Remote Router Access For Linksys WRT54GL

Remote Router Access For Linksys WRT54GL

I just set up a wireless network at home using a Linksys WRT54GL. All was fine except that I can still access 192.168.1.1, the configuration setup page of the router, within the local wireless after I disabled "Remote Management". I think if remote access is indeed disabled, one can access my router setup page only by using a cable connecting from his computer to the router. Is this true or am I wrong?

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"Correct. Remote Management is disabled by default and when enabled, it allows web access through the WAN port (basically the internet) on port 8080 (again default). LAN access - both wired and wireless - is unaffected by this.

WRT54GL User Guide, pp. 19:

Remote Management To access the Router remotely, from outside the
network, select Enable.

Management Port Enter the port number that will be open to outside
access. You will need to enter the
Router’s password when accessing the
Router this way, as usual.

Use https To require the use of HTTPS for remote access, select this
feature."