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Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual
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Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security
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 (HTTPS)
and non-secure (HTTP) access is available. Select the port to be used by clicking in
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
IP addresses and other settings can also be changed, making
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 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.