Ubiquiti AmpliFi Alien Router and MeshPoint
Upgrade to next-level home networking with the AmpliFi Alien Router and MeshPoint, the world's only 16-stream WiFi 6 router. Delivering unmatched speed, coverage, and performance, this high-power system ensures ultra-fast, lag-free connectivity for gaming, streaming, and smart home devices. The included MeshPoint expands coverage seamlessly, creating a powerful whole-home WiFi 6 mesh network with advanced security and intuitive controls via the AmpliFi app.
Tech Specs
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | Router: 110 x 110 x 250 mm (4.3 x 4.3 x 9.8") MeshPoint: 110 x 110 x 250 mm (4.3 x 4.3 x 9.8") |
| Weight | Router: 1.2 kg (2.7 lb) MeshPoint: 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) |
| Enclosure material | Polycarbonate |
| Hardware | |
| Processor | Quad-Core ARM® Cortex® A53s at 2.2 GHz |
| Memory | Router/MeshPoint: 1GB DDR3L |
| Management interface | WiFi |
| Ethernet | |
| Networking interface | Router: (1) GbE RJ45 WAN (4) GbE RJ45 LAN MeshPoint: (1) GbE RJ45 LAN |
| Power method | Router/MeshPoint: Universal AC input, 100–240V AC, 1A Max., 50/60 Hz |
| Max. power consumption | Router: 35W MeshPoint: 34W |
| ESD/EMP protection | Air/contact: ± 24kV |
| Wireless | |
| Max. TX power | US: 2.4 GHz: 23 dBm 5 GHz: 19 dBm (low band) / 20 dBm (high band) International: 2.4 GHz: 23 dBm* 5 GHz: 20 dBm** *Depends on country, up to 30 dBm per chain. **Depends on country, up to 24 dBm per chain. |
| MIMO | US: 2.4 GHz: 4 x 4 5 GHz: 4 x 4 (low band) / 8 x 8 (high band) International: 2.4 GHz: 4 x 4 5 GHz: 8 x 8 |
| Speeds | US: 2.4 GHz: 1150 Mbps 5 GHz: 1700 Mbps (low band) / 4800 Mbps (high band) International: 2.4 GHz: 1148 Mbps 5 GHz: 4800 Mbps |
| Antenna gain | 2.4 GHz: 3 dBi 5 GHz: 6 dBi |
| Antenna | Router/MeshPoint: Internal dual-band metal stamp with 12 polarity |
| Display & LEDs | |
| Display | Router: 4.7" diagonal, 274 x 1268, 279 ppi, G+F touch, full color MeshPoint: No display |
| LEDs | Router/MeshPoint: Green ring MeshPoint: Green status indicator Flashing: initial configuration Lights up bottom to top: Bootup in progress Lights from middle outwards: WiFi not ready/connected Steady: Device adopted (lit based on router signal) Flash quickly: Locate Lights one by one: Firmware upgrading |
| Button | Router/MeshPoint: Factory reset |
| Environment & Compliance | |
| Ambient operating temperature | -10 to 45° C (14 to 113° F) |
| Ambient operating humidity | 5 to 95% non-condensing |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC |
| NDAA Compliant | Yes |
| Software | |
| WiFi standards | Up to WiFi 6 |
| WiFi functions | MU-MIMO, OFDMA, TX-beamforming |
| Wireless security | WPA2 |
| VLAN | Yes |
| Advanced QoS | Yes |
| Guest traffic isolation | Yes |
| Power save | Yes |
| Supported data rates | 802.11a: 54 Mbps 802.11b: 11 Mbps 802.11g: 54 Mbps 802.11n: 600 Mbps + 600 Mbps 802.11ac: 1733 Mbps + 800 Mbps 802.11ax: 4800 Mbps Router-Mesh (Backbone) 802.11ax: 4800 Mbps + 1148 Mbps (Clients) |
| Operating frequency* | 2.4 GHz: 2412 - 2472 MHz 5 GHz: 5150 - 5875 MHz *Depends on regulatory region |
FAQs
Q1: What is the AmpliFi Alien AFI‑ALN and what does it do?
A: The AFI‑ALN is a high‑performance Wi‑Fi 6 router (also usable with mesh extensions) designed to deliver fast, stable wireless and wired connectivity for homes or small offices. It handles routing, wireless access, and network management.
Q2: What are the hardware and networking port specifications?
A: It uses a quad‑core ARM Cortex A53 CPU at 2 GHz, 1 GB RAM. It offers 1 × Gigabit WAN port and 4 × Gigabit LAN ports, supporting full Gigabit Ethernet on wired clients.
Q3: What wireless standards and speeds does the AFI‑ALN support?
A: The router supports Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) — with dual‑band radios (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). Maximum wireless speeds are approximately 1148 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 4800 Mbps on 5 GHz, using 4×4 MIMO at 2.4 GHz and 8×8 MIMO at 5 GHz.
Q4: What are its power, size and build specifications?
A: The AFI‑ALN measures 110 × 110 × 250 mm and weighs about 1.2 kg. It is powered via universal AC input (100–240 V), with a maximum power consumption around 35 W. The enclosure is made of polycarbonate, and is designed for indoor use.
Q5: For what kind of user or installation scenarios is AFI‑ALN most suitable?
A: It’s ideal for users needing high-speed wireless and wired connectivity — for example large homes, multi-device households, small offices, or any environment with many simultaneous clients and high bandwidth demands (streaming, gaming, video conferencing, etc.).