Overview Mi Router 4 - new router Xiaomi, which increases the speed of Wi-Fi-connection 4 times

Without access to the network can not live today. In this case it is of great importance not only to the very existence of the Internet, but also its quality. If the pages are loaded slowly and constantly breaks the connection, it's just exasperated.

Why inhibits wifi

Network speed Wi-Fi influenced by many different factors. This transmitter power, and its location, and obstacles on the propagation path. But sometimes the greatest impact have interference from other devices and networks.

The wireless network uses two frequency ranges - 2.4 and 5 GHz, with the majority of gadgets in the first work exactly. As a result, devices interfere with each other, which leads to a reduction in the data rate.

Sometimes you can improve the situation simple search channels. How to do it, we have already written earlier. But this method does not always help, as free channels can not just stay. And then there is only one option - to move to the 5 GHz band, which is still used very little. However, this would require a new modern router.

Why Mi WiFi Router 4

We will not try to impress you listing all the technical features and supported standards. Most regular users it is absolutely unnecessary. Suffice it to say that this is a fresh model that was born in the spring. So, with the support of new technologies there just okay.

In addition, Mi WiFi Router 4, like all products Xiaomi, looks good. It's a cute little gadget is made of white plastic, that will look great in any environment.

The only negative - no holes for wall mounting. However, if you really need to, then dig up a couple of holes in the ventilation grille on the back cover there is no trouble.

Well, the last reason is the excellent value and consumer properties of the device. Find more feature-rich router, of course, not difficult, but it will cost much more expensive. You can try to save, but then you have to limit ourselves to some obscure Chinese rattle.

How to connect the new router

Everything is very simple. First, connect the device to the network, and then inserted into the connector marked in blue cable from your ISP.

After that you should install on your smartphone a special application Mi Wi-Fi (Android, iOS). Next, enter your account details in the Mi-services or create a new user. Setting up the router options in most cases automatically. You only need to specify the network name and password, and then enter the data on all devices to connect.

If you want to enter data provided by your provider manually, you have to connect to the router via a web interface. To do this, enter in your browser's address 192.168.31.1 line and press "Enter". Before you open the router control panel, where you can make all the necessary settings.

Yes, the web interface of the router Xiaomi Mi Router 4 is available so far only in Chinese, but for an experienced person to understand it will not be difficult. We hope that soon also will be the international version of the localization for different countries.

With the result that

Test results Mi Router 4 exceeded all our expectations.

All devices connected to the network 5 GHz, showed more than fourfold increase in bit rate. In the screenshot below you can see for yourself that the initial download speed was approximately 15-20 Mbit / s, and after replacing the router is greater than 80 Mbit / s (top three lines).

As for the older devices, they easily connected to the second network by Mi Router 4 2.4 GHz. In this case, the speed of growth was not as impressive, but still noticeable. And most importantly - the connection has become more stable and sustainable, without failures and breaks even at peak loads.

If you want to dramatically improve the quality of the wireless network in my apartment, the Xiaomi Mi Router 4 - the perfect solution. It has a modern look that works steadily and is worth all 2509 rubles. Just nothing compared with the savings of time and nerves, you get a result.

The author expresses his gratitude to the company TomTop for providing the test device.