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8 GUI: Advanced Settings
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8.1.7 Remote Administration
WARNING
Enabling Remote Administration puts your local network at risk from outside
attacks.
Introduction
On the Remote Administration page, you can enable/disable:
 Incoming WAN Access to the Telnet Server.
 Incoming WAN Access to Web-Management.
 Diagnostic Tools.
Telnet
Telnet is used to create a command-line session and gain access to all system
settings and parameters using a text-based terminal.
Web Management
Web Management is used to obtain access to the HBR GUI and gain access to all
settings and parameters, using a web browser. Both secure (HTTPS) and non-secure
(HTTP) access is available.
Diagnostic Tools
Diagnostic Tools are used for troubleshooting and remote system management by a
user or the ISP.
Telnet and Web Management remote administration access may be used to
modify or disable firewall settings. Local IP addresses and other settings can
also be changed, making it difficult or impossible to access the HBR from the
local network. Therefore, remote administration access to Telnet or Web
Management services should be activated only when absolutely necessary.
Encrypted remote administration is performed using a secure SSL
connection, and requires an SSL certificate. When accessing the HBR for the
first time using encrypted remote administration, a warning appears
regarding certificate authentication because the HBR’s SSL certificate is self-
generated. When encountering this message under these circumstances,
ignore it and continue. Even though this message appears, the self-
generated certificate is safe and provides a secure SSL connection.