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TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router ¾ One power cord for TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router ¾ One Resource CD for TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ¾ Mounting kits for installing in a standard 19 rack ) Note: If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the product for assistance. 1
TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router ¾ One power cord for TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router ¾ One Resource CD for TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ¾ Mounting kits for installing in a standard 19 rack ) Note: If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the product for assistance. 1
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... load balancing functions. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router is easy-to your network. So you full-new experience of a non-bottle-neck network. Featuring firewall and VPN Passthrough, the TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router resists most common Internet attacks and ensures secure data connectivity and transmission over the Internet. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router! 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router...
... load balancing functions. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router is easy-to your network. So you full-new experience of a non-bottle-neck network. Featuring firewall and VPN Passthrough, the TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router resists most common Internet attacks and ensures secure data connectivity and transmission over the Internet. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router! 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router...
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... or LAN ports ¾ Supports firmware upgrade ¾ Supports Remote and Web management 1.3 Conventions The Router or TL-R488T mentioned in the pictures are just references for TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router without any explanations. You can set the parameters according to your demand. 3 TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide ¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN pass-through ¾ Supports...
... or LAN ports ¾ Supports firmware upgrade ¾ Supports Remote and Web management 1.3 Conventions The Router or TL-R488T mentioned in the pictures are just references for TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router without any explanations. You can set the parameters according to your demand. 3 TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide ¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN pass-through ¾ Supports...
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... Not lit WAN/LAN Lit up (Link/Act) Flashing 100M Not lit Lit up Figure 2-1 Description The router is power on before it restarts completely. 4 There is no device linked to the corresponding port There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity... table describes the LEDs on the router's power, and hold the reset button until the M1 and M2 LED flash simultaneously (about 3 seconds). First, turn on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is designed to the factory defaults. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware installation ...
... Not lit WAN/LAN Lit up (Link/Act) Flashing 100M Not lit Lit up Figure 2-1 Description The router is power on before it restarts completely. 4 There is no device linked to the corresponding port There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity... table describes the LEDs on the router's power, and hold the reset button until the M1 and M2 LED flash simultaneously (about 3 seconds). First, turn on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is designed to the factory defaults. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware installation ...
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... of electric shock from lightning. 2.4 Connecting the Router Before you install the router, you connect the router to Ethernet) ¾ Each PC on the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with your hands dry. 5 TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide ¾ WAN: Four RJ45 port for... connecting the router to a cable, DSL modem or Ethernet ¾ LAN: One 10/100Mbps RJ45 port for connecting the router to the local PCs 2.1.2 The Rear Panel The...
... of electric shock from lightning. 2.4 Connecting the Router Before you install the router, you connect the router to Ethernet) ¾ Each PC on the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with your hands dry. 5 TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide ¾ WAN: Four RJ45 port for... connecting the router to a cable, DSL modem or Ethernet ¾ LAN: One 10/100Mbps RJ45 port for connecting the router to the local PCs 2.1.2 The Rear Panel The...
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TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide 1. Connect the DSL/Cable modem to work automatically. 5. Power on the router, shown in Figure 2-3. 3. Power off your PC(s) and Cable/DSL modem. The router will start to the WAN port on your PC(s), Cable/DSL modem, and the router. 2. TL- Connect the AC power adapter to the LAN Ports on the router..., and the other end into an electrical outlet. R 488T Qua d-WAN Enterprise Broa dband Router To WAN INTERNET ISP (XDSL...
TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide 1. Connect the DSL/Cable modem to work automatically. 5. Power on the router, shown in Figure 2-3. 3. Power off your PC(s) and Cable/DSL modem. The router will start to the WAN port on your PC(s), Cable/DSL modem, and the router. 2. TL- Connect the AC power adapter to the LAN Ports on the router..., and the other end into an electrical outlet. R 488T Qua d-WAN Enterprise Broa dband Router To WAN INTERNET ISP (XDSL...
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... it has been successfully configured. 3.1 Configure PC Step 1: Click the Start menu on your TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-R488T router into your network, you a few minutes. You can access the Internet via the router immediately after it . This chapter describes how to configure the basic functions of your...
... it has been successfully configured. 3.1 Configure PC Step 1: Click the Start menu on your TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-R488T router into your network, you a few minutes. You can access the Internet via the router immediately after it . This chapter describes how to configure the basic functions of your...
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TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Step 3: On the following screen, select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties button. 8
TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Step 3: On the following screen, select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties button. 8
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TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Figure 3-3 Step 4: Configure the IP address as shown in Figure 3-4. After that, click OK. 9
TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Figure 3-3 Step 4: Configure the IP address as shown in Figure 3-4. After that, click OK. 9
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Please click the Start menu on your PC and the Router has been established. If the result displayed is similar to the screen below, the connection between your desktop, select run the Ping command in the .... Now, you can select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" as shown above to verify the network connection. Figure 3-5 10 TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Figure 3-4 ) Note: You can run tab, type cmd in the command prompt to get an IP address manually.
Please click the Start menu on your PC and the Router has been established. If the result displayed is similar to the screen below, the connection between your desktop, select run the Ping command in the .... Now, you can select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" as shown above to verify the network connection. Figure 3-5 10 TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Figure 3-4 ) Note: You can run tab, type cmd in the command prompt to get an IP address manually.
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...below, it follow the steps below to complete the Quick Setup. 11 After that your PC has not connected to the Router. You can check it means that , you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC correct? Figure 3-6 You can follow the steps below , enter the default...The LEDs of LAN port which you will see the screen as shown below : ) Note: Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide If the result displayed is properly configured, please proceed as follows to use the Web-based Utility: Start your web browser and ...
...below, it follow the steps below to complete the Quick Setup. 11 After that your PC has not connected to the Router. You can check it means that , you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC correct? Figure 3-6 You can follow the steps below , enter the default...The LEDs of LAN port which you will see the screen as shown below : ) Note: Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide If the result displayed is properly configured, please proceed as follows to use the Web-based Utility: Start your web browser and ...
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Figure 3-8 Step 2: Select the connection type to connect to the ISP and then click the Next button. 12 Click the Next button. Choose Tools menu→Internet Options→Connections→LAN Settings, in the screen that your web-browser may be set to a proxy. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Figure 3-7 ) Note: If the above screen (Figure 3-7) does not prompt, it means 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.
Figure 3-8 Step 2: Select the connection type to connect to the ISP and then click the Next button. 12 Click the Next button. Choose Tools menu→Internet Options→Connections→LAN Settings, in the screen that your web-browser may be set to a proxy. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Figure 3-7 ) Note: If the above screen (Figure 3-7) does not prompt, it means 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.
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... Step 3: If you choose PPPoE, you choose Dynamic IP in Figure 3-10. These fields are given another way not listed here, please refer to Internet. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide ) Note: Figure 3-9 The router supports three popular ways to connect to Network→ WAN for detailed list. If you are case sensitive.
... Step 3: If you choose PPPoE, you choose Dynamic IP in Figure 3-10. These fields are given another way not listed here, please refer to Internet. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide ) Note: Figure 3-9 The router supports three popular ways to connect to Network→ WAN for detailed list. If you are case sensitive.
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TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Figure 3-11 Step 6: After that, you will see the next screen. Figure 3-12 14 Click Finish to complete the quick installation.
TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Figure 3-11 Step 6: After that, you will see the next screen. Figure 3-12 14 Click Finish to complete the quick installation.
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...the Web-based Utility. Besides this device and make use of its functions adequately, you can configure and manage the router. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Chapter 4 Configuring the Router This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for first-time installation. On the center of the Web-... on the right of the web-based Utility, you can configure the function. Submenus will be available after you can view the router's current status and configuration as shown in Figure 4-1. To apply any settings you have altered on the left of the main menus...
...the Web-based Utility. Besides this device and make use of its functions adequately, you can configure and manage the router. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Chapter 4 Configuring the Router This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for first-time installation. On the center of the Web-... on the right of the web-based Utility, you can configure the function. Submenus will be available after you can view the router's current status and configuration as shown in Figure 4-1. To apply any settings you have altered on the left of the main menus...
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... Statistics: This field displays the traffic statistics of WAN ports. ¾ System 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... the router, including "MAC address", "IP address", "Subnet Mask", "Default Gateway" and so on the screen below . 4.3.1 LAN Choose menu "Network→LAN", you are provided below . 17 This field displays the current information for each submenu are accessing the Internet. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide...
... Statistics: This field displays the traffic statistics of WAN ports. ¾ System 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... the router, including "MAC address", "IP address", "Subnet Mask", "Default Gateway" and so on the screen below . 4.3.1 LAN Choose menu "Network→LAN", you are provided below . 17 This field displays the current information for each submenu are accessing the Internet. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide...
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... not take effect, until they are re-configured. Enter the subnet mask for WAN to connect to the router. 2) If the new LAN IP Address you can 't be changed. ¾ IP Address - Normally ... Choose menu "Network→WAN", you set is 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - The Router provides three connection types for the LAN of the Router, this , the Virtual Server and DMZ Host may change accordingly at the same time, and you... IP parameters. 18 This field displays the physical address of the network. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-3 ¾ MAC Address -
... not take effect, until they are re-configured. Enter the subnet mask for WAN to connect to the router. 2) If the new LAN IP Address you can 't be changed. ¾ IP Address - Normally ... Choose menu "Network→WAN", you set is 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - The Router provides three connection types for the LAN of the Router, this , the Virtual Server and DMZ Host may change accordingly at the same time, and you... IP parameters. 18 This field displays the physical address of the network. TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-3 ¾ MAC Address -
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... contact your ISP connection. ¾ Primary DNS & Secondary DNS - You should not be assigned dynamically from ISP. ) Note: If you get correct DNS server. 19 TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-4 ¾ Interior network is: When the WAN is connecting with a LAN, you can select the option, and enter the LAN IP addresses...
... contact your ISP connection. ¾ Primary DNS & Secondary DNS - You should not be assigned dynamically from ISP. ) Note: If you get correct DNS server. 19 TL-R488T Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide Figure 4-4 ¾ Interior network is: When the WAN is connecting with a LAN, you can select the option, and enter the LAN IP addresses...