Xiaomi Router 4A Gigabit Edition v1

Specifications§

Processor

MediaTek MT7621AT, MIPS, 880 MHz

Flash memory

16 MB SPI

RAM

128 MB

Ethernet

2 × 1G LAN + 1 × 1G WAN

USB

none

Wi-Fi chip

MediaTek MT7603EN, MediaTek MT7612EN

Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz

N, 40MHz, 2x2, 300MB/s, 64QAM

Wi-Fi 5 GHz

AC, 80MHz, 2x2, 867MB/s, 256QAM

Build features§

• FunctionalityExcept:
  Cloud services
• Factory resetWith the Reset button
• LEDsYes
• Mesh compatibilityWith original devices and clones
• Built-in storageEntware cannot be installed

Preparing for flashing§

1. Download and unpack the firmware archive The “Download” button is in the panel under the device name.
2. Connect the router to the computer with a cable (Ethernet) Flashing over Wi-Fi is not possible.

Installing from stock firmware§

1. Reset and setup Reset the router, go through the initial setup and set the password 12345678.

2. Running the script Run !Start.bat and choose items 1 to 4 one by one. A backup of the current firmware and the EEPROM appear in the data folder.

   

3. Preparing the EEPROM In the “Set MAC” tool, load the saved eeprom.bin and enter the MAC address from the sticker. Download the prepared EEPROM.

4. EEPROM backup (if the system was installed before) If the device was flashed earlier, save an EEPROM backup in Breed.

   

5. Flashing In the second item of the second tab, choose the firmware, clear the last 2 checkboxes and confirm the upload.

   

6. Restoring the EEPROM After the installation, enter Breed again by holding Reset and restore the EEPROM (the one saved in Breed or the one from the online tool).

   

After the reboot the device starts

Updating the firmware§

To update, use the method for SPI memory.

Reverting to stock firmware§

You will need the flash memory backup (16 or 32 MB) saved before flashing. The steps are in the instructions for SPI memory.

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Installed components§