This article could be called: "the cheapest router with support for IEEE 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5GHz) and USB port", or something like that. And this article will focus on the Xiaomi mini WiFi router. I specifically bought it to test it and tell you what kind of router it is and whether it is worth buying. If you are looking for a modern and inexpensive, I would even say cheap router, then be sure to read this article. I think it will be useful to you. And if you already have this router, then in the comments below, you can leave your own review about Xiaomi mini WiFi router. Your review will be useful to everyone who is just choosing a router. And as an option, he is considering a router from Xiaomi.
Many are immediately stopped by the moment that it is like a Chinese router. Yes, but now all routers are assembled in China. Well, yes, Xiaomi is a Chinese company. But you must admit, it's a good office. How many interesting, high-quality and inexpensive gadgets they produce. You can watch their products on the Internet. In addition, if we specifically consider Xiaomi mini WiFi router in this perspective, then even starting with the packaging and the router case itself, it looks better and more pleasant than many other routers from popular manufacturers that cost several times more. And this is a fact that many will agree with.
The only downside to being a Chinese router is that it will have a control panel in Chinese. And because of this, there may be some difficulties in the setup process. But we'll come back to this later.
Price and functionality
I can't say one hundred percent directly, but Xiaomi mini WiFi is the cheapest dual-band router with a USB port that you can buy in a regular store or order in a normal online store. That is, we are not considering buying an unnamed router in some Chinese online store, which will last a month, and it is not clear what we will get in the end. There Tenda has some kind of model that can compete. But, Tenda is also China, and it is a little more expensive.
This router currently costs about $ 27. And of course it is worth this money. Personally, I think that if you need a router with 5GHz Wi-Fi support and a USB port and you want to save some money, then Xiaomi mini WiFi is a great option. Well, if you are not afraid of the settings in Chinese. But there is also a solution.
The main problem is the settings in Chinese
This moment probably scares off many. Yes, the settings are really in Chinese. But, you can also set up a router in Chinese. For example, according to the instructions that I have already prepared for you: setting up a Xiaomi mini WiFi router.
Again, you can configure the Xiaomi mini WiFi router from a mobile device via the app. It is in English. I also wrote about this in the article at the link above.
Well, there remains an option with a third-party firmware for the router, such as Padavan, PandoraBox. Or original English firmware. I will try to write about this in the near future.
Review Xiaomi Mi WiFi Router Mini
The Xiaomi mini WiFi case itself is a separate topic. The router is, of course, unusual, these antennas that unfold, and the shape itself looks very interesting and stylish. Almost the entire router is made of white matte plastic. And only on the sides, near the antennas, there are metal inserts.
On the front panel, you can see only a small indicator of the router's operation and the company logo.
All ports are located on the rear panel. There we have one WAN port, two LANs, and one USB. There are indicators near WAN and LAN. Well, the power connector. There are no buttons at all, only a Reset button recessed into the case to reset the settings on Xiaomi mini WiFi.
This is how the antennas fold.
There are two rubber feet on the underside and cooling holes. The case is very compact there, and is completely closed on the sides and top.
The only drawback in the case is that there is no way to hang the router on the wall.
I would also like to highlight the power supply separately. It looks good. In the kit I had an adapter for our sockets. I just don't understand why the power adapter is black. It would be better if he was also white. Well, the lack of a network cable in the kit was a little upset. Could put.
Opinions from the Xiaomi mini WiFi router
There are a lot of reviews about Xiaomi Mi WiFi Router Mini on the Internet. You can read it on various websites, forums and online stores. Basically, all owners only praise this router. They write that it is much better than more expensive models from popular manufacturers. Good Wi-Fi signal and no particular Wi-Fi speed issues.
Personally, I really liked Xiaomi mini. Especially when you consider its price. Well, yes, in Chinese setting. But we configured the router once and forgot. And if you really want to, you can flash it with a third-party firmware. After that, there will be not only Russian in the settings, but also several other chips.
It is truly the cheapest dual band USB router in a stylish, stylish and beautiful package. The closest competitors from popular manufacturers are TP-LINK Archer C20i, Archer C20, Asus RT-AC51U. But they, of course, will be 30-40 percent more expensive. Even the more powerful Xiaomi WiFi MiRouter 3 White will be cheaper. See for yourself here, but Xiaomi Mi WiFi Router Mini is a great option for a dual-band home router. I didn’t find anything wrong with this router.
If you already use this router, then be sure to leave your review about Xiaomi mini WiFi router. I will be grateful. Good luck!
