User manual

Conguring Security Settings

6.7 Remote Administration

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6.7a Telnet

Telnet is used to create a command-line session and gain access to all system

settings and parameters using a text-based terminal. Select the Telnet port to be

used by clicking in the appropriate check box, then click Apply.

6.7b Web Management

Web Management is used to obtain access to the FiOS 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 IP addresses and other settings can

also be changed, making it difficult or impossible to access the FiOS Router from

the local network. Therefore, remote administration access to Telnet or Web

Management services should be activated only when absolutely necessary.

6.7c 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 FiOS Router

for the first time using encrypted remote administration, a warning appears

regarding certificate authentication because the FiOS 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-generated

certificate is safe and provides a secure SSL connection.