Linksys E4200
Chapter 2: Advanced Configuration
Administration > Management
The Management screen allows the network’s
administrator to manage specific Router functions for
access and security .
Select the protocol for local access, HTTP or HTTPS . The
default is HTTP .
Access via Wireless
To allow wireless access to the
router’s browser-based utility, keep the default, Enabled .
Remote Access
Management > Remote Access
Remote Management
To manage the router over the
Internet, select Enabled .
Access via
HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the
communications protocol used to connect to servers on
the Internet . HTTPS uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer) to
encrypt data transmitted for higher security . Select the
protocol for remote access, HTTP or HTTPS . HTTP is the
default .
Management
Router Access
Administration > Management
Remote Upgrade
To upgrade the router’s firmware over
the Internet, select Enabled . (You must have the Remote
Management option enabled as well .)
Allowed Remote IP Address
If you want to be able to
access the router from any external IP address, select Any
IP Address . To specify an external IP address or range of IP
addresses, select and complete the IP address range fields .
Remote Management Port
Enter the port number that
will be open to outside access . (To access the router, you
will need to enter the router’s password .)
Management > Router Access
To ensure the router’s security, you will be asked for your
password when you access the router’s browser-based
utility . The default is admin .
If you used the setup software for installation, the default
is changed to a unique password .
Router Password
Enter a new password for the router .
Re-enter to confirm
Enter the password again to confirm .
NOTE:
When you are in a remote location
and wish to manage the router, enter
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyor
https://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyy,depending
on whether you use HTTP or HTTPS . Enter the
router’s specific Internet IP address in place
of xxx .xxx .xxx .xxx, and enter the Remote
Management Port number in place of yyyy .
Local Management Access
Management > Local Management Access
Access via
HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the
communications protocol used to connect to servers
on the World Wide Web . HTTPS uses SSL (Secure Socket
Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security .
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