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AmpliFi Router
AmpliFi MeshPoints (Qty. 2)
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable

Hardware Overview

Router

Touchscreen Display

The front of the AmpliFi Router features an adjustable, full-color touchscreen display.

Adjustable LED

The bottom of the AmpliFi Router features an adjustable LED that is fully lit by default when the Router is configured and ready for use.

The brightness settings of the touchscreen and LED are configurable using the AmpliFi app.

Ethernet Ports

Four Gigabit Ethernet ports available to connect 10/100/1000 Mbps wired network devices to the internet.

WAN Port

Connects to the broadband modem provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

Power Port

The Power Adapter connects to this port.

USB Port

Reserved for future use.

MeshPoint

Adjustable Antenna

The MeshPoint antenna can be adjusted to provide optimal signal coverage for your location.

Signal LEDs

The Signal LEDs will reflect signal strength once the MeshPoint is connected to the Router.

Installation

The AmpliFi Router can be installed using one of the following methods:

App Users

  1.  
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your AmpliFi Router.

Non-App Users

  1. Connect to the new wireless network that you've created.

Installing the MeshPoints

Best Performance

Mesh Multi-Hop

App Features

The system dashboard provides an overview of the AmpliFi Wi-Fi system including network status, number of connected clients, and active download/upload speeds. Tap devices to display/edit settings.

Tap Start Test on the Performance screen to run a speed test that will provide your download speed, upload speed, and connection ping time. Swipe left on the throughput section to view additional data. A history of recent tests is displayed at the bottom.

To provide guest access, determine the number of guests, select a time limit for their access, and tap Start. Guests simply connect to your wireless network named with the -guest label. No password is required. As guests connect, the number of users connected will be displayed in the app. Tap Stop at any time to turn off the guest network.

The Family Profiles feature allows you to create profiles for family members, groups, or areas of your home. Assign devices to the profile, schedule quiet time (when internet is not accessible), and pause the internet at any time.

The Diagnose option will check your WAN link, IP settings, internet connection, and MeshPoint status.

Side Menu - 24/7 Live Chat Support

Tap in the upper left of the app to access the side menu. Tap Live Support for 24/7 live chat support. Remote Access can also be enabled from this menu.

Resetting to Factory Defaults

If the AmpliFi Router administration password is lost, factory default settings can be restored.

Router Reset

Use an object such as a straightened paper clip to press Reset located on the bottom of the AmpliFi Router for approximately 10 seconds until the LED turns off.

MeshPoint Reset

If the AmpliFi Router is reset, all MeshPoints should also be reset using the same method.

System Specifications

Max. TX Power

26 dBm

Radios

6

MIMO Chains

18

Speed

5.25 Gbps

Range

20,000 sq. ft

ESD/EMP Protection

± 24kV Air/Contact

Buttons

Reset

Antennas

(3) Dual-Band Antennas

Display

1.6" (40.6 mm) Diagonal, 240 x 240, 212 ppi,
G+F Touch, Full Color

Wi-Fi Standard

802.11ac

Power Save

Supported

Wireless Security

WPA2-PSK AES/TKIP

Operating Temperature

14 to 131° F (-10 to 55° C)

Operating Humidity

5 to 95% Noncondensing

Certifications

FCC / CE / IC

Supported Data Rates

802.11ac

13 Mbps to 1300 Mbps (MCS0 - MCS9, VHT 20/40/80)

802.11n

6.5 Mbps to 450 Mbps (MCS0 - MCS23, HT 20/40)

802.11a

6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps

802.11b

1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps

802.11g

6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps

Operating Frequency

US/CA

2412 - 2462

U-NII-1

5150 - 5250

U-NII-3

5725 - 5850

Worldwide

2412 - 2472
5150 - 5250