Amped Wireless RTA15 User manual

RTA15
High Power 700mW Dual Band AC
Wi-Fi Router
User’s Guide

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................3
GETTING STARTED.......................................................4
Package Contents ........................................................... 4
LED Indicators ................................................................. 5
Back Panel Description ...................................................6
BASIC SETUP GUIDE.....................................................7
5.0GHz 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
Wi-Fi Protected Setup –WPS (5.0GHz).........................25
Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz) ...........................26
Access Schedule (5.0GHz) ............................................. 27
2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS.............................................. 28
Basic Settings (2.4GHz) .................................................28
Basic Settings: Guest Networks (2.4GHz)......................30
Security Settings (2.4GHz).............................................31
Advanced Settings (2.4GHz).......................................... 32
Wi-Fi Protected Setup –WPS (2.4GHz).........................33
Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4GHz) ...........................34
Access Schedule (2.4GHz) .............................................35
NETWORK SETTINGS ..................................................36
Local Network (LAN) .....................................................36
IPv6 Local Network (LAN)..............................................38
Internet Network (WAN)...............................................40
IPv6 Internet Network (WAN).......................................42
Advanced Settings.........................................................44
SMART FEATURES ......................................................46
Block Websites..............................................................47
User Access (MAC Address Filtering) ............................48
User Access (IP Address Filtering) .................................49
USB STORAGE ............................................................50
USB Storage: Local Sharing ...........................................50
USB Storage: FTP Server................................................54
FIREWALL SETTINGS...................................................55
Port Filtering .................................................................56
Port Forwarding ............................................................57
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) .............................................58
Virtual LAN ....................................................................59

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Denial of Service ...........................................................60
QUALITY OF SERVICE ................................................. 61
ROUTING SETUP ........................................................ 62
MANAGEMENT FEATURES ......................................... 63
System Status................................................................64
Network Statistics.........................................................65
Dynamic DNS Settings...................................................66
System Clock.................................................................67
System Logs ..................................................................68
Upgrade Firmware ........................................................69
Save and Reload Settings ..............................................70
Password Settings .........................................................71
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.........................................72
DEFAULT SETTINGS ....................................................73
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION ...74
WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION..........90

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Amped Wireless product. 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:
High Power 700mW Dual Band AC Wi-Fi Router
Three Detachable 5dBi High Gain Antennas
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Setup Guide
CD: User’s Guide, Installation Video, Setup Guide, Wi-Fi Analytics Android App
Desktop Stand / Cable Organizer

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LED Indicators
(From bottom to top)
Power: Indicates when the Router is powered on. The LED will remain on.
WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity. When the WPS mode is activated the Power LED
blinks as it awaits a connection.
5.0GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is transmitted or
received over the wireless network.
2.4GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is transmitted or
received over the 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.
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.
USB Connection: Indicates when a USB storage device is connected to the USB port.

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Back Panel Description
Antenna Connectors (1-3): RJ-SMA antenna connectors. Attach the included high gain antennas to
these connectors according to their respective numbers. (Mismatching the antennas with the wrong
antenna connector port will negatively impact wireless performance.)
USB Port: Attach USB storage devices, such as USB flash drives and external hard drives, for file
sharing.
Reset: Push down once to reboot the Router. Hold down for 5-10 seconds to reset the router back to
factory settings.
WPS: Hold down for 3 seconds to enable WPS push button configuration.
Wired Devices: Gigabit RJ-45 ports for connecting to wired computers or network devices.
Modem: Gigabit RJ-45 port for connecting to your Broadband Modem.
Power: Power adapter port. Output: 12V 1A, Input: 100-240v.

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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 the Antennas to their Specific Connectors on the Router
Attach the three included Antennas to their corresponding numbers:
a) Antenna 1 (5.0GHz only) to Antenna Port 1
b) Antenna 2 (2.4 and 5.0GHz) to Antenna Port 2
c) Antenna 3 (2.4GHz only) to Antenna Port 3
Attaching the Antennas incorrectly may cause the Router to not perform optimally

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Power On the Router and Connect it to your Computer
a) Connect the included grey Ethernet cable to an available port on your computer or connect to
the Router’s Wi-Fi Network: Amped_RTA15_2.4 or Amped_RTA15_5.0. Password: wireless
b) Attach the Power Adapter to the Router’s PWR port and a power outlet.

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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://192.168.3.1
d. When prompted, enter the login and password.

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Welcome to the Dashboard
The Dashboard will provide you with the current status
of the Router. If the Dashboard display shows that you
are connected to the Internet then you’re done. You
may begin to browse the web. If there is a problem
with the connection or if you wish to configure Basic
Settings:
Click Basic Setup to configure the following settings:
1) Internet Connection
2) Wireless Settings

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Confirm that your Router is connected to your
Modem and that your antennas are attached to their
corresponding antenna connectors. Click Next to
begin.

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Configure your Internet Connection
Configure your Internet settings using the Automatic Configuration settings. The wizard will check the
connection to your modem and attempt to automatically configure your Internet connection settings. If there
is a problem with the connection, the wizard will provide you with information regarding the problem.
More advanced users may choose to configure their connections manually by selecting Manual Configuration.
DSL users may require additional login information. Select the appropriate connection type and enter the
required information.
Click Next to continue.

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If there was a problem with the Automatic Configuration, the
wizard will notify you of the issue. If you continue to have
problems, contact our support department at 888-573-8820.
If the Automatic configuration was successful, you will be directed
to a Configuration Successful page.
Click Next to continue.

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Configure your Wireless and Security Settings
5.0GHz Wireless Settings:
The default SSID of the 5GHz wireless network is
“Amped_RTA15_5.0”
To change it, enter a new name in the SSID field. Users connecting
wirelessly to the Router will use this ID to identify your wireless
network.
The default Security Key (WPA/WPA2) for your 5GHz
wireless network is “wireless”.
To change it, enter a new key in the Security Key field. The key must
be 8-characters minimum.
Click Next to apply your settings.

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2.4GHz Wireless Settings:
The default SSID of the 2.4GHz wireless network is
“Amped_RTA15_2.4”
To change it, enter a new name in the SSID field. Users connecting
wirelessly to the Router will use this ID to identify your wireless
network.
The default Security Key (WPA/WPA2) for your 2.4GHz
wireless network is “wireless”.
To change it, enter a new key in the Security Key field. The key must
be 8-characters minimum.
Click Next to apply 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 refresh the page manually 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 Amped Wireless network.