How to find out how many devices are connected to Xiaomi Wi-Fi router: all ways

Have you noticed that the Internet has become slower, even though the tariff has not changed? or want to make sure that your Wi-Fi is not connected to outsiders? 4A/4C/4Q, AX3600, AX6000 All active connections are easily tracked, both through the official app and the web interface, but not all users know where to look for this list and how to interpret it correctly.

In this article, we will discuss all available methods of verification, from basic to advanced (including: SSH You'll learn how to distinguish legitimate devices from suspicious ones, why invisible gadgets sometimes appear on the list, and how to block unwanted guests. MAC-addresses even on routers with stripped firmware.

1. Method: via the official Mi Wi-Fi (Mi Home) app

The easiest and most intuitive method is to use a proprietary application from Xiaomi, which is suitable for most router models, including the Mi Router. 3G/4/4A/4C, AX1800/AX3000 The main condition: the router must be linked to your Mi Account account.

Step instructions:

• 📱 Open the Mi Wi-Fi app (or Mi Home if you have a smart ecosystem). AX You may need a separate Xiaomi Router app.
• 🔍 In the main menu, find the Device or Network tab (the name depends on the version of the software).
• 📊 Tap on the Connected Devices section - here you will see a full list of gadgets with the indication: Device names (if it is configured) MAC-address IP-addresses in the local network Type of connection (2.4G or 5G)
• ⚙️ To lock the device, swipe it left and select Prohibit it.

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⚠️ Note: If a device with a name appears in the list Xiaomi_XXXX It's not always a hack, or Unknown, but it's often a display of factory-designed gadgets, like new smartphones or smart light bulbs, that haven't yet been named online.

2. Method: via the router web interface (192.168.31.1)

The Xiaomi web-based router control panel provides more detail than a mobile app, for example, you can see traffic on each device and even set speed limits. AX6000.

How to get in and what to do:

1. Open your browser on any device connected to the router network.
2. Enter 192.168.31.1 (or miwifi.com) and press Enter.
3. Log in using the login and password (by default – admin and password from the router label).
4. Go to Devices or Devices List (in English firmware – Connected Devices).

🔍 Advice: If you see a device with MAC-The address that starts with Xiaomi or Mi but doesn’t recognize it can be a smart device ecosystem (for example, the Mi Sensor sensor or the Mi speaker). AI Check the list of your gadgets in the Mi Home app.

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If the web interface is in Chinese, add?lang to the address bar=en (example: 192.168.31.1?lang)=This will force the language to be switched to Russian (not working on all firmware).

Method: through SSH (for advanced users)

If standard methods do not show a complete list (for example, on routers with custom firmware), you can connect to the Internet. SSH And you can do the commands manually. This requires you to turn on the command. SSH-Access (default disabled on most models).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn it on. SSH in router settings: Go to the web interface (192.168.31.1). → System system → SSH. Activate access and save settings.

PuTTY

Terminal

ssh root@192.168.31.1

The default password is the same as for the web interface.

cat /proc/net/arp

Or a more detailed version:

ip neigh show

📌 Decoding of the withdrawal:

• 🔹 IP address - local IP device.
• 🔹 HW address — MAC-address.
• 🔹 Dev – Connection Interface (br-lan for Wi-Fi, eth0 wired).

⚠️ Note: On routers with Padavan firmware or OpenWRT, commands may differ. DHCP-customers use:

cat /tmp/dhcp.leases

4. How to distinguish your devices from others?

Even if you see an unfamiliar person on the list. MAC-Address, it doesn't always mean hacking. Here's how to verify the legitimacy of devices:

Step 1. Check it out. MAC-gadget-addresses

• 📱 On Android: Settings → The phone. → General information → MAC-Wi-Fi address.
• 🍎 On iPhone: Settings → Wi-Fi → (i) close to the network → MAC-address.
• 💻 On Windows: run in the command line: ipconfig /all | find "Physical Address"
• 🖥️ Nana macOS/Linux: ifconfig | grep ether

Step 2: Eliminate smart devices

Many Xiaomi gadgets (such as the Mi Robot robot vacuum cleaner or the Mi Home Security Camera) connect to Wi-Fi automatically and can be displayed under technical names.

• 🔌 List of devices in the Mi Home app.
• 📦 Labels on boxes of smart equipment - there is indicated MAC-address.

Step 3: Notice the suspicious signs

• 🚨 A device with a name android_XXXX Unknown, which consumes traffic at night.
• 🚨 MAC-address 00:0C:29 or 00:1C:14 — These are virtual machines or emulators (often used for hacking).
• 🚨 Multiple devices with the same vendor (first 3 bytes) MAC), But you don't recognize them.

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5. How to block an unwanted device?

If you find a foreign gadget, it can be blocked in several ways:

Method 1. Through the web interface

1. Go to 192.168.31.1 and log in.
2. Go to the Devices. → List of devices.
3. Find a suspicious device and click Block (or Ban).
4. Confirm the action.

Method 2. Through filtration by MAC-address

This is more reliable, since the lock works even after the router restarts:

1. In the web interface, go to Advanced Settings → Wireless mode → Filter MAC.
2. Add the MAC- address of the unwanted device to the blacklist.
3. Save the settings.

Method 3: Changing Wi-Fi password

If you suspect that your password was discovered by outsiders, the most radical solution is to change it:

1. In the web interface, go to Wi-Fi settings.
2. Change your password to a complex one (we recommend using it). WPA3, if the router supports).
3. Reconnect all your devices.

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Lock-in MAC-The address is not a panacea. An experienced attacker can fake it. MAC, So for reliability, combine this method with changing the password and disabling. WPS.

6. Why do "invisible" devices appear on the list?

Sometimes users see gadgets on the list of connected devices that are not real, and the reasons can be different:

🔍 Advice: If you see a device with MAC-At 00:00:00:00:00:00:00, this is a router error.Reset it by holding the reset button for 10 seconds.

7. Additional security measures

To minimize the risk of unauthorized access, follow these guidelines:

• 🔒 Turn it off. WPS — This protocol is vulnerable to brute force attacks. → WPS.
• 🔄 Update the router's firmware - new versions have closed critical vulnerabilities. → Update of the PO.
• 📡 Hide. SSID (Network name) is not a panacea, but will reduce the number of random connections. → Hide the net.
• ⏱️ Set up a Wi-Fi schedule – disconnect the network while you are away (for example, at night) and this will reduce the risk of hacking and save electricity.
• 🛡️ Turn on the firewall – in Xiaomi routers it is called Network Security and filters suspicious packets.

⚠️ Note: If you use a Xiaomi router as a signal repeater (Repeater mode), the list of connected devices may not display correctly.

FAQ: Frequent questions