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REB175P

 

USER’S GUIDE

 

 

 

 

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Encryption can be used to secure your WDS connections. If you choose to use encryption (recommended), it is 
important that you set the same security key setting on all connected WDS enabled Range Extenders and 
Bridges.  

Note: 

When using WDS, it is recommended that you configure the IP address of each WDS connected device to 

use the same IP subnet and/or ensure that there is only one active router or DHCP server on the network.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for REB175P

Page 1: ...REB175P ProSeries High Power AC1750 Wi Fi Range Extender Bridge User s Guide...

Page 2: ...Dashboard Connected Devices 47 Dashboard WDS Settings 48 WI FI SETTINGS 49 2 4GHz Wi F Settings Status 49 2 4GHz Wi F Settings Basic Settings 50 2 4GHz Wi F Settings Security 52 2 4GHz Wi F Settings O...

Page 3: ...DVANCED SETTINGS 94 Port Forwarding 94 Port Filtering 95 DMZ Demilitarized Zone 96 Denial of Service 97 IDS Intrusion Detection System 98 ADMINISTRATION 99 System Status 99 Device Statistics 100 Syste...

Page 4: ...ing 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 o...

Page 5: ...Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package ProSeries High Power AC1750 Wi Fi Range Extender Bridge 3 x Detachable High Gain 3dBi Antennas Magnetic Mounting Kit Mounting Template...

Page 6: ...itted or received over the wireless network Wired Port 2 Indicates when a networking device is connected to wired port LAN2 on the Range Extender Bridge The LED will blink rapidly when wired data traf...

Page 7: ...without the power adapter 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 T...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...S GUIDE 8 OPERATIONAL MODES BASIC SETUP The Range Extender Bridge features four different operational modes that can be configured via the web menu Network Bridge Range Extender Firewall Range Extende...

Page 10: ...i network either 2 4 or 5 0GHz network of the existing network and provides wired connections to expand the network further All devices connected to the Client Bridge are on the same subnet and local...

Page 11: ...DE BASIC SETUP Find an optimal setup location for your Network Bridge Place the Network Bridge in a location where it can receive a strong signal from the Source Network The better the connection the...

Page 12: ...r on the Network Bridge by attaching either the power adapter to the Bridge and plugging in the other end into a power outlet or attaching a PoE Ethernet cable to the LAN1 port on the side panel and t...

Page 13: ...enu fails to open type in the following IP address into your web address bar http 192 168 80 240 Note If you have problems accessing the Web Menu Disable third party firewalls such as Norton Zone Alar...

Page 14: ...ppears 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 Network Bridge Mode for the Operational...

Page 15: ...rce Network that you wish to connect to and bridge Note It is recommended that you select a Source Network with a signal strength greater than 70 for the most reliable connection Poor signal connectio...

Page 16: ...ity enabled leave the security field blank Click Next to apply the settings DO NOT LEAVE OR REFRESH THIS PAGE Allow the configuration to complete and the Basic Setup Wizard will automatically redirect...

Page 17: ...etup 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 Interne...

Page 18: ...and redistributing it in a new extended location In addition to creating a new extended Wi Fi network for devices to connect to the Range Extender also provides additional wired connections for bridgi...

Page 19: ...ange Extender Place the Range Extender in a location between your Source Network s wireless access point router and your wireless dead zone It s recommended that you place the Range Extender in a loca...

Page 20: ...the Range Extender by attaching either the power adapter to the Range Extender and plugging in the other end into a power outlet or attaching a PoE Ethernet cable to the LAN1 port on the side panel a...

Page 21: ...enu fails to open type in the following IP address into your web address bar http 192 168 80 240 Note If you have problems accessing the Web Menu Disable third party firewalls such as Norton Zone Alar...

Page 22: ...ppears 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 Range Extender Mode for the Operational...

Page 23: ...ish to repeat If you have a dual band router access point select BOTH the 2 4GHz and 5 0GHz network names Note It is recommended that you select a Source Network with a signal strength greater than 70...

Page 24: ...e Network chosen has security enabled you will need to enter the security key here If you selected a dual band network to repeat you will need to enter both security keys here If the Source Network do...

Page 25: ...etwork You can also manually enter a new network ID and security key The new security keys must be 8 characters minimum Click Next to apply your settings DO NOT LEAVE OR REFRESH THIS PAGE Allow the co...

Page 26: ...his page for your records 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 relocat...

Page 27: ...hat creates a secure firewall between the Source Network and the Extended Network In addition to a firewall the Firewall Range Extender also features its own DHCP server for assigning IP addresses to...

Page 28: ...Extender Place the Firewall Range Extender in a location between your Source Network s wireless access point router and your wireless dead zone It s recommended that you place the Firewall Range Exte...

Page 29: ...wall Range Extender by attaching either the power adapter to the Firewall Range Extender and plugging in the other end into a power outlet or attaching a PoE Ethernet cable to the LAN1 port on the sid...

Page 30: ...enu fails to open type in the following IP address into your web address bar http 192 168 80 240 Note If you have problems accessing the Web Menu Disable third party firewalls such as Norton Zone Alar...

Page 31: ...rs 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 Firewall Range Extender Mode for the Operat...

Page 32: ...networks Select the Source Network that you wish to repeat Note It is recommended that you select a Source Network with a signal strength greater than 70 for the most reliable connection Poor signal c...

Page 33: ...e Network chosen has security enabled you will need to enter the security key here If you selected a dual band network to repeat you will need to enter both security keys here If the Source Network do...

Page 34: ...etwork You can also manually enter a new network ID and security key The new security keys must be 8 characters minimum Click Next to apply your settings DO NOT LEAVE OR REFRESH THIS PAGE Allow the co...

Page 35: ...print this page for your records If you haven t already positioned your Firewall Range Extender in an optimal location you may do so now All settings are saved and can be safely powered off for reloca...

Page 36: ...S mode and Network Bridges using WDS mode A WDS Bridge connects wirelessly to a WDS Access Point and expands the existing network by creating additional wired ports to expand the network with by addin...

Page 37: ...MODE BASIC SETUP Find an optimal setup location for your WDS Bridge Place the WDS Bridge in a location where it can receive a strong signal from the Source Network The better the connection the faster...

Page 38: ...wer on the WDS Bridge by attaching either the power adapter to the Bridge and plugging in the other end into a power outlet or attaching a PoE Ethernet cable to the LAN1 port on the side panel and the...

Page 39: ...enu fails to open type in the following IP address into your web address bar http 192 168 80 240 Note If you have problems accessing the Web Menu Disable third party firewalls such as Norton Zone Alar...

Page 40: ...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 WDS Bridge Mode for the Operational M...

Page 41: ...Fi frequency you wish to configure for WDS AP mode 2 4GHz Only 5GHz Only Both 2 4GHz and 5GHz After you have made your selection click Next to begin For the purpose of this User s Guide we will provi...

Page 42: ...configured on each individual WDS enabled Access Point or Bridge not just the one you are currently configuring For example if you are connecting three WDS APs or Bridges AP Bridge 1 must have AP Brid...

Page 43: ...you print this page for your records The Summary will display the status of each WDS connection and the signal strength of each connection Connections with lower signal strength connections may perfo...

Page 44: ...information regarding the features for the current page The information will be very useful in configuring the Range Extender Bridge and will serve as a User s Guide for the current page To access it...

Page 45: ...and uptime of the Range Extender Bridge From here you can quickly change the operational mode by clicking the Change button to the right of the operational mode In addition to the operational mode the...

Page 46: ...Operational Modes Basic Setup section of this User s Guide Selecting an operational mode from the dropdown menu will also provide you with a diagram and overview of the operational mode selected Once...

Page 47: ...configuring basic settings of the current operational mode As you change from one operational mode to another the Basic Setup menu will also change to cater to the settings for the selected operation...

Page 48: ...h option is available to automatically update the data at set intervals Connected devices are separated by those connected to the 2 4GHz Wi Fi networks or 5 0GHz Wi Fi networks If the current operatio...

Page 49: ...formation for each frequency 2 4GHz and 5 0GHz depending on your WDS configurations Each section will display information for each WDS connection such as their connection state and signal strength in...

Page 50: ...E 49 WI FI SETTINGS 2 4GHz Wi F Settings Status The 2 4GHz Wi Fi Status page provides you with a glance at basic information for your 2 4GHz Wi Fi settings such as the Status mode security type SSID a...

Page 51: ...he operational mode of the 2 4GHz radio Source Network The SSID of the Source Network that the Range Extender Bridge is extending or bridging Scan for a New Network To change the Source Network and sc...

Page 52: ...ender mode only The VLAN ID is a feature that allows you to virtually map connected devices and secure access for each Extended Network SSID created Devices that are connected to an SSID with a specif...

Page 53: ...tional modes If you are in Bridge Mode or WDS Bridge mode these options will not be available as there are no Extended Networks in Bridge modes Extended Network SSID Selection Using the drop down menu...

Page 54: ...in managing the bandwidth used by each Extended Network SSID The maximum number of devices for each SSID is 50 devices Smart Handover When multiple Range Extenders REB175P or Access Points APR175P are...

Page 55: ...ium level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems WPA EAP requires that the security key is renewed during a set interval WPA2 is a high level encryption and is supp...

Page 56: ...DIUS server RADIUS Restrict access from devices based on MAC Address authentication via a RADIUS Server 2 4GHz Wi F Settings Output Power Adjust the output power of the Range Extender Bridge to contro...

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Page 58: ...ature is useful in determining what other networks are around you and what their basic configurations are in addition to their signal strength in comparison to the Range Extender Bridge This feature c...

Page 59: ...additional wirelessly connected Range Extenders also referred to as a repeater in addition to Bridges For WDS connections to work properly the MAC address associations must also be configured on each...

Page 60: ...t is important that you set the same security key setting on all connected WDS enabled Range Extenders and Bridges Note When using WDS it is recommended that you configure the IP address of each WDS c...

Page 61: ...during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons a Enable Access Schedule b Select which days you wish for your 2 4GHz Wi Fi to be available c Select the time frame during th...

Page 62: ...the WMM section of this User s Guide Preamble Type Defines the length of the Cyclic Redundancy Check for communication between the Range Extender and roaming wireless users Guard Interval Used to ens...

Page 63: ...t This feature will disconnect connected devices that are no longer active based on a set interval of time WLAN Proxy for Power Saving The Range Extender will send an Address Resolution Protocol ARP p...

Page 64: ...R S GUIDE 63 5 0GHz Wi F Settings Status The 5 0GHz Wi Fi Status page provides you with a glance at basic information for your 5 0GHz Wi Fi settings such as the Status mode security type SSID among ot...

Page 65: ...de The operational mode of the 5 0GHz radio Source Network The SSID of the Source Network that the Range Extender is extending or bridging Scan for a New Network To change the Source Network and scan...

Page 66: ...Extender mode only The VLAN ID is a feature that allows you to virtually map connected devices and secure access for each Extended Network SSID created Devices that are connected to an SSID with a sp...

Page 67: ...ns will not be available as there are no Extended Networks in Bridge modes Extended Network SSID Selection Using the drop down menu you can select which Extended Network you wish to configure and may...

Page 68: ...of devices for each SSID is 50 devices Smart Handover When multiple Range Extenders REB175P or Access Points APR175P are installed in an environment where devices roam over a larger area Smart Handove...

Page 69: ...g a set interval WPA2 is a high level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems WPA Mixed Mode allows the use of both WPA and WPA2 at the same time If you are not sure...

Page 70: ...utput Power Adjust the output power of the Range Extender to control the coverage distance of your 5 0GHz wireless network For a smaller coverage area you can select a lower output power For the maxim...

Page 71: ...ature is useful in determining what other networks are around you and what their basic configurations are in addition to their signal strength in comparison to the Range Extender Bridge This feature c...

Page 72: ...es Wi Fi Access Point Range Extender WDS allows you to extend your network by adding additional wirelessly connected Range Extenders also referred to as a repeater in addition to Bridges For WDS conne...

Page 73: ...to secure your WDS connections If you choose to use encryption recommended it is important that you set the same security key setting on all connected WDS enabled Range Extenders and Bridges Note When...

Page 74: ...ests during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons a Enable Access Schedule b Select which days you wish for your 5 0GHz Wi Fi to be available c Select the time frame durin...

Page 75: ...all performance by marginally increasing data rates 802 11n Protection Increases reliability but reduces bandwidth Provides more bandwidth than 802 11g Protection DTIM Period Adjusts the delivery traf...

Page 76: ...tead of STA packets to map IP addresses so that network devices do not need to awake from power saving mode to reply to the ARP packages from the Range Extender This feature only works when the Range...

Page 77: ...to use The Range Extender Bridge supports all types of WPS setup Option A Push button You may push the WPS button on the web menu or use the physical button on the side panel of the Range Extender Br...

Page 78: ...wed into your network or not allowed A MAC Address may sometimes be referred to as a Physical Address Most networking devices have their MAC Address located on a label on the actual device For Windows...

Page 79: ...ote Each Wi Fi Network WLAN SSID must also have MAC Filters selected as Additional Authentication methods in order for MAC Filtering to work This can be configured here Wi Fi Settings 2 4GHz or 5 0GHz...

Page 80: ...kup RADIUS servers for each frequency 2 4GHz and 5 0GHz The Range Extender also provides an internal RADIUS server in the event that an external RADIUS server is not available The Internal RADIUS serv...

Page 81: ...he RADIUS server The RADIUS server must also be using this exact password to ensure communication between the two Enter a password between 1 99 characters in length Session Timeout Set a duration when...

Page 82: ...rewall Range Extender s Internal built in RADIUS server using this page Internal Server Enable or disable the Internal Server EAP Internal Authentication Select the EAP authentication type from this m...

Page 83: ...nce the connected device ceases activity with the Range Extender Termination Action Select how the Internal RADIUS server handles a termination action Re authentication Sends a RADIUS request to the R...

Page 84: ...into your network Enter the name of each user in the User Accounts field For multiple entries separate each User Account by a comma or a space When you are done click Add Note Each Wi Fi Network WLAN...

Page 85: ...ackets in the following order Voice Video Best Effort and Background The details for each are Voice Includes Voice over IP and audio streaming media packets Video Any streaming video Best Effort Gener...

Page 86: ...ll obtain an IP address from your Source Network or Range Extender Bridge and act as a DHCP Client However when there is no connection available the Range Extender Bridge will act as a DHCP Server You...

Page 87: ...address to the device Set Static DHCP This allows specific devices to be given a specific IP address each time the device connects to the network The DHCP server will always assign the same IP addres...

Page 88: ...ports Enable Disable Turn the specific wired port on or off Speed Duplex Select a speed for the port Flow Control Enable to allow the Range Extender Bridge to automatically manage data requests to the...

Page 89: ...ort 1 will not be able to see or access devices or files on Wired Port 2 VLAN 2 VLAN IDs can range between 1 and 4094 Tagged Untagged VLAN enabled ports are generally categorized as tagged or untagged...

Page 90: ...isabling Domain Redirect will require that you access the web menu using the IP address instead of the web URL It is recommended that you note your IP address before disabling this mode or refrain fro...

Page 91: ...net provider does not provide you with an IP address automatically If you know the IP address and DNS settings that your Internet provider uses select this option Automatic Dynamic DHCP This is the co...

Page 92: ...ings can be set automatically by your Internet service provider or set manually to a DNS server of your choice Clone MAC Address The Firewall Range Extender can use a MAC address that you define as it...

Page 93: ...can work across different network media such as an Ethernet connection or wireless connection With UPnP enabled network devices may change security settings within the Firewall Range Extender s firew...

Page 94: ...Tree STP A network protocol that ensures a loop free topology for networks that have Ethernet bridges The STP prevents bridge loops and allows a network design to include redundant links to provide au...

Page 95: ...be forwarded to a specific device on the private network Port Forwarding is often used for setting up servers cameras and other devices that require remote access Enable Port Forwarding Enables design...

Page 96: ...By enabling Port Filtering on TCP port 21 only FTP communications would be allowed No other types of communication would be allowed on this port Hackers may sometimes scan for all open ports on your n...

Page 97: ...signated as part of the DMZ does not have any protection from the Range Extender s firewall The device s only security would be those built into the operating system As a general safety rule devices p...

Page 98: ...will wait for a response before closing the connection When multiple requests like this occur servers may often get overloaded with too many requests and stop functioning altogether This is a typical...

Page 99: ...abled and a device attempts to connect to the AP but fails three times within sixty seconds the device will be blocked for a duration of thirty minutes IDS works with WPA based authentication and 802...

Page 100: ...onal mode firmware version and uptime of the Range Extender From here you can quickly change the operational mode by clicking the Change button to the right of the operational mode In addition to the...

Page 101: ...The Wired Connection statistics shows all data activity for all users physically connected to the wired ports on the Range Extender Bridge The Internet Connection statistics shows the data activity fo...

Page 102: ...REB175P USER S GUIDE 101 Each report can be collapsed by clicking the icon on the top right of each section To enlarge the report simply click the icon...

Page 103: ...dge by syncing with your computer s time or through a network time server Your system clock settings need to be accurate in order for logs and wireless access schedules to work correctly To sync with...

Page 104: ...32 characters Management Protocol The Range Extender Bridge supports multiple management interfaces Check the interfaces that you wish to enable HTTP Standard Internet web browser interface HTTPS Secu...

Page 105: ...SNMP manager SNMP Get Community Enter the Get Community name for SNMP GET requests SNMP Set Community Enter the SNMP Set Community name for SNMP SET requests SNMP Trap Enable or disable SNMP trap to...

Page 106: ...ble or disable the use of a System Log Server for storing system logs onto another computer Transfer Logs Enter the IP address of a System Log Server if you wish to use Copy Logs to USB Drive Enable a...

Page 107: ...audio alarm which can be used for multiple purposes The alarm can be used to easily identify the location of a Range Extender Bridge You can also set the duration for the sound LED lights can also be...

Page 108: ...ompts to complete the upgrade process Before upgrading the firmware remember to always save your current settings first by going to the Save Reload Settings page The firmware upgrade process will rese...

Page 109: ...rom the ampedwireless website and remember the location where you saved it You can save the file to a USB drive and attach the USB drive to the Range Extender Bridge or you may save the file to your P...

Page 110: ...rypt the saved settings with a password If you choose to do so you will need to enter this password in the future when you choose to reload the saved settings To reload previously saved settings click...

Page 111: ...REB175P USER S GUIDE 110 Rebooting the Range Extender Bridge saves your current configurations and simply power cycles the Range Extender Bridge...

Page 112: ...ER S GUIDE 111 Password Settings The default settings for the Range Extender are Login admin Password admin If you wish to enable a password to protect unauthorized access to the web menu you may ente...

Page 113: ...w Noise Amplifiers 3 x 2 4GHz Low Noise Amplifiers Wireless Security WEP WPA WPA2 WPA Mixed WPS Antennas 3 x Detachable High Gain Antennas 3 x Reverse SMA Connector Ports 1 x RJ 45 10 100 1000 LAN por...

Page 114: ...turn your Range Extender Bridge back to default settings hold down the Reset button on the back panel for 10 seconds The Range Extender Bridge will reset back to factory settings as listed below IP Ad...

Page 115: ...REB175P USER S GUIDE 114 TROUBLESHOOTING SUPPORT INFORMATION We are here to help If you have any issues with your Range Extender Bridge please contact us...

Page 116: ...use a different web browser We recommend the Google Chrome web browser c Try to open your web browser to the default IP address by putting this number into your web browser instead 192 168 80 240 d P...

Page 117: ...again After you have successfully reset the Source Network connection try connecting wirelessly again I can no longer access the Web Menu or the Range Extender or Firewall Range Extender no longer res...

Page 118: ...be located too far from your Source Network Run through the Basic Setup Wizard again On the SCAN page your Source Network should show a signal strength of 70 or greater If it does not move the Range E...

Page 119: ...Hz or 5 0GHz Make sure the setting is at 100 and try again c Make sure that your Source Network s wireless SSID is broadcasting and not hidden If your Source Network SSID is hidden you will need to ma...

Page 120: ...h between the router and the Range Extender through the web menu left side Dashboard System Status The Signal Strength readout will be under the Source Wireless Network Settings section This Signal St...

Page 121: ...er is still on If it has been turned off please turn it back on The Range Extender should automatically reconnect to your Source Network within 10 minutes I have a dual band router and I cannot extend...

Page 122: ...ork itself may not have Internet access Check to see that you have internet access by connecting directly to the Source Network first If you are able to go online then this is not a problem If you can...

Page 123: ...away from your Source Network The closer the Range Extender Bridge is to your Source Network the better its connection will be The Range Extender Bridge must have a strong signal in order to repeat th...

Page 124: ...twork it is necessary to extend an 802 11ac Wi Fi router Check that your source router is an 802 11ac router with speeds at or above AC1750 Extending a router with slower Wi Fi speeds such as 802 11n...

Page 125: ...ennas are fastened tightly to the antenna connectors c The wireless channel that your network is running on may be congested Change the wireless channel on your Source Router and reconnect the Range E...

Page 126: ...not simply reconfigure the Range Extender to your network f The network adapter that you are using may have poor range older technology with slower speeds or may need a driver update g Your computer m...

Page 127: ...se proprietary code for their own push button configurations Try connecting using the Windows wireless utility or Mac wireless utility instead I have enabled Client Isolation and or SSID Isolation but...

Page 128: ...etwork WLAN SSID must also have RADIUS servers or MAC Filters selected as an Additional Authentication method in order for the feature to work This can be done via the Web Menu by accessing the Wi Fi...

Page 129: ...IDE b Change the device to a device that supports the Smart Handover feature Some older Wi Fi adapters do not support the Smart Handover feature Discover a comprehensive collection of computers hardwa...

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