How to hard reset PL-AC56 router – Default Login & Password

The ASUS PL-AC56 router has Gigabit WiFi, 3 Gigabit ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports. It has a total combined WiFi throughput of 1200 Mpbs.
It is also known as the ASUS 1200Mbps HomePlug AV2 AC1200 Wi-Fi Powerline Adapter.
How to hard reset PL-AC56 - Default Login & Password

How to hard reset (factory reset) PL-AC56 :

You can hard reset your PL-AC56 with ways bellow
Through the web-interface
Open your browser and navigate to the default gateway ip (see default settings below)
Sign in to the web-interface with the username and password you have selected, or try the defaulr username and password (see default settings below)
Under the advanced settings menu, select administration
Find the link ” Restore/Save/Upload Setting
Beside Factory default click on Restore
If prompted, click ok
With the reset button on the router
Locate the reset button on the backside of your unit
with a sharp object, e.g. a paperclip or pencil, press and hold the reset button for 5s or until the power led starts flashing

PL-AC56 default Login & Password, factory settings :

Default Gateway IP: http://ap.asus.com
Default username: admin
Default password: admin
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default DNS server: http://ap.asus.com

PL-AC56 router specifications :

System specs
CPU: 775 MHz
RAM: 64 MiB + 64 MiB
Flash: 16 MiB + 4 MiB
Custom firmwares: None
Connectivity
WiFi: Gigabit (abgn+ac)
WiFi bands
n/a
WiFi throughput: 1200 Mpbs
WAN
None
ETH
3 x Gigabit ports
USB-ports: 0

How to login to the PL-AC56 :

Make sure you are connected to the router’s network, either by Wi-Fi or ethernet cable.
Open your browser and visit
http://ap.asus.com
You should be prompted with a login dialogue.
Enter the username: admin
and the password admin
You will now be logged in. If you haven’t yet changed the defaul password, we recommend that you change it first
thing you do after logging in.