Amped wireless RTA1200 User Manual
User’s Guide
RTA1200
TM
HIGHPOWER
WI-FI® ROUTER
AC1200
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 3
GETTING STARTED ....................................................... 4
Package Contents ........................................................... 4
LED Indicators ................................................................. 5
Back Panel Description ................................................... 6
BASIC SETUP GUIDE ..................................................... 7
5.0GHz WI-FI SETTINGS .............................................. 18
Basic Settings (5.0GHz) ................................................. 18
Basic Settings: Guest Networks (5.0GHz) ...................... 20
Security Settings (5.0GHz)............................................. 21
Advanced Settings (5.0GHz) .......................................... 22
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (5.0GHz) ......................... 23
Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz) ........................... 24
Access Schedule (5.0GHz) ............................................. 25
2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS .............................................. 26
Basic Settings (2.4GHz) ................................................. 26
Basic Settings: Guest Networks (2.4GHz) ...................... 28
Security Settings (2.4GHz)............................................. 29
Advanced Settings (2.4GHz) .......................................... 30
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (2.4GHz) ......................... 31
Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4GHz) ........................... 32
Access Schedule (2.4GHz) ............................................. 33
NETWORK SETTINGS ..................................................34
Local Network (LAN) ..................................................... 34
IPv6 Local Network (LAN) .............................................. 36
Internet Network (WAN) ............................................... 38
IPv6 Internet Network (WAN) ....................................... 40
Advanced Settings ......................................................... 42
SMART FEATURES ......................................................44
Block Websites .............................................................. 45
User Access (MAC Address Filtering) ............................ 46
User Access (IP Address Filtering) ................................. 47
USB STORAGE ............................................................48
USB Storage: Local Sharing ........................................... 48
USB Storage: FTP Server................................................ 52
FIREWALL SETTINGS ...................................................53
Port Filtering ................................................................. 54
Port Forwarding ............................................................ 55
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) ............................................. 56
Virtual LAN .................................................................... 57
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Denial of Service ........................................................... 58
QUALITY OF SERVICE ................................................. 59
ROUTING SETUP ........................................................ 60
MANAGEMENT FEATURES ......................................... 61
System Status................................................................ 62
Network Statistics ......................................................... 63
Dynamic DNS Settings ................................................... 64
System Clock ................................................................. 65
System Logs .................................................................. 66
Upgrade Firmware ........................................................ 67
Save and Reload Settings .............................................. 69
Password Settings ......................................................... 70
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .........................................71
DEFAULT SETTINGS ....................................................72
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION ...73
WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION ..........90
LEGAL NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERS……. …………………….97
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing 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 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
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GETTING STARTED
Package Contents
Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package:
High Power AC1200 Wi-Fi Router
Two Detachable High Gain Antennas
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Setup Guide
CD: User’s Guide, Installation Video, Setup Guide, Wi-Fi Analytics Android App
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LED Indicators
Power: Indicates when the Router is powered on. The LED will remain on.
WPS: Blinks when Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is activated and the Router awaits a
connection.
5.0GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is transmitted or
received over the 5GHz wireless network.
2.4GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is transmitted or
received over the 2.4GHz wireless network.
Internet Connection: Indicates when the Router is connected to a broadband modem.
The LED will blink rapidly when Internet traffic is transmitted or received.
Gigabit Wired Ports 1-4: Indicates when a networking device is connected to a wired
port on the back of the Router. The LED will blink rapidly when wired data traffic is
transmitted or received.
USB Connection: Indicates when a USB storage device is connected to the USB port.
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Back Panel Description
Antenna Connectors: RJ-SMA antenna connectors. Attach the included high gain antennas to these
connectors.
Reset: Push down once to reboot the Router. Hold down for 5-10 seconds to reset the router back to
factory settings.
WPS: Hold down for 3 seconds to enable WPS push button configuration.
Wired Devices: Gigabit RJ-45 ports for connecting to wired computers or network devices.
Modem: Gigabit RJ-45 port for connecting to your Broadband Modem.
USB Port: Attach USB storage devices, such as USB flash drives and external hard drives, for file
sharing.
LED On/Off: Push to turn LED indicators on or off.
Power On/Off: Push to turn the Router on or off.
Power: Power adapter port. Output: 12V 1.5A, Input: 100-240v.
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BASIC SETUP GUIDE
Setup Preparations
Disconnect and power off your existing router.
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
Do NOT connect the power adapter to the Router at this time.
a) Use the included blue 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.
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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 antennas to the antenna connectors on the Router.
b) Connect the included grey Ethernet cable to an available port on your computer or connect to
the Router’s Wi-Fi Network: Amped_RTA1200_2.4 or Amped_RTA1200_5.0. Password: wireless
c) Attach the Power Adapter to the Router’s PWR port and a power outlet.
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Open your Web Browser to Access the Setup Wizard
a) Open your web browser.
b) Type http://setup.ampedwireless.com
into the web address bar.
c) If the web menu fails to open, type the following
IP address into your web address bar:
http://192.168.3.1
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Welcome to the Setup Wizard
If this is your first time setting up the Router, the Setup Wizard
should automatically load.
If you wish to manually configure your router you can also
choose to skip the Setup Wizard.
Double check that the modem is connected to the Router’s
Modem port.
Check that your antennas are all attached firmly to the antenna
connectors.
Click Next to continue.
If the Dashboard loads (see right image) instead of the Setup
Wizard, scroll to the bottom and click the Setup Wizard button
to access the Wizard.
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Internet Connection Detection
The Wizard will try to detect your Internet settings and
configure the router. Please be patient.
If there is a problem with the Automatic Configuration, the
wizard will notify you of the issue. If you continue to have
problems, contact our Elite Support department at 888573-8820.
If the Internet connection detection was successful, you
will see a green check mark.
Click Next to continue.
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Personalize your Wi-Fi Settings
The default ID of your 5GHz Wi-Fi network and
2.4GHz Wi-Fi network is:
Amped_RTA1200_5.0
Amped_RTA1200_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) of your Wi-Fi networks is: wireless
To change them, enter a new key in the Security Key field for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. The keys must
be at least 8 characters long.
Click Next to apply your settings.
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Create a Password for your Router
This password is NOT your Wi-Fi network password.
This password is to access the web menu of the
Router to access additional router settings. Leave this
blank if you do not wish to have a password.
Click Apply to save your settings.
The Router will reboot. This process may take up to 1 minute. The page will automatically reload after the
countdown. If it does not, you may need to manually refresh the page or check your connection to the Router.
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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.
At this time, you may disconnect from the Router and start a wireless connection.
If you have any wired devices that you would like to attach to the Router you may do so now as well.
Enjoy your new Amped Wireless network!
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WEB MENU DASHBOARD
Welcome to the Dashboard
Once you have completed the Router Setup Wizard, going to
http://setup.ampedwireless.com will now bring you to the
Router’s Dashboard.
The Dashboard provides you with information regarding your
internet connection and basic router settings. From here you
can enable or disable guest networks, have a quick glance at
what devices are connected to your Router and enable or
disable website blocking features. For more advanced settings
click on More Settings to navigate through the configuration
menu.
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5GHz WI-FI SETTINGS
5GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Basic Settings (5.0GHz)
The Basic Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your
5GHz local wireless network.
Disable 5.0GHz Wireless Connections: Disabling will turn off all
5GHz Wi-Fi activity. Users will no longer be able to connect
wirelessly to your 5GHz network.
Band: Select the compatible Wi-Fi standard and speed for your
wireless network.
Broadcast SSID: Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the
visibility of the router’s 5GHz network SSID. Users must manually
enter the SSID to connect.
Data Rate: Sets the maximum wireless data rate that your
network will operate on.
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Wireless Network ID (SSID): The name of your 5GHz wireless network.
Channel Number: Wi-Fi networks operate on specific wireless channels. Some network channels may have
more interference than others. If your performance is unstable, try a different channel number. If you are
using a repeater with this network, it is recommended you set a static channel, instead of using "Auto".
WMM: Prioritizes multimedia data over the wireless network.
Associated Clients: Shows the active users connected wirelessly to your 5GHz network.
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5GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Basic Settings: Guest Networks (5.0GHz)
Guest Networks: You may add additional names (SSID) to your Wireless Network with different characteristics
for each SSID.
Each additional Network or SSID can have its own
security, band and data rate settings. You may
restrict users to specific SSIDs or provide access
only to some users with lower bandwidth by
changing the band (i.e. only allow 802.11b access
to specific users).
Guest Networks may also be set with restrictions
so that guests can only access the Internet and
not the local network.
Associated Clients: View all computers and network devices that are connected to your network wirelessly.
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5GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Security Settings (5.0GHz)
The Security page allows you to change the type of wireless
security settings for your 5.0GHz wireless network.
Using the drop down menu, you can select which network you
wish to configure and may adjust the security settings below.
If you are using the Guest Network feature, you will be able to
adjust the security settings for your additional SSIDs as well.
(For 2.4GHz Guest Networks, view the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings menu)
Encryption Types:
WEP is rated as a low level encryption and is compatible with all wireless devices and operating systems.
Using WEP may slow down your wireless performance.
WPA is a medium level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems.
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 which encryption type to use, we recommend you choose WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode.
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5GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Advanced Settings (5.0GHz)
Advanced Wireless Settings should only be adjusted by
technically advanced users. It is not recommended that
novice users adjust these settings to avoid degrading
wireless performance.
Fragment Threshold: The default and recommended
setting is at 2346, meaning the Router will never
fragment any frames that it sends to wireless users.
RTS Threshold: Adjusts the size of RTS data packets.
Lower values reduce throughput, but allow the system
to recover quicker from interference/collisions. Higher
values provide the fastest throughput.
Beacon Interval: Indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the router
to synch the wireless network.
Preamble Type: Defines the length of the Cyclic Redundancy Check for communication between the router
and roaming wireless users.
IAPP: Inter-Access Point Protocol.
STBC: Space Time Block Coding improves reception by coding the data stream in blocks.
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5GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (5.0GHz)
WPS is a Wi-Fi feature created to make Wi-Fi setup
simple and easy. Some wireless routers and adapters
support this feature with varying names (i.e. one
touch setup or WPS).
You may enable WPS setup here by selecting the type
of WPS setup you wish to use. The Router 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
back of the Router.
Option B: PIN: Some wireless devices use PIN number to access wireless network. If your wireless device
requests for a PIN number, use the PIN code located here.
Option C: Enter PIN: Some wireless devices require that you use a PIN number to add them to the wireless
network. If your wireless device has a PIN number locate the number and enter in the field, then press Start
Pin.
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5GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz)
Adjust the output power of the Router to control the coverage distance of your 5GHz wireless network. For a
smaller coverage area, you can select a lower output power. For the maximum wireless coverage, select the
100% selection.
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5GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Access Schedule (5.0GHz)
Access Schedules will enable or disable your 5GHz wireless access at a set time based on your predefined
schedule. This feature is often used for restricting access to all users (such as children, employees, guests)
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 during that day that you wish for
your 5.0GHz Wi-Fi to be available
d) Apply Changes
Note: Make sure you have already configured your Time Zone Settings in order for your schedule to work
correctly. Time Zone Settings can be adjusted from the web menu under Management > Time Zone Settings.
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2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS
2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Basic Settings (2.4GHz)
The Basic Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your
2.4GHz local wireless network.
Disable 2.4GHz Wireless Connections: Disabling will turn off all
2.4GHz Wi-Fi activity. Users will no longer be able to connect
wirelessly to your 2.4GHz network.
Band: Select the compatible Wi-Fi standard and speed for your
wireless network.
Broadcast SSID: Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the
visibility of the router’s 2.4GHz network SSID. Users must
manually enter the SSID to connect.
Data Rate: Sets the maximum wireless data rate that your network will operate on.
Wireless Network ID (SSID): The name of your 2.4GHz wireless network.
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Channel Number: Wi-Fi networks operate on specific wireless channels. Some network channels may have
more interference than others. If your performance is unstable, try a different channel number. If you are
using a repeater with this network, it is recommended you set a static channel, instead of using "Auto."
WMM: Prioritizes multimedia data over the wireless network.
Associated Clients: Shows the active users connected wirelessly to your 2.4GHz network.
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2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Basic Settings: Guest Networks (2.4GHz)
Guest Networks: You may add additional names (SSID) to your Wireless Network with different characteristics
for each SSID.
Each additional Network or SSID can have its own
security, band and data rate settings. You may
restrict users to specific SSIDs or provide access
only to some users with lower bandwidth by
changing the band (i.e. only allow 802.11b access
to specific users).
Guest Networks may also be set with restrictions
so that guests can only access the Internet and
not the local network.
Associated Clients: View all computers and network devices that are connected to your network wirelessly.
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2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Security Settings (2.4GHz)
The Security page allows you to change the type of wireless
security settings for your 2.4GHz wireless network.
Using the drop down menu, you can select which network you
wish to configure and may adjust the security settings below.
If you are using the Guest Network feature, you will be able to
adjust the security settings for your additional 2.4GHz SSIDs as
well.
Encryption Types:
WEP is rated as a low level encryption and is compatible with all wireless devices and operating systems.
Using WEP may slow down your wireless performance.
WPA is a medium level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems.
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 which encryption type to use, we recommend you choose WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode.
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