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SBR-AC1900P: Remote Access Setup

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How do I setup remote access in my SBR-AC1900P?

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By default, access to the SBR-AC1900P configuration menu is only accessible from the local network. However, the SBR-AC1900P can also be configured to be accessible from anywhere on the Internet. This document contains the following sections:

To Verify IP Address for Remote Access
To Enable Remote Access
To Establish Remote Access
To Disable Remote Access

NOTE: The ports used for local and remote access cannot be changed.

To Verify IP Address for Remote Access

NOTE: Like all devices on the Internet, the router has an IP Address on the Internet. The WAN IP Address is assigned dynamically, verify with the Service Provider for the correct IP Address.

Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. The Login page appears.

NOTE: By default the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1. If the default address has been changed, enter the custom address in the address box.
On the Login page, enter admin in the Username field.
Enter password in the Password field.
Click the Login button. The Home page appears.
Move the mouse-cursor over the Basic tab and select the Setup link from the drop-down submenu. The Basic - Setup page appears.
On the Basic - Setup page, locate the WAN IP Address as shown below.

NOTE: The WAN IP Address will be used to establish a remote access.

To Enable Remote Access

Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. The Login page appears.

NOTE: By default the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1. If the default address has been changed, enter the custom address in the address box.
On the Login page, enter admin in the Username field.
Enter password in the Password field.
Click the Login button. The Home page appears.
Move the mouse-cursor over the Advanced tab and select the Options from the drop-down submenu. The Advanced - Options page appears.
On the Advanced - Options page, check the Remote Config Management option.
Click the OK button, on the Warning pop-up window.
Click the Apply button.

NOTE 1: A restart is not necessary, as the settings will immediately take effect.

NOTE 2: A red warning will inform the user that Remote Management is turned on.

To Establish Remote Access

Locate the WAN IP Address.

NOTE: Reference the WAN IP Address from the To Verify IP Address For Remote Access section.
From a remote location, launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://Wan IP Address into the address box, press the Enter key. The Login page appears.
On the Login page, enter admin in the Username field.
Enter password in the Password field.
Click the Login button. The Home page appears.

To Disable Remote Access

Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. The Login page appears.

NOTE: By default the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1. If the default address has been changed, enter the custom address in the address box.
On the Login page, enter admin in the Username field.
Enter password in the Password field.
Click the Login button. The Home page appears.
Move the mouse-cursor over the Advanced tab and select the Options from the drop-down submenu. The Advanced - Options page appears.
On the Advanced - Options page, uncheck the Remote Config Management option.
Click the Apply button.

NOTE: A restart is not necessary, as the settings will immediately take effect.

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