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.

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PLUG AND PLAY SETUP GUIDE
Connect your Pro Access Point to your Router
a) Open the lid of the Pro Access Point and check that the PoE cable is securely fastened to the POE port.
b) Locate the PoE Adapter and connect the 30 ft PoE cable to the AP port on the PoE adapter.
c) Locate the power adapter and connect one end to a power outlet and the other end to the PWR port on the
back of the PoE adapter.
d) Locate the shorter network cable and connect one end to the NETWORK port on the PoE adapter and the
other to your router’s network (LAN) port, or a network switch.
Note: Use only Ethernet cables that do NOT support PoE for this connection.
Allow up to 2 minutes for the Pro Access Point to configure itself to your network. (DHCP Networks Only)

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Connect your PC to the Pro Access Point
Connecting Wirelessly:
With your PC or Mac, scan for available wireless networks and locate the wireless network for the Pro Access
Point:
By default,the Pro Access Point will have a SSID with
the name: Amped_AP1200EX_2.4 or 5.0
The default WPA security key is: wireless
Wired Connections:
Attach any wired devices to the Pro Access Point using Ethernet
cables.
Your Plug and Play setup is now complete. You may now use the
Pro Access Point to access your network.

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ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
Accessing the Settings Menu
To access the settings menu for additional changes to the configuration of your Pro Access Point, you will need
to access the settings menu. The settings menu will allow you to change all features and settings for the Pro
Access Point. To access the settings menu,follow the instructions below:
a) Scan for available wireless networks on your PC and connect to the following network:
b) The Settings Menu can be accessed with a wired or wireless connection to the Pro Access Point. For
wired connections, please connect your computer to the LAN port on the Pro Access Point.

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Open your Web Browser
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, then type in the following IP address into your web address bar:
http://192.168.80.240

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Open your Web Browser to Access the Setup Wizard
d. Open your web browser
e. Type in: http://setup.ampedwireless.com into the web address bar
f. If the web menu fails to open, type in the following IP address into your web address bar:
http://192.168.80.240

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Welcome to the Setup Wizard
If this is your first time setting up the Access Point, the Setup
Wizard should automatically load.
If you wish to manually configure your Access Point you can
also choose to skip the Setup Wizard.
Double check that the Access Point is connected to your
network router or switch port.
Click Next to continue.
If the Dashboard loads (see right image) instead of the Setup
Wizard, scroll to the bottom and click the Setup Wizard
button to access the Wizard.

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Network Connection Detection
The Wizard will try to detect your network settings. 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 network detection was successful, you will see a green check mark.
Click Next to continue.

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Personalize your Wi-Fi Settings
The default SSID of the Access Point is
“Amped_AP1200EX_2.4” and
“Amped_AP1200EX_5.0”
To change it, enter a new name in the SSID field.
Users connecting wirelessly to the Access Point will
use this ID to identify your wireless network.
Depending on the capabilities of your wireless
adapter, you may connect to either the 2.4 or 5GHz
wireless networks.
The default Security Key (WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode)
of your wireless network(s) is: wireless
To change it, enter a new key in the Security Key field. The key must be a minimum of 8 characters.
Click Next to continue.

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Create a Password for your Access Point
This password is NOT your Wi-Fi connection password. This
password is to access the web menu of the Access Point to
configure additional settings. Leave this blank if you do not
wish to have a password.
Click Apply to save your settings. The Access Point will reboot. This process may take up to 1 minute. The
page will automatically reload after the countdown. If it does not, you may need to refresh the page manually
or check your connection to the Access Point.

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Setup Summary
Once the Access Point has rebooted, it
will load the Setup Summary page and
provide you with the details of your
setup.
Print the Setup Summary details and
save it for future reference.
If you have any wired devices that you
would like to attach to the Access Point
you may do so now as well.
Enjoy your Amped Wireless network.