
Xiaomi - Redmi Router AC2100
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Based on 1 year's data from Mar 18, 2026 How it works
I have 4 APs myself: two Zyxel NBG6716's, a Xiaomi Redmi AC2100 and Xiaomi Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition. All of them are running OpenWrt, not the manufacturer's original firmware. That said, I wouldn't necessarily recommend any of them. Neither Xiaomi is good with original firmware and the Zyxels are getting a little long in the tooth.
Go for Xiaomi Redmi rather than Xiaomi. Xiaomi routers are based on problematic Qualcomm, while Redmi are based on quite well supported Realtek. And while Qualcomm is supported, it is mostly heavy lifted by the strong CPU rather than using NSS HW acceleration.
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