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30% Off Xiaomi Routers on 24th of December [Aliexpress.com]

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    #2
    Fr_Dougal
    Registered Users Posts: 9,167 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    What is that? A router for ants?


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    #3
    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    Was thinking of buying some to see if they are as good as the reviews! Worth a shot if they are still available in the morning!


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    #4
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Newtown90 wrote: »
    Was thinking of buying some to see if they are as good as the reviews! Worth a shot if they are still available in the morning!

    Same here, excellent reviews everywhere for months now, and I haven't bitten yet.
    They are only available for tomorrow at that price, starts at 8am our time and finishes at 8pm I think.

    The youth seems to be the most popular but that version doesn't have Gigabit Ethernet port. I'm not bothered too much by that, also it would push the price up.


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    #5
    WIZWEB
    Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭WIZWEB


    I have the 'mini'. Great piece of kit. 2.4 and 5g. Use it on crappy UPC/ Virgin Horizon box. Decent internet speeds, distance and smart DNS/VPN etc all work. Menu layout only in Chinese after updating but this is easy to convert to English using Google translator or use miwifi IPad/Android apps.


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    Hootanany
    Registered Users Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭Hootanany


    WIZWEB wrote: »
    I have the 'mini'. Great piece of kit. 2.4 and 5g. Use it on crappy UPC/ Virgin Horizon box. Decent internet speeds, distance and smart DNS/VPN etc all work. Menu layout only in Chinese after updating but this is easy to convert to English using Google translator or use miwifi IPad/Android apps.


    Just pulled the trigger is it easy to set up with the upc router any tips?


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    WIZWEB
    Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭WIZWEB


    Hootanany wrote: »
    Just pulled the trigger is it easy to set up with the upc router any tips?

    Just attatch together with Ethernet cable and your sorted to plug n play. All other adjustments SSID name changes, guest wifi, DDNS etc are easily made later if required. I turned off wifi on Horizon box to prevent interference but it's probably not even necessary. Some reviews suggest turning off DHCP on one advice but I didn't need to do that. Nice to have the 5g which Horizon supports. Range much improved and very little interference as few neighbours on that frequency.


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    #8
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Got the mini and the Youth. Hopefully they don't take an eternity to arrive, as there wasn't a fast shipping option.


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    moleyv
    Registered Users Posts: 1,580 ✭✭✭moleyv


    Their menu is ONLY in Chinese right?


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    Skidmcmarx
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭Skidmcmarx


    Would I be right in saying the WAN port is only 100mps?

    If so the AC speeds are wasted on 240mbp/s UPC as it cant pull full speed?

    I was going to order one of these now but that would be a deal breaker.


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    #11
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    moleyv wrote: »
    Their menu is ONLY in Chinese right?

    These are the English version.
    Skidmcmarx wrote: »
    Would I be right in saying the WAN port is only 100mps?

    If so the AC speeds are wasted on 240mbp/s UPC as it cant pull full speed?

    I was going to order one of these now but that would be a deal breaker.

    http://technofaq.org/posts/2015/07/xiaomi-mi-wi-fi-router-mini-review-big-bang-for-the-small-buck/

    http://reviewsbucket.com/xiaomi-mi-wifi-router-youth-edition/


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    WIZWEB
    Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭WIZWEB


    moleyv wrote: »
    Their menu is ONLY in Chinese right?

    Mine was English until I updated to latest firmware then reverted to an option of three types of Chinese only.


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    moleyv
    Registered Users Posts: 1,580 ✭✭✭moleyv


    Allyall wrote:
    These are the English version.

    Thanks, a mini and youth ordered to use as APs.
    WIZWEB wrote:
    Mine was English until I updated to latest firmware then reverted to an option of three types of Chinese only.

    Thanks for the heads up.


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    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    Got shipping confirmation this morning!


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    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    I've not received confirmation yet. I guess they must have a lot of orders to go through.


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    GY A1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,246 ✭✭✭GY A1


    Ally
    Will the repeater one boost wifi to the rear of a house on say an eircom router.
    Does it just have to be powered in a plug.
    Have poor wifi at front of house
    Cheers


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    k123456
    Registered Users Posts: 2,180 ✭✭✭k123456


    Just to add , these routers are well regarded, and are brilliant value

    I researched and was very interested in the mini model, which is dual band wifi, the only thing that put me off was the 100mbs wired port. Unless you have cat5/cat 6 etc in your house these is not an issue

    Dual band Wifi, is much faster than single band, when you browse for wifi networks (ssids) you should see a 5ghz and 2.4 ghz network, the 5 is quicker and much less prone to interference
    Downside to 5 ghz is your range is a bit less, however as you move around the house, your phone, tablet etc, will pick the best ssid.

    This thread describes how to use a third party router with UPC Virgin

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057367191 page 1

    Most devices (laptops, tabs, phone etc) less than two years old, will see and connect to both the bands , older devices may see the 2.4ghz band only


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    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    My youth arrived this morning! Very sleek haven't had time to use it yet! Needs a USB power supply I think!


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    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    GY A1 wrote: »
    Ally
    Will the repeater one boost wifi to the rear of a house on say an eircom router.
    Does it just have to be powered in a plug.
    Have poor wifi at front of house
    Cheers

    Sorry, I didn't see that at all, just saw the date and don't know how I didn't.. :o
    Yes, it should boost network all around a normal sized house easily enough.
    Can be powered by USB
    Newtown90 wrote: »
    My youth arrived this morning! Very sleek haven't had time to use it yet! Needs a USB power supply I think!

    Grrr.. Mine still not arrived..

    Looking forward to them though. :)


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    moleyv
    Registered Users Posts: 1,580 ✭✭✭moleyv


    I was reading up on them the other day. Someone says the English firmware isn't official, but made by the vendor. That could be a security issue for the paranoid.

    There is no working DDWRT option.

    There is an OPENWRT firmware, although quality of signal is less than that from stock firmware.

    I have two minis and a youth on the way, I might play about with OPENWRT on the youth as it is extra to requirements and see how it goes, before possibly putting it on the two minis.


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    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    Got both of mine now. Make a huge difference in terms of wifi speed around the house! The 5ghz band is very impressive. Great purchase for the money!


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    GY A1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,246 ✭✭✭GY A1


    Newtown90 wrote: »
    Got both of mine now. Make a huge difference in terms of wifi speed around the house! The 5ghz band is very impressive. Great purchase for the money!

    Much involved setting up
    Or connecting to existing router


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    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    GY A1 wrote: »
    Much involved setting up
    Or connecting to existing router

    Very quick, I set it up via my I-Phone, once you connect you get a pop up to carry you through set-up.


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    #24
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    I think mine arrived today. I'm hoping it's them.
    Collecting them after 4.


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    GY A1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,246 ✭✭✭GY A1


    Newtown90 wrote: »
    Got shipping confirmation this morning!
    which onw would b best to boost wifi to end of house, say 10-12 metres from main router


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    Chardee MacDennis
    Registered Users Posts: 9,225 ✭✭✭Chardee MacDennis


    The Mi WiFi Router 2 and repeaters arrived today. Managed to avoid customs somehow. Cheers for the heads up.


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    #27
    TheBigGreen
    Registered Users Posts: 752 ✭✭✭TheBigGreen


    Just bought the repeater, cheers original poster!


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    #28
    Rowley Birkin QC
    Registered Users Posts: 6,220 ✭✭✭Rowley Birkin QC


    Cheers! Just ordered the Mini to start using the UPC 5GHZ. (hopefully)


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    #29
    GY A1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,246 ✭✭✭GY A1


    TheBigGreen wrote: »
    Just bought the repeater, cheers original poster!

    how are u going power it


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    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    GY A1 wrote: »
    how are u going power it

    After you pair it, plug it into any USB port with power (plug/console/UPC box/Laptop etc..)

    Mine still not arrived. The parcel yesterday was flashlights..
    Cool, but not what I'm waiting for..


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    #31
    upandcumming
    Registered Users Posts: 2,715 ✭✭✭upandcumming


    Chardee MacDennis wrote: »
    The Mi WiFi Router 2 and repeaters arrived today. Managed to avoid customs somehow. Cheers for the heads up.

    Did you order on Christmas eve?


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