NEXTIVITY SHIELD MegaFi Quick Start Manual

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High Power MegaFi Router
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AC power cord
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Ethernet cable
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Quick Start Guide for quick router configuration and connection
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If your Nextivity Partner has preinstalled the SIM, skip to the 'Connect Antennas to the Router' step.
2.
Remove the SIM card cover by pressing a thumbnail or flathead screwdriver in the gap between the
metal and plastic cover located on the left side of the unit as shown. You should now see the edge
of the silver SIM tray.
3.
Remove the SIM tray with the included SIM Ejector Tool tool by inserting the tool into the hole on the
SIM tray; the tray should pop partway out. Remove the SIM tray completely.
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Insert your activated SIM into the tray. Note that the tray is notched so the card can only be inserted
the correct way. Press the cover back into place.
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Attach each paddle antenna to its respective port as illustrated by holding the antenna straight
and twisting the base to thread onto the connector. Do not over-tighten. Connect the black paddle
antennas (PRI/DIV) to the PRI and DIV ports, connect the white B14 antenna to the B14 port,
connect the gray Wi-Fi antennas to the Wi-Fi 1 and Wi-Fi 2 ports and the GPS "puck" style antenna
to the GPS port. Please note, connecting antennas incorrectly may damage the antenna or the
MegaFi. Make sure GPS antenna is visible to the sky.
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Connect AC power cord to the port labeled PWR on the side of the device and plug into a wall outlet.
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After connecting the power, the LEDs will flash and the LED labeled PWR should remain
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green while the unit boots up. This process will take a few minutes. A successful
connection is indicated by a green INTERNET LED. If the router does not automatically
connect to the network, refer to the MegaFi documentation at
https://nextivityinc.com/products/megafi
SHIELD MegaFi Fixed Kit
Quick Start Guide

Included in the Box

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Paddle antennas – 2x PRI/DIV (black), 2x Wi-Fi (gray), 1x B14 (white)
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GPS antenna
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SIM Ejector Tool

Install the SIM

Connect Antennas to the Router

Corresponding antennas

Connect Power to the Router

or scan the QR code to the right.
SIM
Wi-Fi GPS PRI/DIV B14 PRI/DIV Wi-Fi