Amped wireless RTA2600 User Manual
User’s Guide
RTA2600
ATHENA
TM
HIGHPOWER
WI-FI® ROUTER
AC2600
WITH
MU-MIMO
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 3
GETTING STARTED ................................................................. 4
Package Contents ...................................................................... 4
LED Indicators............................................................................ 5
Back Panel Description .............................................................. 7
BASIC SETUP GUIDE ............................................................... 9
Setup Preparations .................................................................... 9
Welcome to the Setup Wizard ................................................ 14
5GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ........................................................... 20
Basic Settings (5.0GHz) ............................................................ 20
Basic Settings: Guest Networks (5.0GHz) ................................ 22
Security Settings (5.0GHz) ....................................................... 23
Advanced Settings (5.0GHz) .................................................... 24
Airtime Allocation (5.0GHz) ..................................................... 25
Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz) ...................................... 26
Access Schedule (5.0GHz) ........................................................ 26
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (5.0GHz).................................... 28
2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ........................................................ 29
Basic Settings (2.4GHz) ............................................................ 29
Basic Settings: Guest Networks (2.4GHz) ................................ 31
Security Settings (2.4GHz) ....................................................... 32
Advanced Settings (2.4GHz) .................................................... 33
Airtime Allocation (2.4GHz) ..................................................... 34
Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4GHz) ...................................... 35
Access Schedule (2.4GHz) ........................................................ 35
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (2.4GHz) .................................... 37
NETWORK SETTINGS ............................................................ 38
Local Network (LAN) ................................................................ 38
Internet Network (WAN).......................................................... 40
Bridge Mode ............................................................................ 42
Network Settings: 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
Port Filtering ............................................................................ 55
Port Forwarding ....................................................................... 56
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) ........................................................ 57
Denial of Service ...................................................................... 58
QUALITY OF SERVICE ............................................................ 59
ROUTING SETUP .................................................................. 60
MANAGEMENT FEATURES ................................................... 61
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System Status .......................................................................... 62
Network Statistics ................................................................... 63
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 AND DISCLAIMERS....................................... 99
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing The ATHENA High Power AC2600 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: 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:
ATHENA – High Power AC2600 Wi-Fi Router with MU-MIMO
Four 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/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: 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.
USB Connection: Indicates when a USB storage device is connected to either of the USB ports.
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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.
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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.
Power On/Off: Push to turn the Router on or off.
Power: Power adapter port. Output: 12V 3A, Input: 100-240v.
USB Port: Attach USB storage devices, such as USB flash drives and external hard drives, for file sharing. A
USB 3.0 port is located on the right side panel of the Router for faster connections.
Wired Devices: Gigabit RJ-45 ports for connecting to wired computers or network devices
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Modem: Gigabit RJ-45 port for connecting to your Broadband Modem.
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.
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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_Athena_2.4 or Amped_Athena_5.0. 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.
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_Athena_5.0
Amped_Athena_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.
Wi-Fi Network ID (SSID): The name of your 5GHz 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 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.
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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 unique
security key that can be configured from the Security settings
page.
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: 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 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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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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