Question About Remote Access To The Router
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Hello All!
I'm new to this group and to TP-Link products. I purchased an Archer C7 AC1750 to use for my house network.
One of the reasons I purchased a TP-Link was because of the reputation for security. (My next door neighbors are quite adept hackers and are tough to keep at bay.) The router could not accept a complex password, so super-charging the password isn't an option.
When setting up the router, the manual Section 14.10 on Pages 89 & 90 "Remote Management" discusses "forbid all devices from managing the router remotely". To me, this meant that if I check the box that only devices connected by an ethernet cable to the router can get into the configuration.
Checking the box did not help. I can still WiFi my way into the router and change things at will.
Tech support said "We are unable to make sure only LAN connected devices can access the router." This seems to conflict with Pages 89 & 90.
Did I misunderstand what pages 89 & 90 discuss?
Is there a way to secure my router so that I must be physically plugged into it in order to see my WiFi passwords and change settings?
Thank You All Very Much for helping out!
Paul
Hi,
A: Yes go into the router and choose Advanced > Systems Tools > Administration. Toggle off "Access for all LAN"
Once you do you will see the following menu appear. Click on View Existing Devices and choose the device or devices you want to allow to be able to access the router's admin fuctions.
For B: Access control is for allowing device to access your network and use your network resources like using the internet or shared drive. It is based on MAC ID. A whlte list will be the devices you want to allow while a black list would be devices you would want to deny. Keep in mind that using a Whilte list you will have to allow each device manually, such as if you get a new computer or phone before it can get to the internet. On the other hand a black list will allow all devices until you block specfiic ones.
C. The only way to restore access if the sole computer is no longer available would be to hard reset the router and reconfigure it from default settings.
Best Regards