How to turn on WPS on the Xiaomi router: all the ways and nuances

Protocol WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup allows you to connect devices to the Wi-Fi network without entering a password - just press a button on the router or enter PIN-On Xiaomi routers, this feature is often disabled by default due to security vulnerabilities, but it can be activated manually. WPS on the popular Mi Router models 4A, 4C, 5 and others, and consider alternative methods of connecting devices without a password.

It is important to understand that WPS vulnerable to brute force attacks (overextended) PIN-So manufacturers, including Xiaomi, are gradually abandoning this technology in new firmware, but if you need to temporarily use the feature — for example, to connect a printer or smart appliances without a display — our instructions will help you do it safely.

Which Xiaomi models support WPS?

WPS is not available on all Xiaomi routers, and here is the current list of protocol-enabled models (as of 2026):

• 🔹 Mi Router 4A (All modifications including the Gigabit Edition)
• 🔹 Mi Router 4C (only on firmware older than 2.0.12)
• 🔹 Mi Router 5 (manual activation is required through the SSH)
• 🔹 Mi Router AX1800/AX3000 (Limited support, only the button WPS)
• 🔹 Redmi Router AC2100 (default)

New models like the Xiaomi Router BE7000 or AX9000, WPS It's completely removed from the firmware. It's used instead. QR-Mi Wi-Fi Easy Connect or Mi Wi-Fi Easy Connect for Xiaomi ecosystem devices).

Method 1: Enabling WPS via Web Interface

The most reliable method is to activate the function through the router control panel.

1. Connect to the router network via cable or Wi-Fi.
2. Open your browser and type in 192.168.31.1 (or miwifi.com for new firmware).
3. Log in using the admin login and password from the sticker on the bottom of the device.
4. Go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional settings.
5. Find the WPS option and switch the switch to the On position.
6. Save the changes and restart the router (optional).

Some firmware may have different paths, such as Mi Router 5 with international firmware, which is hidden in Advanced Settings → Wireless → WPS. If there is no point, then your model does not support the function.

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Method 2: Activate via Mi Wi-Fi

The official Mi Wi-Fi app (formerly Mi Router) lets you manage your router settings from your smartphone. WPS:

1. Install the app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Connect to the router network and open the application.
3. Select your router from the list of devices.
4. Go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Advanced settings.
5. Activate the option. WPS and select the mode of operation: 🔘 Button WPS (physique) 🔘 PIN-code (8-digit code on the router sticker)

Important! The app may not have a WPS option if:

• 🔸 You have an international firmware (for example, Mi Router). 4A Global).
• 🔸 Router connected to Xiaomi Cloud service (remote management needs to be disabled).
• 🔸 The device is operating in Mesh mode (WPS shutdown).

Method 3: Physical WPS button on the body

Most Xiaomi routers (except the Mi Router Mini) have a physical WPS button, usually paired with a reset button, to connect the device:

1. Make sure that WPS is enabled in the settings (see Method 1).
2. Press and hold the WPS button on the router body for 3-5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing.
3. For 2 minutes, activate WPS on the connected device (for example, press the WPS button on the printer or select the option in the smartphone settings).

On the Mi Router AX3000, the WPS button only works when held for more than 7 seconds, which is a protection against accidental pressing.

• 🔹 Is the router connected to power.
• 🔹 Does the device overheat (at a temperature above 60)°C WPS shutdown).
• 🔹 Do you have any conflicts with other wireless networks (try temporarily disabling neighboring routers).

⚠️ Note: Some of the Mi Router firmware 4C button WPS It only works when you press the reset button at the same time. It's a bug that's fixed in firmware 2.2.15 and later.

Solving WPS Problems on Xiaomi

If WPS is not working, use our diagnostic table:

If none of the solutions worked, check the system log for errors.

1. Connect to the router by SSH (login: root, password: from the sticker).
2. Execute the command: logread | grep WPS
3. Look for WPS error lines: Authentication failed or Timeout.

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If you need WPS to connect a printer or smart appliance, but the function does not work, use an alternative method: create a guest network without a password (in Wi-Fi settings) and connect the device through it. Once you connect, you can turn off the guest network.

Security: Risks of using WPS

Despite its convenience, WPS has critical vulnerabilities:

• 🔴 Overwhelming PIN-Code: The attacker can pick up the 8-significant PIN in a few hours (vulnerability) CVE-2011-4962).
• 🔴 Lack of encryption: Some implementations WPS transmit data in an open form.
• 🔴 Reaver attack: Specialized tools (e.g. Reaver-WPS) exploit protocol weaknesses.

To minimize the risks:

• 🔹 Turn it on. WPS only during the connection of the device.
• 🔹 Use the button mode instead of PIN-code.
• 🔹 Turn it off. WPS after use (in settings or physical button).
• 🔹 Update the router firmware – in new versions Xiaomi has added brute force protection.

⚠️ Note: On routers with firmware older than 2020 (e.g. Mi Router 3) WPS It is turned on by default, and we recommend turning it off immediately after purchase, even if you do not plan to use the feature.

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WPS Convenient for fast connection of devices without display (printers, IP-camera), but not suitable for permanent use. After connecting, be sure to turn off the function in the settings!

Alternatives to WPS on Xiaomi routers

If WPS is not available or you don’t want to risk security, use alternative methods:

• 🔵 QR-Code: In the Mi Wi-Fi application, generate QR-Connection code (Devices section) → Add the device).
• 🔵 Mi Wi-Fi Easy Connect: Technology for Xiaomi devices (smartphones, smart lamps, robot vacuum cleaners.
• 🔵 WPA3-Personal: A modern safety standard supported by Mi Router AX6000 Allows you to connect devices via Device Provisioning Protocol (DPP).
• 🔵 Guest Access: Temporarily create a network without a password (enable the option to Allow Passwordless Access in Wi-Fi settings).

For Apple devices (iPhone, MacBook), it is better to use the WPA3 standard or Apple Wireless Direct Link (AWDL), since they do not support WPS. On Android smartphones, the alternative is Wi-Fi Direct or Nearby Share.

FAQ: Frequent questions about WPS on Xiaomi