EdgeRouter (ER-8)

The Ubiquiti Networks EdgeRouter (ER-8) router has No WiFi, 8 N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.

Quick links:
Default password/Login
Login instructions

EdgeRouter (ER-8) router specifications (specs)

System specs
CPU: 800 MHz
RAM: 2,048 MiB
Flash: 4,096 MiB + 8 MiB
Custom firmwares: OpenWrt

Connectivity
WiFi: No ()
WiFi bands: n/a
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN: None
ETH: 8 x N/A ports
USB-ports: 0

Hard reset instructions for Ubiquiti Networks EdgeRouter (ER-8)

If your EdgeRouter (ER-8) 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 Ubiquiti Networks EdgeRouter (ER-8) in the following way(s):

The 30-30-30 reset

There are no specific instructions for this model yet, but you can always do the 30-30-30 reset as follows:

When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
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.

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 Ubiquiti Networks EdgeRouter (ER-8)

If you have performed a reset of your EdgeRouter (ER-8) device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:

Default Gateway IP: 192.168.1.1 Ubiquiti Networks login instructions
Default username: ubnt Ubiquiti Networks router default password list
Default password: ubnt
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default DNS server: 192.168.1.1
Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.

To login to the EdgeRouter (ER-8) router and change the settings, you can follow these steps:

Make sure you are connected to the router's network, either by Wi-Fi or ethernet cable.
Open your browser and visit http://192.168.1.1
You should be prompted with a login dialogue.
Enter the username: ubnt and the password ubnt
Note: If you have already changed the password use that instead.
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.

If these instructions don't work for your router, you can always try a factory reset to get the default, or try some other common Ubiquiti Networks credentials, as they can usually be shared across models/variants.

EdgeRouter (ER-8) 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 Ubiquiti Networks EdgeRouter (ER-8):

Flashing OpenWrt on the Ubiquiti Networks EdgeRouter (ER-8)

The Ubiquiti Networks EdgeRouter (ER-8) is supported by OpenWrt according to their Table of Hardware. So flashing OpenWrt onto it should be quite straigthforward.
We couldn't find any specific instructions for flashin OpenWrt on the Ubiquiti Networks EdgeRouter (ER-8), but since it's listed in their Table of Hardware as supported, you can head over to the OpenWrt install instructions and read on there.
Note: Flashing custom firmwares is always on you're on own risk. Make sure to read OpenWrt's wikis to understand the risks and how to proceed if something goes wrong.

Ubiquiti Networks stock firmware for the EdgeRouter (ER-8)

Stock firmwares for the EdgeRouter (ER-8) 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.