TP-Link TL-R402M User Manual
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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 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.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)
In compliance with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC,
this product meets the requirements of the following standards:
• EN55022
• EN55024
• EN60950
SAFETY NOTICES
¾ Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
¾ Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
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COMMENT
Package contents ..........................................................................................1
Chapter 1. About this Guide ........................................................................ 2
1.1 Purposes............................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Conventions........................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Overview of this User Guide ............................................................................... 2
Chapter 2. Introduction ................................................................................ 3
2.1 Overview of the Router ....................................................................................... 3
2.2 Features.............................................................................................................. 3
2.3 Panel Layout....................................................................................................... 4
2.3.1 The Front Panel .................................................................................................. 4
2.3.2 The LEDs ............................................................................................................ 4
2.3.3 The Rear Panel................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 3. Connecting the Router ..............................................................6
3.1 System Requirements......................................................................................... 6
3.2 Installation Environment Requirements .............................................................. 6
3.3 Connecting the Router........................................................................................ 6
Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide ............................................................ 8
4.1 TCP/IP configuration........................................................................................... 8
4.2 Quick Installation Guide...................................................................................... 9
Chapter 5. Configuring the Router............................................................13
5.1 Login ................................................................................................................. 13
5.2 Status................................................................................................................ 13
5.3 Quick Setup ...................................................................................................... 14
5.4 Network............................................................................................................. 14
5.4.1 LAN ................................................................................................................... 14
5.4.2 WAN.................................................................................................................. 15
5.4.3 MAC Clone........................................................................................................ 21
5.5 DHCP................................................................................................................ 22
5.5.1 DHCP Settings.................................................................................................. 22
5.5.2 DHCP Clients List ............................................................................................. 23
5.5.3 Address Reservation ........................................................................................ 23
5.6 Forwarding........................................................................................................ 25
5.6.1 Virtual Servers .................................................................................................. 25
5.6.2 Port Triggering .................................................................................................. 26
5.6.3 DMZ .................................................................................................................. 28
5.6.4 UPnP................................................................................................................. 29
5.7 Security............................................................................................................. 29
5.7.1 Firewall.............................................................................................................. 30
5.7.2 IP Address Filtering........................................................................................... 30
5.7.3 Domain Filtering................................................................................................ 32
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5.7.4 MAC Filtering .................................................................................................... 34
5.7.5 Remote Management ....................................................................................... 35
5.7.6 Ping from WAN ................................................................................................. 36
5.8 Static Routing ................................................................................................... 36
5.9 System Tools .................................................................................................... 37
5.9.1 Firmware ........................................................................................................... 37
5.9.2 Factory Defaults................................................................................................ 38
5.9.3 Reboot .............................................................................................................. 39
5.9.4 Password .......................................................................................................... 39
5.9.5 Log .................................................................................................................... 40
Appendix A: FAQ ......................................................................................41
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs ...........................................................44
Appendix C: Specifications .....................................................................49
Appendix D: Glossary ..............................................................................50
Appendix E: Contact Information............................................................51
TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide
Package contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾ One TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router
¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router
¾ Quick Installation Guide
¾ One Resource CD for TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router, including:
• This User 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-R402M Cable/DSL Router for assistance.
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Chapter 1. About this Guide
Thank you for choosing the TL-R402M 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.
It is an easy, web-based setup for installation and management. Even though you may not be
familiar with the router, this guide will make configuring the router easy. Before installing the
router, please look through this guide to get to know all the router’s functions.
1.1 Purposes
This Guide tells you how to use the TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router.
1.2 Conventions
The router mentioned in this guide stands for TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router.
The font of Aril + Bold in this guide stands for particular:
• The name that appears in web based utility screen
• The name of the prompt dialog box
The font of Aril + Bold in this guide stands for ping command
1.3 Overview of this User Guide
Chapter 1: About this Guide
Chapter 2: Introduction
Chapter 3: Connecting the Router
Chapter 4: Quick Installation Guide
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
Appendix A: FAQ
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs
Appendix C: Specifications
Appendix D: Glossary
Appendix E: Contact Information
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Chapter 2. Introduction
2.1 Overview of the Router
The TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router integrates a 4-port switch, firewall, and NAT-router. Its design is
dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) network solutions. The TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router
will allow you to connect your network better than ever, sharing Internet Access, files and fun, easily
and securely.
The TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router 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-R402M 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.
2.2 Features
¾ Complies with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u standards
¾ Ignores Ping packets from WAN or LAN ports
¾ Ethernet connection to a WAN device, such as a Cable modem or DSL modem
¾ Shares data and Internet access for the network, connecting Internet through PPPoE on
demand and disconnecting when idle
¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing
¾ Built in 4-port 10/100Mbps switch
¾ Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address
filtering
¾ Supports Virtual Server, Port Triggering, and DMZ host
¾ Supports TCP/IP, PPPoE,L2TP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT
¾ Supports UPnP, Static Routing, VPN pass-through
¾ Supports firmware upgrade
¾ Supports Remote and Web management
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2.3 Panel Layout
2.3.1 The Front Panel
The front panel of the TL-R402M consists of several LED indicators, which is designed to indicate
connections.
2.3.2 The LEDs
1-4/WAN
2.3.2 The LEDs describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router.
Figure 2-1
Name Action Description
M1
M2
Not lit The router works properly
Lit up The router has a hardware error
Not lit The router has a hardware error
Lit up The router has a hardware error
Flashing The router works properly
Not lit There is no device linked to the corresponding port
Lit up
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port
There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no
activity
M1 and M2 are flashing,
synchronously, the router is
restoring the factory default
settings.
2.3.3 The Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the following features.
Factory Default Reset button
There are two ways to reset the router's factory defaults:
1. Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools → Factory Defaults page in the
router's Web-based Utility.
2. Use the Factory Default Reset button: First, turn off the router's power. Second, press the
default reset button, then turn on the router's power, and hold the reset button until the M1
and M2 LED flash simultaneously (about 3 seconds). At last, release the reset button and
wait for the router to reboot.
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Note:
Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely.
¾ WAN RJ45 port for connecting the router to a cable, DSL modem or Ethernet
¾ Four LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 ports for connecting the router to the local PCs
¾ AC power socket: only use the power adapter supplied with the TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router,
use of a different adapter may result in product damage.
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel sketch
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Chapter 3. Connecting the Router
3.1 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 Ethernet)
¾ Each PC on the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45
connectors
¾ TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC
¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later
3.2 Installation Environment Requirements
¾ Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent
¾ Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all sides
of the router
¾ Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)
¾ Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
3.3 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
in figure 3-1.
3. Connect the DSL/Cable modem to the WAN port on the router, shown in figure 3-1.
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.
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Figure 3-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router
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Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide
After connecting the TL-R402M router into your network, you should configure it. This chapter
describes how to configure the basic functions of your TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router. These
procedures only take you a few minutes. You can access the Internet via the router immediately
after it has been successfully configured.
4.1 TCP/IP configuration
The default IP address of the TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router is 192.168.1.1, and the default
Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be seen from the LAN, and can be changed as
your desire. As an example, we use the default values for description in this guide.
Connect the local PCs to the LAN ports on the router. There are then two means to configure the
IP address for your PCs.
¾ Configure the IP address manually (Recommended)
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC(s).
2) Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is from 2 to
254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The router's default
IP address)
¾ Obtain an IP address automatically
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC(s).
2) Power off the router and PC(s). Then turn on the router, and restart the PC(s). The
built-in DHCP server will assign IP addresses for the PC(s).
Note:
If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection
between your PC(s) and the router. The following example is in Windows 2000.
Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.
Appendix B: "Configuring the PCs."
Figure 4-1 Successful result of Ping command
If the result displayed is similar to what is shown in
and the router has been established.
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Figure 4-1, the connection between your PC
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Figure 4-2 Failed result of Ping command
If the result displayed is similar to what shown in
connected to the router. If so, refer to the following steps for a solution.
1 Is the connection between your PC and the router correct?
Note:
The Link/Act LEDs of LAN port on the router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit.
2 Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
Note:
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.
Figure 4-2 it means that your PC has not
4.2 Quick Installation Guide
With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, the TL-R402M Cable/DSL
Router is easy to configure and manage. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows,
Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser.
Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of web browser.
Figure 4-3 Login to the router
After a moment, a login window will appear similar to that shown in Figure 4-4. Enter admin for
the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the
Enter key.
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Figure 4-4 Login Windows
Note:
If the above screen does not prompt, it means that your web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go
to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears,
cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
If the User Name and Password are correct, you can configure the router using the web browser.
Please click the Quick Setup link on the left of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will
appear.
Figure 4-5 Quick Setup
Click Next, the Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in
Figure 4-6.
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Figure 4-6 Choose WAN Connection Type
The router supports three popular ways to connect to Internet. Please select one compatible with
your ISP, click Next to enter the necessary network parameters.
If you choose "PPPoE", you will see this page shown in
Figure 4-7:
Figure 4-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE
¾ User Name and Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
These fields are case sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your
ISP
If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will automatically receive the IP parameters from your ISP
without needing to enter any parameters.
If you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page will appear, shown in
Figure 4-8:
Figure 4-8 Quick Setup - Static IP
¾ IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (including
your ISP). Enter the IP address into the field
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¾ Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is usually 255.255.255.0
¾ Default Gateway - Enter the gateway into the box if required
¾ Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the boxes if required
¾ Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field
Note:
The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP.
Click the Next button, then you will see the Finish page:
Figure 4-9 Quick Setup - Finish
After finishing all configurations of basic network parameters, please click Finish button to exit
this Quick Setup.
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