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TL-R402M Cable/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
Complies with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u standards
Built in 4-port 10/100Mbps switch
Ethernet connection to a WAN device, such as a Cable modem or DSL modem
Shares data and Internet access for the network, connecting Internet through
PPPoE on demand and disconnecting when idle
Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing
Supports Virtual Server, Port Triggering, and DMZ host
Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC
address filtering
Supports TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT
Supports UPnP, Static Routing, VPN pass-through
Ignores Ping packets from WAN or LAN ports
Supports firmware upgrade
Supports Remote and Web management
2.3 Panel Layout
2.3.1 The Front Panel
The front panel of the TL-R402M consists of several LED indicators, which is designed to
indicate connections. Viewed from left to right. Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front
panel of the router.
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