TL-R402MCable/DSL Router User Guide

Chapter 1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router.

1.1 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 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.

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.

1.2 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

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