Chapter 1. Introduction; Overview Of The Router; Features - TP-Link TL-R480T+ User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router!

1.1 Overview of the Router

The TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN 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+ Dual-WAN 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.
TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router provides two WAN ports, with plugging two wan
lines, the export bandwidth of it could be multi-time-increased, enjoying various service from dif-
ferent ISPs. The router features fully automatically load balance policy, no need for any manually
work, it works with backup and load balancing functions. The connection will furbish when one line
is broken down, while the streaming will part automatically.
Featuring firewall and VPN Passthrough, the TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router re-
sists most common Internet attacks and ensures secure data connectivity and transmission over
the Internet.
TL-R480T+ Dual-WAN 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

Intel IXP core, main frequency up to 533Hz
Complies with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u , 802.3x, 802.1x standards
3 LAN ports, 2 WAN ports, backup connections automatically for each other
Support Port Bandwidth Control, Port Mirror, Port-based VLAN for LAN ports
Supports IP address-based QoS
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
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