MiWiFi 3G
Xiaomi MiWiFi 3G
The Xiaomi MiWiFi 3G router has Gigabit WiFi, 2 N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
It is also known as the Xiaomi Xiaomi MiWiFi 3G.It also supports custom firmwares like: OpenWrt, LEDE Project
Quick links:
Default password/Login
Flashing Custom Firmwares
MiWiFi 3G router specifications (specs)
CPU: 880 MHz
RAM: 256 MiB
Flash: 128 MiB
Custom firmwares: OpenWrt, LEDE Project
WiFi: Gigabit (abgn+ac)
WiFi bands: n/a
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN: 1 x N/A port
ETH: 2 x N/A ports
USB-ports: 0
Hard reset instructions for Xiaomi MiWiFi 3G
If your MiWiFi 3G router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not
being
responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other
scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or
misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your Xiaomi MiWiFi 3G in the following way(s):
The 30-30-30 reset
There are no specific instructions for this model yet, but you can always do the 30-30-30 reset as follows:- When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
- While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
- While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.
This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting.
Note: It is worth reading more about
how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and
considerations
are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.
Default factory settings for Xiaomi MiWiFi 3G
If you have performed a reset of your MiWiFi 3G device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:
Default Gateway IP: 192.168.31.1 Xiaomi login instructions
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default DNS server: 192.168.31.1
Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.
MiWiFi 3G Firmwares
Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more
secure
from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider
flashing
an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly
increase
the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the Xiaomi MiWiFi 3G:
Flashing OpenWrt on the Xiaomi MiWiFi 3G
The Xiaomi MiWiFi 3G is supported by OpenWrt according to their Table of
Hardware. So
flashing OpenWrt onto it should be quite straigthforward.
We couldn't find any specific instructions for flashin OpenWrt on the Xiaomi
MiWiFi 3G, but since it's listed in their Table of Hardware as supported, you can
head
over to the
OpenWrt install instructions
and read on there.
Note: Flashing custom firmwares is always on you're on own risk. Make sure to
read OpenWrt's wikis to understand the risks and how to proceed if something goes
wrong.
Flashing LEDE Project on the MiWiFi 3G
The Xiaomi MiWiFi 3G is also supported by the LEDE Project.
To install LEDE aquire the correct firmware from their
Firmware downloads
page and
then follow the instructions on their
Quick Start Guide
Note: Make sure to read the LEDE wikis carefully before flashing.
Report error on page
(If info is incorrect)