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Your router is accessible from the Internet!

Configuration of your wireless router is accessible from the Internet, and can be hacked. Your personal data may be at risk.

To configure Huawei wireless router:


  1. From the Wi-Fi Inspector results screen, select Go to your router settings to open the administration page of your Huawei router.
  2. Enter your router username and password, or contact the party who provided the router (e.g., your ISP).
  3. Go to AdvancedACLAccess Control Setup.
    - or -
    Go to AdvancedFirewall.
  4. Set ACL to Disabled.
    - or -
    For other routers with remote access supported only via the Firewall configuration, select ACL, and ensure that each Service Type (HTTP, ACL...) in the list has Access Direction set to LAN (i.e. not WAN).
  5. Confirm your changes by selecting Submit and reboot your router if necessary.

Note:

Due to the wide range of different router types by Huawei, we offer general instructions for frequently used models. For exact instructions please consult documentation for your router model or contact Huawei for further assistance.

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