Instructions for setting up and connecting Wi-Fi on Xiaomi routers.

With the advent of 4G mobile Internet, its speed has become quite comfortable for everyday web surfing and even for watching streaming videos, for example on YouTube. Phones with 4G cost less than $100, which is affordable for a wide range of consumers. In this post, you will learn how to distribute the Internet from a Xiaomi phone and enable an access point on it in order to surf, for example, from a laptop.

Enable hotspot on Xiaomi phone

Almost all Xiaomi phones use MIUI firmware, with the exception of the Mi A1 model, which runs bare Android by default. Therefore, all settings will be specified specifically for MIUI. The latest version at the moment is 9.5.

1. Open Menu and log in "Settings" phone
2. Open section
3. Set the switch to position "ON". Next, go to the section "Point settings Wi-Fi access» to set the network name and password
   
   
4. Set your Wi-Fi network name and password. The Wi-Fi password must be at least 8 characters long. It is better to make it so that it is difficult to pick up.
   
5. That's it, you have enabled Internet sharing on your Xiaomi phone. You can also enable a traffic limit for 1 device per connection in the settings. In addition, you can add certain devices to the “black list” and they will never be able to connect to your phone.

Xiaomi company

The Xiaomi company (Xiaomi or Xiaomi in Russian) under its brand produces a wide range of gadgets, not just mobile phones. These include tablets, laptops, fitness trackers, smart home devices, TV set-top boxes, action cameras, robotic vacuum cleaners, kettles, scales, umbrellas, screwdrivers and even pens. The company was founded on April 6, 2010, and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Consumers call Xiaomi the Chinese Apple, and its founder Lei Jun the Chinese Jobs.

Devices from Xiami are of very good quality and low price. It’s not surprising, because he sells some of his gadgets at prices below cost, just to gain market share.

You can distribute the Internet from an Android smartphone in three ways: via Wi-Fi, via USB and via Bluetooth. For this purpose, the Android OS provides standard functions. But it’s not enough to distribute the Internet - you also need to connect third-party devices to the network, and for this you have to carry out a number of simple manipulations. Let's see how to distribute the Internet from an Android phone to each of three ways.

We distribute the Internet using Wi-Fi:

To use your smartphone as an Internet access point via Wi-Fi, do next steps:

2. Open the item “ Modem mode»;

3. Check the box " Wi-Fi hotspot"- the smartphone starts distributing the Internet via Wi-Fi.

You can make changes to the “Wi-Fi access point settings” by selecting the appropriate menu item - change the password or network name, or select a different protection method. Connecting to the Internet distributed in this way is very simple, and you probably know how to do it. You can use the hotspot from both Android and Windows devices.

Internet distribution using Bluetooth:

To use your smartphone as an Internet access point via Bluetooth, do next steps:

2. We return to the main menu “Settings”, open the item “ Bluetooth", turn on visibility mode on the Android device;

3. We distribute the Internet via Bluetooth.

To connect to the Internet, which is distributed via Bluetooth, download and install the application on your Android smartphone or tablet. Open the application and see a list of Bluetooth devices, select the one you need - the one from which the Internet is distributed. Internet connection is complete.

Internet distribution from an Android device via USB:

To use a smartphone or tablet computer as an Internet access point for a home computer via USB, we perform next steps:

1. Go to “Settings”, then to “Wireless Networks”, where by checking the box select the item “ USB modem" - this item is usually hidden and becomes visible only when the Android device is connected to the PC via a USB cable;

2. On home computer go to the list of connections, select the connection that you just created. Your home PC is now connected to the Internet using a USB connection.

That's probably all - as you can see, distributing the Internet from an Android smartphone or tablet is very simple.

Feature Wi-Fi routers For Xiaomi, what makes setting up the Internet and Wi-Fi network difficult is problems with interface translation. Even in English version In the firmware, some inscriptions remain in Chinese. To configure these items via a browser, it is recommended to use an online translator, such as Google Translate.

Differences in setting up Xiaomi routers

All Xiaomi models are configured through the same interface. It can be used:

• Administrative panel in the browser;
• Client for Android;
• iOS application;
• Utility for Windows;
• Program for Mac.

All stages of specifying parameters are the same, but depending on availability additional functions, For various devices your own settings are available. Mi WiFi 3 and Mi WiFi Mini routers support dual-band operation wireless network: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. They also have a USB port that allows you to connect external devices (hard drives, flash drives).

The Nano model is similar in design to the Mini router. The differences between the routers are visible on the back panel. Instead of a connector for the Xiaomi power supply, a Micro-USB input is used. This allows you to connect "Mi WiFi Nano" even through charger mobile phone. In addition, there is no USB port for connecting external drives.

Pay attention! The Xiaomi lineup also includes professional routers with built-in memory up to 6 TB. They are distinguished by higher technical characteristics and the presence of active cooling.

Connecting and logging into the web interface

Plug the ISP cable into the blue input on the back of the router. If you have home computers or laptops with an Ethernet connector, connect them with a cable to the gray ports. Unlike most routers from other brands, budget Xiaomi devices do not come with network cable. You need to purchase it separately or use a Wi-Fi connection.

When purchasing with delivery from China (for example, from an Aliexpress store), you should also take into account that the power supply plug is type “A”. To plug into a Russian outlet you will need an additional adapter. Connect the adapter to the router and turn it on to the network. There is no power button on Xiaomi routers; devices start working immediately after connection.

Despite the availability of client applications for smartphones and computers with different OSes, the admin panel remains the universal method of configuration. It can be accessed using any software and hardware platform. Just launch the browser and enter the standard IP of the Xiaomi router into the address bar: 192.168.31.1.

When connecting for the first time, check the box confirming that you agree to the terms of the license agreement and click the button above it. The system will prompt you to enter a new Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and its password. Provide this information and proceed to the next step. Then enter New Password to enter the router settings. When the device reboots, connect to the created network and enter the administrator password.

The start screen contains basic information about the router and statistics on its operation. At the bottom of the page, graphs of network usage (wired and wireless) and the load on hardware components are displayed. If the router operates in two Wi-Fi bands, data is displayed for each connection created.

Important tip! If you encounter difficulties connecting, use the built-in connection diagnostic utility. Rebooting the router may also help.

Internet and Wi-Fi setup

To specify the provider data, click the third item in the top menu: “Common settings”. Open the "Internet settings" tab and select which settings you want to change. Various connection protocols will be available in the drop-down list. If the type of connection you are using and the data account unknown to you, check with your Internet provider support.

Wireless network settings on Xiaomi routers are indicated on the adjacent tab in the same menu: “Wi-Fi settings”. Dual-band routers allow you to set separate SSIDs and security settings for 2.4 and 5 GHz networks. In the “Encryption” column, select the encryption protocol, and in the text field below it, enter the Wi-Fi access key.

You can set the guest network at the bottom of the page. To launch it, change the value of the first item from “Shut down” to “Open”. Enter the guest Wi-Fi SSID and select the protection type from the drop-down list. If you specify encrypted access, you will also need to enter the password for the guest network. The settings will take effect after the router is rebooted.

Android has built-in sharing tools mobile traffic through wifi adapter. Setting them up is not difficult, so in order to distribute Wi-Fi with Android phone or Android tablet, no special skills or applications required.

Setting up modem mode

If you know how to distribute the Internet from a PC to Android, you will quickly understand the technology that makes it possible to distribute the Internet from Android to other devices. In the case of a computer, a router is used to which a cable is connected. After a short setup, the router begins to distribute Wi-Fi indoors, so that the laptop, personal computer(if adapter is available wireless communication), tablet and phone can access the Internet without a wired connection.

In the case of distributing the Internet from a tablet or Android phone, a router is not needed. Its functions are performed by a built-in Wi-Fi adapter, which, after turning on the modem mode, begins to send mobile traffic. To understand how to distribute WiFi from Android to a laptop and other devices, let's see how to enable modem mode using the example of Samsung's TouchWiz shell:

Please note: when tethering mode is enabled, the smartphone cannot use Wi-Fi to access the Internet. The adapter begins to work as a router, and access to the network can only be obtained through mobile traffic. After turning on mobile traffic, you can assume that the Wi-Fi network is distributed throughout the room. from any device with a Wi-Fi adapter (tablet, laptop, PC):

In the settings of the phone from which Wi-Fi is distributed, a notification will appear indicating who is connected to the network. If you see that another device that you did not connect yourself is using the point, block access for it and change the password in the network settings. To stop distributing traffic, just turn off the modem mode or disable mobile internet on the phone.

Other ways to distribute mobile traffic

Information on how to distribute Wi-Fi from an Android phone will not help only if the other device does not have a wireless network adapter. This primarily applies to PCs, which are usually connected to the router via a wired connection. This drawback can be eliminated in two ways:

• Buy an external adapter, and then the information on how to distribute WiFi will become relevant again.
• Use a different connection type.

The second method is supported by the fact that Android settings There is necessary tools to establish a different type of connection - Bluetooth modem and UBS modem. When using the first technology, the PC must have bluetooth adapter, and to operate a USB modem you only need a cable and a free USB port.

There are significant differences in connection settings from Wi-Fi distribution No. To establish a connection via Bluetooth:

1. Turn on mobile internet on your phone.
2. Open settings, go to the “More” section (“Other networks”).
3. Select "Modem Mode". Click on the “Bluetooth modem” item.

To connect to the Internet on a PC, you need to enable searching and adding a new device via Bluetooth. When the phone is found, a window with an 8-digit access code will appear on the screen, and Android OS will prompt you to pair the devices. After pairing, open the “Devices and Printers” settings section on your computer, right-click on the phone icon and select connection via an access point.

Bluetooth modem shows the slowest data transfer speed, so it is recommended to use a USB connection instead.

1. Enable mobile traffic on Android.
2. Go to the network settings and select the “USB modem” mode.
3. Go to the control panel and find the connection in the list of connections. local network. Right-click on it and select Enable.

Very often we may need Wi-Fi network where there is none. For example, it could be a city park or a cafe. In such situations, a mobile Hot Spot or access point, which is organized by the phone itself, using a 2g/3g/4g network, comes to the rescue in such situations. So, let's talk about how to distribute Wi-Fi from an Android phone.

So, in order to ensure your SIM-free tablet, laptop or device with exhausted mobile tariff access to the network, you need to enable the access point. Then just follow our instructions.

Remember: the whole process is shown using the Android MIUI 9 shell as an example; it may differ slightly in other phones.

1. First of all, we need to open the settings of our gadget. In order to do this, lower the switches and notifications curtain to the very bottom, and then press the button that we marked in the screenshot.

1. Next, you should move on to setting up the access point itself. We are looking for an item similar to the one you see below.

1. In the mobile Hot Spot menu itself there is a trigger for its activation and an item with settings. First, let's visit the second one.

1. Here we need to specify the network name (it will be displayed when searching) and set password protection. To do this, select an authentication type.

1. At the next stage, you need to enter a password that will be required when connecting to you.

1. As additional options, we can specify the number of simultaneously connected clients (in order not to overload your smartphone and its network access channel). Tap on the designated point.

1. Here we indicate the number of users for parallel connection.

1. It is also possible to block certain devices by MAC address, after which they will no longer be able to connect to your access point.

1. The last trick is authorization using a QR code. Simply put, you show your code, instead of entering a password, the person simply points the camera at it and automatically logs in to the network.

After all the settings and, in fact, turning on the Wi-Fi point, a toggle switch will appear on the switch panel for quick activation and deactivation.

Connecting the Internet to the PC via a USB cable

Let's consider another situation when there is no Internet on your PC and we need to distribute it there from the phone, but there is no Wi-Fi module on the desktop. In this case, a USB cable will help us. Connect it to your phone.

Important! Be sure to install drivers for your device. Without them, pairing will not succeed in most cases, and if the phone connects, it will only be in removable disk mode.

So, let's start connecting.

1. First, check how the device is displayed in the task manager. To do this, launch the utility itself (right-click on the “Start” button) and look for the device we need. If instead of the phone model it is displayed unknown device, it means you either did not install the driver, or there is something wrong with the cord.

The operating system can be any: Windows XP, 7, 8, and 10.

1. Next, we move on to the phone settings: this is where the functionality for connecting it to a computer as a modem lies.

1. Let's move on to additional functions.

1. All that remains is to enable modem mode. To do this, activate the switch shown in the picture.

1. The computer will make a characteristic sound indicating the connection of a new device, and a notification will appear on the phone itself indicating that it is connected as a modem. There is also a button that, if necessary, can break the connection.

That's all. Using the described method, control the consumption of your mobile traffic. Used on a PC or laptop, it can quickly run out.

Results and comments

Now you know how to distribute the Internet from an Android phone via Wi-FI, and the option of connecting it to a PC in modem mode has also been considered. If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments. We will try to help everyone.

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