Amped Wireless HighPower AC1750 User manual

SETUP GUIDE
PROSERIES
HIGHPOWERTM AC1750
WI-FI®ACCESS POINT / ROUTER

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CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................2
Package Contents .................................................. 2
LED Indicators ........................................................ 3
Mounting Instructions ........................................... 5
GETTING STARTED ...............................................6
OPERATIONAL MODES (BASIC SETUP)..................7
ROUTER MODE ...................................................... 8
ACCESS POINT MODE .......................................... 18
WDS –ACCESS POINT MODE............................... 25
MANAGED ACCESS POINT MODE ........................ 32
ACCESS POINT CONTROLLER MODE .................... 33
WEB MENU NAVIGATION AND FEATURES .........44
WI-FI Settings....................................................... 45
Network Settings.................................................. 46
Advanced Settings................................................ 47
Administration ..................................................... 47
ACCESS POINT CONTROLLER FEATURES .............48
WALK THROUGH: Configuring an Access Point.... 49
Dashboard............................................................ 52
Managed AP Status.............................................. 53
Managed AP Settings ........................................... 55
LIMITED WARRANTY .........................................58
LEGAL NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERS ....................60

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Package Contents
Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package:
ProSeries High Power AC1750 Wi-Fi Access Point / Router
3 x Detachable High Gain 3dBi Antennas
Magnetic Mounting Kit & Mounting Template
Setup Guide
CD: User’s Guide
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter

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LED INDICATORS
From left to right:
PoE: Indicates when there is an active PoE connection on the LAN1 wired port. LED will remain on.
USB: Indicates when there is a USB device is attached to the USB port.
5.0GHz Wi-Fi:Blinks rapidly when Wi-Fi data traffic is transmitted or received over the wireless network.
2.4GHz Wi-Fi:Blinks rapidly when Wi-Fi data traffic is transmitted or received over the wireless network.
Wired Port 2: Indicates when a networking device is connected to wired port (LAN2) on the Access Point /
Router. The LED will blink rapidly when wired data traffic is transmitted or received.
Wired Port 1: Indicates when a networking device or modem is connected to wired port (LAN1 / WAN) on the
Access Point / Router. The LED will blink rapidly when wired data traffic is transmitted or received.
Status: Blinks when the Access Point / Router is booting up or resetting.
Power (PWR): Indicates when the Access Point / Router is powered on. The LED will remain on.

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SIDE PANEL DESCRIPTION
PWR: Power adapter port. 12V 4A.
LAN1 / WAN (PoE): Gigabit RJ-45 port with Power over Ethernet input. Connect wired devices or to a PoE
switch to use the Access Point without the power adapter. Functions as the port connected to your network
in Access Point modes and WAN port in Router mode.
LAN2: Gigabit RJ-45 local network port for expanding your network.
USB:Attach USB devices to save or load settings, upgrade firmware, save system logs or load boot files.
Eject: To safely eject an attached USB device.
Console: Connect to a management console for diagnostics. (i.e. HyperTerminal)
WPS: Enables Wi-Fi Protected Setup’s push button configuration.
On/Off: Device power on/off switch.

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Magnetic Mounting
The mounting kit included with the Access Point provides a convenient
method to mount the Access Point on a wall or ceiling. Once you have
chosen the location for where you want to install the Access Point, locate
the Mounting Template. Use it to mark the screw hole locations onto
your wall.
Once the screw holes have been marked, locate the Magnetic Mounting
Kit and use the included screws to fasten the two magnetic plates to the
wall.
Once the plates are fastened, attach the Access Point to the wall plates
and check that the magnets are firmly holding the Access Point to the
wall.
Wall Mounting
In addition to the Magnetic Mounting Kit, the Access Point can also be
mounted using the standard wall mounting clips on the bottom of the device.

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GETTING STARTED
a) Attach the included antennas to the antenna ports on the Access Point / Router.
b) Power on the Access Point / Router by attaching either the power adapter to the Access Point /
Router and plugging in the other end into a power outlet or attaching a PoE Ethernet cable to LAN1 /
WAN on the side panel and the other end to an active PoE switch.
c) Connect to the Access Point / Router with your computer by attaching an Ethernet cable to the LAN2
ports on the side panel or connect to the Access Point / Router’s Wi-Fi network: Amped_APR_2.4 or
Amped_APR_5.0. Password: wireless

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OPERATIONAL MODES (BASIC SETUP)
The Access Point features five different operational modes that can be configured via the web menu:
-Router
-Access Point
-WDS Access Point
-Managed Access Point
-Access Point Controller

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ROUTER MODE OVERVIEW
Share a single Internet connection via a connection to a broadband modem or other Internet source and
provide a secure firewall for your network. Router mode features 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz Wi-Fi connections as well
as one wired port for local wired devices and switches.

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ROUTER MODE BASIC SETUP
Setup Preparations
Disconnect and power off your existing router (if you have one).
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
a) Use the included 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.
Power On your Modem
Plug in your modem’s power adapter and backup battery (if available):

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Attach Antennas, Power On & Connect to your Computer
a) Attach the included antennas to the antenna ports on the Access Point / Router.
b) Power on the Access Point / Router by attaching either the power adapter to the Access Point /
Router and plugging in the other end into a power outlet or attaching a PoE Ethernet cable to LAN1 /
WAN on the side panel and the other end to an active PoE switch.
c) Connect to the Access Point / Router with your computer by attaching an Ethernet cable to the LAN2
ports on the side panel or connect to the Access Point / Router’s Wi-Fi network: Amped_APR_2.4 or
Amped_APR_5.0. Password: wireless

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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, type in the following IP
address into your web address bar: http://192.168.80.1
If you have problems accessing the Web Menu… Disable third-party
firewalls such as Norton, Zone Alarm or Windows Defender. Check to
see that your computer is not connected to other wireless networks.
d) When prompted, enter the login and password:

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Select the Operational Mode
a) After the web menu appears, select Dashboard from
the navigation menu on the top of the page.
b) Select Operational Mode from the left hand
navigation.
c) Using the dropdown menu, select Router Mode for
the Operational Mode and click Apply.
d) When the web menu has reloaded, select Basic Setup.

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Basic Setup Wizard
Confirm that your hardware is correctly connected and Click Next to
begin.
Internet Connection Detection
The Wizard will try to detect your Internet settings and configure the
router. Please be patient.

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If there was a problem with the Automatic Configuration, the wizard will
notify you of the issue. If you continue to have problems, contact our
support department at 888-573-8820.
If the Internet connection detection was successful, you will see a green
check. Click Next to continue.

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Wi-Fi Settings
The default ID of your 5.0GHz Wi-Fi network and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
network is:
Amped_APR_5.0
Amped_APR_2.4
To change it, enter a new name in the SSID field. Users connecting
wirelessly to the Router will use these IDs to identify your wireless
network.
The default Security Key (WPA/WPA2) for your Wi-Fi networks is “wireless”.
To change them, enter a new key in the Security Key field for both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz networks. The keys
must be 8-characters minimum.
Click Next to apply your settings.

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Setup Summary
Once the Router has rebooted, it will load the Setup Summary
page and provide you with the details of your setup. It is
recommended that you print this page for your records.
Open a new web browser window and check that you have
access to the Internet.
Additional settings can be configured using the navigation menu
on the top of the Web Menu.

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ACCESS POINT MODE OVERVIEW
Access Point mode creates a new Wi-Fi network for users to connect to by connecting to a local port on your
network (i.e. via a network switch or local router network port). Devices connected to the Access Point are on
the same network as the router and have the ability to access files from devices on the same network. Access
Point mode provides both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi connections.

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ACCESS POINT MODE BASIC SETUP
Connect the Access Point to your Router/Network:
a) Attach the antennas to the Access Point.
b) Plug in the Power Adapter.
c) Using the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable, attach one end to the Access Point’s LAN 1/WAN port and
the other to your router’s network port (or any available port on a network switch).
d) Connect an Ethernet cable between the Access Point’s LAN2 port and your computer’s network port
or connect to the Access Point’s Wi-Fi Network: Amped_APR_2.4 or Amped_APR_5.0,Password:
wireless.