小米AIoT路由器 AX3600

[snowwolf13]

For those who configured AX3600 as AP and lost Mi Wifi app connectivity. It is because AX3600 has lost internet connectivity (unable to call home?).

If you have SSH access.
1. Make sure Mi Wifi has been configured with your AX3600 previously (before setting up as AP).
2. Configure the IP Address for AX3600 to be within the network. E.g. if your router is 192.168.1.1/24, assign 192.168.1.2 (any available IP address) to AX3600. Skip this step if it is already on the network.
3. Reboot and make sure you are able to ping AX3600 on the IP address assigned to AX3600.
4. SSH into AX3600 and add the gateway and DNS to the lan section of /etc/config/network.
5. Reboot and Mi Wifi should be able to access the router.

/etc/config/network

config interface 'lan'
option ifname 'eth2 eth3 eth4'
--- cut ---
option ipaddr '192.168.1.2'
option gateway '192.168.1.1'
list dns '192.168.1.1'

 

[miloaisdino]

eth1 is the WAN port on AX3600. For Singtel vlan 10. Those who have managed to open up SSH, try editing /etc/config/network and lower the mtu for WAN to 1496.

/etc/config/network

just wondering is mtu too large the confirmed cause? because to my knowledge singtel ont/onr are all set to allow jumbo frame up to at least 2000, even if additional vlan encapsulation/headers packets can pass without fragmentation. i have a router with vlan 1500 (untagged) behind a smart switch for vlan trunk to singtel (tag 10 etc) and no issues!

edit: yeah xiaomi ax3600 might not support jumbo frames causing the fragmentation issue described

 

[Catpuke]

I have these two extra routers for sale in case anyone interested! Both were opened to check the contents.

Xiaomi AX3600 Router
https://sg.carousell.com/p/xiaomi-ax3600-router-1037482528/

Xiaomi AX1800 Router
https://sg.carousell.com/p/xiaomi-router-ax1800-1037501324/

Dude. Qoo10 selling cheaper before vouchers leh.

 

[du0000]

Managed to setup mesh with 2 of these routers and working great.
This test was ran on the desktop which was connected to the node, not the router.

https://www.speedtest.net/result/10148959355.png

 

[newsera]

Thanks, I have lowered the price now I ended up buying at higher price from a local seller. AX1800 is sold now, waiting for someone to pick up AX3600

Dude. Qoo10 selling cheaper before vouchers leh.

 

[Hardware4455]

Been using the below router for like 3 years

https://www.mi.com/miwifihd?product_id=10000045

AC2600

Typical 4room HDB

Coverage has been good. Router is placed in the living room.

Living room - 500-600mbps
Bedroom - 200-300mbps
Kitchen - 50-100mbps
Toilet - 30-80mbps

Currently do not have much wifi 6 device. only iPhone is a wifi6 device now.

The question is worth to upgrade to this router? or wait until the existing up lorry first

 

[Catpuke]

Been using the below router for like 3 years

https://www.mi.com/miwifihd?product_id=10000045

AC2600

Typical 4room HDB

Coverage has been good. Router is placed in the living room.

Living room - 500-600mbps
Bedroom - 200-300mbps
Kitchen - 50-100mbps
Toilet - 30-80mbps

Currently do not have much wifi 6 device. only iPhone is a wifi6 device now.

The question is worth to upgrade to this router? or wait until the existing up lorry first

Why do you want to upgrade in the first place? Is there something you hope to improve after the upgrade?

 

[lao3hero]

Sorry noob qn bro. If I have asus AC88U, is any of the AX here a worthy upgrade? My router can't seem to have good range and penetration. And I've tried extenders and not so ideal still. Thanks!


PS. Or any bro can advise? Thanks too

Possible reasons:
1) Some AX routers are cheaper and very good compared to the good AC router. So if one has a not-so-good existing AC router and want to upgrade, it makes sense to upgrade to these routers, even if you do not have any WiFi 6 device as yet.
Example: Xiaomi AX3600, Huawei AX3 Pro, TP-Link AX10 (AX1500), TP-Link AX50 (AX3000), Asus RT-AX56U (AX1800) and AX58U (AX3000).
2) If one has some WiFi 6 devices (eg: Intel AX200 adapter is pretty cheap as an add-on, iPhone 11 series, latest Android flagship, etc ) , it makes sense to buy WiFi 6 routers in this case.
3) Some people just like to try new stuffs. WiFi router are one of the most important thing for home network, yet the price (even the high end ones) is a fraction of the latest iPhone or Android Flagship phones. So I can understand why people buy expensive WiFi 6 routers (eg: S$400 - S$800, Asus RT-AX88U, Asus Zen WiFi AX XT8 Mesh, etc).
On the other hand, it is also perfectly fine if you choose to delay the upgrade, if you have a good working AC router.
My existing routers (six year old Linksys WRT1900AC as the main router, TP-Link Deco M4 Mesh, Huawei WS5200 Quad Core version) are still working fine. So I just start to look at WiFi 6 routers myself since I do not have any WiFi 6 device yet. But my next router will be a WiFi 6 router (AX3000 grade or better, but not above S$250).

 

[Apex]

Sorry noob qn bro. If I have asus AC88U, is any of the AX here a worthy upgrade? My router can't seem to have good range and penetration. And I've tried extenders and not so ideal still. Thanks!


PS. Or any bro can advise? Thanks too

The ax version would be ax88u.

Your current router where you place it? Inside dB cupboard or open space

 

[lao3hero]

The ax version would be ax88u.

Your current router where you place it? Inside dB cupboard or open space

Inside dB cupboard but no choice leh bro. So should I get any of the AC1800 or AC3600 (sorry if they are diff category totally cuz I really bad at such things)? Thx bro

 

[xiaofan]

Inside dB cupboard but no choice leh bro. So should I get any of the AX1800 or AX3600 (sorry if they are diff category totally cuz I really bad at such things)? Thx bro

Fixed your typo.
No routers (no matter how powerful or how expensive) can perform well if placed inside the DB box since the power is limited by the relevant laws and regulations.

But yes you can buy AX3600 or AX1800 as an AP to complement your main AC88U.

AC88U as main router in the DB box.

DB box patch panel -- LAN port in living room -- Xiaomi AX3600 as AP.

 

[lao3hero]

Fixed your typo.
No routers (no matter how powerful or how expensive) can perform well if placed inside the DB box since the power is limited by the relevant laws and regulations.

But yes you can buy AX3600 or AX1800 as an AP to complement your main AC88U.

AC88U as main router in the DB box.

DB box patch panel -- LAN port in living room -- Xiaomi AX3600 as AP.

Thanks for your insightful (especially on the linkages) and super fast replies bro. Much appreciated! m(__)m

 

[xiaofan]

Thanks for your insightful (especially on the linkages) and super fast replies bro. Much appreciated! m(__)m

You are welcome.

Router in the DB box is a common problem in this forum.

Ref: very old thread in 2014
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...ng-ont-device-switch-then-router-4865751.html

Actually you may try this first without buying anything to see if your AC88U is good enough or not.

Connection type 1:
ONT -- Ethernet cable -- Patch panel -- living room Ethernet port -- RT-AC88U

But if you have stuff in the other rooms, then yes you have to put a router inside the DB box.

Connection type 2 example:
ONT -- Ethernet cable -- RT--AC88U as main routes

Patch panel -- living room Ethernet port -- AX3600 AP

Patch panel -- study room Ethernet port -- PC

Edit to add:
But if you have two Ethernet ports in the living room, then the following is possible.

Connection type 3 example:
ONT -- Ethernet Cable -- Patch panel -- living room Ethernet port 1 -- RT-AC88U as main router

RT-AC88U LAN port -- living room Ethernet port 2 -- patch panel -- Ethernet cable -- dumb switch

Switch ports -- Patch panel ports to other rooms

Study room Ethernet port -- PC

 

[lao3hero]

Thanks again bro. I'll try it tonight or tmr

You are welcome.

Router in the DB box is a common problem in this forum.

Ref: very old thread in 2014

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/i...r-4865751.html

Actually you may try this first without buying anything to see if your AC88U is good enough or not.

Connection type 1:
ONT -- Ethernet cable -- Patch panel -- living room Ethernet port -- RT-AC88U

But if you have stuff in the other rooms, then yes you have to put a router inside the DB box.

Connection type 2 example:
ONT -- Ethernet cable -- RT--AC88U as main routes

Patch panel -- living room Ethernet port -- AX3600 AP

Patch panel -- study room Ethernet port -- PC

 

[Hardware4455]

Why do you want to upgrade in the first place? Is there something you hope to improve after the upgrade?

To upgrade to Wifi 6?

 

[alvino]

To upgrade to Wifi 6?

then worth lo, you answer to your own question. so cheap and get what you want. if not go AX3 pro even cheaper

 

[DSmartLife]

Global Firmware (English) of the AX3600

Anyone has any idea on the Global Firmware (English) of the AX3600? Sorry if I have missed some posts regarding this before, but now the Router with Global Firmware is being sold in AliExpress, so the firmware might be out already.

 

[xiaofan]

Anyone has any idea on the Global Firmware (English) of the AX3600? Sorry if I have missed some posts regarding this before, but now the Router with Global Firmware is being sold in AliExpress, so the firmware might be out already.

No idea of the FW availability.

But indeed the website is up for the global version.
https://www.mi.com/global/mi-aiot-router-ax3600/

It is also not so sure if the China version is compatible with Global version FW or not. Hopefully it is compatible in the case of AX3600.

Price may be much higher though for the global version. S$221 for the global version from Geekbuying.
https://m.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaom...-AX3600-Black--426240.html?ref=w&Currency=SGD

 

[coldboy]

Local official Xiaomi store has also started selling it at $199. Not sure if it's running on Global or Chinese fw though.

Posted from PCWX using GM1910

 

[xiaofan]

Local official Xiaomi store has also started selling it at $199. Not sure if it's running on Global or Chinese fw though.

Posted from PCWX using GM1910

Nice. Most likely this will be the global version. But better confirm before buying.

It will be good to have VLAN support for SingTel ONT users.