Specifications
Key Specs
Wi-Fi Mesh SystemtrueNumber of Wi-Fi Satellites Included1Number Of LAN Ports4Wi-Fi Speed7.685 gigabits per second
General
Product NameAlien WiFi 6 Mesh RouterBrandAmpliFiModel NumberAFi-ALN-R-USColorWhite
Security
Firewall TypeOther
Network
Band TechnologyTriEthernet Standard10/100/1000Number of Antennas8Frequency Band5.0 GHz, 2.4 GHzWireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 6Wireless StandardAX, AC, NInput/Output TechnologyMU-MIMO (Multi-user Multiple-Input Multiple Output)Wi-Fi Mesh SystemtrueNumber of Wi-Fi Satellites Included1Number of Wi-Fi Satellites Supported50Wired BackhaultrueEthernet Switchtrue
Certifications Listings & Approvals
ENERGY STAR Certifiedfalse
Features
App CompatibletrueApp NameAmpliFiBeamformingtrueIntegrated ModemfalseWirelesstrue
Ports
Number Of WAN Ports1Port Type(s)RJ-45Number Of LAN Ports4
Speed
Wired Speed1000 megabits per secondWi-Fi Speed7.685 gigabits per secondGigabit Ethernet Speedtrue
Dimensions
Product Height9.84 inchesProduct Length4.33 inchesProduct Width4.33 inchesProduct Weight2.65 pounds
Warranty
Warranty - Parts1 yearWarranty - Labor1 year
Other
UPC817882028165
Questions & Answers (42)
- A: Be careful about buying the MeshPoint pack. You save about $70 over the price of two Alien Routers (where one would be configured as a "RAMP" - Router As Mesh Point - but the mesh point in the combination package is locked to the router, and if the router ever fails, you have two worthless devices. Also, the mesh point has only a single ethernet jack and no display. I spent the extra money and bought three Alien routers with two configured as RAMPs using ethernet backhaul.
Q: This is both a modem and router? (3 answers)
A: This is just a router. You will need a modem.Q: Does this router support link aggregate as I have several wired devices? (3 answers)
A: From what I can find, No. According to Ubiquiti, The Amplifi Alien does not support Link Aggregation. All ports are 10/100/1000 and can't be aggregated to make 2gbps. You shouldn't need Link Aggregation unless you have 2,000mbps internet or you have a NAS, Plex server, etc. that you plan on using heavy amounts of data inside of your house. Hope this helps!- A: I've had both, and I've had those same disconnect issues with the RAX80. Eventually the Netgear just died and since it had issues even when working I didn't bother trying to replace it. The Alien has better range in general, slightly less performance drop-off as range increases, and never disconnects--it's rock solid. Plus, the Alien is better at meshing (to other Aliens, at least) and includes a free (if slightly proprietary) VPN. With the Alien, there's also none of that silliness of having to pay a monthly fee for advanced features (although there aren't that many aside from the VPN). P.S. - anyone want to buy a broken RAX80 that never worked right in the first place?
Q: Hello, which wifi extender works with Alien? Thanks (3 answers)
A: I use the Netgear AC750, but honestly, any of their range extenders should work just fine. But the absolute best range extender for an AmpliFi Alien is another Alien.Q: what is the sq feet this will cover?? I have a 4500 house (3 answers)
A: The AmpliFi Alien tri-band Gigabit router works great in my 1800 sq foot home. For your size home your going to need to spend a few extra dollars and get the Alien router plus mesh point good up to 6000 sq. ft.Q: Can you use the HD series to add to this router and extend the mesh. (3 answers)
A: You can add a HD node to the Alien but it won’t form a traditional mesh network with the Alien. Only the Alien mesh 2 pack with satellite or another Alien can be added for a full integrated mesh system. Wifi6 on the Alien and Wi-Fi5 on the HD. You can add a HD node to the to the Alien by enabling the third 5G AC band on the Alien and connecting to that in AP or bridge mode. It will add another network separate from your Wi-Fi6 network but it can be done.- A: Anything can be used as a WAP if youre desperate enough, my friend… As we all know, CardiB be parading around with the W-est of the AP and everyone seems to be about it, but what’s our alternative? Some dude/?. Ya no?