Be cautious: The Chinese version of the AX6000 (sold on .cn domains) may lock you into a Chinese Mi account. You cannot change the language of the web interface to English easily. The global ROM version has full English support. Your default password process differs slightly:
A: For the web interface (192.168.31.1), the username is admin. For SSH (jailbreak/telnet), users often use root, but that requires enabling developer mode, which is not for average users.
Because the AX6000 is an AIoT router, it manages multiple smart home devices. Many users make the mistake of leaving the sticker password active or using a weak password during setup. xiaomi mi aiot router ax6000 default password new
Do not use:
Why this is dangerous: Hackers scan the internet for open routers. If your admin interface is exposed (typically via port forwarding) and your password is weak, they can: Be cautious: The Chinese version of the AX6000 (sold on
While there is no admin password, there is a default Wi-Fi password printed on the bottom label. This is what you use to connect your phone to the router to begin the setup.
Location: Bottom of the router, next to the barcode. Label Info: Why this is dangerous: Hackers scan the internet
Important Note for New Users: This Wi-Fi password only grants you access to the internet signal. It does not grant you access to the router’s administration settings.
A: You cannot recover the sticker password if it's faded. You must use the reset button to factory reset the router, which generates a new default Wi-Fi password (though it will likely revert to the one printed, or a generic one). Alternatively, connect via Ethernet cable; no Wi-Fi password is needed for wired connections.