PL-X51P
500Mbps Powerline Network Adapter with 4-port switch

The ASUS PL-X51P router has No WiFi, 4 N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
It is also known as the ASUS 500Mbps Powerline Network Adapter with 4-port switch.

Quick links:
Default password/Login

PL-X51P router specifications (specs)

ASUS PL-X51 review (quick overview)

Here is the quick comparison of how the ASUS PL-X51 compares to other routers on our site:

Hard reset instructions for ASUS PL-X51P

If your PL-X51P router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not being responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your ASUS PL-X51P in the following way(s):

Through the web-interface

1. Open your browser and navigate to the default gateway ip (check default settings below)
2. Sign in to the web-interface with the username and password you have selected, or try the defaulr username and password (check default settings below)
3. Under the advanced settings menu, select administration
4. Find the link "Restore/Save/Upload Setting"
5. Beside Factory default click on Restore
6. If prompted, click ok

With the reset button on the router

1. Locate the reset button on the backside of your unit
2. 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

The 30-30-30 reset

1. When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
2. While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
3. While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.

This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting. If that doesn't work be sure to check out the questions and answers incase someone else has had similar problems resetting their router.

Note: It is worth reading more about how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and considerations are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.

Default factory settings for ASUS PL-X51P

PL-X51P Firmwares

Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more secure from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider flashing an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly increase the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the ASUS PL-X51P:

ASUS stock firmware for the PL-X51P

Stock firmwares for the PL-X51P are available under the download section on the modem's support page. You can also refer to the router's manual for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.

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