Enable web access from WAN

[swhdash]

I have had a policy for a long time to never open up administration of routers to the internet. I got a Google Wifi network a few years back which almost forced me to have WAN access on for administration...and it worked really well with no security issues (that I know of).
So, I'm back to an ASUS AX86U and see the ominous "Enable Web Access from WAN" complete with the ability to set a custom port, etc. Although this could be a fraught question - is Asus router security good enough to allow this? Remotely configuring from a phone app looks appealing...if secure.

 

[AndreiV]

Do not do it , allow access and tears will follow.

 

[RMerlin]

Use a VPN for remote access.

 

[swhdash]

Use a VPN for remote access.

Thanks, I like that idea!

 

[bbunge]

The AX86U, and other Asus routers, have Instant Guard that makes access to your router from an iOS or Android device very simple. OpenVPN Server also works well (just change the default port). I have both enabled on my router.

 

[usn.mustanger]

The AX86U, and other Asus routers, have Instant Guard that makes access to your router from an iOS or Android device very simple. OpenVPN Server also works well (just change the default port). I have both enabled on my router.

The problem is, unless I'm misunderstanding something, even Instant Guard requires the "Enable Web Access From WAN" option to be turned on: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1044340

I'd love a simple tutorial on setting up a VPN so that I can manage the parental controls on my RT-AX86U from outside my home network.

 

[Hazel]

The problem is, unless I'm misunderstanding something, even Instant Guard requires the "Enable Web Access From WAN" option to be turned on: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1044340

Only during setup. You can should disable it once the Instant Guard app is set up. Make sure the ASUS Router App is installed as well.

 

[usn.mustanger]

Only during setup. You can should disable it once the Instant Guard app is set up. Make sure the ASUS Router App is installed as well.

Ah, didn't know that, as the instructions never mention this. Just tested it out, it works!

Thank you!