Amped Wireless SR150 User manual

SR150
High Power Wireless-150N Smart Repeater
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
Find a Setup Location......................................................6
Connect to the Smart Repeater ...................................... 7
Open your Web Browser..............................................8
Welcome to the Smart Setup Wizard...........................9
Scan for a Wireless Network ......................................10
Connecting to a Secure Network................................ 11
Repeater Settings (SSID)............................................. 12
Repeater Settings (Security)....................................... 13
Setup Summary..........................................................14
WIRELESS SETTINGS................................................... 16
Home Network Settings .............................................16
Extended Network Settings........................................17
Wireless Security ........................................................21
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)......................................20
Advanced Settings......................................................21
SMART FEATURES ......................................................22
Wireless Settings: Access Schedule ............................23
User Access Control:...................................................24
Wireless Coverage Controls: ......................................25
IP SETTINGS ...............................................................26
MANAGEMENT FEATURES .........................................28
Management: System Clock.......................................29
Management: Upgrade Firmware ..............................29
Management: Save and Reload Settings ....................31
Management: Password Settings...............................32
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................33
DEFAULT SETTINGS ....................................................34
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION ...35
WARRANTY INFORMATION........................................44

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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 Smart Repeater
Ethernet Cable
Power Supply
Repeater Stand
CD with Users Guide
One High Gain 3dBi Antenna
Setup Guide

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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
Smart Repeater. 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.
SR300 Pictured (SR150 will only have one antenna connector)

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Back Panel Description
Antenna Connector: RJ-SMA antenna
connector. Compatible with all antennas
with RP-SMA connectors. Upgradable to
high gain antennas for more range.
Reset: Push down once to reboot the
Smart Repeater. 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.
SR300 Pictured (SR150 will only have one antenna connector)

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SETUP GUIDE
Find a Setup Location
The location of where you install the
Smart Repeater is very important to
how it will function. The optimal
setup location should be halfway
between your wireless router and
your wireless dead zone.

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Connect your PC to the Smart Repeater
a. Connect the power adapter to the power port on the back of the Smart Repeater
b. Connect the two included high gain antennas by screwing them into the antenna connectors
c. Use the included Ethernet cable to connect one end into any LAN port on the Smart Repeater and use
the other end to connect to the network port on your laptop or desktop computer.
Do NOT attempt to connect to the Smart Repeater with a wireless connection at this time.

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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://192.168.1.241

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Welcome to the Smart Setup Wizard
When the web menu appears, click Next
to continue to the next page.
The diagram on this page displays the
terms used to describe:
1) The network you are trying to
repeat (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
Click SCAN to begin searching for available wireless
networks to repeat.
Highlight your network and click Next to continue.
If you fail to find any wireless networks, the Smart
Repeater may be placed too far from the wireless
network that you are trying to repeat. Move your Smart
Repeater closer to the wireless network that you are
trying to repeat and click SCAN again.
The Scan results page will display information regarding
the name of the network (SSID), the channel which the
wireless network is operating on and the type of
network that it is. AP stands for Access Point and is the
standard type of wireless network. The results page will also display whether or not your network has security
and what the signal strength is coming from each specific network detected.

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Connecting to a Secure Network
If the wireless network you are trying to repeat has
wireless security enabled, you will be prompted to
enter a security key. If you did not select a secure
network, continue to the next step.
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 Smart Setup Wizard will automatically take
care of the rest. If the key you entered is incorrect
it will prompt you to enter the key again. 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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Repeater Settings (SSID)
The default SSID of the Smart Repeater is
“Amped_Wireless”
This SSID for the Extended Network may be
changed by adjusting the name in the field for the
Extended Wireless Network ID.
This ID will be used by wireless users connecting to
the Smart Repeater to identify the Smart
Repeater’s Extended Network.
It is recommended to use the default settings.

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Repeater Settings (Security)
By default, the Extended Network has security
enabled. The WPA security key is “wireless.” Users
trying to connect to the Smart Repeater wirelessly
will be prompted to enter this key.
It is recommended that you use the default settings
for the wireless security key.
To change the security key, simply retype your new
key in the field and click Next. Write your security
key down somewhere safe for future reference.
No security key is necessary for computers connecting to the Smart Repeater using a wired connection to the
LAN ports.
After clicking Next, the Smart Repeater will reboot and apply your settings. Be patient and do not make any
changes or adjustments to the Smart Repeater at this time.

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Setup Summary
Once the Smart Repeater has rebooted, It will
load the Setup Summary page and provide you
with the details of your setup.
At this time, you may disconnect from the Smart
Repeater start a wireless connection.
If you have any wired devices that you would
like to attach to the Smart Repeater you may do
so now as well.
Enjoy your Extended network.

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If the Home Network connection fails try the following…
a. Check to see that your Home Network security settings are correct.
b. Check that your Home Network router’s DHCP server is enabled.
c. Try changing the channel of the Home Network router to a higher channel number (5-11) and run the
Setup Wizard again.
d. If possible, check the Internet connection for your Home Network wireless router. Connect directly to
your Home Network wireless router. If you are unable to access the internet through the Home
Network wireless router you must first fix this problem. The Smart Repeater 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 Smart Repeater again and retry the Smart Setup Wizard.
e. Return to the Smart Setup Wizard and attempt to connect to another Home Network known to have
Internet access.
f. Try to reboot (unplug the power from the Smart Repeater and plug it back in) the Smart Repeater and
check to see if the connection is established (some networks may be very slow and take longer than
the allotted time for the Smart Repeater to successfully connect).

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WIRELESS 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 Smart Repeater after you have already gone through the
Smart Setup Wizard and wish to adjust your current
configurations.
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: Disabling the broadcasting of your
SSID will make it so outside users cannot see your
network when they scan for wireless networks.
Users must manual enter the SSID to connect.
SSID of Extended Network: This is the name of your Extended Network.

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Multiple SSID: You may add additional names
(SSID) to you Extended Network with
different characteristics for each SSID.
Each additional AP or SSID can have its own
security, band and data rate settings. You
may restrict users for specific SSIDs or provide
access only to some users with lower
bandwidth by changing the band. (i.e. only
allow 802.11b access to specific users)
Associated Clients: View all computers and network devices that are connected to your Extended Network
wirelessly.

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Wireless Settings: Security
Wireless security allows you to change the type of
wireless security settings for your Extended Network or
your Home Network. Note: If you adjust the security in
your Home Network and it is incorrect, you will no
longer have a successful connection to your Home
Network.
Using the drop down menu, you can select which network you wish to configure and adjust the security
settings below.
If you are using the Multiple AP/SSID feature, you will be able to adjust the security settings for your additional
SSIDs here as well.
For more information on the differences between the types of Wi-Fi security available, please check the
Learning Center of the Amped Wireless website. www.ampedwireless.com