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Summary of Contents for NEXTIVITY SHIELD MegaFi 2
- Page 1 SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide Rev Date: 4/21/2025...
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Page 2: Customer Responsibilities
Register your MegaFi 2 through the Nextivity Cloud Portal. See Section 5: Cloud Access via the Nextivity MegaPortal for more information. Other responsibilities are specified in your End User License Agreement as well as your agreements with AT&T, FirstNet, and other providers. -
Page 3: Frequently Asked Questions
When directed, update your password AND press Save. How do I get support if I have more questions? Contact the representative that sold you your MegaFi 2 or see our SHIELD MegaFi 2 product page. You can also email support at support@nextivityinc.com. SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
▪ Limitation of Liability In no event shall Nextivity, nor its directors, employees, agents, suppliers or End Users, be liable under contract, tort, strict liability, negligence or any other legal or equitable theory with respect to the Products or any other subject matter of this Agreement (i) for any lost profits, cost of... -
Page 5: Legal Disclaimer
To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20-inches during normal operation. Patents This product is covered by Nextivity, Inc., U.S. patents and patents pending. Please refer to www.nextivityinc.com for details. -
Page 6: Online Technical Support
2 wireless WAN router. This guide will also provide details on installation and some interoperability scenarios. NOTE: All images used in this document are used only for displaying examples of configurations and may not reflect the user’s current device. SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
2.2 Fixed Kit: Fixed or Office Installation ..................6 2.3 Mobile Kit: Vehicle or Mobile Installation ................9 3 | SHIELD MegaFi 2 LCD Display ..................... 14 3.1 MegaFi 2 LCD Display - Status and Information ..............14 3.2 MegaFi 2 LCD Display – Overview of Settings ..............16 4 | Log Into the MegaFi 2 - Mission Control .................. -
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction The SHIELD MegaFi 2 is an integrated High Power User Equipment (HPUE) device that functions as a 5G multi-port router and Wi-Fi hotspot, operating across all AT&T bands. It is the first device to combine 5G connectivity with HPUE performance—delivering up to six times the power of standard wireless devices. -
Page 9: Description
Ports WAN/LAN2 with PoE capability and LAN1 ▪ On the top of the device, there is an LCD Display. For more detailed information on the LCD Display, go to Section 3, SHIELD MegaFi 2 LCD Display. SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide... - Page 10 Underneath the device, you will find a label that shows the following device information: Model ▪ IMEI ▪ Serial Number ▪ MAC address ▪ Default IP address to access the Mission Control GUI ▪ Mission Control log-in username and default password ▪ SSID name and default password ▪ SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide...
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Page 11: What's Inside The Kit/Box
1 | Introduction What’s Inside the Kit/Box 1.3 What’s Inside the Kit/Box The SHIELD MegaFi 2 comes in two (2) different kits. The different kits with their respective list of parts are listed below. SHIELD MegaFi 2 Fixed Kit: High Power MegaFi 2 Router ▪... - Page 12 1 | Introduction What’s Inside the Kit/Box SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide...
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Page 13: Hardware Installation
Flip the tray around so that the tray is notched so the card can be inserted the correct way. Press the cover back into place. 2.2 Fixed Kit: Fixed or Office Installation Below are detailed steps for installing the Fixed MegaFi 2 kit. SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide... - Page 14 The MegaFi 2 device needs to be installed more than 20 inches away from any users, per FCC rules. Connect Power Plug the power cord into the labeled PWR port and plug the AC power adapter into a standard wall outlet. SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide...
- Page 15 Nextivity logo. Within a few minutes, an illuminated Internet icon on the display should indicate a successful connection to the Internet. Refer to Section 3, SHIELD MegaFi 2 LCD Display, for further details on the display information. SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide...
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Page 16: Mobile Kit: Vehicle Or Mobile Installation
Mobile Kit: Vehicle or Mobile Installation 2.3 Mobile Kit: Vehicle or Mobile Installation NOTE: Installing and activating a SHIELD MegaFi 2 router in your vehicle is straightforward for those familiar with installing other after -market antenna- connected systems. If you are planning a self-installation and are not a professional, it is recommended that you seek guidance from someone with hands-on experience with similar products. - Page 17 Route and appropriately terminate cables to the MegaFi 2 device as instructed in the section titled Connect Antenna Cables to MegaFi 2 (below). Install the SHIELD MegaFi 2 Unit Inside the Vehicle Place the unit on a suitable flat surface within the vehicle, leaving clearance for cable and power connections.
- Page 18 NOTE: It is also recommended to add stress relief to the end of the antenna cables right before connecting them to the SMA connectors on the MegaFi 2 device. This is accomplished by making a small loop of the cabling right before connecting the cable ends to the device. SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide...
- Page 19 Sleep Sense (not used in all applications). Recommended fuses: Ignition Sense (less than 1A), Positive (3A or more). Connect the DC power cable to the port labeled PWR on the side of the device. SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide...
- Page 20 The system may take a few minutes to fully boot up. When the unit is successfully connected, the Internet icon will illuminate on the display. Refer to Section 3, SHIELD MegaFi 2 LCD Display, for further details on the display information. SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide...
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Page 21: Shield Megafi 2 Lcd Display
SHIELD MegaFi 2 LCD Display After MegaFi 2 device powers ON, it will take the LCD display about 10 seconds to show the welcome screen. It will take the device about three to five minutes to fully boot up. The local management interface, Mission Control, MegaFi 2’s Graphical User Interface (GUI), and an... - Page 22 3 | SHIELD MegaFi 2 LCD Display MegaFi 2 LCD Display - Status and Information Device information displayed on page 2: QR code – Scan to connect to MegaFi 2 via WiFi ▪ Device information displayed on page 3: SSID names and passwords for both 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi...
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Page 23: Megafi 2 Lcd Display - Overview Of Settings
3 | SHIELD MegaFi 2 LCD Display MegaFi 2 LCD Display – Overview of Settings 3.2 MegaFi 2 LCD Display – Overview of Settings The LCD display screen will turn off after 600 seconds. The display screen can be turned on again by quickly pressing on the DISPLAY button located between the SIM card tray and the Ethernet ports. -
Page 24: Log Into The Megafi 2 - Mission Control
After logging off from MegaFi 2 for some time, the user will encounter these warnings again when attempting to reconnect. When this happens, proceed as instructed. Click on ‘Continue to 192.168.113.1 (unsafe)’ link to proceed. SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide... - Page 25 ‘admin’. Click ‘Login’ to proceed. When logging in for the first time, the EULA (End User License Agreement) will be displayed. Fill out the requested information and click ‘Accept’ to continue. SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide...
- Page 26 LCD display. For further information regarding MegaFi 2 monitoring and configuration settings in Mission Control, refer to online self-help support, FAQs, documentation, at https://nextivityinc.com/products/shield-megafi-2-hpue/ and scroll down to the About the Shield MegaFi 2 section. SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide...
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Page 27: Cloud Access Via The Nextivity Megaportal
Cloud Access via the Nextivity MegaPortal Once the MegaFi 2 has been set up, installed, and pre-configured to minimum requirements, it is time to register and connect the device to the Nextivity Cloud Portal, also known as MegaPortal. 5.1 Create Account and Sign In To enable cloud management, open your computer browser window and enter https://megaportal.nextivityinc.net. -
Page 28: Megafi 2 Specifications
6.3 Security 802.1x/Radius authentication with Wi-Fi and Ethernet Firewall Port forwarding and filtering WLAN Encryption WPA2/WPA3 Personal and Enterprise WLAN MAC Address filtering 6.4 Wi-Fi Band Support Dual Band 2.4/5 GHz 2×2 MIMO 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide... -
Page 29: Satellite Navigation (Gnss)
WAN/LAN2 port only Power Consumption Standby: 60 mW, (MCU only, 2.4W (router mode, no RF transmission), Nominal 19.8W, Absolute Max, 22.2W) Built-in protection against voltage transients including VDC engine cranking Ignition Sense with time delay shutdown SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide... -
Page 30: Network And Routing
Unrestricted Device Software Upgrades 6.10 Mechanical and Packaging Weight 2lb 9 oz 6.11 Antennas Fixed Paddle antennas in box including, HPUE, Cellular, GPS, & Wi-Fi Vehicle mount antenna in box, including HPUE, Cellular, GPS & Mobile Wi-Fi. SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide... -
Page 31: Dimensions
6 | MegaFi 2 Specifications Dimensions 6.12 Dimensions SHIELD MegaFi 2 User Guide...
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