How to go to the settings of the Xiaomi router: default password and ways to restore access

Introduction: why you can not log into the router Xiaomi

You bought a Xiaomi router (or it has been running for a long time at home), but suddenly faced a problem: can not go to the control panel? The situation is familiar to many — whether you forgot the password, someone changed it, whether the router was bought from hand and the previous owner did not provide login data. 90% of the time the problem is solved in 5 minutes, if you know the standard login / password combinations and the algorithm for resetting.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to log into the web interface of Xiaomi routers (including the Mi Router 3/4/4A/4C/AX1800/AX3000/AX6000 models), and also dwell on password reset if standard methods did not work.

Importantly, if you've never changed your administrator password, you'll probably get a factory combination, but if you've already set up your router, you'll have to use a hardware reset, and we'll show you how to do that without risking damage to your device.

Standard login and password for Xiaomi routers

Most Xiaomi models use the same default credentials, which are written in the firmware and are valid until the user changes the first time, and here are the current combinations for different versions of routers:

• 🔑 Login: Admin (for all models)
• 🔑 Password: Admin for older versions (Mi Router 3, Mi Router Mini)
• 🔑 Password: Empty field (just click "Enter") - for Mi Router 4/4A/4C (post-fixing 2019 year-end)
• 🔑 Password: indicated on the sticker - for AX-series (AX1800/AX3000/AX6000, usually 8-code-code SSID)

If neither of these combinations works, the password has been changed manually, in which case only resetting (instructions in the next section) will help. Also check that you enter the data in the correct register - the Admin password and the admin password for the Xiaomi router are considered different!

Where do you look for a factory password if it's customized? There's a sticker on the back of the router with technical information.

• 📋 Wi-Fi Password is a Wi-Fi password, not to be confused with an administrator password!
• 📋 Admin Password or Router Password is the factory password for entering your settings.
• 📋 SN or MAC — This entry data is not suitable.

How to reset the password of the Xiaomi router to factory settings

If standard passwords don't work, you'll have to do a hard reset to factory settings, which will remove all of your settings (including Wi-Fi name, network password, attached devices, and firewall rules), but will return access to the control panel.

The instructions are suitable for all Xiaomi models, including the Mi Router 4 Pro, AX3600 and Redmi Router:

Turn the router on (power indicator should burn)

Find the Reset button (usually deepened into the case, a paper clip or toothpick is required)

Press the Reset button for 10-15 seconds (indicators will start flashing)

Release the button and wait for the reboot (1-2 minutes)

Connect to a Wi-Fi network with a name Xiaomi_XXXX (password is on the sticker)

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⚠️ Warning: After resetting, the router will automatically update the firmware to the latest version (if connected to the Internet). If you have a Mi Router 3 or Mi Router Mini with custom firmware (for example, Padavan), the reset will return the stock. MIUI-To avoid this, disconnect the Internet cable before resetting.

If after reset, the router still does not accept the factory password, check:

• 🔌 Is the router connected to power (the indicator should burn blue, not orange).
• 🌐 Are you connected to the right Wi-Fi network (name should start with the right Wi-Fi network) Xiaomi_ or MiWiFi_).
• 🖥️ Have you tried logging in from another device (sometimes the browser caches old data).

Address to enter the settings of the Xiaomi router

To open the control panel, you need to enter in the browser address bar IP-router address or special domain: the following options are relevant for Xiaomi:

If none of the addresses are opened, follow the following steps:

1. Make sure you are connected to the router via Wi-Fi or cable (not mobile internet!).
2. Check the network settings on your device: 📱 On Android: Settings → Wi-Fi → [your network] → Settings → IP-address (DHCP). 💻 On Windows: Start → Parameters → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi → Adjustment of adapter parameters → Properties IPv4 (automatic IP).

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If the Xiaomi router does not open the login page, try clearing the browser cache or using incognito mode. Sometimes old cookies interfere with the correct loading of the control panel.

What to do if the Xiaomi router asks to update the firmware before entering

Many users are faced with a situation where when you try to log in to the settings, the message appears: "New firmware version discovered. Update before logging in." This is standard behavior for Xiaomi routers on stock firmware. Here's how to get around this requirement:

Method 1. Wait for automatic update

• 🕒 Connect the router to the Internet (if not already connected).
• 🔄 Wait until the indicator stops flashing (usually 5-10 minutes).
• 🔁 Update the page in the browser - after updating the entrance will be available.

Method 2: Cancel the update (for power users)

If the update is hanging or you do not want to perform it, you can interrupt the process via Telnet or SSH.

1. Install PuTTY (for Windows) or use the terminal (for macOS/Linux).
2. Connect to the router at 192.168.31.1 (port 23 for Telnet or 22 for SSH).
3. Enter commands: nvram set flag_try_upgrade=0 nvram commit reboot

⚠️ Warning: Interrupting firmware updates can cause the router to run unstable. Use this method only if you are confident in your actions. AX-series, for example, AX3600) This method can break the loader - in this case, you will need to flash through UART.

How to log into the Xiaomi router through the mobile application

If the web interface is not available, you can try to manage the router through the official Mi WiFi application (formerly Mi Router).

• 📱 Enter the settings without entering a password (if the router is linked to the Xiaomi account).
• 🔧 Change the Wi-Fi password and administrator.
• 📊 View Connected Devices and Traffic.

Instructions for connection:

1. Download the Mi WiFi app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Connect to your Xiaomi router’s Wi-Fi network.
3. Open the application and click "Add router".
4. Select your model from the list and follow the instructions on the screen.
5. If the router has already been configured, the system will prompt “Login through Xiaomi account” – use the same account as the original setup.

⚠️ Note: Mi WiFi does not work with all models, for example, for Mi Router 3 with Padavan firmware or OpenWRT, it is useless - in this case, use only the web interface at 192.168.1.1.

Common errors when logging into the Xiaomi router and their solutions

Even after resetting, users are facing problems.-5 errors and ways of eliminating them:

Critical information: if the Xiaomi AX6000 or AX9000 router requires a password that is not on the sticker after reset, this means that the previous owner has activated the Reset Protection function. In this case, the router can only be unlocked through the official Xiaomi service (check or warranty card is required).

How to Switch a Xiaomi Router If Nothing Helps

If the router doesn't respond to resets, doesn't open a web interface, or constantly issues errors, the last option is manual flashing, which is suitable for advanced users and requires:

• 🖥️ Windows computer (for the MiWiFiRepairTool utility).
• 🔌 Ethernet cable (Wi-Fi is not suitable).
• 📁 Firmware file for your model (download only from the official website).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the MiWiFiRepairTool utility (for example, from here).
2. Connect the router to your computer via cable (to the LAN port, not WAN!).
3. Press the Reset button and, without letting it go, connect the router power.
4. After 5-7 seconds, release Reset - the router will go into recovery mode.
5. Start MiWiFiRepairTool, select the firmware file (.bin) and press Start.
6. Wait until the process is over (the router will restart automatically).

⚠️ Warning: Wrong firmware can permanently shut down a router. AX-series, for example, AX3600) Use only the firmware marked "CN" (China or Global – Other versions can block Wi-Fi module.

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If the Xiaomi router does not turn on after a failed firmware, it can only be restored through UART (a soldering iron and experience with chips is required), in this case it is cheaper to contact the service center.

FAQ: Frequent questions about entering the Xiaomi router