Can't access LuCI interface

Installing and Using OpenWrt
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I tried to setup an isolated IoT subnet. I could not get it isolated from the internet AND access devices in the subnet. after days of reading and attempting the correct settings I have lost access to the interface. strangely it still connects on wifi AP but no device connections. Internet also still works over LAN. I tried to reset to defaults with the reset button but the settings don't fall back. I must be doing something wrong :wink:
This is on an Asus AX53U running openWRT 24.10.2 update. Please can anyone assist in getting back access or default settings?

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Can you ssh into the device? If so, you can fix or reset it that way.

If not, follow the failsafe method and reset it once in that mode:

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No, unfortunately I did not enable ssh :frowning: I think I successfully enter failsafe mode by the led bliking rapidly just after pressing the button. unfortunately I still can not connect to the web interface at 192.168.1.1. according to a scan my pc is the only connection. opera does announce that the connection is refused rather then no connection. does it matter is its https? should i also enter default gateway in IP config? anyway I am still at a loss :frowning:

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The web server does not run in failsafe mode. Only ssh.

You must set your computer's IP manually to an address that is 192.168.1.x where x is not 0, 1, or 255, and then the subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Connect using an ethernet cable directly between your router's lan port and your computer (no other devices between).

Then, ssh into the device (username root and no password). Once in, you can reset by issuing the following command:

firstboot -y && reboot
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OK, I got in over ssh... had trouble with powershell and passkey. router is reset. I can start over now :wink: this router is slow on the boot sequence and I had to wait an exceptionally long time after many blinking led to get the right time to enter failsafe. then of course ssh was giving me trouble causing me to double the process :confused:

Fixed and Thank you very much!

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