Can't SSH to router nor get an IPv4 address

Installing and Using OpenWrt Network and Wireless Configuration
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Hi, I'm using openwrt 18.06 on a Linksys WRT1200AC, and I successfully installed shorewall 5.2.3.4, then after I configured the firewall files at /etc/shorewall/ and executed the shorewall start command I wasn't able to connect to the router, nor was I able to get an IPv4 address when I wired my PC to the router.

I used the same configuration I had in an older but functional router using an older version of both openwrt and shorewall.

I'm afraid the router might of been bricked after what I did, I wonder if there's a way to connect to the router or at least restore it to its factory settings? (I'm not very experienced to this devices)

Thank you!

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Search for "recovery mode", then remove shorewall from the startup.

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Hi. I was able to fix this issue following these steps:

  • I pressed the restart button on the router for 1 minute, then released it.
  • I unplugged the router from its power plug for 30 seconds, then plugged it back.
  • I set an static IP for my Laptop in the same network than the router was, then I was able to communicate to the router and finally I was able to connect through SSH.

Notice that these steps deleted the changes I previously did to the router which was installing shorewall and other modules.

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