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Chapter 9
Network Security
9. 1. Firewall
The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall protects the router from cyber attacks
and validates the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol. This
function is enabled by default.
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
>
Security
>
Firewall
.
3.
It’s recommended to keep the default settings. If necessary, deselect the
corresponding checkbox and click
Save
.
9. 2. Access Control
Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network
(via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or a list of allowed
devices (Whitelist).
I want to:
Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless).
How can I do that?
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
>
Security
>
Access Control
.
3.
Enable
Access Control
.
4.
Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the
list.
To block specific device(s):
