TP-Link TL-R460 - Manual (Page 7)

TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide
Chapter 2: Introduction
2.1 Overview of the Router
The TL-R460 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-R460
Cable/DSL Router will allow you to connect your network better than ever, sharing Internet
Access, files and fun, easily and securely.
The TL-R460 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-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.
2.2 Features
Complies with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u standards
Built in 4-port 10/100Mbps switch
Ethernet connection to a WAN device, such as a Cable modem or DSL modem
Shares data and Internet access for the network, connecting Internet through
PPPoE on demand and disconnecting when idle
Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing
Supports Virtual Server, Port Triggering, and DMZ host
Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC
address filtering
Supports connecting/disconnecting Internet at a specified time of day
Supports access control, allowing parents and network administrators to establish
restricted access policies based on the time of day for children or staff
Supports TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, SNTP
Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN pass-through
Supports Traffic Statistics
Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, TCP-SYN-FLOOD filter
Ignores Ping packets from WAN or LAN ports
Supports firmware upgrade
Supports Remote and Web management
2.3 Panel Layout
2.3.1 The Front Panel
The front panel of the TL-R460 consists of several LED indicators, which is designed to
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