Verizon MI424WR User Manual

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Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security

Web Management

Web Management is used to obtain access to the Router’s GUI and gain access to all
settings and parameters,using a web browser. Both secure (

HTTPS

) and non-secure

(

HTTP

) access is available. Select the port to be used by clicking in the appropriate

text box, then click Apply.

Note: Telnet and Web Management remote administration
access may be used to modify or disable firewall settings. Local

addresses and other settings can also be changed, making it

difficult or impossible to access the Router from the local net-
work. Therefore, remote adminstration access to Telnet or Web
Management services should be activated only when
absolutely necessary.

Diagnostic Tools

Diagnostic Tools are used for troubleshooting and remote system management by a
user or the

ISP

Note: Encrypted remote administration is performed using a
secure

SSL

connection, and requires an

SSL

certificate. When

accessing the Router for the first time using encrypted remote
administration, a warning appears regarding certificate authenti-
cation because the Router’s

SSL

certificate is self-generated. When

encountering this message under these circumstances, ignore it
and continue. Even though this message appears, the self-gener-
ated certificate is safe, and provides a secure

SSL

connection.