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SHIELD MegaFi 2

High Power 5G Mobile Router for AT&T and FirstNet® Networks

Regions: U.S. Only
Carrier: AT&T / FirstNet
Bands: All AT&T Bands
Kits: MegaFi 2 Mobile, MegaFi 2 Fixed

SHIELD MegaFi 2 is the first High Power User Equipment (HPUE) Mobile Router with 5G capabilities. Supporting all AT&T 5G bands today and ready for 5G Band 14 as the FirstNet network evolves, MegaFi 2 features Nextivity IntelliRange™ technology to deliver reliable broadband connection for first responders and enterprises.

Highest Power Modems Available with 5G

6x the Power for the Most Challenging Environments

  • Rural areas
  • Valleys, woodlands, mountains, and other areas with traditionally weak signals
  • Offshore
  • Dense urban areas (building shadows)

Band Flexibility with 5G Support
As a 5G-enabled mobile router, MegaFi 2 supports 5G on all AT&T bands and is 5G-ready to support Band 14 as AT&T rolls out 5G on FirstNet. If 5G isn’t available in your area, MegaFi supports LTE/4G bands to keep you connected.

Keep Your Entire Team Connected
MegaFi 2 can support up to 128 users at one time, making sure every person on your team and every device has the connectivity they depend on. 

SHIELD MegaFi 2 for First Responders

  • Law Enforcement
    • Receive Calls
    • On-Scene Communications
  • Firefighters
    • Receive Calls
    • Wildfires
  • Rural EMS / Emergency Transport
  • Offshore Patrol
  • Call Centers (PSAPs, 9-1-1)

Applications for Essential Workers

  • Medical Staff
    • Hospital and Clinic Staff
  • Disaster Response
    • Telemedicine
    • Insurance
    • NGOs
    • Governmental Agencies
  • Critical Infrastructure Assessment and Repair
    • Water
    • Electric
    • Oil & Gas
  • Mail / Package / Supplies Delivery Drivers

Applications for Enterprises

HPUE connectivity provides enterprises with the most reliable backup connection possible. Any enterprise with critical communication needs, especially in locations with traditionally weak signals, will benefit from SHIELD MegaFi 2. Use cases include support for:

  • Transactions
  • Equipment and/or process monitoring
  • Data transfer
  • Security – access control and surveillance

No-Cost Cloud-Based Device Management

MegaPortal is free software that enables users to remotely and track all their SHIELD MegaFi devices. This is helpful for those managing multiple HPUE-equipped vehicles or facilities. The portal address is mega.nextivityinc.com.

On the device, Mission Control software provides a GUI for device management and situational awareness. It features:

  • An easy-to use, menu driven system
  • Access to all key modem parameters:
    • Band Information
    • TX Power
    • RX Parameters

With Mission Control, you can update Custom APN, advanced firewall rules, MTU size, and other modem and router parameters.

About the SHIELD MegaFi 2

SHIELD MegaFi 2

The First 5G HPUE Mobile Router for Critical Communications

SHIELD MegaFi 2 is an integrated high power 5G HPUE multi-port router and Wi-Fi hotspot device that operates on all AT&T bands. It is the first device that combines 5G support with HPUE performance – 6x the power of regular devices. With this power, MegaFi 2 provides FirstNet users and enterprises with reliable broadband connectivity, even in the most challenging environments. MegaFi 2 extends the range of user devices into remote areas and deep inside structures where standard signals won’t reach. The device features a graphical display for monitoring performance and system status.

This HPUE solution incorporates Nextivity IntelliRange™ technology.

Features and benefits include:
  • FirstNet Trusted™ device
  • Support for 5G SA and NSA, and LTE Cat 20
  • Power Class 1 device on LTE Band 14, Power Class 3 on all other AT&T Bands
  • Upgradeable to support Power Class 1 on n14 as network evolves
  • Best in range, coverage, penetration, and capacity to provide maximum connection availability
  • Cellular data rates up to 4.9 Gbps DL/0.55 Gbps UL (NSA) and 4.1 Gbps DL / 0.90 Gbps UL (SA)
  • GPS and location services
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Intuitive graphical user interface for status indicators
  • Dual-SIM through future software update

Specs

Hardware Specifications
Cellular 
HPUE SupportPC1 operation on B14 (support for PC1 on n14 as network evolves)
5G Band Supportn1, n2, n5, n7, n25, n28, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77 (support for n14 as network evolves)
LTE Band SupportB2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B25, B29, B30, B46, B48, B66, B71
Peak D/LUp to 4.9 Gbps (NSA), 4.1 Gbps (SA)
Peak U/LUp to 0.55 Gbps (NSA), 0.90 Gbps (SA)
ApprovalsFCC, PTCRB
CarrierAT&T, FirstNet
ComplianceRoHS
Host Interfaces 
5 Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet Ports1 WAN & 1 LAN
SIM Slot4FF NanoSIM +e-SIM
6x SMA Antenna Connectors1x Band 14 HPUE, 4x cellular , 1x GNSS
3 x RP-SMA Antenna ConnectorsDual Band 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 
Band SupportDual Band 2.4/5 GHz 3×3 MIMO 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax
Maximum Connected Users (Recommended)128 clients
Security ProtocolsWPA2 (PSK, EAP), WPA3 (EAP, SEA)
Dimensions

Downloads

Mission Control Software Notes

As part of our ongoing commitment to serve our customers, please see the below information about the software contained on your Nextivity SHIELD MegaRange device, including the AW12 and MegaFi.

If you have any questions, please email our support team at [email protected]m. If you have any questions about the security on your device, please contact [email protected].

Outbound and Inbound Connections From and To Your Device
The following outbound and inbound connections are made from and/or to the device:

Outbound Connections From Your Device:

HTTPS to cloud

(TCP, port 443)

For modem data

DNS queries to Google

(UDP, port 53)

For domain resolution

NTP queries to https://ntp.org/

(UDP, port 23)

For network time for clock)

GPS information, in NMEA/TAIP formats, is available to be transmitted outbound, but requires enablement and requires configuring both the port and protocol. GPS outbound transmissions are OFF by default.

Inbound Connections To Your Device:

DHCP

(UDP port 67)

DNS

(UDP port 53)

HTTP

(TCP port 80, redirect to HTTPS)

HTTPS

(TCP port 53)

SSH is also available as an inbound connection. SSH inbound traffic is rejected (and is OFF) by default and must be enabled prior to use.

Security Patches Commitment
As part of our ongoing commitment to security, Nextivity will continue to provide security updates for the model of the device for a period of 1 year after the last date that model is sold.

Software General Support Information
Nextivity has a long standing policy of not charging for software used in its hardware. Therefore, there are currently no license fees or other fees required to use of the Mission Control software for your SHIELD MegaFi and AW12 devices. Should that change, Nextivity will provide 90-days notice of any change in its current pricing structure.

Also, Nextivity, should it be necessary to do so, will provide an end-of-life notice for the AW12 and MegaFi products 45 days prior to the date at which those products will no longer be sold. We will notify you based on the latest email registered with us based on your acceptance of the End User License Agreement when you logged into your device. Please note that software patches and security support will be available for only one year after the date the model was last sold by Nextivity.

Installation Support

For additional installation support contact Nextivity Support:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (858) 485-9442 OPTION 1

Get More Power!

Upgrade your connectivity for critical communications with the highest-power routers on the market. Equip your team and critical operations with a reliable signal in more places than ever before.

Read more about Nextivity HPUE technology here.

Nextivity SHIELD HPUE products are available for purchase by FirstNet users through authorized sellers.

FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks and service marks of the First Responder Network Authority. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Nextivity SHIELD MegaFi routers are considered a Power Class 1 (PC1) device and are authorized for UP TO 1.25W, compared to traditional devices that are Power Class 3 that can reach up to 0.2W. Wattage may vary based on network variables and Band 14 availability. As of 2/15/2024, MegaFi is currently the only router in the United States classified as PC1.