Amped Wireless B1900RT Setup Manual

SETUP GUIDE
B1900RT
AC1900 WI-FI
Watch the Installation Video here: http://support.ampedwireless.com/b1900rt
Disconnect & Power Off your Existing Router
1
(if available)
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.
2
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 your modem until Step 4.
3
Connect the Router to your Modem
a
Modem
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.
5
Power On & Connect to the Router
a
6
Open your Web Browser
Amped Wireless
Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Safari or
Internet Explorer (8.0 and up). Do not use Firefox.
ACCESSING THE WEB MENU DOES NOT REQUIRE INTERNET ACCESS. THE MENU IS SERVED FROM THE ROUTER.
7
Welcome to the Setup Wizard
Setup screens for mobile devices will vary from desktop and tablet versions.
8
Internet Connection Detection
9
Personalize your Wi-Fi Settings
Create a Password for your Router
10
Setup Summary
F R E E
Dashboard
READ FIRST
ROUTER
®
Router
b
http://setup.ampedwireless.com
If you have problems accessing the web menu...
Disable third-party firewalls, such as North, ZoneAlarm, or Windows Defender.
Disconnect from all wireless networks and use a wired connection to the Router. Try again.
T E C H N I C A L S U P P O R T
Use the included Ethernet cable and connect
a
one end of the cable to your modem.
Connect the other end of the cable to the blue
b
Modem
b
Do NOT connect the power adapter to the
Router at this time.
a Attach the Power Adapter to the Router's
PWR
Connect your tablet, smart phone or PC to the
b
Router's Wi-Fi network:
- or -
Security key:
Connect an Ethernet cable between your PC and
a green wired port on the back of the Router.
Enter the setup web address into your browser:
http://setup.ampedwireless.com
If the URL fails to open, then try: http://192.168.3.1
If this is your first time setting up the Router, the
Setup Wizard should automatically load.
Click Begin Setup
If you wish to manually configure your Router, you can skip the
Setup Wizard.
Welcome
to the B1900RT Setup
Begin Setup
Skip & manually configure
Double check that the modem is connected to the
Router's Modem port.
Click Next to continue.
The Wizard will try to detect your Internet settings and
configure the Router. Please be patient.
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.
Once your Wizard has configured your Internet
settings, you should see a green check mark.
Click Next to continue.
The default IDs of your 5GHz and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
networks are:
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Enter a new name in the SSID fields. 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
Enter a new key for both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
networks in the Security Key fields. The keys must be at
least 8 characters long.
This password is NOT your Wi-Fi connection password.
This password is to access the web menu of the Router
to access additional settings. Leave this blank if you do
not wish to have a password. However, we recommend
creating a password at this time for security purposes.
Click Apply
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.
Congratulations, the Router is now successfully config-
ured and your settings are now saved. You may now
connect additional devices directly to the 3 wired ports
on the back panel, or connect wirelessly 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.
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GOT QUESTIONS?
Phone: 888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168
Email: techsupport@ampedwireless.com
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.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Phone: 888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168
Email: techsupport@ampedwireless.com
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support
Modem
Backup Battery
port on the Router.
Reinsert
Backup Battery
port and a power outlet.
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wireless
(see back for detailed instructions)
- or -
to continue.
If the Dashboard loads, scroll to the
bottom and click the
button to access the wizard.
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to save your settings. The Router will reboot.
Existing Router
Remove
Modem
Modem
Setup Wizard
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