TP-Link TL-R480T+ SMB Broadband Router, 2× WAN, 3× LAN, Load Balancing

The TP-Link TL-R480T+ SMB Broadband Router is a reliable and scalable networking solution designed for small to medium businesses that require high performance and efficient bandwidth management. With its flexible port configuration and intelligent load balancing, the router supports up to four WAN connections simultaneously, ensuring optimized internet usage and consistent uptime. Advanced security features, robust traffic management tools, and professional-grade surge protection make it an ideal choice for enterprises seeking stability, control, and cost-effective internet sharing across multiple users and applications.

Product Features

Flexible WAN/LAN Port Configuration

Three changeable ports allow dynamic switching between LAN and WAN roles, enabling up to four WAN connections for bandwidth aggregation or redundancy.

Intelligent Load Balancing

Smart load balancing automatically distributes traffic based on bandwidth, connection load, or policy rules, improving network efficiency and stability.

Enterprise-Class Security

Protects against DoS attacks (TCP/UDP/ICMP Flooding, Ping of Death) with advanced IP/MAC/URL/Web filtering and access controls, ensuring safe and controlled internet usage.

Integrated PPPoE Server

Assigns PPPoE credentials and controls bandwidth per user, allowing only authenticated devices to access the internet. Includes session limit and expiration notifications via E-bulletin.

Centralized Network Management

Supports static routing, NAT forwarding, VLAN configuration, and traffic shaping. Ideal for businesses that need full control over internal network performance and access.

Professional Lightning Protection

Withstands electrical surges up to 4kV in properly grounded environments, protecting valuable network infrastructure from lightning damage.

Product Specifications

Hardware Features

• Standards and Protocols:
  IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DDNS
• Interface:
  • 1 fixed Ethernet WAN port
  • 1 fixed Ethernet LAN port
  • 3 changeable WAN/LAN ports
• Network Media Support:
  • 10BASE-T: UTP Cat 3, 4, 5 (max 100m)
  • 100BASE-TX: UTP Cat 5, 5e (max 100m)
• Button:
  Reset
• Power Supply:
  Internal universal power supply, AC 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz
• Memory:
  • Flash: 8MB
  • DRAM: 64MB
• LED Indicators:
  PWR, SYS, WAN, LAN, WAN/LAN
• Dimensions (W × D × H):
  11.6 × 7.1 × 1.7 in (294 × 180 × 44 mm)
  Standard 13-inch rack-mount width, 1U height
• Concurrent Sessions:
  Up to 30,000

Basic Functions

• WAN Connection Types:
  Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Dual Access, BigPond
• DHCP:
  DHCP Server, DHCP Client, Address Reservation
• MAC Clone:
  Supports WAN and LAN MAC address modification
• Switch Settings:
  Port Mirroring, Rate Control, Port Configuration, Port-based VLAN

Advanced Features

• Access Control List (ACL):
  IP, MAC, URL, and Web Filtering
• IGMP Support:
  IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping
• Forwarding:
  Virtual Server, Port Triggering, DMZ
• Load Balancing:
  Policy Routing, Link Backup
• NAT Capabilities:
  One-to-One NAT, Multi-Nets NAT
• Routing:
  Static Routing
• Security:
  FTP/SIP/PPTP/IPSec/H.323 ALG, DoS Defense, Ping of Death Protection
• Traffic Control:
  Bandwidth Control, Session Limiting