Upgrade to next-level home networking with the AmpliFi Alien Router, 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.

Any EU products are supplied with the appropriate UK power method at no extra cost.

Tech Specs

Device Specifications — Overview
Dimensions	110 x 110 x 250 mm (4.3 x 4.3 x 9.8")
Weight	1.2 kg (2.7 lb)
Enclosure Material	Polycarbonate
Hardware
Processor	Quad-Core ARM® Cortex® A53s at 2.2 GHz
Memory	1 GB DDR3L
Management Interface	WiFi, Ethernet
Networking Interface	(1) GbE RJ45 WAN (4) GbE RJ45 LAN
Power Method	Universal AC input, 100-240V AC, 1A Max., 50/60 Hz
Max. Power Consumption	35W
ESD/EMP Protection	Air/contact: ± 24kV
Max. TX Power	US: 2.4 GHz - 23 dBm US: 5 GHz - 19 dBm (low band) / 20 dBm (high band) International: 2.4 GHz - 23 dBm* International: 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 US: 5 GHz - 4 x 4 (low band) / 8 x 8 (high band) International: 2.4 GHz - 4 x 4 International: 5 GHz - 8 x 8
Speeds	US: 2.4 GHz - 1150 Mbps US: 5 GHz - 1700 Mbps (low band) / 4800 Mbps (high band) International: 2.4 GHz - 1148 Mbps International: 5 GHz - 4800 Mbps
Antenna Gain	2.4 GHz - 3 dBi 5 GHz - 6 dBi
Antenna	Internal dual-band metal stamp with 12 polarity
Haptics	Yes
Display	4.7" diagonal, 274 x 1268, 279 ppi, G+F touch, full color
LED	Green ring
Button	Factory reset
Ambient Operating Temperature	-10 to 45° C (14 to 113° F)
Ambient Operating Humidity	5 to 95% noncondensing
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 AFI‑ALN‑R and what is it used for?
A: The AFI‑ALN‑R (AmpliFi Alien) is a high‑performance tri‑band Wi‑Fi 6 router designed to deliver fast wireless coverage and Gigabit wired connectivity — suitable for demanding home, small business or high‑density environments.

Q2: What are the hardware and network interface specifications of the Alien router?
A: It uses a quad‑core 2 GHz CPU, 1 GB RAM; offers one Gigabit WAN port plus four Gigabit LAN ports; and supports 2.4 GHz and dual 5 GHz radios with internal multi‑polarity antennas.

Q3: What wireless performance and antenna/MIMO configuration does the AFI‑ALN‑R provide?
A: It supports Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with up to 1148 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and up to 4800 Mbps on 5 GHz. MIMO configuration is 4×4 on 2.4 GHz and 8×8 on 5 GHz.

Q4: What power and build characteristics does the Alien router have?
A: The device is enclosed in a polycarbonate housing, weighs roughly 1.2 kg, and draws up to 35 W. It includes ESD/EMP protection and uses a universal AC power input.

Q5: What kind of user scenarios is AFI‑ALN‑R ideal for?
A: It’s well-suited for users needing high-speed wireless access and multiple wired connections — for example large homes, multi‑user households, small offices, or environments with many simultaneous devices.

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