Chapter 4: Installing Without the App

Installation without the App

1. Tap the screen on the Router to see additional setup options.

   

2. Use a computer to connect to the Wi‑Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the screen of the AmpliFi Router. The characters in the network name represent the MAC address of the Router.
3. Once connected, open an internet browser and wait for the AmpliFi portal to appear.

   

4. Enter a new name for your wireless network and create a wireless password.

   Note: Your password must be at least eight characters long.

   

5. By default, the same password you created for your Wi‑Fi network will be used to administer the Router.
6. Click Save & Continue.
7. On your computer, join the wireless network name you created in step 4.

Configuration

1. Open an internet browser on your computer.
2. When the AmpliFi portal appears, click Settings.

   

3. Enter the administrator password and click Login.

   

Note: The administrator password is the same as the wireless password you created in step 4 of the Installation without the App section.

Connection Type

1. Click the Connection Type drop-down menu and select DHCP, Static, or PPPoE.

   

2. Proceed to the section in this chapter that corresponds with your Connection Type.

DHCP

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically configures your AmpliFi Router.

1. Click Save & Continue.

   

The AmpliFi Router will emit a sound indicating that it has been configured.

Configuration is complete.

Static

The Static option allows you to manually enter information given to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

1. Enter the appropriate information into each of the corresponding fields.
   • IP Address Enter the internet IP address of the Router.
   • Network Mask Enter the network or subnet mask of the Router.
   • Gateway Address Enter the WAN IP address of the service provider’s gateway router.
   • Primary DNS Enter the IP address of the service provider’s primary DNS server.
   • Secondary DNS Enter the IP address of the service provider’s secondary DNS server.
2. Click Save & Continue.

   

The AmpliFi Router will emit a sound indicating that it has been configured.

Configuration is complete.

PPPoE

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a virtual private and secure connection between two systems that enables encapsulated data transport.

1. Enter the Username and Password given to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
2. Click Save & Continue.

   

The AmpliFi Router will emit a sound indicating that it has been configured.

Configuration is complete.