User Guide

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Chapter 14
Manage the Router
3. Enter the old password, then a new password twice (both case-sensitive). Click Save.
4. Use the new password for future logins.
14. 7. Local Management
This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing
the router by using the MAC address-based authentication.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration and complete the settings In Local
Management section as needed.
3. Enable Local Management via HTTPS as needed.
4. Keep the Port as the default setting. Enter a valid local IP address or MAC address of
the device to be allowed to access the router.
5. Click Save to make the settings effective. Now only the device using the IP address
or MAC address you set can manage the router.
Note:
1. The IP address of the local device must be in the same subnet as the router’s LAN IP address.
2. If you want that all local devices can manage the router, just leave the IP/MAC Address field blank.
14. 8. Remote Management
This feature allows you to control remote devices’ authority to manage the router.