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AmpliFi HD Home Wi Fi Router AFI R
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
729
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
136
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WIFI
1.6 inches
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Review Analysis - 593 recent, verified reviews
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Network
351wifi, mesh, mesh points, amplifi, strength
+91%
-9%
" ... My old router was a netgear nighthawk. ... "
" ... Great product, having the same ssid around the place you want to cover is a must for a home/small business, you'll love it too. ... "
" ... Range is okay, if your home is more than 2000 square feet I would recommend getting the two mesh antennas. ... "
" ... Have a 2300 square foot house, and had some difficulty in master bedroom, which was upstairs on opposite end of the house from router. ... "
" ... Now I have a single wifi log in all over my house. ... I now get download/upload speeds throughout my 6,000 square foot, three level house of 120 Mbps/ 12.3 Mpbs. ... "
" ... I have a two story, 2600 sq ft home and I have coverage everywhere now. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, connection quality is terrific throughout a 4,000 sq ft concrete 2-story home! ... "
" ... This is a vast improvement over my Linksys EA2700. ... I get very stable 5ghz coverage throughout my 1000sqft house and even into the backyard and front walk. ... "
Wifi
209network, wi fi, mesh, amplifi, router
+89%
-11%
" ... The system turned out to be faster now and more reliable than my 100MB wired ethernet in that part of the house. ... "
" ... This is absolutely one of the best wifi systems you can buy on the market today for your home. ... Also device icons available currently only recognize apple devices, I think there should be icons for android devices, laptops, computers, routers, security devices and other network devices. ... I would like to see how much total data a device has used up ever since it connected to my network. ... "
" ... One of the best things I’ve ever bought for Wi-Fi solution, I saw a review about it on YouTube which encouraged me to purchase it, and it’s very easy to install ... "
" ... Best WiFi system bar none ... "
" ... Now I have a single wifi log in all over my house. ... This is far greater than I EVER got before with my Apple wireless router. ... "
" ... However, the app is relatively easy to use and if I didn't set static leases I would have had a decent wifi network ~5minutes after plugging it in. ... "
" ... This WiFi router was so easy to setup. ... "
" ... The AmpliFi router is also relatively inexpensive and I like how I can add more mesh points to the router if I move into a bigger home. ... "
Setup
182minutes, simple, easy to setup, super easy, easy to set
+97%
-3%
" ... Their support followed up quickly and involved and engineer right away. ... "
" ... Did have a bit of a problem installing it. ... Knowledgeable and friendly. ... "
" ... I’m am truly impressed on the ease of setup, the speed of the system and their interface on your phone is very easy to use and loaded with good yet simple information. ... "
" ... Setup and configuration was easy and was extremely fast, had the thing operational in minutes. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Got on Amplifi's website to do a live chat before setup with a question I had and was chatting within 2 minutes. ... Had my question answered clearly and concisely! ... "
" ... This WiFi router was so easy to setup. ... "
" ... This router was super easy to install and it took away the dead spots we had in one of our corner rooms and in the basement. ... "
Capacity
180story, throughout, square, sq ft, wifi
+99%
-1%
" ... Great product, having the same ssid around the place you want to cover is a must for a home/small business, you'll love it too. ... "
" ... Have a 2300 square foot house, and had some difficulty in master bedroom, which was upstairs on opposite end of the house from router. ... "
" ... Now I have a single wifi log in all over my house. ... I now get download/upload speeds throughout my 6,000 square foot, three level house of 120 Mbps/ 12.3 Mpbs. ... "
" ... I have a two story, 2600 sq ft home and I have coverage everywhere now. ... "
" ... I can now maintain 650 Mb + over wifi from anywhere in the house (3 levels, over 3500+ sq ft). ... "
" ... I get very stable 5ghz coverage throughout my 1000sqft house and even into the backyard and front walk. ... "
" ... No more deadspots in my 4 bedroom, 4,000 sq ft house. ... Even have wifi in the furthest point of my backyard. ... "
" ... I needed a network that could penetrate the concrete walls of my garage (to run a sprinkler system). ... "
Ease of Use
138easy to set, simple, app, easy to setup, super easy
+97%
-3%
" ... Knowledgeable and friendly. ... "
" ... I’m am truly impressed on the ease of setup, the speed of the system and their interface on your phone is very easy to use and loaded with good yet simple information. ... "
" ... This is a nice and simple device and that is it. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Super simple to setup with the app - oh and can control all the devices in my house. ... "
" ... It was super easy to set up . ... And the display on the front makes it super easy to glance over and see that everything's connected and working (rather than trying to decipher RANDOM blinking lights on my old router). ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... The app also is very useful for configuring more advanced settings. ... "
" ... One caveat - though easy to set up, the phone app you use to set it up has a bug. ... "
Apps
100amplifi, web, browser, setup, ios
+86%
-14%
" ... It is simple send a system report from the app. ... "
" ... The app also is very useful for configuring more advanced settings. ... "
" ... This is a relatively new product and the iOS/Android only full control of it ought to be expanded to at least full control via a web browser or, hopefully, a native Macintosh application. ... But, the iOS app works fine and I easily updated the firmware on the router after setting it up. ... "
" ... One caveat - though easy to set up, the phone app you use to set it up has a bug. ... And there you have it, it showed up in the app and everything was fine. ... "
" ... You can track bandwidth and various other metrics with their smartphone app. ... "
" ... The IOS app is user friendly. ... "
" ... Tells you when an update is available and then updates with a tap. ... "
" ... As for me I'm looking into eero or google now. ... "
Device Compatibility
91connected, network, app, wifi, mesh
+71%
-29%
" ... And the display on the front makes it super easy to glance over and see that everything's connected and working (rather than trying to decipher RANDOM blinking lights on my old router). ... "
" ... This is a relatively new product and the iOS/Android only full control of it ought to be expanded to at least full control via a web browser or, hopefully, a native Macintosh application. ... "
" ... This time, I knew what to do and instantly went back to the menu and connected manually. ... "
" ... I can easily control everything I need to right from my phone, wherever I am. ... "
" ... I am able to use both my home network and IoT network separately. ... "
" ... As for me I'm looking into eero or google now. ... "
" ... Anyway, now the Teleport paired successfully to the Apmplify. ... Set up my phone as a hotspot. ... From my PC connect to the Teleport and it connects to to my Phone for the internet backbone. ... Using my wife's phone same setup. ... Was able to connect with ease and for all intents I was accessing content out of my own network. ... "
" ... Everything works seamlessly. ... "
ISP
86isp, amplifi, mbps, fios, mesh
+86%
-14%
" ... My old router was a netgear nighthawk. ... My ISP service allows for up to 150mbps of down speed. ... "
" ... Absolutely in love with this router! ... "
" ... This is far greater than I EVER got before with my Apple wireless router. ... "
" ... This is a vast improvement over my Linksys EA2700. ... "
" ... This router works awesome, I love it! ... "
" ... Works with my Optimum internet perfectly. ... "
" ... I recently moved and was able to get a deal on super fast internet from my ISP. ... "
" ... This is the first extender I've ever tried that actually increased my speed! ... I'm finally getting the speed that I'm paying my ISP for. ... "
Software Platform
63web, updates, interface, browser, amplifi
+89%
-11%
" ... Also device icons available currently only recognize apple devices, I think there should be icons for android devices, laptops, computers, routers, security devices and other network devices. ... "
" ... Never have any issues and it receives automatic updates. ... "
" ... The app also is very useful for configuring more advanced settings. ... "
" ... This is a relatively new product and the iOS/Android only full control of it ought to be expanded to at least full control via a web browser or, hopefully, a native Macintosh application. ... But, the iOS app works fine and I easily updated the firmware on the router after setting it up. ... "
" ... It's worth mentioning again, that the management interface is SUPER BASIC. ... "
" ... The IOS app is user friendly. ... "
" ... Tells you when an update is available and then updates with a tap. ... "
" ... As for me I'm looking into eero or google now. ... "
Product Reliability
61years, amplifi, ago, points, mesh
+74%
-26%
" ... Seems to work fine. ... "
" ... This is clearly the best thing I've bought off Amazon in the past couple of years. ... "
" ... Now, have no issues whatsoever. ... "
" ... This bug has been there for months and months in the AmpliFi app, and the team should have fixed it by now. ... "
" ... If it lasts to this time next year, and continues to perform as it has, I will raise that to 5 starts. ... "
" ... After two months now, it has been rock solid with no hiccups whatsoever. ... "
" ... Installed the system 8 months ago and have never had to reset it. ... "
" ... Several times now, the AmpliFi system will experience an outage for seemingly no reason. ... "
Ports
53mesh, amplifi, ports, mesh points, ethernet ports
+87%
-13%
" ... The system turned out to be faster now and more reliable than my 100MB wired ethernet in that part of the house. ... "
" ... Having the 4 LAN ports on the back was important to me and makes it a better choice than a mesh network solution that doesn't have them. ... "
" ... There is a web interface, but it is only good for initial setup, and if you want to set IP addresses, port maps, etc., you have to have an Android or IOS device. ... "
" ... You can also manage wired connections. ... "
" ... I am able to reach gigabit speeds directly connected to the LAN port of the router, so it can definitely handle gigabit fiber. ... "
" ... I purchased several other "high powered" routers and eventually settled on using "ethernet over powerline" adapters that fed into wifi-repeaters to get wifi throughout my entire place. ... I was always resetting them and having to go down to the main ethernet over powerline unit that was connected to my router and having to reset it. ... "
" ... It is an ARRIS SURFboard SB8200 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem, which I can also highly recommend. ... Another great feature is that the AFI-R shows all connections by name and their associated MAC IDs, including the meshed ports. ... "
" ... Port mapping, reserving IP addresses with MAC address, etc is extremely simple and straight forward once you know to use the app rather than try and do it with a web browser like older technologies. ... "
Design
39design, looks, cool, mesh points, mesh
+100%
" ... Then, after looking at the mesh point and seeing it was lighting up 5 solid blue LEDs which indicate it was working, I grew a little dubious of the app, so I opened the side menu, tapped on Switch AmpliFi and chose I already have configured AmpliFi. ... "
" ... Bonus - it looks really cool ... "
" ... This one stays on, has great indicators. ... "
" ... Look and feel brilliant, I love it, ... "
" ... The meshpoints aren't tiny, but they blend in with house decor pretty well, and they look nice. ... "
" ... Don't be fooled by eero's elegant design and professional reviewers raving about it. ... "
" ... especially the design and form factor. ... "
" ... The design is nice if you have this in the open where you want to see it. ... "
Resolution
38amplifi hd, router, mesh, mesh points, lr
+92%
-8%
" ... Amplifi-HD did this with no effort whatsoever. ... "
" ... Ubiquiti, which makes commercial networking equipment, hit a home run with their AmplifFi HD. ... "
" ... After a lot of research, it basically came down to the Netgear Orbi, Eero 2nd generation or the Amplifi HD. ... "
" ... I've used the AmpliFi HD mesh system for a few months now and overall, it is great for my home. ... "
" ... I have watched the Amplifi HD for awhile, and finally took the leap. ... "
" ... After reading many reviews on home mesh network systems on amazon and elsewhere, I decided to try the AmplFi HD. ... "
" ... Very reliable, I purchased the HD version without the mess points. ... "
" ... I went through two different routers and a range extender before biting the bullet and ordering the AmpliFi HD system. ... "
Overall performance
35performance, fast, speeds, job, increased
+94%
-6%
" ... This is the first extender I've ever tried that actually increased my speed! ... "
" ... It was so easy to set up and it makes my internet WAY faster. ... "
" ... Works like a champ! ... "
" ... Does the job for me. ... "
" ... Getting the best speeds without question. ... "
" ... This product is fast and stable. ... "
" ... Performance is indeed the big upgrade I was looking for. ... "
" ... Speed is blazing. ... "
Price
32pricey, worth the price, worth the money, well worth, money
+88%
-13%
" ... So far, it is well worth the price. ... "
" ... Pricey (but totally worth it!) ... "
" ... Entirely worth the investment. ... "
" ... Worth every dollar you spend on it ... "
" ... Definitely worth the price, I only wish I had done this sooner. ... "
" ... Pricey but well worth it very satisfied and 150% recommend ... "
" ... It’s really worth the money. ... "
" ... Worth the price. ... "
Marketplace
29advertised, exactly, works as advertised, support, sent
+69%
-31%
" ... Great product, exactly as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described, A ++ Will buy again. ... "
" ... Easier and better than advertised. ... "
" ... Glad I caught it on sale! ... "
" ... Does exactly what is says. ... "
" ... Performs as advertised. ... "
" ... I will surely purchase again and again. ... "
" ... I ordered the unit on Amazon Prime and got it in a couple of days. ... "
Firmware
26firmware updates, update, routers, amplifi, upgrades
+88%
-12%
" ... They have been improving features and functions with monthly firmware releases. ... Note that a lot of the reviews posted here reflect much older versions of the firmware. ... "
" ... If amplifi can make all these changes in their new firmware upgrades and app upgrades I'll be happy to give it a 5 star. ... "
" ... The touch screen is awesome and makes checking stats and firmware upgrades so easy. ... "
" ... But, the iOS app works fine and I easily updated the firmware on the router after setting it up. ... "
" ... After the initial setup, I discovered that my AMPHD needed a firmware update so I started that process. ... "
" ... The product arrived with such outdated firmware that I had to spend an hour with support bypassing the easy setup to update the firmware. ... "
" ... Waiting for a firmware update hopefully. ... "
" ... In the 6 weeks I've had it router firmware has updated twice. ... "
Features
19basic, settings, app, advanced, mesh
+79%
-21%
" ... The app also is very useful for configuring more advanced settings. ... "
" ... Hopefully in time they find a balance between making everything "just work" and giving access to more advanced routing features. ... "
" ... There are regular software updates with new features. ... "
" ... Auto 2.4 or 5.0 as needed. ... "
" ... There are tons of features that makes the unit above all the rest. ... "
" ... Nice features for configuration. ... "
" ... After a couple of minor adjustments to the mesh unit antenna I had all five blue lights on both mesh units light up. ... "
" ... Basic set up is relatively easy but can't find the advanced settings. ... "
Build Quality
19mesh point, solid, mesh systems, mesh, magnetic
+79%
-21%
" ... It looks like it was high quality made. ... "
" ... It works amazingly and acts as a second layer of protection from them hackers. ... "
" ... The mesh points are great though! ... "
" ... But in general a really solid product. ... "
" ... And even more importantly, it seems nearly perfectly stable. ... "
" ... And the magnetic breakaway design has already proved it'd several times thanks to my toddler. ... "
" ... Mesh point configuration couldn't have been easier. ... "
" ... Exterior is seven rows of brick. ... "
Cables
15house, cable modem, base, short, satellite
+73%
-27%
" ... REALLY nice job, Jack. ... "
" ... I do have a very good Cable Modem, which I also bought off of Amazon. ... With this cable modem, I was able to exceed my Comcast's Blast speed of 150 Mbps, now even wireless, with the addition of 2 AmpliFi HDs. ... "
" ... The extenders simply plug into AC outlets in your home - no complex setup or wiring required. ... "
" ... 3) The power cable for the base is fairly short. ... "
" ... Wifi coverage improved throughout the house however i wish satellites would accept Ethernet cable. ... "
" ... I picked AmpliFi because the base had 4 wire output and the additional receiver were plug in's. ... "
" ... I would prefer that and may rerun cables to make mine connect in that fashion. ... "
" ... Our electrician gave us an estimate of over $2,000 to hard wire the house, so imagine our delight when we had this system up and working in 10 minutes with no drops, dips or dead spots since. ... "
Controls
13parental controls, pause, certain, guest, group
+62%
-38%
" ... This is a relatively new product and the iOS/Android only full control of it ought to be expanded to at least full control via a web browser or, hopefully, a native Macintosh application. ... "
" ... I can easily control everything I need to right from my phone, wherever I am. ... "
" ... You can pause or set a schedule for a device or group of devices (could be helpful if you have kids who shouldn't be online past a certain hour, or if you want to make sure all bandwidth is available for another device - I haven't needed to use this as we have plenty of bandwidth for all the devices we use for streaming movies, gaming etc). ... "
" ... You can completely control everything from anywhere. ... "
" ... They have small leds and sounds that are supposed to clue you in when they are ready for set up, when they are working etc . ... "
" ... Nice interface and the ability to turn certain device connections on and off is good. ... "
" ... The smartphone App gives you a number of options for setting up guest networks, parental control, pause control and the ability to fine tune your network. ... "
" ... And I can pause device access to WiFi from the app. ... "
Product As Described
12exactly, works as advertised, works, product, performs
+100%
" ... Great product, exactly as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described, A ++ Will buy again. ... "
" ... Easier and better than advertised. ... "
" ... Does exactly what is says. ... "
" ... Performs as advertised. ... "
" ... I can tell you this works as advertised. ... "
" ... performs as advertised ... "
" ... Great product and it works as advertised. ... "
Lagging
11reboot, lag, times, speed, past
+55%
-45%
" ... Once set up the points go offline constantly . ... "
" ... This system solved several problems at once. ... "
" ... No glitches or hangups of any kind. ... "
" ... With this router, I VERY rarely have drops or stutters . ... "
" ... A simple reboot fixed it. ... "
" ... Oh my lord The difference was marked from the first 30 seconds! ... "
Display Clarity
11screen, lcd, touchscreen, led, clock
+100%
" ... I wish I bought the entire kit, but the display and leds are beautiful. ... "
" ... The nice display showed everything I needed to know at a glance then 3 hours later the display went white and stayed like that regardless how many times I reset it . ... I have requested a replacement from amazon with a functioning display . ... "
" ... Works amazing and the display is fantastic too! ... "
" ... One thing that was also great is the screen tells you if anything is wrong. ... "
" ... I enjoy the led display's information . ... "
" ... Very pretty to look at, I actually wanted it on the desk for real time traffic display. ... "
" ... Has a nifty clock display on the unit. ... "
" ... I like the display showing different settings. ... "
For Kids
10young, wife, even, used, time
+100%
" ... Great for young kids . ... "
" ... It even gives me the ability to set "quiet hours" for my kids. ... "
" ... The back bedroom is used as our kids' playroom that has Xbox. ... NO COMPLAINING BY WIFE OR KIDS. ... "
" ... My kids and wife even notice the difference! ... "
" ... I'm a computer engineer with solid networking experience but with young kids and family I wanted something that I don't have to spend time tinkering with - the amplifi delivers exactly that. ... "
" ... My kids think I am a hero for buying it. ... "
" ... My daughter got this for her home and I decided to give it a try. ... "
" ... Our son recommend this little system and it works terrifically. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
Display
Display Size: 1.6 inches
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