Amped Wireless RE1200EX User manual

User’s GuideUser’s Guide
RE1200EX
HIGH POWERTM AC1200
PRO WI-FI®RANGE EXTENDER

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... 2
GETTING STARTED ...................................................................... 3
Package Contents.............................................................................3
LED Indicators ..................................................................................4
Inside Panel......................................................................................5
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Adapter..................................................6
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS......................................................... 7
SETUP GUIDE.............................................................................10
5.0GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ..............................................................22
Home Network Settings (5.0GHz)...................................................22
Extended Network Settings (5.0GHz)..............................................23
Security (5.0GHz)............................................................................ 25
Wi-Fi Protected Setup –WPS (5.0GHz) ...........................................26
User Access (5.0GHz).....................................................................27
Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz) ............................................. 28
Access Schedule (5.0GHz)............................................................... 29
Advanced Settings (5.0GHz) ........................................................... 30
2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ..............................................................31
Home Network Settings (2.4GHz)...................................................31
Extended Network Settings (2.4GHz)..............................................32
Wi-Fi Protected Setup –WPS (2.4GHz) ...........................................35
User Access (2.4GHz)......................................................................36
Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4GHz) ............................................. 37
Access Schedule (2.4GHz)............................................................... 38
Advanced Settings (2.4GHz) ...........................................................39
BOOSTBAND™ TECHNOLOGY.....................................................41
ANTENNA SETTINGS .................................................................. 42
NETWORK SETTINGS..................................................................43
IP Settings.......................................................................................43
Wired Port Routing.........................................................................45
MANAGEMENT FEATURES .........................................................46
Device Status ..................................................................................47
Network Statistics...........................................................................49
System Clock..................................................................................50
System Logs....................................................................................51
Upgrade Firmware .........................................................................52
Password Settings ..........................................................................55
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................... 55
DEFAULT SETTINGS.................................................................... 57
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFO................................... 58
WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION…….……….……….. 73
LEGAL NOTICES, LICENSES AND DISCLAIMERS……..………………….. 82

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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 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: 888-573-8820
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 AC1200 Pro Wi-Fi Range Extender
30 ft Power over Ethernet Cable
Power over Ethernet Adapter
Standard Ethernet Cable
Power Cable
Metal Desktop Stand
Metal Pole Mounting Clamp
Plastic Pole Mounting Tie
Setup Guide

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LED Indicators
a) Power: When lit, the power is on.
b)
c) POE: Shows the connection status of the
Network port on the PoE Adapter
d)
e) LAN: Shows the connection status and data
activity of your local network (network
devices connected to the Pro Range
Extender).
f) 2.4GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when 2.4GHz wireless data traffic is passing through the Pro
Range Extender.
g)
h) 5.0GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when 5.0GHz wireless data traffic is passing through the Pro
Range Extender.
External Antenna: When lit, the external antenna port is active, and the Internal antenna is
bypassed.

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Inside Panel
a) Optional External Antenna Port: RJ-SMA antenna
connector. Compatible with all antennas with RP-SMA
connectors. Upgradable to high gain antennas for more
range. See the External Antenna configuration section for
setup procedures.
b) PoE Port: Power over Ethernet capable RJ-45 port used
to connect the Pro Range Extender to the included PoE
Adapter for power and data connectivity.
c) LAN Port: RJ-45 port used to connect additional network
devices to the Pro Range Extender.
d) Reset Button: Hold down the reset button for over 5 seconds to reset the Pro Range Extender to
default settings.

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Power over Ethernet (PoE) Adapter
a) Power Adapter Port: Connect the included power adapter to the PoE
adapter port for powering the Pro Range Extender.
b) Extender Port: Connect a PoE cable between the PoE Adapter’s Extender
port and the PoE port on the Pro Range Extender to provide power to the
Pro Range Extender.
c) LAN Port: RJ-45 port used to connect additional network devices to the Pro Range Extender.
d) Power: Power cable port is located on the back of the adapter

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Desktop Mounting (Indoor)
a) Place the stand in an optimum location.
b) Secure the RE1200EX onto the desktop mount
by sliding it down onto the L shaped desktop
mount.
c) Position the cables so that they are neatly
tucked and not obstructing the stand
Wall Mounting

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a) Place the RE1200EX against the wall, use a
pencil and mark two locations through the
mounting holes on the wall.
b) Remove the RE1200EX and securely drill two
screws where you’ve marked on the wall.
Leave some space between the screw head
and the wall so the AP1200EX can be slide
mounted onto the screws.
c) Mount the RE1200EX onto the secured screws
and adjust the screws if needed to secure the
Range Extender to the wall.

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Pole Mounting
a) Place the RE1200EX against the pole.
b) Use the included hose clamp or plastic tie and
secure it through the smaller hole located on
the bottom of the mounting bracket. Use a
screw driver to tighten the clamp until the
adapter is securely mounted to the pole.

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SETUP GUIDE
Find a Setup Location
The location of where you install the Range Extender is very important to how it will function. The optimal
setup location should be somewhere no more than halfway between your Wi-Fi hotspot/source and your Wi-Fi
dead zone.

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Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender
a) Open the lid of the Pro Range Extender and check that the PoE cable is securely fastened to the PoE port
b) Locate the PoE Adapter and connect the 30 ft PoE cable to the EXTENDER port on the PoE adapter
c) Locate the power adapter and connect one end to a power outlet and the other end to the PWR port on the back of
the PoE adapter.
d) Locate the shorter network cable and connect one end to the LAN port on the PoE adapter and the other to your PC
or connect wirelessly to the following Wi-Fi networks: Amped_RE1200EX_2.4 or Amped_RE1200EX_5.0
(For more details on connecting wirelessly see the next page.)

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Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender

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Open your Web Browser to Access the Web Menu
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://192.168.1.240
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.

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Welcome to the Dashboard
The Dashboard will provide you with the current status of the
Range Extender.
Click SCAN to find an available network to extend.
The diagram on this page displays the terms used to describe:
1) The network you are trying to extend (Home Network).
2) The network that is rebroadcasted and extended
(Extended Network).
Study this diagram carefully as the terms used in the following
instructions will refer to these names.

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Scan for a Wireless Network
The Scan result will list all available 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
wireless networks detected by the Range Extender –
including each network name (SSID), the operating channel,
the type of security and the signal strength.
If you are extending a dual band router, you will need to
select the SSID of your 2.4GHz network and the SSID of your
5.0GHz network.
The signal strength indicates the wireless connection between that network and the Range Extender. It is
important to choose networks that are greater than 70%. A wireless network with a signal strength of less than
70% may create a poor connection which results in slower throughput and frequent dropped connections.
If you fail to find any wireless networks, or your signal strength is below 70%, try moving the Range Extender
closer to the wireless network that you are trying to repeat and click SCAN again.
Once you have selected your wireless network(s), click Next to continue. If you are only connecting to one
network, simply select that 2.4 or 5.0GHz network and click Next to continue.

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Connecting to a Secure Network
If the wireless network(s) you are trying to repeat has
wireless security enabled, you will be prompted to enter
a security key. If you are repeating a dual band router,
you will need to enter the security key for both the
2.4GHz and 5.0GHz network. If either network does not
have security, leave this field blank.
After you have entered the security key(s), click Next to
continue.
If you do not know the key to the network you are trying
to repeat, then click Back and select another network.

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Extended Network Settings (SSID and Security)
The default SSID of the Range Extender is “Amped_RE1200EX_2.4”
and “Amped_RE1200EX_5.0”.
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.

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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 OK button to complete the
setup process.
If there are problems with your configuration, the Wizard will
inform you to rescan for a network to extend.
If there are no problems, you will see the Setup
Summary on the following page.

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Setup Summary
Congratulations, the Range Extender is now
successfully configured. Your settings are now
saved.
If you have any wired devices that you would like to
attach to the Range Extender, you may do so now
using the LAN ports on the bottom of the Extender
or PoE adapter.
Enjoy your extended network!