Amplifico AFi-HD User manual

HOME WI-FI PERFECTED™MODEL: AFi-HD
QUICK START GUIDE
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AmpliFi™HD Home Wi-Fi
System. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you
through installation and also includes warranty terms.
Package Contents
Router Mesh Points (Qty. 2)
Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Quick Start Guide

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Hardware Overview
Router Front
The front of the AmpliFi Router features an
adjustable, full-color touchscreen display.
The bottom of the AmpliFi Router features an
adjustable LED that is fully lit by default when
the Router is congured and ready for use.
The brightness settings of the touchscreen and
LED are congurable using the AmpliFi app.

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Router Back
1 2
3 4
1-4 Four Gigabit Ethernet ports available to
connect 10/100/1000Mbps wired network
devices to the Internet.
Connects to the broadband modem provided
by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Reserved for future use.
The Power Adapter connects to this port.

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Mesh Point
Signal LEDs
Magnetic Connector
Mesh Point Base
Adjustable Antenna

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Installation
The AmpliFi Router can be installed using one of the
following methods:
• AmpliFi app for iPhone®
• AmpliFi app for Android™
• Connecting to the default AmpliFi wireless network
(SSID) from a computer or tablet.
App Users
Download and install the AmpliFi app from the App Store
or Google Play™Store.

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If you are not using the app to install the AmpliFi Router,
please skip step 1 and proceed to the following page.
1 Launch the AmpliFi app.
iPhone Users: Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled.
Android Users: Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled.

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2 Power o your broadband modem.

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3 Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to your
broadband modem and the other end to the
Internet port on the AmpliFi Router.

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4 Connect the Power Adapter to the power port on
the AmpliFi Router.

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5 Connect the Power Adapter to a power outlet.

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6 Power on your broadband modem.

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7 App Users Follow the on-screen instructions to
congure your AmpliFi Router.

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Non-App Users Perform the following steps:
• Tap the touchscreen on the AmpliFi Router.
• Use a computer or tablet to connect to the unique
wireless network (SSID) displayed on the screen of your
AmpliFi Router.
Please connect to this
Wi-Fi Network
AFI-R-HD-1234567890XX
Setup

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• Launch a web browser and a portal will appear. Enter
a new name for your wireless network and create a
wireless password. Click Save & Continue.
• Connect to the new wireless network that you’ve
created from your computer or tablet.

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Installing the Mesh Points
For best performance, the Mesh Points should be placed
in dierent directions between the Router and the areas
farthest from the Router. Mesh multi-hop should only be
used when necessary as performance will degrade with
each hop.
Best Performance Mesh Multi-Hop
Mesh Point installation is optional and may not
be necessary in smaller homes.

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1 Plug the Mesh Point into a power outlet.
2 After about a minute, LEDs will reect signal
strength once the Mesh Point is connected to the
Router.

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3 The Mesh Point antenna can be adjusted to provide
optimal signal coverage for your location.
Tip: If a Mesh Point is powered on and has been
congured with the app but does not appear
online, try relocating the Mesh Point closer to the
Router.

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App Features
Devices
The system dashboard is displayed
in the Devices window. It provides an
overview of the AmpliFi Wi-Fi system
including network status, number of
connected clients, and active
download/upload speeds. Tap the
Router to display/edit Router settings
or tap a Mesh Point to display signal
quality, view/edit the device name, view
Mesh Point details, and locate or reboot
the Mesh Point.
Performance
Tap Start Test on the Performance
screen to run a speed test that will
provide your download speed, upload
speed, and connection ping time. A
history of recent tests is displayed at the
bottom.