RT-N56U firmware update - open SSID needs password now?

perspecticus

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I've been having issues with my ASUS RT-N56U and decided to try the Padavan firmware (RT-N56U_3.4.3.9-099_base.trx). I uploaded the firmware, did a factory reset and now I can't access the router.

The SSID that shows up via wifi is ASUS and ASUS_5G but, instead of being open, they now require WPA2 passwords. Since I did a factory reset, I'm really not sure what those passwords would be as they are usually open.

Any ideas? Is there another way I can access the router without using wifi?
 
Solution
They'll be the factory default passwords - probably on the unit's label, or in the manual. Or you could connect via ethernet.

Using no security is strongly not recommended - anyone can spoof your AP and/or read/modify any unencrypted traffic.

perspecticus

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May 16, 2016
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I figured it out. There was a default WPA2 password that was used. I just didn't know what it was. Am definitely setting up a new password for this. Thanks for replying!