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How to restore a Xiaomi router to factory settings? Hold the pin for 5 seconds and the light turns orange. If you're selling second-hand, don't rush to reset it yet
There are two ways to restore a Xiaomi router to factory settings: enter 192.168.31.1 and click on the backend, or hold the SIM ejector against the reset button for 5 seconds and wait for the light to turn orange. Before restoring, remember to write down your broadband account and WiFi password. For second-hand ones, you need to unbind and reset them at Mijia. If you reverse, you'll end up with a tail....
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How to check who is freeloading on a Xiaomi router? A new device notification popped up in the Mi Home app, and I pulled out an unfamiliar phone
It's not hard to check for WiFi on a Xiaomi router. The 192.168.31.1 homepage has a device list, and the Mi Home app also provides new device access reminders. Three tricks to recognize unfamiliar devices, the difference between banning internet access and blacklisting, and the pitfalls of random MACs accidentally hit by whitelist—I tested them AX3000T and just clicked them accordingly....
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How do you enable guest network on a Xiaomi router? The day the broadband installer asked for my password, I finally pulled out the switch
There are two ways to open guest networks on a Xiaomi router: just tap in the Mi Home App toolbox, and 192.168.31.1 also has a hidden switch in the background. Guests can even access the visitor's WiFi but cannot access the internal network. I tested the isolation boundary with a backup device—NAS, printer, and shared hard drive all couldn't touch it. I also explained all three pitfalls....
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How do you connect a Xiaomi router to a printer? If there's no response when plugged in, don't waste your effort—these are the only three ways to get it off
It's normal for the printer to be unresponsive when plugged into the USB port of the Xiaomi router; the official firmware doesn't even include this function for printing servers. The printer comes with WiFi and connects directly to the router. Old USB printers either use a computer as the host for sharing or spend about a hundred yuan on a print server box. I've tried all three options and just follow the appropriate path....
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How to separate Xiaomi routers from 2.4G and 5G? Turning off dual-band integration only takes three steps; the vacuum cleaner's network lag is its fault
Xiaomi router 2.4G and 5G separate setup tutorial: Go to 192.168.31.1's WiFi settings and turn off dual-band integration. Splitting one WiFi name into two makes smart device network setup easier. After dismantling my home, I connected the vacuum cleaner all at once, and I also wrote down the cleanup order for reconnecting the whole house....
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How do you manually upgrade the firmware of a Xiaomi router? I've played the developer version for two months, and there are three types of people who really shouldn't touch it
Complete manual firmware upgrade process for Xiaomi router: miwifi.com download firmware by model, upload to 192.168.31.1, upgrade power-off. I've switched between the developer and stable versions. SSH permissions are really tempting, but weekly updates feel like opening a blind box. I advise you to stay in the stable version....
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Is the Xiaomi router signal amplifier worth buying? Spend 49 yuan to test for half a month, and we'll calculate it clearly for you with three budget tiers
I bought the Xiaomi WiFi Amplifier Pro for 49 yuan, and after testing for half a month, the bedroom signal went from two bars to full, but the speed was less than half of a direct connection. This article presents the actual test numbers and target users for three routes: amplifier, converting old routes to repeaters, and adding Mesh sub-routers. After reading, you'll know exactly how much you should spend....
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How to hide WiFi signals on a Xiaomi router? After hiding the vacuum cleaner and it couldn't connect, I realized I needed to think through these three things first
Xiaomi routers hide WiFi signals. In the WiFi settings of 192.168.31.1, there is a switch to turn off broadcasting, which can also be operated via the Mi Home app. But after hiding, your phone or computer won't automatically reconnect, and smart devices like vacuum cleaners and cameras simply can't find the network. This article goes through both the operations and the pitfalls....
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How do you limit the speed of a device on a Xiaomi router? 192.168.31.1 and the Mijia App—I managed my brother's gaming laptop perfectly
How do you limit the speed of a device on a Xiaomi router? This article clearly explains the complete operation of the 192.168.31.1 web backend and Mijia App entry points, the appropriate limit, the three reasons why restrictions don't work, the differences between disabling and speed limits, and reference numbers for each live TV box. I tested it with my home AX3000T....
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Can Xiaomi routers mix Mesh with Huawei ZTE routers? I tested the AX3000T and Huawei AX3 for three days, and the conclusion is simple:
Can Xiaomi routers match Huawei's ZTE router group Mesh? I tested it for three days using a Xiaomi AX3000T paired with a Huawei AX3. The official app route didn't work, so I switched to wired AP mode to combine the two devices. I'll explain exactly when it's worth mixing and when to buy from the same brand. ...
