| What's the differences between Wi-Fi repeater, Wi-Fi bridge, PLC networking, and HiLink networking |
Both the Wi-Fi repeater and HiLink networking can extend the Wi-Fi coverage at home. For better networking, place the secondary router in a position where the signal strength of the primary router ranges from -45 dBm to -70 dBm. (Use the Wi-Fi magic box to test the signal strength.)
Networking Mode |
Wi-Fi Repeater |
Wi-Fi Bridge |
PLC Networking |
HiLink Networking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connection Mode |
Wi-Fi |
Network cable |
Power cable |
Network cable, Wi-Fi, power cable, or H (or Hi) button connection |
Seamless Roaming |
Not supported. This mode cannot automatically switch you to a route with better Wi-Fi signals. For example, router 1 in the room A is connected to router 2 in the room B by using the Wi-Fi repeater mode. If you connect to router 1 in room A and walk to room B, you will not be automatically switched to router 2 in room B. If your phone supports automatic switching, it can switch to the network of router 2. If the phone does not support such a function, the signal cannot be changed. |
Not supported. This mode cannot automatically switch you to a route with better Wi-Fi signals. For example, router 1 in the room A is connected to router 2 in the room B by using Wi-Fi bridge mode. If you connect to router 1 in room A and walk to room B, you will not be automatically switched to router 2 in room B. If your phone supports automatic switching, it can switch to the network of router 2. If the phone does not support such a function, the signal cannot be changed. |
Supported. You can roam seamlessly between multiple routers. For example, router 1 in the room A is connected to router 2 in the room B by using PLC mode. If you connect to router 1 in room A and walk to room B, you will be automatically switched to router 2 in room B without any manual operations. |
Supported. You can roam seamlessly between multiple routers. For example, router 1 in the room A is connected to router 2 in the room B by using HiLink mode. If you connect to router 1 in room A and walk to room B, you will be automatically switched to router 2 in room B without any manual operations. |
Parameter Modification Syncing |
Not supported. When the Wi-Fi name or password of the primary router is changed, the secondary router will disconnect, and the parameter modification cannot be synced. |
Not supported. When the Wi-Fi name or password of the primary router is changed, the secondary router will not disconnect, but the parameter modification cannot be synced. |
Supported. When the Wi-Fi name or password of the primary router is changed, the modification is synced to the secondary router. |
Supported. When the Wi-Fi name or password of the primary router is changed, the modification is synced to the secondary router. |
Usage Conditions |
The primary router does not support HiLink (without the H or Hi button). The secondary router supports Wi-Fi repeater. |
The primary router does not support HiLink (without the H or Hi button). The secondary router supports Wi-Fi bridge. |
HUAWEI WiFi Q2 series |
Both routers support HiLink (both have an H or Hi button). |
Application Scenario |
Your old wireless router can access the Internet but does not support HiLink. |
Your old wireless router can access the Internet but does not support HiLink. |
HUAWEI WiFi Q2 series |
Both routers support HiLink (both have an H or Hi button). |
- Under the same conditions, the theoretical rate of the following networking modes from the fastest to the slowest are as follows: Wi-Fi bridge, wired HiLink networking, 5 GHz Wi-Fi repeater, PLC networking, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi repeater, and wireless HiLink networking.