Amped Wireless SR300 User manual

SR300
Rev 1.1
High Power Wireless-N
Range Extender
User’s Guide

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................. 2
GETTING STARTED .............................................. 3
Package Contents .................................................. 3
LED Indicators ........................................................ 4
Back Panel Description .......................................... 5
SETUP GUIDE ...................................................... 6
Welcome to the Dashboard................................... 9
Scan for a Home Network to Extend ................... 10
Connecting to a Secure Network......................... 11
Extended Network Settings ................................. 12
Connect to the new Extended Network .............. 14
Setup Summary ................................................... 15
WI-FI SETTINGS ................................................. 17
Home Network Settings....................................... 17
Extended Network Settings ................................. 19
Security ................................................................ 21
Advanced Settings ............................................... 23
SMART FEATURES..............................................25
Access Schedule ................................................... 26
User Access Control .............................................27
Wi-Fi Coverage Controls ......................................28
IP SETTINGS .......................................................29
MANAGEMENT FEATURES .................................31
Device Status........................................................ 32
Statistics ............................................................... 34
System Clock ........................................................35
System Logs..........................................................36
Upgrade Firmware ............................................... 37
Save and Reload Settings .....................................38
Password Settings ................................................39
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................40
DEFAULT SETTINGS ............................................41
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................42
WARRANTY / REGULATORY INFORMATION ......51

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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 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Two Detachable 3dBi High Gain Antennas
Setup Guide
CD: User’s Manual, Installation Video
Vertical Mounting Base

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LED Indicators
WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity. When
the WPS mode is activated the WPS LED
blinks as it awaits a connection.
Wired Connections: Shows the connection
status and data activity of each wired LAN
port.
Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when
wireless data traffic is passing through the
Range Extender. When there is a problem
with the Wi-Fi connection this LED will
remain off or blink steadily.
Power: When lit, the power is on.

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Back Panel Description
Antenna Connectors: RJ-SMA antenna connectors. Compatible
with all antennas with RP-SMA connectors. Upgradable to
high gain antennas for more range.
Reset: Push down once to reboot the Range Extender. Hold
down for 5-10 seconds to reset the device back to factory
settings.
WPS: Hold down for 3 seconds to enable WPS push button
configuration.
Wired Connections: RJ-45 ports for connecting to wired
computers or network devices. Supports up to 5 connections.
Power: Power adapter port. DC 12V 1A.

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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 router and your Wi-Fi dead
zone.

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Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender
a. Attach the two included antennas.
b. Attach the Power Adapter to the Range Extender’s Power Port and an available power outlet.
c. Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender’s Wi-Fi network: Amped_Wireless

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Open your Web Browser to Access the Setup Wizard
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 Home Network to Extend
Highlight and select the Wi-Fi network that you wish to
extend and click Next to continue. Check that your Wi-
Fi Network has a signal strength of 70% or greater.
If you fail to find any Wi-Fi networks, or your signal
strength is below 70%, the Range Extender may be
placed too far from the Wi-Fi network that you are
trying to extend. Move your Range Extender closer to
the Wi-Fi network that you are trying to extend and
click RESCAN.
The Scan results page will display information regarding the name of the network (SSID), the channel which the
Wi-Fi network is operating on and the security type of network. The results page will also display what the
signal strength is coming from each specific network detected.

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Connecting to a Secure Network
If the Wi-Fi network you are trying to extend has Wi-Fi
security enabled, you will be prompted to enter a
security key. If you did not select a secure network,
you will not see this page.
Enter the security key in the space provided. You do
not need to select what type of security it is, just
simply type in the key and click Next.
The Wizard will automatically detect your home
network’s security settings. If you do not know the key
to the network you are trying to extend, then click Back and select another network.

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Extended Network Settings
The default SSID of the Range Extender 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.

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Connection Check
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
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 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 at 888-573-8820.

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If the Home/Office Network connection fails try the following…
a. Check to see that your Home Network security settings are correct.
b. Check on the SCAN page that your Home Network is showing a signal of 70% or greater. If not, move
the Range Extender closer to your Home Network router and try again.
c. Check that your Home Network router’s DHCP server is enabled.
d. Try changing the channel of the Home Network router to a higher channel number (5-11) and run the
Wizard again.
e. If possible, check the Internet connection for your Home Network Wi-Fi router. Connect directly to
your Home Network Wi-Fi router. If you are unable to access the internet through the Home Network
Wi-Fi router, you must first fix this problem. The Range Extender will not be able to obtain internet
access through a router that does not have internet access. Once Internet access is restored, connect
to the Range Extender again and retry the Wizard.
f. Return to the Wizard and attempt to connect to another Home Network known to have Internet
access.
g. Try to reboot (unplug the power adapter of the Range Extender from the power outlet and plug it
back in) the Range Extender and check to see if the connection is established (some networks may be
very slow and take longer than the allotted time for the Range Extender to successfully connect).

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WI-FI SETTINGS
Home Network Settings
The Home Network Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your Home Network connection. These
settings are for adjusting the Range Extender after you have already gone through the Wizard and wish to
adjust your current configurations.

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Home Network SSID: Manually enter the Identification
name of the Home Network you wish to connect to.
Channel Number: Enter the channel number of the Home
Network. If the channel number does not match, a
connection will not be established.
Channel Width: Wi-Fi operates in two separate channel
widths, 20Hz and 40Hz. 20Hz allows operation on channels
1-11, while 40Hz is 5-11. 40Hz allows for faster speeds.
Select the channel width you wish to use for your network.
This setting must match that of your Home Network for a
successful connection.

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Extended Network Settings
The Extended Network Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your Extended Network.
Band: Allows you to setup access under a specific
combination of Wi-Fi speed standards.
Broadcast SSID: Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide
the visibility of the Range Extender’s SSID. Users must
manually enter the SSID to connect.