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Chapter 2 Introduction

Thanks for choosing the SafeStream Wireless N Gigabit Broadband VPN Router TL-ER604W.

2.1

Overview of the Router

The SafeStream Wireless N Gigabit Broadband VPN Router TL-ER604W from TP-LINK supports

Wireless N speed and Gigabit wired speeds on all ports. It integrates multiple VPN protocols,

high-security and high-performance VPN capabilities, making it an ideal choice for branch offices in

need of cost-effective secure remote connections to headquarters or remote offices. Furthermore,

together with many useful features including hardware-based WiFi On/Off button, Guest Networking,

App Control, and PPPoE Server functions, TL-ER604W is an ideal network solution for home or small

office consumers.

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Powerful Data Processing Capability

+ Built-in MIPS 32 network processor and 64MB DDRII high-speed RAM allows the stability and

reliability for operation.

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Wireless Feature

+ Wireless N speed provides an incredible high speed experience.

+ Supporting Guest Networking feature, which provides a secure network for guests outside of the

existing, potentially sensitive LAN.

+

Hardware Wi-Fi On/Off button provides an easy way to turn wireless radio on or off

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Virtual Private Network (VPN)

+ Providing comprehensive IPsec VPN with DES/3DES/AES encryptions, MD5/SHA1

identifications and automatically/manually IKE Pre-Share Key exchanges.

+ Supporting PPTP/L2TP VPN Server mode to allow the staff on business or remote branch office

to access the headquarter network.

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Online Behavior Management

+ Complete Functions of Access Rules can allow managers to select the network service levels to

block or allow applications of FTP downloading, Email, Web browsing and so on.

+ Deploying One-Click restricting of IM/P2P applications to save time & energy while reserving

exceptional groups for certain users.

+ Supporting URL Filtering to prevent potential hazards from visiting the malicious Web sites.

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Powerful Firewall

+ Supporting One-Click IP-MAC Binding to avoid ARP spoofing and guarantee a network without

stagnation.

+ Featured Attack Defense to protect the network from a variety of flood attack and packet

anomaly attack.

Section	Page
Package Contents	6
Chapter 1 About this Guide	7
1.1 Intended Readers	7
1.2 Conventions	7
1.3 Overview of this Guide	7
Chapter 2 Introduction	8
2.1 Overview of the Router	8
2.2 Features	9
2.3 Appearance	11
2.3.1 Front Panel	11
2.3.2 Rear Panel	12
Chapter 3 Configuration	13
3.1 Network	13
3.1.1 Status	13
3.1.2 System Mode	13
3.1.3 WAN	15
3.1.4 LAN	32
3.1.5 MAC Address	35
3.1.6 Switch	36
3.2 Wireless	42
3.2.1 Wireless Setting	42
3.2.2 MAC Filtering	55
3.2.3 Host Status	56
3.3 User Group	57
3.3.1 Group	57
3.3.2 User	58
3.3.3 View	59
3.4 Advanced	60
3.4.1 NAT	60
3.4.2 Traffic Control	68
3.4.3 Session Limit	71
3.4.4 Load Balance	73
3.4.5 Routing	77
3.5 Firewall	82
3.5.1 Anti ARP Spoofing	82
3.5.2 Attack Defense	85
3.5.3 MAC Filtering	87
3.5.4 Access Control	87
3.5.5 App Control	93
3.6 VPN	94
3.6.1 IKE	95
3.6.2 IPsec	99
3.6.3 L2TP/PPTP	105
3.7 Services	109
3.7.1 PPPoE Server	109
3.7.2 E-Bulletin	114
3.7.3 Dynamic DNS	116
3.7.4 UPnP	121
3.8 Maintenance	122
3.8.1 Admin Setup	122
3.8.2 Management	125
3.8.3 License	127
3.8.4 Statistics	128
3.8.5 Diagnostics	130
3.8.6 Time	132
3.8.7 Logs	133
Chapter 4 Application	135
4.1 Network Requirements	135
4.2 Network Topology	136
4.3 Configurations	136
4.3.1 Internet Setting	136
4.3.2 VPN Setting	138
4.3.3 Network Management	144
4.3.4 Network Security	148
Appendix A Hardware Specifications	153
Appendix B FAQ	154

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