Amped Wireless UA1000 User manual

UA1000
High Power Wireless-N 500mW
Directional USB Adapter
User’s Guide

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 2
GETTING STARTED........................................................................................................................... 3
Package Contents......................................................................................................................... 3
Connectors and LED Indicators .................................................................................................... 4
SETUP GUIDE ................................................................................................................................... 5
Windows 7 and Vista Installation ................................................................................................ 5
Windows XP and 2000 Installation ............................................................................................ 13
Using the Amped Wireless Utility (Windows) ....................................................................... 22
Mac OS X Installation ................................................................................................................. 26
Using the Amped Wireless Utility (Mac) ............................................................................... 39
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 42
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION ................................................................... 43
WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION .......................................................................... 52

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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: [e-mail]
Call: 888-573-8830
Web: www.ampedwireless.com

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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 2.0 Cable
Setup CD (Driver, Software and User’s Guide)
Setup Guide

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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.

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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.

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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.

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d) Continue with the Installation
Click Next to proceed with the installation.
e) Continue with the Installation

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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. If only one USB port is available, insert the USB
connector labeled Primary.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.