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... supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. 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-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router provides complete data privacy. The router provides up to the ITU and ANSI specifications...
... supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. 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-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router provides complete data privacy. The router provides up to the ITU and ANSI specifications...
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... integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user. ¾ Real-time Configuration and device monitoring. ¾ Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit). ¾ Built-in DHCP server. ¾ Built-in firewall, supporting IP/MAC filter, Application filter and URL filter. ¾ Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and IP Address Mapping. ¾ Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing. ¾ Supports system log and flow Statistics. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. ¾ Provides WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK data security...
... integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user. ¾ Real-time Configuration and device monitoring. ¾ Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit). ¾ Built-in DHCP server. ¾ Built-in firewall, supporting IP/MAC filter, Application filter and URL filter. ¾ Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and IP Address Mapping. ¾ Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing. ¾ Supports system log and flow Statistics. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. ¾ Provides WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK data security...
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... refer to the network by WPS function. Quick Flash A wireless device has failed to be added to Note 2 for troubleshooting. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to LED Explanation. For details, please refer to right). Flash The ADSL negotiation is synchronized and ready to 4.6.2 WPS Settings for about 2 Slow Flash minutes. Flash Off The modem router is disabled. Please refer to use. Wireless function is...
... refer to the network by WPS function. Quick Flash A wireless device has failed to be added to Note 2 for troubleshooting. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to LED Explanation. For details, please refer to right). Flash The ADSL negotiation is synchronized and ready to 4.6.2 WPS Settings for about 2 Slow Flash minutes. Flash Off The modem router is disabled. Please refer to use. Wireless function is...
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...: Restore the default setting from "Maintenance-SysRestart" of the Router's Web-based Utility. ¾ WiFi: The switch for the WiFi function. ¾ USB: The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer. ¾ LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4/WAN: Through these ports, you can connect the Router to 2.3 Connecting the Router. ¾ Antennas: Used for wireless operation and data transmit. 6 For details, please refer to your PC or the other Ethernet network devices. And the Router will reboot to Cable/FTTH/VDSL/ADSL device...
...: Restore the default setting from "Maintenance-SysRestart" of the Router's Web-based Utility. ¾ WiFi: The switch for the WiFi function. ¾ USB: The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer. ¾ LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4/WAN: Through these ports, you can connect the Router to 2.3 Connecting the Router. ¾ Antennas: Used for wireless operation and data transmit. 6 For details, please refer to your PC or the other Ethernet network devices. And the Router will reboot to Cable/FTTH/VDSL/ADSL device...
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...; The Router can access the Internet and make sure your broadband service provided by your hands dry. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2. Connecting the Modem Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet). ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors. ¾ TCP/IP protocol on the rear panel of electromagnetic sensitive. 2.3 Connecting the Modem Router Before installing the device, please make calls at the same time. Step 1: Connect the ADSL Line. The external...
...; The Router can access the Internet and make sure your broadband service provided by your hands dry. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2. Connecting the Modem Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet). ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors. ¾ TCP/IP protocol on the rear panel of electromagnetic sensitive. 2.3 Connecting the Modem Router Before installing the device, please make calls at the same time. Step 1: Connect the ADSL Line. The external...
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... your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: Figure 3-8 1) Do not mix up the user name and password with your ADSL account user name and password which are needed for PPP connections. 2) If the above screen does not pop up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it. 2. Go to access Quick Setup Wizard...
... your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: Figure 3-8 1) Do not mix up the user name and password with your ADSL account user name and password which are needed for PPP connections. 2) If the above screen does not pop up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it. 2. Go to access Quick Setup Wizard...
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... and WAN Service in the next screen (shown in the screen similar to Figure 4-2, which are five different configurations for the connection types, which describes the WAN port settings and the relevant manipulation to each interface. There are Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, IPoA, and Bridge. Figure 4-2 Click Add to add a new entry, you will see the WAN Port Information Table in Figure 4-3). 19 TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 4.4.1 WAN Settings Choose "Network"Æ"WAN Settings...
... and WAN Service in the next screen (shown in the screen similar to Figure 4-2, which are five different configurations for the connection types, which describes the WAN port settings and the relevant manipulation to each interface. There are Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, IPoA, and Bridge. Figure 4-2 Click Add to add a new entry, you will see the WAN Port Information Table in Figure 4-3). 19 TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 4.4.1 WAN Settings Choose "Network"Æ"WAN Settings...
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.... TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ DNS Server/ Secondary DNS Server: Here you can set DNS Server (at least one) manually. If this box then you can change the default value unless required by your ISP. 22 The default MTU value is disabled, and if you change the MTU size. Some ISPs use a firewall, or else without a firewall. ¾ Enable IGMP Proxy: IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is a type of a local area network to the Internet...
.... TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ DNS Server/ Secondary DNS Server: Here you can set DNS Server (at least one) manually. If this box then you can change the default value unless required by your ISP. 22 The default MTU value is disabled, and if you change the MTU size. Some ISPs use a firewall, or else without a firewall. ¾ Enable IGMP Proxy: IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is a type of a local area network to the Internet...
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... option. ¾ Enable Fullcone NAT: It is disabled, and if you are not sure, please contact your ISP. ¾ Enable NAT: This technology translates the IP addresses of NAT, if not enabled, the default NAT will act. ¾ Enable SPI Firewall: A SPI firewall enhances network's security. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-5 Click Advanced, advanced selections for client devices, such as the Modem Router. If this box then you change the MTU size. Check this Modem Router is not...
... option. ¾ Enable Fullcone NAT: It is disabled, and if you are not sure, please contact your ISP. ¾ Enable NAT: This technology translates the IP addresses of NAT, if not enabled, the default NAT will act. ¾ Enable SPI Firewall: A SPI firewall enhances network's security. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-5 Click Advanced, advanced selections for client devices, such as the Modem Router. If this box then you change the MTU size. Check this Modem Router is not...
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... a default setting. ¾ Choose the right connection type according to use an ATM Interface, choose PPPoA in the drop-down list, the default method is traffic send or receive, the connection will be automatically on. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ PPP Username/Password/Confirm Password: Enter the User Name, Password and Confirm Password provided by your ISP. And once there is AUTO_AUTH, and you need to your needs: For PPPoE connection...
... a default setting. ¾ Choose the right connection type according to use an ATM Interface, choose PPPoA in the drop-down list, the default method is traffic send or receive, the connection will be automatically on. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ PPP Username/Password/Confirm Password: Enter the User Name, Password and Confirm Password provided by your ISP. And once there is AUTO_AUTH, and you need to your needs: For PPPoE connection...
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... Interfaces you can use MAC Address Clone function. The default is the amount of time in which a network user will be allowed connection to the Modem Router with each other. 4.4.6 ALG Settings Choose menu "Advanced Setup"Æ"ALG Settings", and then you have configured on the section 4.4.1 WAN Settings, 4.4.2 Ethernet WAN and its default MAC Address. The detailed configuration about DHCP server, please refer to clone your current PC MAC, and then click Save. ) Note: Figure 4-16 Only the WAN Ports can configure...
... Interfaces you can use MAC Address Clone function. The default is the amount of time in which a network user will be allowed connection to the Modem Router with each other. 4.4.6 ALG Settings Choose menu "Advanced Setup"Æ"ALG Settings", and then you have configured on the section 4.4.1 WAN Settings, 4.4.2 Ethernet WAN and its default MAC Address. The detailed configuration about DHCP server, please refer to clone your current PC MAC, and then click Save. ) Note: Figure 4-16 Only the WAN Ports can configure...
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... tunnels to transfer data across NAT, click Enable. • TFTP ALG - To allow TFTP clients and servers to pass through the Modem Router, click Enable. ¾ Application Layer Gateway (ALG) - Click the Save button to pass through the Modem Router, click Enable. • IPSec Passthrough - TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-17 ¾ Virtual Private Network (VPN) - Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a suite of cryptographic security services. To allow...
... tunnels to transfer data across NAT, click Enable. • TFTP ALG - To allow TFTP clients and servers to pass through the Modem Router, click Enable. ¾ Application Layer Gateway (ALG) - Click the Save button to pass through the Modem Router, click Enable. • IPSec Passthrough - TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-17 ¾ Virtual Private Network (VPN) - Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a suite of cryptographic security services. To allow...
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... add a new wireless device to save your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device: You can add a new device to the existing network manually by WPS (also called QSS) function. b). TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ WEP Index: This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX). It indicates the index of the Modem Router can get a new random value for WPS function meanwhile. Use...
... add a new wireless device to save your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device: You can add a new device to the existing network manually by WPS (also called QSS) function. b). TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ WEP Index: This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX). It indicates the index of the Modem Router can get a new random value for WPS function meanwhile. Use...
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... client device Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. Step 3: "Connect successfully" will appear. Then click Connect button. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide You can also keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-26, then the following figure) Figure 4-27 Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the client device directly. Enter the client device's PIN on , the client device has successfully connected to the Modem Router...
... client device Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. Step 3: "Connect successfully" will appear. Then click Connect button. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide You can also keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-26, then the following figure) Figure 4-27 Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the client device directly. Enter the client device's PIN on , the client device has successfully connected to the Modem Router...
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... to use wireless security, check this radio button. There are three wireless security modes supported by the Modem Router: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key), WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key). Please make sure the Wireless Function is disabled. Step 4: Refer back to your wireless network. Step 3: When the WPS LED is also labeled on the bottom of the following modes to enable security. 45 TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 1: On the client device, enter the PIN number listed on the Modem Router's Wi...
... to use wireless security, check this radio button. There are three wireless security modes supported by the Modem Router: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key), WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key). Please make sure the Wireless Function is disabled. Step 4: Refer back to your wireless network. Step 3: When the WPS LED is also labeled on the bottom of the following modes to enable security. 45 TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 1: On the client device, enter the PIN number listed on the Modem Router's Wi...
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... End port). ¾ IP Address: The IP address of External Service Ports. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: RIP cannot be configured on your LAN. If the Common 60 Click the Add New button. (pop-up public services on the WAN Interface which has NAT enabled (such as a service port, and all protocols supported by the Modem Router). ¾ Status: The status of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.9.1 Virtual Servers Choose menu "Forwarding" → "Virtual Servers...
... End port). ¾ IP Address: The IP address of External Service Ports. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: RIP cannot be configured on your LAN. If the Common 60 Click the Add New button. (pop-up public services on the WAN Interface which has NAT enabled (such as a service port, and all protocols supported by the Modem Router). ¾ Status: The status of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.9.1 Virtual Servers Choose menu "Forwarding" → "Virtual Servers...
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... . 1. you can click the Add New button or Edit button, and then you can operate it in accord with your desire (shown in the LAN. ¾ Bound: Check this option to save it. Select the Bind checkbox. 4. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 4.13.1 Binding Settings This page displays the IP & MAC Binding Setting table; Figure 4-68 To add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the...
... . 1. you can click the Add New button or Edit button, and then you can operate it in accord with your desire (shown in the LAN. ¾ Bound: Check this option to save it. Select the Bind checkbox. 4. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 4.13.1 Binding Settings This page displays the IP & MAC Binding Setting table; Figure 4-68 To add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the...
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...; Firmware Version: Displays the current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version: Displays the current hardware version. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-79 Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. • The default User Name: admin • The default Password: admin • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ) Note: All changed settings will be lost when defaults are restored. 4.16.8 Firmware Upgrade Choose menu "System Tools → Firmware Upgrade", and then you save the downloaded file on...
...; Firmware Version: Displays the current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version: Displays the current hardware version. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-79 Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. • The default User Name: admin • The default Password: admin • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ) Note: All changed settings will be lost when defaults are restored. 4.16.8 Firmware Upgrade Choose menu "System Tools → Firmware Upgrade", and then you save the downloaded file on...
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TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 3) Consult your ISP and make sure all the VPI/VCI, Connection Type, account username and password are any mistakes, please correct the settings and try again. 4) If you still cannot access the Internet, please restore your Modem Router to its factory default settings and reconfigure your Modem Router by following the instructions in 4.1 Login. 5) Please feel free to contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists. ) Note: For more...
TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 3) Consult your ISP and make sure all the VPI/VCI, Connection Type, account username and password are any mistakes, please correct the settings and try again. 4) If you still cannot access the Internet, please restore your Modem Router to its factory default settings and reconfigure your Modem Router by following the instructions in 4.1 Login. 5) Please feel free to contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists. ) Note: For more...
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... to 6:00 PM. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Appendix C: Technical Support Technical Support „ For more troubleshooting help, go to: www.tp-link.com/support/faq.asp „ To download the latest Firmware, Driver, Utility and User Guide, go to: www.tp-link.com/support/download.asp „ For all other technical support, please contact us by using the following details: Global Tel: +86 755 26504400 E-mail: support@tp-link.com Service time: 24hrs, 7 days...
... to 6:00 PM. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Appendix C: Technical Support Technical Support „ For more troubleshooting help, go to: www.tp-link.com/support/faq.asp „ To download the latest Firmware, Driver, Utility and User Guide, go to: www.tp-link.com/support/download.asp „ For all other technical support, please contact us by using the following details: Global Tel: +86 755 26504400 E-mail: support@tp-link.com Service time: 24hrs, 7 days...
