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... CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: TD-W8960N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope ... standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
... CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: TD-W8960N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope ... standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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... following contents should be found in your package: ¾ One TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ One DC power Adapter for TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One RJ45 cable ¾ Two RJ11 cables ¾ One ADSL splitter ¾ One Resource CD for TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router, including: • This User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note...
... following contents should be found in your package: ¾ One TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ One DC power Adapter for TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One RJ45 cable ¾ Two RJ11 cables ¾ One ADSL splitter ¾ One Resource CD for TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router, including: • This User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note...
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...TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128 WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router...DMZ host for children or staff. The TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router utilizes integrated ADSL2+ transceiver and high speed MIPS CPU. ...
...TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128 WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router...DMZ host for children or staff. The TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router utilizes integrated ADSL2+ transceiver and high speed MIPS CPU. ...
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TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.2 Main Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps ¾ One RJ11 LINE port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX ¾ Quick ...
TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.2 Main Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps ¾ One RJ11 LINE port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX ¾ Quick ...
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... Off On Flashing Data is being transferred over wireless network Off The Wireless function is disabled LAN 1-4 On Flashing There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity There is an active device linked to the corresponding port QSS Off Slow Flash ...been successfully added to the network by QSS function. ) Note: After a device is connecting to right). TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel The Router's LEDs are located on Bridge mode The LINE port has connected to ISP's network The LINE port is ...
... Off On Flashing Data is being transferred over wireless network Off The Wireless function is disabled LAN 1-4 On Flashing There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity There is an active device linked to the corresponding port QSS Off Slow Flash ...been successfully added to the network by QSS function. ) Note: After a device is connecting to right). TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel The Router's LEDs are located on Bridge mode The LINE port has connected to ISP's network The LINE port is ...
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...adapter. ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for at least 5 seconds. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3.2 The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and RESET button are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. 1) Use the Restore Default function on Management -> settings... Port of Splitter or to the telephone line. ¾ 1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN): The ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ Reset: There are located on , use a pin to press and hold the RESET button for the power. ¾ Wireless Antennas: To receive and transmit the...
...adapter. ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for at least 5 seconds. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3.2 The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and RESET button are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. 1) Use the Restore Default function on Management -> settings... Port of Splitter or to the telephone line. ¾ 1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN): The ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ Reset: There are located on , use a pin to press and hold the RESET button for the power. ¾ Wireless Antennas: To receive and transmit the...
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...provided by using a separate splitter to the MODEM port of device. If there is available. After that, please install the Router according to have a wireless NIC and want to the following steps. Connect your PC and Switch/Hub in a well ventilated place far from any heater... the other end to divide the data and voice. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible. 6. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2. The external splitter has three ports: • LINE: Connect to the wall jack • PHONE: Connect to the...
...provided by using a separate splitter to the MODEM port of device. If there is available. After that, please install the Router according to have a wireless NIC and want to the following steps. Connect your PC and Switch/Hub in a well ventilated place far from any heater... the other end to divide the data and voice. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible. 6. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2. The external splitter has three ports: • LINE: Connect to the wall jack • PHONE: Connect to the...
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...IP address). 2. If you need instructions as to how to do this guide, we use all the default values for your PC. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 3. Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in the command prompt to the Figure 3-2, it... as you can be changed as to how to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router is any number from 2 to the LAN ports of your PC and the...
...IP address). 2. If you need instructions as to how to do this guide, we use all the default values for your PC. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 3. Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in the command prompt to the Figure 3-2, it... as you can be changed as to how to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router is any number from 2 to the LAN ports of your PC and the...
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.... 9 Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is failed. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide and the Router is 192.168.1.1, your PC's adapter should be used on your PC's IP address must be within the range of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-4. Figure 3-3 After a moment, a login window...
.... 9 Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is failed. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide and the Router is 192.168.1.1, your PC's adapter should be used on your PC's IP address must be within the range of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-4. Figure 3-3 After a moment, a login window...
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... Setup menu to configuration, type in the screen that your connection. Here we select PPPoE WAN Link Type for example, enter the Username and Password given by your ISP, and then click Next. 10 TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-4 ) Note: 1) Do not mix up , it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy...
... Setup menu to configuration, type in the screen that your connection. Here we select PPPoE WAN Link Type for example, enter the Username and Password given by your ISP, and then click Next. 10 TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-4 ) Note: 1) Do not mix up , it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy...
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On the Wireless Configurations screen, we use the default SSID, select Network Authentication (take WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for example), set a Pre-Shared Key, and then click Save to configure the WAN Service over ATM interface. 4. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-6 ) Note: The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you to continue. 11
On the Wireless Configurations screen, we use the default SSID, select Network Authentication (take WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for example), set a Pre-Shared Key, and then click Save to configure the WAN Service over ATM interface. 4. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-6 ) Note: The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you to continue. 11
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Now, your ADSL Modem Router has been configured and is rebooting. Figure 3-8 6. Please do not power off the Router while it's rebooting. 12 You will be cleared after clicking the Save button on this Quick Setup page. 5. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-7 ) Note: All the existed ATM&WAN service will see the Finish screen below, click Reboot to save these settings.
Now, your ADSL Modem Router has been configured and is rebooting. Figure 3-8 6. Please do not power off the Router while it's rebooting. 12 You will be cleared after clicking the Save button on this Quick Setup page. 5. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-7 ) Note: All the existed ATM&WAN service will see the Finish screen below, click Reboot to save these settings.
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Figure 3-10 Figure 3-11 ) Note: More detailed configurations please refer to Layer2 Interface list (4.4.1 Layer2 Interface) shown in Figure 3-10 and WAN Service list (4.4.2 WAN Service) shown in Figure 3-11. You will see the current configuration has been added to 4.4.1 Layer2 Interface and 4.4.2 WAN Service. 13 TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-9 7.
Figure 3-10 Figure 3-11 ) Note: More detailed configurations please refer to Layer2 Interface list (4.4.1 Layer2 Interface) shown in Figure 3-10 and WAN Service list (4.4.2 WAN Service) shown in Figure 3-11. You will see the current configuration has been added to 4.4.1 Layer2 Interface and 4.4.2 WAN Service. 13 TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-9 7.
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...screen (shown in use. The first table indicates the information about the Router and its current settings in Figure 4-1). The second table displays the current status of the Router configured on the Advanced Setup screen. This information will vary depending on ... Device Info Choose "Device Info" menu, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the six main menus on the settings of the TD-W8960N connection. Click any of the Web-based utility. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 4.
...screen (shown in use. The first table indicates the information about the Router and its current settings in Figure 4-1). The second table displays the current status of the Router configured on the Advanced Setup screen. This information will vary depending on ... Device Info Choose "Device Info" menu, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the six main menus on the settings of the TD-W8960N connection. Click any of the Web-based utility. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 4.
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Click any one of Service and DNS will be able to configure the corresponding function. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: Click the other submenus under the main menu. Among the submenus, Layer2 Interface, WAN Service, LAN etc. This Advanced Setup... connection (4.4.2 WAN Service) for the further configuration. 4.4.1 Layer2 Interface Choose "Advanced Setup"Æ"Layer2 Interface", and you , and then to configure the Router for each subsection are default menus, while NAT, IP/MAC filtering of the Security, Quality of them, and you will be able to view the...
Click any one of Service and DNS will be able to configure the corresponding function. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: Click the other submenus under the main menu. Among the submenus, Layer2 Interface, WAN Service, LAN etc. This Advanced Setup... connection (4.4.2 WAN Service) for the further configuration. 4.4.1 Layer2 Interface Choose "Advanced Setup"Æ"Layer2 Interface", and you , and then to configure the Router for each subsection are default menus, while NAT, IP/MAC filtering of the Security, Quality of them, and you will be able to view the...
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...198;"Layer2 InterfaceÆATM interface", you can add a new interface in the next screen. 16 TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ ATM Interface: Configure the Router to access Internet as an ADSL user. ISP provides you Broadband Internet Service and the Ethernet Interface with... RJ11 connector. (Figure 2-1) ¾ ETH Interface: Configure the Router to access Internet as an Ethernet user. Figure 4-2...
...198;"Layer2 InterfaceÆATM interface", you can add a new interface in the next screen. 16 TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ ATM Interface: Configure the Router to access Internet as an ADSL user. ISP provides you Broadband Internet Service and the Ethernet Interface with... RJ11 connector. (Figure 2-1) ¾ ETH Interface: Configure the Router to access Internet as an Ethernet user. Figure 4-2...
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...for single service over one connection, VLAN MUX Mode for multiple Vlan service over one connection, and MSC Mode for Multiple Service over the Link Type you have selected. The default type is provided by your ISP. Uses the default setting, if you want to adopt QoS (Quality...EoA option of applications. While QoS consumes system resources; therefore the number of the service assigned by your ISP in the drop-down list. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-3 ¾ VPI/VCI: the VPI and VCI values provided by your ISP. Besides 17 The options include EoA (it...
...for single service over one connection, VLAN MUX Mode for multiple Vlan service over one connection, and MSC Mode for Multiple Service over the Link Type you have selected. The default type is provided by your ISP. Uses the default setting, if you want to adopt QoS (Quality...EoA option of applications. While QoS consumes system resources; therefore the number of the service assigned by your ISP in the drop-down list. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-3 ¾ VPI/VCI: the VPI and VCI values provided by your ISP. Besides 17 The options include EoA (it...
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... be described in the next screen. Click Apply/Save to save your settings and then you can configure ETH WAN interfaces on the screen below. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide this, it cannot be added to the Web-based Utility, the detailed configuration will see the screen similar to Figure 4-6. 18 Figure...
... be described in the next screen. Click Apply/Save to save your settings and then you can configure ETH WAN interfaces on the screen below. TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide this, it cannot be added to the Web-based Utility, the detailed configuration will see the screen similar to Figure 4-6. 18 Figure...
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TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-6 ¾ Remove: Select the check box in the table on the screen above and then click the Remove button, the corresponding interface ...
TD-W8960N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-6 ¾ Remove: Select the check box in the table on the screen above and then click the Remove button, the corresponding interface ...