User’s Guide High Power Wireless-N 500mW Directional USB Adapter UA1000
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 2 GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................................... 3 Package Contents......................................................................................................................... 3 Connectors and LED Indicators ............................
UA1000 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.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package: High Power Wireless-N 500mW Directional USB Adapter Dual USB 2.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Connectors and LED Indicators Mini USB: The included Dual USB 2.0 cable attaches to the Mini USB connector on the Adapter. The other end connects to USB ports on your PC. Do not attach the cable until after you have installed the software. Activity LED: Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is passing through the High Power Adapter. WPS Button: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button enables one touch setup of the High Power Adapter with compatible wireless routers.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE SETUP GUIDE Windows 7 and Vista Installation a) Power on your PC and Insert the CD. Locate the Setup CD and insert it into your CD drive.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE b) When the Menu page appears click on Install software to begin the installation process. If the Menu page does not appear, select Run Autoload.exe if prompted or browse your CD drive and double-click the Autoload.exe file. c) If prompted, click Yes to allow the program to make changes and continue with the installation.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE d) Continue with the Installation Click Next to proceed with the installation.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE f) Restart your Computer A prompt will appear asking you to restart your computer. Select Yes and click Finish to restart your computer. Be sure to save any unsaved work before clicking Finish to avoid losing any unsaved data. g) Plug in the High Power USB Adapter After the computer has fully rebooted, locate two available USB ports and insert the USB Adapter. Windows should automatically begin installing the driver for use with the USB Adapter.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE h) Open the Amped Wireless Utility Locate the Amped Wireless Utility icon on the windows desktop and double-click it to open. i) Connect to a Wireless Network With the Utility open, click on the Available Networks tab to begin scanning for available wireless networks. Note: Before continuing, make sure the following checkboxes on the bottom of the Utility are NOT checked: Disable Adapter, Radio Off and Windows Zero Config.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE j) Connect to a Wireless Network Click Refresh to rescan for networks. Once the Utility has finished scanning for wireless networks, highlight your network and double-click it to join the network. k) Connect to a Wireless Network If the network you are attempting to connect to is secured, you will need to enter the security key here. Under Network Key, enter the key and then confirm the key again and click OK.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE l) Connect to a Wireless Network Congratulations, you are now successfully connected to your wireless network. The General tab will show your connection status and connection quality. On the bottom right corner of your desktop the Utility will also display your link quality so you can easily view it at any time.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE m) Position the Directional Antenna To optimize the performance of your High Power USB Adapter, position the antenna towards the source of your wireless network. Check the signal strength of your wireless connection as you adjust the direction of the antenna to find the optimal location with the best signal strength.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Windows XP and 2000 Installation a) Power on your PC and Insert the CD. Locate the Setup CD and insert it into your CD drive.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE b) When the Menu page appears click on Install Software to begin the installation process. If the Menu page does not appear, select Run Autoload.exe if prompted or browse your Cd drive and double-click the Autoload.exe file. c) Begin the Installation Click Next to continue with the installation.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE d) Continue with the Installation e) Restart your Computer After the installation has completed, a prompt will appear asking you to restart your computer. Select Yes and click Finish to restart.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE f) Insert the High Power USB Adapter After the computer has fully rebooted, locate two available USB ports and insert the USB Adapter. The Found New Hardware Wizard should appear. If only one USB port is available, insert the USB connector labeled Primary. g) Found New Hardware Wizard When the Found New Hardware Wizard Appears and asks to search for software, select No, Not at this time. Click Next to continue.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE h) Found New Hardware Wizard When prompted by the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the software, select Install the Software Automatically (Recommended) and click Next. The Wizard should begin to install the software and driver for the High Power USB Adapter. i) Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard After the Wizard has finished installing the software for the High Power Adapter click Finish to close the Wizard and begin using your High Power Adapter.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE j) Open the Amped Wireless Utility Locate the Amped Wireless Utility Icon on the windows desktop and double-click it to open. k) Connect to a Wireless Network With the Utility open, click on the Available Networks tab to begin scanning for available wireless networks. Note: Before continuing, make sure the following checkboxes on the bottom of the Utility are NOT checked: Disable Adapter, Radio Off and Windows Zero Config.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE l) Connect to a Wireless Network Click Refresh to rescan for networks. Once the Utility has finished scanning for wireless networks, highlight your network and double-click it to join the network. m) Connect to a Wireless Network If the network you are attempting to connect is secured, you will need to enter the security key here. Under Network Key, enter the key and then confirm the key again and click OK.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE n) Connect to a Wireless Network Congratulations, you are now successfully connected to your wireless network. The General tab will show your connection status and connection quality. On the bottom right corner of your desktop the Utility will also display your link quality so you can easily view it at any time.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE o) Position the Directional Antenna To optimize the performance of your High Power USB Adapter, position the antenna towards the source of your wireless network. Check the signal strength of your wireless connection as you adjust the direction of the antenna to find the optimal location with the best signal strength.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Using the Amped Wireless Utility (Windows) General: The General tab provides information regarding the current status of your High Power Adapter. If you are connected to a wireless network, it will display the connection details as well as the IP address settings. Renew IP: Request a new IP address from your wireless router. Use this feature in the case where your internet connection stops working (but you are still connected to the wireless network).
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Profile: Save the settings and password to any wireless connection by using profiles. Profiles allow you to automatically connect to a saved wireless network whenever you are in range of the network. Profiles can be ranked in order of priority in the case where multiple networks are in the same vicinity. Available Networks: Displays the available networks within your range.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Status: The Status tab displays information regarding the driver, current settings, connection details and other device information. Statistics: Displays the current data traffic information where TX stands for transfer and RX stands for receive.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Wi-Fi Protect Setup: WPS (also known as one touch setup or push button configuration) allows for an alternative method to connect to a wireless network. The Amped Wireless Utility provides two WPS methods to use: PIN code connection or PBC (Push Button Configuration). PBC works if your WPS enabled router designates that you push a button on your wireless adapter to connect to the network. This button serves as a virtual button to push when needed.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Mac OS X Installation (For OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7) a) Power on your Mac computer and Insert the Setup CD.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE b) Access the Menu Page From the autoload folder, click START HERE to open the CD Menu. If the CD menu does not load, browse the CD to find the Install Software file for your Mac’s operating system. c) Find your Operating System Version Click on the Apple Icon (upper-left corner). Select About this Mac and note the Mac OS X.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE d) CD Menu: Select your Operating System From the CD Menu, find the OS X version and processor that matches your Mac and select it to begin installing the software. e) Find the Folder on the Setup CD Open your OS X version folder and then click the Installation file to begin the installation.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE f) Begin the Installation Click Continue to begin the installation. g) Continue the Installation Click Continue to proceed with the installation.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE h) Select your Installation Language Select the language that you wish to continue the installation in and click Continue. i) Continue the Installation Click Agree to accept the software license agreement and proceed with the installation. Note: If prompted, select the hard drive that you wish to install the software on and click Continue to proceed.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE j) Continue the Installation Click Install to proceed with the installation. k) Enter your Password If prompted, enter your password to allow the setup process to install the necessary files on your Mac.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE l) Continue the Installation The installation wizard will notify you that a restart of your Mac is necessary after the installation completes. Click Continue Installation to proceed with the installation. m) Restart your Computer When the software has finished installing, you will be prompted to restart your Mac. Click Restart to reboot your computer.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE n) Turn off your Airport Card After the computer reboots, disable any AirPort cards that may be installed on your Mac by selecting the wireless icon (upper-right corner) and select Turn AirPort Off. If you do not have an Airport Card, continue to the next step. o) Insert the High Power USB Adapter Once all Airport Cards have been disabled you may insert the High Power USB Adapter into your USB port. Locate two available USB ports and connect the adapter to your computer.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE p) Activate the USB Adapter You may be prompted to activate your USB Adapter in Network Preferences (below). If not, select the Apple icon (upper left corner) and select System Preferences from the drop-down list. From there, select Network.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE q) Activate the USB Adapter For OS X 10.4 Tiger and 10.5 Leopard ONLY: (For OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and 10.7 Lion see next page) Select Ethernet Adapter (en#) and click Advanced. In the Advanced Menu, check that the adapter is Using DHCP and then click OK.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE For OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and 10.7 Lion ONLY: Select Amped Wireless Adapter and Click Apply. r) Connect to a Wireless Network Once your USB Adapter has been activated, the Amped Wireless Utility should automatically load. Select the Available Networks tab to view nearby networks. Highlight the wireless network that you wish to connect to and click Connect to join the network.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE s) Connect to a Wireless Network If the network you are attempting to connect to has security enabled, you will need to enter the security key here. Under Network Key, enter the key and then confirm the key again and click OK.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE t) Connect to a Wireless Network Congratulations, you are now successfully connected to your wireless network. The Link Status tab will show your connection status and connection quality. You can access the Amped Wireless Utility at any time by selecting the icon on your desktop. (The USB Adapter must be attached). Position the Directional Antenna towards the source of your wireless network for optimal performance.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Using the Amped Wireless Utility (Mac) Link Status: The Link Status tab provides information regarding the current status of your High Power Adapter. If you are connected to a wireless network, it will display the connection details, security type and signal strength of your current connection. Turn Radio Off: If you wish to disable your wireless connection for any reason, you may select this button to disable the wireless radio on the High Power Adapter.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Profile: Save the settings and password to any wireless connection by using profiles. Profiles allow you to automatically connect to a saved wireless network whenever you are in range of the network. Profiles can be ranked in order of priority in the case where multiple networks are in the same vicinity. Available Network: Displays all the available wireless networks within range of the High Power Adapter. To connect, select the wireless network and click Connect.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Advanced Settings: Configure advanced wireless settings for your High Power Adapter. It is recommended that only experienced wireless network technicians adjust these settings. WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (also known as one touch setup or push button configuration) allows for an alternative method to connect to a wireless network. The Amped Wireless Utility supports PIN code connection and PBC (Push Button Configuration).
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wireless Standard: 802.11n (Compatible with 802.11b/g) Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz Wireless Speed: 300Mbps Rx/Tx Amplifier: Low Noise Amplifiers, 500mW Power Amplifiers Wireless Sensitivity: -95dBm Wireless Output Power: Up to 27 dBm Antennas: High Gain Directional, Dual Polarity Antenna Warranty: 1 Year Setup Requirements: Available Wireless 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n Network Windows® 2000, XP (32/64 bit), Vista (32/64 bit), or 7 (32/64 bit) Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION We are here to help. If you have any issues with your High Power Wireless USB Adapter 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.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Troubleshooting The tips in this guide are listed in order of relevance. Try solution (a) before trying solution, (b) etc. I cannot get the CD menu page to appear in Windows. a. b. Insert the CD into your CD drive (or DVD) and click on Start, then My Computer. Find your CD or DVD drive and right click it, select explore or open. Find the autoload.exe file and double click it to access the CD menu.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE No networks appear in the scan results. a. b. c. d. e. The wireless adapter may not be positioned optimally. The directional antenna should be pointed towards the source of the wireless network. Double check that the antenna is positioned optimally and try again. Verify that the adapter is firmly inserted into your USB drive and try to scan for networks again. Check to see that the wireless network you are connecting to is functioning correctly.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE f. Uninstall the software by clicking Start, then select Control Panel, then select Programs. Find the Amped Wireless program and uninstall it. Once fully uninstalled, remove the adapter from your USB port, reinstall the Amped Wireless software using the supplied instructions and try again. The Activity LED does not come on and nothing happens when the adapter is plugged in. a. b. c. d. If the LED is not on, this means the adapter does not have power or is installed incorrectly.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE e. Uninstall the software by clicking Start, then select Control Panel, then select Programs. Find the Amped Wireless program and uninstall it. Once fully uninstalled, remove the adapter from your USB port, reinstall the Amped Wireless software using the supplied instructions and try again. The Activity LED is blinking but I cannot access the Internet. a. b. You may have a mismatch in your SSID or your wireless security key.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE c. The wireless router that you are connecting to may have lost its internet connection. If possible, check the connection between your router and the ISP. I have a dual-band wireless router and I cannot connect to it. Log into the Web Menu for your dual-band wireless router and adjust the wireless settings. Change the wireless band to mixed mode 2.4GHz and 5GHz or 2.4GHz only. The connection seems slow or the utility states a slow connection (54Mbps or lower) a. b. c. d. e.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE f. If you have an original wireless adapter or Ethernet adapter that may be causing problems with your wireless connection or making your wireless connection slow. To disable it: Windows: Click Start, then Control Panel, then Device Manager. Under Network Adapters locate your original wireless or wired adapter (not the Amped Wireless adapter). Right click the adapter and select disable. Mac: Click on the wireless icon in the top right corner of your desktop. Select Turn Airport Off.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE d. If you have an original wireless adapter or Ethernet adapter that may be causing problems with your wireless connection or making your wireless connection slow. To disable it: Windows: Click Start, then Control Panel, then Device Manager. Under Network Adapters locate your original wireless or wired adapter (not the Amped Wireless adapter). Right click the adapter and select disable. Mac: Click on the wireless icon in the top right corner of your desktop. Select Turn Airport Off.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE I have connection problems or unstable wireless performance and I have a built in wireless adapter or an Ethernet adapter on my computer. a. If you feel that your original wireless adapter or Ethernet adapter is causing problems with your wireless connection or making your wireless connection slow you may need to disable your original adapter. Windows: Click Start, then Control Panel, then Device Manager.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE WARRANTY AND 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.
UA1000 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.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE warranty claims. You are responsible for properly packaging and shipping the product at your cost and risk to Amped Wireless. The bearer of cost related to shipping repaired or replaced product back to the purchaser will be at the sole 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.
UA1000 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.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE 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. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Avoid use of this product near water or during an electrical storm as there may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lighting.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of [5.4] dB.
UA1000 USER’S GUIDE Cet appareil numérique de la classe [*] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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