Xiaomi's Redmi Router AC2100 is a fast and secure router.

 

Xiaomi's Redmi router AC2100 has been released in China, expanding the company's network equipment lineup. Wi-Fi 6 is supported, and six external high-gain omnidirectional antennas are included. The dual-band Redmi router AC2100 has a Dual-Core Quad Thread processor and can deliver up to 2033 Mbps depending on the frequency connected. It's only available in one colour: white. The has NetEase UU game acceleration built in, as well as six high-performance signal amplifiers and a slew of security features. It comes with a management app that works on Android, iOS, and the web. LED indicators for numerous operations are also available on the Redmi router AC2100. In this Redmi AC2100 review, we'll learn more about this router.

Price of Redmi Router AC2100

When compared to other routers with similar specifications, the Redmi router AC2100 is quite affordable at 199 yuan ($31). This router was formerly only available in China, however it is now available worldwide through a variety of e-commerce sites. Please note that the firmware for the Redmi router AC2100 will be in Chinese. The OpenWRT website has information about the Redmi AC2100 English firmware.

Specifications and characteristics of the Redmi Router AC2100

The Redmi AC2100 is powered by a MediaTek MT7621A MIPS Dual-core 880MHz CPU and runs on an Intelligent router operating system MiWiFi ROM based on OpenWRT extensive customisation. It has a ROM of 128 MB.

The dual-band concurrent wireless rate may reach 2033Mbps, which is around 1.7 times faster than the AC1200 router's wireless rate. You will be able to play games and watch 4K high-definition videos without lag or delay as a result of this.

Two external high-performance signal amplifiers (PA) and high-sensitivity signal receivers are installed in the 2.4GHz band (LNA). The 5GHz band has four high-performance signal amplifiers and high-sensitivity signal receivers built in, which significantly improve signal coverage and wall penetration stability while also allowing it to cope with a variety of complicated network conditions.

Beamforming technology, which can automatically recognise the location of mobile phones, PCs, and other terminals in the network and improve the signal in that region, is supported by the 5GHz frequency band. It also expands the Wi-effective Fi's coverage and improves signal quality.

With the help of its 444 MIMO and OFDMA technologies, the Redmi router AC2100 can give a steady connection to 128 devices. With its built-in NetEase UU game acceleration, it also delivers game acceleration.

It has dimensions of 259mm x 176mm x 184mm. The primary body has a simplistic geometric look with a simple and durable white frosted plastic shell. To maintain stable operation, the Redmi router AC2100 has a heat dissipation design. It uses a large-area aluminium alloy heat sink and a thermal glue with a high thermal conductivity, which substantially increases the machine's heat dissipation efficiency.

Unknown devices are also prevented from connecting. When an unfamiliar device connects to the router, the Xiaomi Wi-Fi APP can send a notification to the user to alert them that a new device has connected. It can actively prohibit the device from connecting to the Internet or alert you to block it with one click depending on the security level in case of high-risk device access.

WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK encryption, wireless access control (black and white list), concealed SSID, and an intelligent anti-scratch network are among the security features.

That's all there is to know about the Redmi router AC2100; you can learn more about it on Xiaomi's website. The page is in Chinese, but that shouldn't deter you.