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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