Xiaomi Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender Boosts Coverage and Adds Ethernet Port

Key Takeaways

1. The Xiaomi Wi-Fi Range Extender AX1500 is designed to improve wireless network coverage at home and may soon launch internationally.
2. It supports Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) with speeds up to 1,500 Mbit/s on 2.4 and 5 GHz bands but does not support the 6 GHz band.
3. The device features two antennas for signal transmission, can operate in a mesh network, and has an access point mode.
4. It supports multiple encryption protocols, including WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA3-SAE for security.
5. The extender includes a Gigabit Ethernet port for wired connections and has a compact design with status LEDs and a Wi-Fi connection button.

Designed to improve wireless network coverage at home, the Xiaomi Wi-Fi Range Extender AX1500 has recently shown up on the company’s global site, hinting at a possible international launch.

Pricing and Availability

As anticipated, Xiaomi’s product page lacks specifics about pricing and when it will be available, but it does include comprehensive specifications and an overview of the device’s features and abilities.

Technical Specs

Similar to the Xiaomi Router AX1500, this Wi-Fi Range Extender AX1500 supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard (IEEE 802.11ax), allowing data speeds of up to 1,500 Mbit/s across the standard 2.4 and 5 GHz frequency bands with a 2×2 antenna configuration – however, it does not support the 6 GHz band. Of course, the device is still compatible with all earlier Wi-Fi standards (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac).

Design and Features

Signal transmission is managed by two antennas that stick up from the left and right sides, looking a bit like ears on the device. Not only does the AX1500 boost Wi-Fi coverage but it can also be used in a mesh network and features an access point mode. For security, it supports the following encryption protocols: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA3-SAE.

Measuring 84 x 82 x 168 mm (3.3 x 3.2 x 6.6 in), the Xiaomi Wi-Fi Range Extender AX1500 has a Gigabit Ethernet port at the bottom, which lets devices connect to a network via a wired connection. The front panel has two status LEDs and a button to connect to the home Wi-Fi network.

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