A factory reset puts your Xiaomi router back to its default settings, including the default login.
Before You Reset
A reset erases your WiFi name and password, Internet login and port forwards, so write them down. A restart (power off for 30 seconds) keeps all your settings.
Method 1: The Reset Button
- With the router on, press and hold the Reset button (usually a pinhole on the back, so use a paperclip) for about 5 to 10 seconds.
- Let go and wait a few minutes while the router restarts.
Hold the button until the status light turns orange or yellow, then let go and wait for it to turn blue.
Method 2: Reset From the Web Interface
Log in, go to Settings > Status > Factory Reset (or Settings > Restore) and confirm.
After the Reset
Log in at http://192.168.31.1 (or http://miwifi.com) with the defaults (see the Xiaomi login guide), set a new admin password, and set up your WiFi and Internet connection again.