Huawei AX3 Pro Wi-Fi 6 Router Review, Comparison vs Mi AX1800 | Unboxing
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2020
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“Huawei AX3 Pro: Cheapest in its category”
In this video, I will setup and perform a full review of the Huawei WiFi6 Router AX 3 Pro. First, I will unbox the router and set up the device using the Huawei AI Life App as well as the Web Interface. Then I will perform speed tests and compare it to the Xiaomi Mi Router AX1800. The AX3 Pro supports the 160MHz bandwidth, Game Acceleration, and Mesh Networking like the Mi AX3600 Router. I will go through the various features and settings of the AX3 Pro in the video. I will also check if it can be connected via Mesh networking to the Mi AX1800.
In the future, I will perform a full comparison with range tests, cooling performance, etc. between the Huawei AX3 Pro, Xiaomi Mi AX1800 and Redmi AX5 Wi-Fi 6 Routers.
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Global Firmware Notice:
The Huawei AX3 Pro Global Firmware (Download given link below) with multiple language support (English etc.) is now available. However, the bad news is that the global firmware is not compatible with the Chinese Version Hardware of AX3 Pro. This is because the AX3 Pro (WS7200-20) released in Europe is a downgraded version of the Chinese Version (WS7200). The Chinese Version that I reviewed in this video is a more powerful router with more inbuilt signal amplifiers than the European version. I also heard another International version (WS7200-30 FCC) may be available, which may be similar to the Chinese version. I hope the firmware is compatible and if anyone gets it please let me know. Anyways, if you need the current Global firmware, you can download it from here: drive.google.com/uc?id=13UzXB.... Thank you.
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For using network will I have to insert SIM?
No there is no Sim card option in any of these routers. These are just WiFi 6 routers and not modems. You can look for this one www.banggood.com/custlink/K3vYrvpylD and there are other 4G modem routers with SIM support. You can search for it. Thanks.
Thanks for the wonderful review! Could you please tell me what is the difference between the ax3 pro and the ax3? What is the real difference between the quad core and dual core version? I ask this because I ordered three pieces of HONOR router 3 wifi 6 which is basically the same as the ax3 non pro version. Now I don't know if i should cancel and buy the pro... Your help is much appreciated. Thank you.
@@orik6444 AX3 and AX3 Pro are not very different. The CPU is the main difference. AX3 is dual core 1.2GHz and Pro is Quad Core 1.4GHz. Another difference is the NFC feature of Pro is not there in the AX3. And the power consumption is also different (Max 12W AX3 and Max 24W AX3 Pro). I do not see other differences, but I do not know the actual performance difference because I do not have the AX3 to compare. Thanks.
Thank you so much for the detailed information :) hope the ax3 would be good.. Again thank you!
Thank you so much! Finally someone points 2.4 and 5 can be assigned separately.
Thank you for your comment.
Ax3 pro can access remotely ? Like mi router application ?
Informative video 😍
Thanks a lot. Last question can the Xiaomi AX1800 be used as network extension with this Huawei router (primary router)?
Yes you can use AX1800 as an extender (Non-Mesh) using the Huawei as primary router. Thanks.
Can it do mesh via AP mode like Xiaomi does?
This man is already living in heaven. :)
Thanks Sir ,more REVIEW
hello, what is the available channel band for 5GHz Wifi ?
I bought 4 pieces of AX3 Pro router (Quad Core), to do a mesh setup. The signal strength is poor. I saw on the bottom that I should have the WS7200 (Chinese?) Version. Could You tell me where to download the latest version of the Chinese firmware so that maybe it increases the power? Thanks in advance! ;-)
Great. Thanks.
Thank you for your comment.
They fix the firmware so it works properly in just ap mode? The Chinese market one
Thanks for the detailed overview - I wanted to see chsnnel settings and they are there. I am looking for a good wifi for my Quest 2 Virtual Desktop and this looks like good option.
I am also looking for a router for Q2, did you go with the ax3 pro?
@@18621005194 Yeah, I did. Seems to perform well so far. obviously, I don't have another wifi 6 router to compare to. The set up was a breeze too.
In case you don't know, when you set it up - make sure it's wired to your pc in the same room you're playing. And using wifianalyzer app on you phone check the clearest channel and set your wifi to use that.
I also disabled 2.4ghz wifi as for Q2 5ghz iz what I need and why tax the router any more than necessary.
@@MartinzW thx, btw is there significant lag or what
@@18621005194 There is some delay compared to native quest games but not that noticeable (to me at least). What will annoy you more is that not all games on Steam are made for Quest controllers. Seems like Unreal Engine games are the most common offenders.
My ISP speed is 100Mbps shall i go with Ax3pro?
currently i m using very basic router tp link router TL WR740N
Can you please suggest budgeted router for 100Mbps
Will this router be good for downloading and online gaming in xbox?
It seems the max ssid for 2.4ghz is only 2 including guest. On top of that when used in mesh mode you can only extend the main ssid signal.
thanks for the review , can i use ax1800 or ax3 pro as access point ? connect them directly by cable from the main router ?
Yes you can use these routers as Access Point. Thanks.
@@DSmartLife How do you use as Access Point? I can't seem to connect to the internet. My other other access point connects directly.
@@Newboybe Which router are you using?
Ax3 pro. Thank you for the reply. I managed to connect it already. Took almost 2 days😅. Of course the Chinese language didn't help very much....
@@Newboybe Good to know. Yeah the Chinese firmware is a problem. Waiting to get the global firmware to update. Thanks for your comment.
Like your videos. Hope you can try the performance of 2 ax1800 wifi 6 mesh system, if it is better thsn regular mesh system.
Thank you for your support. I'll try Mesh between AX1800 and Redmi AX5 once the Redmi AX5 gets the mesh update. Let's see the coverage performance using WiFi 6. I'll keep you informed. Thanks.
@@DSmartLife i think they release the ax5 firmware update with mesh today July 15 2020
DSmartLife sir Is there any sim option ?
I have the non pro version.. I wonder if it'll connect to my AX6000 to form a mesh...after all it's been 2 years
Are points 2.4 and 5 assigned separately? is it possible to create just one point? Greetings from Brazil
Yes it's possible to combine both 2.4 and 5 GHz into single SSID in the settings. Thanks.
Does this router support the q2 pro WiFi extenders?
Btw great video 👍🏻
I don't have a definitive answer but I think it should support most Huawei Routers in the WiFi Relay mode. Thanks.
Yes it does support it. Look at the description of the app huawei hi link at the App Store it says it supports the q2 pro
does this router have QoS feature?
Hello, hope you can answer thiis. As the manual is in Chinese, can you tell me how do I connect both AX3 with mesh? what is the simplest way to do it?
I currently don't have another Huawei Router to test the Mesh networking. I'll get my Honor Router 3 next week and I can do a video. However, these are the instructions:
Method 1: Wired connection
Prepare a network cable with one end connected to any interface on the Huawei router AX3, and the other end connected to the WAN port of the other Huawei/Honor router. After the connection, there is no need for any settings, the system will automatically complete the networking.
NOTE:
If your other Huawei/Honor router also has WAN/LAN adaptation, the network cable connected from the Huawei router AX3 can be connected to any interface on it. If your other Huawei/Honor router has already been set up, please restore it to the factory setting before the system can automatically complete the networking.
Method 2: Wireless connection
If your other Huawei/Honor router is brand new, you can do it directly. If you have already set it, you need to restore it to the factory setting, and then follow the steps below.
Step 1: Place your other Huawei/Honor router within one meter of Huawei router AX3 and power on.
Step 2: The light on Huawei router AX3 automatically changes to slow flash, press its “H” key at this time, and wait for the other Huawei/Honor router indicators to be connected successfully (for example, the green light is always on), that is to complete the networking.
Step 3: After networking, you can move the router to another room and turn on the power.
I will test the mesh soon after I get my Honor Router and let you know. Thanks.
@@DSmartLife I have been trying for days now to connect 3 AX3 routers into a mesh connection but it is not working. I do not get a green flashing light so I can press the H key for them to connect. I have connected the first AX3 by cable to my ISP modem to set it up. I can add that one by using the AI app, after a while it turns green and it is connected. If I try to add another AX3 by placing it next to the first AX3 the light stays red, it doesnt flash. I have put them back to factory setting multiple times now but no succes. Any idea how I could sove this?
Which one Will be good to use with an Oculus quest 2 wireless vr to pc connection
Either Huawei AX3 Pro or the Mi AX1800 should be good since the Quest 2 supports Wi-Fi 6. Thanks.
Is Huawei AX3 Pro working with AX6 Pro as Mesh?
Hi. Is the wifi relay option of ax3 operates in repeater mode of mesh system?
Yes in the AX3 Pro it is the Mesh system. Thanks.
@@DSmartLife but the works with any mesh router also if from other brands?
No. They specified as Huawei and Honor routers. I don't think it will work with other brands. It didn't work with Xiaomi but didn't try with Others. Thanks.
@@gaetanolampugnani8250 normally just only compactible with its own brand routers
Hello, is there any parental control options on this router? Thanks!
Yes there are parental controls. It's shown in my video at 4:28 and 4:49. You can control the traffic on a particular device under parental controls. Thanks.
DSmartLife thanks!
Can you make a video about locally upgrade the Huawei AX3 Pro? Because my automatic update not working.
I'm finding it difficult to find the link to download the Firmware. If I find it I'll try to guide you or make a video. Thanks for your comments.
Lino It does not support local firmware upgrades. Huawei does not publish the firmware of their routers. The only way to get the firmware is through the router itself.
Confirm that between Huawei and xiaomi is not compatible in mesh networking? Im using Xiaomi AX5 and planning to get another router for mesh networking. Haven't decide to get whether Xiaomi AX1800 or Huawei AX3 Pro.
It is not compatible with each other. Huawei supports with AX3 and other honor routers. Same goes with Xiaomi, it will support with AX3600/1800/Redmi AX5. Thanks.
@@DSmartLife thanks
Stupid question incoming, is the ax3 pro a hub style router ie modem and router ? And able to connect via dsl
Sorry the AX3 Pro is just a router, no modem. So you can't use an ADSL modem. You will need a separate modem. Thanks
@@DSmartLife any suggestions to work well with the ax3 pro as mine is bottle necking and crashing all the time
Your DSL modem is provided by the ISP? It should be compatible with your ISP. What's your internet speed? If you have very high speed then you should get a modem with gigabit lan so that your AX3 Pro can be used as a router with no speed bottleneck. Search for DSL modem gigabit in Google. Thanks.
Which of the router Ax3 pro and xiaomi ax5 gives better range and Stable speeds?
AX3 Pro has better range and speed than AX5/AX1800 as Ax3 pro seems to be almost double the power. But the only thing I don't like in AX3 is the heating. It doesn't have very efficient cooling unlike AX5/AX1800. Thanks.
@@DSmartLife because the router base is so close to the supporting surface, that means lacking good air cooling ventilation. My solution is to add support to the base to increase the air space, no need small DC fan. My ax3 pro is cool👍
any sim slot on the router
What about the app on IOS, cuz I cannot find the Huawei AI Life app on the apple store
I think they have changed the name slightly. Can you please try this: apps.apple.com/us/app/huawei-smarthome/id1266194141 and let me know. Thanks.
Can you setup mesh on the Huawei Ax3 ?
Yes you can. I have shown Mesh setup with Honor Router 3 here: ua-cam.com/video/W9BbOay1A2U/v-deo.html. Thanks.
hello, what if you're using third party mesh WiFi? like the TP-LINK DECO, will it work together? Thanks.
@@sayonakoh6672 i bought the ax3 but I don’t think you can cross brands!
I can't connect either my Google Chrome or my Google home with 2.4 or 5ghz wifi from this router. Anybody any idea how to fix this? Previous router never had issues with either Google or device.
Can you tell me what channels are supported at 5ghz on huawei router
Sorry for the late reply. For the AX3 Pro (Chinese) that I have, the supported 5GHz Channels are: 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 149, 153, 157, and 161. Thanks.
@@DSmartLife Thanks for letting me know. My country only support ch 149-161 that's why I need to know supported channels by the router before purchasing
@@UzairAli001 Yeah. So this router will work in your country. Thanks for your comment.
how do you set it up if you are not in china ?
You need not be in China to set it up. Just select the region as China in the app and it will configure the Router. I have shown it in the video here 2:50. You can also use the web interface to set it up if you aren't able to use the App. I have shown this process at 6:09. Thanks.
Can 1700mbit wifi do 1000mbit?
Huawei AX3 Pro vs Tplink xdr3230 how?
WHICH IS BETTER?
HUAWEI AX3 DUALCORE?
XIAOMI AX1800?
REDMI AX5?
which best Huawei AX3 . AX1800? games live ?
Both have similar performance I think. If you have 160Mhz supported device then AX3 Pro is better. AX1800 has better cooling though but only 80Mhz support. Thanks.
@@DSmartLife thanks
can help to try mesh with Honor AX3000?
Sorry I do not have the Honor AX3000 router. If I get in the future I will definitely do a mesh setup. Do you have the Honor AX3000?
@@DSmartLife yes. But still on its way to indonesia
I hope you get it soon. Are you planning to do a mesh network with another Huawei/Honor router?
DSmartLife : i buy to re-sell hehehehe
@@v3ctr412 beli dimana sama berapa harganya bos?
Are you doing AX3 Pro?
Yes this is the Huawei AX3 Pro version. Thanks.
which one is better for gaming redmi ax6 vs ax3 pro vs ax1800
I think AX6 with its 512MB RAM and 6 core processor, it might be more powerful than the other two. Thanks.
@@DSmartLife but it has dual core npu does that really help?
@@TheKillerZmile I hope so. But anyways it has a quad core processors, same chip as the AX3600 flagship. AX3 Pro is only dual core. Thanks.
Which is better Huawei ax3 pro or ax1800
If you have a 160mhz supported device then AX3 pro looks more desirable, otherwise both should be performing similar. Thanks.
Cannot get the router page to translate at all with google translate extension. Any tips?
Why not? The Huawei interface translates well in my case. Try using Google Chrome. Note that you need to have internet access to translate. Thanks.
@@DSmartLife That's what I'm doing.
I'm connected and using the router.
Just won't translate.
@@DSmartLife But I'm using a Mac, maybe that's the difference
Thanks for your reply.
I've managed to work the options on the extension and get it to work. Thanks for your help and your great video.
@@jasonhynes5703 Great that it's fixed now. Thanks for your comments.
C'mon why these companies just let any router mesh with each other. That will be very convenient for customers.
Got one, and now WiFi in living room is no longer buffering. Definitely worth buying. But note that in AP mode, like many extra routers, it will set up its own subnet.
That sounds like what a router mode would do, when ther's no AP mode as such. You can get closer by
1: Turning off the DHCP server
2: Moving router IP away from the xxx.xxx.xxx.1 default gateway.
3: Connecting to the main router via a LAN port instead of the WAN port.
I was looking at the WS7200 to add a few extra cheap AX AP's - but it seems like I should stick with the TP-Link AX10 that has a dedicated AP mode. (Both are about $40 each right now)
does it support repeater mode?
Yes it support WiFi repeater mode. Thanks for your comment.
@@DSmartLife both of them ? thanks for fast reply
@Harbir Saini Yes right, both have repeater function. And if you have the same brand WiFi 6 router you can also set up a Mesh network. Thanks.
Does it use sim card
No, no Sim card. Check this one if you need a 4G Sim Router: ua-cam.com/video/TrvK-NAD7zU/v-deo.html Thanks.
Acwifi wrote that Chinese wifi standards are not the same.
2.4GHz : 100mW
5GHz : band 149 : 500mW
With this router, the best is 153, >153 are not 160MHz compatible.
May be you are right. I just took the face value of the claim by Huawei on the box and specs boasting 160MHz bandwidth. Yes these claims do need verification. Thanks for your comment.
I'm watching this using the AX3 Plus I bought yesterday. I'm sharing a neighbor's fiber-optic 5g connection, but my experience was just awful. Because of the walls and such, the repeater I was using was wildly inconsistent with speed. I was often unable to view a 144fps video without buffering. 😑
Now that I'm using this router as my extender, I don't have a problem watching 4k Dolby Vision HDR. 😁
The only downside is that it's Huawei and it might be susceptible to direct government intrusion. I wouldn't use this if I was a government official. 😳
Thank you for your comments. Happy to hear that your internet has been improved.
just to know Huawei is a TOP choice in Networking. The feature Plus ( +) in WiFi 6 Plus is only compatible with Huawei devices because Huawei developed this feature with WiFi Alliance. It doesn't work with other companys' devices. Big deal! If you want, you can search for the positives of the "plus"
i tried to use speedtest ooakla and is not reflecting the speed that you have for hauwei ax3 pro how did you that? i have 75mbps from isp and i bought that router still 75mbps why still not changing in my end? can you please help me
My ISP speed is 1Gbps. You cannot have increase in internet speed over your ISP speed even if you use Wifi 6 router. However your local network Bandwidth May be increased. Thanks.
@@DSmartLife so does that mean if i pay my provider for 50 mbs the max will be 50mbs even with a high end router? The only benefits will be bigger range and wp3 security?
@@vladimirputinski9931 Your internet speed is decided by your ISP, not your router. With a WiFi 6 router, you can get better WLAN with multi device network connections, enhanced security, etc. Your local WiFi speed can be Gbps but internet speed is limited by your ISP. It is the same concept of having a Gbps ethernet connection, just your local bandwidth is Gigabit. Thanks.
Don't worry, they will be collecting your data anyway. :) Thanks for the comparison! Looks like a compelling device. Isn't a comparison with the Xiaomi Mi Router AX3600 more equal? Looks like the AX3600 has a better processor/memory. This Huawei is certainly cheap.
Yeah sadly, I don't have the AX3600. And Just comparing to the AX1800 coz of the same price level. Thanks.
Try also Honor AX3000
Not equal, AX3600 is more expensive.
Can we use a mesh
Yes, it can mesh with other Huawei or Honor WiFi 6 routers. Thanks.
hello is this compatible with 3rd party mesh WiFi? like the TP-LINK DECO? Thanks.
@@sayonakoh6672 No, mesh is only compatible with Huawei and Honor routers. It will work as a repeater with other routers. Thanks.
@@DSmartLife Thanks for the response. However, I'm still wondering why it wouldn't work? I'm from the Philippines and one of our ISP provides a free modem/router when you subscribe to their internet plan. And when I checked the router/modem it came from Huawei, it's being manufactured by Huawei. Now, here's the thing. Those generic routers from our ISP are compatible with almost all brands of wireless router and mesh wifi system. Why do you think it will not work (HUAWEI AX3 PRO) if I use it as a wireless router then use a third-party mesh wifi (TP-LINK DECO E4)? Thanks and I will wait for your response. 😁
@@sayonakoh6672 Different Mesh protocols, bandwidth, and roaming algorithms can be used by different manufacturers. Huawei specifies that the mesh will be compatible with other Huawei/honor routers that feature the H button. Moreover, you can also check the TP-LINK specifications. I think they have specified only deco routers for mesh compatibility. However it doesn't mean that the routers will not work with each other. It will work as a repeater or a normal router but I don't think mesh will work. I think your Huawei routers may be connected as a repeater, not mesh. Thanks.
is it for 5g or 4g?
Can you teach how to bypass ISP speed cap?
No sense to test the speed so close to the router.
You should check it far away, in different room
Can you change the language to english ?
No, it is not possible with the Chinese version. The International Version comes with multilingual firmware. However, the Huawei AI Life App comes in English. Thanks.
@@DSmartLife okay thanks!
Not a good mesh
so huawei is better
This guy already living in hell😈😈👍👍✌️🤞
Hi
What would be the password please