AmpliFi Mesh Point Hd

Product Information

The standalone AmpliFi HD Router and MeshPoint can be set up as an access point with a 3rd party router by following this procedure:

AmpliFi UK Model HD Home Wireless Mesh Point Adapter Extender

If the MeshPoint LEDs or the signal quality bar in the AmpliFi app reflect that it needs improvement, you can move the mesh point closer to the router or keeping the MeshPoint in place, you can move the antenna around to receive better signal, trying to aim the face of the mesh point towards the router. Try moving the mesh point to different locations of the area being covered. Note that the mesh points should not normally be within 30 feet of each other.I mention this in part because AmpliFi is that rare mesh system that does not self-update — a downside inherited by the stand-alone mesh points. Not only does the documentation fail to mention the need for firmware updates, but none of the articles I have read about using AmpliFi devices mention it either. An easy way to connect to your device is by enabling WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). If your device supports WPS, then you can enable it on AmpliFi by following the steps in this article. The Android device I was using, even though it was a few feet from the mesh point, was communicating over the 2.4GHz band, so too was a 5GHz-capable iPad in another room. This time disabling Wi-Fi on my Android device and re-enabling it did not change anything. It was still using the 2.4GHz band to talk to the mesh point.

AmpliFi HD Mesh Router – Amplifi Wi-Fi AmpliFi HD Mesh Router – Amplifi Wi-Fi

It's common knowledge that Wi-Fi transmitters, be they routers or access points, work better the higher they are placed. My experience confirmed this, the mesh point performed better when it was higher. The slow speeds occurred with the device on the floor, the faster speeds happened when it was about 5 feet off the ground (see the earlier photo).

My log: Fits and starts of setting up the AmpliFi mesh point

Before troubleshooting, find out what speed you have from the internet service provider (ISP) and confirm that it is currently set up according to that agreement. Additionally, if you have only tested speeds using one option (like the in-app AmpliFi speedtest) make sure to "find a second opinion". Perform a speed test on a wireless device and a wired device using speedtest.net. If you notice that your speed issues are only apparent on the wireless device, go to this article: Stability Issues. If you're experiencing speed issues when devices connect to one of the MeshPoints but not the router, take a look at this other article: Slow Speeds on Mesh Points. Ensure that the router is plugged in and displaying the screen shown below. This will mean it is ready for adoption. AmpliFi Instant WiFi System (AFI-INS): Includes a router with an easy-to-use touchscreen display, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, a WAN port, an Ethernet cable, and one MeshPoint with an Ethernet port to maximize coverage and eliminate dead zones in your home.