Tp-Link TL-R488T [4/90] Chapter 4 configuring the router 15

CONTENTS

Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................................... 2

1.1 Overview of the Router..................................................................................... 2

1.2 Features ........................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Conventions...................................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2 Hardware installation........................................................................... 4

2.1 Panel Layout..................................................................................................... 4

2.1.1 The Front Panel ...............................................................................................4

2.1.2 The Rear Panel................................................................................................5

2.2 System Requirements ...................................................................................... 5

2.3 Installation Environment Requirements ............................................................ 5

2.4 Connecting the Router...................................................................................... 5

Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide...................................................................... 7

3.1 Configure PC .................................................................................................... 7

3.2 Login............................................................................................................... 11

Chapter 4 Configuring the Router...................................................................... 15

4.1 Status ............................................................................................................. 15

4.2 Quick Setup .................................................................................................... 17

4.3 Network .......................................................................................................... 17

4.3.1 LAN ................................................................................................................17

4.3.2 WAN...............................................................................................................18

4.3.3 Network service detection..............................................................................29

4.3.4 MAC Clone.....................................................................................................31

4.3.5 Flow Balance .................................................................................................31

4.3.6 Balance Policy ...............................................................................................33

4.3.7 WAN Port Parameter .....................................................................................35

4.4 DHCP ............................................................................................................. 36

4.4.1 DHCP Settings...............................................................................................37

4.4.2 DHCP Clients List ..........................................................................................38

4.4.3 Address Reservation .....................................................................................38

4.5 Forwarding...................................................................................................... 40

4.5.1 Virtual Servers ...............................................................................................40

4.5.2 Port Triggering ...............................................................................................42

4.5.3 DMZ ...............................................................................................................44

4.5.4 UPnP..............................................................................................................44

4.6 Security........................................................................................................... 45

4.6.1 Firewall...........................................................................................................45