User’s Guide High Power Wireless-150N Compact USB Adapter UA150C
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 2 GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................................................. 3 Package Contents ........................................................................................................................... 3 Connectors and LED Indicators ..................
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package: High Power Wireless Adapter USB Connector Cap High Power 3dBi Antenna Setup CD (Driver, Software and Users Guide) Setup Guide 3
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE Connectors and LED Indicators USB: The USB 2.0 connector attaches the Adapter to your computers USB port. (Do not insert the USB Adapter until after you have installed the software and driver from the CD) Antenna Connector: RJ-SMA antenna connector. Compatible with all antennas with RP-SMA connectors. Upgradable to high gain antennas for more range Activity LED: Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is passing through the High Power Adapter.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE SETUP GUIDE Windows 7 and Vista Installation a) Power on your PC and Insert the CD.
UA150C USERS’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) Click Yes to allow the program to make changes and continue with the installation.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE d) Select your Language Select the language for the installation process and click Next e) Continue with the Installation Click Next to proceed with the installation 7
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE f) Continue with the Installation Click Install to proceed to the next step g) 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.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE h) Insert the High Power USB Adapter After the computer has fully rebooted, locate an available USB port and insert the USB Adapter. Windows should automatically begin installing the driver for use with the USB Adapter. i) Connect to a Wireless Network Locate the Wireless Icon on your Windows desktop (located on the bottom right corner) and click it to view available wireless networks. Highlight your desired network and click Connect.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE Windows XP and 2000 Installation a) Power on your PC and Insert the CD.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE d) Begin the Installation Click Next to continue with the installation. e) Continue the Installation Click Install to continue with the installation.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE f) 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. g) Insert the High Power USB Adapter After the computer has fully rebooted, locate an available USB port and insert the USB Adapter. The Windows XP/2000 Found New Hardware Wizard should appear.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE h) 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. i) 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.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE j) 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. k) Open the Amped Wireless Utility Locate the Amped Wireless Utility Icon on the windows desktop and double-click it to open.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE l) Connect to a Wireless Network Click on the Available Network 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. m) Connect to a Wireless Network Once the Utility has finished scanning for wireless networks, highlight your network and double-click it to join the network.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE n) 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. o) 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.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE Using the Amped Wireless Utility (XP/2000) 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).
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE Mac OS X Installation (For OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, and 10.
UA150C USERS’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 version.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE f) Begin the Installation Click Continue to begin the installation. g) Continue the Installation Click Continue to proceed with the installation.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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 an available USB port.
UA150C USERS’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 Button (upper left corner) and select System Preferences from the drop-down list. From there, select Network.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE q) Activate the USB Adapter For OS X 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.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE For OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and 10.7 Lion ONLY: Select 11n 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.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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).
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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).
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wireless Standard: 802.11n, (Compatible with 802.11b/g) Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz Wireless Speed: 150Mbps Rx/Tx Amplifier: Low Noise Amplifier Wireless Sensitivity: -95dBm Wireless Output Power: Up to 21 dBm Antennas: 1 x Detachable High Gain 3dBi Antennas 1 x Reverse SMA Connectors 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.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE No networks appear in the scan results. a. b. c. d. e. The wireless adapter may be out of range. Double check that the antenna is secured tightly to the adapter and scan for wireless networks 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. If possible, locate your wireless router and see that the wireless LED is blinking correctly.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE unenforceable, its remaining provisions shall remain in effect. All costs of shipping the product to Amped Wireless shall be borne solely by the purchaser. 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.
UA150C USERS’S GUIDE need to file a warranty claim, please call Amped Wireless’ Customer Service or visit www.ampedwirleess.com/support to fill out a Return Authorization (RMA) form and obtain a Return Authorization (RMA) number. A dated proof of original purchase and the RMA number is required to process warranty claims. You are responsible for properly packaging and shipping the product at your cost and risk to Amped Wireless.
UA150C USERS’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.
UA150C USERS’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.
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