Remote access from wan

[firebladeRR1k]

The latest firmware wants you to allow remote access from wan to enable certain features (Alexa, ifttt). Is this safe to do now that there is a let’s encrypt certificate? I’ve always stayed away from this as I don’t want to subject my network to any intrusion or risks. I would like to use these new features but if it is not safe it is not worth it.

Thanks

 

[RMerlin]

now that there is a let’s encrypt certificate

That doesn't provide any additional security, only that it removes the browser warning over https.

Personally, I wouldn't trust Asuswrt's httpd server exposed to the Internet.

 

[firebladeRR1k]

Thank you so much. Would there be any other method to get Alexa and/or ifttt support without exposing the router to remote login?

 

[RMerlin]

Thank you so much. Would there be any other method to get Alexa and/or ifttt support without exposing the router to remote login?

No idea, I'm not familiar with either of them (and personally feel they do not belong in a security device such as a router).

 

[firebladeRR1k]

You bring up a great point. The benefits don’t warrant the risks.