TP-Link TL-R460 User manual

TL-R460
Cable/DSL Router
Rev：1.0.0

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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 pro-vide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled
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:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
•Consult 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.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to
only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

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.

Package contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾One TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router
¾One AC power Adapter for TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One Resource CD for TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router, including:
•This Guide
•Other Helpful Information
)Note:
If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from
whom you purchased the TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router for assistance.

Comment
Chapter 1. Introduction................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Product Overview ............................................................................................. 1
1.2 Main Features.................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Conventions ...................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation ................................................................................ 3
2.1 Panel Layout ..................................................................................................... 3
2.1.1 The Front Panel........................................................................................... 3
2.1.2 The Rear Panel ........................................................................................... 3
2.2 System Requirements ...................................................................................... 4
2.3 Installation Environment Requirements ......................................................... 4
2.4 Connecting the Router ..................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide............................................................................ 6
3.1 Configure PC..................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Login................................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 4. Configuring the Router ........................................................................... 14
4.1 Status ............................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Quick Setup..................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Network............................................................................................................ 16
4.3.1 LAN............................................................................................................ 16
4.3.2 WAN .......................................................................................................... 17
4.3.3 MAC Clone ................................................................................................ 28
4.4 DHCP................................................................................................................ 29
4.4.1 DHCP Settings........................................................................................... 29
4.4.2 DHCP Clients List ...................................................................................... 30
4.4.3 Address Reservation ................................................................................. 31
4.5 Forwarding ...................................................................................................... 32
4.5.1 Virtual Servers ........................................................................................... 32
4.5.2 Port Triggering ........................................................................................... 34
4.5.3 DMZ........................................................................................................... 36
4.5.4 UPnP ......................................................................................................... 37
4.6 Security............................................................................................................ 38
4.6.1 Firewall ...................................................................................................... 38
4.6.2 IP Address Filtering.................................................................................... 39
4.6.3 Domain Filtering......................................................................................... 42
4.6.4 MAC Filtering............................................................................................. 44
4.6.5 Remote Management ................................................................................ 45
4.6.6 Advanced Security..................................................................................... 46
4.7 Static Routing.................................................................................................. 48

4.8 IP & MAC Binding ........................................................................................... 49
4.8.1 Binding Setting .......................................................................................... 50
4.8.2 ARP List..................................................................................................... 51
4.9 DDNS................................................................................................................ 52
4.9.1 Dyndns DDNS ........................................................................................... 52
4.9.2 PeanutHull DDNS ...................................................................................... 53
4.9.3 Comexe DDNS .......................................................................................... 54
4.10 System Tools................................................................................................... 55
4.10.1 Time........................................................................................................... 56
4.10.2 Firmware.................................................................................................... 57
4.10.3 Factory Defaults......................................................................................... 58
4.10.4 Backup and Restore .................................................................................. 58
4.10.5 Reboot ....................................................................................................... 60
4.10.6 Password................................................................................................... 61
4.10.7 Log............................................................................................................. 61
4.10.8 Statistics .................................................................................................... 62
Appendix A: Specifications.......................................................................................... 64
Appendix B: FAQ........................................................................................................... 65
Appendix C: Glossary................................................................................................... 69
Appendix D: Contact Information ................................................................................ 70

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Chapter 1.Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router. This router provides dedicated
solutions for Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks. With your network all
connected, your local network can share Internet access, files and fun for multiple PCs
through one ISP account.
The TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router integrates a 4-port switch, firewall, and NAT-router. It
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-R460 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.
Before installing the router, please look through this guide to get to know about the
router’s functions.
1.2 Main Features
¾Built in 4-port 10/100Mbps switch
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
¾Supports Virtual Server, Port Triggering, and DMZ host
¾Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC
address filtering
¾Supports connecting/disconnecting Internet at a specified time of day
¾Supports access control, allowing parents and network administrators to establish
restricted access policies based on the time of day for children or staff
¾Supports TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, SNTP
¾Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN pass-through
¾Supports Traffic Statistics
¾Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, TCP-SYN-FLOOD filter

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¾Ignores Ping packets from WAN or LAN ports
¾Supports firmware upgrade
¾Supports Remote and Web management
1.3 Conventions
The Router or TL-R460 mentioned in this User guide stands for TL-R460 Cable/DSL
Router without any explanations.
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which
may differ from the actual situation.
You can set the parameters according to your demand.

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Chapter 2.Hardware Installation
2.1 Panel Layout
2.1.1 The Front Panel
Figure 2-1
The LED indicators displayed on the front panel, the status of these LED indicators
represent the device’s working circs. For details, please refer to LED Explanation.
LED Explanation:
Name Action Description
Not lit The router is power up
PWR
Lit The router is not power
Not lit
Lit up
The router works abnormality
SYS
Flashing The router works properly
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
4/3/2/1
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port
Not lit There is no device linked to the corresponding port
WAN
Lit up There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no
activity
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port
2.1.2 The Rear Panel
Figure 2-2

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The rear panel contains the following features.
¾POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.
)Note:
Please use the power adapter supplied with the TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router, if you use a
different adapter, it may cause damage to the Router.
¾RESET: Use the button to reset the router's factory defaults. There are two ways to
reset the router's factory defaults:
Method one: Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools→Factory Defaults
page in the router's Web-based Utility.
Method two: Use the Factory Default Reset button: First, turn off the router's power.
Second, press the default reset button, and then turn on the router's power, and hold the
reset button until the SYS LED flash simultaneously (about 3 seconds). At last, release
the reset button and wait for the router to reboot.
)Note:
Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely.
¾WAN: One RJ45 port for connecting the router to a cable, DSL modem or Ethernet
¾1/2/3/4: Four LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 ports for connecting the router to the local PCs
2.2 System Requirements
¾Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
¾One DSL/Cable modem that has an RJ45 connector (It’s not necessary if you
connect the router to Ethernet)
¾Each PC on the LAN needs an Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45
connectors
¾An operating system supporting the TCP/IP protocol
¾Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator
6.0 or later
2.3 Installation Environment Requirements
¾Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent
¾Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on
all sides of the router
¾Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)
¾Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do
not create a tripping hazard

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2.4 Connecting the Router
Before you install the router, you should connect your PC to the Internet through your
broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact with your ISP for
help. After that, please install the router according to the following steps. Don't forget to
pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.
Step 1: Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually near the
center of the area in which your PC will be wirelessly connected. The place had
better accord with the Installation Environment Requirements.
Step 2: Connect the PC(s) and Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router,
shown in Figure 2-3.
Step 3: Connect the DSL/Cable modem to the WAN port on the router, shown in Figure
2-3.
Step 4: Connect the AC power adapter to the AC power socket on the router, and the
other end into an electrical outlet. The router will start to work automatically.
Figure 2-3

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Chapter 3.Quick Installation Guide
After connecting the TL-R460 router to your network, you should configure it. This
chapter describes how to configure the PC and the Router to access the Internet
immediately after it has been successfully configured (take Windows XP for example).
3.1 Configure PC
Step 1: Click the Start menu on your desktop, right click My Network Places, and then
select Properties (shown in Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1
Step 2: In the next screen, right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select
Properties.

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Figure 3-2
Step 3: In the next screen, select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and
then click the Properties button.

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Figure 3-3
Step 4: Configure the IP address as shown in Figure 3-4. After that, click OK.

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Figure 3-4
)Note:
You can configure the PC to get an IP address manually, select “Obtain an IP address
automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” in the screen above.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network
connection. Please click the Start menu on your desktop, select run tab, type cmd in the
field, and then type ping 192.168.1.1 on the next screen, and then press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to the screen below, the connection between your PC
and the Router has been established.
Figure 3-5

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If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below, it means that your PC has not
connected to the Router.
Figure 3-6
You can check it follow the steps below:
)Note:
Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct?
The LEDs of LAN port which you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter
should be lit.
Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must be 192.168.1.1.
3.2 Login
Once your host PC is properly configured, please proceed as follows to use the
Web-based Utility: Start your web browser and type the private IP address of the Router
in the URL field: 192.168.1.1.
After that, you will see the screen shown below, enter the default User Name admin and
the default Password admin, and then click OK to access to the Quick Setup screen.
You can follow the steps below to complete the Quick Setup.

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Figure 3-7
)Note:
If the above screen (Figure 3-7) does not prompt, it means that your web-browser may be
set to a proxy. Choose Tools menu→Internet Options→Connections→LAN Settings,
in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
Step 1: Select the Quick Setup tab on the left of the main menu and the “Quick Setup”
screen will appear. Click the Next button.
Figure 3-8
Step 2: Select the connection type to connect to the ISP and then click the Next button.

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Figure 3-9
)Note:
The router supports three popular ways to connect to Internet. Please select one
compatible with your ISP, if you are given another way that is not listed here, refer to
Network→WAN for detailed list.
Step 3: If you choose PPPoE, you will see the screen as shown in Figure 3-10, enter
the Username and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case
sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.
Figure 3-10
Step 4: If you choose Dynamic IP in Figure 3-9, the router will automatically receive the
IP parameters from your ISP without needing to enter any parameters.
Step 5: If you Choose Static IP, you should enter the detailed IP information in Figure
3-11. Click the Next button

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Figure 3-11
Step 6: After that, you will see the next screen. Click Finish to complete the quick
installation.
Figure 3-12