Wi-Fi Connection on Xiaomi Redmi: From Basic Setup to Problem Solving

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones remain among the most popular devices on the market due to a combination of price, performance and functionality. However, even with such phones, users sometimes face difficulties connecting to wireless networks. This article will help you understand how to properly configure Wi-Fi on Xiaomi Redmi – from basic connection to solving complex problems with auto connection or low speed.

We will look not only at the standard connection procedure through the settings menu, but also at alternative ways (for example, through the Quick Settings Panel or the Settings menu). QR-We will focus on common errors such as “Authentication failed” or “Save but without Internet access”, and optimizing network performance for stable speed. If your Redmi refuses to connect to a router that works well on other devices, here you will find proven solutions.

The instructions are relevant for all modern models of the Redmi series (including Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11, Redmi K50/K60 and others), running on MIUI 12-14 or HyperOS. Separately, we will analyze the nuances for firmware with global and Chinese localization, where the menu may differ.

1. Basic Wi-Fi connection via settings

The most obvious way is to use a standard settings menu, which is suitable for most scenarios, including first connecting to a new network or re-authorizing after a phone is reset.

Open the Settings app (the gear icon on your desktop or app menu). Go to the Wi-Fi section, which is usually at the top of the screen or in the Connections block. Activate the Wi-Fi switch if it's off. In a few seconds, the phone will start scanning the available networks.

Find your network name (SSID) and tap it on the list. Enter your password (make sure the character register matches what you see on the router!) and click Connect. If it goes well, a tick will appear next to the network name, and a signal level indicator will appear in the status bar.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models with MIUI The Chinese Wi-Fi menu is called the Wi-Fi menu. WLAN. Also, in Chinese firmware there is no support for Russian in the names of networks - use only the Latin alphabet or Cyrillic alphabet (depending on the settings of the router).

• 🔍 If the network is not listed: Make sure the router is turned on and broadcasts SSID (Sometimes the network hide function is activated in the router settings).
• 🔄 Not connected after entering password: Try restarting router and phone, then try again.
• 📶 Weak signal: Move closer to the router or check if thick walls/metal objects interfere.

The router is on and the indicators are burning steadily.

Password entered without typos (registration is important!)

Is the phone on airplane mode?

Have you tried rebooting both devices?

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2. Quick connection via notification panel

If you need to connect to the network as quickly as possible without going into the settings, use the notification bar. Swipe your finger from top to bottom across the screen to open it. Find the Wi-Fi icon (usually located in the top row) and hold it for a few seconds, this will open the wireless menu directly.

In some versions of MIUI, long-term tapping of the Wi-Fi icon in the notification bar immediately shows the list of available networks. This is convenient if you often switch between multiple access points (for example, at home and at work).

Note that if the notification panel does not have a Wi-Fi icon, you can add it. To do this, expand the panel completely (swipe down twice), click on the icon. ⚙️ Edit and drag the desired item into the active area.

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3. Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network

Some routers are set up to not broadcast the network name (SSID) on air, which is done to improve security, but makes it harder to connect new devices. To connect to such a network on Xiaomi Redmi, follow the following steps:

Open Settings → Wi-Fi and scroll through the network list to the end. Click Add Network (or Other Networks in some versions of MIUI). Enter the exact network name (SSID) in the Network Name field, select Security Type (WPA2/WPA3 PSK is the most common option) and enter a password. Save settings.

If you don’t know the exact network name or type of security, check the sticker on the router or log in to its web interface (usually at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).

⚠️ Note: When connected to a hidden network, Xiaomi Redmi can automatically save it as “unsafe” (without encryption) if you specify the wrong type of security. WPA2-PSK or WPA3-PSK (depending on the router settings).

• 🔐 Types of security: Open network – no password (not recommended). WEP — Older standard, easily broken. WPA/WPA2 PSK — The most common and reliable option. WPA3 PSK — New standard, not supported by all routers.
• 📡 If the network is not connected: Check if the router is blocking the device from the MAC-address (in filtering settings).

4. Connection by QR-code: fast and error free

One of the most convenient ways to connect is to use QR-This eliminates errors when entering complex passwords and speeds up the process. Many modern routers (for example, Xiaomi Mi Router, TP-Link, Keenetic) support generation. QR-plug-in.

To use this function, find a sticker with the back of the router QR-code or generate it in the router's web interface (wi-fi section or guest network). → Wi-Fi and tap on the icon QR (Or scan it in the upper right corner, point the camera at the code, and the phone will automatically connect to the network.

If your router does not support QR-codes, you can use third-party applications, such as WiFi Key Share (available on Google Play), which allows you to generate code for any stored network and share it with other devices.

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If QR-code is not scanned, try enabling High Contrast Mode in the camera settings or use a flashlight for better code lighting.

5. Solving common connection errors

Even after correctly entering the password, Xiaomi Redmi can issue errors such as “Authentication failed”, “Save, but without the Internet” or «IP-Address not received. Let's look at the causes and ways of eliminating them.

Error: “Authentication failed”

This error occurs when the phone cannot authenticate the connection, most often to blame:

• 🔑 Incorrect password (check register, symbols, spaces).
• 🔄 Outdated type of security on the router (for example, WEP or TKIP).
• 🕒 Time mismatch on phone and router (enable automatic synchronization in Settings) → Date and time).

Solution: Restart the router, make sure it has WPA2-PSK or WPA3-PSK installed, and reconnect.

Error: "Save but without access to the Internet"

The phone is connected to the network, but the Internet is not working.

• 🌐 ISP-side issues (check if the internet is working on other devices).
• 📡 Wrong settings DNS or IP phone-on.
• 🔌 Router doesn't give away. IP-Addresses (function disabled) DHCP).

Solution: Go to the network settings on your phone (hold your finger on its name in the Wi-Fi list), select Change Network → In addition and install IP-settings DHCP. If it doesn’t help, try manually prescribing. DNS (For example, 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 for Google DNS).

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If the problem with the Internet occurs only on Xiaomi Redmi, and other devices work normally – reset the network settings on the phone: Settings → System → Reset → Network settings Reset.

Mistake: «IP-address not received»

This problem is due to the fact that the router can not issue the phone. IP-The address often helps:

• Reboot the router and phone.
• Turning on/off the aircraft mode on Redmi.
• Manually configure static IP in network settings (specify the address from the router range, for example 192.168.0.100).

6. Optimizing Wi-Fi Speed on Xiaomi Redmi

If the network is connected but the speed is not good, try the following optimization methods: Start by checking the current speed through applications like Speedtest or Fast.com, which will help you understand whether the problem is on the phone or provider side.

The first thing to do is to switch to a less loaded channel on the router. To do this, log into its settings (usually at 192.168.0.1) and find the Wi-Fi or Wireless partition. Change the channel from Auto to a fixed one (for example, 1, 6 or 11 for the 2.4 GHz band). In the 5 GHz band, select the channel with less interference (you can use applications like WiFi Analyzer to analyze congestion).

Another effective method is to disable the traffic saving function in MIUI. Go to Settings. → Battery and productivity → Save traffic and deactivate it for applications that need high speed (e.g. YouTube, browsers, online games) and check if Data Mode is enabled in the settings. SIM-Cards – It can limit the speed of Wi-Fi.

• 📶 Wi-Fi ranges: 2.4 GHz – longer range, but lower speed and more interference. 5 GHz – high speed, but smaller coverage area (better for close range). 6 GHz (new models) – minimal interference, maximum speed (requires support router).
• 🔋 Battery savings: In Ultra-saving mode MIUI may limit background network activity – disable it in Settings → Battery.

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If you have a dual-band router, give the networks 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz different names (for example, MyWiFi_2G and MyWiFi_5G). You can manually select the optimal range on your phone.

7. Additional Wi-Fi features on Xiaomi Redmi

In addition to basic connectivity, MIUI offers several useful features for working with Wi-Fi, such as Auto Connection to Saved Networks, Smart Switching between Wi-Fi and Mobile Data, and Guest Network to restrict access.

To set up your auto-connection, go to Settings → Wi-Fi, tap on the saved network, and activate the Auto-connection option. Now the phone will automatically connect to it as soon as it is in range. If the network often goes down, turn on Open Network Notification, which will help you quickly switch to an alternative Internet source.

The smart switching feature (Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional → Smart Switch) allows the phone to automatically switch to mobile Internet if the Wi-Fi signal is too weak. This is useful if you move between coverage areas often. However, note that with the activated option, the phone can consume more mobile traffic.

To create a guest network (for example, for friends who do not want to give a password from the main network), use the corresponding function in the router settings. On the phone, the guest network will appear as a separate SSID, and you can connect to it in a standard way.

8. Network settings reset: a last resort

If none of these things worked, and Xiaomi Redmi still doesn't connect to Wi-Fi, it might be the system settings that make it easier to reset your network settings, which will delete all the saved networks, passwords, and reset your Bluetooth and mobile Internet settings.

To perform the reset, go to Settings → System system → Reset → Reset network settings. Confirm the action (may require input of a pattern lock or PIN-After you restart your phone, try connecting to the network again.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting your network settings won't delete your files or apps, but all saved Wi-Fi passwords and associated Bluetooth devices will have to be reconfigured. IP or DNS, This method will eliminate her.

If the reset didn’t work, it could be a hardware malfunction (such as damage to the Wi-Fi module), in which case, contact Xiaomi’s service center. Check before you visit whether Wi-Fi is running in Safe Mode: press the power button, hold the power off until the Safe Mode option appears. If this mode is running, one of the installed applications is to blame.

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Before contacting the service, check whether antivirus or VPN is blocking the connection to the network. Turn them off temporarily and try again.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Wi-Fi on Xiaomi Redmi