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... the Router 11 4.1 Status...11 4.2 Quick Setup ...12 4.3 Network...13 4.3.1 LAN...13 4.3.2 WAN ...14 4.3.3 Network service detection 25 4.3.4 MAC Clone ...25 4.3.5 WAN Port Parameter...26 4.4 DHCP...27 4.4.1 DHCP Settings ...28 4.4.2 DHCP Clients List...29 4.4.3 Address Reservation ...29 4.5 Forwarding...30 4.5.1 Virtual Servers...31 4.5.2 Port Triggering...32 4.5.3 DMZ...34 4.5.4 UPnP ...35 4.6 Security...36 4.6.1 Firewall ...36 4.6.2 IP Filtering ...37 4.6.3 Domain Filtering ...40 4.6.4 MAC Filtering...41 4.6.5 Screen ...43 4.7 Static Routing ...46 Quick Installation Guide 5 3.1 Configure...
... the Router 11 4.1 Status...11 4.2 Quick Setup ...12 4.3 Network...13 4.3.1 LAN...13 4.3.2 WAN ...14 4.3.3 Network service detection 25 4.3.4 MAC Clone ...25 4.3.5 WAN Port Parameter...26 4.4 DHCP...27 4.4.1 DHCP Settings ...28 4.4.2 DHCP Clients List...29 4.4.3 Address Reservation ...29 4.5 Forwarding...30 4.5.1 Virtual Servers...31 4.5.2 Port Triggering...32 4.5.3 DMZ...34 4.5.4 UPnP ...35 4.6 Security...36 4.6.1 Firewall ...36 4.6.2 IP Filtering ...37 4.6.3 Domain Filtering ...40 4.6.4 MAC Filtering...41 4.6.5 Screen ...43 4.7 Static Routing ...46 Quick Installation Guide 5 3.1 Configure...
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... 4.12 Switch Setting ...56 4.12.1 Port Statistics ...57 4.12.2 Port Mirror ...57 4.12.3 Port Rate Control...58 4.12.4 Port Parameter ...58 4.12.5 Port Status...59 4.12.6 Port VLAN ...59 4.13 System Tools ...60 4.13.1 Time Settings ...60 4.13.2 Firmware...61 4.13.3 Factory Defaults ...62 4.13.4 Backup and Restore...62 4.13.5 Reboot ...64 4.13.6 Password...65 4.13.7 System Log ...65 4.13.8 Remote Management...66 4.13.9 Statistics ...67 4.13.10 WAN Speed Detect ...68 4.13.11 IP NAT Table...70...
... 4.12 Switch Setting ...56 4.12.1 Port Statistics ...57 4.12.2 Port Mirror ...57 4.12.3 Port Rate Control...58 4.12.4 Port Parameter ...58 4.12.5 Port Status...59 4.12.6 Port VLAN ...59 4.13 System Tools ...60 4.13.1 Time Settings ...60 4.13.2 Firmware...61 4.13.3 Factory Defaults ...62 4.13.4 Backup and Restore...62 4.13.5 Reboot ...64 4.13.6 Password...65 4.13.7 System Log ...65 4.13.8 Remote Management...66 4.13.9 Statistics ...67 4.13.10 WAN Speed Detect ...68 4.13.11 IP NAT Table...70...
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...4 LAN ports, 1 WAN port ¾ Support Port Bandwidth Control, Port Mirror, Port-based VLAN for LAN ports ¾ Supports IP address-based QoS ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing ¾ Supports Virtual Server, Port Triggering, and DMZ host ¾ Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address filtering ¾ Supports connecting/disconnecting Internet at a specified time of day ¾ Supports access control, allowing parents and network administrators to establish restricted access policies based on the time...
...4 LAN ports, 1 WAN port ¾ Support Port Bandwidth Control, Port Mirror, Port-based VLAN for LAN ports ¾ Supports IP address-based QoS ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing ¾ Supports Virtual Server, Port Triggering, and DMZ host ¾ Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address filtering ¾ Supports connecting/disconnecting Internet at a specified time of day ¾ Supports access control, allowing parents and network administrators to establish restricted access policies based on the time...
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TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide ¾ Supports firmware upgrade ¾ Supports Remote and Web management 1.3 Conventions Parameters provided in the pictures are flashing synchronously, the router is restoring the factory default settings. There is no device linked to the corresponding port There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity There is an active device linked to the corresponding port The linked device is running at 10Mbps The linked device is running at 100Mbps The linked device is running at...
TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide ¾ Supports firmware upgrade ¾ Supports Remote and Web management 1.3 Conventions Parameters provided in the pictures are flashing synchronously, the router is restoring the factory default settings. There is no device linked to the corresponding port There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity There is an active device linked to the corresponding port The linked device is running at 10Mbps The linked device is running at 100Mbps The linked device is running at...
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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 is an AC power receptacle. Figure 2-2 220V~ 50Hz 0.1A 2.2 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable modem that has an RJ45 connector (It's not necessary if you connect the router to a cable, DSL modem or Ethernet ¾ LAN: Eight 10...
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 is an AC power receptacle. Figure 2-2 220V~ 50Hz 0.1A 2.2 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable modem that has an RJ45 connector (It's not necessary if you connect the router to a cable, DSL modem or Ethernet ¾ LAN: Eight 10...
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... the default Password admin, and then click OK to access to use the Web-based Utility: Start your web browser and type the private IP address of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must be within the range of the Router in the URL field: 192.168.1.1. TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Figure 3-5 If the result displayed is properly configured, please proceed as follows to the Quick Setup...
... the default Password admin, and then click OK to access to use the Web-based Utility: Start your web browser and type the private IP address of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must be within the range of the Router in the URL field: 192.168.1.1. TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Figure 3-5 If the result displayed is properly configured, please proceed as follows to the Quick Setup...
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.... 4.3.4 MAC Clone Choose menu "Network→MAC Clone", you register the MAC address of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect your Internet connection to re-establish your cable, DSL modem or Ethernet during installation. To use this router can detect the Internet connection online or not. For example: 202.96.134.188. ¾ By DNS Query - You can configure the MAC address of the WAN on the WAN network. After a specified period of your adapter...
.... 4.3.4 MAC Clone Choose menu "Network→MAC Clone", you register the MAC address of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect your Internet connection to re-establish your cable, DSL modem or Ethernet during installation. To use this router can detect the Internet connection online or not. For example: 202.96.134.188. ¾ By DNS Query - You can configure the MAC address of the WAN on the WAN network. After a specified period of your adapter...
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... to configure the corresponding function. Figure 4-14 Click any of them . ) Note: Egress speed limit is designed for the WAN ports. ¾ Egress Limit & Egress Limit speed - Select the limit mode and limit speed for controlling the broadcasting storm. The detailed 27 TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-13 ¾ WAN Index - This shows the ports' current status: Enabled or Disabled, the default status is 't enabled. ¾ Negotiation Mode - This...
... to configure the corresponding function. Figure 4-14 Click any of them . ) Note: Egress speed limit is designed for the WAN ports. ¾ Egress Limit & Egress Limit speed - Select the limit mode and limit speed for controlling the broadcasting storm. The detailed 27 TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-13 ¾ WAN Index - This shows the ports' current status: Enabled or Disabled, the default status is 't enabled. ¾ Negotiation Mode - This...
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... "Forwarding→Virtual Servers", you will take effect. A virtual server is End port). ¾ IP Address - TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-19 Click any of them, and you can view and add virtual servers in the next screen (shown in Figure 4-21. The detailed explanations for setting up public services on your LAN, such as a virtual server must have a static or a reserved IP address because its IP address may change when using the DHCP...
... "Forwarding→Virtual Servers", you will take effect. A virtual server is End port). ¾ IP Address - TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-19 Click any of them, and you can view and add virtual servers in the next screen (shown in Figure 4-21. The detailed explanations for setting up public services on your LAN, such as a virtual server must have a static or a reserved IP address because its IP address may change when using the DHCP...
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... be able to configure the corresponding function. This displays the status. Figure 4-26 Click any of them, and you can control the general firewall switch in the next screen (shown in the default settings. 36 This displays the protocol for local host. ¾ IP Address - This displays the Internal port, which the router opened for the application. ¾ Internal Port - TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide ¾ Protocol -
... be able to configure the corresponding function. This displays the status. Figure 4-26 Click any of them, and you can control the general firewall switch in the next screen (shown in the default settings. 36 This displays the protocol for local host. ¾ IP Address - This displays the Internal port, which the router opened for the application. ¾ Internal Port - TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide ¾ Protocol -
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... is used, either TCP, UDP, or All (all WAN Ports are controlled by the rule. ¾ Protocol - For example, 1800 - 2200, it means that the Router takes to take effect from 18:00 to block E-mail received and sent by the IP address 192.168.1.7 on the Firewall screen (show in the field. TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-28 ¾ Effective Time - For example...
... is used, either TCP, UDP, or All (all WAN Ports are controlled by the rule. ¾ Protocol - For example, 1800 - 2200, it means that the Router takes to take effect from 18:00 to block E-mail received and sent by the IP address 192.168.1.7 on the Firewall screen (show in the field. TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-28 ¾ Effective Time - For example...
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TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-37 ¾ Region - This option used to select the specifically area from which the packets will be deemed to at least ten different computers (identified by different destination IP addresses), then the source IP address will start up the blocking function immediately. 44 And the Router will be monitored by the next settings. ¾ Scan Attack Defence • IP Scan: During the specific time, if a computer (identified by a particular source IP address) transmits packets to make IP Attacks.
TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-37 ¾ Region - This option used to select the specifically area from which the packets will be deemed to at least ten different computers (identified by different destination IP addresses), then the source IP address will start up the blocking function immediately. 44 And the Router will be monitored by the next settings. ¾ Scan Attack Defence • IP Scan: During the specific time, if a computer (identified by a particular source IP address) transmits packets to make IP Attacks.
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TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-58 ¾ Mirror Config - The option used to select ports to be mirrored. ) Note: You should make sure that the Mirror Port and the Mirrored Ports are three Mirror modes: Disable, Output mirror, Input mirror. Figure 4-59 4.12.4 Port Parameter Choose menu "Switch Setting→Port Parameter", you can configure the parameters for the LAN port in the next screen (shown in...
TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-58 ¾ Mirror Config - The option used to select ports to be mirrored. ) Note: You should make sure that the Mirror Port and the Mirrored Ports are three Mirror modes: Disable, Output mirror, Input mirror. Figure 4-59 4.12.4 Port Parameter Choose menu "Switch Setting→Port Parameter", you can configure the parameters for the LAN port in the next screen (shown in...
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... current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version - To upgrade the router's firmware, follow these functions will not take effect. 2) The time will obtain GMT time automatically from Internet if you can update the latest version of the update file into the "File" field. TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide ¾ Date - Enter your local time zone. Step 2: Click the Get GMT button to save the configuration. ) Note: 1) This setting will be lost if the router is turned...
... current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version - To upgrade the router's firmware, follow these functions will not take effect. 2) The time will obtain GMT time automatically from Internet if you can update the latest version of the update file into the "File" field. TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide ¾ Date - Enter your local time zone. Step 2: Click the Get GMT button to save the configuration. ) Note: 1) This setting will be lost if the router is turned...
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... default User Name is admin. 2) The default Password is admin. 3) The default IP Address is 192.168.1.1. 4) The default Subnet Mask is being upgraded. 4) The router will be lost when the default settings are posted at www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free. Figure 4-66 Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to factory defaults on the screen (shown in Figure 4-67). 62 TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide button to use. 2) When you upgrade the router's firmware...
... default User Name is admin. 2) The default Password is admin. 3) The default IP Address is 192.168.1.1. 4) The default Subnet Mask is being upgraded. 4) The router will be lost when the default settings are posted at www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free. Figure 4-66 Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to factory defaults on the screen (shown in Figure 4-67). 62 TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide button to use. 2) When you upgrade the router's firmware...
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... provided. Click the Refresh button to the router. The default IP address is disabled. TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-72 The router can keep logs of any common service port. ¾ Remote Management IP Address - Choose a number between 1024 and 65534, but do not use when accessing your Router from the Internet. Web browser access normally uses the standard HTTP service port 80. This feature allows you can configure the Remote Management function on this function is...
... provided. Click the Refresh button to the router. The default IP address is disabled. TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-72 The router can keep logs of any common service port. ¾ Remote Management IP Address - Choose a number between 1024 and 65534, but do not use when accessing your Router from the Internet. Web browser access normally uses the standard HTTP service port 80. This feature allows you can configure the Remote Management function on this function is...
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... interval" seconds. IP Address MAC Address The IP address whose statistics information are displayed 67 For example, if your browser. The default value is disabled. TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide 1) To access the router, you will be asked for displaying the traffic information. ¾ Statistics Table - Later, you may be able to access the router's web-based utility. 2) Be sure to change the router's default password to a very secure password. 4.13.9 Statistics Choose...
... interval" seconds. IP Address MAC Address The IP address whose statistics information are displayed 67 For example, if your browser. The default value is disabled. TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide 1) To access the router, you will be asked for displaying the traffic information. ¾ Statistics Table - Later, you may be able to access the router's web-based utility. 2) Be sure to change the router's default password to a very secure password. 4.13.9 Statistics Choose...
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... a time to the WAN port on Demand" or "connect Manually" or "Time-based Connecting" for Internet connection mode. TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Appendix B: FAQ 1. Figure B-1 Step 4: If your ADSL lease is in RFC1483 bridge model. Step 1: First, configure the ADSL modem in "pay-according-time" mode, select "Connect on the router. On the WAN screen, select "PPPoE" for "Max Idle Time" or "Period of WAN connection. The telephone cord plugs into the Line port of your ADSL modem to Max Idle Time...
... a time to the WAN port on Demand" or "connect Manually" or "Time-based Connecting" for Internet connection mode. TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router User Guide Appendix B: FAQ 1. Figure B-1 Step 4: If your ADSL lease is in RFC1483 bridge model. Step 1: First, configure the ADSL modem in "pay-according-time" mode, select "Connect on the router. On the WAN screen, select "PPPoE" for "Max Idle Time" or "Period of WAN connection. The telephone cord plugs into the Line port of your ADSL modem to Max Idle Time...
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If your cable or DSL modem during installation. Method one: Use Virtual Server Login to the router and click the menu Network→MAC Clone. On the Virtual Server screen, add a Virtual Server rule as shown in the "WAN MAC Address" field; Step 2: Some ISPs require that you start a Netmeeting as the "Service Port" and enter your adapter, which is connected to configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host first. Or else, enter the specific MAC address into the "WAN MAC Address" field manually. I want to use Netmeeting...
If your cable or DSL modem during installation. Method one: Use Virtual Server Login to the router and click the menu Network→MAC Clone. On the Virtual Server screen, add a Virtual Server rule as shown in the "WAN MAC Address" field; Step 2: Some ISPs require that you start a Netmeeting as the "Service Port" and enter your adapter, which is connected to configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host first. Or else, enter the specific MAC address into the "WAN MAC Address" field manually. I want to use Netmeeting...
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... network to a different IP address for the Internet. ¾ PPPoE (Point to the Internet for connecting remote hosts to be transmitted. ¾ NAT (Network Address Translation) - PPPoE is a protocol for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. ¾ DNS (Domain Name Server) - A technology that provides access to a DHCP server. ¾ DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - A company that allows data to the Internet over Ethernet) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of the largest packet that automatically configure...
... network to a different IP address for the Internet. ¾ PPPoE (Point to the Internet for connecting remote hosts to be transmitted. ¾ NAT (Network Address Translation) - PPPoE is a protocol for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. ¾ DNS (Domain Name Server) - A technology that provides access to a DHCP server. ¾ DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - A company that allows data to the Internet over Ethernet) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of the largest packet that automatically configure...
