Instructions for setting up and connecting Wi-Fi on Xiaomi routers. How to set up a Xiaomi router: network connection features Connecting and logging into the web interface

A rather important topic is setting up a Xiaomi router. What every owner should do after buying and connecting the device. MI WI-FI 3, which will be discussed, is quite stable in operation, the main thing is to set the most necessary things in the web interface of the device and then you most likely will not have to look there anymore.

I am always surprised by the special focus on the domestic Chinese market for the products of this Chinese brand. The router was initially set to Chinese and during setup, maybe someone will have to do this for the first and only time, it is almost impossible to intuitively figure out which hieroglyph offers what. And even switching to alternative English is impossible without an appropriate prompt.

Already the first entry into the interface located at 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com is puzzling.

Well, at least there is a Google translator that translated this abracadabra. Here it is proposed to agree with the policy of the company and join it, just. Check the box and move on.

Xiaomi Router 3 is almost a twin of the previous version of Xiaomi Mini, but it is equipped with four powerful antennas, which, however, does not give it pluses in terms of wi-fi signal level. The Chinese are too clever in this regard, and everyone who is not satisfied with the power of the transmitter will have to make upgrades at the software level. These are cardinal methods associated with changing the firmware or patching the stock, when the changes affect only this element.

In fairness, it should be noted that the radius of reliable signal reception from the router is 50 meters. But in a modern city, saturated in terms of the frequency range with various signals and waves, interference of all stripes and simply mechanical obstacles, this figure is significantly reduced. In practice, when I go down from the third floor of my house, at the bottom of the entrance, I can no longer catch the signal.

The body of the router is elongated as opposed to long antennas, so as not to outweigh. At the same time, the device board occupies a little more than half of the internal space. But, in general, there are no comments on the appearance, everything is functional and pleasant visually and to the touch. As always, the company did their best and made a device that is quite decent in terms of build quality. Numerous photos clearly show that the router was assembled not on the knee in Uncle Liao's basement.

Completeness shows the Chinese "ears" of the device. If you look into the box, you will not see the LAN cable, and the power adapter plug will be for a Chinese socket with flat holes.

The router is urban and similar, as always with Xiaomi, to the products of its main American competitor.

There are few parameters for evaluating the operation of the router, the main thing is that it does not miss or “lose” IP packets, it is quite stable and does not “break” the Internet connection. This was for me the biggest plus in his work, because of which I completely switched to this device. Let's deal, however, with a specific consideration of the filling of the device.

Specifications Xiaomi Router 3

The heart of the router is the MediaTek MT7620A processor, which is good news. This chip has proven itself well on such common models as the Zyxel Keenetic II (my former router), ASUS RT-AC52U, TP-Link and a number of devices with good characteristics.

Ports: 2 LAN and 1 WAN, with bandwidth up to 100 Mbps.

Here is the difference. It is more of a wireless router, which is reflected in its second name - Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Router.

WI-FI is distributed at two frequencies: 2.4 Ghz up to 300 Mbps and 5 Ghz up to 867 Mbps.

Extremely important! In conditions of saturation of the air at a frequency of 2.4 Ghz, where today available networks are like flies in a garden, the transition to a new unloaded frequency is more relevant than ever.

Which I immediately took advantage of. The quality of the connection has improved significantly, there are much fewer freezes, and the response speed has increased.

Compared to its predecessor, Xiaomi Mini, up to 128 MB of RAM (DDR-2) has been added. There is no built-in hard drive, but you can connect an external drive to the usb connector.

Perhaps this could be the end of it. The specifications show quite a worthy device, with a fast processor, sufficient RAM and an increased frequency range for distributing wireless Internet. What else do you need for a device with a price of 1500 rubles.

Setting up a router

We got to the main point. Who faced Xiaomi Mini, there are almost no differences. Xiaomi Router 3 differs purely externally, the settings have not changed, with the exception of a possible transition to English.

Connecting to a router from a PC or laptop

So, turn on the device, then add the Internet port from the provider to the WAN and wait.

A network from Xiaomi will appear on the laptop, which means that the router is ready to be configured via Wi-Fi. The address 192.168.31.1 is indicated on the box, we drive it into the address bar of your browser and get into the page of the device's Web interface.

After confirming the agreement, we get to the wireless connection settings page.

I must emphasize that the router itself will determine what type of connection you need. Since we are talking about a laptop with Wi-Fi enabled, we come up with a username and password for the wireless network. The password must not be less than 8 characters.

This page will appear twice, the second time you need to enter the password and login of the router itself, the so-called admin panel, after merging the router will reboot.

For setting in case of a desktop computer, the following picture will appear.

Where you will need to enter the data received from the provider, namely the login and password from the PPPoE connection. That is, in this case, we proceed directly to setting up the Internet connection itself, and only after that we register the wireless network using the method already described, setting the login and password for logging in, first to the admin panel, then to the page of the wireless network settings itself.

Changing the firmware language of the router

You need internet to download the English version of the Xiaomi router software. The first steps are clear: we enter the admin panel under our previously invented password. You can directly from miwifi.com.

Checking Wi-Fi Settings

There is an English language, it is easier to navigate. It's time to check all the settings of the router for the distribution of Wi-Fi. The operation of the router depends on whether they are set correctly or not.

First you need to enter the settings and check the status of the 2.4 GHz band, whether it is enabled or not. If you are annoyed by neighbors, then you can switch exclusively to 5 GHz and forget about the crush in the common range. Take advantage of the fact that not all routers can still operate at 5 GHz, but everyone has 2.4.

Check the settings related to network encryption, in addition, you can enable the guest wireless network. This will protect your computer from unwanted intrusion of possible viruses that are in the devices of those who looked at your light. In this case, access to the external Internet will be provided, but with isolation from your local system.

If for some reason you need to change the network name and password for it, then we are looking for English lines called: SSID and Password. No obstacles, change and exit the admin panel.

Last thing. We expose Europe as a place of deployment.

As you can see, it's not good. In general, there are too many complaints and questions about the stock firmware. Due to its limitations and the inconvenience of orientation to a simple user, many are switching to more advanced systems, one of which I will present to you a little later.

LAN setup

Generally lighter. All you need to do is turn off your internet connection. Who is unsure of his router and thinks that he himself will "dive" into the network, then pull out the cord. Only not power, but the provider, which is inserted into the blue WAN port.

enter the settings;
LAN settings;
enable DHCP.

If this is not done, then for confident distribution, you will need to manually configure allowed IP addresses on each gadget connected to the router. For new generation TVs, enabling DHCP is almost a must.

I also advise you to change the main IP address of the router from 192.168.31.1 to the more familiar 192.168.1.1

Setting up network sharing

In principle, this has already been said separately in different parts of the article. Let's summarize and connect everything you need to gain access to the network.

So, your provider (be sure to check which type of Internet is right for you) distributes to dynamic addresses, you only need to activate DHCP, how to do this, see above. To activate the PPPoE connection, when you have a login and password from, say, Rostelecom (for example, a dedicated fiber optic line is connected), then the algorithm for setting up network access is as follows:

Be sure to enable DNS auto-selection. This will set the task for the router to turn on as soon as power is supplied. Auto-pickup will give you a comfortable state of always-on Internet.

Check the MAC address. Perhaps the provider in the contract indicated a different one and then you will definitely not have access to the network. Urgently change in the settings. This completes the sharing settings for the Xiaomi router.

Additional Security Options

In the age of cybercrime and internet hacking, it is never out of place to take care of your own safety. Especially if you spend enough time online. It's easy to check who is surfing the Internet using your wireless network. After all, this means that the attacker somehow found out the password.

For neutralization:

go to settings;
thence to safety;
then access via Wi-Fi;
block all suspicious MAC addresses, there is a block list for this, you just need to add a hostile device to it.

Well, no one forbade the good old way to change the password. Change it periodically, as in online banking.

Reset router settings

It will be needed to reset all settings and return to the "from the factory" state, that is, the original one. This procedure is performed occasionally when they want to get rid of the incorrect operation of the router, freezes, bugs and other errors that appear more and more often. To check what is the root cause of all these troubles, apply a factory reset.

All just go to the settings, then the status (far right option). A page appears in which there is a reset option and the function of saving and returning to the previous state is prudently enabled. Since with a complete reset and return to the factory state, the English language will definitely disappear. You can play it safe and make a copy of the system in order to use it at the right time. But if there is no return, then press reset and then reroll the English language, as described above.

As you can see, resetting the router to factory settings is quite easy, if only you don’t regret it later. After all, by that time, your native firmware on your router can be replaced with custom firmware, and God knows how much work it cost you.

Features of alternative firmware

Actually she is alone. But what! ASUS Padavan drives and leaves no other chances, including native Chinese. As soon as I bought this router, from the very beginning I didn’t want to bother picking Chinese characters, endless translations and settings. When every action is associated with an error and you are poking around in a dark room like a blind man. I knew about this firmware from the very beginning and prepared to flash it ahead of time. Instruction posted on YouTube on the transition to this firmware as detailed and specific as possible. It worked the first time, despite some difficulties.

And what did I get in return? I received a completely unfamiliar device with many new features that were not even mentioned in the written article. The benefits are huge:

the Russian language of the interface, this circumstance alone crosses out all doubts;
the presence of a huge number of additional settings, you can clearly see the statistics of processes, memory and processor load;
there is IPTV, if your provider broadcasts television channels, it is easy to configure their viewing using a router;
torrent client, download anything you want to an external drive connected to the router;
you can create a cloud or vpn network;
The settings are all at hand, the interface is much more convenient, you won’t get lost;
All those "buns" that pleased the stock firmware are also present here.

You can describe all the advantages of this firmware for a long time, I will only add that, according to the results of a survey on the w3bsit3-dns.com website, this firmware is far ahead of all the others. She is a leader and that says it all. It was she who revealed all the advantages of the Mi 3 router.

Installing! Do not be afraid of the difficulties that will immediately catch your eye, all this will pay off in the future. You will not regret.

Working with external drives on the router

I already mentioned that Padavan firmware has the ability to manage hard drives connected to the usb connector of the router. Full access to the drive is carried out directly from the new cabinet. On the stock firmware, this is not possible. You will not be able to see what is on your drive through the web interface, much less manage this content.

The only way is to install the MI WI-FI Router mobile client. After installing the Android version, you need to register on the miwifi.com website and then launch the application.

We are looking for the "Storage" tab and rejoice. The connected drive will be displayed in full, with all your folders and files. The router will help you copy, move, delete this data. Anything you want. Commands to the router will be sent by the application on the phone.

This is the fee for using the stock firmware, if you have a third-party, these difficulties can be avoided.

Xiaomi router settings are inherently simple. If it wasn't for Chinese. But even this circumstance will not prevent you from achieving uninterrupted operation from your device, you need to take everything into account and finally configure it once and for all.

A feature of Xiaomi Wi-Fi routers that makes it difficult to set up the Internet and Wi-Fi networks are problems with interface translation. Even in the English version of the firmware, some inscriptions remain in Chinese. It is recommended to use an online translator such as Google Translate to set these items through the browser.

Differences in setting up Xiaomi routers

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

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

All steps for specifying parameters are the same, but depending on the availability of additional functions, different settings are available for different devices. Routers "Mi WiFi 3" and "Mi WiFi Mini" support two-band wireless networks: 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 rear panel. Instead of a Xiaomi power supply connector, a Micro-USB input is used. This allows you to connect "Mi WiFi Nano" even through a mobile phone charger. In addition, there is no USB port for connecting external drives.

Note! Xiaomi also has 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

Insert 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, Xiaomi budget devices do not come with a network cable. It must be purchased separately or use a Wi-Fi connection.

When buying with delivery from China (for example, in the Aliexpress store), you should also consider that the power supply plug is type “A”. An additional adapter is required to plug into a Russian outlet. Connect the adapter to the router and plug it into the network. There are no power buttons on Xiaomi routers, devices start working immediately after connection.

Despite the presence of client applications for smartphones and computers with different operating systems, the admin panel remains the universal way to configure. It can be accessed using any software and hardware platform. It is enough to launch the browser and enter the standard IP of the Xiaomi router in the address bar: 192.168.31.1.

When connecting for the first time, select the checkbox confirming acceptance of 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. Enter this information and proceed to the next step. Then enter a new password to enter the router settings. When the device reboots, connect to the network you created and enter the administrator password.

The start screen contains basic information about the router and its statistics. At the bottom of the page are graphs of network usage (wired and wireless), the workload of hardware components. If the router is dual-band Wi-Fi, data is displayed for each connection created.

Important advice! If you are having difficulty connecting, use the built-in connection diagnostic utility. Restarting the router may also help.

Internet and Wi-Fi setup

To specify the provider's 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 you do not know the type of connection you are using and account information, check with your ISP support.

Wireless network settings on Xiaomi routers are indicated on the next tab in the same menu: “Wi-Fi settings”. Dual-band routers allow you to set separate SSIDs and security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. In the "Encryption" column, select the encryption protocol, 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 run it, change the value of the first item from "Shut down" to "Open". Enter the SSID of the guest Wi-Fi, select the type of protection from the drop-down list. If encrypted access is specified, you will also be prompted to enter a password for the guest network. The settings will take effect after the router is rebooted.

As you know, Xiaomi knows how to surprise with its innovative solutions. The most successful example is smartphones, captivating with amazing technical characteristics and relative cheapness. At the same time, Xiaomi does not stop there, so it is actively expanding the list of devices and devices produced under this brand. Among such devices, it is impossible not to single out routers that may be of interest to our compatriots.

First of all, routers are very cheap, but their characteristics, according to the best traditions of the company, are very tempting. One of these Xiaomi Mi WiFi 3 or 3c routers, ac1200 class, can be purchased for just a few thousand rubles, using a promotional offer from the well-known AliExpress Internet resource. Before agreeing to a purchase, please note that instructions and manuals for use are offered exclusively in their native language, that is, Chinese. If this does not bother you at all, then you should definitely consider this high-tech product in detail.

Xiaomi router features

Let's move on to the key characteristics of this router.

Processor MT7620A with a frequency of 580 MHz.
128 MB RAM.
128 MB flash memory.
Wireless radio units - one with a frequency of 2.4 GHz and providing connection speeds up to 300 Mb per second, and the other - 5 GHz and speeds up to 867 Mb per second.
Two LAN ports and one WAN, each providing 100 Mb/s speed.
USB 2.0 port.

It is worth noting that the listed characteristics are almost identical to those offered by the Mi WiFi Mini router. However, judging by external data, there are differences. The case in Mi WiFi 3 has become noticeably larger, and the number of external antennas has increased to four.

A pleasant surprise for interested citizens will be the price category in which the Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Router 3 turned out to be. Only $ 30, which is not so much for such a balanced device. Among its clear advantages is the operation of one of the radio units, which is capable of operating at a frequency of 5 GHz. On the one hand, speeds up to 867 Mb / s will only occasionally be fully disclosed. It's all because of the limits for the LAN and WAN ports, which can only deliver 100 Mb per second. On the other hand, it is better to purchase a router with such an opportunity, albeit situational, rather than be content with its complete absence.

What Xiaomi Mi Router 3 is capable of

Of course, with port capacities in the region of 1 Gb / s, the value of this router has increased markedly, but at the same time it is possible that the cost would also have been revised. Based on the current parameters, the functionality of the processor used provides stable and practically without any excesses. By adding the optimal firmware version here, the overall performance will only benefit.

During a series of tests, it was found that in IPoE and PPPoE modes, the router is able to provide a router speed of 90 Mb per second. This is true for transferring speed in one direction. Speaking of full duplex modes, you can get even more impressive results. The hardware accelerator installed in the chip played an important role in this.

But if you switch to using L2TP and PPTP, you will have to be content with modest speed capabilities. The good news is that it was not possible to achieve such a wide distribution for these modes, so they were deprived of even basic optimization. Thus, for full-fledged work, it is enough to use IPoE and PPPoE.

When connected via a VPN, you can equally use the download of data from the Internet and the local network provided by the provider. At the same time, the speed not only does not decrease, but also demonstrates its growth in some moments. Given the presence of USB ports, you can easily connect a printer.

Testing the capabilities of radio blocks, we managed to find several interesting details. Firstly, at a frequency of 2.4 GHz, the speed varies at around 60-65 Mb per second, which operates in a single stream. By increasing the number of streams to 8, the speed limits will expand to 70 Mb per second, and sometimes this mark can reach 90. Secondly, at a frequency of 5 GHz, you can get no more than 90 Mb / s when one stream is loaded. For simultaneous operation of eight streams, the total speed will reach 160 Mb / s. All this suggests that the radio unit with an increased frequency cuts the speed due to the presence of restrictions.

Setting up the Xiaomi Mi WiFi 3 router

We return to one remarkable detail related to the language. Taking into account the ability to connect and configure the Xiaomi Mi router online, you can quite easily and quickly translate Chinese inscriptions using various services, such as Google Translate. If you do not know how to connect the router to the Internet, then you will have to try hard to familiarize yourself with the interface of the router and follow the subsequent steps in the correct order. Another advantage of using an Internet connection will be that you can update the firmware to the current version.

So, setting up Xiaomi Mi WiFi is as follows. First of all, we need the miwifi.com website, which will act as the online interface of the router. After entering all the necessary data, including passwords for Wi-Fi and the admin panel, the router will begin to automatically configure. Upon completion of this installation, an inscription will appear on the screen stating that the router will be rebooted.

The next step will be another connection using the previously set passwords. As soon as you enter the control panel, you can see several tabs: routing status, memory status, general settings and advanced settings. First of all, you need to go to the third tab, filling in all the existing fields. These steps will help you automatically connect Xiaomi WiFi router to the network in the future.

As you explore the other tabs, you will be able to add and edit whitelists and blacklists, set ranges for allowed IP addresses, update firmware and backup, and activate or deactivate VPN services. Separately, you should stop at the "Advanced Settings" tab, where you can find QoS - smart speed.

Making any changes here is highly discouraged if you see the router settings for the first time. Otherwise, the plug-in options will lead to a sharp decrease in speed limits.

Features of alternative firmware

Although it is desirable to use the standard version of the firmware, which is in the stable branch, it is possible to switch to another one. This is a special version for developers, thanks to which it will be possible to use the console for the embedded OS. The main advantages are stability, high performance, maximum speed characteristics and wide functionality for subsequent changes.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to find a ready-made version of such firmware. Therefore, you will have to use open source sources to recreate the firmware prototype and use the configured device for your needs. And who said that setting up a router would be easy? It turns out that this will take a considerable amount of time and effort. But the end result of such work will certainly bear fruit!

In the future, you can be content with the following: get a choice of one of the proposed interfaces - Russian and English, support for PPTP / L2TP, great opportunities for configuring and working with many USB devices, as well as editing user scripts to create key events.

The specialist who configured the router using non-standard firmware notes that changing certain settings on your own can not only not lead to the desired results, but also to situations in which the router will completely stop. And in such cases, you can no longer do without the efforts of qualified craftsmen who will have to recover data from flash memory. In addition, rash actions when setting up the device on your own can deprive you of managing services remotely and working with special options for mobile gadgets. The latter factors play rather a formal role, but still they will negatively affect the comfortable work with the router.

Collaboration with Mi WiFi +

Surely, many are familiar with the Mi WiFi + device, which repeats the actions of the main router. If some call it a repeater, then others call it a Wi Fi signal amplifier, which will not be entirely appropriate, based on its features. To expand the coverage area, the Mi WiFi 3 router should be used together with Mi WiFi+. The last gadget is interesting in that it costs only 7-8 dollars, and its compact size will not cause any difficulties with subsequent operation.

As soon as the two devices start working at the same time, the signal that was previously interrupted or absent at all will now be stable. In what cases is it important? In the conditions of city apartments, when you have to deal with a huge number of other networks. By extending the range of the wireless network, you get a nice bonus when using mobile devices. It is not recommended to use such a duet on an ongoing basis, because it can negatively affect the overall speed performance.

Thus, Mi WiFi 3 is a worthy representative of the middle class routers. Excellent technical data, a pleasant price, reliability and practicality in use, as well as decent speed parameters with additional features from Mi WiFi + - all this suggests that Xiaomi can make not only smartphones and tablets.

http 192.168.31.1 and miwifi.com are the addresses used to enter the settings of the Xiaomi Mi WiFi 3 router, as well as its brothers, cheaper 3C and top 3G. For many fans of ordering equipment from China, IP 192.168.31.1 has become very familiar. After all, it is under it that the entrance to the admin panel of Mi WiFi routers, as well as other network equipment of this company, is hidden. Today we will talk about how to set up Xiaomi Mi Router 3, but the instructions are also relevant for other models - Xiaomi Router 3G, 3C and earlier or which have already been discussed on our website.

With all the advantages of this manufacturer, it has one significant drawback, which is typical for devices that have only recently entered the market and are not adapted for foreign users - if you go into its settings, the entire interface will first be littered with hieroglyphs in Chinese, so a beginner, who has just purchased this router, there may be problems when connecting for the first time. We tried to show the whole process of setting up the Xiaomi Mi WiFi Router 3, 3G and 3C as clearly as possible step by step and in pictures.

How to connect Xiaomi Mi WiFi 3 router to computer?

The fact that the first thing you need to connect the Xioami Router to the mains through the power adapter, I think, it makes no sense to talk - and so it's clear.

After that, it will immediately start distributing unpassworded WiFi "Xiaomi" - you can connect both via cable and wirelessly. If you are not connecting via WiFi, connect the Internet cable from the provider to the blue WAN port, and the Ethernet cable to the computer in the LAN.

Also make sure that in the “Local Area Connections” or “Wireless Connections” settings in the “Network and Sharing Center” of Windows on the computer itself, it is set to automatically obtain an IP address and DNS - this is the only way you can get into the admin panel at the same time and by IP address 192.168.31.1, and the web address miwifi.com.

For reliability, if you got Xiaomi Router from your hands, you can do a complete reset of all previous settings - to do this, use a pin to press the Reset button on the turned on router, which is recessed into the case.

192.168.31.1 - enter the Xiaomi router settings - miwifi.com

The router will automatically detect your type of Internet connection and in the next step we will only have to enter the required parameters for access - for me it is PPPoE, where you need to enter your login and password.

If the type of connection to the Internet provider is DHCP (that is, when nothing needs to be configured on the computer or router to access the Internet), then to select this type, click on the item of the same name in the lower menu.

On the next page, set a password to enter the admin panel and click the confirmation button.

We are waiting for the settings to be applied and the router to reboot - pay attention to the QR code, it contains a link to download the mobile application.

How to set up the Xiaomi Mi 3 WiFi Router?

After that, the Internet will work on our computer and all devices that will be connected to the created WiFi network. Let's go back to the admin. Everything here is in Chinese, but using one of the browser extensions for translators (it is already built into Google Chrome), all the text is miraculously Russified. To do this, in Chrome, right-click on the page and select "Translate into Russian"

Pay attention to how cool the admin panel is. The main page displays a summary of the current information about the network - which devices are connected, how much traffic they use, what is the memory and CPU load. I have not seen anything like this with any other competitor from the budget class.

The "Equipment" menu displays a list of connected devices - right there, without unnecessary troubles, using the switches, you can cut off the Internet for each of them.

In the "General settings" all the basic functions of the network. For example, you can make a separate guest network without access to internal LAN resources.

"Internet settings" - in addition to configuring the connection to the provider, you can select the WAN port speed limit, MAC address cloning and switching to Wi-Fi repeater mode.

In the "Advanced Settings" more detailed things, such as port forwarding, manually registering static IPs, DDNS services (there is support for free No-IP), UPnP, etc.

It is also possible to connect to the Xiaomi router from a smartphone.

Internet setup on Xiaomi Mi WiFi 3 router

I set up the Internet through a Xiaomi router more than once and I can say that, although rarely, there are errors in determining the type of connection - remember, I said that it is detected automatically? So, in order to change it manually, you need to select your type of connection to the provider from the drop-down list in the "Settings" in the "Internet" section. Three options available

PPPoE
DHCP (dynamic IP)
Static IP

Setting up Xiaomi Router 3 for BeeLine (L2TP)

Unfortunately, the stock firmware does not support the L2TP and PPTP protocols, which means that it is not possible to connect the router to the Internet from the Beeline provider. As an option - put an intermediate cable router, and already connect Xiaomi to it.

If you have a PPPoE connection, then enter your login and password in the fields indicated in the image below

If the provider has a mandatory binding configured by the MAC address of the computer, then below on the page in the same section it is possible to clone it from the main computer. The MAC of the computer will be detected automatically - we just have to click on the left button to apply this function.

That's all - after that the Internet will start working. Well, I will tell you about how to enter the settings for the Xiaomi router with in a separate article.

The Xiaomi brand is primarily famous for its mobile devices. They have long won the hearts of buyers due to the excellent combination of price and technical capabilities. However, the Xiaomi product line is much wider than it seems at first glance. In the assortment of the company you can find various products, everyone will find what he needs for himself. Today we will consider the Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi 3 router. This model has a low price and attractive characteristics, which can interest the inhabitants of our country. Today we will tell you how to set up a Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi 3 router. We will also get acquainted with its features.

The device is equipped with an MT7620 processor with a frequency of 580 MHz. The router from Xiaomi provides 128 MB of “RAM” and 128 MB of internal memory. There are two wireless radio units. The first is on 2.4 GHz and speeds up to 300 Mb / s, and the second is on 5 GHz with connectivity up to 867 Mb / s. Cables to the router are connected to the WAN port and two LAN inputs, the speed of each reaches 100 Mb / s. In addition, there is a USB 2.0 connector.

The strength of the model is its belonging to a very affordable price range. At the same time, the device can be safely called balanced, which cannot but attract attention. Also, a radio unit operating at a frequency of 5 GHz became a plus. Of course, speeds up to 867 Mb / s are not always needed. But having a device with such capabilities is nice.

Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi 3 router in operation

The processor resource allows the router to work without problems. The device keeps communication stable, no drawdowns were noticed. If the firmware is installed optimally, then the performance will not cause any complaints. You also need to properly configure the Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi 3 router, but more on that later. The tests performed showed that the router, when operating in IPoE and PPPoE modes, reached 90 Mb / s. This, if we talk about one-way transmission, but in full-duplex modes, the device behaves very worthy. Impressive performance was the result of the use of a good hardware accelerator embedded in the chip.

In using the L2TP and PPTP modes, the Xiaomi router has difficulties, the speed level is decently reduced. It can be seen that they are poorly optimized, but this is not particularly upsetting, because these modes are not so common. For full-fledged operation, what the PPPoE and IPoE modes offer is enough. Through VPN, data is downloaded from the World Wide Web and local network from your provider. In this case, the speed does not decrease, it even increases in certain scenarios. As you can see, the parameters are very good for the Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Router 3 router, how to configure it, we'll talk further.

Setting up the Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi 3 router

The main difficulty in connecting and configuring the Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi 3 router is the inscriptions in Chinese. However, this cannot be called an obstacle to connecting the device for further use. For those who do not understand how to set up the Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi 3 router in Russian, you can recommend various services, for example, Google Translate. After all, the configuration is carried out online. Thus, it will not be difficult to enter the necessary settings, because everything is clear. In addition, you can immediately update the firmware to the latest version, if offered, this is an additional advantage of setting up online. However, not all users know how to connect a Xiaomi router to the Web. To do this, you need to make considerable efforts to familiarize yourself with the interface that the device is equipped with. It is important to follow the sequence of actions correctly. Then it will not take much time to set up the Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi 3 router, step-by-step instructions can help you in this matter.

We go to the resource http://miwifi.com/, it will act as an interface. Start setting up the Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi router. We enter the necessary data in the appropriate fields, they include the passwords of the admin panel, as well as your Wi-Fi. After these steps, the automatic configuration of the router will start. It will reboot, after which an inscription will be displayed that the installation is complete.

But before setting up Xiaomi Router 3 completely, you need to connect again. This time the same passwords are used. We get access to the control panel, now four tabs appear to our eyes - memory, routing status, general and additional settings. First, we need a general settings section, all available fields are filled in here. This will enable the router to connect to the Internet.

It will also not be superfluous to familiarize yourself with the remaining tabs. With their help, software is updated, VPN is turned on and off, backups are made, and much more. Here is the answer to the question: how to set up a Xiaomi 3 router. But if you have not encountered all this before, at first you should not touch the tabs that are not related to general settings. It is better to understand everything well, the connected options can lead to a significant reduction in speed limits.

What is alternative firmware?

It is recommended to use the standard software, but many people are interested in how to set up a Xiaomi router using alternative firmware. For example, you can use the developer version, which exposes the user to the embedded operating system. Due to this, functionality is expanded, performance and stability are increased, as well as the level of speed. Alas, such firmware cannot be found in finished form. However, you can use the available open source sources for your own purposes to create a prototype firmware that will be customized to your preferences. You need to work hard to get the cherished benefits, such as support for PPTP and L2TP modes, Russian and English interface languages, an increase in the number of connected USB devices, and so on.

However, it is better to contact specialists, since independent actions can lead to a complete stop of the router. Also, unqualified intervention in the settings is fraught with the loss of remote control of services, and options related to mobile devices may also become unavailable.

Work together with Mi Wi-Fi+

Many have heard of such a device as Mi Wi-Fi +. It, in fact, duplicates the work of the main apparatus, that is, the router. Although there are different opinions about this gadget. Someone considers it a repeater, while others consider it a Wi-Fi signal accelerator. If you use it in conjunction with a router, the coverage area will expand significantly. The price of Mi Wi-Fi + is about $ 8, it is extremely convenient to use due to its compact size. To understand how to connect a Xiaomi Router 3 router with this gadget to the Internet, you don’t need special knowledge, everything is quite simple. With the simultaneous operation of two devices, the signal will become more stable or appear where it was not at all. But you should not get carried away with the excessive work of the router along with Mi Wi-Fi +, although this gives some positive results. This can adversely affect the overall connection speed.

Conclusion

This device from a well-known Chinese manufacturer rightfully occupies a place among the best routers in the middle price category. And it’s not difficult to figure out how to set up a Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi router, the router turned out to be simple and effective in operation. A tempting price tag, good technical component along with reliability make it very interesting in the eyes of the buyer. Xiaomi manages to do well not only smartphones, other products are also worthy of attention.