How to choose a router in 2022?

AX3000 Sky Survey Edition: Stronger Signal Stronger Through Walls

In 2022, what kind of router should I choose? In my opinion, WiFi 6 is the first condition, the second is the brand, and the third is to consider the needs of subsequent mesh networking. Of course, it is definitely better for the hot-selling series of big brands to be able to take into account the cost-effectiveness at the same time. So, under these conditions, I finally got the ZTE AX3000 Sky Survey Edition.


As an old-fashioned communication manufacturer in China, ZTE's product quality and reliability need not be said much; and this ZTE AX3000 Sky Survey Edition has many unique elements. Below, share your experience with this product.


The packaging box is very simple. In addition to the product name, there is also the word WiFi6. This is also the latest WiFi protocol. Compared with the previous generation, the upgrade is huge.

Packing list:

 ZTE AX3000 Sky Survey Edition, network cable, manual, power supply.

As a home router, the ZTE AX3000 Sky Survey Edition has a relatively high appearance. The base color of pure white is designed with 5 antennas.

The ZTE AX3000 sky survey version uses five innovative sky survey antennas, and multiple antennas also ensure signal coverage.



The top surface, designed with a symmetrical outline, looks more delicate.


On the front of the ZTE AX3000 Sky Survey Edition, an indicator light is designed. After the WiFi is set up, it will display green when it is running normally.


The back of the ZTE AX3000 Sky Survey Edition is designed with a power interface, 1 WLAN interface and 3 LAN interfaces.

There is one detail: the antenna of the ZTE AX3000 Sky Survey Edition supports 360° rotation and 180° folding; the universal rotation is convenient for users to adjust the direction according to their needs.

The bottom of the ZTE AX3000 Sky Survey Edition is designed with large heat dissipation holes, which can ensure stable operation for a long time.


In terms of appearance design, the ZTE AX3000 Sky Survey version follows a simple and generous design style, which is very easy to integrate into the home decoration style; the details are in place, and the 5 antennas support omnidirectional adjustment to ensure signal coverage.

So, what is the actual experience like? Summarize from several aspects.


① The setup is super simple and supports Mesh and bridging; the software management function is powerful and easy to use, and ordinary users can easily master it


With current router products, simple setup is very important. ZTE AX3000 Sky Survey Edition, like the current mainstream router products, supports PC-side management and mobile APP.



The function is very powerful. In addition to selecting the Internet access mode according to the type of home network, it can also be set to Mesh (requires self-developed main chip products of the same brand) or bridge and link modes.


I believe everyone is familiar with bridging. The link is similar to a WiFi amplifier, and the setup is simpler.

Web management is basically similar to APP management, but APP management is obviously more suitable for current smartphone users.


The functions are very rich, but the overall interface is very simple, and novices can get started quickly.


② Router evaluation: many test scores are excellent, and the network speed can run at full speed

Let's take a brief look at the test results of the ZTE AX3000 Sky Survey version through the software.


The test results are good, and the score is relatively high; my home is 200M bandwidth, but the mobile phone APP test download is basically 15MB/s, and the APP test has errors.


According to the actual measurement, the full speed of downloading movies is basically 23MB/s.


③ High signal strength, even through walls

Finally, let's take a look at the actual signal performance of the ZTE AX3000 Sky Survey Edition.


Let's first take a look at the floor plan of our home and the test points.


The area of ​​the home is 145 square meters, and the router is placed in the position of the asterisk. According to the actual measurement, the position with the strongest signal in the home must be at A, and the weakest position is at B.


As you can see, the signal strength at A is stable at around 35dBm, and the fluctuation is very small; while the 5G signal strength is basically suppressed, and the fluctuation is also very small.

At position B, it can be seen that the signal changes over time. However, the fluctuation of 2.4G is smaller, and the fluctuation of 5G signal is slightly larger.


In fact, this signal strength is still very strong, even if it is a 5G signal, the ability to penetrate the wall should not be underestimated.

The 2.4G/5G dual-band combination is set. It can be seen that in the game, the network at B is still very stable and the delay is very low. As a game enthusiast, the experience of the last century has no network delay at all, and the ability to penetrate walls is worthy of recognition.


After using it for a period of time, overall I think the performance of the ZTE AX3000 Sky Survey Edition is very good. The operation is very stable, and there is no problem with the signal coverage of the whole house. So much so that I wanted to use Mesh networking at first, but now I feel that it is not necessary.


The price of the ZTE AX3000 Sky Survey Edition is also very suitable. Except for the USB interface that is not used much in daily life, there are no shortcomings in other hardware. 

It is worth having!