TP-Link TL-R480T+ User manual

TL-R480T+
Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router
Rev: 1.1.2
1910010057

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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 inter-
ference 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.
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.

Package contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾One TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router
¾One power cord for TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router
¾One Resource CD for TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router, including:
•This Guide
•Other Helpful Information
¾Mounting kits for installing in a standard 19-inch rack
)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-R480T+ mentioned in this guide stands for TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN SMB Broad-
band Router without any explanation.

CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 1
1.1 Overview of the Router .................................................................................................. 1
1.2 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 ................................................................................................................4
2.2 System Requirements ................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Installation Environment Requirements ......................................................................... 4
2.4 Connecting the Router................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide .................................................................... 6
3.1 Configure PC ................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Login.............................................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 4. Configuring the Router .................................................................... 12
4.1 Status........................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Quick Setup ................................................................................................................. 14
4.3 Network........................................................................................................................ 14
4.3.1 LAN.................................................................................................................................14
4.3.2 WAN ...............................................................................................................................15
4.3.3 Network service detection ..............................................................................................26
4.3.4 MAC Clone .....................................................................................................................27
4.3.5 Flow Balance..................................................................................................................27
4.3.6 Balance Policy................................................................................................................29
4.3.7 WAN Port Parameter......................................................................................................31
4.4 DHCP........................................................................................................................... 32
4.4.1 DHCP Settings ...............................................................................................................32
4.4.2 DHCP Clients List...........................................................................................................33
4.4.3 Address Reservation ......................................................................................................34
4.5 Forwarding................................................................................................................... 35
4.5.1 Virtual Servers................................................................................................................35
4.5.2 Port Triggering................................................................................................................37
4.5.3 DMZ................................................................................................................................39
4.5.4 UPnP ..............................................................................................................................40
4.6 Security........................................................................................................................41
4.6.1 Firewall ...........................................................................................................................41
4.6.2 IP Filtering ......................................................................................................................42
4.6.3 Domain Filtering .............................................................................................................45
4.6.4 MAC Filtering..................................................................................................................46

4.6.5 Screen ............................................................................................................................48
4.7 Static Routing .............................................................................................................. 51
4.8 Session Limit ............................................................................................................... 53
4.8.1 Session Limit ..................................................................................................................53
4.8.2 Session List ....................................................................................................................54
4.9 QoS.............................................................................................................................. 54
4.9.1 QoS Settings ..................................................................................................................54
4.9.2 QoS Rules List ...............................................................................................................55
4.10 IP & MAC Binding ........................................................................................................ 56
4.10.1 Binding Setting ...............................................................................................................56
4.10.2 ARP List..........................................................................................................................58
4.11 Dynamic DNS .............................................................................................................. 59
4.11.1 Dyndns DDNS ................................................................................................................59
4.11.2 PeanutHull DDNS...........................................................................................................60
4.11.3 Comexe DDNS...............................................................................................................60
4.12 Switch Setting .............................................................................................................. 61
4.12.1 Port Statistics .................................................................................................................62
4.12.2 Port Mirror ......................................................................................................................62
4.12.3 Port Rate Control............................................................................................................63
4.12.4 Port Parameter ...............................................................................................................63
4.12.5 Port Status......................................................................................................................64
4.12.6 Port VLAN ......................................................................................................................64
4.13 System Tools ............................................................................................................... 65
4.13.1 Time Settings .................................................................................................................65
4.13.2 Firmware.........................................................................................................................66
4.13.3 Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................67
4.13.4 Backup and Restore.......................................................................................................67
4.13.5 Reboot............................................................................................................................68
4.13.6 Password........................................................................................................................69
4.13.7 System Log ....................................................................................................................70
4.13.8 Remote Management.....................................................................................................70
4.13.9 Statistics .........................................................................................................................71
4.13.10WAN Speed Detect ........................................................................................................72
4.13.11IP NAT Table..................................................................................................................74
4.13.12NAT Source Port Settings ..............................................................................................74
Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 75
Appendix B: FAQ.................................................................................................... 76
Appendix C: Glossary............................................................................................ 80

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Chapter 1.Introduction
Thank you for choosing TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router!
1.1 Overview of the Router
The TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router possesses excellent throughput and driving
load capability, which consumedly meets the requirements from Internet cafe and small
/medium/sizable enterprise with volumes of users, making a more expedite communication. The
superior performance will bring you full-new experience of a non-bottle-neck network.
TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router makes plenty of applications become a reality. It
can be used for constructing intranet FTP, WEB, and Mail server, etc. Inaccessibly, it features
network game ports opened, MSN audio conversation and special application setting, providing
much more additional value to your network.
TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router provides two WAN ports, with plugging two wan
lines, the export bandwidth of it could be multi-time-increased, enjoying various service from dif-
ferent ISPs. The router features fully automatically load balance policy, no need for any manually
work, it works with backup and load balancing functions. The connection will furbish when one line
is broken down, while the streaming will part automatically.
Featuring firewall and VPN Passthrough, the TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router re-
sists most common Internet attacks and ensures secure data connectivity and transmission over
the Internet.
TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN SMB Broadband 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.
1.2 Features
¾Intel IXP core, main frequency up to 533Hz
¾Complies with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u , 802.3x, 802.1x standards
¾3 LAN ports, 2 WAN ports, backup connections automatically for each other
¾Support Port Bandwidth Control, Port Mirror, Port-based VLAN for LAN ports
¾Supports IP address-based QoS
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 addres s 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

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¾Supports Traffic Statistics
¾Supports IP & MAC Binding, Switch Setting, and Session Limit
¾Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, TCP-SYN-FLOOD filter
¾Ignores Ping packets from WAN or LAN ports
¾Supports firmware upgrade
¾Supports Remote and Web management
1.3 Conventions
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
The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right).
Figure 2-1
LED Descriptions:
Name Status Indication
Not lit The router is power off
Power
Lit up The router is power on
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
When M1 and M2 are flash-
ing synchronously, the router
is restoring the factory de-
fault 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
WAN/LAN
(Link/Act)
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port
Not lit The linked device is running at 10Mbps
100M(WAN)
Lit up The linked device is running at 100Mbps
Not lit The linked device is running at 10Mbps
100M(LAN)
Lit up The linked device is running at 100Mbps
The front panel contains the following features. (Viewed from left to right)
¾Reset: Use the button to restore the router to the factory defaults.
There are two ways to reset the router:
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: Press the Reset button for five seconds and
then wait for the router to reboot.
)Note:
Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely.
¾WAN: Two RJ45 port for connecting the router to a cable, DSL modem or Ethernet

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¾LAN: Three 10/100 Mbps RJ45 port for connecting the router to the local PCs
2.1.2 The Rear Panel
The rear panel of the TL-R480T+ only features a power receptacle, which is an AC power re-
ceptacle. Connect the female of the power cord head here, and the male head to the AC power
outlet.
Figure 2-2
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 a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45
connectors
¾TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC
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)
¾Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃(32℉~104℉)
¾Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
)Note:
Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
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.
1. Power off your PC(s), Cable/DSL modem, and the router.
2. Connect the PC(s) and all Switches/Hubs on your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router, shown

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in figure 2-3.
3. Connect the DSL/Cable modem to the WAN port on the router, shown in figure 2-3.
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.
5. Power on your PC(s) and Cable/DSL modem.
Figure 2-3

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Chapter 3.Quick Installation Guide
After connecting the TL-R480T+ router into your network, you should configure it. This chapter
describes how to configure the basic functions of your TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN SMB Broadband
Router. These procedures only take you a few minutes. You can access the Internet via the router
immediately after it has been successfully configured.
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 Proper-
ties.

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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.
Figure 3-3

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Step 4: Configure the IP address as shown in Figure 3-4. After that, click OK.
Figure 3-4
)Note:
You can configure the PC to get an IP address manually, select “Obtain an IP address auto-
matically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” in the screen above. For Windows 98
OS or earlier, the PC and router may need to be restarted.
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.

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Figure 3-5
If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below, it means that your PC has not con-
nected 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 de-
fault 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.
Figure 3-9

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)Note:
The router supports three popular ways to connect to Internet. Please select one compatible with
your ISP. If you are given another way 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 pa-
rameters 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
Figure 3-11
Step 6: After that, you will see the next screen. Click Finish to complete the quick installation.
Figure 3-12

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Chapter 4.Configuring the Router
This User Guide recommends using the “Quick Installation Guide” for first-time installation. For
advanced users, if you want to know more about this device and make use of its functions ade-
quately, you need to read this chapter and configure advanced settings though the Web-based
Utility.
After your successful login, you can configure and manage the router. There are main menus on
the left of the Web-based Utility. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus.
On the center of the web-based Utility, you can configure the function. Besides this, you can refer
to the help on the right of the Web-based Utility. To apply any settings you have altered on the
page, please click the Save button.
4.1 Status
Choose “Status” menu, you can view the router's current status and configuration as shown in
Figure 4-1. All information is read-only.

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Figure 4-1
¾LAN -This field displays the current information for the LAN, including the “MAC address”,
“IP address” and “Subnet Mask”.
¾WAN 1~2 -This field displays the parameters applied to the WAN ports of the router, in-
cluding “MAC address”, “IP address”, “Subnet Mask”, “Default Gateway” and so on.
)Note:
If PPPoE/L2TP/PPTP is chosen as the WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be
shown here while you are accessing the Internet. You can also cut the connection by clicking the
button. If you have not connected to the Internet, a Connect button will be shown, and you can

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then establish the connection by clicking the button.
¾Traffic Statistics: This field displays the traffic statistics of WAN ports.
¾System Up Time: This field displays the time of the router running from the time it is powered
on or is reset.
4.2 Quick Setup
Please refer to chapter 3"Quick Installation Guide".
4.3 Network
Choose menu “Network”, the next submenus are shown below:
Figure 4-2
Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed ex-
planations for each submenu are provided below.
4.3.1 LAN
Choose menu “Network→LAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen
below.
Figure 4-3
¾MAC Address -This field displays the physical address of the LAN. The value can't be
changed.
¾IP Address - Enter the IP address for the LAN of the Router, the formal is in dotted-decimal
notation (the factory default value is 192.168.1.1).
¾Subnet Mask -Enter the subnet mask for the LAN of the Router, this address code deter-
mines the size of the network. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.