If you have forgotten a previously set password, you must perform a factory reset to return to the default state: Locate the Reset button on the back of the device. While the router is powered on, use a thin object to press and hold the button for about 5–10 seconds Wait for the indicator lights to flash and turn , then release. Once the light turns

Why? Because Xiaomi uses a and a unique bottom-label password for initial configuration.

While the router is on, use a paperclip to press and hold the button for about 10 seconds until the lights flash.

The Xiaomi AX6000 is an exceptional router, but its security model relies on the user being the sole creator of the password. Treat your custom admin password like a bank PIN—write it down in a password manager. And if all else fails, the reset button is your ultimate key to starting fresh.