Router login is available to anyone on internet?
getthistowork
Enthusiast - Level 1

I noticed that I could access my router's login page from outside my home network from apparently anyway on the internet. How can I configure the router so that isn't possible?

That seems like a big security risk especially if standard practice is to install the router and leave it with the factory defaults.

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jumpin68ny
Master - Level 2

From the main page of the router select Firewall Settings

Then Chooose Remote Administration

Under Allow Incoming WAN Access to Web-Management

Make sure all options are unchecked

This should prevent anyone on Internet accessing your router login.

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xfactor
Enthusiast - Level 3

they ship with admin as username and the SN of your router.  

so not as big a risk considering they need your SN off the sticker of your router, but I would not leave it open either. 

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