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Unable to access management interface after nic swap

Unable to access management interface after nic swap
Unable to access management interface after nic swap
2026-02-13 17:46:42 - last edited 3 weeks ago
Model: Archer AX6000  
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Recently did a nic swap from my onboard nic to a Tplink Tx201 2.5gb nic.  Everytime I try to access the local management page via the gateway address I get a time-out.  It worked fine with the onboard nic.  I've restarted the router, updated the drivers of the new nic tried different browsers (cleared cache) and problem persists.  Any ideas why this is happening or what I can do to find out?  

 

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2026-02-13 19:21:45 - last edited 3 weeks ago

  @captbaldo 

 

Hi,

 

Verify that you haven't restricted access to the management interface to the onboard NIC only. In case you had configured the router to only allow the MAC address of the onboard NIC, then of course only the onboard NIC would be able to access the webpage.

 

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Re:Unable to access management interface after nic swap-Solution
2026-02-13 19:21:45 - last edited 3 weeks ago

  @captbaldo 

 

Hi,

 

Verify that you haven't restricted access to the management interface to the onboard NIC only. In case you had configured the router to only allow the MAC address of the onboard NIC, then of course only the onboard NIC would be able to access the webpage.

 

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Re:Unable to access management interface after nic swap
2026-02-13 19:43:52

  @woozle Thank you.  Follow up question. Since I can't get into the local management interface can this setting be access through the tether app or do I have to reconnect to the onboard nic and check that way?  Thank you for the help, much appreciated.

 

 

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Re:Unable to access management interface after nic swap
2026-02-13 20:47:08

  @captbaldo 

 

I do not actually know whether that option is available in the Tether app or not, but I very much doubt it.

 

The purpose of the feature is to add another layer of access restriction and allowing it to be changed via Tether would defeat the purpose of the feature.

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