I really have read many threads on this, but still have problems.
I am trying to enable remote management of the router.
I understand that simply disabling the firewall for all non-lab originating traffic and forwarding port 80 to the router’s wan address is not recommended.
I understand that setting up a vpn is the recommended method.
I set up a vpn using the router’s built in vpn feature and am able to establish the vpn connection.
But, when I point a browser to 192.168.88.1 it can’t connect.
If I disable the firewall that blocks all non lan originating traffic, I can point a browser to the wan (public) ip and it works.
What am I missing?
EDIT: I have confirmed that if disable the firewall rule that blocks all non-LAN incoming connections, the VPN works and I can access the router from either the 192.168.88.1 address or the public address. If I enable the rule, I cannot access the router at either IP address (even though the VPN still connects).
Thank you!