How to set up Remote Management on the Wi-Fi Routers

This article mainly shows the detailed instructions to enable Remote Management feature on MERCUSYS Wi-Fi routers via web management page.

1. Log in to the web-based interface of the router by referring to How to log into the web-based interface of the MERCUSYS Wireless N Router?

2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration and complete the settings in Remote Management section as needed.

All settings of Remote Management page are listed in the picture.

  • Allow all devices to manage the router remotely:

 

  1. Select Enable Remote Management for All Devices.
  2. Enter Web Management Port (1024-65535 or 80).
  3. Click Save.

 

Devices on the Internet can log in to http://Router's WAN IP address: port number (such as http://113.116.60.229:1024) to manage the router.

Tips:

You can find the router's WAN IP address on Basic > Network Maps > Internet.

The router’s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP.

  • Allow specific devices to manage the router remotely:

 

  1. Select Enable Remote Management for Specified Devices.
  2. Enter Web Management Port (1024-65535 or 80).
  3. In Remote Management IP address, enter the IP address of the remote device to manage the router.
  4. Click Save.

 

Devices using this WAN IP can manage the router by logging in to http://Router's WAN IP: port number (such as http://113.116.60.229:1024).