How to distribute the Internet from Xiaomi phone to your computer via Wi-Fi: instructions for subscribers MegaFon

Turning Xiaomi into a full-fledged Wi-Fi router for distributing mobile Internet Megaphone to your computer is easier than you think. This feature saves you on business trips, when you turn off your home Internet or when you need to urgently connect your laptop to the network. However, users often ask: why is the speed lower than your phone? How to save traffic? Why does the PC not see the network? We will analyze all the nuances, from basic settings to solving rare errors that are relevant for Xiaomi in 2026.

In this article, you will find step-by-step screenshots for different versions of MIUI, a distribution table, and unique tips for optimizing connection specific to MegaFon tariffs. For example, why USB Type-C connection can be faster than Wi-Fi, and how to fix it. Security issues: how to protect the access point from neighbor freeloaders and why Xiaomi's standard password is easy to crack.

We warn you right away: if your MegaFon tariff does not include unlimited Internet, the distribution of traffic to the PC can quickly exhaust the data packet. USSD-*105# command – some packets limit the speed of the distribution to 64 Kbps after the limit is exhausted.

Ready to set up the handset in 3 minutes? Start by getting the phone ready.

1. Xiaomi Phone Preparation: Compatibility Checking and Updates

Before setting up the hotspot, make sure your Xiaomi supports modem mode. Virtually all models after 2018 (starting with the Redmi Note 7 and Mi 9) can distribute the Internet, but there are nuances:

• 📱 Old models (up to) MIUI 10: There may be no options available USB-modem or Bluetooth modem. Update your firmware through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔄 Firmware from third-party developers: on custom ROM (For example, LineageOS, the distribution function may not work smoothly. MIUI.
• 📶 Regional restrictions: on some models for China ROM) Personal Access Point is hidden, solution: change region to Global.

Update your firmware to the latest version of MIUI (at the time of writing, MIUI 14/15 is relevant).This will fix Internet distribution bugs, especially on the new MegaFon with IPv6 tariffs. You can check the version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

Also check if the data service is activated on your Megaphone number. USSD-request:

*105*09#

If the response indicates Data Transfer: Disabled, connect the option via your personal account or call in support.

2. Set up Wi-Fi hotspot on Xiaomi: step-by-step instruction

Moving on to the main thing, creating a Wi-Fi network that your computer will connect to. Follow the instructions for MIUI 12/13/14 (the path may be different on older versions):

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to Connections and Sharing (or Network and Internet on some models).
3. Select modem modem and access point.
4. Activate the Personal Access Point switch.
5. Click Setting up the Wi-Fi hotspot to change network settings.

In the menu settings of the access point, we recommend changing the following parameters for optimal work with MegaFon:

• 🔒 Name of the network (SSID): Give a unique name (for example, Xiaomi_Hotspot_5G), Not to be confused with other networks.
• 🔐 Type of security: Select WPA2-PSK (The most reliable and compatible with most PCs).
• 🔑 Password: Use a combination of 8+ symbols with numbers and letters (for example, M3g4F0n_X1@). The standard Xiaomi password (for example, 12345678) smack 5 minutes with Wireshark.
• 📶 Frequency Range: If your PC supports 5 GHz, choose this range – it’s less loaded and provides more speed.

After saving the settings, turn on the access point. The screen will display a notification about the number of connected devices and traffic consumption.

Make sure your phone is mobile internet enabled | Check the MegaFon tariff balance | Disable VPN on your phone and PC | Update the Wi-Fi adapter drivers on your computer-->

3. Connecting your computer to Xiaomi's access point

Now, set up a PC-side connection, and the instructions are universal for Windows 10/11 and most Linux distributions:

On Windows:

1. Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the lower right corner of the taskbar.
2. In the list of available networks, find the name of your access point (for example, Xiaomi_Hotspot_5G).
3. Click Connect and enter the password you set earlier.
4. If you want to allow other devices on this network to detect your PC, select No (for security).

On macOS:

1. Open the Wi-Fi menu in the top panel.
2. Select your Xiaomi network and enter your password.
3. If the connection does not occur, open System Settings → Network and manually add a new connection.

If the computer can't see the network:

• 🔍 Check if the hotspot on the phone is turned on (swipe down from the top edge of the screen and look at the notification bar).
• 📡 Restart the Wi-Fi adapter on PC: Control Panel → Device Manager → Network adapters → Find your adapter, right-click and select Disable the device, then Enable.
• 🔄 Restart your phone and computer.

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If the speed is below 10 Mbps, try changing the Wi-Fi range from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz in the AP settings. On Xiaomi, this is done in the Wi-Fi hotspot settings menu → Frequency range.

4. Speed optimization and traffic saving MegaFon

Many users find that the speed of the Internet on a PC via the hotspot is lower than on the phone, due to the limitations of Megaphone and the settings of Xiaomi.

Causes of low speed:

• 📉 Operator restriction: Megaphone can artificially slow down the speed when handing out (trottling.
• 📶 Channel congestion: If multiple devices are connected to the access point, the bandwidth is shared between them.
• 🔋 Power saving mode: on Xiaomi with activated Battery mode, Wi-Fi speed is limited.

How to speed up the connection:

1. Turn off the power saving mode: Settings → Battery and performance → Energy saving mode → Disconnect.
2. Use it. USB-Modem instead of Wi-Fi: connect your phone to your PC via cable USB Type-C and activate USB-The modem is in the modem settings, and the speed will be higher due to the stable connection.
3. Turn off background apps on your phone that consume traffic (such as auto-updating apps on Google Play).

To save traffic MegaFon:

• 📱 Turn on Traffic Savings in Settings SIM-maps: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Transfer of data → Saving traffic.
• 🖥️ On PC, disable auto-update Windows and applications.
• 🎮 Ban background downloads of updates on Steam, Epic Games and other launchers.

5. Solving common problems

Even after the right setup, errors can occur, and we will discuss the most common ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The computer is connected to the network, but the Internet is not working

• 🔧 Check if the phone is on data transfer: swipe down from the top edge of the screen and make sure the icon is on. 4G/5G active.
• 🔄 Reset the Access Point: Disable and Re-enable the Personal Access Point.
• 📱 Make sure your phone does not activate Flight Mode or Traffic Savings.

Problem 2: The connection is constantly breaking.

• 🔋 Check the phone's battery power.At below 15%, Xiaomi automatically turns off the hotspot.
• 📶 Switch to the 5 GHz band if you use 2.4 GHz, which is less stable in apartment buildings.
• 🔄 Update your phone firmware and Wi-Fi adapter drivers on PC.

Problem 3: Error "Impossible to configure the access point"

This error often appears on Xiaomi with two SIM-The solution:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose. SIM-Megaphone card and set it as the main one for data transfer.
3. Reboot the phone.

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If none of these methods worked, reset your phone’s network settings: Settings → Connections & Sharing → Network Reset. This will remove all stored Wi-Fi and VPN, but often solves distribution problems.

6.Security: How to Protect an Access Point from Hacking

The standard security settings on Xiaomi are often inadequate. Here's how to tighten protection:

Step 1: Change the standard password

As mentioned earlier, the default password (e.g., 12345678) is broken in minutes. Use a password generator or create a combination yourself by the rules:

• 🔢 Length of at least 12 characters.
• 🔤 Combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers and special symbols (for example, M3g@F0n_X!a0m1).
• 🚫 Do not use personal information (date of birth, name).

Step 2: Limit the number of connected devices

In the access point settings (Setting up the Wi-Fi hotspot → Additional), set a connection limit for 1-2 devices. This will prevent unauthorized connections.

Step 3: Turn off WPS

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is vulnerable to brute force attacks. On Xiaomi, it is usually disabled by default, but check the Additional Wi-Fi settings.

Step 4: Use a VPN on your phone

If you are giving out the internet in a public place, turn it on. VPN (So, for example, ProtonVPN or Cloudflare's Warp, and that hides your real life. IP-address.

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To check who is connected to your access point, use the Fing app (available on Google Play) that will show all the devices on the network and their access points. MAC-address.

7. Alternative ways to distribute the Internet with Xiaomi

If Wi-Fi is unstable, try other methods of connecting your PC to the Internet via your phone:

1. USB-modem

The fastest and most stable way is to connect your phone to your PC via USB Type-C cable, then:

1. On the phone: Settings → Connections and sharing → Modem mode and access point → USB-modem.
2. On PC: wait for the driver installation (if you connect for the first time).

The speed can reach 500 Mbit / s (depending on the MegaFon tariff).

2. Bluetooth modem

Suitable for saving battery power, but the speed is limited to 10 Mbit / s.

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and PC.
2. Match the devices.
3. On the phone, activate the Bluetooth modem in the modem settings.

3. Reverse Tethering (reverse tethering)

It allows you to distribute the Internet from PC to phone, but in our case you can use the reverse process using applications like ClockworkMod Tether (requires root rights).

Comparison of methods:

8. Frequent Questions and Answers (FAQ)

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If you often give away internet with Xiaomi, consider buying a portable one. 4G-router (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Router) 4G). It consumes less energy and provides a more stable connection.