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BDI AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router $49.50 (Was $199) Delivered @ BDI Tech

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BDI AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router $49.50 (Was $199) Delivered @ BDI Tech
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EmployeeStephen pan on 19/08/2024 - 18:22 bditech.com.au (751 clicks)
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Qualcomm 5-core chipset: powerful quad-core CPU with single-core NPU hardware acceleration
Full Gigabit Ethernet port to enjoy fast WiFi6, up to 1775Mbps wireless rate
WiFi6 core technology, OFDMA efficient transmission, reduce network congestion
4 external 5dBi high gain omnidirectional antennas, significantly enhance the anti-interference ability of data transmission and signal coverage.
256 MB large memory, stable connection to 128 devices
IPV6 network protocol, WPA3 next-generation WiFi security standard
Ethernet Ports: 1× Gigabit WAN Port, 3× Gigabit LAN Ports

This router can function as a standalone WiFi 6 router and a mesh router, allowing you to add 3 or 4 nodes to your network for greater flexibility in expanding your network coverage. You won't need to buy additional mesh devices to extend your WiFi, simply add another of our routers for easy network expansion.

The AX1800 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router is built on OpenWrt software, an open-source system with a multitude of features that let you easily incorporate advanced capabilities into your router.

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  • oscargamer on 19/08/2024 - 18:33

    Question please.

    I have fixed wireless NBN and a single Deco M9 Plus to supply wifi to the house. Will this device be 'better' than what I have? I currently get about 50/10 from the NBN and good coverage through the house.

    • coxymla on 19/08/2024 - 19:08
      +1

      This is technically better; your AC wifi does 867 Mbps and this AX does 1201 Mbps, in theory.

      On 50 Mbps internet this will probably be unnoticeable, but if you have many AX-capable devices then it should "work better".

  • tonyjzx on 19/08/2024 - 18:44
    +2

    i wonder who the oem is and how would one get firmware update?

  • EmployeeStephen pan @ BDI Technology on 19/08/2024 - 18:47
    +1

    I can't say which one is better, but we have a 30-day guarantee of service, if you are not happy with the device, we will do a full refund for you and organize the return as well.

  • arctan on 19/08/2024 - 18:50

    Hi Rep - does this router connects NBN FTTP directly?

    • Russ on 19/08/2024 - 19:03

      Except for FTTN, every NBN type requires at least an NBN box in addition to the router. Some, like satellite, require significantly more.

      • tonyjzx on 19/08/2024 - 19:08

        yeah i wouldnt use this as the core router

        just disable all the wifi on the isp supplied router and use this as an ap

      • arctan on 19/08/2024 - 23:22

        There is a NBN box installed already in the garage. So do I just need to plug this router to get the internet?

        • Russ on 20/08/2024 - 02:21
          +1

          So do I just need to plug this router to get the internet?

          That box and a router, like the one in this deal, are all the hardware you'll need to connect to the internet. Assuming, of course, that you already have a PC or laptop or tablet computer or mobile phone to actually USE the internet.

          And you'll need an NBN plan. NBN isn't free, you have to pay a subscription to use the NBN. The very cheapest plans start at about $45/month, or a little cheaper if you're a senior.

          • arctan on 20/08/2024 - 12:22

            @Russ: Yep mate I got everything just unsure what router to go with as i will be move in the next 2 weeks. Thanks for all the details.
            $49 for a wifi 6 router to go with nbn is quite good.

            • Russ on 20/08/2024 - 13:09
              +1

              @arctan: Also, as your NBN box is in the garage, that's usually not a good spot to place the router, as WiFi signals get slower when they have to go through several walls. It sounds like you're moving into a place that already had NBN installed, so see if the previous occupants had an ethernet cable installed so you can put the router in your living area. The living room is generally the best location to place the router, so the signal only needs to travel through one or two walls to get into all of the rooms where you want to use the internet.

              • arctan on 25/08/2024 - 22:21
                +1

                @Russ: Yeah I am hoping to get 3 wifi mesh units so I can get full internet for the whole house. I connect the NBN box with the BDI router and then connect the tp link mesh unit by using the ethernet cable in the living room. The other 2 units will be on upstairs separate rooms.

  • Frederico Z on 19/08/2024 - 19:02
    +3

    I need to unsee this, but the little man on my shoulder is saying get three and see what happens.

    No…..

    Yes…..

    ???

    • tonyjzx on 19/08/2024 - 19:07

      the problem will be you are largely stuck with the firmware it comes with

      the xiaomi is actually a decent router in hardware but the firmware eats a load of shit

      i would not even bother trying to get mesh to work

      i'd get this if openwrt actually works but it doesnt look like it does

  • TheShinySuitMan on 19/08/2024 - 19:19

    $50 delivered? I yolo'd in. Can't be any worse than my TP Link. Let's see how it goes

  • gingerscale on 19/08/2024 - 20:11
    +1

    Does it ping china? if less then 1 an hour im in

  • kmaan on 19/08/2024 - 21:23

    so they say it was $199 and now it is $49.

    • OZKap on 19/08/2024 - 21:56
      +2

      That's how discounts are advertised, yes.

  • dragon41176 on 19/08/2024 - 22:32

    I have bought from them before and highly recommend their after sale service

  • sh4hp on 19/08/2024 - 23:35

    Question, if I connect this to my provider supplied router through LAN, will it be able to transmit my 250mbps internet better?

    And can I piggyback of this to get more LAN ports for my devices? Like from the 1 LAN coming from my current router, can I then use this to split that into 4 other LAN devices through this? Or is the one LAN to the current router a bottleneck?

    • desync on 20/08/2024 - 06:19

      if your router lan port is 1gbps and the wireless routers aren't that far away with line of sight or minimum obstruction

  • desync on 20/08/2024 - 06:19

    have 3 of the white xiaomi ones, paid around $60 per unit around 2 years ago

    just ran a test, this is with 2 routers separated between 3 walls over about 6 meters

    [ 1] 0.0000-2.0000 sec 107 MBytes 449 Mbits/sec
    [ 1] 2.0000-4.0000 sec 105 MBytes 441 Mbits/sec
    [ 1] 4.0000-6.0000 sec 106 MBytes 445 Mbits/sec
    [ 1] 6.0000-8.0000 sec 98.8 MBytes 414 Mbits/sec
    [ 1] 8.0000-10.0000 sec 104 MBytes 437 Mbits/sec
    [ 1] 0.0000-10.0727 sec 521 MBytes 434 Mbits/sec

    they are alright, fast but signal drops off over distance quite quickly, iirc line of sight over same distance sees around 800

    i tried to replace them with "D-Link M32 Eagle Pro AI AX3200 Mesh System 3 Pack" but those actually performed worse so i returned them in pristine condition only for JW computers to screw me with an outrageous partial refund of ~70% - fortunately ebay plus fully refunded within the hour

    at any rate these look better value and unlike my white ax1800 version these can be flashed with openWRT
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006685949730.html

  • dsj1188 on 20/08/2024 - 08:25

    I have one of this which I use as a router. I find that the streaming on my TV is slow and sometimes dropping off as the Tv is 2 rooms away from the router. My NBN plan is 250/20 Mbps. If I buy one of this and connect the TV via an ethernet cable direct to this, will it help? Thanks.

    • Oofy Doofy on 20/08/2024 - 10:39

      Do you know how to access your router settings?

      • dsj1188 on 20/08/2024 - 12:48

        Yes. I do.

  • Oofy Doofy on 20/08/2024 - 10:40

    Can this have stock Openwrt installed on it? If so, it'll be a good option for a lot of people here.

    • gingerscale on 20/08/2024 - 11:09
      +1

      Not supported apparently otherwise would have jumped on it

    • EmployeeStephen pan @ BDI Technology on 20/08/2024 - 13:40
      +1

      the current openwrt Firmware Version is: OpenWrt R24.5.1 / LuCI Master (git-24.141.58422-8db02ef)

      we think this version is much stable and powerful, you are freely to install other version, just please do not burn it, as we can not help you with the warranty at that time.

      • Oofy Doofy on 20/08/2024 - 13:43

        So basically your GUI over the top of Openwrt base OS?

        AFAIK, one can't flash stock Openwrt without killing the manufacturer's GUI/frontend (which is good and bad, but you're either going to learn how to use stock Openwrt, otherwise don't bother installing it, IMO)

        • Russ on 20/08/2024 - 14:21

          So basically your GUI over the top of Openwrt base OS?

          ??? The firmware version says "LuCI", so isn't LuCI the GUI?

          https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/luci/luci.essentials

          • Oofy Doofy on 20/08/2024 - 15:34

            @Russ: Just like Gli.net routers that use an Openwrt base, but have their frontend over the top.

            I have no experience with this company's routers, so I can't say I know, which is why I asked for clarification.

            • Russ on 21/08/2024 - 19:32

              @Oofy Doofy: I've read through some of the comments on the OpenWRT page, and it sounds like nobody is interested in putting in the effort to make OpenWRT run on it.

              Yes, they've based their firmware on OpenWRT, but it appears the router barely has enough RAM to make it work. If you wanted to run "normal" OpenWRT, you'd have to know a heap of configuration information that the manufacturer doesn't provide, and nobody else has managed to work out. And you'd most likely have to load a cut-down version of OpenWRT due to the low memory available.

              Hence why the seller recommends not trying.

              • Oofy Doofy on 21/08/2024 - 19:42

                @Russ: They've got a very recent version of openwrt running behind the scenes, so there's little doubt this device can handle it.

                • Russ on 21/08/2024 - 19:43

                  @Oofy Doofy: Read the comments yourself. Not the full version of OpenWRT, by the looks of it.

                  • Oofy Doofy on 21/08/2024 - 19:49

                    @Russ: They're using it, it's just that they have their own GUI to simplify everything.

                    If i understand the OP correctly, you can flash the stock version of openwrt and use it, but due to not wanting people to have any issues, they are not recommending people to flash it.

                    • Russ on 21/08/2024 - 19:56

                      @Oofy Doofy: The OP probably has no idea of OpenWRT compatibility. Who are you going to trust, a salesman, or the OpenWRT forum?

                    • Russ on 21/08/2024 - 22:20

                      @Oofy Doofy: If you're after an OpenWRT-compatible router, this deal has a faster router, cheaper:
                      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/862337

                      And OpenWRT say it is compatible.

                      • Oofy Doofy on 22/08/2024 - 07:49

                        @Russ: I have several routers. I'm always developing Openwrt backend.

                        There's lots of defaults I'd change for Openwrt, but there are "nerds", and there are nerds.

      • Namidairo on 21/08/2024 - 22:41
        +1

        the current openwrt Firmware Version is: OpenWrt R24.5.1 / LuCI Master (git-24.141.58422-8db02ef)

        Pretty clear that this isn't a stock OpenWrt image. I can only find references to this on Chinese sites, possibly an image vaguely based off popular CN OpenWrt forks?

        Although given it's a Qualcomm 11ax router of unknown providence, this surprises me not.

        I'd avoid purchasing a Qualcomm based 11ax router if you were looking to run OpenWrt anyway.

  • EmployeeStephen pan @ BDI Technology on 30/08/2024 - 16:45

    Hi All

    For anyone with the device can not save setting, please help to update the firmware before config.

    please download the patch file and upload it to your device, then the issue should be resolved.

    new bin/firmware:
    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m3hwrgdlo8nj8knuulyew/2808pat…

    You can follow below procedure to update the bin file:
    On the UI, go to System -> Backup/Flash Firmware-> click on the last button, "Choose File" -> choose the bin file from your pc, then click on the "FLASH IMAGE".

    Regards
    Stephen

    • Namidairo on 31/08/2024 - 14:08

      Ohhhhhh, it's a Xiaomi CR660x then.

      Explained: These are Mediatek-based AX1800 routers from Xiaomi, but are only available via ISP plans. Basically the Chinese equivalent of of Telstra modems that everyone sells on gumtree, but with even more mediocre specs.

      They're decent, but they're also $25 boxed if you're in China. If you like it pre-flashed and don't mind the so-so CPU… Maybe? Just don't depend on enough grunt from the CPU to have QoS shaping working above 200-300mbit.

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