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Xiaomi AX9000 Wi-Fi 6 Tri-Band Wireless Router $259 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ PCByte

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Xiaomi AX9000 Wi-Fi 6 Tri-Band Wireless Router $259 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ PCByte
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Lmandelbrot on 25/02/2023 - 11:41 pcbyte.com.au (3221 clicks)
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Cheaper price ever. Absolute beast of a router. Product title says dual band, but it is actually tri band (2.4GHz, 5GHz-1 and 5GHz-2).

Details:
12 independent signal amplifiers
4K QAM + 160 MHz Wi-Fi 6
2.5Gbps Ethernet port
Processor: Qualcomm® IPQ8072 quad-core A53 2.2GHz CPU
Network Processing unit: Dual core 1.7GHz NPU
Memory: 1GB
2.4G Wi-Fi: 4×4 (supports up to IEEE 802.11ax protocol, the theoretical maximum rate is 1148Mbps)
5GHz-1 Wi-Fi: 4×4 (supports up to IEEE 802.11ax protocol, the theoretical maximum rate is 4804Mbps)
5GHz-2 Wi-Fi: 4×4 (supports up to IEEE 802.11ax protocol, theoretical maximum rate is 2402Mbps)
Antennas: External high gain antenna + internal AIoT antenna
Heat Dissipation: Active cooling
Total Ports:
~1G/2.5Gbps adaptive WAN/LAN port (Auto MDI/MDIX) ×1
~1Gbps adaptive WAN/LAN port (Auto MDI/MDIX) ×1
~1Gbps adaptive LAN ports (Auto MDI/MDIX)" ×3
USB 3.0 Port: ×1
Mesh Networking Button: ×1

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      • ShrewdBargin on 25/02/2023 - 14:47
        +1

        Sure but not when I install my own firmware lol.

        • mandelbrot on 25/02/2023 - 16:54
          +1

          You can install openwrt on this router

          • ShrewdBargin on 25/02/2023 - 17:42
            +4

            @mandelbrot: Source on the install guide? All current guides I could find mention using UART and the devices page states the below and multiple devs in the project have stated the base firmware is “very shady”. As I see it the device is not consumer ready for OpenWrt, just for tinkering

            “ At this time, there is only an experimental fork with good partial support for this device, by Robimarko, as 07/11/2022:

            • Working:

              4x 1G ports
              1x 2.5G port
              USB 3.0 port
              QCA9889 IoT radio
              Built-in IPQ8074 radios (2.4G and high 5GHz band)
              LED-s
              Buttons

            • Not working:

              QCN9024 low 5 GHz band radio (a workaround is proposed below)
              PWM LED effects
              Fan controller (Lacking driver)
              Due to a new single system partition, the International Model has lost the support to be flashed without UART and TFTPBoot method: https://forum.openwrt.org/t/openwrt-support-for-xiaomi-ax9000/98908/1123”

            • abadacus on 26/02/2023 - 07:44
              +1

              @ShrewdBargin: Thanks for the info. Might hold off purchasing until a stable release is launched (and price drop)

    • Freestyle on 26/02/2023 - 03:04
      -1

      you arent as important as you think

  • Svky on 25/02/2023 - 14:18

    How much improvement is this router from xiaomi ax3600?
    I have two of ax3600 on mesh (wifi) but lately my devices are getting msg "connected without internet". My pc which is directly connected to the main router always connected.

    Thinking maybe one of them is dying and replaced it with this router

  • PlaunsJanus on 25/02/2023 - 14:19
    +2

    ACTIVE COOLING. I wouldn’t trust a non-asus router without this. With heat dissipation taken care of, this is a beast of a router

    You can have all the specs and speeds but when things get hot all shit hits the fan..

    • mandelbrot on 25/02/2023 - 14:33
      +2

      It's an absolute beast! Probably why it's huge and weighs 2kgs

    • AussieGargain on 25/02/2023 - 15:10

      Is this a random idea from your mind, or is this from your experience?

      • PlaunsJanus on 25/02/2023 - 16:00
        +4

        I have not had experience with this particular router. In my experience, everything eventually succumbs to heat and fails to reach the specifications./throughput.
        Heat will cause either permanent damage and temporary failures.

        For example; running a phone on a 5g with a wifi 6 hotspot… I’d have at least; shade, 300mm clearance from anything, no case and a fan clearing the stagnant heat produced.

        I’m pedantic about heat in an electrical circuit and absolutely steadfast about keeping electronics from damage due to heat soak. Either control and monitor the temperature or expect any equipment to run at a reduced capacity, eventually you will need to replace the equipment.

        Its fun to test things but I wouldn’t expect the equipment to perform at its rating. Everything from an RC motor, controllers, Lithium batteries, bearings, chains, lubricants, metals. Temperature changes everything and you can consider it during planning or deal with it during use

        Edit*
        This is kinda what ends up happening

        https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupportmacgyver/comments/eolu1m…

        • abadacus on 26/02/2023 - 07:55
          +1

          I access the internet though an android phone usb tethered to my WiFi router 24/7. Have recently installed a root app through magisk called ACC which allows for setting the maximum charge limit, charging to/from %, charging current and temperature parameters which allow/do not allow charging.

          Highly recommended for anyone that does the same, or wishes to prolong the device health of any that are used constantly.

          • PlaunsJanus on 26/02/2023 - 17:26
            +1

            @abadacus: Hey that's awesome! I never thought smart about the problem. Many thanks Capt'n

  • d3ft on 25/02/2023 - 14:42
    +1

    I have a Netgear XR1000 I've never really liked
    - mostly due to the DumaOS UI which is clunky AF - will this do anything it can't?

    • mathew42 on 25/02/2023 - 14:54
      +1

      Install the AX9000 OpenWrt Firmware for a better UI.

    • Homr on 25/02/2023 - 14:59
      +1

      yeh I also have the XR1000 and the GUI is crap AF.

      I only bought it when it was on special $299 when it claimed to be $599 RRP

    • mandelbrot on 25/02/2023 - 14:59

      The AX9000 will have a lot better wifi - more bands, more channels, more antennas for further and stronger coverage.
      Probably the only thing it doesn't have is functionality as a VPN server.

      "VPN - the router can connect to VPN services using the PPTP and L2TP protocols, but it cannot function as a VPN server"

      • c64 on 25/02/2023 - 15:07
        +2

        you should be able to that with openwrt, but only do that it you like tinkering with routers

        • mandelbrot on 25/02/2023 - 15:42
          +2

          What's the likelihood of bricking the device loading openwrt if you've never done it before?

  • Ebsforabargain on 25/02/2023 - 14:42
    +1

    Thanks Op! Great price just got one! :)

  • aveeno bb on 25/02/2023 - 14:49
    +1

    Thanks Op, was eyeing for one of these for a while!

  • Homr on 25/02/2023 - 14:56
    +1

    How does this compare to NETGEAR® Nighthawk® XR1000 WiFi 6?

    • mandelbrot on 25/02/2023 - 15:09
      +1

      I'd say this has similar or better specs to the higher model Nighthawk AX6000 (RAX120)

  • c64 on 25/02/2023 - 15:01

    thanks! openwrt compatible. i'll be upgrading from a redmi ax6s (ax3200) running openwrt (which is also good), but the ax9000 has more flash & ram and a usb port

  • BlueDracarys on 25/02/2023 - 15:01
    +1

    Dumb question, but will older Wifi5 devices (iPhone XS) be able to connect to this?

    • mandelbrot on 25/02/2023 - 15:10
      +2

      Yes. All wifi 6 routers are backward compatible (for wifi 5 and wifi 4 devices).

    • voldemort on 25/02/2023 - 15:20
      -2

      From ChatGPT:
      Not a dumb question at all! Yes, older WiFi 5 devices such as an iPhone XS will be able to connect to a WiFi 6 router. WiFi 6 is backward compatible with previous WiFi standards, which means that devices that support older WiFi standards can still connect to a WiFi 6 router.

      However, when an older device like the iPhone XS connects to a WiFi 6 router, it will not be able to take advantage of the newer WiFi 6 features such as faster speeds and improved performance in high-density environments. It will still operate at its maximum potential on the older WiFi 5 standard.

      • Grish on 25/02/2023 - 15:33
        -1

        ChatGPT was wrong about one thing

        • idonotknowwhy on 25/02/2023 - 17:20
          -1

          ChatGPT was wrong about one thing

          ChatGPT told me that if I setup a circuit with a light switch on the moon connected to a light bulb 1 light years away, that (assuming no resistance in the wire), the light would power on the instant I flip the switch, but it would take 4 years for me to see the light from the moon because light travels slower than electricity ;)

          • grang on 27/02/2023 - 01:58
            -1

            @idonotknowwhy: actually
            that is also not true apparently

            check out Berger's cool video he did on YouTube

            • idonotknowwhy on 27/02/2023 - 12:40

              @grang: That's my point, ChatGPT was wrong. It corrected it's self later when I asked if it was sure.

  • messmorph on 25/02/2023 - 15:33

    There is the xiaomi 10000 that is out now.

    I assume the 10000 won't be in English Other then using chromes translate webpage feature is there any issues with using the 10000 with it's Chinese firmware. Then I can get this ax9000 and mesh them. Thanks

    • mandelbrot on 25/02/2023 - 15:40

      People have used the AX9000 Chinese version with chrome translate, so there should be no issues doing the same with the 10000.

      Keep in mind, the 10000 is about $650AUD delivered from Ali Express atm.

  • PinzVidz on 25/02/2023 - 15:59
    +1

    Great router, great find, OP.

  • s3n on 25/02/2023 - 16:17

    Great chipset Qualcomm is better than Broadcom

    Crazy specs for the money plus supports OpenWRT

  • Fappo on 25/02/2023 - 17:10

    Is the price really worth having a potential CCP backdoor into your home network though?

    • voldemort on 25/02/2023 - 17:23
      +1

      Unless you’re a secret spy - noone cares about your daily browsing of OzBargains and cat videos..

      • Fappo on 25/02/2023 - 17:27
        +2

        Totally. Who cares if hostile foreign government agencies have access to our data and computers? I've got nothing to hide 🙄

        • pragmaticguy on 27/02/2023 - 10:23

          Chinese gov are like doctors, they have seen it all and have no interest in small, irrelevant fish. One day they may use this info to train an AI to be you. Which would be cool, let’s face it

      • djsweet on 25/02/2023 - 18:53

        And how do you know fapper isn’t a super secret spy?

        • Fappo on 25/02/2023 - 19:24

          Hush now, djsweet, or Winnie the Pooh may disappear you during the night.

  • diffusal on 25/02/2023 - 18:52
    +4

    I am running the CN version of this router with Openwrt at the moment, the fan drivers have issues and don't actually work on Openwrt. (until they figure it out, but they've been trying since 2021, issues relating Qualcomm/Xiaomi not releasing drivers properly or something).

    Just beware if you try to run Openwrt on the international version, there's been multiple cases now where there's just something slightly off in terms of the partition size allocations that Openwrt seems to fail to install. Some users have reportedly fixed it by "unpacking" the install into a different partition but it sounded a bit technical.

    FYI I've never used the original xiaomi firmware so can't comment on how good/bad the firmware is.

    Also Openwrt has enabled all radios on the device for use so you get effectively 4 radios to parition and muck around with IOT/Guest wlan etc etc.

    Openwrt snapshots went live i think early Jan and it's been really stable for me so all good! I was running QCA compiled "openwrt" firmware since early last year, everything's been stable for my use cases.

    • dunnoz on 25/02/2023 - 19:32

      have you tried wireguard/openvpn on openwrt? does it even function?

      • diffusal on 25/02/2023 - 19:58
        +1

        Yes I'm running wireguard. Not experienced with advanced use cases though, only using it to connect to home network

        • dunnoz on 25/02/2023 - 20:10

          that's my plan also. thanks.

    • pragmaticguy on 27/02/2023 - 10:25

      Why not use the CN firmware , why did you choose to migrate to Openwrt?

      • id on 27/02/2023 - 10:40
        +1

        advance features in openwrt not found in the basic featureset of xiaomi rt. however the openwrt version on this rt is half baked.

  • alohame on 25/02/2023 - 21:19
    -1

    what's the difference between this and a broadband company stock modem, can someone tell me? I mean your internet speed is only as fast as your plan is.

    • mandelbrot on 25/02/2023 - 21:44

      If you're on a slow plan (e.g. 50/20) and all you do is a bit of surfing, Netflix and no gaming….. Then yeah, this probably ain't for you.

  • BradeDoe on 25/02/2023 - 21:23

    Currently have an Tp Link Archer C3150 that is running well with no issues. Can someone give me a valid reason to upgrade to this over the Archer? (https://www.umart.com.au/product/tp-link-archer-c3150-wirele…)

    • mandelbrot on 25/02/2023 - 23:18
      +1

      If it ain't broke, don't fix it

  • StarV on 25/02/2023 - 21:25

    Can this one be used on TPG that requires vlan tagging?

  • DoctorCalculon on 26/02/2023 - 00:02

    With my ASUS AX6000 RT-AX88U (running the latest version of Merlin), I have hit a limitation where it only shows the first 64 MAC addresses.

    OP, do you know if similar limitations exist with this Xiaomi AX9000 router?

    • mandelbrot on 26/02/2023 - 00:36
      +1

      Yes, the Xiaomi AX9000 can only handle up to 248 devices.

      • terrys on 26/02/2023 - 11:00

        LOL. Still, once all the lightbulb, watches, TV,s amps air-con, fridge and the air-fryer have joined in the coffee machine and smart kettle might find things a bit cramped…

      • DoctorCalculon on 26/02/2023 - 11:26

        Thank you for your reply.

        248 is more than enough.

        The question is will you be able to see all of the active MAC addresses via the device management UI?

        For the ASUS routers using the latest Merlin firmware, you can still have more than 64 devices connect to the router (via the different interfaces). But it will only displays 64 MAC addresses within the GUI. Hopefully, I won't have this issue with this Xiaomi AX9000 model.

  • grang on 26/02/2023 - 00:52

    Some advice if possible.
    Been holding out for a $550 or less ASUS ROG AX11000 but this looks tempting.
    I have an R7000 netgear nighthawk that runs the ASUS firmware (ported) and rock solid. Been running for years.

    But this looks like a worthy deal for the next few years, and maybe a wait for wifi 7 as interim buy.

    But with 3 boys, I dunno how many wifi devices for a geek and a Synology NAS, 3x wired gaming PCs, it seems to hit a bottle neck every now and then. Range is ok for our open plan house and large WA block, except at the pool where I had to move the wireless camera closer.

    I have terrivle FTTN, so 40/5 is the best connection I get and speedtest is 28 to 38 down.

    I am hoping that WIFI 6 will help a lot. I need at least 4 LAN + 1 WAN to the fttn modem.

    Is it worth getting this modem instead? given how much we use this, it is less a question of whether I buy a better thing for more. Just don't want to waste. Also don't want to struggle.

    Thx!

    • mandelbrot on 26/02/2023 - 02:16

      R7000 is a dual band AC1900. This router would be a significant improvement over what you currently have.
      How big is the area that you want to provide wifi coverage for (house and backyard)? You might be better off going a mesh network if one router cannot provide all the coverage. FYI I have bought 2 of these AX9000 to combine into a mesh network for my house.
      Do you have ethernet cable run through the house for wired connection? Gaming is always much better on wired ethernet.

      • grang on 26/02/2023 - 12:07

        yeah, I have backhaul ethernet cat 6 if I did a mesh, but didn't see the option to do a wired backhaul mesh.

        especially the Synology NAS can be bottlenecked at times, even though it is wired to the 3 gaming PCs (copy test)

        RANGE. is fine, iay need a circle 2m+3m more outside … so even maybe moving my main router 1m could achieve that. so probably can avoid mesh

      • grang on 26/02/2023 - 12:09

        PS.. and should I just keep looking for the Asus ax 11000

        • mandelbrot on 26/02/2023 - 12:13
          +1

          I couldn't see the wired backhaul option either in reviews online. I had to ask a few users on here who already have the device, and they have confirmed that you can put it in wired backhaul.

          The Asus ax11000 is a great router, and it's also 2.5 times the price.

  • Lionheart on 26/02/2023 - 01:41

    Sorry, noob question here: I have HFC NBN, is this compatible? I currently have the little black NBN box to connects to my router via lan cable, same same with this router? Which port does my nbn black box plug into on this router?

    • dunnoz on 26/02/2023 - 01:53

      This router just replaces your current router.

      Plug the lan cable on your current router into the WAN port on the this router.

      • Lionheart on 26/02/2023 - 01:54

        Thanks! WAN port is the blue one on this current router I guess?

        • terrys on 26/02/2023 - 11:06

          That's the 2.5Gb port - you can use the other 1Gb WAN port if the higher speed one is faster than your broadband, and use the blue port for higher speed connections between devices such as newer 2.5Gb optioned laptops and [especially] file servers on your home network using a 2.5Gb switch.

  • Napisque on 26/02/2023 - 06:15

    My current ISP supplied router located in ground floor doesn’t have proper signal in the first floor of my rented townhouse. There’s no provision for a wired backhaul.

    Will this router have strong signal to support devices in the first floor?

    • mandelbrot on 26/02/2023 - 09:21

      What technology are you on (FTTN, FTTP?, Etc)? is your current ISP router a modem as well? How big is your 2 level townhouse?

      If you're only looking for a single device, then this router will be your best cost effective option. The range and signal strength in this router would be heaps better than your current device. 2 in wireless mesh mode would be preferably better.

      Note: if you're current device acts as a modem, then you'll keep that in place and turn off the wifi. Connect this router to your modem and this provides the wifi and routing functionality.

      • Napisque on 26/02/2023 - 10:42

        HFC. The current device is ISP supplied router connected to NBN modem.

        • mandelbrot on 26/02/2023 - 12:09

          So the nbn modem will remain, and this router will completely replace your ISP issued router

  • kodoq on 26/02/2023 - 10:10

    I believe this is the global version right? would I be able to install the cn firmware for better performance? Cheers

    • mandelbrot on 26/02/2023 - 12:09

      I'm not sure what version this one. But yes, you should be able to install the Chinese firmware. That's what I'm gonna do. Use chrome browser to translate

      • kodoq on 26/02/2023 - 12:48

        Cheers mate

  • lesher on 26/02/2023 - 12:26

    Looking at some of the concerns regarding the fan and cooling, this router seems a bit concerning even if I'm willing to turn blind eye on the fact that this is Chinese made by Chinese company so god knows how good the quality is over few years ahead

  • abhi633 on 26/02/2023 - 13:27

    I have FTTN and a crappy router provided by the ISP, thinking of buying this, is the config pretty straight forward or anyone had to jump through hoops to get this router working with FTTN network?

    Any help will be appreciated

  • pragmaticguy on 26/02/2023 - 14:38
    +2

    pulled the trigger to upgrade from a 10y old asus ac68u which has been causing lots of disconnects. wish me luck. I will report back.

  • Lancerx on 26/02/2023 - 16:16

    Would you rate this over Asus RT-AX86U?

  • nofearzzz on 26/02/2023 - 16:56

    Just to clarify my brain fart.. This is a router that just transmits the wifi only? Not a modem that processes nbn (fttn or fttp) as well yeah?

    • mandelbrot on 26/02/2023 - 17:01

      Yes this is just a router for wifi and wired routing. You may need a separate modem if your nbn connection requires it (FTTP hardware includes the modem, so this plugs straight into it).

  • DoctorCalculon on 26/02/2023 - 20:06

    QUESTION: Is this the Global / International / English version with the WiFi radio powers dialed down?

    Also, is there a way to hack the firmware to dial the WiFi radio signals all the way up after flashing the Chinese firmware? I think there was a way to do this with the AX3600. I have lost my bookmark.

    • mandelbrot on 26/02/2023 - 20:42

      Not sure what version this one is from PCByte. If it's the global version, I'll be flashing the Chinese firmware to maximise wifi signal.

      Doesn't the Chinese firmware have the wifi signals dialed to max?

      • DoctorCalculon on 26/02/2023 - 21:52

        Doesn't the Chinese firmware have the wifi signals dialed to max?

        Yep. That was my experience with the AX3600.

        The AX3600 Global Wi-Fi power was just piss poor, dialed down for compliance with Euro standards. There was a way to flash it back to the Chinese firmware, but also have the language changed to English, and have it work with the Mi Home app (without it complaining about your location).

        Also, is there a way to hack the firmware to dial the WiFi radio signals all the way up after flashing the Chinese firmware?

        My question above could have been worded better. I was asking if you happen to receive an AX9000 unit with the Chinese firmware from PCByte, and decide to flash it to the English / Global firmware, is there a way to dial up the Wi-Fi powers, say via ssh commands?

  • TrippleDman on 27/02/2023 - 12:26

    says 299 now not 259? or is there coupon code ?

    • mandelbrot on 27/02/2023 - 12:46

      Looks like deal expired

    • c64 on 27/02/2023 - 15:03

      259 for me

  • mandelbrot on 27/02/2023 - 15:08

    Has anyone ordered via pickup and can confirm what version this is (global or chinese)?

    • DoctorCalculon on 27/02/2023 - 15:24

      Haha! I am waiting for this answer before I pull the trigger.

    • c64 on 27/02/2023 - 15:26

      why would it be chinese? i'm more worried about the power adapter pins

      • DoctorCalculon on 27/02/2023 - 15:32

        i'm more worried about the power adapter pins

        If it is the Global / English version the power adapter pins will most likely be AS/NZS3112 compliant.

      • mandelbrot on 27/02/2023 - 15:42

        I would prefer the chinese version tbh, with it's fully powered wifi.
        But you are correct, most likely global version (in fact, the product code is DVB4304GL… which I'm betting GL means GLOBAL)

    • pragmaticguy on 27/02/2023 - 18:18

      if its global cant you just put the CN firmware in it and get the full wi-fi power?

  • hawamahal on 28/02/2023 - 07:14

    Have they shipped for anyone yet ?

    • Lionheart on 28/02/2023 - 10:25

      not for me

    • Tyler Kwok on 28/02/2023 - 10:48

      neither have mine

  • mandelbrot on 28/02/2023 - 11:56

    Fyi. I emailed Xiaomi Australia and got a response back about the AX9000 version sold in Australia. Anyone knows what this means?

    "Good day! It should be the Global version. It can operate within the ≤23dBm limit in Australia. Please note VLAN tagging may not be available during the present time.

    WiFi
    2412MHz~2472MHz (≤20dBm)
    5150MHz~5350MHz (≤23dBm)
    5470MHz~5725MHz (≤30dBm)
    5725-5850MHz （≤14dBm)"

    • pragmaticguy on 28/02/2023 - 12:04

      It means it is capable of and probably does. The real question is can you install the cn firmware to boost its signal ?

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