Amped Wireless APA20 User's Guide

APA20High Power 700mW Dual Band AC Wi-Fi Access PointUser’s Guide

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 9 9 Wired Connections: Attach any wired devices to the Access Point using Ethernet cables. Your Plug and Play setup is now com

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 10 10 ADDITIONAL SETTINGS Accessing the Settings Menu To access the settings menu for additional changes to the configuration of

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 11 11 Open your Web Browser a. Open your web browser b. Type in: http://setup.ampedwireless.com into the web address bar c. I

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 12 12 Welcome to the Dashboard The Dashboard provides you with a quick glance at your system status. Click on Basic Setup to con

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 13 13 Set the System Clock The System Clock is used for system logs and setting schedules for Internet access. Click Sync to syn

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 14 14 Wireless Settings The default SSID of the Access Point is “Amped_APA20_2.4” and “Amped_APA20_5.0” To change it, enter a n

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 15 15 The default Security Key (WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode) of your wireless network(s) is: wireless To change it, enter a new key in t

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 16 16 Setup Summary Once the Access Point has rebooted, it will load the Setup Summary page and provide you with the details of

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 17 17 5.0GHz WIRELESS SETTINGS 5.0GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Basic Settings The Basic Settings page allows you to adjust settings for yo

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 18 18 Wireless Network ID (SSID): The name of your 5.0GHz wireless network. Channel Number: Wi-Fi networks operate on specific wi

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 1 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ... 2 GETTING STARTED ...

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 19 19 5.0GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Basic Settings: Guest Networks Guest Networks: You may add additional names (SSID) to your Wireless

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 20 20 5.0GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Security Settings The Security page allows you to change the type of wireless security settings for

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 21 21 5.0GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS WPS is a Wi-Fi feature created to make Wi-Fi setup simple and easy. Some

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 22 22 5.0GHz Wi-Fi Settings: User Access User Access allows you to deny access or allow access to specific users connecting wire

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 23 23 5.0GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Wireless Coverage Controls Adjust the output power of the Access Point to control the coverage dist

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 24 24 5.0GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Access Schedule Access Schedules will enable or disable your 5.0GHz wireless access at a set time b

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 25 25 5.0GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings should only be adjusted by technically advanced users.

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 26 26 2.4GHz WIRELESS SETTINGS 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Basic Settings The Basic Settings page allows you to adjust settings for yo

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 27 27 Wireless Network ID (SSID): The name of your 2.4GHz wireless network. Channel Number: Wi-Fi networks operate on specific wi

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 28 28 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Basic Settings: Guest Networks Guest Networks: You may add additional names (SSID) to your Wireless

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Amped Wireless product. At Amped Wireless we strive to provide you with the highest

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 29 29 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Security Settings The Security page allows you to change the type of wireless security settings for

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 30 30 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS WPS is a Wi-Fi feature created to make Wi-Fi setup simple and easy. Some

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 31 31 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings: User Access User Access allows you to deny access or allow access to specific users connecting wire

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 32 32 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Wireless Coverage Controls Adjust the output power of the Access Point to control the coverage dist

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 33 33 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Access Schedule Access Schedules will enable or disable your 2.4GHz wireless access at a set time b

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 34 34 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings should only be adjusted by technically advanced users.

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 35 35 NETWORK SETTINGS IP Address: The IP address of the Access Point. Subnet Mask: The subnet of the Access Point. Default Gatew

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 36 36 DHCP Client Range: The range of IP addresses the Access Point’s DHCP server will assign to users and devices connecting to

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 37 37 USB STORAGE USB Storage: Local Sharing Share a USB storage device with computers on the local network of the Access Point.

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 38 38 Windows 7 and Vista To access the drive from your Windows desktop: Note: If the USB drive does not appear automatically und

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 3 GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package:  High Power 700mW Dual B

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 39 39 Windows XP To access the drive from your Windows desktop: Note: If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your N

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 40 40 Mac OS X To access the drive from your Mac desktop: Note: If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networ

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 41 41 MANAGEMENT FEATURES The Management features on the Access Point allow you to view the status of your Access Point and your

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 42 42 Management: System Clock Maintain the internal clock for the Access Point by syncing with your computer’s time. Your syste

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 43 43 Management: System Logs System Logs are useful for viewing the activity and history of the Access Point. The System Logs a

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 44 44 Management: Upgrade Firmware Amped Wireless continuously updates the firmware for all products in an effort to constantly

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 45 45 Management: Save/Reload Settings Saving your current settings allows you to back-up your current settings which may be rel

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 46 Management: Password Settings By default, the Access Point does not require a password to log on to the web menu. If you wish

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 47 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSWireless Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Frequency Band: 2.4GHz, 5.0GHz Wireless Speed: 2.4GHz: 300Mbps (T

AP20000G USER’S GUIDE 48 DEFAULT SETTINGS The default settings for your Access Point are listed here. If for some reason you need to return your A

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 4 LED Indicators Power: Indicates when the Access Point is powered on. The LED will remain on. 5.0GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 49 49 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION We are here to help. If you have any issues with your Access Point please contact

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 50 50 Troubleshooting The tips in this guide are listed in order of relevance. Try solution (a) before trying solution (b), etc.

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 51 51 Troubleshooting: Connection Issues I do not have Internet access when connecting to the Access Point. a. Your router or or

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 52 52 My Access Point was working fine previously, but now I can no longer access the Internet through the Access Point. a. The

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 53 53 c. Reset the Access Point back to default settings and try the Basic Setup again. To reset the Access Point back to defaul

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 54 54 Troubleshooting: Wireless Issues I am only getting 3 or 4 wireless signal bars on my wireless computer and I am within 10 f

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 55 55 c. Your Access Point may be installed in a poor location. Avoid setting up your Access Point in areas with high interferen

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 56 56 Troubleshooting: USB Storage and Web Menu Feature Issues I cannot access my USB storage device after I plug it into the Acc

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 57 57 Windows XP To access the drive from your Windows desktop: Note: If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 58 58 To Map the network drive: a. Open Finder. b. From the menu on the top of the desktop, select Go. c. Select Connect To S

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 5 Back Panel Description Antenna Connectors (1-3): RJ-SMA antenna connectors. Attach the included high gain antennas to these

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 59 59 a. The Access Point supports WPS connections however some companies may use proprietary code for their own push button

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 60 60 WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION The Amped Wireless (A division of Newo Corporation, Inc.) Limited Warranty Warranty Pe

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 61 61 unenforceable, its remaining provisions shall remain in effect. All costs of shipping the product to Amped Wireless shall b

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 62 62 How to Claim Warranty: In the event that you have a problem with this product, please go to www.ampedwireless.com/support t

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 63 63 Regulatory Information FCC Statement and Declaration: Amped Wireless declares that this device complies with Part 15 of the

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 64 64 - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the d

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 65 65 Industry Canada Statement: This Class B digital apparatus complies with RSS-210 and ICES-003 of the Industry Canada Rules.

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 66 66 Déclaration d’Industrie Canada : Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux réglementations RSS-210 et ICES-003 d’

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APA20 USER’S GUIDE 6 6 PLUG AND PLAY SETUP GUIDE Attach the Antennas to their Specific Connectors on the Access Point Attach the three included Ant

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 7 7 Connect the Access Point to your Router a) Plug in the Power Adapter b) Using the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable, attach o

APA20 USER’S GUIDE 8 8 Connect your PC to the Access Point Connecting Wirelessly: With your PC or Mac, scan for available wireless networks and loca