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):