Amped Wireless AP1200EX User manual

User’s GuideUser’s Guide
AP1200EX
HIGH POWERTM AC1200
PRO WI-FI®ACCESS POINT

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................. 2
GETTING STARTED .............................................. 3
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 7
PLUG AND PLAY SETUP GUIDE ........................ 10
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS ..................................... 12
5GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ........................................ 21
Basic Settings (5.0GHz) ........................................ 21
Guest Networks (5.0GHz) .................................... 23
Advanced Settings (5.0GHz) ................................ 24
Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz).................. 25
Access Schedule (5.0GHz).................................... 25
Wi-Fi Protected Setup –WPS (5.0GHz)................ 27
2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ..................................... 28
Basic Settings (2.4GHz) ........................................ 28
Guest Networks (2.4GHz) .................................... 30
Advanced Settings (2.4GHz) ................................ 31
Airtime Allocation (2.4GHz) ................................. 32
Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4GHz).................. 33
Access Schedule (2.4GHz) ....................................34
Wi-Fi Protected Setup –WPS (2.4GHz)................35
WDS SETTINGS...................................................36
WDS Settings........................................................36
ANTENNA SETTINGS ..........................................38
Antenna Settings..................................................38
NETWORK SETTINGS..........................................39
MANAGEMENT FEATURES .................................40
Management: System Clock ................................41
Management: System Logs..................................42
Management: Upgrade Firmware........................43
Management: Save/Reload Settings....................45
Management: Password Settings ........................46
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ................................47
DEFAULT SETTINGS............................................48
TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT INFO...............49
LEGAL NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERS ....................66

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the High Power AC1200 Pro Wi-Fi Access Point. 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: [email protected]
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 Access Point
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 Access Point).
f) 2.4GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when 2.4GHz wireless data traffic is passing through the Pro
Access Point.
g)
h) 5.0GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when 5.0GHz wireless data traffic is passing through the Pro
Access Point.
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 Access Point 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 Access Point.
d) Reset Button: Hold down the reset button for over 5 seconds to reset the Pro Access Point 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 Access Point.
b) AP Port: Connect a PoE cable between the PoE Adapter’s AP
port and the PoE port on the Pro Access Point to provide power
and data to the Pro Access Point.
c) Network Port: Connects to an available port on a network
switch or router’s LAN port.
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 AP1200EX 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

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Wall Mounting
a) Place the AP1200EX against the wall, use a
pencil and mark two locations through the
mounting holeson the wall.
b) Remove the AP1200EX 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 AP1200EX onto the secured screws
and adjust the screws if needed to secure the
Access Point to the wall.

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Pole Mounting
a) Place the AP1200EX 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.