Amped Wireless ATHENA HIGHPOWER AC2600 User manual

User’s Guide
RTA2600
ATHENA
HIGHPOWERTM AC2600
WI-FI®ROUTER
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: [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:
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 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 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.