplifiers 3 x High Power 2.4GHz Amplifiers 3 x 5.0GHz Low Noise Amplifiers 3 x 2.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE DEFAULT SETTINGS The default settings for your Access Point are listed here. If for some reason you need to return your Access Point back to default settings, hold down the Reset button on the back panel for 10 seconds. The Access Point will reset back to factory settings as listed below: IP Address: 192.168.80.1 Web Menu Access: http://setup.ampedwireless.com Login: admin Password: admin 2.4GHz SSID: Amped_APR_2.4 5GHz SSID: Amped_APR_5.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT INFORMATION We are here to help. If you have any issues with your Access Point please contact us. To contact Amped Wireless’ Technical Support use one of the following methods: Phone: 888-573-8820 Email: techsupport@ampedwireless.com Web: www.ampedwireless.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Troubleshooting The tips in this guide are listed in order of relevance. Try solution (a) before trying solution (b), etc. Troubleshooting: Web Menu Access Issues I entered setup.ampedwireless.com and it failed to open the web menu. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Make sure your computer is connected to the Access Point wirelessly and NOT using a network cable. Ensure the power is plugged in and on. Try to access the setup menu again.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE h. If you are using a Static IP, you will need to enter the assigned IP Address into the web browser to access the web menu. When using a Static IP, the setup.ampedwireless.com shortcut will no longer work.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Troubleshooting: Connection Issues I do not have Internet access when connecting to the Access Point. a. b. c. Your router or original network may not have Internet access. First check to see if you are able to access the Internet by connecting directly with your router. If you cannot, there is a problem with your router that needs to be fixed first. If you are able to access the internet, continue with the following troubleshooting options below.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE My Access Point was working fine previously, but now I can no longer access the Internet through the Access Point. a. b. The settings on your router’s network may have changed or you may have lost internet connection on your home router. Any changes to the DHCP settings of your home router may affect the Internet connection of the Access Point. Check the settings on your router and try again. Reboot the Access Point by unplugging the power adapter and plugging it back in.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE c. Reset the Access Point back to default settings and try the Basic Setup again. To reset the Access Point back to default settings, hold the Reset Button (on the back panel) down for five (5) to ten (10) seconds. After the Access Point has fully reset, use an Ethernet cable and connect to the Access Point. Log in to the web menu at http://setup.ampedwireless.com and reconfigure the settings for your Access Point. The connection through the Access Point seem slow.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Troubleshooting: Wireless Issues I am only getting 3 or 4 wireless signal bars on my wireless computer and I am within 10 feet of the Access Point. a. b. c. Step back at least 10 feet from the Access Point and check your signal again. The Access Point emits high power, long range Wi-Fi signals that may confuse your wireless adapter signal reading at close range. The speed and signal are at 100%, however your readout may not be displaying the data correctly.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE d. Adjust the Antennas of the Access Point in different angles. My wireless adapter does not connect at the maximum wireless speed. a. b. c. d. e. Your wireless network adapter may be outdated and have older wireless technology not capable of achieving the wireless network speeds of the Access Point. To achieve maximum wireless speeds, it is required that you have a 802.11n (2.4GHz) or 802.11ac (5.0GHz) adapter.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Troubleshooting: Web Menu Feature Issues My Wireless Access Schedule is being erratic and not working at the correct times. a. You need to adjust your Time Zone Settings from the Management web menu page. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is not working. Push button configuration does not detect the connection. a. The Access Point supports WPS connections however some companies may use proprietary code for their own push button configurations.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Many of the features in the Web Menu are greyed out and cannot be selected. For example, in Advanced Features most features are not selectable. a. Certain features such as Port Forwarding and DMZ are only available when the Access Point is in Router mode. Ensure that you are using the proper operational mode for the feature you wish to enable.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Troubleshooting: Access Point Controller Issues I cannot access the Wi-Fi networks of the Access Point Controller. (Not the Wi-Fi networks of the Managed Access Points). a. b. The “Local AP Wi-Fi” settings for the AP Controller may be disabled. While in AP Controller mode, select Local AP Wi-Fi from the top navigation menu, then select 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz Wi-Fi Settings > Basic Settings from the left side menu. Enable the Wi-Fi Radio.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE e. blocking communication between the Access Points, Basic Setup will not be able to discover the Access Points to configure them. Please make sure all Access Points are on the same network. Check that all Managed Access Points are on the same IP subnet as the Access Point Controller.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE I cannot configure Wi-Fi networks for my Managed Access Points. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Access Point Controller Management Topology: The AP Controller can configure settings of Managed Access Points (up to 7). A Managed Access Point can belong to a single Access Point Group. An Access Point Group can have a 2.4GHz WLAN Group and a 5.0GHz WLAN Group. Each WLAN Group can have up to 16 unique WLAN networks or SSIDs.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE I have configured MAC Address Filtering and/or RADIUS servers, but they do not work for my Managed Access Points. a. Each Wi-Fi Network (WLAN/SSID) must also have RADIUS servers or MAC Filters selected as an Additional Authentication method in order for the feature to work. This can be configured here: Managed AP Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Local Wi-Fi Networks (Add/Edit). I have configured an AP Map, but I cannot see it in the Managed AP Map menu. a. b.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE WARRANTY & REGULATORY INFORMATION The Amped Wireless (A division of Newo Corporation, Inc.) Limited Warranty Warranty Period: The Amped Wireless Limited Warranty is for one (1) year from the date of purchase for new products. Refurbished products carry the Limited Warranty for thirty (30) days after the date of purchase.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Limitations: IN NO EVENT SHALL AMPED WIRELESS’ (NEWO CORPORATION’S) LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, ACCESSORIES OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE discretion of Amped Wireless and determined based on the details of each RMA case. Customers outside of the United States of America are responsible for all shipping and handling costs including custom duties, taxes and all other related charges. Technical Support: The Amped Wireless Limited Warranty is not related to the terms, conditions and policies of Amped Wireless Elite Support offerings. For questions regarding support, please contact techsupport@ampedwireless.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Regulatory Information FCC Statement and Declaration: Amped Wireless declares that this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Operation of this device is subject to the following two (2) conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution and Safety Notices: Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Industry Canada Statement: This Class B digital apparatus complies with RSS-210 and ICES-003 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two (2) conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Déclaration d’Industrie Canada : Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux réglementations RSS210 et ICES-003 d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement de cet appareil est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) Cet appareil ne peut pas causer de brouillage préjudiciable (2) Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences pouvant provoquer un dysfonctionnement.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE LEGAL NOTICES & DISCLAIMERS Copyright Information and Trademark Usage Guidelines © 2014 Amped Wireless / Newo Corporation. All rights reserved. Amped Wireless, Newo Corporation, and the Amped Wireless logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Newo Corporation. All non-Amped Wireless trademarks, logos, brands and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Amped Wireless does not claim any relation.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE purposes is strictly prohibited. The Amped Wireless logo requires permission for use. For use of the Amped Wireless logo, please email legal@ampedwireless.com. Use of Amped Wireless' trademarks requires the use of the proper trademark symbol in all usage cases. The guidelines for trademark usage apply to all Amped Wireless customers, employees, vendors, consultants, licensees and any other third party.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE damage to data arising out of the use or inability to use any Amped Wireless product, damages resulting from use of or reliance on information present, even with prior notice to Amped Wireless. All non-Amped Wireless trademarks, logos, brands and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Amped Wireless does not claim any relation.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Software Licenses / Disclaimers This product contains Software (including firmware), licensed to you, the purchaser, by Amped Wireless. This also includes Software downloaded from an authorized website, such as www.ampedwireless.com or from an authorized application market such as Google Play or Apple’s App Store. This license allows you to operate the Software in the manner described in the user’s manual for the purchased product.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BACK UP YOUR SYSTEM INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DATA THAT YOU MAY USE OR POSSESS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT. ANY MATERIAL, INFORMATION OR DATA DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED IS ACCESSED AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK, AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR PRODUCT, OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF SUCH MATERIAL, INFORMATION OR DATA.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE Dispute Resolution / Arbitration This section describes how you agree to resolve any disputes with Amped Wireless regarding these Terms of Use or your purchase of any product from Amped Wireless and your use of that product. You and Amped Wireless agree to the following resolution process.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE It is important that you understand that the arbitrator’s decision will be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. If the arbitrator rules against Amped Wireless, in addition to accepting whatever responsibility is ordered by the arbitrator, we will reimburse your reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. It's important to us that we address any issues you might have promptly.
APR175P USER’S GUIDE As an exception to this arbitration agreement, Amped Wireless is happy to give you the right to pursue in small claims court any claim that is within that court's jurisdiction as long as you proceed only on an individual basis. We would hope that our customer service agents could resolve any disputes you have with us without resorting to arbitration. Before initiating any arbitration proceeding, you agree to first discuss the matter informally with Amped Wireless for at least 30 days.
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