TL-R460

Cable/DSL Router User Guide

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Package Contents

The following contents should be found in your package:

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One TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router

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One AC power Adapter for TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router

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Quick Installation Guide

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One Resource CD for TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router, including:

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This Guide

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Other Helpful Information

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Note:

Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are

amaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.

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Chapter 1. Introduction

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Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the TL-R460 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.

The TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router integrates a 4-port switch, firewall, and NAT-router. It

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-R460 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.

Before installing the router, please look through this guide to get to know about the

router’s functions.

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Main Features

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Built in 4-port 10/100Mbps switch

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Ethernet connection to a WAN device, such as a Cable modem or DSL modem

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Shares data and Internet access for the network, connecting Internet through

PPPoE on demand and disconnecting when idle

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Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing

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Supports Virtual Server, Port Triggering, and DMZ host

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Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC

address filtering

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Supports connecting/disconnecting Internet at a specified time of day

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Supports access control, allowing parents and network administrators to establish

restricted access policies based on the time of day for children or staff

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Supports TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, SNTP

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Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN pass-through

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Supports Traffic Statistics

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Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, TCP-SYN-FLOOD filter

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Ignores Ping packets from WAN or LAN ports

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Supports firmware upgrade

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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.

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

Figure 2-1

The LED indicators displayed on the front panel, the status of these LED indicators

represent the device’s working circs. For details, please refer to LED Explanation.

LED Explanation:

Name

Status

Indication

Off

No Power.

PWR

On

Power on.

Off

The Router has an error.

On

The Router is initializing.

SYS

Flashing

The Router is working properly.

Off

There is no device linked to the corresponding port.

On

There are devices linked to the corresponding ports but no

data transmitted or received.

WAN/

1-4 (LAN)

Flashing Sending or receiving data over corresponding port.

2.1.2 The Rear Panel

Figure 2-2

The rear panel contains the following features.

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POWER:

The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.

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Note:

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.

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RESET:

Use the button to

reset the router's factory defaults. There are two ways to

reset the router's factory defaults:

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Use the

Factory Defaults

function on

System Tools

->

Factory Defaults

page

in the router's Web-based Utility.

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Use the Factory Default Reset button: Press the Reset button for five seconds

and then wait for the router to reboot.

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Note:

Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely.

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WAN:

One RJ45 port for connecting the router to a cable, DSL modem or Ethernet

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1/2/3/4:

Four LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 ports for connecting the router to the local PCs

2.2

System Requirements

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Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)

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One DSL/Cable modem that has an RJ45 connector (It’s not necessary if you

connect the router to Ethernet)

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Each PC on the LAN needs an Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45

connectors

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An operating system supporting the TCP/IP protocol

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Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator

6.0 or later

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Installation Environment Requirements

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Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent

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Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on

all sides of the router

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Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)

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Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do

not create a tripping hazard

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