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Setup WiFi on the Amped Wireless RTA15

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The Amped Wireless RTA15 router is considered a wireless router because it offers WiFi connectivity. WiFi, or simply wireless, allows you to connect various devices to your router, such as wireless printers, smart televisions, and WiFi enabled smartphones.

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Other Amped Wireless RTA15 Guides

This is the wifi guide for the Amped Wireless RTA15. We also have the following guides for the same router:

WiFi Terms

Before we get started there is a little bit of background info that you should be familiar with.

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Wireless Name

Your wireless network needs to have a name to uniquely identify it from other wireless networks. If you are not sure what this means we have a guide explaining what a wireless name is that you can read for more information.

Wireless Password

An important part of securing your wireless network is choosing a strong password.

Wireless Channel

Picking a WiFi channel is not always a simple task. Be sure to read about WiFi channels before making the choice.

Encryption

You should almost definitely pick WPA2 for your networks encryption. If you are unsure, be sure to read our WEP vs WPA guide first.

Login To The Amped Wireless RTA15

To get started configuring the Amped Wireless RTA15 WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.

To login to the Amped Wireless RTA15, follow our Amped Wireless RTA15 Login Guide.

Find the WiFi Settings on the Amped Wireless RTA15

If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.

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This is the setup page from your Amped Wireless RTA15 router.

Starting on the Welcome page of the Amped Wireless RTA15 router click the tab on the left labeled More Settings. More options appear beneath that. Pick the tab labeled 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings, then Basic Settings.

Change the WiFi Settings on the Amped Wireless RTA15

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This is the wifi setup page from your Amped Wireless RTA15 router.

You are taken to a page that looks like the one you see here.

On this page, you first need to change the Wi-Fi Network ID (SSID). This is the name that identifies your network from your neighbors. Make a creative name, but don't use any personal information. For more in depth information about this topic, check out our guide on Wireless names.

Next is the Channel Number. In the United States there are only 11 channels you can use. Of these 11 channels, there are only three that everyone should use. Pick from channel 1,6, and 11. For reasons why you should use these three channels only, check out our guide titled WiFi channels.

When you are finished, click the Apply button at the bottom of the page.

Next, click 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings, then Security Settings.

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This is the wifi security page from your Amped Wireless RTA15 router.

You are taken to a page that looks similar to the one above.

First, use the drop down menu under Select a Wi-Fi Network to choose the network name you just created on the previous page.

Next to Encryption, choose WPA2. This is the most secure choice available today. For more information on what this is and why it is important, check out our guide titled WEP vs. WPA.

Under that is the Authentication Mode. Choose Personal (Pre-Shared Key).

Next to WPA2 Cipher Suite, choose AES.

Use the drop down menu next to Pre-Shared Key Format to choose Passphrase.

Now, use the box next to Pre-Shared Key to enter the password you will use to access your network. This is an important step to the security of your network. Make your password long, at least 20 characters, and random. Don't use personal information. Don't use any word you could find in a dictionary. Do use some symbols, numbers, and capital letters in your password. For help in creating a strong password check out our guide called How to choose a strong password.

That's it, just click Apply and you are finished.

Possible Problems when Changing your WiFi Settings

After making these changes to your router you will almost definitely have to reconnect any previously connected devices. This is usually done at the device itself and not at your computer.

Other Amped Wireless RTA15 Info

Don't forget about our other Amped Wireless RTA15 info that you might be interested in.

This is the wifi guide for the Amped Wireless RTA15. We also have the following guides for the same router: