Xiaomi Mi AIoT AX6000: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

Xiaomi Mi AIoT AX6000 router

The Xiaomi Mi AIoT AX6000 runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the qualcommax/ipq50xx target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the ath11k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.70) WiFi 6 (AX) Install: moderate

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Specifications

SoC Qualcomm IPQ5018
CPU 2 cores @ 1000 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 4 (2.5G)
WiFi generation WiFi 6 (AX)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax
WLAN hardware Qualcomm IPQ5018, Qualcomm QCN9024, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9889
WLAN driver ath11k
OpenWrt target qualcommax / ipq50xx
Package architecture aarch64_cortex-a53
Current release snapshot
Install method see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12V, 2A via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 500 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the Mi AIoT AX6000

Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: see git-commit.

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Other routers to consider

Sinovoip Banana Pi BPi-R3 Mini

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent $109

Huasifei WH3000

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent

GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2)

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent $170

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