How to configure local and remote management of TL-MR3020 (Router mode--new logo)

Here takes TL-MR3020 for demonstration.

Log in the router. For instruction, please refer to How to log into the web management page of TL-MR3020 (new logo)?

Local Management

Local Management allows local devices to access and manage the router. By default, all local devices can access and manage the router via HTTP.

1. Go to System Tools > Administration and complete the settings In Local Management section as needed.

2. Enable Local Management via HTTPS if you want to access the router via both HTTPS and HTTP, or keep it disabled if you only want to access the router via HTTP.

3. Keep the Port for HTTP and Port for HTTPS as the default settings.

4. If you only want to allow one specific device to manage the router, enter the IP Address or MAC Address of the device in the IP/MAC Address field.

5. Click Save.

Note: If a warning pops up when you visit https://tplinkwifi.net, click Trust (or a similar option) to continue.

Remote Management

Remote Management allows remote devices to access and manage the router. By default, all remote devices cannot access and manage the router.

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

2. Enable Remote Management if you want to allow Remote Management via HTTPS, or enable Remote Management and then disable Remote Management via HTTPS if you want to allow Remote Management via HTTP.

3. Keep the Port as the default setting.

4. Decide which remote device can access the router remotely:

• Only the Following IP/MAC Address - Enter the IP Address or MAC Address of the remote device to access the router.

• All - All remote devices can access the router.

5. Click Save.

Note: If a warning pops up when you visit the above address remotely, click Trust (or a similar option) to continue.

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