Connecting to the Device

How to connect to PwnPower via AP or home network

Connecting to the Device

PwnPower offers two connection methods depending on your use case.

Method 1: Direct AP Connection

Connect directly to PwnPower’s access point. Best for portable use or when you don’t want it on your home network.

SettingDefault Value
SSIDPwnPower
Passwordpassword
IP Address192.168.66.1

Simply connect to the WiFi network and open https://192.168.66.1 in your browser. Accept the self-signed certificate warning.

Method 2: Home Network Connection

Connect PwnPower to your existing WiFi for remote access from any device on your network.

Setup:

  1. Connect to the PwnPower AP first
  2. Open the web UI → Network Connection
  3. Enter your home WiFi SSID and password
  4. Click Connect

After connecting:

  • Access via https://pwnpower.local from any device on your home network
  • The AP remains active (configurable) for fallback access
  • Device syncs time via NTP for accurate timestamps

mDNS / Bonjour

PwnPower advertises itself as pwnpower.local using mDNS. This works on:

  • Most modern routers
  • macOS, iOS (native support)
  • Windows 10+ (native support)
  • Linux (with Avahi)
  • Android (varies by device)

If pwnpower.local doesn’t resolve, check your router’s DHCP lease table for the assigned IP address.