Amped Wireless ALLY User manual

User’s Guide
Whole Home Smart Wi-Fi®Router
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................. 3
GETTING STARTED .............................................. 4
Package Contents .................................................. 4
Status Lights........................................................... 5
Buttons and Ports .................................................. 6
BASIC SETUP GUIDE ............................................ 7
Download the App................................................. 7
Create Your Account.............................................. 7
Setup Your ALLY..................................................... 8
Connect to ALLY................................................... 10
Personalize your Wi-Fi Settings ........................... 12
WEB MENU SETUP (ALTERNATIVE TO APP SETUP) ....... 13
USING THE ALLY APP......................................... 19
Home Screen ....................................................... 19
Wi-Fi Networks .................................................... 20
Guest Wi-Fi .......................................................... 22
Devices................................................................. 24
AVG protection .................................................... 25
Block devices........................................................26
Activity Alerts (Push Notifications) ......................27
User Profiles.........................................................28
Pause the Internet ...............................................32
Activity Report .....................................................32
Website Filters .....................................................34
App Blocking ........................................................36
Curfew..................................................................37
Advanced settings................................................38
Privacy settings ....................................................39
WEB MENU........................................................40
Welcome to the Dashboard.................................41
Wi-Fi Settings: Basic Settings (5.0GHz) ................42
Wi-Fi Settings: Guest Networks (5.0GHz) ............44
Wi-Fi Settings: Advanced Settings (5.0GHz).........45
Wi-Fi Settings: Wireless Coverage (5.0GHz)......... 46
Wi-Fi Settings: Access Schedule (5.0GHz) ............46
Wi-Fi Settings: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (5.0GHz)...48

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Wi-Fi Settings: Basic Settings (2.4GHz) ................ 49
Wi-Fi Settings: Guest Networks (2.4GHz) ............ 51
Wi-Fi Settings: Advanced Settings (2.4GHz) ........ 52
Wi-Fi Settings: Wireless Coverage (2.4GHz) ........ 53
Wi-Fi Settings: Access Schedule (2.4GHz)............ 53
Wi-Fi Settings: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (2.4GHz)... 55
Network Settings: Local Network (LAN) .............. 56
Network Settings: Internet Network (WAN)........ 58
Network Settings: Advanced Settings.................. 60
Security Features: Block Websites....................... 62
Security Features: User Access (MAC Filtering)... 63
Security Features: User Access (IP Filtering)........ 64
USB Storage: Local Sharing .................................. 65
USB Storage: FTP Server ...................................... 69
Firewall Settings: Port Filtering............................ 70
Firewall Settings: Port Forwarding ...................... 71
Firewall Settings: DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)........72
Firewall Settings: Denial of Service ......................73
Quality of Service .................................................74
Management: System Status ...............................75
Management: Network Statistics ........................ 76
Management: Dynamic DNS Settings ..................77
Management: System Clock ................................78
Management: System Logs..................................79
Management: Upgrade Firmware........................ 80
Management: Save and Reload Settings .............82
Management: Access Code..................................83
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ................................83
DEFAULT SETTINGS............................................85
TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT INFO...............86
WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFO...............112
LEGAL NOTICES & DISCLAIMERS ......................120

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing The ALLY Plus- Whole Home Smart Wi-Fi System. 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:
ALLY Router
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Setup Guide

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Status Lights

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Buttons and Ports

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BASIC SETUP GUIDE
Download the App
Download the Amped Wireless ALLY app on your Android or iOS device. Search for
ALLY Whole Home Wi-Fi System on the Google Play or Apple Store, or visit
www.ampedwireless.com/allyapp We support Android 4.4+ and iOS 9+.
Create Your Account
Open the App and create your account. The account allows you to securely manage your
ALLY from anywhere and from any device.

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Setup Your ALLY
Follow the steps in the app to get your ALLY up and running.
Unplug 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.
Reboot your Modem
Plug in your modem’s power adapter and backup battery (if available):

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Power on ALLY
Locate your ALLY Router and the power adapter that goes with the ALLY Router (the
power adapter with the white sticker) Attach one end of the power adapter to an
available power outlet and the other to the white PWR port on the back of the ALLY
Router
Connect ALLY to your Modem
Connect the ALLY Router to your modem using the included blue Ethernet cable. One
end of the cable should be already attached to the blue Modem port on the ALLY Router.
The other end should be connected to your modem.