Amped Wireless APA2600M User manual

User’s Guide
APA2600M
ATHENA-AP
HIGH POWERTM AC2600
WI-FI®ACCESS POINT

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................2
GETTING STARTED.......................................................3
Package Contents ...........................................................3
LED Indicators .................................................................4
Back Panel Description ...................................................5
PLUG AND PLAY SETUP GUIDE.....................................7
Connect the Access Point to your Router .......................7
Connect your PC to the Access Point..............................8
Setup Wizard ................................................................10
5GHz WI-FI SETTINGS................................................. 17
Basic Settings (5.0GHz) .................................................17
Guest Networks (5.0GHz) .............................................19
Advanced Settings (5.0GHz)..........................................20
Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz) ...........................21
Access Schedule (5.0GHz) .............................................22
Wi-Fi Protected Setup –WPS (5.0GHz).........................23
2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS.............................................. 24
Basic Settings (2.4GHz) .................................................24
Basic Settings: Guest Networks (2.4GHz)......................26
Advanced Settings (2.4GHz)..........................................27
Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4GHz) ...........................28
Access Schedule (2.4GHz) .............................................29
Wi-Fi Protected Setup –WPS (2.4GHz) .........................30
NETWORK SETTINGS ..................................................31
USB STORAGE ............................................................33
USB Storage: Local Sharing ...........................................33
MANAGEMENT FEATURES .........................................37
System Clock .................................................................38
System Logs ..................................................................39
Upgrade Firmware ........................................................40
Save/Reload Settings ....................................................42
Password Settings .........................................................43
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.........................................44
DEFAULT SETTINGS ....................................................45
TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT INFORMATION........46

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the ATHENA-AP High Power AC2600 Wi-Fi Access Point 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.

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GETTING STARTED
Package Contents
Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package:
ATHENA-AP –High Power AC2600 Wi-Fi Access Point with MU-MIMO
4 x Detachable High Gain Dual Band Antennas
Power Adapter
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
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: 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.
Network Connection: Indicates when the Access Point is connected to a network. The LED will blink rapidly
when network 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.
Power On/Off: Push to turn the Access Point on or off.
Power: Power adapter port. Output: 12V 2A, Input: 100-240v.
USB 2.0 Port: Attach USB storage devices, such as USB flash drives and external hard drives, for file sharing.
Gigabit Wired Ports 1-4: Indicates when a networking device is connected to a wired port on the back of the
Access Point. 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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Gigabit Router/Switch Port: Indicates when a networking device is connected to a wired port on the back of
the Access Point. 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.
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 Access Point. Hold down for 5-10 seconds to reset the Access Point back
to factory settings.

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PLUG AND PLAY SETUP GUIDE
Connect the Access Point to your Router
a) Attach the antennas to the antenna connectors on the Access Point.
b) Attach the Power Adapter to the Access Point’s PWR port and plug it into a power outlet.
c) Connect a cable from the Access Point’s NETWORK port to your router’s local network port (LAN) or network
switch.
Allow up to two (2) minutes for the Access Point to automatically configure itself to your network.

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Connect your PC to the Access Point
Connecting Wirelessly:
With your PC or Mac, scan for available wireless networks and locate the wireless networks for the Access
Point:
By default, the Access Point will have SSIDs with the names:
Amped_AthenaAP_2.4 and Amped_AthenaAP_5.0
The default WPA security key is: wireless

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Wired Connections:
Attach any wired devices to the Access Point using Ethernet
cables.
Your Plug and Play setup is now complete. You may now use
the Access Point to access your network.

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Open your Web Browser to Access the Setup Wizard
a. Open your web browser
b. Type in: http://setup.ampedwireless.com into the web address bar
c. If the web menu fails to open, type in the following IP address into your web address bar:
http://192.168.80.240

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Welcome to the Setup Wizard
If this is your first time setting up the Access Point, the Setup
Wizard should automatically load.
If you wish to manually configure your Access Point you can
also choose to skip the Setup Wizard.
Double check that the Access Point is connected to your
network router or switch 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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Network Connection Detection
The Wizard will try to detect your network settings. Please
be patient.
If there is a problem with the Automatic Configuration, the
wizard will notify you of the issue.
If the network 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 SSID of the Access Point is
“Amped_AthenaAP_2.4” and “Amped_AthenaAP_5.0”
To change it, enter a new name in the SSID field. Users
connecting wirelessly to the Access Point will use this ID to
identify your wireless network.
Depending on the capabilities of your wireless adapter, you
may connect to either the 2.4 or 5GHz wireless networks.
The default Security Key (WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode)
of your wireless network(s) is: wireless
To change it, enter a new key in the Security Key field. The key must be a minimum of 8 characters.
Click Next to continue.

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Create a Password for your Access Point
This password is NOT your Wi-Fi connection password. This
password is to access the web menu of the Access Point to
configure additional settings. Leave this blank if you do not
wish to have a password.
Click Apply to save your settings. The Access Point 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 refresh the page manually
or check your connection to the Access Point.

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Setup Summary
Once the Access Point has rebooted, it will load the Setup
Summary page and provide you with the details of your
setup.
Print the Setup Summary details and save it for future
reference.
If you have any wired devices that you would like to attach
to the Access Point you may do so now as well.
Enjoy your Amped Wireless network.

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WEB MENU DASHBOARD
Welcome to the Dashboard
Once you have completed the Access Point Setup Wizard,
going to http://setup.ampedwireless.com will now bring
you to the Access Point’s Dashboard.
The Dashboard provides you with information regarding
your network connection and basic Access Point settings.
From here you can enable or disable guest networks, have
a quick glance the basic configuration of your Access Point.
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 Access Point’s 5GHz network SSID. Users must
manually enter the SSID to connect.
Wi-Fi 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

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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 Access Point 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 5GHz Wi-Fi Network.
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.
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.
Pre-Shared Key: The password for your Guest Network. This is the key used by devices connecting to your
Guest Network.