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Phone: 888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168

Email: [email protected]

SETUP GUIDE Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support

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HIGH POWER TOUCH SCREEN

AC750 WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER TAP-EX2

Getting to Know the Range Extender

2 Stylus
1 LCD Screen: 3.5" LCD touch screen. Displays the user
interface for configuring the Range Extender. 3
1
2 Stylus: Input tool that assists in navigating the LCD 4
touch screen menu.
5
3 Antenna RJ-SMA antenna connector. Compatible with all
Connector: 6
antennas that have RP-SMA connectors.
7
4 Reset: Button used to reset device. Push down once to reboot, hold
down for 5-10 seconds to reset to factory default settings.

5 USB Port: USB 2.0 Port used to attach USB storage devices, such as
a USB flash drive or external hard drive, for file sharing.
6 Wired Ports: RJ-45 ports for connecting wired computers or network devices.
7 Power (PWR): Power adapter port. DC 12V, 1A.

Setting Up Your Range Extender

Find an Optimal Setup Location Between your Wireless Router

1 and your Wireless Dead Zone

Wi-Fi Range Extender

Wi-Fi Router

Home/Office Network Dead Zone

PLACE THE RANGE EXTENDER IN A LOCATION

RECOMMENDED
SIGNAL STRENGTH

IMPORTANT: WHERE IT CAN RECEIVE A STRONG SIGNAL

>70% FROM YOUR WIRELESS ROUTER.
This can be done before or after setup is complete. The Range Extender will save your settings.

2 Power on the Range Extender

a Attach the included antenna.

a b Attach the Power Adapter to the

Range Extender’s power port
and an available power outlet.
c
c The Amped Wireless logo will
appear as the unit boots up, then
b the Dashboard screen will appear.

3 Welcome to the Dashboard

The Dashboard will provide you with the current status

of the Range Extender.

Tap Scan to find available networks to extend.

Note: The Setup Guide will refer to the existing network that you wish to extend
as the Home Network. The new, expanded network will be referred to as your
Extended Network.

4 Scan for a 2.4GHz Home Network to Extend

The Range Extender can extend a single 2.4GHz network, a single 5GHz network or both
(2.4GHz and 5GHz) simultaneously. The wizard will walk you through the setup of the 2.4GHz
network first, and then the 5GHz network.
Select the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network that you wish to extend.
If you wish to only extend a 5GHz network and not a
2.4GHz network, tap Skip to move on to the 5GHz
network selection (Section 6).

Otherwise, tap Next to continue.

Recommended Signal
Select the Wi-Fi network with a signal
>70% strength greater than 70% for the most
reliable connection.

Poor signal connections may cause slow speeds or

dropped connections. If you do not see your desired
wireless network, move the Range Extender closer to
the router and scan again as it may be out of range.

5 Home Network Security Settings (if necessary)

If your 2.4GHz Home Network has security enabled, you

will need to enter the key here.

Tap Next to continue.

6 Scan for a 5GHz Home Network to Extend

Select the 5GHz Wi-Fi network that you wish to extend. If
you have already selected a 2.4GHz network and do not
wish to select a 5GHz network, tap Skip to continue.

Otherwise, tap Next to continue.

Recommended Signal
Select the Wi-Fi network with a signal
>70% strength greater than 70% for the most
reliable connection.

Poor signal connections may cause slow speeds or

dropped connections. If you do not see your desired
wireless network, move the Range Extender closer to
the router and scan again as it may be out of range.

7 Home Network Security Settings (if necessary)

If your 5GHz Home Network has security enabled, you

will need to enter the key here.

Tap Next to continue.

8 Configure Settings for your Extended Network

The Range Extender features both a 2.4GHz and a 5GHz Extended Network. The wizard will
walk you through the setup of your 2.4GHz extended network first, and then the 5GHz extended
network.
The default ID of your 2.4GHz Extended Network is:
Amped_TAPEX2_2.4

If you choose to Clone Settings from your Home

Network, the wizard will copy the SSID and Security
Key of your Home Network. The SSID of the Extended
Network will have a "_RE" at the end of its name. For
example: Home_Network_RE

You can also manually enter a new Network ID and

Security Key. The new Security Key must be at least 8
characters long.

Tap Next to apply the settings. Repeat these steps for

your 5GHz Extended Network.

The default ID of your 5GHz Extended Network is:

Amped_TAPEX2_5.0

If you choose to Clone Settings from your Home

Network, the wizard will copy the SSID and Security
Key of your Home Network. The SSID of the Extended
Network will have a "_RE" at the end of its name. For
example: Home_Network_RE

You can also manually enter a new Network ID and

Security Key. The new Security Key must be at least 8
characters long.

Tap Next to apply the settings.

The Setup Wizard will apply your settings. Please be

patient. If there are any problems with the connection,
a prompt will appear letting you know what to fix.

9 Setup Summary

At this point you can connect your Wi-Fi devices to

your Extended Network using the Wi-Fi network
name and password on the screen.

If you haven’t already positioned your Range Extender

in an optimal location, you may do so now. All Range
Extender settings are saved and can be safely
powered off for relocation.

You may also attach any wired network devices to

the wired ports on the side of the Range Extender.

If you experience any problems during this process,

please contact Amped Wireless Elite Support:

Phone: 888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168

Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support
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Navigating the Touch Menu

Home Button: Tap the Home icon, found on the bottom of many screens,
to return to the Dashboard at any time.

Language Selection: Tap the Globe icon, found on the bottom of the Settings
screen, to change the language of the menu.

Back Arrow: Tap the Left Arrow, found on the upper left corner of many
screens, to navigate back to the previous page.

Navigation: Tap the Left or Right Arrow to navigate between multiple

pages for one screen. The dots in this example indicate
there are 3 pages to see.

Keyboards/Keypads: Tap on a Blank Field to access a keyboard or keypad

for entering in information such as your Network ID and
Security Key.

How to Connect to the Range Extender

Connecting to the 5GHz network requires that you have a 5GHz capable network adapter.

Windows 7 & Vista Windows 8

Click on the Wireless icon to see available wireless Swipe in from the right edge to access the charms
networks (For Vista, click Start > Connect To). Select bar, tap on Settings, select the Wi-Fi icon, and select
the Amped_TAPEX2_2.4 or Amped_TAPEX2_5.0 the Amped_TAPEX2_2.4 or Amped_TAPEX2_5.0
network and click Connect. network.

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Mac OS X iPhone
Click on the Wireless icon to see available wireless Tap on your Settings icon, select Wi-Fi, and choose
networks. Select the Amped_TAPEX2_2.4 or the Amped_TAPEX2_2.4 or Amped_TAPEX2_5.0
Amped_TAPEX2_5.0 network. network.

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iPad Tablet
A. Press the Home button to get to the homepage.
B. Tap the Settings app icon.
C. Tap on Wi-Fi to enter the iPad’s Wi-Fi settings. Amped_TAPEX2
D. Toggle the Wi-Fi On/Off selector switch to On.
E. Under "Choose a Network...", select Amped_TAPEX2_2.4
or Amped_TAPEX2_5.0

Android Tablet
A. Tap the Apps menu on the tablet screen.
B. Locate and tap the Settings app icon.
C. Under "Wireless & networks," tap Wi-Fi settings.
D. Tap the Wi-Fi box to turn on Wi-Fi and scan.
E. Under "Wi-Fi networks", select: Amped_TAPEX2_2.4 or
Amped_TAPEX2
Amped_TAPEX2_5.0

Accessing More Settings

More Settings
The Settings menu The Settings menu
can be accessed gives you access to a
from the Dashboard. number of different
Tap Settings. features. Scroll
left/right to access all
settings.

Wi-Fi Settings
Tap 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi Settings to modify Wi-Fi related features:
Change your Home Set up Guest
or Extended Network Networks with an ID
SSID, Security Key and Security Key
and other settings in that’s different from
Home Network or your primary network.
Extended Network
settings.

Control when your Adjust the distance

Wi-Fi Network is on or (output power) of your
off with Access Wi-Fi network using
Schedule. Wireless Coverage
settings.

Management Settings
Tap Management to access a number of administrative settings:
Set the timeout Set the time and date
interval for the screen from the Clock/Date
to turn off and set a settings.
passcode to re-
access the screen
using Screen
Settings.

Check for the latest Share files locally from

software updates any USB storage
using the Firmware device from the USB
Update feature. Storage Sharing
menu.

BoostBand™ Technology
Increase the overall speed and performance of your extended network by
streamlining dual band network traffic through a single Wi-Fi frequency band
between the Router and the Range Extender.

BOOSTBAND™
Up to 2X Speed*

Router 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

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AC750 WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER
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Not all features listed. Access the menu for all settings.

More Detailed Settings are Available on the Web Menu

Connect your Internet Device to the Range Extender

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Open your Web Browser & Access the Setup Menu

Enter the setup web address into your browser:

http://setup.ampedwireless.com
If the URL fails to open, then try: http://192.168.1.240

Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer (8.0 and up). Do not use Firefox.

ACCESSING THE WEB MENU DOES NOT REQUIRE INTERNET ACCESS.

THE MENU IS SERVED FROM THE RANGE EXTENDER.

The web menu Dashboard will provide you with the current status of the
Range Extender. The More Settings tab on the left will give you access
to more extensive settings.

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE WEB MENU...

a Disconnect your PC from all Wi-Fi networks.

a)
b Attach an Ethernet cable (not included) between the PC and the Range Extender.
b)
c Open your web browser and go to http://setup.ampedwireless.com again.
c)

How to Reset the Range Extender to Default Settings

There are three options to reset the Range Extender back to factory default settings:
1 Right Panel of the Range Extender
Reset Button
Hold down the Reset button for five to ten (5-10) seconds. You may need to
use a pen tip or pin to access the button. Pressing the Reset Button for less
than five (5) seconds will simply reboot the Range Extender while saving your
existing settings.

2 Touch Menu
Tap the Reset button through the touch menu: Settings > Management
> Reset. Tap Reset All Settings.

3 Web Menu
Access the Reset button through the web menu on the left side: More Settings
> Management > Save/Reload Settings. Select Reset Settings to Default.

If you continue to have issues setting up the Range Extender, give us a call — we’re here to help: 888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168
Visit our website for more support information and answers to frequently asked questions: www.ampedwireless.com/support

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