Amped Wireless RTA2600 HighPower Setup Manual

SETUP GUIDE

ATHENA
HIGHPOWER
Disconnect & Power Off your Existing Router
1
(if available)
Disconnect your existing router from your computer, your
broadband modem, and a power outlet. If you do not have
an existing router please continue to Step 2.
2
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 your modem until Step 4.
3
Connect the Router to your Modem
a
Modem
4
Power On your Modem
Plug in the power adapter and reinsert the backup battery
(if available) to power on the modem.
Allow a minute or two for the modem to initiate.
5
Attach Antennas, Power On & Connect to your Computer
b
6

Open your Web Browser

Disable third-party firewalls such as Norton, ZoneAlarm or Windows Defender.
Disconnect from all wireless networks and use a wired connection to the Router. Try again.
Accessing the setup menu does not require Internet access. The menu is served from the Router.
7
Welcome to the Setup Wizard
8
Internet Connection Detection
9
Personalize your Wi-Fi Settings
Create a Password for your Router
10

Setup Summary

Dashboard
READ FIRST
ROUTER
AC2600 WI-FI
®
TM
Router
a
c
NOTE: IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE WEB MENU
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE WEB MENU...
WITH
MU-MIMO
Use the included Ethernet cable and connect
a
one end of the cable to your modem.
Connect the other end of the cable to the blue
b
Modem
b
Do NOT connect the power adapter to the
Router at this time.
Attach the antennas to the antenna connectors
a
on the Router.
Attach the Power Adapter to the Router's
b
- or -
PWR
Connect to the Router's Wi-Fi network:
c
Amped_Athena_5.0
Security key:
Connect an Ethernet cable between your PC and
a green wired port on the back of the Router.
Enter the setup web address into your browser:
http://setup.ampedwireless.com
If the URL fails to open, then try: http://192.168.3.1
If this is your first time setting up the Router, the
Setup Wizard should automatically load.
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
If the Dashboard loads, scroll to the bottom and
click the
If you wish to manually configure your Router you
can also choose to skip the Setup Wizard.
The Wizard will try to detect your Internet settings
and configure the Router. Please be patient.
If there is a problem with your Internet connection
or if your Internet provider requires that you log in
before accessing the Internet, a prompt will appear
notifying you of the issue.
Once your Wizard has configured your Internet
settings you should see a green check mark.
Click Next
The default ID of your 5GHz Wi-Fi network and
2.4GHz Wi-Fi network is:
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 Wi-Fi networks.
The default Security Key of your Wi-Fi networks
is: wireless
To change them, enter a new key for both the 5GHz
and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks in the Security Key field.
The keys must be at least 8 characters long.
This password is NOT your Wi-Fi connection pass-
word. 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
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 refresh the page
manually or check your connection to the Router.
Congratulations, the Router is now successfully
configured and your settings are now saved. You
may now connect additional devices directly to the
4 wired ports on the back panel or connect wire-
lessly to the Router.
The wizard will notify you if there is a newer firmware
for the router. We recommend that you upgrade
your router at this time if an update is available.
?
GOT QUESTIONS?
Phone: 888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168
Email: techsupport@ampedwireless.com
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support
Once you have completed the Setup Wizard, you
will now see the Dashboard when you access
http://setup.ampedwireless.com. You will not see
the Setup Wizard again. Through the Dashboard
you can further adjust settings and access the
features of the Router. Here you will find features like
Guest Networks, User Access Controls, Wi-Fi
Coverage Controls, Parental Controls and many
other features.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Phone: 888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168
Email: techsupport@ampedwireless.com
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support
RTA2600
Modem Existing Router
Remove
Backup Battery
port on the Router.
Reinsert
Backup Battery
port and a power outlet.
or Amped_Athena_2.4
wireless
(see back for detailed instructions)
- or -
to continue.
Setup Wizard button to access the wizard.
to continue.
Amped_Athena_5.0
to save your settings. The Router will
Modem
Modem
or
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