Connecting a xiaomi mini router. Setting up a Xiaomi mini WiFi router. Detailed instructions. Further configuration of the Xiaomi Mi Wifi Mini router

Great router for home use

The xiaomi mini wifi router is a compact model with an attractive design that will fit into any interior without any problems. This is a great option for home use, main feature which is a combination of price and features: routers with similar parameters from other brands are much more expensive (while xiaomi mini is in no way inferior to them in terms of quality and capabilities).

Xiaomi Mi Mini features and technologies used

The device can operate in one of two ranges:

2.4 GHz. In this case, a data transfer rate of up to 300 Mbps is provided.
5 GHz. When operating in this range, the transfer rate reaches 867 Mbps.

Dual band support is a big plus for this router. Currently, most devices operate in the 2.4 GHz band. However, the share of 5 GHz, which has a large throughput, increases more and more. With the rapid spread of the latter or when buying more modern devices (phones, tablets, etc.), you will not have to spend money on buying a new router.

Other features of the xiaomi mi wifi mini router include:

The presence of a USB port for connecting external media (memory card, hard drives, etc.). Thanks to this feature, you can organize your network storage, as well as provide backup data. The software integrates a commercial Tuxera driver that supports all versions of NTFS and allows you to work with various external drives.
Specialized software, which allows you to configure the xiaomi mini router, manage the device remotely and receive statistical information about its operation. To do this, you can use a smartphone, tablet or other device.
128 MB random access memory, which provides high performance, affects the data transfer rate when connecting multiple devices, as well as the speed of rebooting the mini wifi router xiaomi, if necessary.

In addition, according to xiaomi mini manufacturers, it can be integrated into the system " Smart House”, ensuring effective management of its components.

Effective protection of user data

The developers of the xiaomi mini router took care of the security of the data of device users. Here are provided:

Wi-Fi connection alerts for third-party and suspicious users.
Collecting data about phishing, fraudulent and other dangerous sites and adding them to the blacklist.

Xiaomi mini router is a great choice for home use. Attractive price, good features, modern design, effective protection mechanisms home network- all these are arguments in favor of its acquisition.

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Characteristics:

Model: Xiaomi Mi mini WiFi
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz WiFi 2x2, 5 GHz WiFi 2x2, dual frequency capable)
Processor: MT7620A 580MHz
ROM: 16MB SPI Flash
RAM: 128MB DDR2
Antennas: 2 pcs, external dual-band omnidirectional
Ports: 3 x Rj45, 1 x USB (for connecting drives)

PACKAGING AND COMPLETE SET

The device comes in a cardboard box made of environmentally friendly materials without printing, but with the MI logo in the upper right corner.

In the box we see a rather modest kit: the router itself, the power supply and the manual for Chinese. The network cable is missing.

Power supply 12 V, 1 A. with American plug. The adapter is not included.

APPEARANCE OF THE DEVICE

Xiaomi Mi WiFi mini itself is very compact, thin and light. It is very similar in design to a completely different type of device from Apple - the Magic Trackpad.

True, the similarity disappears, it is worth raising the antennas. The assembly of the router is very good, the materials are solid, you can feel a quality thing.

Mostly the device is made of plastic that is rough to the touch, the ends of the antennas moving in one plane are covered with metal disks with a notch.

The front panel is devoid of inscriptions, buttons or indicators, it only sees an embossed MI logo. At the bottom end there is a diode status indicator of the router, it lights up blue or orange.

The backlight is not bright, it will not irritate in the dark.

At the top we see a deeply recessed reset button, a USB port, three Rj45 ports and a power connector. Xiaomi Mi WiFi mini has no on/off button.

The router is supposed to be installed only on a horizontal surface, there are two rubberized legs on the perforated inner panel. Wall mounting is not provided, although if you want, you can think of something. It is also hard not to notice the many holes for heat dissipation from the body of the device.

Software

I decided to configure the router not through the web interface, but with the help of mobile application Mi WiFi. It can be downloaded from Google Play, iTunes, or directly from the manufacturer's website.

When you first launch the application, it asks for various kinds of permissions.

The application is good because it allows you to carry out both the initial and subsequent configuration of the router. If fine tuning parameters are not needed, then you can not access the web interface at all.
Next, run the program and create an account in it.

After we logged into the account, we proceed to set up the Internet.
We drive the login and password from the Internet into the fields, then the router configures everything itself.

The application interface is divided into four tabs. In the first one, you can find a list of all devices that have ever connected to the router. There is information about traffic, current consumption, you can see IP and MAC addresses, disable Internet access, block the device or adjust the channel bandwidth for it.

The second tab allows you to view information on connected drives, there is a video downloader (.torrent files are supported).

A 32 Gb flash drive was recognized without problems.
Video from a flash drive does not slow down when viewed from a router.

The third settings tab is Plugins.
In this section you can:
check for firmware updates;
get a weekly report;
set up guest WiFi for your friends;
configure Firewall or disable it;
increase WiFi speed;
set the WiFi on/off time;
set the reboot time of the router;
perform troubleshooting.

The last tab contains all other settings. Here you can change the name, password, encryption of Wi-Fi networks, signal strength. Turn off 5GHz and LED.

Speed test in 2.4 GHz network.

As we see the frequency of wi-fi 5 GHz shows very good results.

Speed test from computer:

In general, very interesting device, because it combines an attractive price and a good range of features. There are also some disadvantages:
- lack of officially translated software versions into Russian;
- version USB interface – 2.0.

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I specifically bought a Xiaomi mini WiFi router to prepare some detailed instructions for setting up this interesting router. By the way, judging by the reviews and comments in online stores, the Xiaomi router is very popular. And this is not even strange, for a small sum we get a beautiful, powerful and high-quality router. In addition, the router is dual-band, of course with support for the 802.11ac standard, and even with USB port. Yes, this is a Chinese router, but Xiaomi is a good company, and very popular.

The Xiaomi router itself is very beautiful, stylish and unusual. I will review this router in a separate article. And in this article I want to describe in detail the process of first setting up the Xiaomi mini WiFi router. I'll show you how to connect a router, configure wifi network, and the Internet. I'll post setup instructions soon. public access to files on USB drive, router firmware, etc.

Control panel in Chinese. What to do, how to change the language?

Concerning Xiaomi settings mini WiFi, then this is most likely the only thing that can disappoint you in this router. The fact is that the router settings are in Chinese. There is no way to choose Russian, or even English. If you want the control panel to be in Russian, then you will have to flash the router with third-party firmware (PandoraBox, Padavan). The firmware process itself is complex. Perhaps I will write about it in a separate article.

English can be added. You need to change the region to Europe in the Wi-Fi settings and update the firmware. I will also write about this in a separate article. Well, I advise you not to bother, and just set up the Xiaomi mini router according to my instructions. Will something change if the settings are in English? This is a router, you set it up and forget about this control panel. And everything is exactly in what language it is. The main thing is that the Internet works well and stably.

Another point, the router can be configured from a smartphone or tablet through the Mi Router application. Application on English language, everything is clear there. We will also consider this option at the end of this article.

This manual should be suitable not only for Xiaomi models mini, but also for WiFi MiRouter 3, and Mi WiFi Nano.

Xiaomi Mi Router Mini: Wi-Fi and Internet setup

First, connect the power to the router, and connect the cable from the provider or modem to the "Internet" port.

Next, we need to go to the settings of the Xiaomi router. First, we will consider the first setting from a computer (laptop). You can connect the computer to the router as if by cable (but no cable included) as well as Wi-Fi. Immediately after turning on, a wireless network with the name "Xiaomi_some numbers" will appear. It is not password protected. Let's connect to it.

If you immediately got the Internet through the router, then it makes sense to configure through Chrome browser, or Yandex Browser. They can translate pages on the fly. And the control panel will be more understandable. Translation there is not perfect, but still better than Chinese characters.

1 Open any browser, and go to the address miwifi.com (it is listed below the router). On the first page, just click on the big Chinese button. This is something like license agreement.

2 Next, you need to set the name of the Wi-Fi network and password for it. The password must be at least 8 characters long. Since the router is dual-band, the password will be the same for networks at two frequencies. It can be changed later in the control panel. We continue the setup.

3 In the next window, we need to set a password that will protect the router settings. This password will need to be specified when entering the router settings. Enter your password and click the button to continue. If you want the router password to be the same as the Wi-Fi password, you can simply check the box. But I don't recommend doing that.

4 We see a message that the router will create two Wi-Fi networks at different frequencies, their names will be indicated there. The router will reboot.

After the reboot, a Wi-Fi network will appear with the name that we set during the setup process. Connect to this network using set password.

5 In the settings window, if you have not closed it yet, you can click on the button and you will see a message asking you to install a proprietary application on your smartphone to control the Xiaomi router. You can install this application in App Store, or Google Play‎ if you need it. It is called Mi Router. Below I will show how to configure the router from the phone through this application.

Important point! If the Internet through the router is already working on your devices, then the configuration of the Xiaomi router is completed. If you want, you can go to its settings, I will show below how to do it.

If internet through router not working then it needs to be configured.

Entering the Xiaomi router settings and setting up a connection to the provider

1 Again in the browser, go to the address miwifi.com. A password request will appear. Enter the password you set during the first setup. This is not a password from Wi-Fi, namely from a router.

2 To set up the Internet (connections to provider) go to the settings to a separate page, as shown below. Select your connection type from the list. Most likely, you need to select PPPoE. It's just that if you had a connection type DHCP (Dynamic IP), then the Internet through the router would work without configuration. You can check the type of connection with your provider.

3 After selecting PPPoE, you will need to set the necessary parameters for the connection. These settings are provided by your ISP. Also, they are most likely indicated in the documents that you were given when you connected to the Internet.

4 If the provider uses binding by MAC address, then you can change it on the same page, below. Just write down the required MAC. Or ask the provider to register the MAC address of your router, which is indicated in this field, or on the body of the device itself.

It is necessary that the router connects to the Internet and starts distributing it to your devices.

Setting up a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless network. Changing your Wi-Fi password

If you want to change the name of the Wi-Fi network, password, channel, or, for example, turn off the network at some frequency of 5 GHz, or 2.4 GHz, then go to the settings and go to the page as shown below.

If you scroll down the page below, you will see the 5G Wi-Fi settings there, as far as I understand the guest network settings and the region change.

As you can see, nothing complicated. Even despite the fact that the settings are in Chinese.

The first setup of the Xiaomi router from a phone or tablet (Mi Router)

You can configure the router with mobile device. First you need to install the proprietary program Mi Router on your phone. We put it from Google Play, or the App Store. If you do not want to install the application, then you can also configure it through the browser of your mobile device, as I showed above.

Connect your smartphone to Xiaomi router. The Wi-Fi network will have a default name and will not be password protected. Also, do not forget to connect the Internet to the router.

On my iPhone, immediately after connecting, a window appeared with the settings of the router. And on Android, in the Mi Router program, you need to select the item "Set up a new router". Specify the location where the router is installed, and click the "Next" button.

The router will check the Internet connection, and if your provider uses a DHCP connection, you will see a message that the Internet is connected. Like in my screenshot below. What if you have technology? PPPoE connections, then you will need to set some parameters (login, password).

The last step is to set a password for the Wi-Fi network, and change the name of the network. Specify these data and click the "Finish" button.

Please note that the password set on the Wi-Fi network will also be used to access the router settings when entering the control panel at miwifi.com.

That's it, the router setup is complete. If something did not work out, then go to the settings through the browser, and change the necessary parameters.

Even without the firmware of the router in English or Russian, it can be configured without any problems, and everything will work. Yes, it is very difficult to understand the settings that are in Chinese. Even in English it would be easier. English version original firmware Yes, in a separate article I will show you how to install it.

I really liked the router, both externally and with stable work. Write your reviews about this model, share tips, and ask questions. Always happy to help with advice!

I specifically bought a Xiaomi mini WiFi router to prepare some detailed instructions for setting up this interesting router. By the way, judging by the reviews and comments in online stores, the Xiaomi router is very popular. And this is not even strange, for a small sum we get a beautiful, powerful and high-quality router. In addition, the router is dual-band, of course with support for the 802.11ac standard, and even with a USB port. Yes, this is a Chinese router, but Xiaomi is a good company, and very popular.

The Xiaomi router itself is very beautiful, stylish and unusual. I will review this router in a separate article. And in this article I want to describe in detail the process of first setting up the Xiaomi mini WiFi router. I'll show you how to connect a router, set up a Wi-Fi network, and the Internet. In the near future I will prepare instructions for setting up file sharing on a USB drive, router firmware, etc.

Control panel in Chinese. What to do, how to change the language?

As for the Xiaomi mini WiFi setup, this is most likely the only thing that can disappoint you in this router. The fact is that the router settings are in Chinese. There is no way to choose Russian, or even English. If you want the control panel to be in Russian, then you will have to flash the router with third-party firmware (PandoraBox, Padavan). The firmware process itself is complex. Perhaps I will write about it in a separate article.

Another point, the router can be configured from a smartphone or tablet through the Mi Router application. The application is in English, everything is clear there. We will also consider this option at the end of this article.

This instruction should be suitable not only for the Xiaomi mini model, but also for WiFi MiRouter 3, and Mi WiFi Nano.

Xiaomi Mi Router Mini: Wi-Fi and Internet setup

First, connect the power to the router, and connect the cable from the provider or modem to the "Internet" port.

If you immediately got the Internet through the router, then it makes sense to configure it through the Chrome browser, or Yandex Browser. They can translate pages on the fly. And the control panel will be more understandable. Translation there is not perfect, but still better than Chinese characters.

1 Open any browser, and go to the address miwifi.com (it is listed below the router). Or 192.168.31.1 . You can see the detailed article in which I showed. On the first page, just click on the big Chinese button 🙂 This is something like a license agreement.

4 We see a message that the router will create two Wi-Fi networks at different frequencies, their names will be indicated there. The router will reboot.

After the reboot, a Wi-Fi network will appear with the name that we set during the setup process. Connect to this network using the set password.

5 In the settings window, if you have not closed it yet, you can click on the button and you will see a message asking you to install a proprietary application on your smartphone to control the Xiaomi router. You can install this app from the App Store or Google Play‎ if you need it. It is called Mi Router. Below I will show how to configure the router from the phone through this application.

If internet through router not working then it needs to be configured.

Entering the Xiaomi router settings and setting up a connection to the provider

1 Again in the browser, go to the address miwifi.com. A password request will appear. Enter the password you set during the first setup. This is not a password from Wi-Fi, namely from a router.

It is necessary that the router connects to the Internet and starts distributing it to your devices.

Setting up a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless network. Changing your Wi-Fi password

If you scroll down the page below, you will see the 5G Wi-Fi settings there, as far as I understand the guest network settings and the region change.

As you can see, nothing complicated. Even despite the fact that the settings are in Chinese.

The first setup of the Xiaomi router from a phone or tablet (Mi Router)

You can also configure the router from a mobile device. First you need to install the proprietary program Mi Router on your phone. We put it from Google Play, or the App Store. If you do not want to install the application, then you can also configure it through the browser of your mobile device, as I showed above.

Connect your smartphone to Xiaomi router. The Wi-Fi network will have a default name and will not be password protected. Also, do not forget to connect the Internet to the router.

The router will check the Internet connection, and if your provider uses a DHCP connection, you will see a message that the Internet is connected. Like in my screenshot below. And if you have a PPPoE connection technology, then you will need to set some parameters (login, password).

The last step is to set a password for the Wi-Fi network, and change the name of the network. Specify these data and click the "Finish" button.

Please note that the password set on the Wi-Fi network will also be used to access the router settings when entering the control panel at miwifi.com.

That's it, the router setup is complete. If something did not work out, then go to the settings through the browser, and change the necessary parameters.

Even without the firmware of the router in English or Russian, it can be configured without any problems, and everything will work. Yes, it is very difficult to understand the settings that are in Chinese. Even in English it would be easier. There is an English version of the original firmware, in a separate article I will show you how to install it.

I really liked the router, both externally and with stable work. Write your reviews about this model, share tips, and ask questions. Always happy to help with advice!

Xiaomi offers a very high quality router with an interesting design. It comes in a cardboard box, opening which you will find the router itself, the power supply and the instruction manual in Chinese. As for the patch cord, there is none. This is not a problem, because in almost every store that sells routers, you can buy it separately. Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi mini is compact in size. It is thin and fairly light. The quality of the assembly and the body is not satisfactory. I was pleased with the color scheme, because the router can be:

black;
white;
orange;
light green;
blue
pink.

Many users demand originality of design

There are no labels or indicators on the front panel. There is only the MI logo. The diode status indicator of the device was placed on the lower end. It can light up both blue and orange. The backlight is quite dim, so it will not be conspicuous in the dark. Reset button, USB port, 3 RJ 45 ports, as well as a power connector were placed on the top end. As for the power button, XIAOMI MI Wi-Fi MINI does not have it. The router is intended for installation only on a horizontal surface. To do this, 4 rubberized legs were placed on the bottom panel. Wall mounting is not provided, so there are no elements on the case for mounting in a vertical position.

Specifications and connection

The XIAOMI MI Wi-Fi MINI router can operate at 4GHz and 5GHz, and the MT7620A 580MHz processor is enough to complete all operations. The router also has 16 MB of flash memory and 128 MB of RAM. It has 2 antennas and uses 3 RJ 45 ports. Various storage devices can be connected to it using the built-in USB socket.

After the device is turned on and loaded, it will immediately deploy 2 wireless networks - Xiaomi_XX and Xiaomi_XX_5G. They operate at 2.5 GHz and 5 GHz respectively. It's a pity, but the default setting of the device will be in Chinese, so you need to apply various tricks. If it does not automatically connect to your ISP's network, then all settings must be done manually. We suggest using Google services Translate, which will help translate the router menu into Russian. To do this is quite simple. To get started, you need to install special program, which executes Userscripts in browsers:

Firefox - Greasemonkey
Chrome and Opera 15 - Tampermonkey.

After that, you need to download world wide web script Mi Wi-Fi mini RUS. To start configuring your router, type in address bar any browser http://192.168.31.1/. Next, you will see the router menu, which will be almost completely Russified.

Depending on how it will be connected, the MI router may offer to set a password and network name, or provide a window in which you need to select its operation mode, namely a repeater or a router. By the way, in the specified window you will be asked to install the application on your smartphone or Tablet PC. With it, you can control the device remotely. Unfortunately, at this stage, a Chinese version is available without the possibility of Russification. After the settings are saved and the router reboots, you can proceed to its configuration.

Device setup

If the Internet is connected, then you can update the XIAOMI MI Wi-Fi MINI software. It will take about 10 minutes, but it can be left for later. If the device is configured, the update will not affect the changes made.

The interface will open on the statistics window. It will show the duration of the device and the speed network connection. If you click on the graphic elements (channels and devices), additional information and options will be opened where you can restart the router or restrict access to the global network to a particular device. If the standard firmware is installed in the XIAOMI MI Wi-Fi MINI router, then you will find basic settings which are grouped into sections.

At the very beginning, you will be prompted to select the device operation mode - router or router. Selecting the first option, you need to specify the network name and password to access it. After completing the specified action, the router will offer to download the application for remote control. After you see a message that the initialization was successful, after a few seconds it will disappear, opening the next page. If you want to update the firmware, then first you need to download it. After that, by clicking on "Update manually", you need to specify the path to the file.

To set up a wireless network, go to the menu item " WiFi settings". The device allows you to separately configure the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channels, setting your own SSID for each, as well as other parameters. If your provider issues all the necessary settings via DHCP, then no changes need to be made. The only thing that can come in handy is cloning the MAC address, because for some providers it is he who is tied to the connection. By going to the "Security Center", you can change default password enter the router menu. Here you can also set the ways to access the web interface:

over a wireless network;
using a patch cord.

The next menu item is "LAN Settings". You can specify the router address and DHCP zone. If you need to forward ports, you can do this in the section " Additional settings- "DDNS". All you need to do is click "Add a service" and in the window that opens, select the provider of the provided service from the list. Next, enter the username, password, specify the hostname and enter the IP address interval. Standard firmware provides 4 service providers. If necessary, you can configure PPTP and L2TP in the menu of the same name. Here you need to specify the connection name, method, server, login and password. All these parameters must be provided by your ISP.

Opportunities

XIAOMI MI Wi-Fi MINI can work not only as a router, but also as a repeater. If you are an advanced user, then you will certainly be pleased with the PandoraBox firmware, which has an English interface and great flexibility. Thanks to the presence of USB, you can connect various. Thanks to this, it is possible to receive remote access, including Wi-Fi. The antennas are powerful enough, so even 2 concrete walls are not a hindrance to them.

Padavan firmware is very popular among owners of XIAOMI MI Wi-Fi MINI. Its second name is firmware for ASUS, because it was originally developed for installation on the router of this company. It is worth noting that installation is a time-consuming process, and incorrect actions can lead to router failure. If you still decide that you really need the Padavan firmware, then take the installation process as responsibly as possible. All steps and complete instructions can be found on many resources of the global network. After completing all the manipulations, the MI Wi-Fi router will change, and its configuration will be simpler and more understandable.