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Xiaomi Mi AIoT Wi-Fi 6 AX3600 Router $99.95 (Save $100) + Delivery (NSW Pickup) @ PC Byte

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Xiaomi Mi AIoT Wi-Fi 6 AX3600 Router $99.95 (Save $100) + Delivery (NSW Pickup) @ PC Byte
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EmployeeDealDash on 20/03/2021 - 10:17 pcbyte.com.au (5029 clicks)
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OZBAX3600

Update 1.30pm.
Deal has been ozbargained, again… 300pcs in 3 hours! We only have 50 units we can afford to run on this promo special. Thanks for all the support!

"Greetings everyone. OzBargain-exclusive special is back! Lowest ever price for AX3600 Wi-Fi 6 Router.
Apply code at check-out to bring the price down to $99.95 (50% OFF RRP)
Xiaomi-Official Australian Stock with English language support (not Global/China version). Ships in 1-2 business days or pick-up at our Auburn store.

Coupon Code

OZBAX3600

Xiaomi Mi AIoT Router AX3600

  • 3-Gigabit wireless rate
  • Up to 2976Mbps
  • Qualcomm six-core chip
  • OFDMA + MU-MIMO
  • 512 MB memory
  • AIoT Dedicated Antenna
  • WPA3 network encryption
  • 6-channel external high-performance signal amplifier

Enjoy.

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    • jebdra on 20/03/2021 - 13:20
      +3

      Only if you have a lot of spiders in your house

  • JuryWheel on 20/03/2021 - 10:54

    Any thoughts on how this compares to the pretty well regarded stock Telstra 'smart' router (the white box, no antenna one). Just wondering if I am likely to get better speed and coverage across the house with this one or better to just get a second router/access point at the other end of the house and keep the Telstra…cheers

    • expertreader on 20/03/2021 - 10:58

      Coverage potentially but speed would depend on how much you get in bad spots right now. If you are getting decent speeds already then this will not change it but more coverage means that you may have less dead spots through the house

    • bobzor on 20/03/2021 - 11:02

      Better coverage. Speed will be the same.

  • penno2 on 20/03/2021 - 10:56
    +6

    Thanks OP, bought one. Got to stop checking ozbargain so often….

    • mckayver on 20/03/2021 - 15:47
      +1

      I relate to this on every level.

  • gturner on 20/03/2021 - 10:59
    +1

    Hey, just wondering what would be the expected range?
    Eg, I put this in the front window, can I access it across the road in another house?

    • albert0pia on 20/03/2021 - 15:11
      +1

      That's an awfully specific scenario.

      • mckayver on 20/03/2021 - 15:49
        +1

        36.72 meters to be exact with that scenario.

  • Oauiii on 20/03/2021 - 11:00

    Will this work with the tplink mesh that I bought!

    • emoticon on 20/03/2021 - 11:09
      +2

      Nope. You can’t combine the two.

      • Oauiii on 20/03/2021 - 11:45

        too late, bought the two of them! :(
        Maybe will gift either to my family.

    • Twix on 20/03/2021 - 11:37

      Add more mesh products from TP-Link if required.

  • Meganinja on 20/03/2021 - 11:00

    I've just bought the TP-Link 3 pack Deco M5 for my new build 2 storey home, any one advise this one or the mesh better , or they can work together , Thanks .

    • emoticon on 20/03/2021 - 11:27
      +4

      Yeah the Xiaomi router has much better specs than your Deco M5. Deco M5 still uses Wifi 5/AC not newer Wifi 6/AX.

      Speeds will probably be better with the Xiaomi, it has a better processor and ram as well.

      Wifi signal might be better with your mesh network if your house is huge or lots of interference like thick walls.

      You might not even need a mesh network.

      I have a Ubiquity AMPLIFI HD mesh router, bigger than average two story house and don’t really need the extra mesh point because the wifi signal is strong enough to reach the whole house.

      So depends on your house really.

      The Xiaomi can’t combine with your Deco’s.

      • Meganinja on 20/03/2021 - 11:34

        Thanks for advise , still need one in the house , the router is placed on ground , and upstair it's level only 2 or 3 out of 5 , NBN is very slow unless I move downstair , I think I will keep the M5 to avoid complicated refund , thanks again .

        • Oauiii on 20/03/2021 - 11:46

          we are on the same boat!

        • Doowyah on 20/03/2021 - 12:52
          +1

          Agree that although the specs of this better, coverage of the Deco-M5 for a larger house would be more convenient. Bonus if you can use the backhaul feature to hardwire the Deco.

  • nuker on 20/03/2021 - 11:01
    +11

    $14.27 per antenna

  • ter on 20/03/2021 - 11:01

    Great router, just note that there is no USB ports.

    • Twix on 20/03/2021 - 11:40

      USB ports on routers are not as common in 2021. Some Asus and TP-Link models still have them.

      • Kiz on 20/03/2021 - 13:20
        +1

        Bummer, would have bought this if it had a USB port

  • JoeyJoeJoe on 20/03/2021 - 11:02

    Good deal. The Australian Mi store is selling it at $139 + $10 shipping - https://www.mi-store.com.au/xiaomi-mi-aiot-router-ax3600

  • Jay Nomad on 20/03/2021 - 11:04

    How are these compared to typical TP link routers? I read some articles regards privacy/security concerns on Chinese telecom manufacturers. Is it just a political/racist bullshit?

    • JoeyJoeJoe on 20/03/2021 - 11:10

      Very likely. Besides, if the CCP was ever really willing/able to takeover/access these consumer grade devices used for personal reasons (not Enterprise), would you really care? I don’t care that ScoMo and friends at ASIO/ASD can see my youporn.com browsing history. Do you?

      • airpoe on 20/03/2021 - 11:15
        +1

        Maybe they will leak your porn history to your family/friends & workmates ;)

        • ntt on 20/03/2021 - 11:20
          +7

          happy to share my playlists if they just ask

      • mckayver on 20/03/2021 - 15:56

        Chaterbate live cam girls is better, what a friend told me anyway. Lol

  • Groove Champion on 20/03/2021 - 11:05

    Nice! How long does it take to cook a chicken?

    • Antikythera on 20/03/2021 - 11:46
      +6

      not sure on that, but my 2 year old's first words were in Chinese.

      • ntt on 20/03/2021 - 13:35

        PUK PUAAAKKK??

  • RabidWolve on 20/03/2021 - 11:08

    Running an Asus router with Individual VPN Device Control Settings.
    Edit… Does it also have Openvpn Built in?

    Does this offer something similar?

  • vexrz on 20/03/2021 - 11:10

    How does this compare to the Archer AX20?

  • thomas163 on 20/03/2021 - 11:11

    Do I need to purchase a NBN modem to connect this router?

    • GTR12 on 20/03/2021 - 11:16
      +1

      Depends on NBN tech used.

    • Daabido on 20/03/2021 - 11:17
      +1

      This is a router, not a modem. Your NBN installation will come with the type of modem you need depending on what sort of Malcom Technology Mess you are connected to.

    • JoeyJoeJoe on 20/03/2021 - 11:23

      Yes, however an NBN installation includes the white NBN NCD (white box).

      Like most wireless routers, the WAN port on this is just a simple Ethernet port which connects to the NCD. The NCD converts NBN ‘language’ from the pit into ‘Ethernet’ language in your house.

      • Twix on 20/03/2021 - 11:43

        The NCD is only used for FTTC.

        NBN use a different NTD for FTTP, HFC and fixed wireless.

        NBN don't supply a VDSL2 modem for FTTN and FTTB.

  • RooBun on 20/03/2021 - 11:18
    +2

    If you don't need usb, this is a good router to go, its performance is similar to Asus ax3000 (Umart price $269).

    But Asus router got lots of problems recently, NBN DHCP packet drop out, random disconnection, incompatible with many smart devices.

    So in short, Xiaomi AX3600 is a budget WiFi6 router worth to get, but don't expect it has the strength of those $300ish level router.

    And
    it doesn't has USB
    it doesn't has USB
    it doesn't has USB

    So no deal for me

    • Svky on 20/03/2021 - 11:21

      What do you use the usb for?

      • RooBun on 20/03/2021 - 11:22

        Before I used it to build a temporary NAS, and now I used it as power source for a Wi-Fi surveillance cam

        • HFB on 20/03/2021 - 12:20

          seems crazy to forgo it for that, almost everyone has a spare USB wall wart and if you need an extra outlet a double adapter is very cheap.

          I somewhat understand though as I use my current USB port to power a Raspberry Pi and will have to go down the above mentioned solution.

    • ntt on 20/03/2021 - 11:24
      +1

      what do you usually use router's USB for? 99% I don't use it

      • RooBun on 20/03/2021 - 11:25
        +1

        Yeah you will never know why you need it until you needing it XD

      • Richardc on 20/03/2021 - 11:38

        Connect to an external drive.

      • [Deactivated] on 21/03/2021 - 13:11
        +2

        Entware.

        Without USB port and ability to run additional software you don't really need quadcore 1GHz CPU. Also that kind of CPU would be able to pull USB3.0 devices on full speed and turn router into decent mediacenter or home automation hub and that is also not possible because Xiaomi decided save 50c worth of USB connector on $150 router, CPU totally supports it.

  • jaydamuss on 20/03/2021 - 11:19

    Would this be a good replacement for the Nighthawk r8000

    • lufee on 20/03/2021 - 11:52

      Wondering same too, thinking either this or tplink mesh for better coverage

      • jaydamuss on 20/03/2021 - 11:59

        Yup I purchased, I send data to/from synology disk station to wifi6 laptop so generally it should me faster for me

  • DarkOz on 20/03/2021 - 11:22
    +2

    First impression – big, long, black and lots of protuberances!

    From one of the few online reviews that popped up on Google.

    Can't fault the price. Wifi 6 for under $100 with 7 antennas.

    • flagger on 20/03/2021 - 11:37

      Note that most of the reviews, especially the early ones are for the china version which has far higher wifi transmit power, and therefore very long range. I suspect this version will have a far lower power level.

      • [Deactivated] on 21/03/2021 - 13:20

        It's only firmware dependent, hardware is identical. Chinese firmware able set 1000mW and global limited to 510mW.

  • Tominaus on 20/03/2021 - 11:22

    For two story houses that require range extenders.. what's the best config? Mesh or some sort of wifi extender? Any recommendations?

    • Notoriousbird on 20/03/2021 - 11:28
      +2

      Mesh for sure. If you put the mesh node somewhere between the router and the dead spot where you get no signal, it improves your range drastically. I'm using two asus routers, but there's been plenty of mesh deals here on ozb as of late.

    • Twix on 20/03/2021 - 11:45
      +1

      Mesh or Unifi access points.

    • gstfree on 20/03/2021 - 14:24
      +1

      Buy a Ruckus Wifi router and it covered your double story house as well as your neighbours. I bought a R510 and coverage is excellent. Full Bar everywhere inside house.

    • Tominaus on 20/03/2021 - 14:46
      +1

      Cheers fellas, just got the TP Link M5 Deco deal posted on another thread. 3 point mesh. Let's see how we go!

  • Adriannnnn on 20/03/2021 - 11:22

    How is WIFI6 making a difference for NBN50? The broadband width in Australia is just not broad enough for WIFI6. I think most people would find WIFI6 and 5 delivering same results.

    • DarkOz on 20/03/2021 - 11:29
      +3

      NBN250 - NBN1000 would be beneficial. Anything under is just a waste.

    • flagger on 20/03/2021 - 11:33

      Not everyone is stuck on a NBN50 connection. I have this router on a NBN250 connection and I get about 270mbps on speedtest over the wifi.

  • BlueDiesel on 20/03/2021 - 11:22

    Bought one after watching/reading a couple of reviews; shipping was $10 to Brisbane.

  • BlueSkyAPI on 20/03/2021 - 11:24

    Need VLAN support…..

  • [Deactivated] on 20/03/2021 - 11:25
    -1

    Avoid CCP routers unless you don't care if CCP have your data

    • FKG on 20/03/2021 - 12:04
      +1

      Agreed 100%

    • Binchicken22 on 20/03/2021 - 12:20
      -1

      To the people downvoting, He's 100% correct no need to downvote, he clearly made an exception for you in saying "unless you don't care if the CCP have your data".

      • Phoebus on 20/03/2021 - 13:02
        +2

        Don't buy a Cisco router unless you don't mind NSA and ASD having access to all your stuff

        • OzHan on 20/03/2021 - 13:05
          +2

          If you're comparing NSA to CCP, it means you have no idea how evil CCP is.

          • Phoebus on 20/03/2021 - 14:23
            +1

            @OzHan: That evil are they? Do they use children as sex slaves to control and blackmail politicians and industrialists, or not that evil?

            • Binchicken22 on 20/03/2021 - 17:06

              @Phoebus: Blackmail, na they don't need that, they just straight up kidnap and "disappear" people.

        • [Deactivated] on 20/03/2021 - 13:53
          +3

          In few years down the track, if us Australians continue to let CCP take control of our information than they will have us by the balls. Information is everything and almost all information flows through the router. I am guilty of buying Chinese stuff in the past but I as I learn more and more I see how harmful it can be for countries who abide by rule of law unlike CCP china

  • Goliegosh on 20/03/2021 - 11:34

    Awesome. Will this work with HFC? I am not sure as it's not listed on the compatible section of modems from my ISP.

    • Twix on 20/03/2021 - 11:46

      It works with HFC. Who is your ISP?

      • Goliegosh on 20/03/2021 - 12:01

        Tangerine

        • Twix on 20/03/2021 - 12:04
          +1

          It's compatible with Tangerine. Plug in the Xiaomi Mi to the NBN NTD.

    • flagger on 20/03/2021 - 11:46
      +1

      It will work on HFC, but your ISP has to use DHCP for authentication. If it requires vlan tagging, this router won't work as there is no way to set a vlan tag on the WAN. (There is a way to set the vlan tag by hacking the config files).

    • ozbargaindeals on 20/03/2021 - 15:08

      Using it in HFC connection. Amazing speed and so smooth. Moreover this is wifi6.

  • nadan on 20/03/2021 - 11:35

    Will this be any better than TPLINK Archer D9?

  • pc6673 on 20/03/2021 - 11:37

    Good price, but if most of your home device/phone still stay at wifi5 stage, no need to buy this if you already have good router like ac68u. The bottleneck would be your network adapter/ethernet card. If you already got a lot of wifi6 mobile devices/pc with 2.5G ethernet card, then choose AX6000.

  • fluffycat on 20/03/2021 - 11:49

    The specs on the pcbyte page refer to this router being expected to be able to operate in mesh (ie. two or more of the units meshed together) at some time in 2020 via an OTA firmware update.
    Did that update occur? Are these units now 'meshable'? Are they meshable via ethernet backhaul?

  • phynicle on 20/03/2021 - 11:50

    I've got an old nighthawk, how does this compare?

    • emoticon on 20/03/2021 - 11:52
      -1

      If your router is old, you won’t find anything better for $100.

  • FKG on 20/03/2021 - 12:04
    +1

    Chinese spy box

    • DoctorCalculon on 22/03/2021 - 02:48

      Yet, you have upvoted the deal.

  • InternetCrusader on 20/03/2021 - 12:05

    ..

  • love2buy on 20/03/2021 - 12:06

    So this is half way between a normal router and a mesh setup?

    • Twix on 20/03/2021 - 12:12

      It's a normal router.

      • love2buy on 20/03/2021 - 12:21

        I mean performance wise

  • emoticon on 20/03/2021 - 12:06
    +2

    I private messaged the OP who said they spoke to a Xiaomi engineer in Australia - they were told the wifi performance of the Australian version of this router should be similar to or better than the Chinese version, and is closer to the Chinese version rather than the Euro/Global version.

    Take this info with a grain of salt but if true is good news.

    https://ibb.co/wzD2fC7

    • InternetCrusader on 20/03/2021 - 12:13

      Hey Bud,

      Can you help me with my query :)

      I have a IINET Ultra Broadband which I believe is VDSL2. Is this router compatible?
      The TP-Link VR1600V router that they gave me is pathetic :(

      • ChadHominem on 20/03/2021 - 12:19
        +3

        I think you can use the tp link as modem only and pass through wan connection to this router

      • emoticon on 20/03/2021 - 12:34
        +3

        Yup max is right. You can. It’s a process but simple enough to do.

        Here’s a guide you can follow. You’ll be using the TP link as your “modem” only and a separate router for your routing/wifi.

        https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2717311

      • jl434 on 20/03/2021 - 13:08
        +3

        Bridge mode with your modem

        I did that for my TPG FTTB

  • HeelTaker on 20/03/2021 - 12:14

    Kinda feel like this would be overkill for a single story house with NBN100…

    If anyone can convince me otherwise I will grab myself the bargain.

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