Remote-access Guide

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by Ewald Kuphal Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How to access router remotely?

How to Access Router Remotely Part 1: Turn On remote sharing Turning on remote sharing on the router is easy. All you need to do is type the router IP or default gateway address in the web browser. Next, enter your username and password. Now, once you are in the router’s web portal, look for the Remote Managementoption.

How do I enable remote access on my Device?

To enable remote access: 1 Connect your mobile device to your router’s WiFi network. 2 Launch the genie app. 3 Enter your router’s admin password and tap the LOGIN button. The dashboard displays. 4 Tap Remote Access. 5 To enable remote access, move the Remote Access slider to the right. Remote access is enabled.

How do I enable remote access to my Netgear router?

If you have a NETGEAR router, the NETGEAR genie app allows you to set up cloud access so you can remotely manage your router’s key settings from an iOS or Android device. You must be locally connected to your router to enable remote access. To enable remote access: Connect your mobile device to your router’s WiFi network.

How do I access the edgerouter from a macOS computer?

Access the EdgeRouter's Command Line Interface (CLI) using either SSH or the Console port. In this example, we are using PuTTY as the SSH client: NOTE: There is more information about connecting to the EdgeRouter Console port in the How to Connect to Serial Console article. There are three options to access the EdgeRouter from a macOS computer:

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What IP address is Edgerouter?

In the factory default state, the EdgeRouter is accessible on the 192.168.1.1 IP address on the eth0 interface. Refer to the sections below for more information on how access the EdgeRouter using either the Web UI, CLI or Console connection on different operating systems.

How to connect to eth0 on edgerouter?

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a computer to the eth0 interface on the EdgeRouter. 2. Configure a static IP address on your computer in the 192.168.1.0/24 range (for example 192.168.1.11). NOTE: There is more information on configuring static IP addresses on your computer in the Beginners Guide to EdgeRouter article.

How to find device details on EdgeRouter?

1. Download the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool from the official Download section. 2. Wait for the tool to finish discovering your devices. 3. Double click on the discovered EdgeRouter to see the device details and open the Web UI in a separate browser session.

How to access the web UI?

Access the Web UI manually by navigating to https://192.168.1.1 using your favorite browser.

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What is the command line mode in EdgeOS?

There are two modes in the EdgeOS command line, this article describes what each does, how to switch from one to another in the Command Line Interface and finally how to make configuration changes via CLI. The Operational Mode, represented by a dollar sign $ is used to display the status of the device. The Configuration Mode , represented by a hashtag # is used to make configuration changes to the device.

What is the default mode when logging into the command line?

The default mode when logging into the command line is Operational Mode. To switch to Configuration Mode, use the configure command:

Where is Remote Management on Netgear router?

Some routers called it Remote Access and it’s usually found under Advanced Settings. On Netgear router, you can find this option under Settings > Remote Management.

How to share a router?

Part 1: Turn On remote sharing. Turning on remote sharing on the router is easy. All you need to do is type the router IP or default gateway address in the web browser. Next, enter your username and password. Now, once you are in the router’s web portal, look for the Remote Management option.

What is the IP address of a router?

8080. So, if your public IP address is 74.12.168.14, then you’ll have to type 74.12.168.14:8080 on the web browser. 1.

Can I connect an external hard drive to my router?

And finally, you can connect an external hard drive to your router and access it from anywhere.

Can I access my DDNS from my router?

So now that you have set up DDNS and remote access on your router, you can access it from anywhere via the Internet. In case you have an old router here are some tips on how to boost network on your old Wi-Fi

What certificate is needed for remote access?

Remote Access requires an IP-HTTPS certificate to authenticate IP-HTTPS connections to the Remote Access server. There are three certificate options for the IP-HTTPS certificate:

When is a website created for remote access?

If the network location server website is located on the Remote Access server, a website will be created automatically when you configure Remote Access and it is bound to the server certificate that you provide.

How to join a remote server to a domain?

To join the Remote Access server to a domain. In Server Manager, click Local Server. In the details pane, click the link next to Computer name. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Computer Name tab, and then click Change.

How many Group Policy Objects are required for remote access?

To deploy Remote Access, you require a minimum of two Group Policy Objects. One Group Policy Object contains settings for the Remote Access server, and one contains settings for DirectAccess client computers. When you configure Remote Access, the wizard automatically creates the required Group Policy Objects.

What domain is Remote Access Server?

The Remote Access server and all DirectAccess client computers must be joined to an Active Directory domain . DirectAccess client computers must be a member of one of the following domain types:

Can you use Kerberos authentication on Remote Access Server 2012?

With Remote Access in Windows Server 2012 , you to choose between using certificates for computer authentication or using a built-in Kerberos authentication that uses user names and passwords. You must also configure an IP-HTTPS certificate on the Remote Access server. This section explains how to configure these certificates.

Do you manually configure DNS?

You must manually configure a DNS entry for the network location server website for the internal network in your deployment.

Can you use MSCHAPv2 on VPN?

Following these steps the VPN tunnel should be established without issues. If your Windows 10 users are having connection fails, make sure you enable MSCHAPv2 on the VPN adapter as this is required for L2TP tunnels with Ubiquiti EdgeRouter to work as shown below:

Can you use VPN with Ubiquiti Edge?

In this tutorial we will explain how to configure an L2TP VPN with local authentication on a Ubiquiti Edge Router. The Edge Router device has a GUI, but the VPN wizard is missing features and it is not compatible with ConfigTree or the CLI. That means that if you create your config with the VPN wizard, then you won’t be able to modify it through the CLI or the GUI. For this reason, we strongly recommend to use the CLI for the setup.

What is an edge router?

An edge router is a specialized router located at a network boundary that enables an internal network to connect to external networks. They are primarily used at two demarcation points: the wide area network ( WAN) and the internet.

Why is edge router important?

Since edge routers serve as a connection point between external networks, security is an issue for enterprises that need to control who might try to access the corporate network.

What are the challenges of implementing an edge router?

The main challenges of implementing an edge router revolve around edge security. As mentioned, enterprises can't control who might try and access the corporate network. If purchased with built-in firewall support, firewall rules should be configured to satisfy the security needs of a corporate network. IT administrators should also ensure that all router firmware is up to date, as outdated routers might pose a security risk when faced with newer attacks. Edge routers should also be configured to have high availability ( HA ), meaning they should be structured to hand over workloads to other working routers in the event of a failover.

What are the two types of edge routers?

Edge routers are divided into two different types: subscriber edge routers and label edge routers.

What is the purpose of an edge router?

Provide security. Edge routers are a crucial part of the edge firewall, protecting the enterprise network by securing and characterizing incoming IP traffic. This, in turn, helps defend against network attacks, like spoofing.

What is edge device?

Edge devices characterize and secure IP traffic from other edge routers, as well as core routers. They provide security for the core.

What is branch router?

The term branch router usually refers to a router that exists in a remote branch of an enterprise's network. They interface primarily with other network routers, distinguishing them from edge routers. They do so from a remote branch, however, distinguishing them from core routers, which primarily route information within centralized subnetworks. A remote branch can be defined as a piece of the network that has been segmented using a virtual local area network ( VLAN) or as one LAN within a WAN. Branch routers often exist at remote sites at the edge of a WAN and connect to the corporate LAN.

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Table of Contents

Establishing Initial Connectivity

  • In the factory default state, the EdgeRouter is accessible on the 192.168.1.1IP address on the eth0 interface. Refer to the sections below for more information on how access the EdgeRouter using either the Web UI, CLI or Console connection on different operating systems. 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a computer to the eth0interface on the EdgeRouter. 2. Configure a static IP …
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Accessing The EdgeRouter Using The Discovery Tool

  • The Ubiquiti Device Discovery Toolautomatically discovers nearby EdgeRouters (and other Ubiquiti products) on the local network. The tool allows you to conveniently open the Web UI of the EdgeRouter and also provides recovery features such as the Rescue Web UI and SSH Recovery service. 1. Download the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Toolfrom the official Download sec…
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Accessing The EdgeRouter on Windows

  • There are three options to access the EdgeRouter from a Windows computer: 1. Use the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool in the section aboveto automatically open a session to the Web UI. 2. Access the Web UI manually by navigating to https://192.168.1.1using your favorite browser. 3. Access the EdgeRouter's Command Line Interface (CLI) using either SSH...
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Accessing The EdgeRouter on Macos

  • Back to Top There are three options to access the EdgeRouter from a macOS computer: 1. Use the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool in the section aboveto automatically open a session to the Web UI. 2. Access the Web UI manually by navigating to https://192.168.1.1using your favorite browser. 3. Access the EdgeRouter's Command Line Interface (CLI) using either SSH or the Console port. …
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Configuration and Operational Mode Basics

  • Back to Top There are two modes in the EdgeOS command line, this article describes what each does, how to switch from one to another in the Command Line Interface and finally how to make configuration changes via CLI. The Operational Mode, represented by a dollar sign $ is used to display the status of the device. The Configuration Mode, represented by a hashtag #is used to …
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Making Configuration Changes

  • Back to Top The EdgeRouter uses three configuration sets: 1. Boot/Startup ConfigWhen the EdgeRouter reboots, it loads the boot/startup configuration (config.boot) 2. Active Config Currently active configuration with changes that have not been saved to the boot/startupconfiguration yet. 3. Working Config Non-active configuration with changes that ha...
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