Router Configuration

Router configuration is generally done through a command-line interface. In most cases initial configuration is done by connecting the AUX port on the router to the serial port on a computer and running a terminal emulation program (such as PuTTY).

Once in standard protocol involves setting up permissions via locking admin access with an encrypted password, then allowing/denying certain ports access and setting up a routing protocol, then assigning IP addresses to interfaces so that the router and allow communication through itself, but only as you deem fit.