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TL-R402M Cable/DSL Router User Guide

Appendix A: FAQ

1. How do I configure the router to access Internet by ADSL users?

1) First, configure the ADSL modem configured in RFC1483 bridge model.

2) Connect the Ethernet cable from your ADSL modem to the WAN port on the router. The

telephone cord plugs into the Line port of the ADSL modem.

3) Login to the router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click "WAN"

submenu. On the WAN page, select “PPPoE” for WAN Connection Type. Type user

name in the “User Name” field and password in the “Password” field, finish by clicking

“Connect”.

Figure 1 PPPoE Connection Type

4) If your ADSL lease is in “pay-according-time” mode, select “Connect on Demand” or

“connect Manually” for Internet connection mode. Type an appropriate number for “Max

Idle Time” to avoid wasting paid time. Otherwise, you can select “Auto-connecting” for

Internet connection mode.

Figure 2 PPPoE Connection Mode

Note:

¾ Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle

Time, since some applications visit the Internet continually in the background.

¾ If you are a Cable user, please configure the router following the above steps.

2. How do I configure the router to access Internet by Ethernet users?

1) Login to the router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click "WAN"

submenu. On the WAN page, select “Dynamic IP” for "WAN Connection Type", finish by

clicking “Save”.

2) Some ISPs require that you register the MAC address of your adapter, which is

connected to your cable or DSL modem during installation. If your ISP requires MAC

and then click "MAC Clone" submenu link. On the "MAC Clone" page, if your PC’s MAC

address is a proper MAC address, click the "Clone MAC Address" button and your PC’s

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