Amped Wireless AP600EX User manual

AP600EX
High Power Wireless-N 600mW Pro Access Point
User’s Guide

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................................ 2
GETTING STARTED ........................................................... 3
Package Contents.................................................................3
LED Indicators ......................................................................4
Inside Panel..........................................................................5
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Adapter.....................................6
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................. 7
SETUP GUIDE ................................................................. 10
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS................................................... 12
Accessing the Settings Menu .............................................12
Open your Web Browser....................................................13
Welcome to the Smart Setup Wizard.................................14
System Clock .....................................................................15
Wireless Network ID ..........................................................16
Wireless Network Security .................................................17
Setup Summary..................................................................18
WIRELESS SETTINGS ....................................................... 19
Basic Settings .....................................................................19
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .............................................22
WDS Settings . ....................................................................23
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)..............................................22
WDS Settings . ....................................................................23
Antenna Settings ................................................................25
Wireless Settings ................................................................26
SMART FEATURES .......................................................... 27
Access Schedule .................................................................28
User Access Control:...........................................................29
Wireless Coverage Controls: ..............................................30
IP SETTINGS ................................................................... 31
MANAGEMENT FEATURES.............................................. 33
Management: System Clock...............................................34
Management: Upgrade Firmware ......................................35
Management: Save and Reload Settings ............................37
Management: Password Settings .......................................38
USING POWER OVER ETHERNET (PoE) ............................ 39
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 41
DEFAULT SETTINGS ........................................................ 42
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION........ 43
TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................................... 44
WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION .............. 50

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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-N 600mW Pro Access Point
30 ft Power over Ethernet Cable
Power over Ethernet Adapter
Standard Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Metal Desktop Stand
Metal Pole Mounting Clamp
Plastic Pole Mounting Tie
CD with User’s Guide
Setup Guide

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LED Indicators
a) Power: When lit, the power is on.
b) Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when wireless data
traffic is passing through the Pro Access Point.
c) LAN: Shows the connection status and data activity
of your local network (network devices connected to
the Pro Access Point.
d) POE: Shows the connection status of the Network
port on the PoE Adapter

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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.

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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) Reset Button: The easy to access reset button is located on the back of the PoE Adapter. Pressing
the reset button will reboot the Pro Access Point. To reset the Pro Access Point to default
settings, hold the reset button down for 5-10 seconds and release.

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Desktop Mounting (Indoor)
a) Place the stand in an optimum location.
b) Secure the AP600EX 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 AP600EX against the wall, use a
pencil and mark two locations through the
mounting hole on the wall.
b) Remove the AP600EX and securely drill two
screws where you’ve marked on the wall.
Leave some space between the screw head
and the wall so the AP600EX can slide be
mounted onto the screws.
c) Mount the AP600EX 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 AP600EX 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
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.
e) 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_Pro_AP
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 NOT be accessed with a wired
connection to the Pro Access Point. Your computer must be
connected to with a wireless connection to 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://192.168.1.240

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Welcome to the Smart Setup Wizard
When the web menu appears, click Start to continue
to the next page.
The wizard will guide you through the setup of your:
1) System Clock
2) Wireless Network SSID
3) Wireless Network Security Key
Click Start to begin

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Set the System Clock
The System Clock is used for system logs and setting
schedules for Internet access. Click Sync to
synchronize the System Clock with the time on your
computer.
Click Next to Continue

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Wireless Network ID
The ID of your Wireless Network is: Amped_Pro_AP
To change it, enter a new name in the SSID field.
Users connecting wirelessly to the Pro Access Point
will use this ID to identify your wireless network.
Click Next to continue.

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Wireless Network Security
The default Security Key (WPA) of your wireless
network is: wireless
To change it, enter a new key in the Security Key
field. The key must be at least 8 characters long.
Click Next to apply your settings.
The Pro Access Point will reboot. This process may
take up to 2 minutes. Do not refresh the web page.
The page will automatically reload with the
connection status.

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Setup Summary
The Setup Summary provides you with information
regarding your current settings.
If you have wired network devices, you may attach
them to the wired ports on the back of the Pro
Access Point for additional wired connectivity.
For information on additional settings and
configurations for your Pro Access Point, continue to
the next section.

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WIRELESS SETTINGS
Basic Settings
The Wireless Basic Settings page allows you to adjust
settings for your wireless network. These settings are
for adjusting the Pro Access Point after you have
already gone through the Smart Setup Wizard and
wish to adjust your current configurations.
Disable Wireless LAN Interface: Turns off all wireless
access.
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 manually enter the SSID to connect.
Data Rate: Adjust the speed of your wireless network. It is recommended that you use Auto for this selection.