How to turn it on WPS on a Xiaomi router 4C: 3 proven methods + mistake-making

Technology WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup allows you to connect devices to the Xiaomi Router network 4C without entering a password, you just need to press a button on the case or activate a function in the web interface. However, many users face problems: the button does not respond, the function is absent from the menu or the connection is broken through the Internet. 2 In this article, we'll look at all the working ways to incorporate WPS Xiaomi 4C (including firmware models MiWiFi_R4C_firmware_... 2023–2026 Explain why the technology may not work and how to fix it.

It is important to understand: Xiaomi Router 4C supportive WPS only PBC (Push Button Configuration – that is, through a physical button or software activation. PIN-The code (entering an 8-digit code) on this model is disabled by the manufacturer for security reasons. WPS, But now the function is gone, the reason may be a firmware update or reset settings.

Before you start setting up, make sure that:

• 🔌 Xiaomi router 4C connected to 220B and the power indicator is blue (not orange).
• 📶 The device you want to connect (smartphone, printer, smart speaker) supports WPS. You can check this in the instructions for the device or in its Wi-Fi settings.
• 🔄 The router is not activated “guest mode” – it blocks WPS.

1. Where is the button WPS Xiaomi Router 4C?

On the case of Xiaomi Router 4C button WPS It's paired with a Reset button, and it's on the back next to the power port, and it says, WPS/Reset. It is important not to confuse it with the on/off button (if any in your modification).

The external button looks like this:

• 🔘 Drown into the body (pressed with a paper clip or toothpick).
• 🔄 Has the icon of two arrows in a circle (symbol of resetting).
• 📡 Next to it can be drawn the icon Wi-Fi (indicates the function). WPS).

If your router does not have a separate button WPS, This doesn't mean that the feature is missing.In some versions of Xiaomi, it's not. 4C (For example, with firmware 2.28.15+) WPS It's only activated via the web interface, and you can check this in the table below:

⚠️ Note: If you press the button WPS/Reset longer 5 Seconds, the router will reset to factory settings (1–2 sec WPS.

Method 1: Inclusion WPS physical-button

This is the fastest method, but it only works on firmware older. 2.28.x. Follow the instructions:

1. Make sure that the Xiaomi router 4C switched on and the Wi-Fi indicator is blue (rather than blinking orange).
2. On the device you want to connect (such as a printer or smartphone), go to the Wi-Fi menu and select the Connect via option. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
3. Take a paperclip or toothpick and press briefly (1–2 button WPS/Reset The Wi-Fi indicator will start flashing yellow.
4. Within 2 minutes, on the connected device, confirm the connection. If the process stops, try again.

If the Wi-Fi indicator does not flash yellow or the connection does not occur, check:

• 🔋 Is the battery discharged on the connected device (for example, in a smart speaker).
• 📵 Is the router enabled mode "Hidden network" (Hidden) SSID).
• 🔄 Is the guest Wi-Fi activated – it blocks? WPS.

Disable guest Wi-Fi in router settings

Check that the Wi-Fi indicator is on blue

Make sure that the connected device supports WPS

Press the button WPS within 2 minutes after activation on the device-->

Method 2: Activation WPS web-based

If the physical button is missing or does not work, turn on WPS It's through the router control panel:

1. Connect your computer or smartphone to Xiaomi’s network 4C via Wi-Fi or cable.
2. Open your browser and enter in the address bar 192.168.31.1 (or miwifi.com). Log in under the username and password (by default - admin and password from the sticker on the router).
3. Go to the Wi-Fi section → Wi-Fi settings (or Advanced) → WPS new-fixed).
4. Find the block. WPS and press the Add device or Activate button WPS.
5. Connect the device in 2 minutes via its menu WPS.

If there is no tab in the web interface WPS, signifier:

• 🔄 Your firmware is outdated (update it in the System section) → Firmware Upgrade).
• 🛠️ The function is manually disabled (check security settings).
• 📡 The router is running in repeater mode (Repeater) — WPS not supported in this mode.

4. Method 3: Using the Mi Wi-Fi mobile application

If the web interface seems complicated, activate it. WPS via the official Mi Wi-Fi app (available for Android and iOS:

1. Install the app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Connect your smartphone to the network of the Xiaomi 4C router.
3. Open the app and select your router from the list of devices.
4. Go to the Wi-Fi section → Devices and tap on the icon + (add).
5. Select the option to connect through WPS And follow the instructions on the screen.

The Mi Wi-Fi app automatically determines the firmware version and offers the best way to connect. WPS Inactive, the application will offer:

• 🔄 Update firmware.
• 🔑 Enter the Wi-Fi password manually.
• 📱 Use it. QR-connection code (alternative) WPS).

⚠️ Note: Mi Wi-Fi version below 6.5.0 may not support WPS Xiaomi 4C. Update the application before using.

5. Why? WPS It doesn't work for Xiaomi. 4C: 5 Common Causes

If you follow the instructions, but WPS Not activated, check the following points:

If none of these methods worked, try alternative methods of connection:

• 📱 Use it. QR-code (available in the Mi Wi-Fi app for Android 10 devices)+).
• 🔑 Enter the Wi-Fi password manually (you can find it on the router sticker or in the web interface).
• 🔄 Reflash the router to Padavan or OpenWRT (for power users).

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If your device (such as a printer) supports only WPS, But the router doesn’t respond to the button, try connecting the printer to Xiaomi. 4C through USB-cable (if there is a port) Many models of Xiaomi Router 4C recognize USB-Devices as Network Clients.

6. Security WPS: Should we use this function?

Technology WPS Criticized by cybersecurity experts for vulnerabilities, especially in the mode PIN-code (which, by the way, is disabled in Xiaomi) 4C). However, the regime PBC (The button is considered to be more secure because:

• 🔐 Activation is only possible physically (access to the router is required).
• ⏱️ Connection window limited to 2 minutes.
• 🚫 After successful connection, the function is automatically deactivated.

However, we recommend:

• 🔄 Shut down. WPS after use (in the web interface or through a button).
• 🔑 Use a complex password for the main network (even if you connect through the network) WPS).
• 📡 Regularly update the router’s firmware (vulnerabilities are often closed in new versions).

⚠️ Note: If you suspect that your network has been connected by third parties through WPS, Change your Wi-Fi password immediately and turn off the feature in your router settings. 4C This can be done in the Wi-Fi section. → Security Settings.

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WPS It is convenient for connecting devices without screens (printers, speakers), but not recommended for permanent use.

FAQ: Frequent questions about WPS Xiaomi Router 4C