Amped Wireless TAP-R2 User manual

TAP-R2
High Power Touch Screen AC750
Wi-Fi Router
User’s Guide

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................. 4
GETTING STARTED .............................................. 5
Package Contents...................................................................... 5
Product Description................................................................... 6
BASIC SETUP GUIDE (TOUCH MENU)................... 7
Setup Preparations.................................................................... 7
Navigating the Touch Screen Menu ........................................ 11
Welcome to the Dashboard .................................................... 12
Internet Connection Setup ...................................................... 13
Wi-Fi Setup.............................................................................. 15
Setup Summary....................................................................... 16
MORE SETTINGS (TOUCH MENU) ...................... 17
2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS (TOUCH MENU)............ 18
Basic Settings.......................................................................... 18
Guest Network ....................................................................... 19
Wi-Fi Coverage Controls......................................................... 20
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).................................................. 21
Access Schedule ..................................................................... 22
5.0GHz WI-FI SETTINGS (TOUCH MENU)............ 23
Basic Settings.......................................................................... 23
Wi-Fi Coverage Controls......................................................... 25
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..................................................26
Access Schedule ......................................................................27
NETWORK SETTINGS (TOUCH MENU) ................28
Local Network .........................................................................28
Internet Connection................................................................29
SECURITY FEATURES (TOUCH MENU).................31
Block Websites........................................................................31
User Access (Mac)...................................................................32
User Access (IP).......................................................................33
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) .......................................................34
Port Forwarding ......................................................................35
Port Filtering ...........................................................................36
MANAGEMENT SETTINGS (TOUCH MENU) ........37
Screen Settings........................................................................37
Clock / Date.............................................................................38
System Status..........................................................................39
Connected Users.....................................................................40
Statistics..................................................................................41
Logs.........................................................................................42
Upgrade Firmware ..................................................................43
Dynamic DNS ..........................................................................44
Reset Settings .........................................................................45

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USB STORAGE (TOUCH MENU).......................... 46
Local Sharing .......................................................................... 46
FTP Server............................................................................... 47
BASIC SETUP GUIDE (WEB MENU)..................... 48
Setup Preparations.................................................................. 48
Welcome to the Setup Wizard ................................................ 53
Internet Connection Detection................................................ 54
Personalize your Wi-Fi Settings ............................................... 55
Setup Summary....................................................................... 57
WEB MENU DASHBOARD Welcome to the Dashboard......... 58
5GHz WI-FI SETTINGS (WEB MENU) .................. 59
Basic Settings (5.0GHz)........................................................... 59
Basic Settings: Guest Networks (5.0GHz) ............................... 61
Security Settings (5.0GHz) ...................................................... 62
Advanced Settings (5.0GHz) ................................................... 63
Wi-Fi Protected Setup –WPS (5.0GHz)................................... 64
Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz)..................................... 65
Access Schedule (5.0GHz)....................................................... 65
2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS (WEB MENU) ............... 67
Basic Settings (2.4GHz)........................................................... 67
Basic Settings: Guest Networks (2.4GHz) ............................... 69
Security Settings (2.4GHz) ...................................................... 70
Advanced Settings (2.4GHz) ................................................... 71
Wi-Fi Protected Setup –WPS (2.4GHz) ...................................72
Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4GHz)......................................73
Access Schedule (2.4GHz) .......................................................73
NETWORK SETTINGS..........................................75
Local Network (LAN) ...............................................................75
IPv6 Local Network (LAN)........................................................77
Internet Network (WAN).........................................................79
IPv6 Internet Network (WAN).................................................81
Advanced Settings...................................................................83
SMART FEATURES..............................................85
Block Websites........................................................................86
User Access (MAC Address Filtering).......................................87
User Access (IP Address Filtering) ...........................................88
USB STORAGE....................................................89
Local Sharing...........................................................................89
FTP Server ...............................................................................93
FIREWALL SETTINGS ..........................................94
Port Filtering ...........................................................................95
Port Forwarding ......................................................................96
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) .......................................................97
Virtual LAN..............................................................................98
Denial of Service .....................................................................99
QUALITY OF SERVICE .......................................100

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ROUTING SETUP ............................................. 101
MANAGEMENT FEATURES .............................. 102
System Status....................................................................... 103
Network Statistics ................................................................ 104
Dynamic DNS Settings .......................................................... 105
System Clock ........................................................................ 106
System Logs.......................................................................... 107
Upgrade Firmware................................................................ 108
Password Settings .................................................................111
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..............................112
DEFAULT SETTINGS..........................................113
TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT INFO.............114
WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFO...............132
LEGAL NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERS ……………….140

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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 Touch Screen AC750 Wi-Fi Router
Detachable High Gain Antenna
Stylus
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Setup Guide
Product Stand
CD: User’s Guide & Installation Video

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Product Description
1. LCD Screen: 3.5” LCD touch screen. Displays the
user interface for configuring the Router as well as
the status.
2. Stylus: Input tool that assists in navigating the LCD
touch screen Menu.
3. Antenna Connectors (ANT): RJ-SMA antenna
connector. Compatible with all antennas that have
RP-SMA connectors.
4. Reset: Button used to reset device. Push down
once to reboot, hold down for 5-10 seconds to
reset to factory default settings.
5. USB Port: Attach USB storage devices, such as a
USB flash drive or external hard drive, for file
sharing.
6. Wired Ports: RJ-45 ports for connecting wired
computers or network devices.
7. Modem Port: RJ-45 port for connecting to your
Broadband Modem.
8. Power (PWR): Power adapter port. DC 12V 1A.

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BASIC SETUP GUIDE (TOUCH)
Setup Preparations
Disconnect and power off your existing router.
Disconnect your existing router from your computer, your broadband
modem and its power outlet. If you do not have an existing router
please continue to the next step.
Power off your Modem
Power off the modem by disconnecting the modem’s power adapter
from the power outlet. If your modem has a backup battery, remove
the backup battery from your modem. Do NOT power on the modem
until prompted at a later step.

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Connect the Router to your Modem
Do NOT connect the power adapter to the Router at this time.
a) Use the included blue Ethernet cable and connect one end of the cable to your modem.
b) Connect the other end of the cable to the blue Modem port on the Router.

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Power on your Modem
Plug in your modem’s power adapter and backup battery (if available):

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Power On the Router
a. Attach the included antenna.
b. Attach the Power Adapter to the Router’s PWR Port and plug it into an available power outlet.
c. The Amped Wireless logo will appear as the unit boots up, then the Dashboard screen will appear.

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Navigating the Touch Screen Menu
Before we begin, here are a few tips on how to navigate the Touch Screen Menu:
Language Selection: Tap the Globe icon, found on the bottom of the Settings screen, to
change the language of the menu.
Back Arrow: Tap the Left Arrow, found on the upper left corner of many screens, to
navigate back to the previous page.
Home Button: Tap the Home icon, found on the bottom of many screens, to return to the
Dashboard at any time.
Navigation Button: Tap the Left or Right Arrow to navigate between multiple pages for
one screen. The dots in this example indicate there are 3 pages to see.
Keyboards/Keypads: Tap on a Blank Field to access a keyboard or keypad for entering in
information such as your Network ID and Security Key.

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Welcome to the Dashboard
The Dashboard will provide you with the current status of the
Router.
Tap Basic Setup to configure your Internet connection.
If the Dashboard shows that the Router is already connected to
the Internet (Green check mark), please Tap WI-FI Settings to
configure your Wi-Fi network. Please skip ahead to page 14 (Wi-Fi
Setup)

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Check Connections
If you have not already done so, please reboot your Modem and
check that your Modem is connected to the Router. Once this is
complete tap Next.
Internet Connection Setup
Select Automatic Setup (DHCP) to have the Wizard automatically
configure your Internet connection.
For more advanced users who wish to manually configure their IP
address settings, please tap Manual/Static IP.
For Internet service providers that require a login and password to
access the Internet, such as some DSL PPPoE, PPTP or L2TP
connections, tap Setup Requiring a Login. This login is not the login
you use to access the Wi-Fi network. If you are not sure what this is
please contact your Internet Service Provider.
If you continue to have issues, please contact Elite Support at
888-573-8820 or [e-mail] for further assistance.

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Internet Connection Setup
The Wizard will try to detect your Internet settings and configure
the Router. Please be patient.
If there is a problem with the Automatic Configuration, the wizard
will notify you of the issue. If you continue to have problems,
contact our Elite Support department at 888-573-8820.
If the Internet connection detection was successful, you will see a
green check mark.
Tap Next to continue.

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Wi-Fi Setup
The default IDs of your 5GHz Wi-Fi network and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
network are:
TAP
Amped_TAPR2_5.0
Amped_TAPR2_2.4
To change it, tap the SSID field to configure the name of your Wi-Fi
network. Users connecting wirelessly to the Router will use these
IDs to identify your wireless network.
The default Security Key (WPA/WPA2) of your Wi-Fi networks is:
wireless
To change it, tap the Security Key field and enter a new key for each
Wi-Fi networks. The keys must be at least 8 characters long. For no
security (not recommended) leave the field blank.
Click Next to apply your settings.

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Setup Summary
Congratulations, your Router is now configured. The Setup
Summary provides you with the details of your setup.
At this time, you may connect additional devices to the Router
using a wired or wireless connection.
The details of your Wi-Fi settings, Internet connection and local
network settings can be found on these screens.
Enjoy your new Amped Wireless network!

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MORE SETTINGS (TOUCH SCREEN)
The Router’s Touch Screen Menu provides a host of features that you can easily configure with the touch of
your finger. To access the main Settings Menu tap More Settings from the Dashboard. From there you can
access additional Wi-Fi Settings, Network Settings, Security Features, USB Storage or Management Settings.
Note: For more advanced features and detailed options please access the web menu through your web
browser, http://setup.ampedwireless.com

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2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS (TOUCH SCREEN)
2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings (Touch): Basic Settings
The Basic Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your
2.4GHz local wireless network.
Enable 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: Disabling will turn off all 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
activity. Users will no longer be able to connect wirelessly to
your 2.4GHz network.
Wi-Fi Network SSID: The name of your 2.4GHz wireless network
Security Key: Enter the security key of the 2.4GHz wireless network. This is the password that your network
devices will use to connect to the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
Channel Number: Wi-Fi networks operate on specific wireless channels. Some network channels may have
more interference than others. If your performance is unstable, try a different channel number. If you are
using a repeater with this network, it is recommended you set a static channel, instead of using "Auto".
Security Type: Select the encryption method used by the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.

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2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings (Touch): Guest Network
The Router supports 4 additional 2.4GHz Guest Networks. Guest
Networks provide a separate Wi-Fi network with unique names
and security keys.
Select a number 1 through 4 and toggle the Guest Network to On
to activate the Guest Network.
Guest Network SSID: This is the Identification name of your new
Guest Network.
Security Key: Enter the security key of the Guest Network. This is the password that your network devices will
use to connect your new Guest Network.
Security Type: Select the encryption method used by the Guest Network.