How to reset your Xiaomi router settings: full instructions for all models

Xiaomi routers are some of the most popular home networking devices, thanks to their combination of price, performance and functionality, but even the most stable hardware sometimes requires a reboot or a full factory reset. This may be necessary with a forgotten password from Wi-Fi, incorrect network operation after updating the firmware, conflicts. IP-addresses or preparation of the device for sale.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to reset settings for Xiaomi routers - from budget models Mi Router 4A/4C flagship AX6000 and AX3000. You will learn how to perform soft reset (without losing basic parameters) and hard reset (complete zeroing), as well as what to do if the router does not respond to standard methods. 2023–2026 Years and years of testing on real devices.

1. When you need to reset your Xiaomi router settings

Before you start to reset, make sure that the problem really requires drastic measures.

• 🔄 Xiaomi router constantly restarts or “hangs” (indicators burn outside the box, there is no access to the web interface).
• 🔒 You forgot your Wi-Fi password or administrator panel (192.168.31.1) and you can’t recover it.
• 📡 The network is unstable: devices are connected, but the Internet is absent, or the speed drops to a minimum.
• ⚙️ After updating the firmware, errors appeared (for example, the settings are not saved or the router does not issue). IP-address DHCP).
• 🛒 You are preparing a router to be sold or transferred to another user and you want to delete all personal data.

If the problem is temporary (for example, slow Internet due to overloading of the provider’s channel), try first to reboot the router with a power button or through the web interface. Reset is a last resort, since after it you will have to reconfigure the network.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi routers with MiWiFi firmware ROM (Chinese version) may require a link to your Mi Account after the reset. If the device was purchased on AliExpress or in China, make sure you have access to the linked account, otherwise the router will become a brick».

2. Method 1: Hardware resetting with the Reset button

The most versatile method, which works even if the router does not turn on or respond to a Wi-Fi/Ethernet connection. All Xiaomi models (except the Mi Wi-Fi Nano) have a physical Reset button, usually recessed into the case to avoid accidental tapping.

Step-by-step:

1. Find the Reset button on the back of the router (near the LAN/WAN ports), which is signed as WPS/Reset on some models.
2. Take a paper clip, toothpick or other thin object.
3. Press and hold the button for 10-15 seconds until the lights start flashing orange/yellow (on the AX6000 until all lights go out).
4. Release the button and wait for the reboot (1-2 minutes).

On the Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition and AX3000, the Reset button can be combined with the WPS.

• Short press (1-2 seconds) – activation of WPS.
• Long (10+ seconds) - resetting settings.

Turn off all cables except power.|

Prepare a paperclip or toothpick |

Make sure the router is on the network |

Remember your current Wi-Fi settings (if possible)-->

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi routers with dual-band Wi-Fi (5 GHz + 2.4 GHz) after resetting the network name (SSID) It can change. For example, Mi Router. 4C Create two separate networks: Xiaomi_XXXX_2G and Xiaomi_XXXX_5G, Before they were released, they could be combined into one name.

Method 2: Reset via web interface (192.168.31.1)

If the router is working but you want to return factory settings without physically accessing the device, use the admin panel, which is suitable for all models, including the Mi Router 3G/4/4A/4C/AX1800/AX3600.

Instructions:

1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the router network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable.
2. Open your browser and enter 192.168.31.1 (for some models, miwifi.com).
3. Enter the login and password (by default — admin/admin, unless changed).
4. Go to Settings → System → Restore factory settings (in English firmware – System → Restore).
5. Click Restore and confirm the action.

On routers with Padavan firmware (alternative firmware), the path may be different: Administration → Settings Management → Restore factory settings.

If you forget the password from the admin panel, but remember the password from Wi-Fi, connect to the network and use the Mi Wi-Fi mobile application (available for Android and iOS), which can reset settings without entering a login / password from the web interface.

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If the web interface does not open after reset, try clearing the browser cache or using another one (for example, Firefox instead of Chrome). Sometimes old cookie data interferes with the correct loading of the control panel.

4. Method 3: Reset via the Mi Home app

For Xiaomi routers tied to the Mi Home ecosystem (such as the AX3600 or AX6000), you can reset remotely via the official application, which is convenient if you do not have physical access to the device.

How to reset your settings via Mi Home:

1. Open the Mi Home app and log in.
2. Select your router from the list of devices.
3. Go to Settings → General → Reset settings.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take up to 3 minutes).

If the router does not appear in Mi Home, check:

• 📶 Device connected to the Internet (indicator) WAN green-burn).
• 🔄 The application is updated to the latest version (at the time of 2026 – 6.6.+).
• 🌍 The region in Mi Home is set as China (for routers with Chinese firmware) or Russia (for global versions).

⚠️ Note: After resetting via Mi Home, the router can automatically update the firmware to the latest version. If you used custom firmware (such as OpenWRT), it will be removed and the device will return to the stock MiWiFi. ROM.

5. Features of reset for different Xiaomi models

Despite the general principles, some Xiaomi models have nuances when resetting. Below are key differences.

Mi Router 4A / 4C

Budget models with single-core processors.

• 🔌 IP-The web interface address is always 192.168.31.1.
• 📶 Wi-Fi name reset to format Xiaomi_XXXX (where XXXX — last-character MAC-address).
• ⚡ Default password: blank or 12345678 (specified on sticker).

AX1800 / AX3000 / AX3600

Mid-segment with Wi-Fi 6 support. Features:

• 🔄 The Reset button is combined with WPS — Hold it for at least 12 seconds.
• 🌐 The web interface is available at miwifi.com (if you have a DHCP working properly).
• 🔒 After reset, you need to re-link to Mi Account (if the router is the Chinese version).

AX6000 / AX9000

Flagship models with support for 160 MHz and Mesh networks.

• ⚡ Reset takes up to 3-5 minutes (due to complex configuration).
• 📡 After zeroing, the Mesh network is disassembled, and all nodes need to be configured again.
• 🔧 To restore the Backup configuration, use the System partition. → Backup & Restore.

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On Xiaomi routers with Padavan firmware (alternative) reset button Reset will return stock MiWiFi ROM. To save Padavan, use reset only through the web interface (Administration → Restore).

6.What to do after resetting settings

Once reset, the Xiaomi router returns to factory status.

1. Set up an Internet connection: 📡 Select the connection type (PPPoE, Dynamic). IP, Static IP) Internet section. 🔑 Enter the login / password from the provider (specified in the contract).
2. Set the Wi-Fi parameters: 🔒 Create a new password for the network (minimum 8 characters, with numbers and letters). 📶 Select the optimal channel for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (e.g. 6 or 11 to minimize interference).
3. Update firmware: 🔄 Check the relevance of the software in the System section → Update. ⚠️ Don’t interrupt the upgrade process – it can “brick” the router.

Xiaomi routers with Chinese firmware may request to link to your Mi Account after reset. If the device was purchased on AliExpress, contact the seller for account data - without them, the router will not work.

To speed up the setup, save the current configuration to the Backup file (System) → Backup before reset. Once reset, you can reset the settings from this file.

7. Common mistakes and their solutions

Even if you do the reset correctly, you can have problems, and we can look at the typical situations and the ways to fix them.

If the Xiaomi router does not turn on after reset (the indicators do not burn), check:

• 🔌 Power supply (try another adapter with similar parameters).
• 🔋 Capacitors on the board (if you disassembled the router – they could swell).
• 🔧 Firmware correctness (if the software was updated before resetting).

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi router AX6000 After a failed firmware update stopped responding to the reset, try to restore it through TFTP-To do this, connect the router to the PC via Ethernet. IP-Manual address on PC: 192.168.31.2 (mask 255.255.255.0). TFTP-client, Tftpd64) And download the firmware from Xiaomi's official website. This method requires technical skills and is only suitable for advanced users.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi router