Just do the factory reset option under the admin tab, then don't mess with any of the remote admin settings. By default DDWRT is locked down to not allow remote admin, you have to change the settings to enable remote admin. But it IS allowing remote admin.
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What happens if you lose web access to your router?
If for some reason you completely lost web access to the router, the web server (HTTP daemon) may be shut down. To regain access try starting the web server. SSH or telnet into the router and enter the following commands:
Can you restart HTTP daemon?
You can try restarting the HTTP daemon since you can still SSH in. If that doesn't work, you may have to resort to a full reset/reboot.
primexx
Hi, i just noticed that I can access/login my router's web admin interface by visiting my external IP address from outside my network. i thought i shouldn't be able to do this?
primexx
doesn't work either, that governs remote access (web gui managemnt, ssh, telnet).
eangulus
Disabling Remote HTTP access shouldn't stop internal IP addres's. It should only stop access from the WAN port.
primexx
Disabling Remote HTTP access shouldn't stop internal IP addres's. It should only stop access from the WAN port.
eangulus
Are you sure your accessing it externally? Like your not on a VPN or not still connected to the wireless or something of those lines. I know its a stupid question but I have made some silly mistakes before too.
primexx
yea i've been trying from a web proxy and also my neighbour's open wifi, can access it in both. i don't have vpn.
primexx
ok turns out the firewall rules were all messed up somehow. it's good now.
Can you use PPTP to get into the LAN?
If you don't have some stupid MacOS, you can use PPTP to get in the LAN first, then open WebGUI .
Does DD-WRT have VLAN 201?
I have read various articles and none seem to be consistent in their approach. In addition flashrouters indicates that DD-WRT does not have a VLAN 201 tagging option in their setup software.
Permission Denied Using SSH with DD-WRT
If you’re like me, you have probably hit a brick wall when trying to SSH into the router after it’s been imaged with DD-WRT.
Check All SSH Settings
There are two place you want to update SSHD settings. Navigate to the following location
