Xiaomi Mi Smart Router (also known as R3P) is not a novelty and already has a stable place on the market. It is available in a cheaper version Pro also in version HDwhich also has terabyte storage.
Great price in the EU stock
Verified dealer Banggood stocked the Pro version of the powerful Xiaomi Mi Smart Router R3P in Spanish warehouse with delivery in 7-10 days. It is cheaper for the version and does not contain a built-in HDD.
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Premium router, premium design
The Xiaomi Mi Router Pro / HD comes in a robust yet discreet design. The solid construction of aluminum alloy adds elegance to the device. Both versions have the same dimensions 195 x 145,6 x 66 mm.
Each version also has 4 identical high-performance dipole antennas, thanks to which the signal is sufficiently intense and can handle even thick partitions in interiors. The Pro version comes in gray and weighs 932,2 g and the HD version is black and weighs up to 1 522,2 g.
Summary of Xiaomi Mi Router Pro and HD version differences:
PRO | HD | |
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dimensions | 195 x 145.6 x 66 mm | 195 x 145.6 x 66 mm |
Weight | 932.2 g | 1 522.2 g |
Color | gray | black |
processor | MT7621A MIPS 880 MHz dual core | Qualcomm IPQ8064 1.4 GHz dual core + 733 MHz network processor |
ROM | 256 MB SLC Nand Flash | 256 MB SLC Nand Flash |
RAM | 512 MB DDR3 | 512 MB DDR3 |
HDD | No | SATA 3.0 / 3.5 inch / 1 TB / 64 MB |
WiFi Bands | 2.4 GHz / 4 × 4 / up to 800 Mbps | 2.4 GHz / 4 × 4 / up to 800 Mbps |
5 GHz / 4 × 4 / up to 1733 Mbps | 5 GHz / 4 × 4 / up to 1733 Mbps | |
Source | 12V / 1.5A | 12V / 3A |
The hardware equipment of both routers is at a very high level and we usually see it in routers with prices over 200 euros. Both versions have USB 3.0 port through which various accessories can be connected, including an external hard drive.
Other physical ports are present 3 x M LAN a 1 x Gigabit Ethernet port with interface Auto MDI/MDIX.
Each of the Mi Smart Routers is equipped with three colored LEDs, a RESET button and an on / off button. The HD version also has a button to activate sleep mode.
High speeds
As for the wireless interface, WiFi technology works in two bands 2,4 GHz aj 5 GHz with support for multiple channels, including 5 GHz DFS. It is the fifth generation of WiFi 5 standard 802.11ac with support 4 x 4 MU-MIMO, thanks to which the connection of several devices at the same time is stable.
The baud rate can thus reach a value of up to 2 Mbps. IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n / ac and IEEE 802.3 / 3u / 3ab standards are available.
WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK and SSID are available from security standards. In addition, both routers have application support My WiFi 3.0. Thanks to it, it is possible to set up parental control, share WiFi, improve web acceleration, ensure network protection, manage cloud storage, and set up data backup.
How to interface in English
Supported systems include Web, Android, iOS, Windows and OS X. The router basically includes a Chinese web interface, but after installing the Taiwanese version of the firmware, it is accessible also English.
You can download the firmware from the official website miwifi.com under the ROM tab. The smartphone application is completely in English and can be used to make complete settings. If necessary, you will find English instructions in this reference.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Router is a truly exceptional device in its class, not only due to its premium design, but also due to its performance and its parameters.