TL-WPA4220: Disable ethernet port

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csoltenborn

2023-12-03 16:55:53 - last edited 2023-12-03 16:57:07

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TL-WPA4220: Disable ethernet port

2023-12-03 16:55:53 - last edited 2023-12-03 16:57:07

Model: TL-WPA4220

Hardware Version: V4

Firmware Version: 4.0.3 Build 20190326 Rel.43406

Hi,

I want to use a TL-WPA4220 outside my apartment. It's a rater controlled environment, so I'm not worrying about the device being stolen, but I want to make sure that nobody can access my network (Wifi is protected appropriately).

I've seen this thread, so I guess it's not possible to disable ethernet via settings:

https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/208870

The mentioned RJ45 security blocker does not seem very secure to me. Now, I'm thinking about opening the device and physically disabling ethernet, e.g. by cutting the connections of the ports. Has anybody tried this? Will the device still work afterwards?

Other ideas welcome, too :-)

Thanks

Christian

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woozle

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2023-12-05 16:30:35

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Re:TL-WPA4220: Disable ethernet port

2023-12-05 16:30:35

@csoltenborn

Hi,

If you intend to open up a device that works on mains voltage (depending on the country 110-120V or 220-240V), then you won't get much advise in an official forum like this, because working on this stuff is dangerous for anyone who hasn't been specially trained.

If you are sure you will never want to use the Ethernet ports on that device ever again, then you might consider filling the Ethernet sockets with hot glue using a hot glue gun, like those used by children to do handicrafts. That could be done without opening the device and also be fairly secure. I can't see anyone going through the effort of removing all that glue (without damaging the fine contacts) well enough to be able to connect a RJ45 cable again.

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