How to distribute mobile Internet with Xiaomi Redmi: all ways + stable-connection

Distributing mobile Internet with Xiaomi Redmi is a challenge that almost every smartphone owner faces. Whether you need to connect a laptop on a trip, a tablet in the country, or even a second phone without a SIM card, the modem mode feature saves 90% of the time. But not everything works out of the box: speed drops, devices do not connect, the battery goes down in an hour. In this article, we will analyze all the ways of distributing the Internet (including hidden ones), optimize settings for maximum speed and solve typical problems from the “failed access point” error to a slow connection.

Xiaomi Redmi (regardless of model – be it Redmi Note 12, Redmi) 10C or POCO X5) base-work MIUI, where modem settings may differ from pure Android, such as the hotspot power saving mode, which by default limits speed, or the auto-disconnect function when no devices are available, which causes the Internet to disappear after 5 minutes of downtime. We will take into account all these nuances and show you how to set the distribution correctly – so that the speed was high, and the battery did not go down in half an hour.

How many devices can I connect at once? Depends on the model:

• 📱 Redmi 9/10/11 pre-series 8 Devices (but stable) 3-4).
• 📱 Redmi Note 8/9/10/11 Pro - before 10 Devices (no more is recommended) 5).
• 📱 POCO F3/F4/F5 — before 12 devices (optimally) 6-7).

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G

1. Internet distribution via Wi-Fi hotspot (the most popular way)

It’s a standard method that works on all Xiaomi Redmis – from budget Redmis to the best. A1 up to the flagship Redmi K60. Advantages: high speed (up to 300 Mbps on Wi-Fi 5), easy setup, support for most devices (laptops, tablets, other smartphones), Cons: fast battery consumption (up to 20% per hour) and possible connection problems on some firmware MIUI.

To enable the access point:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Modem Modem.
2. Tap on Wi-Fi Access Point (or Portable Access Point on new versions) MIUI).
3. Include the slider in the "On" position.
4. Set up the parameters (more on this below).

By default, the network will be called Redmi_XXXX (where XXXX — last-minute IMEI), A password is a random set of 8 It can be changed:

• 🔐 Name of the network (SSID): It is better to use Latin without spaces (for example, Redmi_Hotspot_Pro).
• 🔑 Password: minimum 8 characters, preferably with numbers and capital letters (e.g, MiHotspot2026!).
• 📶 Wi-Fi Range: Choose 5GHz for top speed (but shorter range) or 2.4GHz for better compatibility with older devices.
• ⚡ Power saving mode: turn off if you need maximum speed.

If the access point does not turn on or immediately turns off, check:

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with firmware MIUI 13 and later there is a bug: if the name of the network (SSID) using Cyrillic or emoji, some devices (such as MacBooks or iPhones) will not be able to connect.

2. Internet distribution through USB (laptop-and-PC)

This method is suitable if you need to connect a laptop or a desktop PC without a Wi-Fi adapter. the advantages: stable connection, minimal battery consumption (smartphone charges during the handout), high speed (up to 500 Mbps per day). USB Disadvantages: cable required, not working on all firmware MIUI (particularly).

Instructions for setting:

1. Connect Xiaomi Redmi to your computer through the original USB-cable (cheap cables may not transmit data).
2. On your smartphone, go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Modem mode.
3. Turn on the option. USB-modem.
4. On the computer, wait for the driver to install (usually takes 10-30 seconds).

If the internet doesn't come up:

• 🔌 Check that a new device has appeared on the PC in Network Connections (for example, Remote). NDIS Xiaomi Composite Device).
• 🔄 Switch the mode. USB-Connections on your smartphone: open the notification curtain → Put it on the charger through USB → Select File Transfer (MTP), then turn it on again USB-modem.
• 🖥️ Windows. 10/11 You may need to manually install the driver RNDIS (Download from Xiaomi or through Device Manager).

Speed. USB-modem depends on:

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and newer when connected through USB 3.0 can cause port overheating. If the smartphone gets too hot, use it. USB 2.0 (black connector instead of blue) or enable Speed Limitation USB In the engineering menu (#4636##).

3. Internet distribution via Bluetooth (economical but slow way)

This is a good way to connect one device (like a tablet or other smartphone) with minimal battery consumption, low speed (up to 3 Mbps), but stable and hardly wastes the battery, ideal for texting or texting.

How to set up:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices.
2. On Xiaomi Redmi go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Modem mode → Bluetooth modem.
3. Select the device from the list and confirm the pairing.
4. On the second device, in Bluetooth settings, activate Network Access (on Android) or Network Connection (on the iOS/Windows).

Limitations of the method:

• 🐢 Maximum speed — 2-3 Mbit/s (enough for messengers, but not for video).
• 🔋 Battery consumption: ~5% per hour 3-4 Less than with Wi-Fi).
• 📱 Only one device is supported at the same time.
• 🔄 When the connection is broken, you will have to reconnect manually.

If the Bluetooth modem does not work:

4. How to increase the speed of the Internet distributed

By default, Xiaomi Redmi limits the speed of the handout to save battery life. But if you want maximum performance (for example, for online games or video conferencing), these settings will help:

Optimization on a smartphone:

• ⚡ Turn off the Power Saving Mode of the Access Point in Settings → Connection and sharing → Modem mode → ⋮ (menu) → Access point settings.
• 📶 Choose the 5GHz band (if your device supports it).
• 🔋 Turn on Fast Charging during the handout (if you use it) USB-modem).
• 📴 Disable background apps that may consume traffic (such as automatic app updates).

Optimization on the connected device:

• 💻 On Windows, turn off Autosetting TCP/IP: netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=limited (execute on the command line on behalf of the administrator).
• 📱 On Android, turn off Adaptive Wi-Fi in network settings.
• 🎮 For online games, use a wired connection (USB) instead of Wi-Fi.

Speed test results for Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G (MTS networks, Moscow):

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If you are giving away the Internet for online games, turn on Redmi Game Turbo mode (Settings) → Special facilities → It'll reduce the ping to a turbo. 10-15% Prioritizing network traffic.

5. Solving Internet Distribution Problems

Even after you set it up correctly, you can still get errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

Problem 1: Access point is turned on, but devices are not connected

• 🔄 Reboot the smartphone and the device you are trying to connect.
• 🔐 Check your password (sometimes reset after updating) MIUI).
• 📶 Change your Wi-Fi range from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz (or vice versa).
• 🛠️ Reset network settings: Settings → System system → Reset → Resetting network settings.

Problem 2: The Internet is there, but the pages are not loaded

• 🌐 Check if the smartphone is enabled Flight Mode or Traffic Saving.
• 🔧 Turn it off. VPN or proxy on both devices.
• 📱 On Redmi, open Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Access point (APN) and check that it is correct. APN your operator (for example, Internet.mts.ru for MTS).

Problem 3: The access point itself is shut down

• ⏱️ Turn off Auto-Switching if there are no devices in the access point settings.
• 🔋 Check if the power saving mode for the mobile network is enabled.
• 📲 Update. MIUI until the latest version (in the old firmware was a bug with spontaneous shutdown).

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If nothing works, try resetting the network settings on Redmi to factory settings, which will remove all stored Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices, but often solves problems with the distribution of the Internet.

6. Hidden Internet Distribution Features on Xiaomi Redmi

MIUI hides a few useful options that can be useful in unusual situations:

1. Internet distribution via Wi-Fi Direct

This is a Bluetooth alternative that runs faster (up to 25 Mbps), but is not supported by all devices.

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Select the device to connect.
3. On the second device, confirm the connection.

2. Speed limit for connected devices

If you are giving the internet to multiple users and don’t want someone to eat all the traffic, you can limit the speed:

1. Turn on the access point.
2. Go to Settings. → Connection and sharing → Modem mode → Access point settings.
3. Slip on Speed Limit and set a limit (e.g. 5 Mbps per device).

3. Internet distribution through the Engineering menu

For power users, you can fine-tune the modem settings in the engineering menu to get there:

1. Open the Phone app and type ##4636##.
2. Go to the phone information section.
3. Scroll down to Wi-Fi Settings and configure the Wi-Fi frequency band or Wi-Fi channel settings to reduce interference.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change the settings in the engineering menu unless you are sure of their value! Incorrect settings can lead to network loss or overheating of the processor.

7.How to distribute the Internet and save battery

Wi-Fi Distribution Could Save the Battery at Speed 15-25% on the Redmi Note 10 Pro with battery 5000 To extend the operating time:

Ways to save charge:

• 🔋 Turn on the power saving mode of the access point (speed will drop by 30%, but the battery will go down 2 times slower).
• 📴 Limit the number of connected devices (optimally — 1-2).
• ⚡ Connect your smartphone to charging (even a weak current) 5W reduce battery consumption).
• 🌡️ Turn off the automatic brightness and set it to 50%.
• 📵 Turn on Flight Mode, but leave the mobile network and Wi-Fi on (this will turn off background processes that consume energy).

Battery consumption comparison (test on Redmi Note 11 Pro+):

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If you’re giving away the internet for a long time, use a power bank with Quick Charge 3.0 support, which will allow you to simultaneously distribute Wi-Fi and charge your smartphone without losing battery capacity.

FAQ: Frequent questions about giving the Internet on Xiaomi Redmi