Linksys WRT110 User Guide - Page 27

Chapter 3 Management Router Access To ensure the Router's security, you will be asked for your password when you access the Router's web-based utility. The default is admin. Router Password Enter a new password for the Router. Re-enter to confirm Enter the password again to confirm. Web Access Web Utility Access HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security. Select HTTP or HTTPS (you cannot select both). HTTP is the default. Web Utility Access via Wireless If you are using the Router in a public domain where you are giving wireless access to your guests, you can disable wireless access to the Router's web-based utility. You will only be able to access the utility via a wired connection if you disable the setting. Keep the default, Enabled, to allow wireless access to the utility, or select Disabled to block wireless access to the utility. Remote Access Remote Management To permit remote access of the Router, from outside the local network, select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled. Web Utility Access HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security. Select HTTP or HTTPS (you cannot select both). HTTP is the default. Remote Upgrade If you want to be able to upgrade the Router remotely, from outside the local network, select Enabled. (You must have the Remote Management feature enabled as well.) Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled. Allowed Remote IP Address If you want to be able to access the Router from any external IP address, select Any IP Address. If you want to specify an external IP address or range of IP addresses, then select the second option and complete the fields provided. Remote Management Port Enter the port number that will be open to outside access. RangePlus Wireless Router Advanced Configuration NOTE: When you are in a remote location and wish to manage the Router, enter http://:port or https://:port, depending on whether you use HTTP or HTTPS. Enter the Router's specific Internet IP address in place of , and enter the Remote Management Port number in place of the word port. UPnP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows Me and XP to automatically configure the Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. UPnP If you want to use UPnP, keep the default setting, Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled. Allow Users to Configure Keep the default, Enabled, if you want to be able to make manual changes to the Router while using the UPnP feature. Otherwise, select Disabled. Allow Users to Disable Internet Access Select Enabled, if you want to be able to prohibit any and all Internet connections. Otherwise, keep the default setting, Disabled. Backup and Restore Backup Configurations To back up the Router's configuration settings, click this button and follow the onscreen instructions. Restore Configurations To restore the Router's configuration settings, click this button and follow the onscreen instructions. (You must have previously backed up the Router's configuration settings.) Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Administration > Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. Administration > Log 26