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User’s Guide

RE2600M

ATHENA-EX

HIGH POWER

AC2600

WI-FI

RANGE EXTENDER

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Page 1: ...User s Guide RE2600M ATHENA EX HIGH POWER TM AC2600 WI FI RANGE EXTENDER...

Page 2: ...28 Access Schedule 5 0GHz 29 Advanced Settings 5 0GHz 30 2 4GHz WI FI SETTINGS 31 Home Network Settings 2 4GHz 31 Extended Network Settings 2 4GHz 33 Guest Network 2 4GHz 35 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS...

Page 3: ...ty products through innovation and advanced technology We pride ourselves on delivering products that outperform and go beyond your expectations If you have any questions please feel free to contact u...

Page 4: ...make sure you have all the contents within your package ATHENA EX High Power AC2600 Wi Fi Range Extender with MU MIMO 4 x Detachable High Gain Antennas Power Adapter Setup Guide CD User s Guide Instal...

Page 5: ...ss 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...

Page 6: ...when a networking device is connected to a wired port on the back of the Range Extender The LED will blink rapidly when wired data traffic is transmitted or received The green LED displays when a the...

Page 7: ...on or off Power Power adapter port Output 12V 2 5A 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 t...

Page 8: ...7 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...

Page 9: ...p Location The location of where you install the Range Extender is very important to how it will function The optimal setup location should be somewhere no more than halfway between your Wi Fi router...

Page 10: ...Extender a Connect the included high gain antennas by screwing them into the antenna connectors b Plug the Range Extender into an available power outlet c Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Exten...

Page 11: ...nto 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 1 240 a Disconnect your PC from all Wi Fi networks b Attach an Ethernet...

Page 12: ...find an available network to extend The diagram on this page displays the terms used to describe 1 The network you are trying to extend Home Network 2 The network that is rebroadcasted and extended E...

Page 13: ...tween that network and the Range Extender It is important to choose networks that are greater than 70 A wireless network with a signal strength of less than 70 may create a poor connection which resul...

Page 14: ...y If you are repeating a dual band router you will need to enter the security key for both the 2 4GHz and 5 0GHz network If either network does not have security leave the field blank After you have e...

Page 15: ...e settings from your Home Network the wizard will copy the SSID and security key of your Home Network The SSID of the Extended Network will have a _RE at the end of its name For example Home_Network_R...

Page 16: ...15 Connection Check DO NOT LEAVE OR REFRESH THIS PAGE Allow the countdown to complete and the Wizard will automatically redirect you to the next step...

Page 17: ...our PC or tablet to the new Extended Network Follow the instructions on the screen to connect to the Extended Network Once you have connected click the OK button to complete the setup process If there...

Page 18: ...vices that you would like to attach to the Range Extender you may do so now If you haven t already positioned your Range Extender in an optimal location you may do so All Range Extender settings are s...

Page 19: ...on the Extender We recommend a signal of at least 70 or when the LED is green Wired Port Routing The Setup Wizard automatically selects the Home Network 2 4GHz or 5 0GHz your wired devices will be rou...

Page 20: ...GHz networks show a signal strength of 70 or greater c Check that your Home Network router s DHCP server is enabled d Try changing the channel of the Home Network router to a higher channel number and...

Page 21: ...5 0GHz Manually enter the Identification name of the existing 5 0GHz Home Network you wish to connect to Channel Number Enter the channel number of the Home Network If the channel number does not matc...

Page 22: ...ion for your home or office router Pre Shared Key The Home Network Security Key is the key that you use when connecting wirelessly to your home or office router If you do not know your home network s...

Page 23: ...available Wi Fi networks Band Allows you to setup access under a specific combination of Wi Fi speed standards Broadcast SSID Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the visibility of the Range Ext...

Page 24: ...eless security settings for your 5 0GHz Extended Network Encryption Select the encryption type for your Extended Network Pre Shared Key The password for your Extended Network This is the key used by d...

Page 25: ...the SSID into their wireless software interface to connect Network Access Restrict users connecting to your Guest Network to Internet access only or both local network and Internet access Active Clie...

Page 26: ...25 Pre Shared Key The password for your Guest Network This is the key used by devices connecting to your Guest Network...

Page 27: ...s all types of WPS setup Option A Push button You may push the WPS button on the web menu or use the physical button on the back of the Range Extender Option B PIN Some wireless devices use a PIN numb...

Page 28: ...to your network or not allowed A MAC Address may sometimes be referred to as a Physical Address Most networking devices have their MAC Address located on a label on the actual device For Windows compu...

Page 29: ...0GHz Extended Wireless Network For a smaller coverage area you can select a lower output power For the maximum wireless coverage select the 100 selection Note that if you select a lower output power...

Page 30: ...cess Schedule b Select which days you wish for your Wi Fi to be available c Select the time frame during that day that you wish for Wi Fi to be available d Select the Network that you wish to apply th...

Page 31: ...aning the High Power Range Extender will never fragment any frames that it sends to wireless users RTS Threshold Adjusts the size of RTS data packets Lower values reduce throughput but allow the syste...

Page 32: ...and wish to adjust your current configurations Home Network SSID 2 4GHz Manually enter the Identification name of the existing 5 0GHz Home Network you wish to connect to Channel Number Enter the chan...

Page 33: ...your Home Network This is for entering the wireless encryption for your home or office router Pre Shared Key The Home Network Security Key is the key that you use when connecting wirelessly to your ho...

Page 34: ...networks Band Allows you to setup access under a specific combination of Wi Fi speed standards Broadcast SSID Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the visibility of the Range Extender s SSID Use...

Page 35: ...34 Pre Shared Key The password for your Extended Network This is the key used by devices connecting to your Extended network...

Page 36: ...the SSID into their wireless software interface to connect Network Access Restrict users connecting to your Guest Network to Internet access only or both local network and Internet access Active Clie...

Page 37: ...36 Pre Shared Key The password for your Guest Network This is the key used by devices connecting to your Guest Network...

Page 38: ...s all types of WPS setup Option A Push button You may push the WPS button on the web menu or use the physical button on the back of the Range Extender Option B PIN Some wireless devices use a PIN numb...

Page 39: ...to your network or not allowed A MAC Address may sometimes be referred to as a Physical Address Most networking devices have their MAC Address located on a label on the actual device For Windows compu...

Page 40: ...4GHz Extended Wireless Network For a smaller coverage area you can select a lower output power For the maximum wireless coverage select the 100 selection Note that if you select a lower output power...

Page 41: ...cess Schedule b Select which days you wish for your Wi Fi to be available c Select the time frame during that day that you wish for Wi Fi to be available d Select the Network that you wish to apply th...

Page 42: ...aning the High Power Range Extender will never fragment any frames that it sends to wireless users RTS Threshold Adjusts the size of RTS data packets Lower values reduce throughput but allow the syste...

Page 43: ...he back or side of the Range Extender and follow the directions below for your operating system The computer must be connected to your Home Network or Extended Network to access the storage device You...

Page 44: ...drive should appear on the left hand column under Network as AMPED_USB To Map the Network Drive a Click the Start button b Click Computer c Click Map Network Drive from the top bar d Select a drive l...

Page 45: ...My Network Places and locate the drive named AMPED_USB To Map the network drive a Click the Start button b Right Click My Computer and select Map Network Drive c Select a drive letter any then enter...

Page 46: ...p of the desktop select Go c Select Connect To Server from the drop down menu d Enter the address of the network drive based on which port the USB drive is attached to smb AMPED_USB usb2 or smb Range...

Page 47: ...ic through the fastest available frequency band BoostBand Technology can only be enabled when the Range Extender is connected to a dual band connection By default BoostBand Technology will use the fas...

Page 48: ...manage the IP addresses within your Extended Network and with your Home Network automatically When connected to a Home Network the Range Extender will obtain an IP address from your Home Network s ro...

Page 49: ...abling Auto DNS will require that you access the web menu using the IP address of this device It is recommended that you note your IP address before changing this mode If you are no longer able to acc...

Page 50: ...e Extender s wired port through the 5 0GHz Home Network to access the web with the fastest speeds If you choose you may adjust this setting so that all wired traffic is routed through the 2 4GHz Home...

Page 51: ...S The Management features on the Range Extender allow you to view the status of your Range Extender and adjust other settings such as your System Clock Passwords and Firmware Upgrades among other admi...

Page 52: ...y the current clock settings of the Range Extender If this time is off go to the System Clock section and configure your system time The Wired Ports Routing shows the active Home Network used for tran...

Page 53: ...optimal installation location A signal strength of 70 or greater is recommended for stable operation of the High Power Range Extender Extended Wireless Network Settings Shows the current settings for...

Page 54: ...ity for all upload and download data between the Home Network and the Range Extender Extended Wireless Network These statistics shows all data activity for all users connected wirelessly to the Range...

Page 55: ...System Clock Maintain the internal clock for the Range Extender by syncing with your computer s time Your system clock settings need to be accurate in order for logs and wireless access schedules to w...

Page 56: ...nder The System Logs are also used by Amped Wireless Elite Support Concierges to help troubleshoot your Range Extender when needed It is recommended that you enable all logs in the event that troubles...

Page 57: ...lways save your current settings first by going to the Save Reload Settings page The firmware upgrade process will reset the settings of the Range Extender to default settings Manual Firmware Upgrade...

Page 58: ...ireless com support and remember the location where you saved it Firmware files may also be provided by Amped Wireless Elite Support Concierges b Click Choose File and locate the file c Click Upload t...

Page 59: ...atform To save current settings a Click Save b Select a file name and location To load previously saved settings a Click Browse b Locate the previously saved settings file c Click Upload to restore th...

Page 60: ...word Settings By default the Range Extender does not require a password to log on to the web menu If you wish to enable a password to protect unauthorized access to the web menu and Setup Wizard you m...

Page 61: ...y and time 2 4GHz or 5 0GHz Separately Wireless Coverage Control 15 100 Output Power 2 4GHz or 5GHz Separately Antennas 4 x Detachable High Gain 5dBi Dual Band Antennas 4 x Reverse SMA Connector Port...

Page 62: ...Extender back to default settings hold down the Reset button on the back panel for 10 seconds The Range Extender will reset back to factory settings as listed below IP Address 192 168 1 240 Web Menu A...

Page 63: ...re here to help If you have any issues with your Range Extender please contact us To contact Amped Wireless Elite Support use one of the following methods Phone 888 573 8820 Email techsupport ampedwir...

Page 64: ...rowser We recommend the Google Chrome web browser c Try to open your web browser to the default IP address by putting this number into your web browser instead 192 168 1 240 d Power off unplug from th...

Page 65: ...er you have successfully reset the Home Network connection try connecting wirelessly again I can no longer access the Web Menu or the Range Extender no longer responds a Connect to your Range Extender...

Page 66: ...10 seconds then let go After the Range Extender has fully reset use an Ethernet cable and connect to the Range Extender Login to the Web Menu at http setup ampedwireless com and run through the Wizar...

Page 67: ...ough the Setup Wizard again On the SCAN page your Home Network should show a signal strength of 70 or greater If it does not move the Range Extender closer to your Home Network and try again c If you...

Page 68: ...that your Home Network s wireless SSID is broadcasting and not hidden If your Home Network SSID is hidden you will need to manually setup the Range Extender through the Wireless Settings Home Network...

Page 69: ...he Home Wireless Network Settings section This Signal Strength must be above 70 If it is below move the Range Extender closer to your router or reposition the Range Extender d Check that the antennas...

Page 70: ...d router and I cannot extend the network or both networks a The Range Extender will repeat the 2 4GHz signal and the 5GHz signal from your router simultaneously Both wireless networks must have a sign...

Page 71: ...not have Internet access a The Home Network itself may not have Internet access Check to see that you have internet access by connecting directly to the Home Network first If you are able to go online...

Page 72: ...rom your Home Network The closer the Range Extender is to your Home Network the better its connection will be The Range Extender must have a strong signal in order to repeat the signal with fast speed...

Page 73: ...of the Range Extender do not have Internet access a The Wired Port Routing on the Range Extender may not be defined correctly While connected to the Range Extender open your web browser and access ht...

Page 74: ...e connected securely to the antenna connectors c The wireless channel that your network is running on may be congested Change the wireless channel on your home Router and reconnect the Range Extender...

Page 75: ...oes not simply reconfigure the Range Extender to your network f The network adapter that you are using may have poor range older technology with slower speeds or may need a driver update g Your comput...

Page 76: ...d to Map the Network Drive a Click the Start button b Click Computer c On the Computer page the drive should appear on the left hand column under Network as AMPED_USB To Map the Network Drive a Click...

Page 77: ...utton b Right click My Computer and select Map Network Drive c Select a drive letter any then enter in the folder field depending on which USB port your drive is attached to AMPED_USB usb2 or Range Ex...

Page 78: ...Range Extender s LAN ip address usb3 The Range Extender freezes or I cannot access the web when a USB storage device is connected a Remove the USB storage device from the Range Extender and reboot it...

Page 79: ...Management Web Menu page Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is not working Push button configuration does not detect the connection a The Range Extender supports WPS connections however some companies may use...

Page 80: ...mped Wireless is unable to repair or replace a product i e discontinued product Amped Wireless will offer a credit toward the purchase of a similar product of equal or lesser value direct from Amped W...

Page 81: ...not limited to weather and electrical disturbances The Amped Wireless Limited Warranty is the sole warranty for this product There are no other warranties expressed or except required by law implied...

Page 82: ...re responsible for all shipping and handling costs including custom duties taxes and all other related charges Technical Support The Amped Wireless Limited Warranty is not related to the terms conditi...

Page 83: ...s are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and...

Page 84: ...roduct near water or during an electrical storm as there may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lighting This product may contain lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth...

Page 85: ...onment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator your body The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distan...

Page 86: ...iation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm...

Page 87: ...ry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and req...

Page 88: ...a radiation Cet quipement respecte les limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC d finies pour un environnement non contr l Cet quipement doit tre install et mis en marche une distance minimale de 20 c...

Page 89: ...anada L imp dance d antenne requise est 50 ohms Le present emetteur radio a ete approuve par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d antenne enumeres ci dessous et ayant un gain admissible...

Page 90: ...ess authorizes you to copy materials published by Amped Wireless solely for non commercial use within your organization in support of Amped Wireless products No other use of this information is author...

Page 91: ...n on all media However Amped Wireless makes no warranty as to the accuracy of the information including representations and warranties about the accuracy of product specifications marketing material p...

Page 92: ...st results Actual performance may vary due to differences in operating environments building materials and wireless obstructions Performance may increase or decrease over the stated specification Wire...

Page 93: ...ing Amped Wireless will not support or warrant any product in which you have or have attempted to modify the Software provided by Amped Wireless You may not lease sublicense resell redistribute or oth...

Page 94: ...IRELESS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE PURCHASER S COMPUTER SYSTEM OR DATA All title and copyrights in and to the Software and any copies thereof are owned by Amped Wireless or its partners...

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