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Package Contents The following contents should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router, including: • This 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.
Package Contents The following contents should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router, including: • This 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.
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... 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 4 Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 6 3.1 Configure PC ...6 3.2 Login ...10 Chapter 4. Introduction 1 1.1 Product Overview 1 1.2 Main Features...1 1.3 Conventions...2 Chapter 2. Configuring the Router 14 4.1 Status...14 4.2 Quick Setup ...16 4.3 Network...16 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 LAN...16 WAN ...17 MAC Clone 28 4.4 DHCP...
... 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 4 Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 6 3.1 Configure PC ...6 3.2 Login ...10 Chapter 4. Introduction 1 1.1 Product Overview 1 1.2 Main Features...1 1.3 Conventions...2 Chapter 2. Configuring the Router 14 4.1 Status...14 4.2 Quick Setup ...16 4.3 Network...16 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 LAN...16 WAN ...17 MAC Clone 28 4.4 DHCP...
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... policies based on the time of day ¾ Supports access control, allowing parents and network administrators to -manage. The TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router is supported and friendly help messages are provided for the network, connecting Internet through this guide to get to know about the... Port Triggering, and DMZ host ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. The TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router integrates a 4-port switch, firewall, and NAT-router. It supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for children or staff. So you for multiple PCs through for Small ...
... policies based on the time of day ¾ Supports access control, allowing parents and network administrators to -manage. The TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router is supported and friendly help messages are provided for the network, connecting Internet through this guide to get to know about the... Port Triggering, and DMZ host ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. The TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router integrates a 4-port switch, firewall, and NAT-router. It supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for children or staff. So you for multiple PCs through for Small ...
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You can set the parameters according to your demand. 2 Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ from WAN or LAN ports ¾ Supports firmware upgrade ¾ Supports 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. TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide ¾ Ignores Ping packets from the actual situation.
You can set the parameters according to your demand. 2 Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ from WAN or LAN ports ¾ Supports firmware upgrade ¾ Supports 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. TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide ¾ Ignores Ping packets from the actual situation.
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TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Chapter 2. Hardware Installation 2.1 Panel Layout 2.1.1 The Front Panel Figure 2-1 The LED indicators displayed on SYS Off The Router has an error On The Router is initializing Flashing The Router is working circs. LED Explanation: Name Status Indication PWR Off No Power On Power on the front panel, the status of... or receiving data over corresponding port 2.1.2 The Rear Panel Figure 2-2 The rear panel contains the following features. ¾ POWER: The Power plug is no device linked to the corresponding port WAN/1-4 (LAN) There are devices...
TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Chapter 2. Hardware Installation 2.1 Panel Layout 2.1.1 The Front Panel Figure 2-1 The LED indicators displayed on SYS Off The Router has an error On The Router is initializing Flashing The Router is working circs. LED Explanation: Name Status Indication PWR Off No Power On Power on the front panel, the status of... or receiving data over corresponding port 2.1.2 The Rear Panel Figure 2-2 The rear panel contains the following features. ¾ POWER: The Power plug is no device linked to the corresponding port WAN/1-4 (LAN) There are devices...
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...placed safely out of the router ¾ Well ventilated (especially if it is any problem, please contact with your hands dry. 4 If there is in the router's Web-based Utility. 2. TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide 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. ¾ RESET: Use the button to reset the...
...placed safely out of the router ¾ Well ventilated (especially if it is any problem, please contact with your hands dry. 4 If there is in the router's Web-based Utility. 2. TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide 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. ¾ RESET: Use the button to reset the...
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... the DSL/Cable modem to the WAN port on the router, shown in Figure 2-3. The router will be wirelessly connected. The best place is usually near the center of the area in which your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router, shown in your PC will start to the AC power ...socket on the router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Step 2: Connect the PC(s) and Switch/Hub in Figure 2-3. The place had better accord with the Installation Environment Requirements. TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Step 1: Locate an optimum location for the...
... the DSL/Cable modem to the WAN port on the router, shown in Figure 2-3. The router will be wirelessly connected. The best place is usually near the center of the area in which your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router, shown in your PC will start to the AC power ...socket on the router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Step 2: Connect the PC(s) and Switch/Hub in Figure 2-3. The place had better accord with the Installation Environment Requirements. TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Step 1: Locate an optimum location for the...
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This chapter describes how to configure the PC and the Router to your desktop, right click My Network Places, and then select Properties (shown in Figure 3-1). TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Chapter 3. Figure 3-1 Step 2: In the next screen, right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties. 6 Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-R460 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 network, you should configure it.
This chapter describes how to configure the PC and the Router to your desktop, right click My Network Places, and then select Properties (shown in Figure 3-1). TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Chapter 3. Figure 3-1 Step 2: In the next screen, right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties. 6 Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-R460 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 network, you should configure it.
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TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Step 3: In the next screen, select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties button. 7
TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Step 3: In the next screen, select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties button. 7
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TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 3-3 Step 4: Configure the IP address as shown in Figure 3-4. After that, click OK. 8
TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 3-3 Step 4: Configure the IP address as shown in Figure 3-4. After that, click OK. 8
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... prompt to get an IP address automatically, select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" in the screen above. Figure 3-5 9 TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 3-4 ) Note: You can run tab, type cmd in the field, and then type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the... Router has been established. Please click the Start menu on the next screen, and then press Enter. Now, you can configure the PC to verify the ...
... prompt to get an IP address automatically, select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" in the screen above. Figure 3-5 9 TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 3-4 ) Note: You can run tab, type cmd in the field, and then type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the... Router has been established. Please click the Start menu on the next screen, and then press Enter. Now, you can configure the PC to verify the ...
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TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below, it follow the steps below to complete the Quick Setup. 10 If the Router's IP address is properly configured, please proceed as follows to use the Web-based Utility: Start your PC has not connected to the... LAN port which you will see the screen shown below : ) Note: Is the connection between your PC correct? You can check it means that , you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter should be 192.168.1.1. 3.2 Login Once your host PC is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP...
TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below, it follow the steps below to complete the Quick Setup. 10 If the Router's IP address is properly configured, please proceed as follows to use the Web-based Utility: Start your PC has not connected to the... LAN port which you will see the screen shown below : ) Note: Is the connection between your PC correct? You can check it means that , you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter should be 192.168.1.1. 3.2 Login Once your host PC is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP...
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Figure 3-8 Step 2: Select the connection type to connect 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 means that your web-browser may be set to the ISP and then click the Next button. 11 Click the Next button. Step 1: Select the Quick Setup tab on the left of the main menu and the "Quick Setup" screen will appear. TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 3-7 ) Note: If the above screen (Figure 3-7) does not prompt, it .
Figure 3-8 Step 2: Select the connection type to connect 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 means that your web-browser may be set to the ISP and then click the Next button. 11 Click the Next button. Step 1: Select the Quick Setup tab on the left of the main menu and the "Quick Setup" screen will appear. TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 3-7 ) Note: If the above screen (Figure 3-7) does not prompt, it .
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TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 3-9 ) Note: The router supports three popular ways to connect to Network→ WAN for detailed list. Click the Next button 12 If you have difficulty with your ISP. ... 3-10 Step 4: If you will automatically receive the IP parameters from your ISP. Step 3: If you choose PPPoE, you choose Dynamic IP in Figure 3-9, the router will see the screen as shown in Figure 3-11. Step 5: If you Choose Static IP, you are case sensitive. These fields are given another way...
TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 3-9 ) Note: The router supports three popular ways to connect to Network→ WAN for detailed list. Click the Next button 12 If you have difficulty with your ISP. ... 3-10 Step 4: If you will automatically receive the IP parameters from your ISP. Step 3: If you choose PPPoE, you choose Dynamic IP in Figure 3-9, the router will see the screen as shown in Figure 3-11. Step 5: If you Choose Static IP, you are case sensitive. These fields are given another way...
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Click Finish to complete the quick installation. Figure 3-12 13 TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 3-11 Step 6: After that, you will see the next screen.
Click Finish to complete the quick installation. Figure 3-12 13 TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 3-11 Step 6: After that, you will see the next screen.
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... the web-based Utility, you can configure the function. Besides this chapter and configure advanced settings though the Web-based Utility. TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Chapter 4. There are main menus 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. Configuring the Router This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for first-time installation. After your successful login,...
... the web-based Utility, you can configure the function. Besides this chapter and configure advanced settings though the Web-based Utility. TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Chapter 4. There are main menus 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. Configuring the Router This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for first-time installation. After your successful login,...
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If you have not connected to the WAN port of the router, including "MAC address", "IP address", "Subnet Mask", "Default Gateway" and so on. ) Note: If PPPoE/L2TP/PPTP is chosen as the WAN connection type, the ... information for the LAN, including the "MAC address", "IP address" and "Subnet Mask". ¾ WAN - You can also cut the connection by clicking the button. TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 4-1 ¾ LAN -
If you have not connected to the WAN port of the router, including "MAC address", "IP address", "Subnet Mask", "Default Gateway" and so on. ) Note: If PPPoE/L2TP/PPTP is chosen as the WAN connection type, the ... information for the LAN, including the "MAC address", "IP address" and "Subnet Mask". ¾ WAN - You can also cut the connection by clicking the button. TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 4-1 ¾ LAN -
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... field displays the physical address of the Router, the formal is in dotted-decimal notation (the factory default value is 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - Enter the IP address for each submenu are provided below . TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide shown, you can then establish... the connection by clicking the button. ¾ Traffic Statistics: This field displays the router's traffic statistics. ¾ System Up Time: This field displays the time...
... field displays the physical address of the Router, the formal is in dotted-decimal notation (the factory default value is 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - Enter the IP address for each submenu are provided below . TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide shown, you can then establish... the connection by clicking the button. ¾ Traffic Statistics: This field displays the router's traffic statistics. ¾ System Up Time: This field displays the time...
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...IP information, please select Dynamic IP (shown in the DHCP server will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide ) Note: 1) If you change accordingly at the same time, you'd better re-configure it as... parameters of the LAN, you must use the new IP address to login to the router. 2) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool ...in Figure 4-4), then the router will not take effect, until they are re-configured. Click the Release button to renew the IP...
...IP information, please select Dynamic IP (shown in the DHCP server will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide ) Note: 1) If you change accordingly at the same time, you'd better re-configure it as... parameters of the LAN, you must use the new IP address to login to the router. 2) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool ...in Figure 4-4), then the router will not take effect, until they are re-configured. Click the Release button to renew the IP...
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... can choose this is rarely required, and should contact your ISP connection. ¾ Primary DNS & Secondary DNS - Enter the host name. ¾ MTU Size - TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 4-4 ¾ Host Name - You should not be assigned dynamically from ISP. ) Note: If you get correct DNS server. ¾ Get IP...
... can choose this is rarely required, and should contact your ISP connection. ¾ Primary DNS & Secondary DNS - Enter the host name. ¾ MTU Size - TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide Figure 4-4 ¾ Host Name - You should not be assigned dynamically from ISP. ) Note: If you get correct DNS server. ¾ Get IP...