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4.8
Session Limit
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4.8.1
Session Limit
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4.8.2
Session List
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49
4.9
QoS
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4.9.1
QoS Settings
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50
4.9.2
QoS Rules List
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50
4.10
IP & MAC Binding
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4.10.1
Binding Setting
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51
4.10.2
ARP List
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53
4.11
Dynamic DNS
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54
4.11.1
Dyndns DDNS
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4.11.2
PeanutHull DDNS
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55
4.11.3
Comexe DDNS
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55
4.12
Switch Setting
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4.12.1
Port Statistics
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4.12.2
Port Mirror
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4.12.3
Port Rate Control
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4.12.4
Port Parameter
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4.12.5
Port Status
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4.12.6
Port VLAN
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4.13
System Tools
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4.13.1
Time Settings
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4.13.2
Firmware
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4.13.3
Factory Defaults
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4.13.4
Backup and Restore
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4.13.5
Reboot
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4.13.6
Password
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4.13.7
System Log
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4.13.8
Remote Management
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4.13.9
Statistics
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4.13.10
WAN Speed Detect
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4.13.11
IP NAT Table
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4.13.12
NAT Source Port Settings
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Appendix A: Specifications
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Appendix B: FAQ
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Appendix C: Glossary
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TL-R480T
SMB Broadband Router User Guide
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router!
1.1
Overview of the Router
The TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router possesses excellent throughput and driving load
capability, which consumedly meets the requirements from Internet cafe and small
/medium/sizable enterprise with volumes of users, making a more expedite communication. The
superior performance will bring you full-new experience of a non-bottle-neck network.
TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router makes plenty of applications become a reality. It can be used
for constructing intranet FTP, WEB, and Mail server, etc. Inaccessibly, it features network game
ports opened, MSN audio conversation and special application setting, providing much more
additional value to your network.
Featuring firewall and VPN Passthrough, the TL-R480T SMB Broadband Router resists most
common Internet attacks and ensures secure data connectivity and transmission over the
Internet.
TL-R480T SMB Broadband 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.
1.2
Features
¾
Complies with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u standards
¾
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 of day for children or staff
¾
Supports TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, SNTP
¾
Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN pass-through
¾
Supports IP & MAC Binding, Switch Setting, and Session Limit
¾
Supports Traffic Statistics
¾
Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, TCP-SYN-FLOOD filter
¾
Ignores Ping packets from WAN or LAN ports
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¾
Supports firmware upgrade
¾
Supports Remote and Web management
1.3
Conventions
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.
Chapter 2. Hardware installation
2.1
Panel Layout
2.1.1
The Front Panel
The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right).
Figure 2-1
LED Descriptions:
Name
Action
Indication
Not lit
The router is power off
Power
Lit up
The router is power on
Not lit
The router works properly
M1
Lit up
The router has a hardware error
Not lit
The router has a hardware error
Lit up
The router has a hardware error
M2
Flashing
The router works properly
When M1 and M2 are
flashing synchronously, the
router
is
restoring
the
factory default settings.
Not lit
There is no device linked to the corresponding port
Lit up
There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity
WAN/LAN
(Link/Act)
Flashing
There is an active device linked to the corresponding port
Not lit
The linked device is running at 10Mbps
100M(WAN)
Lit up
The linked device is running at 100Mbps
Not lit
The linked device is running at 10Mbps or 100Mbps
1000M(LAN)
Lit up
The linked device is running at 1000Mbps
The front panel contains the following features. (Viewed from left to right)
¾
Reset:
Use the button to restore the router to the
factory defaults.
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There are two ways to reset the router:
Method one:
Use the
Factory Defaults
function on
System Tools
->
Factory Defaults
page in
the router's Web-based Utility.
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 restarts completely.
¾
WAN:
One RJ45 port for connecting the router to a cable, DSL modem or Ethernet
¾
LAN:
Eight 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 port for connecting the router to the local PCs
2.1.2
The Rear Panel
The rear panel of the TL-R480T only features a power receptacle, which is an AC power
receptacle. Connect the female of the power cord head here, and the male head to the AC power
outlet.
220V~
50Hz
0.1A
Figure 2-2
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 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
2.3
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
)
Note:
Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock
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from lightning.
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 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 2-3.
3.
Connect the DSL/Cable modem to the WAN port on the router, shown in figure 2-3.
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.
Figure 2-3

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