Description xiaomi mi wifi nano router. Experience of using Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Nano. Mini and Mi: comparison of technical characteristics

Recently, my router at home started to malfunction; this resulted in a constant drop in speed, and in order for the router to start functioning normally again, I had to reboot it. Every day I rebooted it 3-4 times. Patience quickly ran out and the decision was made to buy a new router.

First of all, I opened Yandex Market and started browsing popular models. The top included all sorts of Dlink, Asus, TP-link, but I noticed that the top was Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Mini. And so I became interested in what kind of router this is, because... I was sure that Xiaomi had to make the router something special, it had to be different. I started studying their products and came across Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Nano. This model is a little simpler, but that doesn’t make it any worse; in any case, this router satisfies my needs, and I don’t need anything more.

On GearBest this router costs $16, add fast delivery, and you end up with ~$20. In Russia, this router is sold at a price of 1,799 rubles, the overpayment is minimal, so I decided to buy it in Russia. In DNS in my city this router was not available, I had to wait 5 days, but it’s still faster than if I ordered it from China.

Equipment and appearance

The box and packaging are no different from Chinese version. The box contained the router itself, a MicroUSB cable, an adapter for a European plug, and a mini-instruction manual in Chinese. I knew that the router was small, but I didn’t think it was so small, especially in comparison with my previous router. The router is very beautiful, especially compared to its faceless competitors. Usually you want to hide your router somewhere, but you don’t want to hide the Xiaomi Mi WiFi Nano anywhere; on the contrary, you want to put it in a prominent place.

The router body is made of white matte plastic. Perfect solution as for me, because On white plastic, unlike black, dust is not so noticeable. There are two antennas on the sides of the router, there are no complaints about them.

All connectors are on the back side, there are not many of them: MicroUSB, Ethernet, 2 LAN ports.

The router is powered by a MicroUSB cable, which is good news. Firstly, if something happens to your cable, you won’t have any problems finding a new one. Secondly, this router can be powered by external battery. Xiaomi claims 60 hours of operation when powered by an external Xiaomi battery for 20000 mAh.

Setting up the router

To configure the router, I advise you to download any browser with a translation function, because... the first setting takes place on Chinese, in my case it was Google Chrome.

The setup itself takes a couple of minutes. You must agree to the terms of the user agreement, specify the name and password of the Wi-Fi network and specify the username and password to access the control panel, the router is ready for use. Then the router control panel will open, you can delve into the settings there, including enabling English language. I didn’t delve into the settings, I didn’t even change the language, and here’s why...

Mobile app

Like any other Xiaomi product, the router can be controlled using branded application Mi Router (iOS/Android).

With this application you can completely control the router and all connected devices.

For each device you can:

• Restrict Internet access.
• Add certain sites to a blacklist.
• Receive notification when a device is connected.

Through the application you can completely control the router. You can change Wi-Fi settings, download and install updates, configure VPN and much more, i.e. the application can completely replace the control panel in the browser.

Productivity and work

Beautiful appearance and mobile app This is of course good, but the performance of the router in everyday work is much more important. I have been using the router for 2 weeks already, during which time it had one glitch, I had to reboot, but there were no more problems. The router maintains excellent speed. Over the weekend, I usually had 5-6 devices connected at home and there were no problems with speed. There are no complaints about the range; my phone kept the signal at a distance of 20-25 m.

Results

Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Nano is an excellent router in terms of price/quality ratio. It has excellent performance, can be fully controlled via a mobile app, and has a nice design. You should only consider buying it if you just need home router which will just work.

Many modern PC and mobile device users use routers manufactured under the Xiaomi brand when organizing a home network. What are their main advantages? What are the features of setting up these devices?

What routers does Xiaomi produce?

Xiaomi is best known as a manufacturer mobile devices. But it also quite actively produces other popular communication devices. In particular, high-tech Wi-Fi routers. The most well-known include the following routers produced by the Xiaomi brand:

• Mini.
• Nano.
• Mi WiFi Router 3.

Let's consider their main features.

Mi and Mini routers from Xiaomi: main characteristics

What is a Xiaomi Mi router? This device is characterized primarily by its small dimensions and at the same time very advanced design. On the one hand, the user, if desired, can place it in a secluded place so that the device is not visible, on the other hand, this may not be necessary: ​​the appearance of the router allows it to be completely spectacular decoration any computer desk.

If speak about technological features of this device, it can be noted that inside it there is a full-fledged HDD, allowing you to store data. In addition, the router differs from many competing solutions by having a built-in NFC module. In terms of the availability of basic communication interfaces, the device is also quite competitive; it has the main popular ports: USB, LAN, Ethernet, WAN. The router does not have external antennas - only internal ones.

What are the features of such a device as the Xiaomi WiFi Mini router? It can be noted that in terms of dimensions it is, in principle, not inferior to the Xiaomi Mi model, despite the fact that small size The name of the device in question may hint. In terms of communication capabilities, the Mini device is generally similar to the Mi model. In addition, it has external antennas.

Mi and Mini routers: comparison of characteristics

It will be useful to compare the routers produced by Xiaomi in more detail according to their main characteristics. The devices are completely similar in terms of support:

Basic Wi-Fi standards;

Works in 2 ranges;

Standards to achieve maximum speed network connection, which is 867 Mbit/s;

Main wired interfaces;

NAT, virtual networks, DHCP server;

Settings via web interface.

But there are also significant differences between them in terms of characteristics. Thus, the Mi router is capable of connecting via USB printers and 3G modems, while the device in the Mini modification does not have such capabilities. The first device supports SNMP and has a built-in FTP server, the second does not have such functions. Neither device supports SSID or Telnet. The first router has a 1 GHz processor installed. The second has a chip operating at a frequency of about 600 MHz. The Mi router has 256 MB memory, the Mini has half the RAM module.

Functions and settings of the Xiaomi Mi router

Let's study in more detail the main functions, as well as the features of Mi and Mini. The first device is characterized, as is easy to discover by studying the characteristics given above, by the presence of a high-performance processor that operates at a frequency of 1 GHz. The device is also equipped with a 256 MB RAM module. As we noted above, the router has a built-in hard drive. Its volume is quite impressive - 1 TB. At the same time, if necessary, the user can also connect an external drive to the device. The router supports disks formatted in NFTS or FAT32.

Also, the Xiaomi Wi-Fi router in question has 2 radio modules. The first ensures the device operates using the WiFi standard at a frequency of 2.4 GHz with a maximum data transfer rate of 300 Mbit/s. The second is responsible for the operation of the router at a frequency of 5 GHz with a maximum file transfer speed of 867 Mbit/s.

Access to the web interface

Setting up the Xiaomi router in this modification is quite simple - via the web interface.

First you need to connect your device to your computer, then open your browser and enter address bar miwifi.com address. You will then need to follow the on-screen instructions. It is desirable, of course, that the firmware installed on a router released by the Xiaomi brand be Russified. You can find out whether it is installed on your device directly from the consultants of the store where you purchased the router.

Later in the article we will look at the features of settings via the web interface, but for now we will discuss what functionality the Xiaomi Mi Mini router has, and also dwell on the question of what are the features of its configuration.

Functionality and configuration features of the Mini router

The device, unlike the model we studied above, does not have a built-in hard drive. However, you can connect an external drive. It can also be formatted in NTFS or FAT32. It has a significantly smaller RAM module - 128 MB. The frequency of the processor installed in the router is also inferior to that of the chip installed in the Mi modification; it is about 600 MHz.

In terms of settings, the router in question also has its own features. On the one hand, it can be done via the web interface, as in the case of the Mi router, on the other hand, by using additional software modules. The latter are implemented in the format of a special application that needs to be downloaded from the official website of the router manufacturer. This software is adapted for major mobile platforms, as well as for OS X and Windows operating systems.

At the same time, modifications of the application for Android and iOS devices are more functional. In fact, the program in the PC version is intended mainly for viewing files located on an external drive connected to the router. In turn, the capabilities of the Android version allow you to configure various parameters of the Wi-Fi network, control the speed of the device and carry out other actions as part of optimizing the operation of the router.

Performance of Mi and Mini devices

How productive are the Mi and Mini routers produced under the Xiaomi brand? Their assessment in this aspect depends primarily on the specifics of the tasks assigned to them. If we talk about the main area of ​​​​application of devices - ensuring the functioning of a home network - then both devices show very good level productivity.

Routers provide a fairly strong signal level, as well as a fairly high file exchange speed. If the signal strength to use a higher-speed channel at a frequency of 5 GHz is not enough due to the presence of large obstacles between the router and the device connected to it (for example, in the form of thick reinforced concrete walls), you can always use an alternative channel with a frequency of 2.4 GHz. It provides stronger signal penetration.

Nano router: main features

There is another modification of routers from Xiaomi - Nano. Basically, this device is a router Xiaomi Mini in a somewhat simplified configuration, as well as with smaller dimensions. The main characteristics in terms of hardware of these 2 devices are also generally the same. The Nano has the same processor and the same amount of RAM. But there are differences between it and the Mini in terms of NAT support, as well as the characteristics of the wireless modules. The device has the same communication capabilities.

As for performance, the router in question is not inferior to devices such as the Xiaomi Mi router, WiFi Mini. However, in terms of customization - if you delve into the subtleties - it is characterized by a number of remarkable features. Later in the article we will consider them in the context of working with the interfaces of the corresponding modifications of routers. But for now, let’s study what another popular modification of routers from Xiaomi is - the Mi WiFi Router 3 device.

Mi WiFi Router 3: main features

The Xiaomi 3 router (sometimes its abbreviated name is found) has a “classic” format and quite large dimensions. It has 4 antennas. The design is also made in-house high level, which allows you to place the router on computer desk so that it becomes a spectacular element of its arrangement - there is absolutely no need to hide the device.

The processor in the device in question is installed the same as in the Mini router - with a frequency of 600 MHz. The amount of RAM is similar - it is 128 MB. At the same time, the same amount of memory is reserved in the device for storing internal settings and software. The Xiaomi WiFi router in this modification also supports 2 WiFi communication channels - 2.4 and 5 GHz, which differ in connection speed. In this case, 2 independent antennas are allocated for each range.

The router supports connections via the same wired ports as the other devices discussed above. The router can be configured using both the web interface and the mobile application. It will be useful to consider what are the features of setting various parameters on each of the devices considered when using certain interfaces. First of all, we will study the specifics of the “classic” software for setting up devices from Xiaomi, which is accessed through a browser.

Configuring Xiaomi routers via web interfaces

So, routers produced by the Xiaomi brand can be configured using the classic scheme - gaining access to certain device parameters through the web interface. Almost any browser can be used for this. You need to open it and enter 192.168.31.1 into the address bar. After which the router menu will open.

It is likely that the user will be asked to specify the name of the network, as well as set a system password. But first of all you need to activate desired mode device operation. In general, it will correspond to the functionality of a router, while the alternative will be a repeater mode. If you activate the first option, you will need, as we noted above, to indicate the name of the network and set a password.

To implement necessary settings Wi-Fi, you need to go to the appropriate menu item. It is noteworthy that the web interface of Xiaomi routers allows you to separately set parameters for channels at 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies.

In many cases, the correct settings for connecting to the Internet are set automatically by the provider via the DHCP interface. If this is the case, then no changes to the router parameters are required. But if the provider does not use such services, then they can be accessed through the appropriate menu items that allow you to adjust the LAN and DHCP parameters. If necessary, you can use additional settings - for example, in terms of setting DNS parameters.

It is possible that all the information that is required in order to set up a Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi router (or another that is configured via the web interface) will have to be requested directly from the provider’s support service. The user must therefore have the contact details of the Internet service provider.

It can be noted that through the web interface you can quickly configure the router in the Mi modification. In turn, when working with other versions of the router, many users prefer to use alternative interfaces. Let's consider their specifics in the context of the capabilities of the software that is supplied for the Mino, Nano and Mi Router 3 routers in more detail.

Mini: nuances

The main feature of the Mini router, as we noted above, is the ability to control the device through a mobile application. At the same time, there are other notable characteristics Software supplied with the router in question. So, using it, you can:

Exchange files;

Realize backup data, its movement between different drives;

Use Home Server technology, which allows you to organize shared access to various types multimedia content.

From the point of view of setting the WiFi connection settings, there should not be any particular difficulties in working with a device such as the Xiaomi WiFi router in the Mini modification. The main nuance here is to make sure that the latest firmware is installed in the device. To verify this and, if necessary, install new software, you can use the web interface. For example, on a computer.

In order to solve the problem under consideration, and it is very important - the firmware installed on a Xiaomi router must be fresh to ensure stable operation of the device - you can use, for example, Google browser Chrome installed on PC. It is necessary, using this browser, to enter the router management interface and enter the password set for the device.

Then you need to look at the section with general settings, which also contains a tab with the current system parameters. It reflects what firmware version is installed on the device and whether there are updates for it. If the router software is not the latest, it makes sense to update it manually. You need to click on the corresponding button in the interface menu, then select the file with the required firmware on your PC. Then you need to download it through the router management interface into the update window.

After this, the installation of the new firmware will begin. How it goes can be monitored by observing the LED light that is present on the router body. If the update is in progress, the light blinks orange color. If the installation of the new firmware is completed, the corresponding light is on without blinking. If the blue indicator lights up, this means that the router is functioning normally. After the orange indicator lights up, you can see on the device configuration page whether the firmware is updated.

The Xiaomi Nano Wi-Fi router is also characterized by certain nuances, in terms of configuration. Let's study them in more detail.

Setting up a Nano router: nuances

As is the case with other devices discussed above, in particular Xiaomi, Mi, Mini, the router in the Nano modification can be configured by using 2 interfaces - the classic one, which involves gaining access to the device parameters through a browser, or mobile, through special application. Let's study in more detail the advantages of just 2 options.

You can download the application to configure the device in question in the main online stores of the corresponding solutions - AppStore and Google Play. It is noteworthy that the Android version has a Russian interface.

To use the application for setting up Xiaomi routers, you need to create an account on the server of the manufacturer of the corresponding devices. This procedure is mandatory from the point of view of ensuring the correct setting of the necessary parameters in the settings interfaces. After the user account is registered on the Xiaomi server, you can work with the router through the application.

You will need to set the following settings:

In terms of network access, this may, as we noted above, require data from the provider,

Regarding the security of the Wi-Fi connection.

From the point of view of solving both problems, the application interfaces from Xiaomi can be considered the most optimal: the user can find almost any required parameter very quickly. Usually, there are no problems with solving the question of how to configure a Xiaomi router in the context of the tasks noted. In many cases, as we already know, the necessary network parameters are set by the provider itself.

But if we talk about unusual opportunities Software for configuring the routers in question, you can pay attention to the following options:

Reboot the device according to time;

Channel speed control;

Setting rights to use the router for certain users;

Interface for testing the network for interference.

Thus, the application interfaces for setting up the device allow you to set not only basic parameters, but also optimize the device’s performance by various instruments.

3: nuances

Let's now study how the Xiaomi 3 router is configured. As many users note, those interfaces of the proprietary application, through which parameters are supposed to be set in the corresponding device, can be considered the most convenient. They have 4 main tabs. Among the most notable options that can be accessed when using them is viewing the devices that have ever connected to the router.

In the interfaces of the software for setting up the router, about which we're talking about, there are options for viewing traffic, as well as optimizing channel speed - just like in the software for setting the parameters of the previous router. As with previous devices, in order to set up the Xiaomi Mi 3 router, you need to register an account on the manufacturer’s servers.

If we talk about other notable options of the application for configuring the router in question, it can be noted that using the tabs present in the software interface supplied for the Xiaomi Mi 3 device, you can view files located on external drives and download videos.

Of course, the standard network options are also located quite conveniently here. Using them you can:

Set the name of the Wi-Fi network and password for it;

Update the firmware;

Activate guest network;

Set up a timed router reboot;

Disable or activate the LED.

Many users note the effectiveness of options designed to optimize Wi-Fi, distribute tasks, and manage traffic. The first option activates software algorithms, according to which the router analyzes the signal on the network, determines which devices are connected to it, and sets the optimal settings from the point of view of ensuring the functioning of the network. The second option - task manager - allows you to manage built-in download scripts and servers. The third allows you to manage throughput Wi-Fi networks, configure priorities in the use of traffic for certain devices.

If necessary, the Xiaomi Mi WiFi 3 router, like the other devices we discussed above, can be configured using the web interface. To do this, you also need to open any browser and enter 192.168.31.1 into its address bar.

Routers from Xiaomi: reviews

What do users say about their experience of using the capabilities that the Xiaomi Mini, Mi, Nano, Router 3 router has?

First of all, the design of the device is highly appreciated - it is stylish and modern. Users also note the low power consumption of the device and at the same time the fairly high signal strength of the router. If its level is good, it is quite possible, according to users, to achieve data transfer rates close to those declared by the manufacturer.

The convenience of the router configuration interfaces, the variety of corresponding software, and the presence of large quantity functions. In general, routers from Xiaomi, despite the fact that they are considered budget in terms of price classification, are rated by users as convenient, stylish and productive devices.

Xiaomi Mi WiFi Nano router

Characteristics:

PCB antenna, w

Signal amplification technology

MiWiFi operating system

body reduction by 60%

Privilege

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Trendy shades of WiFi

Xiaomi Mi WiFi Nano router

Palm-sized, high-performance Wi-Fi router

People always strive for better quality and ease of use. We also had a burning desire to create a convenient and high-quality router. He must have attractive design, provide reliable signal and network connection, guarantee stable work Anytime. Engineers working on modernization electronic technologies, came to the conclusion that high-precision SMT technologies, widely used in the creation of phones, can also be introduced into production wifi router ov, and install high-quality and reduced-size components on a miniature printed circuit board.

We introduced a double-sided printed circuit board into the router, which made it possible to significantly reduce its size. The fruit of our innovations is a high-performance router that fits in the palm of your hand. Despite its miniature size, it is characterized by quite powerful functionality, equipped with a PSB antenna, a high-performance processor, and the Mi WiFi operating system, which has received many positive reviews. As a result, we were presented with a thin, high-quality, beautiful and powerful wifi router.

Characteristics:

PCB antenna, w Wide coverage area, anti-interference

The signal quality primarily depends on the antenna. The accuracy of the metal antennas of traditional routers is quite low. Therefore, we decided to implement a PCB antenna, used in specialized equipment, into a home wifi router. The antenna housing is equipped with a circuit board, the calculated accuracy is 0.02 mm, which is 40 times greater than conventional metal antennas. Thanks to the application special technology managed to provide more reliable protection from interference created by signals from neighboring wifi routers. Thus, the implemented innovations contributed to increasing the speed and stability of the home WiFi network.

Signal amplification technology

With each wall overcome, the wifi signal weakens. We used a processor with signal amplification technology that allows the signal to penetrate walls. Now, when you move the connected device to a place with poor reception, the signal strength will automatically adjust and the data transfer speed will increase.

Stable connection and high speed atsimultaneous connection of several devices

Surely you have had to reboot your router more than once, because... The connection is lost or the Internet speed has dropped. Often, such situations arise when several devices simultaneously use a wifi network; the router cannot properly process a large flow of data. But modern conditions oblige router manufacturers to improve characteristics and strive for stable operation under high load conditions.

In junior wifi versions We have upgraded the Xiaomi router RAM from 8 MB to 64 MB, increasing its volume by 8 times. This increased the performance of the router and guaranteed stable operation when processing large amounts of data. Now you can simultaneously download files, watch movies online, communicate via video calling, and at the same time be confident in the reliability and stable speed of the connection.

MiWiFi operating system

In the era smart gadgets You need a savvy, yet easy to use wifi router. Thanks to the MiWiFi operating system, you can control the router not only from a computer, but also from the smartphone screen. The router is capable of monitoring the security of the connection, as well as providing faster Internet surfing. Plus operating system It is also that the router can upgrade, install updates and perform new functions.

Connection security starts with the router

We install antiviruses and update virus databases on your computer or smartphone. But in fact, protecting our devices starts with the router. The younger version of the Xiaomi router is equipped with a special security center. If unfamiliar devices are connected, a notification will be sent to your phone, and you can deny access to this device to your network with one tap on the smartphone screen. If it detects covert use of the wifi network, the router will detect the device and block it. If you accidentally visit fraudulent or infected sites, the router will interrupt the loading of these sites, thus preventing unwanted consequences.

Application of smartphone technologies,body reduction by 60%

When creating an electronic product, each developer strives for one goal: based on the achievements scientific and technological progress achieve even greater power, lightness and compactness. When developing the router, we relied on technologies widely used in the production of smartphones. In many ways, the achievement of this goal was facilitated by the use of high-precision components and double-sided circuit board. We replaced the bulky 10mm thick capacitor with a miniature capacitor surface mount. We also introduced a four-layer printed circuit board.

Thus, we managed to reduce the board area by 60%. The size of the processor has also become closer to the size of the other components, but it is still capable of ensuring stable operation of the router. Compact design The younger version of the Xiaomi router embodies the latest achievements of scientific and technological progress.

Privilege for owners of Xiaomi smartphones

We are continuously working to improve the stability and quality of wifi connections for Xiaomi smartphones. In the near future we will implement the function of adding an avatar to Wifi networks, as well as the ability to quickly optimize your wifi connection.

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Can be used at home or on the go

The younger version of the Xiaomi router fits not only in the palm of your hand, but also in your jeans pocket. You can connect to your router while traveling network cable hotel, thereby solving the problem of unstable wifi signal and low connection speed. To charge the router, just take it with you Charger for a smartphone and connect it to the router via a USB port.

Trendy shades of WiFi

Xiaomi knows how to pleasantly surprise! Thanks to its compact mini body and color palette out of six fashionable shades Xiaomi router can become a decoration on your desk. Strict white, cheerful yellow or delicate sky blue…. A Xiaomi router of your favorite color will become a bright detail of the interior and will be pleasing to the eye.