Remote-access Guide

dd-wrt remote access web gui port

by Prof. Emerald Farrell Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How do I access the DD-WRT Web-GUI?

See Telnet/SSH_and_the_Command_Line for more details. After installing DD-WRT Firmware you can access the DD-WRT Web-GUI using a web browser pointing to the same IP address as before you installed DD-WRT.

How to enable remote web management of DD-WRT via telnet?

Since, it was not enabled I found the following set of commands in the documentation to enable remote web management of DD-WRT via Telnet. You first have to telnet to your remote router by simply typing telnet 124.xxx.xxx.xx (remote IP).

Do I need to set my own password for DD-WRT?

The latest versions of DD-WRT will require you to set your own username and password when you first access the web interface. Because the SSH user is always root, it is critical that a strong password be used.

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How do I access my DD-WRT remotely?

Go to Administration -> Management -> Remote Access. Enable the necessary settings for remote Web or SSH access (note the WAN IP and port number), then in your main router forward that port to the WAN IP address of the Repeater.

How do I access DD-WRT interface?

Type "192.168. 1.1" into your Web browser's address bar and press "Enter" to access the Web-based interface. Log in with the user name "root" and the password "admin" to continue. You can use the Web interface to configure your DD-WRT router's settings, including setting a custom user name and/or password.

What is the default IP address for DD-WRT?

192.168.1.1After installing DD-WRT Firmware you can access the DD-WRT Web-GUI using a web browser pointing to the same IP address as before you installed DD-WRT. These are some of the most common default IP addresses: 192.168. 1.1 (most commonly used on Linksys and Asus), 192.168. 2.1 (some Belkins), 192.168.

What is the difference between OpenWRT and DD-WRT?

OpenWrt is essentially the modern choice outside of Tomato. DD-WRT is archaic in some of its design and doesn't seem to be on its way to an updated interface anytime soon. There may be a bigger learning curve for digging into OpenWrt's features, but it's worth it if your router supports it to stay current.

How do I access DD-WRT Repeater Bridge?

Go to the wireless tab.Choose Repeater Bridge under wireless mode.Match your SSID and channel settings exactly to the main router you will be connecting to.Make sure bridged is selected.Click Save.

How do I find my DD-WRT password?

Both routers have a password of "admin" by default. Click on "support and documentation" in your router's manufacturer's website to find out their default password.

Why DD-WRT is better?

Essentially, it echoes the signal to widen its range. With DD-WRT, you can take a regular router and make it into a range extender. A stronger, better, optimized DD-WRT signal may also be able to more easily reach farther devices, even without a range extender.

How do I find the static IP address for my router?

Find Your Router IP Address on AndroidGo to Settings.Tap Wi-Fi Settings.Tap and hold on your connected network and select Manage Network Settings.Check the box next to Show Advanced Options.Select Static under IP Settings.Your router IP address is listed under the Gateway section.

What is my router static IP?

How to Find Your Router's IP Address on Windows. To find your IP address on a Windows computer, press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard, type “CMD” into the Run window, and click OK. Finally, type “ipconfig” into the Command Prompt window and hit Enter. You will find your router's IP address next to Default Gateway ...

Can I install OpenWrt from DD-WRT?

Check the DD-WRT site to find the most current, stable firmware version compatible with your router hardware in preparation for the install. Access the OpenWRT router command console through SSH to install DD-WRT, and perform the DD-WRT installation via command line, which requires fewer steps and less complexity.

What does DD-WRT stand for?

DresDren-Wireless RouTerWhat Does DD-WRT Mean? DD-WRT (DresDren-Wireless RouTer) is a type of firmware for routers based on the Linux kernel. It was designed especially for 802.11a/b/g/h/n routers having the Broadcom or Atheros chipsets.

What can I do with OpenWrt?

With OpenWrt, users/developers can use their router to run a BitTorrent client, enable VPN , create a guest Wi-Fi network, analyze network traffic, do traffic-shaping or apply QoS rules on packets. The router can also run servers: SSH (and do SSH tunneling), IRC server, HTTP server, FTP server, etc.

How to telnet to a remote router?

You first have to telnet to your remote router by simply typing telnet 124.xxx.xxx.xx (remote IP). Input your username (usually root) and password (which you had kept when you first configured the router). After you are through with Telnet, you can now run commands since you are a root user.

How long to wait to access router remotely?

Run the following set of commands one by one in the console. Just wait for 3-5 minutes, while your router reboots and then you can easily access your router remotely via the web browser. However, you should suffix your router’s address with the port no. 8080 as specified in the above command.

What is SSH in DD-WRT?

Secure Shell, or SSH, is a command interface and protocol for securely getting access to a remote host. It has been chosen as the preferred secure communication channel between DD-WRT Companion and your DD-WRT Router.

What is the default port for SSH?

The default port for SSH is 22, but it is recommended that you change it to a non-standard port above 1024 for security reasons. Remember the port you set, as you will need to enter it into your SSH client (and the DD-WRT Companion app) in order to connect to the router.

Can I remotely manage my DD-WRT router?

By default, the SSH Server on some DD-WRT Routers may not accept incoming connections from external networks (such as the internet). Thus, you may not be able to remotely manage your routers with the app, unless connected to a WiFi network provided by the router.

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.

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Username and Password

  • The latest versions of DD-WRT will require you to set your own username and password when you first access the web interface. Because the SSH user is always root, it is critical that a strong password be used. These passwords should be a minimum of 12 characters and use numbers a…
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Elements of The Web-Gui

  • The Web-GUI has five main elements 1. 1.The tabbed menu system 2. 2.Main area 3. 3.Action buttons 4. 4.Help information 5. 5.Some system essentials Clicking these text buttons gives you access to furter information 1. 1.More... (More Help) 2. 2.Firmware details Some notes about the screen elements. 1. The default information screen is the same as menu selection: Status->Sys-I…
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Menu Interface Map

  • Select one of the menu points below for information about settings within that menu page. (Menu structure as of June 2012 - svn19342 Mega). 1. Setup 1.1. Basic Setup 1.2. DDNS 1.3. MAC Address Clone 1.4. Advanced Routing 1.5. VLANs 1.6. Networking 1.7. EoIP Tunnel 2. Wireless 2.1. Basic Settings 2.2. Radius 2.3. Wireless Security 2.4. MAC Filter 2.5. Advanced Settings 2.6. …
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Setting Details About The Web-Gui

  • Under Administration -> Managementyou can set various details about the Web-GUI. Like: 1. set Username and Password 2. control Access to the Web-GUI locally/remotely and more 3. select between different Router GUI styles [[Image:
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Regaining Access

  • [edit] Locally
    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 telnetinto the router and enter the following commands: To connect through secure HTTP, add the option -Sat the end of …
  • [edit] Remotely
    Method 1: See Enable Web Interface Over SSH? Method 2: If you're at a remote location and have access to your router through SSH or telnet, but you'd like to enable remote web access, you may use the following command to allow access from one remote IP address: 1. 1.1. iptables -I INPU…
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Simulation

  • (This section has not been updated for quite some time). A setup simulation of V22-DD-WRT interface is here. A setup simulation of V23-DD-WRT interface is here. A setup simulation of V24beta-DD-WRT interface is here.
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