
Manage the Modem Router Remotely
The remote management feature lets you access your modem router securely over the Internet to view or
change its settings. You must know the modem router’s WAN IP address to use this feature.
For information about a different type of remote access, that is, remote access using Dynamic DNS, see
Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password. The
ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains
uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters.
See
on page 196.
Note
To set up remote management:
1.
Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Remote Management.
5.
Select the Turn Remote Management On check box.
6.
In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the
modem router’s remote management.
For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical.
Note
Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
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AC1200 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6220