How To Access A TP-Link Router From Outside Network

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The ability to access a router from outside your network will open up a lot of possibilities, and therefore, in this detailed guide, we’ll walk you through the steps of accessing a TP-Link router from outside the network with the help of some simple and actionable processes.

By following these instructions, you’ll be equipped to deal well with the managing of your router like a pro, no matter what.

Also, read: How To Register A TP-Link ID?

Methods For Remote Access To A TP-Link Router

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There are several reliable ways to remotely access your TP-Link router, and here are two methods:

1. Access A TP-Link Router From Outside Network

To access a TP-Link router from the outside network, you can use the Remote Management feature. This feature allows you to control remote devices’ authority to manage the router.

To do that, follow these steps:

Visit this link, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

Then go to Advanced, then System, then Administration.

Now complete the settings in the Remote Management section as required.

If you want to forbid all devices from managing the router remotely, then make sure not to check the Enable checkbox of Remote Management.

If you want to allow all the devices to manage the router remotely, then tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management.
Keep the HTTP port as default settings -recommended or enter a value between 1024 and 65535.

Next, select All Devices for Remote Managers.

Once done, click on Save.

Devices on the internet can log in to http://Router’s WAN IP address: port number, like (http://113.116.60.229:1024) to manage the router.
To find the WAN IP address of the router, you can navigate to Network Map, then Internet.
The router’s WAN IP is usually dynamic. Please refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log in to the router through a domain name.

2. Allow A Specific Device To Manage The Router Remotely

To allow a specific device to manage the router remotely, follow these steps:

Check the Enable checkbox of Remote Management.

Keep the HTTP port as default settings – recommended or enter a value between 1024 and 65535.

Then, Select Specified Device for Remote Managers.

Now, in the Only this IP Address field, enter the IP address of the remote device to manage the router.

Once configured, click on the Save button.

Final Words

So, go ahead and access your TP-Link router from outside your network to manage your home or office efficiently, and turn that into a smart, accessible, and secure gateway to your connected world.