经济实惠的 Wi-Fi 6 路由器正在入侵市场，其中大多数还包括对WPA3加密的支持。这是一件很棒的事情！只能购买昂贵的 Wi-Fi 6 路由器的日子已经一去不复返了。一种经济实惠的型号是Mercusys MR70X。它涵盖了人们需要的所有基本知识，而且价格实惠，大多数人都能负担得起。如果您在商店中找到它，并且想了解更多关于它的真实性能以及对它的期望，请阅读这篇评论：
Mercusys MR70X：它对谁有好处？
该无线路由器适用于：
- 想要一个支持Wi-Fi 6的负担得起的路由器的人(Wi-Fi 6)
- 小房子、两居室或三居室公寓
- 希望路由器也适用于旧标准的用户
优点和缺点
以下是我们喜欢Mercusys MR70X的地方：
- 可接受的价格
- Wi-Fi 6 和 WPA3 加密支持
- 所有现代标准的良好性能：Wi-Fi 4、Wi-Fi 5 和 Wi-Fi 6
- 易于设置和配置
- 用户界面有 20 种语言版本
还有一些缺点需要考虑：
- 没有USB端口
- 没有用于远程控制的移动应用程序
- 固件只能手动更新
- 它不适合 1 Gbps互联网连接
判决
Mercusys MR70X不是一款完美的路由器，但它有很多优点：它的价格是大多数人能负担得起的，它提供 Wi-Fi 6 和WPA3加密，以及对大多数人来说易于配置的固件。使用旧标准时，您获得的速度也符合您的期望，而不仅仅是 Wi-Fi 6。但是，有一些重要的弱点，例如处理固件更新的过时过程和缺少USB端口。如果这些对您来说不是交易破坏者，Mercusys MR70X可能是一个很好的匹配。
拆箱Mercusys MR70X AX1800双频WiFi 6路由器
Mercusys MR70X采用黑色和红色纸板箱，顶盖上有路由器的大图。在侧面，您可以找到有关此路由器规格和功能的大量信息。正如您将自己阅读的那样，这款路由器检查了人们对带有 Wi-Fi 6 的型号的大多数基本期望。
用于Mercusys MR70X的包装(Mercusys MR70X)
在包装盒内，您可以找到以下物品：路由器本身、其电源适配器、一根网线、快速安装指南以及Wi-Fi 6网络问题的故障排除指南。
拆箱 Mercusys MR70X
Mercusys MR70X 提供快速实用的拆箱体验。在包装盒内，您可以找到开始和设置网络所需的一切。(Mercusys MR70X offers a quick and practical unboxing experience. Inside the box, you find everything you need to get started and set up your network.)
硬件规格和设计
不幸的是，关于Mercusys MR70X路由器内部硬件的信息很少。我们不知道它使用什么处理器，也不知道它有多少内存。但是，根据我们的测试，我们怀疑它与TP-Link Archer AX10类似——三核处理器、256 MB RAM和 16 MB 固件存储空间。如您所见，Mercusys MR70X外观相当经典，带有四个不可拆卸的大型外置天线。它的机身由轻质塑料制成，尺寸为 8.2 × 6.8 × 1.6 英寸或 208.8 × 171.6 × 41.7 mm 宽 x 深 x 高。它的重量也只有 12.09 盎司或 343 克，是我们最近测试过的最轻的路由器之一。
Mercusys MR70X有四个不可拆卸的天线
Mercusys MR70X是一款双频无线路由器，支持最新的 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 标准。它也适用于较旧的标准，例如Wi-Fi 5 和 Wi-Fi 4(Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4)。它还支持Wi-Fi 6上的(Wi-Fi 6)2x2 MU-MIMO传输。最大理论带宽划分如下：5 GHz上的 1201 (GHz)Mbps（使用Wi-Fi 6时）和2.4 GHz频段上的574 Mbps（使用Wi-Fi 6时）。Mercusys MR70X支持WPA3无线加密，但默认不启用。您必须在初始设置后手动打开它。
在路由器的背面，您可以找到以下项目：电源插孔、WPS/Reset插孔（查看什么是 WPS(what is WPS)）、用于连接互联网的WAN端口，以及三个工作速度为 1 Gbps的(Gbps)LAN端口。没有可用的USB端口来最大限度地降低生产成本并保持低价。
Mercusys MR70X背面的端口
您会在路由器底部找到一张贴纸，上面有您购买的设备的序列号以及其Wi-Fi的默认名称和密码。(Wi-Fi)还有四个塑料支脚，用于将其固定在平面上。虽然看起来它有用于将其安装在墙上的孔，但事实并非如此。只有两个螺钉可用于打开路由器的外壳并访问里面的东西。
Mercusys MR70X底部的贴纸
Mercusys MR70X的一个有趣方面是它的正面只有一个LED，几乎看不到。它会告诉您路由器是否已打开并连接到互联网，但仅此而已。您不会像其他路由器那样为Wi-Fi和以太网端口获得单独的(Ethernet)LED 。(LEDs)
Mercusys MR70X 只有一个 LED
如果您想了解有关此无线路由器技术规格的更多信息，请访问此页面：Mercusys MR70X 规格(Mercusys MR70X Specifications)。
设置和使用Mercusys MR70X路由器
很少有人知道TP-Link拥有Mercusys品牌。Mercusys MR70X上的快速设置向导就是一个技术证明：它与我们测试的TP-Link Archer AX型号相同。(TP-Link Archer AX)它只使用不同的颜色（红色而不是青色）。只能通过网络浏览器设置此路由器。没有可以像在TP-Link路由器上一样使用的移动应用程序。
快速设置向导从您设置管理员密码开始。然后，您选择您正在使用的互联网连接的时区和类型，输入必要的连接详细信息（如果适用），并个性化您的基本无线设置。
Mercusys MR70X - 快速设置向导
在向导结束时，您会看到设置摘要，您可以登录路由器并更改其他设置。管理界面看起来友好而直接。起初，它只提供任何人都可以理解的基本设置，即使他们不熟悉网络设备和概念。如果您想要更多，请单击Advanced，然后您可以访问路由器的所有可用设置。
Mercusys MR70X的基本界面
高级设置按逻辑组织，大多数人在配置他们想要的东西时应该没有问题。有帮助的一个方面是固件有大约 20 种语言版本。要在语言之间切换，请转到“Advanced -> Time & Language -> Language”，然后选择您想要的语言。
在Mercusys MR70X(Mercusys MR70X)上设置语言
如果有您不理解的设置，现在固件中提供了帮助文档，但您可以查阅Mercusys支持站点上提供的用户手册。
不幸的是，Mercusys MR70X固件不会自动检查固件更新，因此您需要从Mercusys 支持(Mercusys Support)站点获取它们。我们建议您在初始设置完成后执行此操作。您会发现可以提高此路由器性能的新固件版本。在进行任何测量并撰写此评论之前，我们首先升级到最新固件。
更新Mercusys MR70X上的固件是一个手动过程
为了检查Mercusys MR70X的(Mercusys MR70X)Wi-Fi广播质量，我们拿起笔记本电脑，搬到与路由器一墙之隔的房间。我们使用专门的应用程序对其进行了无线传输，该应用程序可以测量平均速度和网络传输可变性。在使用2.4GHz(GHz)频段和Wi-Fi 4标准时，平均速度还可以，但并不令人印象深刻，无线传输的可变性有点高。
Mercusys MR70X - Wi-Fi 4无线(Wireless)传输
当切换到 5 GHz频段和Wi-Fi 5标准时，平均速度要高得多，但可变性也很高，如下所示。
Mercusys MR70X - Wi-Fi 5上的(Wi-Fi 5)无线(Wireless)传输
在Wi-Fi 6标准上，平均速度比使用Wi-Fi 5时稍慢，无线传输的可变性进一步增加。在其他房间，Wi-Fi 6 的(Wi-Fi 6)传输速度比Wi-Fi 5的传输速度快。
Mercusys MR70X - Wi-Fi 6上的(Wi-Fi 6)无线(Wireless)传输
Mercusys MR70X 在所有现代无线标准和可靠的 Wi-Fi 覆盖范围内提供良好的速度。然而，无线传输的可变性可能值得改进。(Mercusys MR70X offers good speeds on all modern wireless standards and solid Wi-Fi coverage. However, the variability of wireless transfers may deserve some improvement.)
如果您想了解有关Mercusys MR70X提供的真实性能的更多信息，包括与其他无线路由器的比较，请转到本评论的下一页。
Mercusys MR70X review: Affordable Wi-Fi 6! -
Affordable Wi-Fi 6 roυters are invading the market, and most of them also include support for WPA3 encryption. That’s a great thing! Gone are the days when you could only buy expensive Wi-Fi 6 routers. One affordable model is Mercusys MR70X. It coverѕ all the basics people need, at an excellеnt price that most can afford. If yоu found it in shops, and yоu want to know more about its real-life performance and what to expect from it, read this revіew:
Mercusys MR70X: Who is it good for?
This wireless router is a suitable choice for:
- People who want an affordable router with support for Wi-Fi 6
- Small houses, two-bedroom, or three-bedroom apartments
- Users who want a router that works well with older standards too
Pros and cons
Here are the things we like about Mercusys MR70X:
- Affordable price
- Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3 encryption support
- Good performance on all modern standards: Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 6
- Easy setup and configuration
- The user interface is available in twenty languages
There are some downsides to consider as well:
- No USB port
- No mobile app for remote control
- The firmware can only be updated manually
- It isn’t a great fit for 1 Gbps internet connections
Verdict
Mercusys MR70X is not a perfect router, but it has many good things going for it: its price is something that most people can afford, it offers Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3 encryption, and firmware that is easy to configure for most people. The speed you get meets your expectations when using older standards, too, not just Wi-Fi 6. However, there are some important weaknesses, like the dated process for handling firmware updates and the lack of a USB port. If these are not deal-breakers for you, Mercusys MR70X may be a great match.
Unboxing the Mercusys MR70X AX1800 dual-band WiFi 6 router
Mercusys MR70X comes in a black and red cardboard box, with a big picture of the router on the top cover. On the sides, you find plenty of information about this router’s specifications and features. As you will read for yourself, this router checks most of the basic expectations people have from a model with Wi-Fi 6.
The packaging used for Mercusys MR70X
Inside the box, you find the following items: the router itself, its power adapter, a network cable, the quick installation guide, and a troubleshooting guide for Wi-Fi 6 networking issues.
Unboxing Mercusys MR70X
Mercusys MR70X offers a quick and practical unboxing experience. Inside the box, you find everything you need to get started and set up your network.
Hardware specifications and design
Unfortunately, there’s little information about the hardware inside the Mercusys MR70X router. We couldn’t find out what processor it uses, nor how much RAM it has. However, from our testing, we suspect it to be similar to that of TP-Link Archer AX10 - triple-core processor, 256 MB of RAM, and 16 MB of storage space for the firmware. As you can see, Mercusys MR70X has a rather classic look, with four large non-detachable external antennas. Its body is made of lightweight plastic, and it has a size of 8.2 × 6.8 × 1.6 inches or 208.8 × 171.6 × 41.7 mm in width x depth x height. It also weighs only 12.09 ounces or 343 grams, making it one of the lightest routers we tested recently.
Mercusys MR70X has four non-detachable antennas
Mercusys MR70X is a dual-band wireless router with support for the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard. It also works with older standards, like Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4. It also has support for 2x2 MU-MIMO transfers on Wi-Fi 6. The maximum theoretical bandwidth is split as follows: 1201 Mbps on the 5 GHz (when using Wi-Fi 6) and 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band (when using Wi-Fi 6). Mercusys MR70X has support for WPA3 wireless encryption, but it is not enabled by default. You must turn it on manually after the initial setup.
On the back of the router, you find the following items: the power jack, the WPS/Reset jack (see what is WPS), the WAN port for connecting to the internet, and three LAN ports work at 1 Gbps. There is no USB port available to minimize the production cost and keep the price low.
The ports on the back of the Mercusys MR70X
You find a sticker with the serial number of the device you bought and the default name and password for its Wi-Fi on the bottom of the router. There are also four plastic feet for holding it in place on flat surfaces. While it may seem that it has holes for mounting it on walls, that is not the case. There are only two screws that you can use to open the router’s case and access what’s inside.
The sticker on the bottom of the Mercusys MR70X
One interesting aspect about the Mercusys MR70X is that it has only one LED on the front, which is barely visible. It tells you whether the router is turned on and connected to the internet, but that’s just about it. You don’t get separate LEDs for Wi-Fi and the Ethernet ports, like on other routers.
Mercusys MR70X has only one LED
If you would like to learn more about this wireless router’s technical specifications, visit this page: Mercusys MR70X Specifications.
Setting up and using the Mercusys MR70X router
Few people know that TP-Link owns the Mercusys brand. One technical proof of this is the quick setup wizard on the Mercusys MR70X: it is the same as on the TP-Link Archer AX models that we tested. It only uses a different color (red instead of cyan). Setting up this router can be done only from a web browser. There’s no mobile app that you can use as on the TP-Link routers.
The quick setup wizard starts with you setting up the administrator password. Then, you select the time-zone and type of internet connection you are using, enter the necessary connection details (if applicable), and personalize your basic wireless settings.
Mercusys MR70X - The quick setup wizard
At the end of the wizard, you see a summary of your settings, and you can log into the router and change other settings. The admin interface looks friendly and straightforward. At first, it presents only the basic settings that anyone can understand, even if they are unfamiliar with networking devices and concepts. If you want more, click on Advanced, and you access all the settings available for your router.
The basic interface on the Mercusys MR70X
The advanced settings are logically organized, and most people should have no problems in configuring what they want. One aspect that helps is that the firmware is available in about twenty languages. To switch between languages, go to “Advanced -> Time & Language -> Language” and choose the language you want.
Setting the language on the Mercusys MR70X
If there’s a setting you don’t understand, there’s now help documentation available in the firmware, but you can consult the user manual available on the Mercusys support site.
Unfortunately, the Mercusys MR70X firmware doesn’t check for firmware updates automatically, so you need to get them from the Mercusys Support site. We recommend that you do that once the initial setup is complete. You will find new firmware versions that improve the performance of this router. Before making any measurements and writing this review, we upgraded to the latest firmware first.
Updating the firmware on the Mercusys MR70X is a manual process
To check the quality of the Wi-Fi broadcast by Mercusys MR70X, we took our laptop and moved to a room that is separated by one wall from the router. We made a wireless transfer on it, using a specialized app, that measures the average speed and the network transfer variability. When using the 2.4 GHz band and the Wi-Fi 4 standard, the average speed was OK but not impressive, and the variability of the wireless transfer was a bit high.
Mercusys MR70X - Wireless transfer on Wi-Fi 4
When switching to the 5 GHz band and the Wi-Fi 5 standard, the average speed was a lot higher, but the variability remained high too, as you can see below.
Mercusys MR70X - Wireless transfer on Wi-Fi 5
On the Wi-Fi 6 standard, the average speed was slightly slower than when using Wi-Fi 5, and the variability of the wireless transfer increased even further. In other rooms, Wi-Fi 6 transfers were faster than Wi-Fi 5 ones.
Mercusys MR70X - Wireless transfer on Wi-Fi 6
Mercusys MR70X offers good speeds on all modern wireless standards and solid Wi-Fi coverage. However, the variability of wireless transfers may deserve some improvement.
If you want to know more about the real-world performance offered by Mercusys MR70X, including comparisons with other wireless routers, go to the next page of this review.
