Identify the likely cause
The Ewon Flexy 202 accepted the eBuddy backup without reporting an error, but the restored device rejects the expected web-interface password. The evidence supports treating this as an authentication-state problem rather than a failed restore.
The leading hypothesis is that restoring the backup overwrote the new unit's password hash with authentication data from the old unit. The completed restore alone does not verify that the expected plaintext password will authenticate against that hash.
Recover access with a Level 1 reset
Use the documented Ewon Level 1 reset procedure for the replacement device. The available evidence recommends Level 1 specifically; it does not establish a need for a Level 2 reset or provide enough detail to substitute an improvised reset sequence.
- Locate the official Ewon instructions covering Level 1 and Level 2 resets.
- Perform only the documented Level 1 reset on the replacement Flexy 202.
- After the device completes the reset, reopen its web interface and authenticate with the default credentials assigned to that physical unit.
Select the correct default password
| Credential | Decision |
|---|---|
adm |
Do not assume this is the default password on a newly shipped Flexy. |
| Password printed on the device label | Use this unit-specific default password after the Level 1 reset when the replacement device has one. |
| Password previously used on the old unit | It may fail if the restored authentication hash does not correspond to the password being entered. |
Verify the recovery
Confirm that the replacement Flexy 202 accepts the label password and loads the web interface. If access still fails, verify that the password was read from the replacement unit's label—not the removed device—and that the documented Level 1 reset completed before considering another recovery path.
FAQ
Why is my Ewon Flexy 202 password wrong after an eBuddy restore?
The likely cause is that the backup overwrote the replacement unit's password hash. A restore that completes without errors does not prove that the password you expect will match the restored authentication data.
Which reset should I use after losing Flexy 202 web access?
Use the documented Level 1 reset procedure. The available evidence recommends Level 1 and does not establish that a Level 2 reset is required.
Is adm the default password for a new Ewon Flexy?
Do not assume adm is valid: newer Flexy devices use a unique default password printed on the device label. Use the label belonging to the replacement unit after completing the Level 1 reset.