购买路由器可能是一件棘手的事情，这取决于很多事情。大多数路由器出现故障的地方之一是为您家的各个角落提供足够的覆盖范围。这就是网状(Mesh) 路由器(Routers)开始受到关注的地方。简单来说，Mesh路由器以中继器的形式提供扩展的覆盖范围。您可以将中继器放置在Wi-Fi中断的地方附近。今天，我们正在审查AmpliFi Instant Router。它是一个Mesh路由器(Mesh Router)，除了中央单元之外还有一个额外的网点，所以你可以把它放在信号弱的地方吗？
我已经使用路由器 6 个月了，它提供了出色的性能和简单的设置体验。
AmpliFi 即时路由器评论
AmpliFi Instant是Ubiquiti的网状路由器。众所周知，它们可以制作漂亮的路由器而没有任何额外的触角，我们在许多路由器中都看到了这一点。它们以小方盒的形式出现，您不会害羞地放在桌子上。它提供802.11ac Wi-Fi技术、千兆以太网(Gigabit Ethernet)端口，功能强大，足以覆盖大多数中小型家庭。
主要特点
- 如果您有来自ISP的调制解调器，您可以立即进行设置。中央单元和网状单元自动连接，您可以使用移动应用程序进行配置。
- 它具有 802.11ac Wi-Fi 技术、一个WAN端口和每个单元上的一个千兆以太网(Gigabit Ethernet)端口。
- 它提供了一个优雅的设计，底部有一个LED灯，占用空间小，看起来很有吸引力。
- 它同时支持 2.4GHz 和 5GHz 信道。
- 它很容易扩展，因为您可以添加尽可能多的网格(Mesh)点。
- 在书籍上，其中两个可以覆盖 4000平方英尺(Sq Ft)的范围。主要单元的范围为 2000 平方英尺。
- 内置防火墙(Firewall)，可在桥接模式下编辑(Bridge Mode)
设计与规格
让我们从带有小型LCD的主单元开始。它也是最强大的功能之一，因为您可以检查数据速度、使用情况、IP 地址等。很多时候，我需要找到路由器的IP地址，而无需打开应用程序或挖掘我的计算机网络设置即可找到它。您可以点击显示屏以在其显示的不同状态之间切换。
在底部，您有LED灯，它环绕整个底座。您可以配置LCD和LED的亮度，仅此而已。除了闪烁之外，当设置更改时，它们不会发挥太大作用。如果它在Wi-Fi(Wi-Fi)无法正常工作、与主路由器断开连接甚至信号微弱等情况下闪烁不同，我会很喜欢它。
它确实提供夜间模式(Night Mode)以增加灯光和显示器的使用寿命。它还可以节省电力。
AmpliFi Instant 路由器(AmpliFi Instant Router)的放置位置
如果您很想知道在哪里以及如何放置路由器以获得最佳性能，ApliFi门户可以为您提供帮助。这个工具(This tool)可以让你绘制你的房子的蓝图，定义墙壁的厚度。然后你可以放置路由器和中继器，看看哪里信号变弱，哪里表现最好。您还可以在 2.4 GHz和 5 GHz模式之间切换，以查看范围的差异。
只有在您的帐户中添加了路由器后才能使用它。路由器将与所有中继器一起自动显示。然后你可以把它们放在一些地方，看看它会如何填满这个地方。
如何设置 AmpliFi 即时路由器
您想要配置的一切都可以通过他们的移动应用程序实现。您无需连接到计算机即可对其进行设置。启动应用程序，选择您要添加的产品类型，启动路由器并进行设置。如果您没有配置调制解调器，它支持DHCP、Static和PPPoE。
- 首次设置应用程序时，您必须创建一个帐户。所以让你去做。
- 单击(Click)Setup AmpliFi Mesh System(Setup AmpliFi Mesh System)，它会要求您首先关闭调制解调器，然后将来自调制解调器的以太网电缆连接到WAN端口。
- 下一个打开调制解调器的电源，然后是网状路由器(Mesh Router)
- 然后它将扫描新路由器，找到后，点击它并按照设置向导完成设置。
基本设置完成后，该应用程序将提供一个仪表板，您可以在其中查看主路由器和连接的网格点。在底部，您可以看到连接的客户端数量、上传和下载速度。点击主(Main)路由器，它将显示所有配置详细信息。
- 常规：(General:) 设备(Device)名称、时区(Time Zone)、定位选项、更改密码、重启(Reboot)和恢复出厂(Factory)设置
- 无线(Wireless)：设置安全、访客帐户、创建附加SSID、配置频段(Band)控制、路由器(Router)控制
- Internet：如果需要配置DHCP、Static和PPPoE。
- LED 和 LCD亮度控制(brightness contro)和夜间模式(Night Mode)
- 除此之外，您还可以配置UPnP、克隆 MAC 地址、VLAN ID、IPv6、端口转发和桥接模式。(UPnP, Clone MAC address, VLAN ID, IPv6, Port Forwarding, and Bridge Mode.)
我已经使用了PPPoE和DHCP。PPPoE的唯一缺点是它没有任何配置Service Name的选项。虽然它是一个可选功能，但我的ISP说它是强制性的，没有这个，它将无法工作。所以我不得不配置一个额外的路由器（基本上变成了调制解调器），并在DHCP模式下使用Amplifi 。这次经历的好处是我可以自信地说两分钟的设置声明是合法的！
表现
我测量了不同距离的下载速度，以MBPS为单位的下载速度，以及Ping时间。路由器配置为 5 GHz。这是结果。
使用来自 Ookla 的 SpeedTest 应用程序
- 在 60 英尺处，至少有三堵墙：1
- 在 40 英尺处有两堵墙：3.11
- 在 30 英尺的一堵墙下，速度跃升至 73.6
- 关闭路由器速度为92.5
- 在没有墙壁的 40 英尺处：7.53
使用快速测速应用
- 在 60 英尺处，至少有三堵墙：5
- 在 40 英尺处有两堵墙：< 1
- 在 30 英尺处有一个：墙：6.3
- 关闭路由器：93
- 在没有墙壁的 40 英尺处：10
如果我切换到 2.4 GHz，覆盖范围会增加，但速度不会那么快。我在任何时候都没有与它联系的问题。关于互联网无法正常工作的明确通知是一种魅力。
以毫秒为单位使用 Fing App进行 Ping 测试(App)
- 在 60 英尺处，至少有三堵墙：5
- 在 40 英尺处有两堵墙：10
- 在 30 英尺处有一个：墙：5
- 关闭路由器：2
- 在没有墙壁的 40 英尺处：4
我最喜欢(Favorite) 的 AmpliFi Instant Router功能(Features)
简介
对孩子特别有用，如果您想控制一组设备的互联网，您可以将它们添加到模式或类别中。完成后，您可以暂停互联网或在互联网不适合他们的情况下添加一段安静的时间。您可以添加多个安静时间并根据孩子的日程安排进行更改。
您还可以通过点击旁边的暂停按钮来控制对单个设备的访问。
传送和 VPN
是的，您获得了免费 VPN(Free VPN)，并且Teleport功能可让您将任何设备连接到AmpliFi路由器。因此，如果您想访问仅在本国可用但不在您当前位置的内容，您可以使用此功能访问它。如果您出于安全原因不想连接到公共热点，也可以使用此功能。
当您拥有两个 AmpliFi 路由器时
由于我测试了两个AmplFi路由器，我发现如果您拥有其中两个并且它们位于不同的位置，则可以轻松连接。使用此方法，您可以创建专用VPN隧道并将远程设备连接到您的家庭网络。
首先要做的是为路由器启用远程访问功能。该选项在应用程序的菜单中可用。
接下来，转到已连接设备列表，然后向左滑动，然后选择Teleport。在下一个屏幕上，您可以选择可以传送到的其他路由器。使用传送功能的设备旁边会有一个红色的传送图标。
让朋友和家人(Family)访问AmliFi 路由器(AmliFi Router)
它与任何其他VPN应用程序一样工作，但对最终用户来说非常简单。
- 打开您的AmpliFi App，然后单击三行菜单，然后选择Teleport Code。
- 配置持续时间和可以使用Teleport(Teleport)连接的设备数量
- 切换按钮，它将立即生成代码。
- 单击(Click)“共享代码”(Share Code)按钮将其发送给最终用户。
- 请您的朋友安装传送应用程序，然后输入代码。
- 就是这样。该人现在将使用Teleport连接到您的(Teleport)ApliFi 路由器(ApliFi Router)
- 要更改代码，请将其关闭并重新打开。
要在不更改代码的情况下撤销访问权限，请打开ApliFi应用程序，然后切换到路由器。您应该在仪表板上列出使用Teleport(Teleport)连接的所有设备。选择它，然后选择撤销访问权限。
缺点 AmpliFi 即时路由器
Amplifi构建适合不同用例的路由器。AmpliFi Instant有一个用例，我认为它非常适合有更多 Wi-Fi 设备和更少依赖以太网的设备的情况。(Ethernet)
有限的以太网端口
它特别适用于连接设备的主要方式是Wi-Fi或您无法铺设以太网(Ethernet)线的情况，因为它看起来很难看。例如，在我的家里，我有一台没有Wi-Fi适配器的台式机。我可以放置一个网格点并使用以太网(Ethernet)将计算机与其连接。该位置也将成为Wi-Fi区域之一。
主网状路由器和网状点都有一个以太网(Ethernet)端口。
没有 USB 端口
那些使用USB驱动器作为网络存储驱动器的人在这里没有选择。您必须获得一个以太网(Ethernet)到USB适配器才能连接。
没有服务质量
无法根据设备的需求（即Streaming、Gaming或Normal ）对设备进行优先级排序。
没有网页界面：
没有 Web 界面来配置所有内容，但您仍然可以键入http://amplifi.lan/并配置一些东西。老实说，移动(Mobile)应用程序是可靠的，您不会错过界面，但由于你们中的一些人可能会寻找它，所以就是这样。
价格和判决
AmpliFi Instant Router的售价为10,349卢比(Rs 10,349)。它不是市场上最便宜的路由器之一，但它为有太多Wi-Fi(Wi-Fi)弱点或丢失的地方提供了出色的网点技术。例如，我家的角落（厨房(Kitchen)和主(Master)卧室）有互联网问题，尤其是有这么多墙壁。现在，没有人抱怨它。
最重要的是，它提供的功能数量以及易于设置和使用将赢得您的心。我喜欢我为孩子使用的个人资料功能。
最后是设计！我永远不会觉得把它放在我的桌子上很奇怪。它看起来美丽而优雅。
相关阅读：(Related Read:) 要购买的顶级无线路由器。(Top Wireless Routers to buy.)
AmpliFi Instant Router review: Easy WiFi Setup makes it stand out!
Buying a router can be a tricky thing, and it depends on a lot of things. One of the places where most of the routеr fails is offerіng еnough coverage to all corners of your house. That’s where Mesh Routers have started gaining traction. In simplе words, Mesh routers provide extended coverage in the fоrm of repeaters. You can place the repeaters close to plасes where the Wi-Fi blacks out. Todaу, we are reviewing AmpliFi Instant Router. It’s a Mesh Router that comes with an extra mesh point apart from the central unit, so can you put it at a place where the signals are weak.
I have been using the router for 6 months, and it delivers a brilliant performance and easy setup experience.
AmpliFi Instant Router review
AmpliFi Instant is a mesh router from Ubiquiti. They are known to make beautiful router without any extra tentacles, which we have seen in many routers. They come in the form of small square boxes that you won’t be shy placing on the table. It offers 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology, Gigabit Ethernet ports, and is powerful enough to cover most small and medium-size homes.
Main Features
- You can set this up in no time if you have a modem from your ISP. The central unit and the mesh unit connect automatically, and you can configure using the mobile application.
- It features 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology, a WAN port, and one Gigabit Ethernet ports on each of the units.
- It offers an elegant design with an LED light on the bottom, takes little space, and looks attractive.
- It supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels.
- It is easily scalable as you can add as many Mesh Points.
- On books, Two of these can cover a range of 4000 Sq Ft. The primary unit has a range of 2000 Sq ft.
- In-built Firewall, which can be edited in Bridge Mode
Design & Specs
Let’s start with the primary unit, which comes with a small LCD. It is also one of the strongest features because you can check data speeds, usage, IP address, and more. Many a time, I need to find the IP address of the router, and I can find it without opening an app or digging into my computer network settings. You can tap on the display to switch between different statuses it displays.
At the bottom, you have the LED light, which circles throughout the base. You can configure the brightness of both the LCD and LED, and that’s about it. Apart from flickering, when the settings are changed, they do not play much of a role. I would have loved it if it could blink differently for situations like Wi-Fi is not working, disconnected from the primary router, and even weak signal.
It does offer Night Mode to increase the life of both the light and the display. It also saves power.
Where to place the AmpliFi Instant Router
If you are serious about knowing where and how to place the router for the best performance, the ApliFi portal can help you with it. This tool lets you draw a blueprint of your house, define the thickness of the walls. Then you can place the router, and the repeaters and see where the signal gets weak, and where it performs best. You can also switch between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz mode to see the difference in the range.
You can only use it when you have added the router in your account. The router will show up automatically, along with all the repeaters. You can then place them at places to see how it will fill up the place.
How to Setup AmpliFi Instant Router
Everything you want to configure can is possible through their mobile app. You do not need to connect to a computer to set it. Launch the app, select the type of product you want to add, power the routers up, and set it. If you do not have a configured modem, it supports DHCP, Static, and PPPoE.
- When setting up the app for the first time, you will have to create an account. So make you do it.
- Click on Setup AmpliFi Mesh System, and it will ask you to first power off your modem, then connect the ethernet cable coming from modem to the WAN port.
- Next power on the modem followed by the Mesh Router
- It will then scan for the new router, and when found, tap on it and follow the setup wizard to complete the setup.
Once the basic setup is complete, the app will offer a dashboard where you can see the main router and connected mesh points. At the bottom, you can see the number of connected clients, upload and download speed. Tap on the Main router, and it will reveal all the configuration details.
- General: Device name, Time Zone, option to locate, change password, Reboot, and Factory reset
- Wireless: Setup security, guest account, create additional SSID, configure Band steering, Router Steering
- Internet: If you need to configure DHCP, Static, and PPPoE.
- LED and LCD brightness control and Night Mode
- Apart from this, you can also configure UPnP, Clone MAC address, VLAN ID, IPv6, Port Forwarding, and Bridge Mode.
I have used both the PPPoE and DHCP on this. The only drawback for PPPoE is that it doesn’t have any option to configure Service Name. Though it is an optional feature, my ISP said it was compulsory, and without this, it will not work. So I had to configure an extra router (essentially became a modem), and use the Amplifi in DHCP mode. The bright side of this experience was that I could confidently say that the two-minute setup claim is legit!
Performance
I measured the download speed at different distances, download speed in MBPS, and Ping time. The router is configured at 5 GHz. Here are the results.
Using the SpeedTest App from Ookla
- At 60 Ft with at least three walls: 1
- At 40 Ft with two walls: 3.11
- At 30 Ft with one wall, the speed jumped to 73.6
- Close the router speed was 92.5
- At 40 Ft with no walls: 7.53
Using Fast Speedtest App
- At 60 Ft with at least three walls: 5
- At 40 Ft with two walls: < 1
- At 30 Ft with one: wall: 6.3
- Close the router: 93
- At 40 Ft with no walls: 10
If I switch to 2.4 GHz, the coverage would increase but speed not that much. I had no issues connecting with it at any time. Clear notifications about the internet are not working is a charm.
Ping test using Fing App in milliseconds
- At 60 Ft with at least three walls: 5
- At 40 Ft with two walls: 10
- At 30 Ft with one: wall: 5
- Close the router: 2
- At 40 Ft with no walls: 4
My Favorite Features of AmpliFi Instant Router
Profiles
Especially useful with kids, if you want to control the internet for a group of devices, you can add them to a pattern or category. Once done, you can pause the internet or add a quiet time when the internet will not work for them. You can add multiple quiet time and change as per your kid’s schedule.
You can also control access to individual devices by tapping on the pause button next to it.
Teleport & VPN
Yes, you get a Free VPN, and the Teleport feature will let you connect any device to the AmpliFi router. So if you want to access content that is only available in the home country, but not in your current location, you can access it using this feature. You can also use this if you do not want to connect to a public hotspot for security reasons.
When you own two AmpliFi Routers
Since I tested two AmplFi routers, I discovered there is an easy way to connect if you own two of them, and they are in different locations. Using this method, you can create a private VPN tunnel and connect a remote device to your home network.
The first thing to do is to enable the remote access feature for the routers. The option is available in the menu of the application.
Next, go to the connected devices list, and then swipe left, and select Teleport. On the next screen, you can choose the other router to which you can teleport. Devices that are using the teleport feature will have a red teleport icon next to them.
Giving Friends and Family access to AmliFi Router
It works like any other VPN app, but its very simple for the end-user.
- Open your AmpliFi App, then click on the three-line menu, and select Teleport Code.
- Configure duration, and number of devices that can connect using Teleport
- Toggle on the button, and it will instantly generate the code.
- Click on the Share Code button to send it to the end-user.
- Ask your friend to install the teleport app, and then enter the code.
- That’s it. The person will now be connected to your ApliFi Router using Teleport
- To change the code, toggle it off and back on.
To revoke the access without changing code, open the ApliFi app, and then switch to the router. You should list all devices connected using Teleport on the dashboard. Select it, and then choose to revoke access.
Drawbacks AmpliFi Instant Router
Amplifi builds routers that fit in different use cases. AmpliFi Instant has a use case, and the way I see it as it fits well where there are more Wi-Fi devices and less of Ethernet dependent devices.
Limited Ethernet Ports
It is especially suited for scenarios where the primary way to connect the devices is Wi-Fi or where you cannot lay down Ethernet wires as it will look ugly. For example, in my home, I have a desktop with no Wi-Fi adapter. I can place one of the mesh points and connect the computer with it using Ethernet. The location will also become one of the Wi-Fi zones.
Both the primary mesh router and the mesh point have a single Ethernet port.
No USB Port
Those who use a USB drive as a network storage drive will have no option here. You will have to get an Ethernet to USB adapter to connect.
No QoS
There is no way to prioritize devices based on their needs, i.e., Streaming, Gaming, or Normal.
No Web Interface:
There is no web interface to configure everything, but you can still type http://amplifi.lan/ and configure a few things. Honestly, the Mobile app is reliable, and you don’t miss the interface, but since some of you folks might look for it, so that’s about it.
Price and Verdict
AmpliFi Instant Router is priced at Rs 10,349. It is not one of the cheapest routers out in the market, but it offers excellent mesh point tech for places that have too many spots where Wi-Fi is weak or goes missing. As an example, the corners of my home (Kitchen and Master bedroom) had issues with the internet, especially with so many walls. Now, nobody complains about it.
On top of this, The number of features it offers and the ease of setup and use will win your heart. I love the profile feature which I use for my kid.
Lastly, the design! I would never feel odd about keeping it on my table. It looks beautiful and elegant.
Related Read: Top Wireless Routers to buy.
