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UA150C

 

USERS’S GUIDE

 

 

 

 

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Connect to a Wireless Network 

Click on the 

Available Network 

tab to begin scanning for 

available wireless networks. 
 

Note: 

Before continuing, make sure the following 

checkboxes on the bottom of the Utility are NOT checked:  
Disable Adapter, Radio Off and Windows Zero Config. 
 
 
 
 

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Connect to a Wireless Network 

Once the Utility has finished scanning for wireless 
networks, highlight your network and double-click it to 
join the network. 

 

 

Содержание UA150C

Страница 1: ...UA150C High Power Wireless 150N Compact USB Adapter User s Guide ...

Страница 2: ...Indicators 4 SETUP GUIDE 5 Windows 7 and Vista Installation 5 Windows XP and 2000 Installation 10 Using the Amped Wireless Utility XP 2000 18 Mac OS X Installation 22 Using the Amped Wireless Utility Mac 35 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 38 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT 39 WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION 48 ...

Страница 3: ...ality 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 sales ampedwireless com Call 888 573 8830 Web www ampedwireless com ...

Страница 4: ...3 GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package High Power Wireless Adapter USB Connector Cap High Power 3dBi Antenna Setup CD Driver Software and Users Guide Setup Guide ...

Страница 5: ...ot insert the USB Adapter until after you have installed the software and driver from the CD Antenna Connector RJ SMA antenna connector Compatible with all antennas with RP SMA connectors Upgradable to high gain antennas for more range Activity LED Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is passing through the High Power Adapter ...

Страница 6: ...UA150C USERS S GUIDE 5 SETUP GUIDE Windows 7 and Vista Installation a Power on your PC and Insert the CD Locate the Setup CD and insert it into your CD drive ...

Страница 7: ...stall Software to begin the installation process If the Menu page does not appear select Run Autoload exe if prompted or browse your CD drive and double click the Autoload exe file c Click Yes to allow the program to make changes and continue with the installation ...

Страница 8: ...UA150C USERS S GUIDE 7 d Select your Language Select the language for the installation process and click Next e Continue with the Installation Click Next to proceed with the installation ...

Страница 9: ...ck Install to proceed to the next step g Restart your Computer A prompt will appear asking you to restart your computer Select Yes and click Finish to restart your computer Be sure to save any unsaved work before clicking Finish to avoid losing any unsaved data ...

Страница 10: ...th the USB Adapter i Connect to a Wireless Network Locate the Wireless Icon on your Windows desktop located on the bottom right corner and click it to view available wireless networks Highlight your desired network and click Connect If the network you are trying to connect to is secure you will be prompted to enter the security key If you have any problems connecting to the network have windows di...

Страница 11: ...UA150C USERS S GUIDE 10 Windows XP and 2000 Installation a Power on your PC and Insert the CD Locate the Setup CD and insert it into your CD drive ...

Страница 12: ...tall Software to begin the installation process If the Menu page does not appear select Run Autoload exe if prompted or browse your Cd drive and double click the Autoload exe file c Select your Language Select the language for the installation process and click Next ...

Страница 13: ...UA150C USERS S GUIDE 12 d Begin the Installation Click Next to continue with the installation e Continue the Installation Click Install to continue with the installation ...

Страница 14: ... a prompt will appear asking you to restart your computer Select Yes and click Finish to restart g Insert the High Power USB Adapter After the computer has fully rebooted locate an available USB port and insert the USB Adapter The Windows XP 2000 Found New Hardware Wizard should appear ...

Страница 15: ...r software select No Not at this time Click Next to continue i Found New Hardware Wizard When prompted by the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the software select Install the Software Automatically Recommended and click Next The Wizard should begin to install the software and driver for the High Power USB Adapter ...

Страница 16: ...r the Wizard has finished installing the software for the High Power Adapter click Finish to close the Wizard and begin using your High Power Adapter k Open the Amped Wireless Utility Locate the Amped Wireless Utility Icon on the windows desktop and double click it to open ...

Страница 17: ...ireless networks Note Before continuing make sure the following checkboxes on the bottom of the Utility are NOT checked Disable Adapter Radio Off and Windows Zero Config m Connect to a Wireless Network Once the Utility has finished scanning for wireless networks highlight your network and double click it to join the network ...

Страница 18: ...Network Key enter the key and then confirm the key again and click OK o Connect to a Wireless Network Congratulations you are now successfully connected to your wireless network The General tab will show your connection status and connection quality On the bottom right corner of your desktop the Utility will also display your link quality so you can easily view it at any time ...

Страница 19: ... the connection details as well as the IP address settings Renew IP Request a new IP address from your wireless router Use this feature in the case where your internet connection stops working but you are still connected to the wireless network Windows Zero Config If your version of Windows has a wireless utility installed the feature will allow you to use the Windows wireless utility instead of t...

Страница 20: ... the network Profiles can be ranked in order of priority in the case where multiple networks are in the same vicinity Available Networks Displays the available networks within your range Click Refresh to rescan for networks or Add to Profile to save the network and connect automatically the next time the network comes in range To simply connect to a wireless network highlight the network and doubl...

Страница 21: ...The Status tab displays information regarding the driver current settings connection details and other device information Statistics Displays the current data traffic information where TX stands for transfer and RX stands for receive ...

Страница 22: ... method to connect to a wireless network The Amped Wireless Utility provides two WPS methods to use PIN code connection or PBC Push Button Configuration PBC works if your WPS enabled router designates that you push a button on your wireless adapter to connect to the network This button serves as a virtual button to push when needed ...

Страница 23: ...UA150C USERS S GUIDE 22 Mac OS X Installation For OS X 10 4 10 5 10 6 and 10 7 a Power on your Mac computer and Insert the Setup CD ...

Страница 24: ...lick START HERE to open the CD Menu If the CD menu does not load browse the CD to find the Install Software file for your Mac s operating system c Find your Operating System Version Click on the Apple Icon upper left corner Select About this Mac and note the Mac OS X version ...

Страница 25: ... System From the CD Menu find the OS X version and processor that matches your Mac and select it to begin installing the software e Find the Folder on the Setup CD Open your OS X version folder and then click the Installation file to begin the installation ...

Страница 26: ...UA150C USERS S GUIDE 25 f Begin the Installation Click Continue to begin the installation g Continue the Installation Click Continue to proceed with the installation ...

Страница 27: ... you wish to continue the installation in and click Continue i Continue the Installation Click Agree to accept the software license agreement and proceed with the installation Note If prompted select the hard drive that you wish to install the software on and click Continue to proceed ...

Страница 28: ...RS S GUIDE 27 j Continue the Installation Click Install to proceed with the installation k Enter your Password If prompted enter your password to allow the setup process to install the necessary files on your Mac ...

Страница 29: ...ify you that a restart of your Mac is necessary after the installation completes Click Continue Installation to proceed with the installation m Restart your Computer When the software has finished installing you will be prompted to restart your Mac Click Restart to reboot your computer ...

Страница 30: ...ay be installed on your Mac by selecting the wireless icon upper right corner and select Turn AirPort Off If you do not have an Airport Card continue to the next step o Insert the High Power USB Adapter Once all Airport Cards have been disabled you may insert the High Power USB Adapter into an available USB port ...

Страница 31: ...tivate the USB Adapter You may be prompted to activate your USB Adapter in Network Preferences below If not select the Apple Button upper left corner and select System Preferences from the drop down list From there select Network ...

Страница 32: ...he USB Adapter For OS X OS X 10 4 Tiger and 10 5 Leopard ONLY For OS X 10 6 Snow Leopard and 10 7 Lion see next page Select Ethernet Adapter en and click Advanced In the Advanced Menu check that the adapter is Using DHCP and then click OK ...

Страница 33: ... Click Apply r Connect to a Wireless Network Once your USB Adapter has been activated the Amped Wireless Utility should automatically load Select the Available Networks tab to view nearby networks Highlight the wireless network that you wish to connect to and click Connect to join the network ...

Страница 34: ...3 s Connect to a Wireless Network If the network you are attempting to connect to has security enabled you will need to enter the security key here Under Network Key enter the key and then confirm the key again and click OK ...

Страница 35: ...ations you are now successfully connected to your wireless network The Link Status tab will show your connection status and connection quality You can access the Amped Wireless Utility at any time by selecting the icon on your desktop The USB Adapter must be attached ...

Страница 36: ...status of your High Power Adapter If you are connected to a wireless network it will display the connection details security type and signal strength of your current connection Turn Radio Off If you wish to disable your wireless connection for any reason you may select this button to disable the wireless radio on the High Power Adapter ...

Страница 37: ...n the same vicinity Available Network Displays all the available wireless networks within range of the High Power Adapter To connect select the wireless network and click Connect Or save the network to a profile so that the connection is automatically established when the High Power Adapter is in range of the wireless network The available network display also provides detailed information regardi...

Страница 38: ... technicians adjust these settings WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup also known as one touch setup or push button configuration allows for an alternative method to connect to a wireless network The Amped Wireless Utility supports PIN code connection and PBC Push Button Configuration Scan for WPS compatible wireless networks and follow the directions to use WPS to connect ...

Страница 39: ...Amplifier Wireless Sensitivity 95dBm Wireless Output Power Up to 21 dBm Antennas 1 x Detachable High Gain 3dBi Antennas 1 x Reverse SMA Connectors Warranty 1 Year Setup Requirements Available Wireless 2 4GHz 802 11b g n Network Windows 2000 XP 32 64 bit Vista 32 64 bit or 7 32 64 bit Mac OS X 10 4 10 5 10 6 10 7 100 MB of free disk space CD DVD drive Available USB 2 0 Port ...

Страница 40: ...e are here to help If you have any issues with your High Power Wireless USB Adapter please contact us To contact Amped Wireless Technical Support use one of the following methods Phone 888 573 8820 Email techsupport ampedwireless com Web www ampedwireless com support ...

Страница 41: ...nd double click it to access the CD menu b Check to see that your CD drive is working correctly by inserting another disk first then retry the Amped Wireless installation disk I cannot get the CD menu page to appear in Mac OS X a Insert the CD into your CD drive or DVD and click on the CD icon that appears on your desktop normally on the upper right corner Find the file titled Install Software and...

Страница 42: ...on You may need to activate your wireless adapter Click the Apple icon select System Preferences then click on Network Highlight the adapter titled Ethernet Adaptor en for OS X 10 5 and below and click Advanced then click Apply For OS X 10 6 select the adapter titled 11n Adapter and click Apply Try to scan for networks again e Windows Solution The wireless adapter may be disabled Go to the Start m...

Страница 43: ...lug it back in firmly Re scan for wireless networks c Mac Solution You may need to activate your wireless adapter Click the Apple icon select System Preferences then click on Network Highlight the adapter titled Ethernet Adaptor en for OS X 10 5 and below and click Advanced then click Apply For OS X 10 6 select the adapter titled 11n Adapter and click Apply Try to scan for networks again d Windows...

Страница 44: ...he name of the SSID is the correct name of the network you are trying to connect to b You may have an incorrect IP address assignment For Windows XP and 2000 Open the Amped Wireless Utility and go to the General tab Click Renew IP For Windows 7 and Vista Open the Windows wireless utility by clicking the wireless icon on the bottom right corner Right click the wireless network that you are connecte...

Страница 45: ...moving closer and checking your speeds again Wireless speed degrades as you move further away from the wireless router b The wireless router you are connected to may not support 802 11n speeds Check the speed of your wireless router Make sure it is an 802 11n router c The wireless router may not be configured for full 802 11n speeds Check the current wireless settings on your router to ensure that...

Страница 46: ...urn Airport Off The wireless signal strength is poor a You may be far from your wireless router Try moving closer and checking your signal strength again Wireless signal strength degrades as you move further away from the wireless router b Your wireless environment home or office may have objects that cause wireless interference Obstructions such as walls metal appliances microwaves among other th...

Страница 47: ...lect disable Mac Click on the wireless icon in the top right corner of your desktop Select Turn Airport Off The Windows wireless utility states that my wireless connection has limited connectivity a You may have an incorrect IP address assignment For Windows XP and 2000 Open the Amped Wireless Utility and go to the General tab Click Renew IP For Windows 7 and Vista Open the Windows wireless utilit...

Страница 48: ...n Control Panel then Device Manager Under Network Adapters locate your original wireless or wired adapter not the Amped Wireless adapter Right click the adapter and select disable Mac Click on the wireless icon in the top right corner of your desktop Select Turn Airport Off Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is not working Push button configuration does not detect the connection a The wireless adapter supp...

Страница 49: ...less Amped Wireless does not issue any refunds for purchased product In the event that Amped Wireless is unable to repair or replace a product i e discontinued product Amped Wireless will offer a credit toward the purchase of a similar product of equal or lesser value direct from Amped Wireless Any repaired or replacement products will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period...

Страница 50: ... Amped Wireless instructions d the product has been subjected to misuse or negligence Amped Wireless does not guarantee the continued availability of a third party s service for which this product s use or operation may require The Amped Wireless Limited Warranty does not protect against acts of God vandalism theft normal wear and tear obsolescence and environmental damages such as but not limited...

Страница 51: ...risk to Amped Wireless The bearer of cost related to shipping repaired or replaced product back to the purchaser will be at the sole discretion of Amped Wireless and determined based on the details of each RMA case Customers outside of the United States of America are responsible for all shipping and handling costs including custom duties taxes and all other related charges Technical Support The A...

Страница 52: ...nce in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception w...

Страница 53: ...must always be used with a Listed Computer or device FCC Radiation Exposure Statement SAR This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please follow operation instructions as docum...

Страница 54: ... Amped Wireless Newo Corporation All rights reserved Amped Wireless Newo Corporation and the Amped Wireless Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Newo Corporation 888 573 8820 techsupport ampedwireless com www ampedwireless com tech support e mail web ...

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