TP-Link TL-R402M User manual

TL-R402M
Cable/DSL Router
Rev: 3.0.2
1910010053

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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
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from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2008 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES
CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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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.

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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.

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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

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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
M1
Lit up The router has a hardware error
Not lit The router has a hardware error
Lit up The router has a hardware error
M2
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)