FAQ
TL;DR: If ping returns bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=64, your box is reachable; "A password must be set in open PLI". Fix DCC/PuTTY/FTP by setting a root password in the GUI or via Telnet, then reboot. This FAQ is for Zgemma H9.2S/OpenATV/OpenPLi users who lost console/FTP access after password changes. [Elektroda, LACKY, post #19539027]
Why it matters: It quickly restores secure shell/FTP access so you can manage plugins, picons, and backups without reflashing.
Quick Facts
- Enigma2 boxes log in as root; "The system always requires logging in to the root account." [Elektroda, tomaszlonski, post #19544290]
- OpenATV 6.4: set password via Menu > Setup > System > Network > Password Setup, then restart. [Elektroda, LACKY, post #19527355]
- OpenPLi 8: Menu > Setup > System > Expert settings > Network > Password; set FTP/SSH password, then reboot. [Elektroda, LACKY, post #19539027]
- Hyperion 8 default credentials: login root, password pteam. [Elektroda, LACKY, post #19522832]
- If GUI changes fail, reflash the image or restore a backup; newer images require a password. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #19518306]
How do I fix “OpenWebif works but DCC/PuTTY/FTP won’t connect” on my Zgemma H9.2S?
On the receiver, open System > Network > Password and set a new password. New Enigma2 images require this. If it still fails, reflash the image or restore a backup. Use the login “root” when prompted by DCC, PuTTY, or FTP clients. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #19518306]
What’s the default login for Enigma2, and should I use it?
Use the root account. "The system always requires logging in to the root account." Keep the login as root and set your own strong password for network services. This avoids failed logins in DCC, PuTTY, and FTP tools. [Elektroda, tomaszlonski, post #19544290]
How do I set the root password in OpenATV 6.4 from the GUI?
OpenATV exposes a password tool in the menu. Use this 3-step path:
- Menu > Setup > System > Network > Password Setup.
- Enter a new password for root.
- Restart the tuner to apply.
This enables authenticated FTP/SSH/Telnet connections. [Elektroda, LACKY, post #19527355]
How do I set or reset the password in OpenPLi 8 for FTP/SSH?
OpenPLi requires a password before network logins work. "A password must be set in open PLI." Use: Menu > Setup > System > Expert settings > Network > Password. Set your password for FTP and SSH, then reboot. This restores console and file transfer access. [Elektroda, LACKY, post #19539027]
Can I set a new password using Telnet, and what command should I use?
Yes. After flashing or when Telnet is available, log in as root. Run the command passwd and enter your new password when prompted. The original poster resolved access by flashing a fresh system and setting the password via passwd over Telnet. [Elektroda, 78chrismajewski, post #19840120]
DCC can’t find my Zgemma on the network. What should I try first?
Ensure your PC and Zgemma are on the same LAN. Check the tuner’s IP in its network settings and ping it from your computer. DCC scans local addresses only, so also consider using another LAN scanner to discover devices. [Elektroda, LACKY, post #19538954]
Could router client isolation stop DCC/FTP/SSH from seeing my box?
Yes. If your router isolates wireless clients, discovery and FTP/SSH may fail. Enabling the setting that allows wireless devices to communicate with each other restored connectivity for a user with the same model. Check and adjust that router option. [Elektroda, tracer10, post #19539159]
I edited /etc/passwd and lost FTP/Telnet access. What symptoms should I expect?
OpenWebif may still load via the IP, but Telnet and FTP refuse connections. You might be unable to add picons. One user reported boot time growing from about 1 minute to roughly 5 minutes after the change. Avoid deleting passwd entries. [Elektroda, 78chrismajewski, post #19516447]
Will reflashing fix login lockouts or a broken password database?
Yes. If passwords are corrupted or access is lost, install a fresh system image. Alternatively, restore a working backup. This brings back clean credentials and normal access paths for management. [Elektroda, Przem188, post #19525580]
What credentials work on HYPERION 8 for Zgemma H9.2S?
Use login root and password pteam. These credentials are specific to Hyperion 8 builds and allow initial access, after which you should change the password. [Elektroda, LACKY, post #19522832]
Network tests are green, but DCC/Total Commander still fail. What’s a common cause?
Using the wrong login caused failed connections for a user. Restoring the login to root and setting only a new password fixed DCC and file transfers. Ensure you kept the root account unchanged. [Elektroda, tracer10, post #19543905]
How do I quickly verify connectivity before troubleshooting credentials?
Ping the tuner from your PC. A normal reply looks like: Reply from 192.168.x.x: bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=64. If you get replies, the device is reachable, and you can focus on credentials or service settings next. [Elektroda, LACKY, post #19539027]
