REC44M
High Power Plug-In AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender with MU-MIMO

Name: REC44M
Brand: Amped Wireless
Price: 39.97 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 45 (3 reviews)

Thumbnail for the Amped Wireless REC44M router with Gigabit WiFi, 1 N/A ETH-ports and
0 USB-ports

The Amped Wireless REC44M router has Gigabit WiFi, 1 N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports. It has a total combined WiFi throughput of 2600 Mpbs.
It is also known as the Amped Wireless High Power Plug-In AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender with MU-MIMO.

Quick links:
Default password/Login
User Manuals

REC44M router specifications (specs)

System specs
CPU: 880 MHz
RAM: 128 MiB
Flash: 16 MiB
Custom firmwares: None

Connectivity
WiFi: Gigabit (abgn+ac)
WiFi bands: 2.4GHz & 5GHz
WiFi throughput: 2600 Mpbs
WAN: None
ETH: 1 x N/A port
USB-ports: 0

Amped Wireless REC44M review (quick overview)

Here is the quick comparison of how the Amped Wireless REC44M compares to other routers on our site:

Average 45/100

Editor 62/100

WiFi 52/100

Hardware 21/100

Current price $39.97

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Hard reset instructions for Amped Wireless REC44M

If your REC44M router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not being responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your Amped Wireless REC44M in the following way(s):

The 30-30-30 reset

There are no specific instructions for this model yet, but you can always do the 30-30-30 reset as follows:

When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.

This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting. If that doesn't work be sure to check out the questions and answers incase someone else has had similar problems resetting their router.

Note: It is worth reading more about how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and considerations are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.

Default factory settings for Amped Wireless REC44M

If you have performed a reset of your REC44M device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:

Default Network name (SSID): Amped_REC44M_2.4,Amped_REC44M_5.0
Default Gateway IP: 192.168.1.240 Amped Wireless login instructions
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default DNS server: 192.168.1.240
Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.

REC44M Firmwares

Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more secure from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider flashing an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly increase the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the Amped Wireless REC44M:

Amped Wireless stock firmware for the REC44M

Stock firmwares for the REC44M are available under the download section on the modem's support page. You can also refer to the router's manual for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.