Amped Wireless ATHENA Manuals

1 2 Disconnect & Power Off your Existing Router (if available) Power Off your Modem 8 Internet Connection Detection The Wizard will try to detect your Internet settings and configure the Router. Please be patient. Once your Wizard has configured your Internet settings you should see a green check mark. Click Next to continue. 9 Personalize your Wi-Fi Settings If there is a problem with your Internet connection or if your Internet provider requires that you log in before accessing the Internet, a prompt will appear notifying you of the issue. Accessing the setup menu does not require Internet access. The menu is served from the Router. NOTE: IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE WEB MENU Disable third-party firewalls such as Norton, ZoneAlarm or Windows Defender. Disconnect from all wireless networks and use a wired connection to the Router. Try again. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE WEB MENU... Disconnect your existing router from your computer, your broadband modem, and a power outlet. If you do not have an existing router please continue to Step 2. Modem Router a b 3 Connect the Router to your Modem Use the included Ethernet cable and connect one end of the cable to your modem. a Connect the other end of the cable to the blue port on the Router. Modem b Do NOT connect the power adapter to the Router at this time. 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. Open your Web Browser If the URL fails to open, then try: http://192.168.3.1 Enter the setup web address into your browser: 6 http://setup.ampedwireless.com Do NOT power on your modem until Step 4. Existing Router Modem The default ID of your 5GHz Wi-Fi network and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network is: Amped_Athena_5.0 or 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 Wi-Fi networks. The default Security Key of your Wi-Fi networks is: wireless To change them, enter a new key for both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks in the Security Key field. The keys must be at least 8 characters long. Attach the antennas to the antenna connectors on the Router. a Connect to the Router's Wi-Fi network: Amped_Athena_5.0 or Amped_Athena_2.4 Security key: wireless (see back for detailed instructions) - or - Connect an Ethernet cable between your PC and a green wired port on the back of the Router. c Attach the Power Adapter to the Router’s port and a power outlet. PWR b Attach Antennas, Power On & Connect to your Computer 5 Congratulations, the Router is now successfully configured and your settings are now saved. You may now connect additional devices directly to the 4 wired ports on the back panel or connect wire- lessly to the Router. The wizard will notify you if there is a newer firmware for the router. We recommend that you upgrade your router at this time if an update is available. 10 Setup Summary GOT QUESTIONS? Phone: 888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support ? Once you have completed the Setup Wizard, you will now see the Dashboard when you access http://setup.ampedwireless.com. You will not see the Setup Wizard again. Through the Dashboard you can further adjust settings and access the features of the Router. Here you will find features like Guest Networks, User Access Controls, Wi-Fi Coverage Controls, Parental Controls and many other features. Dashboard Create a Password for your Router This password is NOT your Wi-Fi connection pass- word. 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 refresh the page manually or check your connection to the Router. Modem Remove Backup Battery 4 Power On your Modem Plug in the power adapter and reinsert the backup battery (if available) to power on the modem. Allow a minute or two for the modem to initiate. Modem Reinsert Backup Battery - or - b c a RTA2600 v052615 READ FIRST SETUP GUIDE GOT QUESTIONS? Phone: 888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support ATHENA HIGHPOWER TM AC2600 WI-FI ® ROUTER WITH MU-MIMO If this is your first time setting up the Router, the Setup Wizard should automatically load. 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, scroll to the bottom and click the Setup Wizard button to access the wizard. If you wish to manually configure your Router you can also choose to skip the Setup Wizard. 7 Welcome to the Setup Wizard