Xiaomi Mi AIoT Router AX3600: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

Xiaomi Mi AIoT Router AX3600 router
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The Xiaomi Mi AIoT Router AX3600 runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the qualcommax/ipq807x target, and has been supported since 23.05.0. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the ath10k-ct 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 IPQ8071A
CPU 4 cores @ 1400 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Flash 256 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 4
WiFi generation WiFi 6 (AX)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax
WLAN hardware Qualcomm QCN5024, Qualcomm QCN5054, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9889
WLAN driver ath10k-ct, ath11k
OpenWrt target qualcommax / ipq807x
Package architecture aarch64_cortex-a53
Current release 25.12.5
Supported since 23.05.0
Install method see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 2A via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 1000 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the Mi AIoT Router AX3600

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 devicepage.

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

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