TP-Link manual Connecting the Router, System Requirements, TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide

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TL-R402MCable/DSL Router User Guide

Chapter 3. Connecting the Router

3.1 System Requirements

¾Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)

¾One DSL/Cable modem that has an RJ45 connector (It’s not necessary if you connect the router to Ethernet)

¾Each PC on the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors

¾TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC

¾Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later

3.2 Installation Environment Requirements

¾Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent

¾Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all sides of the router

¾Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)

¾Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)

¾Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

3.3 Connecting the Router

Before you install the router, you should connect your PC to the Internet through your broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact with your ISP for help. After that, please install the router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.

1.Power off your PC(s), Cable/DSL modem, and the router.

2.Connect the PC(s) and all Switches/Hubs on your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router, shown in figure 3-1.

3.Connect the DSL/Cable modem to the WAN port on the router, shown in figure 3-1.

4.Connect the AC power adapter to the AC power socket on the router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The router will start to work automatically.

5.Power on your PC(s) and Cable/DSL modem.

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Contents Page COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPE SAFETY NOTICESFCC STATEMENT COMMENT Appendix A TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Package contents1.3 Overview of this User Guide Chapter 1. About this Guide1.1 Purposes 1.2 ConventionsTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 2.2 FeaturesChapter 2. Introduction 2.1 Overview of the RouterAction 2.3 Panel LayoutTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide NameFigure 2-2Rear Panel sketch TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide3.1 System Requirements Chapter 3. Connecting the Router3.2 Installation Environment Requirements 3.3 Connecting the RouterTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide4.1 TCP/IP configuration TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 4.2 Quick Installation GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 4-4Login WindowsFigure 4-6Choose WAN Connection Type TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 4-9Quick Setup - FinishTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Chapter 5. Configuring the Router5.1 Login 5.2 StatusTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.3 Quick Setup5.4Network 5.4.1 LANTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.4.2 WANFigure 5-4WAN - Dynamic IP TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideFigure 5-5WAN - Static IP TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide ¾Connect on Demand - You can configure the router to disconnect your Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity Max Idle Time. If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the router to automatically re-establishyour connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminatesTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 5-7PPPoE Advanced SettingsFigure 5-8WAN - L2TP TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.4.3 MAC CloneTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.5DHCP5.5.1 DHCP Settings DHCP yDHCP settings yDHCP Clients ListTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.5.2 DHCP Clients List5.5.3 Address Reservation Figure 5-13Address Reservation TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideForwarding yVirtual Servers yPort Triggering yDMZ 5.6Forwarding5.6.1 Virtual Servers TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.6.2 Port TriggeringFigure 5-16Port Triggering TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.6.3 DMZSecurity yFirewall yIP Filter yDomain Filter yMAC 5.7Security5.6.4 UPnP TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.7.1 Firewall5.7.2 IP Address Filtering Figure 5-21IP Address Filtering TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideFor example 5.7.3 Domain FilteringTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide For example TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideFigure 5-23Domain Filtering TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.7.4 MAC FilteringFox example 5.7.5 Remote ManagementTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide To add static routing entries 5.8 Static Routing5.7.6 Ping from WAN TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTo modify an existing entry 5.9System Tools5.9.1 Firmware TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.9.2 Factory DefaultsTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.9.3 Reboot5.9.4 Password TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.9.5 LogTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Appendix A FAQ3.I want to use Netmeeting, what do I need to do? TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideFigure 5 DMZ TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Appendix B Configuring the PCs1.Install TCP/IP component 2.Configure TCP/IP for your computerAssigned by DHCP Sever TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideFigure 12 Gateway tab Figure 13 DNS Configuration tabSetting IP address manually TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideFigure 14 IP Address tab TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 16 DNS Configuration tabGeneral Appendix C SpecificationsTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Appendix D GlossaryTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Appendix E Contact Information