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PC Engines Router Login & Default Passwords

Legendary Swiss/German embedded PC hardware manufacturer of the open-source APU series single-board computer routers (APU2, APU3, APU4).

Username root
Password root

PC Engines models

Select any model below to view technical specs, port configuration, and setup guide

2 Models Indexed
Hardware Model Username Password Actions
root opnsense
root opnsense

How to log in to your PC Engines router

  1. 1 Connect a null modem serial cable to the DB9 port at 115200 baud or connect via LAN.
  2. 2 Boot your chosen router OS (pfSense, OPNsense, OpenWrt, IPFire, VyOS).
  3. 3 Open http://192.168.1.1 in your browser once your OS is booted.
  4. 4 Complete initial setup and assign multi-gigabit Intel NIC interfaces.
๐Ÿ”„ How to Hard Reset PC Engines Router to Factory Defaults

If you forgot your customized admin password or cannot reach the web portal, locate the physical RESET pinhole button on the back of your PC Engines router. While powered on, press and hold the button with a paperclip for 10 to 15 seconds until the power LED begins flashing. Release the button and wait 2 minutes for the unit to reboot with factory default credentials (User: root / Pass: root).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the default IP address for PC Engines routers?

Most PC Engines routers use 192.168.1.1 as their factory default gateway management address.

What is the factory default login password for PC Engines?

The standard factory username is "root" and default password is "root". Check your physical router label if these don't work.

How do I factory reset my PC Engines router if I forgot the password?

Press and hold the physical RESET pinhole button on the back of your PC Engines device with a paperclip for 10-15 seconds until all LED lights blink, restoring default credentials.