3. Web Configuration Tool
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Advanced → Network Configuration → Remote
Management
If your modem is inaccessible, or if you are unable to access the modem hardware dir-
ectly,you can remotely manage the modem over the satellite connection, through the
Remote Management
tool.
With
Remote Management
enabled, it is possible to fully administer (manage the Status,
Network Configuration, Wireless Settings, Firewall, etc., settings) your
IP Commander
modem via the Internet.
In order to do so, the
Enable Remote Management
checkbox must be checked, and the
modem must be connected to the
Thuraya
satellite.
Figure 20: Enable Remote Management Screen
If you do not already have a strong password for your modem, this is a good time to set
one up. To prevent access by undesirable individuals, your password should contain a com-
bination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. It should be at
least ten to fifteen characters long, because if a hacker guesses your password and takes
control of your modem, you will not be able to remotely regain control of it, nor will you be
able to reset it remotely. Additionally, you may be responsible for any charges for use of
the modem. Click the
Password
(
❶
) tab and follow the instructions, found at
“Advanced
→ Change Password”
on page 38.
Once you have changed to a strong password, check the
Enable Remote Management
checkbox (
❷
), and click
Submit
(
❸
). The modem requires a restart before
Remote Man-
agement
is enabled (or disabled).
