Xiaomi · Redmi · Released 2022
Xiaomi Redmi AX6000 (Redmi Router AX6000)
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- OpenWrt compatibility
- Fully supportedup to 25.12.6
- Our recommendation
- Advanced Users Only
- Difficult installation
- Hardware revision warning
Filogic 830 with 4×4 AX6000 Wi-Fi and 512 MB RAM for little money; installation needs SSH access to the stock firmware.
- CPU
- 4-core · 2.0 GHz · ARM 64-bit
- RAM / Flash
- 512 MB / 128 MB
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Fastest port
- 1 GbE
Tested by us: No. Specifications and compatibility independently researched from manufacturer and OpenWrt documentation.· Last reviewed Oct 10, 2026
Quick answers
- Does it support OpenWrt?
- Yes, with official images since OpenWrt 23.05.0; latest release with images: 25.12.6.
- Is installation easy?
- Hard. Gain SSH access to the stock firmware, back up the flash, then install OpenWrt (stock or OpenWrt U-Boot layout) as described on the device page.
- Is it powerful enough for WireGuard?
- WireGuard suitability: Excellent. Benchmark not yet tested.
- Does it have enough RAM and flash?
- 512 MB RAM, 128 MB flash. Plenty of room for VPN, SQM, ad blocking and extra packages.
- Does it have 2.5 GbE?
- No. Fastest wired port: 1 GbE.
- Would we buy it today?
- Yes for experienced users who can buy it easily; otherwise the Flint 2 is the easier Filogic 830 router.Opinion
- What should I buy instead?
- Consider GL.iNet Flint 2. See Alternatives below.Opinion
Overview
Editorial opinionThe Redmi AX6000 offers MediaTek's quad-core 2 GHz Filogic 830 and 4×4 Wi-Fi 6 at a budget price, which made it popular with OpenWrt users. It is mostly sold in China.
Like other Xiaomi routers, installing OpenWrt starts by gaining SSH access to the stock firmware. All four ports are gigabit.
OpenWrt compatibility
Factual data- OpenWrt support
- Fully supported
- Support status
- Current stable release
- First release with images
- 23.05.0
- Latest release with images
- 25.12.6
- Snapshot only
- No
- Target
mediatek/filogic- Build profile
- xiaomi_redmi-router-ax6000-stock, xiaomi_redmi-router-ax6000-ubootmod
- Hardware revision warning. Mainly sold in China with Chinese-language firmware. The installation method depends on the stock firmware version; check the device page first.
Source: official OpenWrt build data and Table of Hardware, data as of Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC.
Hardware specifications
Factual data- SoC
- MediaTek MT7986A (Filogic 830)
- CPU architecture
- ARM 64-bit (aarch64)
- CPU cores
- 4
- CPU clock
- 2.0 GHz
- RAM
- 512 MB
- Flash storage
- 128 MB NAND
- Expandable storage
- None
- USB
- None
Source: openwrt.org
Network and Wi-Fi
Factual data- Ethernet ports
- 4
- Layout
- 1× 1 GbE WAN + 3× 1 GbE LAN
- WAN speed
- 1 GbE
- LAN speed
- 1 GbE
- Multi-gig ports
- None
- VLAN support
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 · AX6000 · 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Standards
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz
- Yes / Yes / No
- Max wireless speed
- 6.0 Gbps (theoretical)
- Radios
- 2
- Wi-Fi chipset
- MediaTek MT7976GN + MT7976AN
- Antennas
- —
Installation difficulty
Editorial opinion- Installation difficulty
- Hard
- Usual method
- Gain SSH access to the stock firmware, back up the flash, then install OpenWrt (stock or OpenWrt U-Boot layout) as described on the device page.
- Recovery difficulty
- Hard
- Recovery method
- Xiaomi recovery tool or serial console.
Our rating of how hard a first installation and an unbrick are for someone comfortable with a web interface. Always follow the official device page for exact steps.
Performance
Factual data- NAT routing throughput
- Benchmark not yet tested
- SQM (cake) shaping limit
- Benchmark not yet tested
VPN performance
Factual data- WireGuard throughput
- Benchmark not yet tested
- OpenVPN throughput
- Benchmark not yet tested
Suitability ratings are our estimate from the CPU and architecture, not measurements. See the methodology.
Pros and cons
Editorial opinionPros
- Quad-core 2 GHz Filogic 830
- 4×4 AX6000 Wi-Fi
- 512 MB RAM
- Low price
Cons
- Installation needs SSH access to the stock firmware
- Gigabit ports only
- Mainly sold in China
Editorial scores
Editorial opinion- Overall
- 7.2 / 10
- OpenWrt friendliness
- 7.0 / 10
- Ease of installation(higher is easier)
- 3.5 / 10
- Performance
- 8.5 / 10
- VPN performance
- 8.5 / 10
- Value
- 9.0 / 10
Where to buy
- Check price at AliExpress (opens in a new tab)AliExpressCheck availability
Other regions (1)
- Check price at Amazon Deutschland (opens in a new tab)Amazon DeutschlandGermany · Check availability
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