Amplifico AFi-HD User manual

MODEL: AFi-HD
QUICK START GUIDE
TM
Faster, Whole-Home Wi-Fi™

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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 MeshPoints (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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MeshPoint
Signal LEDs
Magnetic Connector
MeshPoint 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 MeshPoints
For best performance, the MeshPoints 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
MeshPoint installation is optional and may not
be necessary in smaller homes.

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

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

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App Features
Remote access can be enabled using your Facebook or
Google account. To enable remote access, go to the side
menu as shown on page 20.
Overview
The system dashboard is displayed in
the Overview window. It 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.
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. Swipe
left on the throughput section to view
additional data. A history of recent tests
is displayed at the bottom.

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Guest
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 o the guest network.
The Family Proles feature allows you
to create proles for family members,
groups, or areas of your home. Assign
devices to the prole, 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.