TP-Link TL-R402M manual Introduction, Overview of the Router, Features

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TL-R402MCable/DSL Router User Guide

Chapter 2. Introduction

2.1 Overview of the Router

The TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router integrates a 4-port switch, firewall, and NAT-router. Its design is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) network solutions. The TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router will allow you to connect your network better than ever, sharing Internet Access, files and fun, easily and securely.

The TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router provides flexible access control so that parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It has built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. It supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering needs, and remote management and log so that network administrators can manage and monitor the network on real time. It also supports VPN pass-through for sensitive data secure transmission.

The TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router is easy-to-manage. Quick Setup is supported and friendly help messages are provided for every step. So you can configure it quickly and share Internet access, files and fun comfortably.

2.2 Features

¾Complies with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u standards

¾Ignores Ping packets from WAN or LAN ports

¾Ethernet connection to a WAN device, such as a Cable modem or DSL modem

¾Shares data and Internet access for the network, connecting Internet through PPPoE on demand and disconnecting when idle

¾Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing

¾Built in 4-port 10/100Mbps switch

¾Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address filtering

¾Supports Virtual Server, Port Triggering, and DMZ host

¾Supports TCP/IP, PPPoE,L2TP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT

¾Supports UPnP, Static Routing, VPN pass-through

¾Supports firmware upgrade

¾Supports Remote and Web management

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Contents Page COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPE SAFETY NOTICESFCC STATEMENT COMMENT Appendix A Package contents TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideChapter 1. About this Guide 1.1 Purposes1.2 Conventions 1.3 Overview of this User Guide2.2 Features Chapter 2. Introduction2.1 Overview of the Router TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide2.3 Panel Layout TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideName ActionTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 2-2Rear Panel sketchChapter 3. Connecting the Router 3.2 Installation Environment Requirements3.3 Connecting the Router 3.1 System RequirementsTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide4.1 TCP/IP configuration 4.2 Quick Installation Guide TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideFigure 4-4Login Windows TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 4-6Choose WAN Connection TypeFigure 4-9Quick Setup - Finish TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideChapter 5. Configuring the Router 5.1 Login5.2 Status TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide5.3 Quick Setup 5.4Network5.4.1 LAN TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide5.4.2 WAN TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 5-4WAN - Dynamic IPTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 5-5WAN - Static IP¾Connect 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 terminates TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideFigure 5-7PPPoE Advanced Settings TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 5-8WAN - L2TP5.4.3 MAC Clone TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide5.5DHCP 5.5.1 DHCP SettingsDHCP yDHCP settings yDHCP Clients List TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.5.2 DHCP Clients List5.5.3 Address Reservation TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 5-13Address Reservation5.6Forwarding 5.6.1 Virtual ServersTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Forwarding yVirtual Servers yPort Triggering yDMZ5.6.2 Port Triggering TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 5-16Port Triggering5.6.3 DMZ TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide5.7Security 5.6.4 UPnPTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Security yFirewall yIP Filter yDomain Filter yMACTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.7.1 Firewall5.7.2 IP Address Filtering TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 5-21IP Address FilteringFor example 5.7.3 Domain FilteringTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide For example TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideFigure 5-23Domain Filtering 5.7.4 MAC Filtering TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideFox example 5.7.5 Remote ManagementTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.8 Static Routing 5.7.6 Ping from WANTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide To add static routing entries5.9System Tools 5.9.1 FirmwareTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide To modify an existing entry5.9.2 Factory Defaults TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 5.9.3 Reboot5.9.4 Password 5.9.5 Log TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideAppendix A FAQ TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide 3.I want to use Netmeeting, what do I need to do?TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 5 DMZAppendix B Configuring the PCs 1.Install TCP/IP component2.Configure TCP/IP for your computer TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Assigned by DHCP SeverFigure 13 DNS Configuration tab Setting IP address manuallyTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 12 Gateway tabTL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 14 IP Address tabFigure 16 DNS Configuration tab TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideAppendix C Specifications TL-R402MCable/DSL Router User Guide GeneralAppendix D Glossary TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User GuideAppendix E Contact Information TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide