If setup shows “Connecting to network timed out,” start with the basic connection details before repeating the setup. Check network access, repeater placement, and the WiFi password first.
Connection Checklist
[checklist] * Router is connected to the Internet * Phone is connected to the Internet * Xiaomi Wifi Repeater is positioned close to the router during setup * The WiFi password has been entered correctly [/checklist]Retry the Connection
An incorrect WiFi password is a common reason for the connection attempt to stop when the router and phone already have Internet access and the repeater is close to the router.
[step] 1. Select “Try Again” if the setup screen offers that option. 2. If the same message appears again, return to the previous setup step. 3. Re-enter the WiFi password carefully. 4. Start the connection attempt again. [/step]
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Check the WiFi password before resetting the repeater. A mistyped password can prevent the connection process from completing.
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Setup Controls
[reference] Title: Try Again Text: Repeats the current connection attempt without returning to the earlier setup steps. Title: View details Text: Opens the additional setup options shown after the connection attempt does not complete. Title: Add Device Again Text: Returns the repeater to the device-add flow so setup can be started again. Title: Reset button Text: Use the recessed reset control only when the basic connection and password checks have already been completed. [/reference]If the Connection Still Times Out
If the password is correct but the connection still does not complete, the repeater can be reset and added again.
[troubleshoot] Problem: “Connecting to network timed out” Cause: The WiFi password may have been entered incorrectly. Fix: Return to the previous setup step, enter the WiFi password again, and repeat the connection attempt. Problem: The timeout continues after checking the password Cause: The repeater may need to go through the device-add process again. Fix: Open “View details,” choose “Add Device Again,” and follow the reset flow before starting the connection process again. [/troubleshoot]Reset and Add Again
[step] 1. Tap “View details.” 2. Select “Add Device Again.” 3. Follow the reset instructions presented during setup. 4. Insert a pin into the repeater's reset button and hold it for at least 5 seconds. 5. Wait for the status light to go off and begin blinking again. 6. Start the connection process again. [/step] [warning] Resetting the repeater means the connection setup must be started again. Use this step after checking the WiFi password, Internet connection, and repeater placement. [/warning]Quick Decision Guide
- If setup times out once, use “Try Again.”
- If it times out again, return and carefully re-enter the WiFi password.
- If the router and phone have Internet access, keep the repeater close to the router while repeating setup.
- If the password is correct and the timeout continues, use “View details” and “Add Device Again.”
- After resetting the repeater, restart the connection process from the beginning.