Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:41 Post subject: SSH - access denied
What password does SSH use in the DD-WRT firmware? I have a DIR-615 router. I enabled SSH but it's telling me access denied. I'm using the same credentials I use to log into the web interface.
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Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 15:54 Post subject:
username for ssh/telnet is always root. password is the same as for web interface _________________ "So you tried to use the computer and it started smoking? Sounds like a Mac to me.." - Louis Rossmann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL_5YDRWqGE&t=60s
username for ssh/telnet is always root. password is the same as for web interface
sure it is, I have no problem log-in right after the reboot of my router, but it stuck some time (within 24hr) then it can't be ssh/telnet anymore.
neither can I log in to the webgui.
very strange... I'm using v24-sp2 std (21223 build), I am trying to downgrade it to try another version
Mod note 12.08.25: This is probably due to the security mechanism which limits attempts to login that has been well-discussed. Too many bad attempts result in a 5-minute lockout and will perpetuate if you continue with any attempts until the lockout of your IP is cleared.
Just wanted to add my two cents. Using build 62606 with Netgear R6700V2.
During the install I had to create a username which is used to login to the DD-WRT GUI.
Since admin functionality is used with the GUI, when I try to SSH in, I assumed I could use that login created during install, but the attempts always result in "ACCESS DENIED". But if I use "root" with my password, the same password setup for my defined username, then SSH works.
This disconnect may only be in my head but thought this description my help someone else who might be similarly confused.
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2025 18:53 Post subject:
skippyV wrote:
Just wanted to add my two cents. Using build 62606 with Netgear R6700V2.
During the install I had to create a username which is used to login to the DD-WRT GUI.
Since admin functionality is used with the GUI, when I try to SSH in, I assumed I could use that login created during install, but the attempts always result in "ACCESS DENIED". But if I use "root" with my password, the same password setup for my defined username, then SSH works.
This disconnect may only be in my head but thought this description my help someone else who might be similarly confused.
-after install, by default ssh is disabled...
-CLI interface always uses a root for username, its always been like that...
-after install you need to add/set your credentials and then Telnet is enabled by default...and..its using root as a username, as always...
-so, for telnet and ssh always Username is root _________________ Atheros
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