Enabling Remote Management Access - NETGEAR WGT624 v4 User Manual

Super G Wireless Router WGT624 v4 User Manual

Enabling Remote Management Access

Using the Remote Management screen, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure,
upgrade, and check the status of your WGT624 v4 wireless router.
Note: Be sure to change the router's default configuration password to a very secure
password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any
language, and should be a mixture of letters (both uppercase and lowercase),
numbers, and symbols. Your password can be up to 30 characters.
To configure your router for remote management:
1. On the main menu, under the Advanced heading, select Remote Management.
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2. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box.
3. Specify which external addresses will be allowed to access the router's remote management.
Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as
practical.
a. To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone.
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