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.

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Connect to ALLY
After you have connected the ALLY to your modem you will be asked to connect to the
ALLY’s Wi-Fi network as shown on the screens to the right. The upper screen is what iOS
users will see while the lower screen is what Android users will see.
Leave the ALLY App and go to your phone’s Wi-Fi settings. Find the Wi-Fi network
named: Amped_ALLY_XXXX and connect to it.
Once you have connected return to the ALLY App

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Internet Connection Detection
The ALLY App will try to detect your Internet settings and configure the ALLY Router.
Please be patient. Once your connection has been successfully configured you will be
directed to configure your Wi-Fi network settings.
If there is a problem with the configuration, the app will notify you of the issue as shown
in the screen on the lower right. At this point, please tap Check your ALLY Setup to
ensure you have connected your hardware correctly or if you choose to manually enter
your configuration settings tap the selection to do so (Do this for static IP, PPPoE or other
non DHCP, based installations). If you continue to have problems, contact our Elite
Support department at 888-573-8820.

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Personalize your Wi-Fi Settings
If your Internet connection was configured successfully you will see the “Personalize your
Network” screen where you can give your Wi-Fi network a new name and password. You
may also choose to have the ALLY app generate a password for you.
Note: You may choose to use the same network name and password for both 2.4GHz and
5GHz networks or choose individual ones for each. 2.4GHz networks will have longer
range while 5GHz networks have faster speeds is the more optimal network for media
streaming and other data intensive devices.
Summary
Once you have successfully named your network and selected a password you will be
directed to the summary of your settings. Tap continue to begin customizing your ALLY
experience.

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WEB MENU SETUP (ALTERNATIVE TO APP SETUP)
The ALLY is meant to be installed using the ALLY app. If you reached this section and have not begun setup
yet, please refer to the Basic Setup Guide on page 7. In the case that you do not have an Android 4.4+ or iOS
9+ device and still wish to use the ALLY without the ALLY app, follow the instructions below.
Note: We strongly recommend that you use the ALLY App to enjoy the overall experience of the ALLY system.
If you have already configured your ALLY using the app you will need to access your ALLY app to obtain the
access code to access the web menu.
a) Power on the ALLY Router and attach the included Ethernet cable to your modem and the other end
to the modem port of the router.
b) Connect your PC or tablet to the ALLY Wi-Fi network: Amped_ALLY_XXXX
c) Open your web browser.
d) Type http://setup.ampedwireless.com
into the web address bar.
e) 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.
Click Next to continue.

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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.
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 888-
573-8820.
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 and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
network is:
Amped_ALLY_XXXX
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.
There is no default security key.
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!
If there is a new firmware update available, you will be prompted to update the firmware. To do so click
“Update”

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USING THE ALLY APP
Home Screen
Home screen lets you see the status of your network and access all of ALLY’s
features.
a) Network status (top section):
If online, it says “ALLY is online” and section color is
green
If offline, it says “ALLY is offline” and section color is red
b) Settings: Check for updates, change Wi-Fi passwords and more.
c) Users: View and create user profiles. The number in the button
represents the number of users you have created on your network.
d) Devices: Manage and view the devices on your network. The
number in the button represents the number of devices that have
connected to your network.
e) Activity: Get a glance of recent network activities (e.g., when a new device joins your network)
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