RT-AC3100 Isolation feature locked me out!

[JimH]

After enabling the (AP) Isoltion feature on my RT-AC3100 asus wireless router, I realized that all my devices were unable to connect (which is what its intended to do), however, when I connected to my router via ethernet, I was still unable to connect (error:unable to connect to web server).

Short of resetting, are there any recommended solutions?
Thanks much!

Jim H.

 

[RMerlin]

After enabling the (AP) Isoltion feature on my RT-AC3100 asus wireless router, I realized that all my devices were unable to connect (which is what its intended to do), however, when I connected to my router via ethernet, I was still unable to connect (error:unable to connect to web server).

Short of resetting, are there any recommended solutions?
Thanks much!

Jim H.

AP isolation shouldn't affect Ethernet clients. Are you sure you didn't also enable the option under Administration that lets you chose which clients are allowed access to the webui?

Did you have SSH or telnet enabled? That would provide you with a way in to change any problematic setting.

 

[JimH]

I do not remember enabling that option.

I do believe that the SSH feature is enabled, however, I only have a windows laptop, and a smartphone. Don't think either device has SSH installed/enabled (my kingdom for a linux ISO)!

JimH

 

[sfx2000]

Don't think either device has SSH installed/enabled (my kingdom for a linux ISO)!

Grab putty - that'll get ssh client going for you on windows...

http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/

 

[JimH]

I'll investigate that now.
Thanks to all!

JimH

 

[JimH]

Putty working fine. Which directory do I need search for the AP Isolation settings ?

 

[RMerlin]

First, make sure httpd is running, and that it's on the port you expect:

ps w | grep http

There will be a -p argument with the port number, and a -s if it's SSL (https).

To disable the httpd access list:

nvram set http_client=0
nvram commit
service restart_httpd

To disable AP isolation on both radios (which I still doubt is related to any Ethernet access block, especially since SSH works):

nvram set wl0_ap_isolate=0
nvram set wl1_ap_isolate=0
nvram commit
service restart_wireless

 

[JimH]

Thanks. We'll give these a try.
Appreciate the quick reaponses.

R,
JimH

 

[JimH]

That did the trick! Thanks.

R,
JimH