TP-Link TL-R402M User manual

TL-R402M

Cable/DSL Router

Rev: 3.0.2

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FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

¾Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

¾Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

¾Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

¾Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

SAFETY NOTICES

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¾Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a

swimming pool.

¾Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of

electric shock from lightning.

Package contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

¾One TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router

¾One AC power Adapter for TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router

¾One Quick Installation Guide

¾One Resource CD for TL-R402Ms Cable/DSL Router, including:

•This User Guide

•Other Helpful Information

)Note:

Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are

damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.

Conventions

The router or TL-R402M mentioned in this guide stands for TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router

without any explanation.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Introduction ................................................................................1

1.1 Overview of the Router ....................................................................................... 1

1.2 Features.............................................................................................................. 1

1.3 Panel Layout....................................................................................................... 2

1.3.1 The Front Panel .................................................................................................. 2

1.3.2 The Rear Panel................................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ..............................................................4

2.1 System Requirements......................................................................................... 4

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements .............................................................. 4

2.3 Connecting the Router........................................................................................ 4

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide ............................................................6

3.1 TCP/IP configuration........................................................................................... 6

3.2 Quick Installation Guide ...................................................................................... 7

Chapter 4. Configuring the Router............................................................11

4.1 Login................................................................................................................. 11

4.2 Status................................................................................................................ 11

4.3 Quick Setup ...................................................................................................... 12

4.4 Network............................................................................................................. 12

4.4.1 LAN ................................................................................................................... 12

4.4.2 WAN.................................................................................................................. 13

4.4.3 MAC Clone........................................................................................................ 19

4.5 DHCP................................................................................................................ 20

4.5.1 DHCP Settings.................................................................................................. 20

4.5.2 DHCP Clients List ............................................................................................. 21

4.5.3 Address Reservation ........................................................................................ 22

4.6 Forwarding........................................................................................................ 23

4.6.1 Virtual Servers .................................................................................................. 23

4.6.2 Port Triggering .................................................................................................. 25

4.6.3 DMZ .................................................................................................................. 27

4.6.4 UPnP................................................................................................................. 28

4.7 Security............................................................................................................. 29

4.7.1 Firewall.............................................................................................................. 29

4.7.2 IP Address Filtering........................................................................................... 30

4.7.3 Domain Filtering................................................................................................ 33

4.7.4 MAC Filtering .................................................................................................... 34

4.7.5 Remote Management ....................................................................................... 36

4.7.6 Ping from WAN ................................................................................................. 37

4.8 Static Routing ................................................................................................... 37

4.9 System Tools .................................................................................................... 39

4.9.1 Firmware ........................................................................................................... 39

4.9.2 Factory Defaults................................................................................................ 40

4.9.3 Reboot .............................................................................................................. 41

4.9.4 Password .......................................................................................................... 41

4.9.5 Log .................................................................................................................... 42

Appendix A: FAQ ......................................................................................44

Appendix B: Configuring the PCs ...........................................................48

Appendix C: Specifications .....................................................................52

Appendix D: Glossary ..............................................................................54

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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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¾Supports firmware upgrade

¾Supports Remote and Web management

1.3 Panel Layout

1.3.1 The Front Panel

The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right).

Figure 1-1

The LEDs：

Name Status Indication

Not lit The router works properly

Lit up The router has a hardware error

Not lit The router has a hardware error

Lit up The router has a hardware error

Flashing The router works properly

M1 and M2 are flashing

synchronously, the router is

restoring the factory default

settings.

Not lit There is no device linked to the corresponding port

Lit up There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no

activity

1-4/WAN

Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port

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1.3.2 The Rear Panel

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch

The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).

¾Power socket: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use

the power adapter provided with this Router.

¾Reset button

There are two ways to reset to the router's factory defaults:

1. Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the

router's Web-based Utility.

2. Use the Factory Default Reset button: Press the Reset button for five seconds and then

wait for the router to reboot.

¾WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet

¾LAN 1,2,3,4: These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s)

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