Remote-access Guide

ddwrt cant remote access web gui management

by Lorna Torp Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Refresh (F5) the browser page to make sure the WAN IP is current, when making changes. To access your secondary router from devices on your primary LAN, go to Administration->Management->Remote Access and enable Web GUI Management. You should then be able to access the secondary router by typing in its WAN IP.

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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 do I manage the web-GUI?

Under Administration -> Management you can set various details about the Web-GUI. Like: 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:

Is DD-WRT good for running custom scripts?

I just got DD-WRT setup for the first time and I really like it, perfect for running a couple custom scripts. I have question about one of the settings though, since I’m still a noob.

How do I regain access to my router's web interface?

To regain access try starting the web server. SSH or telnet into the router and enter the following commands: This forum thread gives all to gory details about enabling/disabling the web interface.

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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 password for DD-WRT?

adminThe default username is root and the default password is admin (from v23 SP1).

What can you do with DD-WRT?

DD-WRTs often provide:IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) functionality. ... Greater power from your router. ... Many customization options. ... Improved reliability. ... Improved Quality of Service (QoS). ... More information about how your router is performing. ... A wider range for your wi-fi.More items...•

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 reset DD-WRT to default settings?

Turn the device on, and then hold the Factory Reset button for 30 seconds. After you release, it should be reset to the default username and password.

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.

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.

How do I change my DD-WRT router username and password?

1:023:13How to change DD-WRT Router Username & Password - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipType in the IP of the root. If you've had it from us it's going to be 192.168. 1.1 and click enter.MoreType in the IP of the root. If you've had it from us it's going to be 192.168. 1.1 and click enter.

Which is better DD-WRT or OpenWrt?

DD-WRT is a close, close second. It's proven to be a solid choice for custom router firmware, but it lacks in some features, customization, and update availability. OpenWrt is the best choice for most people with modern routers and with the time to sink into learning what exactly they can do with it.

Is DD-WRT legal?

Despite an FCC guidance to router manufacturers that seems to ban open source firmware such as DD-WRT and OpenWRT, FCC spokesperson Charles Meisch told Ars that there is in fact no such ban.

How safe is DD-WRT?

DD-WRT can easily run IPv6, which is more secure and more advanced than IPv4, not to mention that it supports more IP addresses. Firewall. DD-WRT has a configurable and solid firewall, which blocks unauthorized access.

What is the default IP address for 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), 192.168.11.1 ( some Buffalos), 192.168.10.1 or 192.168.30.1 (some Motorolas), and there may be others.

How many characters are needed for DD-WRT?

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 and valid non-alphabetic characters. 12 characters dramatically reduces the probability of a successful random attack and has a cost / time infeasible computational requirement. Valid special characters are: ~!@#$%^&* ()-_=+ [ {]}|;:,<.>/? see forum thread: [1]

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:

How to connect through secure HTTP?

To connect through secure HTTP, add the option -S at the end of the command. See the httpd man pages for more information about that command.

How to shut down a web server?

To shut down the web server, run the command kill `cat /tmp/var/run/httpd.pid` (note the backquotes) or kill `cat /tmp/var/run/httpsd.pid` if you ran the web server with the option -S to get secure HTTP.

Does DD-WRT count time?

The time will count the time since the router has been powered up, until the router gets WAN access. By default the DD-WRT will automatically try to get the corrent time from a time server.

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.

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.

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.

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Access Via A Web Browser

  • 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. 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), 192.168.11.1 (some Buffalos), 192.168.10.1 or 192.168.30.1 (s...
See more on wiki.dd-wrt.com

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 and valid non-alphabetic characters.12 characters dramatically reduces the probability of a succ…
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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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