Tp-Link TL-R402M [18/61] Chapter 4 configuring the router

TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide

Chapter 4. Configuring the Router

This chapter describes each web page's key functions.

4.1 Login

After your successful login, you can configure and manage the router. There are eight main

menus on the left of the web-based utility. Submenus will be available after you click one of the

main menus. The eight main menus are: Status, Quick Setup, Network, DHCP, Forwarding,

Security, Static Routing and System Tools. On the right of the web-based utility, there are the

detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page. To apply any settings you have

altered on the page, please click the Save button.

There are the detailed explanations for each web page's key functions below.

4.2 Status

The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. All information is

read-only.

LAN

This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, including the MAC address, IP

address and Subnet Mask.

WAN

These parameters apply to the WAN port of the router, including MAC address, IP address,

Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS server and WAN connection type. If PPPoE is chosen

as the WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you are accessing

the Internet. You can also cut the connection by clicking the button. If you have not connected to

the Internet, a Connect button will be shown, you can then establish the connection by clicking

the button.

Traffic Statistics

This field displays the router's traffic statistics.

System Up Time

The time of the router running from the time it is powered on or is reset.