Amped wireless RTA2200T User Manual

User’s Guide

HELIOS

TM

HIGH POWER
TRI-BAND WI-FI® ROUTER

RTA2200T

AC2 200

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 3

GETTING STARTED ................................................................. 4

Package Contents ...................................................................... 4

LED Indicators............................................................................ 5

Back Panel Description .............................................................. 6

BASIC SETUP GUIDE ............................................................... 8

Setup Preparations .................................................................... 8

Welcome to the Setup Wizard ................................................ 13

5GHz (1) and (2) WI-FI SETTINGS .......................................... 19

Basic Settings (5.0GHz) ............................................................ 19

Guest Networks (5.0GHz) ........................................................ 21

Advanced Settings (5.0GHz) .................................................... 23

Airtime Allocation (5.0GHz) ..................................................... 24

Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz) ...................................... 25

Access Schedule (5.0GHz) ........................................................ 26

Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (5.0GHz).................................... 27

2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ........................................................ 28

Basic Settings (2.4GHz) ............................................................ 28

Guest Networks (2.4GHz) ........................................................ 30

Advanced Settings (2.4GHz) .................................................... 32

Airtime Allocation (2.4GHz) ..................................................... 33

Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4GHz) ...................................... 34

Access Schedule (2.4GHz) ........................................................ 34

Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (2.4GHz) .................................... 36

NETWORK SETTINGS ............................................................ 37

Local Network (LAN) ................................................................ 37

Internet Network (WAN).......................................................... 39

Bridge Mode ............................................................................ 41

Advanced Settings.................................................................... 43

SECURITY FEATURES ............................................................ 45

Block Websites ......................................................................... 46

User Access (MAC Address Filtering) ....................................... 47

User Access (IP Address Filtering) ............................................ 48

USB STORAGE ...................................................................... 49

USB Storage: Local Sharing ...................................................... 49

USB Storage: FTP Server .......................................................... 53

FIREWALL SETTINGS ............................................................. 54

Firewall Settings: Port Filtering ................................................ 55

Firewall Settings: Port Forwarding ........................................... 56

Firewall Settings: Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) ............................ 57

Firewall Settings: Denial of Service .......................................... 58

QUALITY OF SERVICE ............................................................ 59

ROUTING SETUP .................................................................. 60

MANAGEMENT FEATURES ................................................... 61

System Status........................................................................... 62

Network Statistics .................................................................... 63

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Dynamic DNS Settings ............................................................. 64

System Clock ........................................................................... 65

System Logs ............................................................................. 66

Upgrade Firmware .................................................................. 67

Password Settings ................................................................... 70

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION................................................... 71

DEFAULT SETTINGS .............................................................. 72

TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT INFORMATION .................. 73

WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION .................... 90

LEGAL NOTICES & DISCLAIMERS ......................................... 102

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing The HELIOS High Power AC1300 Wi-Fi Router with MU-MIMO. 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: [e-mail]

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:

• HELIOS High Power AC2200 Triband Wi-Fi Router

• 3 x Detachable High Gain Antennas

• RJ-45 Ethernet Cable

• Power Adapter

• Setup Guide

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LED Indicators

Power/WPS: Indicates when the Router is powered on. The LED will remain on. Blinks when Wi-Fi

Protected Setup (WPS) is activated and the Router awaits a connection.

5.0GHz Wireless Activity (1): Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is transmitted or received
over the first 5GHz wireless network.

5.0GHz Wireless Activity (2): Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is transmitted or received
over the second 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.

USB Connection: Indicates when a USB storage device is connected to either of the USB ports.

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Back Panel Description

From Left to Right

Antenna Connectors: RJ-SMA antenna connectors. Attach the included high gain antennas to these
connectors.

LED On/Off: Push to turn LED indicators on or off.

WPS: Hold down for 3 seconds to enable WPS push button configuration.

Reset: Push down once to reboot the Router. Hold down for 5-10 seconds to reset the router back to factory

settings.

USB 3.0 Port: Attach USB storage devices, such as USB flash drives and external hard drives, for file sharing.

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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. The green LED displays
when a there is an active gigabit connection.

Modem Port: Gigabit RJ-45 port for connecting to your Broadband Modem.

Power On/Off: Push to turn the Router on or off.

Power: Power adapter port. Output: 12V 2A, 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 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) Attach the Power Adapter to the Router’s PWR port and a power outlet.
c) Connect an Ethernet cable to an available port on your computer or connect to the Router’s Wi-Fi

Network: Amped_Helios_2.4, Amped_Helios_5.0_1, or Amped_Helios_5.0_2. Password: wireless

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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. Click Begin Setup to start.

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 networks and

2.4GHz Wi-Fi network is:

Amped_Helios_5.0_1
Amped_Helios_5.0_2

Amped_Helios_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 all three 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 (1) and (2) 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 networks. The web menu will have separate settings pages for
5GHz network (1) and 5GHz network (2). Each 5GHz network can be
configured independently.

Disable 5.0GHz Wireless Connections: Disabling will turn off all 5GHz Wi­Fi 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.

Wi-Fi Network ID (SSID): The name of your 5GHz wireless network (1) or (2).

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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 5GHz network.

Tx Beamforming: Enable or disable Beamforming capabilities with Beamforming capable devices to increase

Wi-Fi connection reliability and range.

MU-MIMO: Enable or disable Multi-User MIMO. MU-MIMO enables the router to send data to multiple
devices (devices must be MU-MIMO capable) simultaneously thereby increasing overall network performance
and speed.

Security Settings: Change the type of wireless security settings for your 5.0GHz Wi-Fi Network (1) or (2).

Encryption: Select the encryption type for your Wi-Fi Network.

Pre-Shared Key: The password for your Wi-Fi Network. This is the key used by devices connecting to your

Extended Network.

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5GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Guest Networks (5.0GHz)

Click “Enable” to create a Guest Network. Guest

Networks provide a separate wireless network,
with unique settings for users to connect to.

SSID: This is the name of your Guest Network.

Broadcast SSID: Disable to hide your SSID from
public view. Users will need to manually enter the
SSID into their wireless software interface to
connect.

Network Access: Restrict users connecting to your Guest Network to Internet access only or both local network
and Internet access.

Active Client List: View all computers and network devices that are connected to your Guest Network
wirelessly.

Security Settings: Change the type of wireless security settings for your Guest Networks by selecting the
specific Guest Network SSID from the drop down menu.

Encryption: Select the encryption type for your Guest Network.

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Pre-Shared Key: The password for your Guest Network. This is the key used by devices connecting to your
Guest Network.

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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.

STBC: Space Time Block Coding improves reception by coding the data stream in blocks.

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5GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Airtime Allocation (5.0GHz)

Airtime Allocatoin (also known as Airtime Fairness) is the
intelligent allocation of available Wi-Fi Airtime among
connected devices. Wi-Fi Airtime can be allocated by the
entire Wi-Fi network or SSID, or indivdiually by each
connected devices.

Airtime Allocation is often used for creating low priority
Guest Networks that do not drag on the main Wi-Fi
network. Airtime Allocation can also be used to give a
media streaming device higher priorities than a non
media streaming device.

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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 5.0GHz 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 Wi-Fi to be

available.

c. Select the time frame during that day that you wish for

Wi-Fi to be available.

d. Select the Network that you wish to apply these

settings to.

e. Apply Changes.

Note: Make sure you have already configured your System Clock 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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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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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.

Wireless Network ID (SSID): The name of your 2.4GHz 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."

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WMM: Prioritizes multimedia data over the wireless network.

Associated Clients: Shows the active users connected wirelessly to your 2.4GHz network.

Security Settings: Change the type of wireless security settings for your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Network.

Encryption: Select the encryption type for your Wi-Fi Network.

Pre-Shared Key: The password for your Extended Network. This is the key used by devices connecting to your

Wi-Fi network.