How to set up the Internet on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: mobile network and Wi-Fi

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is still popular due to its balanced performance and reliability. However, many users face difficulties when connecting to the Internet for the first time, whether it is a mobile network or Wi-Fi. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to set up the Internet on the Redmi Note 5, including solutions to typical problems: no network, slow speed or authentication errors.

The main feature of this model is the support of two SIM-maps (in the version of Redmi Note 5 Pro - hybrid slot), which requires the right choice of network profile. MIUI, where the network settings may differ from standard Android, we'll look at both mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity options, with firmware nuances in mind.

If you’ve just bought a used device or reset your settings, this guide will help you avoid common errors. For example, Redmi Note 5 with MIUI 10 firmware and below may not automatically configure APN for some carriers (such as Tele2 or Yota), which requires manual settings.

1. Connection to mobile Internet (3G/4G)

To activate mobile internet on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, first make sure that you are not in a position to SIM-The card supports data transmission:

1. Put it in. SIM-slot-card SIM 1 (recommended for the main network).
2. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
3. Choose yours. SIM-Map and switch on the mobile data switch.

If the internet is not automatically running, check:

• 📶 Network Mode: Go to Settings → SIM-map → [yours SIM] → Network type and select 4G (recommended 3G.
• 📱 APN-settings: operators (especially virtual ones) often require manual input.
• 🔄 Data roaming: if you are in another country, enable data roaming in the settings SIM-map.

On the Redmi Note 5 with two SIM-cards can be assigned to the main SIM internet-based:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Mobile data.
2. Select the SIM that will be used for data transfer (e.g. SIM 1).

2. Manual setting up of APN for mobile internet

If the Internet does not work after turning on mobile data, it is likely not configured APN-This is an access point name, and it's a function of operators like Tele2, Yota or regional providers. Here's how to add them:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [yours SIM] → Access points (APN).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select the New Access Point.
3. Fill in the fields according to your operator’s parameters (see the table below).
4. Save the settings and select the profile you created in the APN list.

After saving, restart your smartphone. If the Internet still doesn't appear,

• 🔄 Switch the network mode from 4G on 3G back and forth.
• 📵 Remove and insert. SIM-map.
• 📞 Call the operator and check if the data service is activated on your number.

- Make sure that SIM-card activated

Check the balance of the account (some tariffs block the Internet with a zero balance)

Select the right slot for SIM (SIM 1 or SIM 2)

- Reboot your phone after the changes-->

3. Wi-Fi connection: step-by-step instructions

Setting up Wi-Fi on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is usually easy, but there are nuances. For example, if the router uses a hidden network name (SSID) or 802.11n/ac standard, there may be connection problems.

To connect to Wi-Fi:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Turn on the Wi-Fi switch (at the top of the screen).
3. Select your network from the list. If you don't have one, click Add Network and enter SSID manually.
4. Enter the password and click Connect.

If the network is not connected:

• 🔒 Make sure the password is entered correctly (the registry is important!).
• 📡 Check if your router supports 2.4GHz – Redmi Note 5 doesn’t work with 5GHz on some firmware.
• 🔄 Reboot the router and smartphone.
• 🛠️ Reset network settings: Settings → System system → Reset → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth.

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If your Wi-Fi is unstable, try changing the router’s channel from Auto to fixed (for example, 6 or 11) to reduce interference from neighboring networks.

4. Solving Internet Issues on Redmi Note 5

If the Internet is connected but slow or periodically disappears, the causes can be different from incorrect settings to hardware problems.

📉 Slow mobile internet

• 📡 Check the signal level if it is weak (1-2 Divide, try to switch to 3G — Sometimes he's more stable. 4G underprivilegedly.
• 🔄 Turn on flight mode for 10 seconds, then turn off - this will reset the network connection.
• 📱 Update the firmware: in older versions MIUI (11) there were bugs with the communication module.

❌ Wi-Fi is connected, but the internet is not working.

• 🔌 Check if the Internet router distributes (plug in another device).
• 📝 In the Wi-Fi settings on your phone, click on the connected network → Change the network → Check the box Show additional parameters and select IP-setting: DHCP (if it's static).
• 🔧 In the router, turn off Filtration. MAC-address or add MAC Redmi Note 5 is on the list of allowed.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note 5 firmware resets after update APN. If the mobile Internet stopped working after the update, check the list of access points and add them again if necessary.

5. Optimizing Internet Speed

Even if the Internet works, it may be slower than expected. Here's how to improve performance:

📶 For the mobile network:

• 📍 Turn off automatic network selection and select operator manually: Settings → SIM-map → [yours SIM] → Network operators → Manual search.
• 🔋 Include traffic saving mode in Settings → Connections and sharing → Saving traffic (useful at a limited rate).
• 📵 If the signal is weak, use a cellular repeater or move closer to the window.

📡 For Wi-Fi:

• 📶 Switch the router to a 2.4 GHz channel with a width of 20 MHz (in the router settings) – this will increase stability, although it will slightly reduce the maximum speed.
• 🔒 Turn it off on the router. WPA3 Just leave it alone. WPA2-PSK — Redmi Note 5 works better with this standard.
• 📱 In Wi-Fi settings on your phone, turn off the option of Automatic Open Network Connection – this will prevent you from connecting to weak public points.

6. Reset network settings (if nothing helps)

If all previous methods fail, perform a complete reset of network settings, which will delete all stored Wi-Fi networks, passwords and mobile Internet settings, but often solve complex problems.

How to reset your settings:

1. Open Settings → System → Reset.
2. Select Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth settings.
3. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code.
4. After rebooting, reset the internet (see sections above).

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi Note 5 with custom firmware (like LineageOS), resetting network settings can cause a loss of IMEI. Before the procedure, check the firmware version in Settings → The phone.

If after the reset, there are problems:

• 🔧 Check your physical condition. SIM-Cards (no damage to contacts).
• 📱 Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI through settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛠️ Contact the service center - a malfunction of the communication module is possible (especially if the phone fell or got wet).

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

This section contains the typical errors faced by owners of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 when setting up the Internet, and how to fix them.

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If the Internet on the Redmi Note 5 failed after all the manipulations, the reason may be a hardware malfunction of the antenna module, in which case a diagnosis is required at the service center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)