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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.
Powerful Data Processing Capability
+ Built-in MIPS 32 network processor and 64MB DDRII high-speed RAM allows the stability and
reliability for operation.
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.
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Hardware Wi-Fi On/Off button provides an easy way to turn wireless radio on or off
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.
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.
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.
