Amped Wireless - Athena-EX High Power AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender - Black

Name: Amped Wireless - Athena-EX High Power AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender - Black
Brand: Amped Wireless
SKU: 5053902
Rating: 4.3 (71 reviews)

Model: RE2600M

SKU: 5053902

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Key Specs
- Wi-Fi Speed: 1733 megabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and wireless router.)
- Wireless Standard: Wireless-AC, Wireless-N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wi-Fi Range: 15000 Sq Ft (The device will provide a Wi-Fi connection to this approximate area.)
- Form Factor: Freestanding, Mountable (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Band Technology: Dual (Refers to the number of frequency bands used to wirelessly transmit an internet signal. For example, dual-band devices may use one 2.4 and one 5 GHz band, while tri-band devices may use one 2.4 and two 5 GHz bands. Multiple bands also provide more flexibility for designating connected devices to specific band use.)
- Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz (Bands may be grouped into categories such as low- and high-band VHF (Very High Frequency), low- and high-band UHF (Ultra High Frequency), or certain frequency channels (measured in MHz or GHz). Generally, higher frequencies transmit information faster but have shorter range than lower frequencies.)
- Antenna Type: Detachable
- Number of LAN Ports: 4 (Number of devices able to be connected to the Local Area Network (LAN). LAN ports allow wired connections to other networking devices (wireless access points, range extenders, etc.) in order to share the internet connection received through a WAN port.)
General
- Product Name: Athena-EX High Power AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender
- Brand: Amped Wireless
- Model Number: RE2600M
Network
- Wi-Fi Range: 15000 Sq Ft (The device will provide a Wi-Fi connection to this approximate area.)
- Attached Antenna: true
- Minimum Frequency: 2400 megahertz (The lowest signal frequency that the device is able to amplify or transmit. The higher the frequency, the more data that can be transmitted and the more easily the signal is attenuated (weakened over distance/passing through buildings).)
- Maximum Frequency: 5 gigahertz (The highest signal frequency that the device is able to amplify or transmit. Generally, the higher the frequency, the more data that can be transmitted and the more likely the signal is attenuated (weakened over distance/passing through buildings).)
- Maximum Coverage Area: 15000 square feet
Features
- App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
Ports
- Number Of USB Port(s): 2 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
Compatibility
- System Requirements: Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n or ac 2.4GHz or 5GHz Network Computer, tablet or smartphone with a web browser (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.6 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 6.7 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 10.65 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.4 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 Year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 Year
Other
- UPC: 850535006356

Increase the coverage of your wireless network by using this Amped Wireless range extender, which provides up to 15,000 square feet of coverage. With cutting edge MU-MIMO technology and four high-gain antennas, this range extender eliminates dead spots and ensures you have a strong connection with up to 2.53Gbps speeds. With a built-in dual-core processor, this Amped Wireless range extender easily handles multiple connections.

Up to 15,000 sq. ft. of coverage: Bring long range, reliable Wi-Fi to your entire home or office.
Eliminate Wi-Fi dead spots: Amplify Wi-Fi to the max with 16 amplifiers and 4 high gain antennas.
AC2600 Wi-Fi speeds + MU-MIMO: Move faster on all devices with speeds up to: 2.4 GHz 800 Mbps + 5 GHz 1733 Mbps.
4-Antenna technology: The advanced 4 antenna, 4 stream architecture strengthens connections & covers more ground.
High power dual-core processor: Handles heavy traffic with ease, for the best Wi-Fi experience.
Share files with USB3.0: Attach a USB drive to instantly share files, locally, at blazing-fast speeds (USB storage device not included).
AirPlay®, AirPrint & Home Sharing: Compatible with all Apple networking features.

Whats Included

Athena-EX High Power AC2600 Wireless Range Extender
4 x Detachable High Gain Dual Band Antennas
Power Adapter (100-240v)
Setup Guide
CD: Owner's manual & Installation Video

Q: Will it work with netgear routers

A: Yes, the range extender is compatible with Netgear routers.

Q: Possible to use a hard line adapter with an AC300 extender, and in order to virtually turn this network extender into an access point. I'm having trouble with connectivity between the router re2600m. (78% signal). And changes chanels

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Q: Will this device pick up security camera signals ?? And if yes.. How does it send it to computer or cellphones ??

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Q: I have a Verizon iPhone and cell Signal isn't strong . Sometimes it's hard even sending a text out or doing a call. Would this be of any benefit to boost signal for calls and text ?

A: This extender is strictly for wifi. Your cellular phone uses a different spectrum and will not be impacted by this router.

Q: I am camping at a park where I currently get poor signal. Will this help with my signal in my RV? I am about 100' away from the access point.

A: Yes, this range extender can be used to improve the signal strength from your RV.

Q: i have a 9,500 sq ft home will it extend to my whole house since it says 15,000 sq ft range

A: Hello, The 15,000 SQFT coverage was a result in our testing environment but since WIFI is environmental results will vary so there is no way to determine the coverage you will get.

Q: Will the Athena-ex Ac2600 wi-fi range Extender work with a asus router to extend the wifi signal

A: This unit is designed to be universal. If other wifi devices connect to your router without difficulty, then so will this unit. It simply repeats what is sent. The speed will be slower than a direct connection, but in most cases that's not a big issue unless you intend to transfer large files on a regular basis.

Q: will this device connect back to the router by a CAT cable?

A: I am not sure how to edit my previous answer but even though they said no, it does work. It took a bit of configuring to make that happen but it wasn't too hard. The main things were to disable its DHCP server under the IP Settings Tab and assign it a static IP address on your local subnet, you also have to make sure the gateway is your main routers IP address. Fill out the home network settings with just a network name if you want to be able to select which channel it runs on. Selecting the channel has to be done there and it won't let you change that unless a home network name is filled in. Then you can configure the Extended networks, those will be the access points. I had a few issues along the way with some DHCP still getting assigned by the server in the re2600m after connecting but that was my fault for not making sure it cleared the old settings out. It wasn't hard and I am not explaining it best but it does work as an access point with a little configuration. The only issue I have noticed is that any internet related activites on the device itself, like checking for updates, or using the NTP protocol don't seem to work. Its like the device itself doesn't know there is internet access even though anything that connects to it has internet. Anyway sorry for the poor explanation. TLDR, YES it works with a little effort and the right configuration.

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the Athena-EX High Power AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender's ability to significantly improve Wi-Fi range and coverage throughout their homes, making it easy to enjoy reliable internet access in previously unreachable areas. The extender's ease of setup and strong performance are also frequently praised. Positive feedback highlights the noticeable improvement in signal strength and the device's effectiveness in providing whole-home Wi-Fi coverage. There were no negative customer comments reported.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid Wireless Repeater & Performance.
I have a small strange dead spot in my study. It is a corner where while I receive signal, it’s annoyingly slow. It’s the same corner where I tend to sit up, read my iPad or compose an occasional email from a comfortable chair. I picked up the Amped Wireless Extender for my home so I can cover a few more small deadspots. My Asus RT-AC68U covers my home nicely, but once you go outside, the signal is a bit hit or miss depending where I am on my property. As it stands without the extender, majority of the time I get a solid 2.4GHz anywhere inside the house, and a semi-solid signal outside my home. I placed the extender in my study as it is able to still pick up a decent signal in other parts of the room. Immediately it blankets my study nicely and I’m able to use my iPad and iPhone reliably in my study corner. My study sits facing the front of my house and I’m able to pick up a 5GHz WiFi signal from the front of my house. It’s stable enough to do some light browsing, but using the 2.4GHz WiFi I’m able to walk across the street and reliably use my own internet from my neighbor’s house. Speedtest reports that I’m able to download 143Mb down and do 20Mbps up. I’m fairly confident though if Speedtest was running longer on my phone, it would hit the 200Mbps easily. What annoys me however and caused me to ding one star is the User Interface and the lack of HTTPS. HTTPS is crucial for me as I want to ensure data I’m sending back and forth to the Amped Wireless Athena is encrypted. Otherwise crucial passwords (like WiFi passwords or administrator passwords) is sent over wireless or wired that is human readable if someone was monitoring my internet because the connection is unencrypted. In terms of the user interface, everything is laid out nicely, but what annoyed me every single time was that it kept prompting me whether I wanted to restart the wireless extender now or later because I changed a few settings…on each screen’s settings after I saved it. Thankfully I do not need to poke inside the settings of the Amped Wireless Repeater all that often. Pros: Connects and Repeats both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi Spectrum Independently of each other, Easy Setup, Solid Performance. Cons: Lacks HTTPS Encryption, Annoying to Configure with never ending screens asking if you want to restart the wireless extender after configuring it. Wish: ability to create a seamless network. I’m required to actually have a different WiFi access point for the network. I’m not sure the logic behind it, and I’m not inclined to knock a star off for a wish. Environment: Internet: Time Warner Cable 200Mbps Down/20Mbps Up Router: Asus RT-AC68U Router w/ Merlin Firmware Device: OnePlus One Apps for Testing: Speedtest.net and WiFi Analyzer App from Google Store
Posted 9 years ago by Josh
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great new repeater
I only have a SR300 model of the same brand to compare but otherwise it's a great difference on how far it can reach. However, it's price point is a bit high for a device that just repeats a signal. With concrete in my way it can't be further than 25 feet across from where my router is at but its selling point for me is that the reach of its signal is almost 3 times larger than its SR300 model (from a point A to point B standpoint) now reach from my front living room to next door front lawn sidewalk with little trouble where the SR300 signal dies the second I take three steps out my door from interference. Bear in mind that staying that far is great but your speed will drop so to watch videos for example I'm better off staying within 50 feet from it with my testing just to use YouTube normally with my connection speed.
Posted 9 years ago by Rick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent product.
I have experience with previous wireless extenders. However, my experience with the Amped Wireless - Athena-EX High Power AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender has been excellent. The setup process was a breeze compared to the setup of past wireless extenders. Furthermore, accessing the interface of this product is an enjoyable experience and the accessor is presented with a clean user interface that is easily navigated and intuitive. The range is superb and enhances the performance of my already outstanding router. The additional channels available to users through this extender provides further options to my guests and reduces congestion. The LEDs or indicators on the device are minimal and compliment instead of distract from the modern, pleasing aesthetics of the device. Although the price may be more than some want to pay for a wireless extender, I would highly recommend this product to any who want to increase the effectiveness of their home network. There is an old saying that states, “You get what you pay for.” In this instance, you receive a first-class product that will give your users and you the performance you expect from a “well-greased” home network.
Posted 8 years ago by Clark5