Setup guide

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Find an optimal setup location between your wireless router and
your wireless dead zone
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.
Setup Summary
Amped_Wireless
Configure Settings for your Extended Network
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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.
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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.
If your Home Network has security enabled, you
will need to enter the key here.
Click Next to continue.
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Home Network Security Settings (if necessary)
Connect your PC to the Range Extender
Attach the two included antennas.
Connect to the Range Extender's Wi-Fi network: Amped_Wireless
(See back for operating system specific instructions.)
Connect to the Range Extender's Wi-Fi network: Amped_Wireless
(See back for operating system specific instructions.)
Attach the Power Adapter to the Range Extender’s port and an available power outlet.
PWR
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: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support
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Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer (8.0 and up). Do not use Firefox.
http://setup.ampedwireless.com
Open your web browser
If the URL fails to open, then try: http://192.168.1.240
Enter the setup web address into your browser:
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.
ACCESSING THE WEB MENU DOES NOT REQUIRE INTERNET ACCESS. THE MENU IS SERVED FROM THE RANGE EXTENDER.
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".
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— R E A D F I R S T —
SETUP GUIDE
High Power Wireless-N Range Extender
Need Help? Give us a call.
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support
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Scan for a Home Network to Extend
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Highlight and select the Wi-Fi network
that you wish to extend.
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.
Recommended Signal
Select the Wi-Fi network with
a signal strength greater than 70%
for the most reliable connection.
>70%
Poor signal connections may cause slow speeds
or dropped connections.
IMPORTANT:
PLACE THE RANGE EXTENDER IN A LOCATION WHERE IT CAN RECEIVE
A STRONG SIGNAL FROM YOUR WIRELESS ROUTER
This can be done before or after setup is complete. The Range Extender will save your settings.
>70%
RECOMMENDED
SIGNAL STRENGTH
Internet
Home/Office Network
Dead Zone
Wireless Router
>70%
RECOMMENDED
SIGNAL STRENGTH
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