How to distribute Wi-Fi from the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all ways and life hacks

Smartphones Xiaomi Redmi have long become universal gadgets that can replace not only the player or camera, but also a full-fledged router. To distribute the Internet with Redmi on a laptop, tablet or other phone can literally be 3 clicks - if you know the nuances of settings MIUI. However, even experienced users face problems: the access point suddenly turns off, devices do not connect, and the speed leaves much to be desired.

In this article, we will break down all the current ways to distribute Wi-Fi with Xiaomi Redmi (including models from 2023-2026), from the standard Modem Modem feature to hidden features. MIUI. We will focus on common errors, such as why the Redmi Note 12 can block connection to the access point after an update, or how to circumvent the limit on the number of connected devices. You will also learn how to increase the speed of distribution by 30-40% by changing the hidden parameters of the network.

1.Phone Preparation: What to Check Before Handing Out Wi-Fi

Before you turn on the hotspot, make sure your Redmi is ready to be a router.

• 📶 Mobile Internet: Data Transfers Must Be Active on the Phone (3G/4G/5G). Check the signal icon in the status bar.
• 🔋 Battery charge: Wi-Fi distribution consumes energy at levels below 20% MIUI It can automatically disable the access point.
• 📱 Version. MIUI: on old firmware (below) MIUI 12) there may be no network optimization options. Update the system to Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛡️ Security: Turn it off VPN Proxy servers – they can block the transfer of data to connected devices.

Special attention to the owners of Redmi with NFC: If you have recently used contactless payments, the module NFC You could temporarily block the Wi-Fi antenna. Reboot your phone to reset the hardware module conflict.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with two SIM-The access point by default uses the main card SIM (slot 1. If you have internet on the second card, go to Settings → SIM-Maps and mobile networks and change priority.

2. Standard method: modem modem in MIUI

The easiest method is to use the built-in modem mode. The instructions are valid for all Redmi models on the same day. MIUI 12–14:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Modem Modem.
2. Select Wi-Fi Access Point (or Portable Access Point on older versions).
3. Click on the Wi-Fi Access Point Settings to ask: 🔐 Name of the network (SSID): Latin, without spaces (e.g, Redmi_Hotspot). 🔒 Type of security: Select WPA2-PSK (most reliable). 🔑 Password: minimum 8 symbols, with numbers and letters.

Wi-Fi hotspot

Once you turn on the status bar, you'll see a burning point icon (two triangles) and other devices can connect to your network.

3. Alternative ways of distributing the Internet

If the standard modem modem doesn’t work or you need additional options, try these methods:

3.1. Distribution via Bluetooth

Suitable for connecting a single device (for example, a laptop) with a minimum charge consumption:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices.
2. On Redmi go to Settings → Connections and sharing → Modem mode → Bluetooth modem.
3. Select the target device from the list.

The speed will be lower than Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps), but the battery consumption will be reduced by 20-30%.

3.2. USB-modem (for PC)

Ideal for desktops or laptops without Wi-Fi:

1. Connect Redmi to the PC via USB-cable.
2. On the phone, select Modem Modem → USB-modem.
3. On PC, wait for the driver installation (you may need to restart).

Applications for distribution (for advanced)

If the built-in functions are not satisfied, install one of the applications:

• 📱 PdaNet+: circumvents restrictions on Internet distribution operators (requires root on some firmware).
• 🌐 ClockworkMod Tether: Supports traffic encryption and device filtering.
• ⚡ FoxFi: Optimize battery consumption for long-term distribution.

⚠️ Note: Distribution applications may conflict with MIUI 14+. Before installation, disable the function MIUI Optimization in the Developer Settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — tap 7 times).

4. Optimization of speed and stability

By default, Redmi limits the speed of the distribution to 50-70% of the maximum speed of mobile Internet.

4.1. Change of Wi-Fi channel

Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi hotspot → Select the channel manually and additionally:

• 📶 2.4 GHz: channels 1, 6, 11 - least loaded.
• 📶 5 GHz: 36, 40, 44, 48 channels (not available on all models).

Use the Wi-Fi Analyzer app (available on Google Play) to find the freest channel in your location.

Adjustment MTU

Optimal value MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit for Redmi - 1472:

1. Install the Terminal Emulator app.
2. Enter the command: su setprop net.tethering.mtu 1472
3. Reset the access point.

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If, after the change, MTU Speed hasn’t increased, return the value to 1500 – some operators block non-standard packets.

Power saving shutdown

MIUI It's aggressively optimizing background processes, which can interrupt the distribution:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Mode.
2. Choose High Performance.
3. Add the Modem Modem app to the list without restrictions.

5. Solving typical problems

Even with the right settings, Redmi users are likely to experience errors.

5.1 Devices do not connect to the access point

Causes and solutions:

• 🔄 Incorrect Password: Reset the Access Point Settings in Settings → Connections → Access point → Reset the settings.
• 📵 Lockdown MAC-addresses: MIUI 13+ It's enabled to protect you from unknown devices. Turn it off in Settings. → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Filter MAC-address.
• 🔌 Conflict IP: On the connected device manually set IP ranged 192.168.43.x (for example, 192.168.43.100).

5.2. Access point is permanently disconnected

The culprits:

• 🔋 Energy saving: disable optimization for Modem Modem (see section 4.3).
• 📡 Weak signal: If the mobile Internet level is below 2-3 divisions, the phone automatically turns off the distribution. Move closer to the window or use a repeater.
• 🛠️ Firmware failure: on the Redmi Note 11 with MIUI 13.0.6 was an error fixed in 13.0.8.

Low speed or communication breaks

Check it out.

• 📊 Traffic: the operator may have limited the speed after the high-speed packet has been exhausted#.
• 🔄 Channel congestion: If more than 5 devices are connected to the point, activate the option to Limit connections in the modem settings.
• 🔍 Background applications: Close all programs that use the Internet (torrents, cloud backups).

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If the speed is below 10 Mbps, try switching from 4G on 3G customized SIM-Paradoxically, in some regions, the old network is more stable.

6. Hidden functions MIUI wifi-handling

Xiaomi's firmware has hidden options that aren't visible in the standard interface, so you can activate them:

6.1. Change regional Wi-Fi settings

By default, Redmi uses regional power limits to remove them:

1. Activate the developer mode (7 taps according to the MIUI version).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Find the Wi-Fi Region option and select United States (maximum power allowed).

6.2. Traffic priority setting

To ensure that connected devices get the maximum speed:

1. B Settings → SIM-Maps and mobile networks select your own SIM.
2. Activate Data Priority and Enable 4G+/5G (if available).
3. In modem modem modem. → Include modem traffic priority.

Resetting network settings

If nothing helps, do a complete reset:

1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Reset your Wi-Fi, mobile network, and Bluetooth settings.
2. Confirm the action (password or fingerprint).
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with Snapdragon processor 4xx (Like Redmi. 9A) Network resets can lead to loss IMEI. Before the procedure, write it down by typing *#06#.

7.Security in Wi-Fi distribution

A public hotspot on your phone is a potential threat to your data.

• 🔒 Complicated Password: Use a combination of 12+ symbols with numbers, letters and signs (for example, R3dM1_K0t2026!).
• 🕒 Time limit: in the modem settings set the timer of automatic shutdown (maximum 2-3 hours).
• 📵 Hidden Network: C Access Point Settings → Additional activate Hide. SSID. You will have to connect manually, but outsiders will not see your network.
• 🛡️ VPN On connected devices: if you distribute the Internet in a public place, turn on VPN laptop-tablet.

On Redmi with MIUI 14 the function "Secure modem modem modem" appeared - it blocks the connection of devices with outdated security protocols (for example, WEP). Activate it in the access point settings.

8. Frequent Questions (FAQ)