Asus Admin-System-Local Access Config (Authentication) Question

[hagbard]

Been updating the seurity on my Asus RT-AX58U router, found Authentication Method and thought it would be a good idea to set it to HTTPS rather than HTTP. So it gives me a certificate to import. What I don't know is where this certificate comes from and if it creates greater or less security risks? I've already imported it into the system and it is working fine. Any advice?

 

[Ripshod]

If you're wanting security for local access there really is no point. If you're opening access from the WAN don't (unless it's an AP), set up a VPN instead.

 

[hagbard]

If you're wanting security for local access there really is no point. If you're opening access from the WAN don't (unless it's an AP), set up a VPN instead.

Since I've already installed it, should I just leave it? Just didn't want to open any doors.

 

[Ripshod]

Yeah, if you haven't opened the door yet just leave it. As I said, if you want external access to your router (or network devices) you could just set up a VPN server on the router.
Incidentally, if you set up the Asus app on a device and it suggests opening a wan port you don't actually need to.