How to Reboot Xiaomi Router: All Ways + Problem Solutions

Xiaomi routers are some of the most popular home networking devices because of their combination of price, performance and functionality. But even the most reliable technology sometimes fails: the Internet goes down, speeds go down, and indicators go down the wrong way. In 80% of cases, a banal router reboot solves these problems. But how do you do it right so as not to aggravate the situation?

In this article, you’ll find 5 proven ways to reboot for all Xiaomi Mi Router models (including: AX3000, AX6000, 4A Gigabit and outdated versions, as well as analyze typical user errors. We will not be limited to the standard “pull the plug out of the socket”, but will show how to restart the router remotely, through the SSH, and even if you don't have access to the web interface. FAQ on frequent questions.

1. When to restart Xiaomi router: 7 signs

Rebooting is not a cure-all, but it helps in most cases when the problem is related to software failures, not hardware failures.

• 🔴 The Internet is there, but the pages are not loaded – devices are connected to Wi-Fi, but there is no traffic (while other devices, such as mobile Internet, open sites).
• 🔄 Permanent connection breaks – the router “drops” from the network every 5-10 minutes, and errors like DHCP lease expired appear in the logs.
• 🐢 A sharp drop in speed is the speed on the cable 100 Mbit / s, and on Wi-Fi - 5 Mbit / s (while it used to be 50+).
• 🔌 The indicators don’t burn like this — for example, a blue LED flashes orange or doesn’t respond at all to the cable connection.
• 📱 Devices don’t connect — a smartphone or laptop “sees” the network, but when trying to connect, it gives an error Authentication failed.
• 🔒 No access to the web interface — when you type 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com, the browser outputs ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED.
• 🔄 Hanging after a firmware update – if the router has updated automatically and stopped responding.

If you see at least 2-3 items on the list, rebooting is likely to help, but it is important to understand that doing it too often (e.g. daily) is a sign of a more serious problem, such as overheating or a power supply malfunction.

⚠️ Warning: If the Xiaomi router does not turn on after the reboot (the indicators do not burn), check the power supply with a multimeter. A common cause is voltage surges that kill the capacitors in the adapter.

Method 1: Classic button reboot (for all models)

The most reliable and versatile method that works even if the router is completely got stuck and does not respond to commands, is suitable for all Xiaomi Mi Router models, including 4C, 3G, AX1800 and AX6000.

1. Find the Reset or Power button on the back of the router, which is recessed in the case on most models to avoid accidentally pressing.
2. Take a paper clip or toothpick - you'll need a thin object to press the button.
3. Press and hold the button for 10-15 seconds until the lights start flashing or go out.
4. Release the button – the router will start restarting (it will take 1-2 minutes).

If the Reset button is one and you are afraid to reset, don’t worry: a short press (less than 5 seconds) on most Xiaomi models causes a reset, not a reset. To completely reset, hold the button for more than 20 seconds (until the indicators start flashing quickly).

Make sure the router is connected to the power supply

Find the recessed Reset/Power button on the back

Prepare a paperclip or toothpick

Disconnect all devices from LAN-ports (optional)-->

After the reboot, check the network. If the problem persists, try the other ways in this article.

Method 2: Reboot via the web interface (miwifi.com)

If the router is responsive to the connection but is not running smoothly, you can reboot it through the admin panel, which is suitable for all models except those that have a broken web interface.

1. Connect to the router network via Wi-Fi or cable.
2. Open your browser and enter the address: miwifi.com (recommended) 192.168.31.1 (alternative IP)

Enter your login and password

admin

System Tools → Reboot

System Tools → Reboot

Reboot.

If the web interface is in English and you don't know the language, use the translator in your browser (right-click → Translate into Russian). On some firmware, the reboot point may be in Advanced Settings → System.

⚠️ Warning: If you see an error after entering miwifi.com, You can't access the site, check: Are you connected to the router network (not the mobile Internet). Does the antivirus block access to local IP. Is the router IP changed (check ipconfig in the command line).

Method 3: Reboot via Mi Wi-Fi app (for smartphones)

If you have an Android or iOS smartphone, you can reboot your router via the official Mi Wi-Fi app (formerly Mi Router), which is convenient when it is difficult to physically reach the router (for example, it is installed on the ceiling).

1. Download the app: 📱 Mi Wi-Fi for Android 🍎 Mi Wi-Fi for iOS

Connect to the router network

Open the app.

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Choose your router

Management → Reboot

Confirm the action.

If the router does not appear in the app, check:

• 🔄 Are you connected to its network (and not to another Wi-Fi)?
• 📶 Is remote control enabled on the router (web interface: Settings → remote access).
• 🔒 Is the router's settings reset to factory (then it needs to be re-linked).

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If the Mi Wi-Fi app doesn’t see the router, try disabling the VPN on your smartphone – some servers block local requests.

5. Method 4: Reboot via SSH (for advanced users)

If the web interface is not available and the physical button is not working, you can reboot the router via SSH- access, a method that is suitable for models based on OpenWRT or with alternative firmware (for example, Padavan).

First, make sure that the router is enabled with SSH:

1. Go to the web interface (miwifi.com).
2. Go to Advanced Settings → SSH.
3. Enable access and remember the port (usually 22).

Now connect to the router via SSH:

ssh root@192.168.31.1 -p 22

The default password is admin (or the one you set)

After connecting, enter the command to reboot:

reboot

If SSH is disabled but you have access to Telnet, use:

telnet 192.168.31.1

Login: root, password: admin



reboot

⚠️ Warning: Some Xiaomi firmware blocks SSH after the update. If the reboot command doesn't work, try echo 1 > /proc/sys/kernel/sysrq, then echo b > /proc/sysrq-trigger (forced reboot).

Method 5: Forced reboot via power outage

If the router is completely frozen (it does not respond to buttons, SSH or web interface), then hardware reset remains, which works 100% of the time, but has risks if it is not executed correctly.

How to do this safely:

1. Disconnect all cables (LAN, WAN) from the router, leaving only power.
2. Pull the power plug out of the socket.
3. Wait 30 seconds – that’s enough time for the capacitors to run out.
4. Connect the power back and wait for full load (2-3 minutes).

If the router does not turn on after that:

• 🔌 Check the power supply (voltage must be 12V/1A or 9V/0.6A depending on the model).
• 🔋 Try another power cable (sometimes the problem is in the wire's microcracks).
• 🔧 If the lights don't burn at all, the fuse on the board may have burned.

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Never pull the power cable out while updating your firmware – this can turn the router into a brick!

7.Typical reboot errors and how to avoid them

Many users make problems worse by making common mistakes, and this is what you can’t do when rebooting your Xiaomi router:

If the router is unstable after restarting, check:

• 🔥 Overheating – touch the body (if hot, let it cool for 10-15 minutes).
• 📶 Interference – a new Wi-Fi source on the same channel may have appeared nearby (check in the Wi-Fi Analyzer app).
• 🔄 Conflict IP – if the router is giving out addresses in the 192.168.31.x range and another router on the network is using the same range.

8. Frequent Questions (FAQ)