cannot ssh into router

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I just brought an RT-AX86U pro to replace my AC68U. I was able to set up the router and flash 3006-102.4-0, and all the basic features work. But I was not able ssh into the router -- it complains about incorrect password (I used port 22):

milonga 105: ssh -p 22 admin@192.168.50.1
admin@192.168.50.1's password:
Permission denied, please try again.

I have sent along a screenshot showing my current ssh setting. Thanks!

 

[bennor]

The SSH user name and password is the same as that used to log into the router's GUI. Check the password used for the router GUI. You may need to change it so it doesn't have any special characters and isn't either too short or too long.

 

[Wishmaster1965]

I would change the port to 5122, just in case as there are a lot of attacks on port 22

 

[bennor]

I would change the port to 5122, just in case as there are a lot of attacks on port 22

Their screen capture indicates the have SSH set for LAN Only. If they're getting a lot of attacks on port 22 on the LAN side they have bigger issues on their LAN than SSH login/password not working.

 

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The SSH user name and password is the same as that used to log into the router's GUI. Check the password used for the router GUI. You may need to change it so it doesn't have any special characters and isn't either too short or too long.

Of course! Silly me :-( and thanks!

I would change the port to 5122, just in case as there are a lot of attacks on port 22

Thanks. I enable ssh on LAN and only for one-time admin purposes; I turned it off after I set up diversion + skynet.

Just out of curiosity, what is the main usage for allowing ssh from the outside, besides e.g. accessing NAS while I'm not at home?