Xiaomi Router BE5000 User Manual

Packing List

The following items are included in the package:

Xiaomi router BE5000
Instruction Manual
Network cable
Adapter

Illustration of the Xiaomi router BE5000, a rectangular device with four prominent antennas. Below it are icons representing an 'Instruction Manual', a 'Network cable', and an 'Adapter'.

Product Introduction

This section provides an overview of the Xiaomi router BE5000.

Illustration of the rear panel of the Xiaomi router BE5000, showing five numbered ports and buttons. The ports are labeled: 1. Power port, 2. RESET button, 3. 1G network port, 4. 2.5G network port, 5. MESH button.

Port Descriptions:

Serial number	Name	Use
1	Power port	For connecting the power adapter
2	RESET button	Used to restore router factory Settings
3	1G network port	A network port with a maximum rate of 1 Gbps that can be used as a WAN or LAN port (automatic identification)
4	2.5G network port	A network port with a maximum rate of 2.5Gbps, available as a WAN port or LAN port (automatic identification)
5	MESH button	Used to network with routers that support the Xiaomi Mesh feature

You can visit the official website of Xiaomi Mall to check the product models and versions supported by Xiaomi Mesh.

Indicator Light Status

Status	Description
Extinguish	Off state or not connected to power
Steady orange	The system is starting up or the network is abnormal
Orange Breathing	Boot complete, system to be configured
Blinking orange	The Mesh is being connected to the main route or the system is being upgraded
Steady blue	Normal operation
Blue Breath	Found configurable sub-router, flicker for 2 minutes without network operation will automatically restore the steady indicator
Blinking blue	A lower-level node is being connected

Internet Access Configuration

First: Connecting Network Cable

Please power on the router and connect any of its network ports to the wall socket or the LAN port of the optical network terminal (ONT) / broadband modem. The optical network terminal (ONT) / broadband modem is provided by the broadband operator. If it is not provided, the incoming network cable should be directly connected to any of the LAN ports on the back of the router.

Diagram illustrating the initial connection steps. It shows a power source connected to the router's power port (?), 'Connect the power jack'. A network cable connects from a 'Wall network port' (labeled 'Light Cat/Broadband cat Provided by broadband carrier') to one of the router's LAN ports ('Plug into any network port').

Second: Set Up Internet Access

1. Connect your mobile phone or computer to Wi-Fi (no password required). The Wi-Fi name is on the label at the bottom of the router.

At this point, the page will automatically jump to the internet access guide page. If there is no jump, please open the system's built-in browser and enter miwifi.com.

Visual sequence for Wi-Fi setup: First, a 'WLAN' screen shows 'Enabling WLAN' with a toggle switch and a Wi-Fi network name 'rd18_minet_xxxx'. This is followed by an arrow (➡️) to a welcome screen for 'miwifi.com' titled 'Welcome to the Mi Router' with an option to 'Experience right away'. Next, a 'Connect to the Internet' form appears with fields for 'Broadband account' and 'Account password', and a 'Next Steps' button. Finally, an 'Internet guide' screen shows fields for 'Wi-Fi name' and 'Wi-Fi password', with accompanying notes. A success indicator shows 'Network created successfully' with a checkmark (✔️).

Please wait until the indicator light turns orange and starts to breathe, then search for and connect to Wi-Fi.

2. Please enter the account and password provided by your broadband operator and click Next. (This step may be skipped depending on your internet access method.)

Note: If you forget your broadband account password, you can contact your broadband operator to obtain it. Here are the customer service phone numbers of some common operators:

Telecom Broadband Customer Service: 10000
Broadband Tong Customer Service: 96007
Lian Broadband B: 10010
Great Wall Broadband Customer Service: 95079
Mobile Broadband Customer Service: 10086

3. Set a new Wi-Fi password and management password. You can use the Wi-Fi password as the management password at the same time.

Note: If the Wi-Fi configuration has been modified, the Wi-Fi module will restart after this step is completed. There may be a brief period when Wi-Fi cannot be accessed. Please try searching for Wi-Fi again later.

IPv6 Setup Guide

1. Open the browser, enter miwifi.com, and input the password to access the router management page.

2. Click to enter Common Settings > Internet Settings, and enable IPv6 and IPv6 Firewall.

Refer to the instructions on the reference page, select the required working mode, and complete the corresponding settings.

Product Information:

Product Name: Wireless Router

Product Model: RD18

Manufacturer: Beijing Xiaomi Electronics Product Co., Ltd.

Address: Room 802, 8th Floor, Building 5, No. 15, Chuangke 10th Street, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, Beijing

Service Hotline: 400-100-5678

Service website: www.mi.com/service

Mi Home APP Management

For a better experience, it is recommended to manage the router through the Mi Home APP.

1. Connect your mobile phone to the Wi-Fi of the router.

2. Open the Mi Home app and log in with your Xiaomi account.

Note: You can scan the QR code below with your mobile phone or search for and download the Mi Home APP in the app store. (QR code excluded as per instructions).

3. Follow the prompt box that pops up automatically to complete the binding.

Xiaomi Mesh Networking

If you need to cover a larger area with your network, you can purchase multiple routers that support Xiaomi Mesh technology* and follow the steps below to set up a Mesh network. The product models and versions that support Xiaomi Mesh technology are subject to the official Xiaomi Mall website.

Operation process

The following operation processes are all based on the Xiaomi router BE5000 as the main router.

Method 1: Networking via Mi Home APP

Click on the Mi Home APP.
Enter the "Mesh Network Devices" page of the main router.
Click on [Add Node].
Complete the network setup according to the prompts provided.

Method 2: Using the RESET button for networking

1. Please place the sub-router near the main router and connect it to power. Note that the distance between the main router and the sub-router should be more than one meter; otherwise, the two routers will interfere with each other and affect the distribution network.

After the sub-router is fully started, the main router will automatically detect it, and at the same time, the indicator light will start to breathe in blue.

Note: If the sub-router has been configured, please press and hold the RESET button for 5 seconds to restore it to the factory settings first.

Press the MESH button on the main router briefly. The indicator light of the main router will start to flash in blue, initiating the mesh networking process.

4. Wait for the indicator light of the sub-router (for single-light products) or the Internet indicator light (for dual-light products) to turn solid white or blue, which indicates that the networking is successful.

5. Place the sub-router at the location where Wi-Fi coverage is needed and power it on.

Diagram illustrating Mesh networking setup. An 'Internet' source connects to a router labeled 'Primary route' via a 'WAN port or any port'. A separate section indicates 'MESH keying'.

1. Please place the sub-router at the location where Wi-Fi coverage is needed and plug it in.

2. Connect the WAN port of the sub-router (or any port if there is no WAN port) to the LAN port of the main router (or any port if there is no LAN port) with an Ethernet cable. The indicator light of the main router will start to flash blue, and the networking process will begin.