ActionTec Broadband Router RI408 User Manual page 60

Telnet
Telnet is used to create a command-line session and gain access to all system set-
tings and parameters using a text-based terminal. Select the Telnet port to be used
by clicking in the appropriate check box, then click Apply.
MegaControl Panel
MegaControl Panel is used to obtain access to the Router's MegaControl Panel and
gain access to all settings and parameters,using a web browser. Both secure (
and non-secure (
HTTP
the appropriate text box, then click Apply.
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Note: Telnet and MegaControl Panel remote administration
access may be used to modify or disable firewall settings. Local
addresses and other settings can also be changed, making
IP
it difficult or impossible to access the Router from the local
network. Therefore, remote adminstration access to Telnet or
MegaControl Panel 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
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Note: Encrypted remote administration is performed using a
secure
SSL
accessing the Router for the first time using encrypted remote
administration, a warning appears regarding certificate authenti-
cation because the Router's
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
Chapter 5 Configuring the Router's Security
) access is available. Select the port to be used by clicking in
connection, and requires an certificate. When
SSL
certificate is self-generated. When
SSL
SSL
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connection.
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HTTPS