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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: TD-W8968 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the...CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: TD-W8968 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the...CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
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... Requirements ...7 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 7 2.3 Connecting the Modem Router 7 Chapter 3. CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Configuring the Modem Router 17 4.1 Login ...17 4.2 Status...17 4.3 Quick Setup ...18 4.4 Network...18 4.4.1 WAN Settings...19 4.4.2 EWAN ...28 4.4.3 Interface Grouping ......39 Quick Installation Guide 9 3.1 Configuring the PC ...9 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 12 Chapter 4. Product Overview 2 1.1 Overview of the Modem Router 2 1.2 Main Features...3 1.3 Panel Layout...4 1.3.1 The Front Panel ...4 1.3.2 The Back Panel...6 Chapter 2.
... Requirements ...7 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 7 2.3 Connecting the Modem Router 7 Chapter 3. CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Configuring the Modem Router 17 4.1 Login ...17 4.2 Status...17 4.3 Quick Setup ...18 4.4 Network...18 4.4.1 WAN Settings...19 4.4.2 EWAN ...28 4.4.3 Interface Grouping ......39 Quick Installation Guide 9 3.1 Configuring the PC ...9 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 12 Chapter 4. Product Overview 2 1.1 Overview of the Modem Router 2 1.2 Main Features...3 1.3 Panel Layout...4 1.3.1 The Front Panel ...4 1.3.2 The Back Panel...6 Chapter 2.
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... found in your package: ¾ One TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ One Power Adapter for TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB 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-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router, including: • This User Guide •...
... found in your package: ¾ One TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ One Power Adapter for TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB 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-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router, including: • This User Guide •...
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...networking experience at the same time, which can fully meet the need of the Modem Router The TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. The incredible speed makes it is supported and detailed instructions are ...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 TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router utilizes integrated ADSL2+ transceiver and high speed MIPS CPU. In addition to the ...
...networking experience at the same time, which can fully meet the need of the Modem Router The TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. The incredible speed makes it is supported and detailed instructions are ...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 TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router utilizes integrated ADSL2+ transceiver and high speed MIPS CPU. In addition to the ...
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TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.2 Main Features ¾ Four 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports (Auto MDI/MDIX), one RJ11 port. ¾ Provides external splitter. ¾ Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology. ¾ Supports bridge mode and Router function. ¾ Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection. ¾ Downstream...
TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.2 Main Features ¾ Four 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports (Auto MDI/MDIX), one RJ11 port. ¾ Provides external splitter. ¾ Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology. ¾ Supports bridge mode and Router function. ¾ Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection. ¾ Downstream...
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... the wireless network. There is no data is operating in process and will continue for about 2 Slow Flash minutes. 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 Note 1 for troubleshooting. Please refer to Note...
... the wireless network. There is no data is operating in process and will continue for about 2 Slow Flash minutes. 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 Note 1 for troubleshooting. Please refer to Note...
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...: 1. If the ADSL LED is off, please check your ADSL LED is a device connected to Note 1. Refer to 2.3 Connecting the Modem Router for more information about how to check this USB port. If your Internet connection first. You may need to make sure if your Internet ...please refer to this LAN port. (LAN1-4) Flash The modem router is available now. 2. No storage device or printer is no device connected to the USB port. Off There is plugged into the USB port. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide (USB) On Flash Off A storage device...
...: 1. If the ADSL LED is off, please check your ADSL LED is a device connected to Note 1. Refer to 2.3 Connecting the Modem Router for more information about how to check this USB port. If your Internet connection first. You may need to make sure if your Internet ...please refer to this LAN port. (LAN1-4) Flash The modem router is available now. 2. No storage device or printer is no device connected to the USB port. Off There is plugged into the USB port. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide (USB) On Flash Off A storage device...
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...Method one: With the Router powered on the back Figure 1-2 ¾ POWER: The Power plug is where you can connect the Router to your PC or the other Ethernet network devices. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB 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. For details,...
...Method one: With the Router powered on the back Figure 1-2 ¾ POWER: The Power plug is where you can connect the Router to your PC or the other Ethernet network devices. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB 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. For details,...
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... the Ethernet cable. Method two：You can be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. ¾ Place the Router in a location where it . Connecting the Modem Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet). ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter... as to the LAN port on the rear panel of electromagnetic sensitive. 2.3 Connecting the Modem Router Before installing the device, please make calls at the same time. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2. Step 1: Connect the ADSL Line. Step 3: Power on the...
... the Ethernet cable. Method two：You can be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. ¾ Place the Router in a location where it . Connecting the Modem Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet). ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter... as to the LAN port on the rear panel of electromagnetic sensitive. 2.3 Connecting the Modem Router Before installing the device, please make calls at the same time. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2. Step 1: Connect the ADSL Line. Step 3: Power on the...
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Figure 2-1 8 Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the rear of the device and plug in the adapter to a electrical outlet or power extension. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Attach the power adapter.
Figure 2-1 8 Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the rear of the device and plug in the adapter to a electrical outlet or power extension. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Attach the power adapter.
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Step 1: Click the Start menu on your PC's IP address. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 3. Figure 3-1 Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties. 9 Follow the steps below to configure your desktop, right click My Network Places, and then select Properties (shown in Figure 3-1). Quick Installation Guide 3.1 Configuring the PC After you directly connect your PC to the Modem Router or connect your adapter to a Hub/Switch which has connected to the Modem Router, you need to configure it.
Step 1: Click the Start menu on your PC's IP address. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 3. Figure 3-1 Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties. 9 Follow the steps below to configure your desktop, right click My Network Places, and then select Properties (shown in Figure 3-1). Quick Installation Guide 3.1 Configuring the PC After you directly connect your PC to the Modem Router or connect your adapter to a Hub/Switch which has connected to the Modem Router, you need to configure it.
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TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Step 3: Select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties button. Figure 3-3 10
TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Step 3: Select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties button. Figure 3-3 10
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..., select run the Ping command in the field and press Enter. Figure 3-5 11 Type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the Modem Router has been established. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows. Please click the Start menu on the next screen, and then...
..., select run the Ping command in the field and press Enter. Figure 3-5 11 Type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the Modem Router has been established. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows. Please click the Start menu on the next screen, and then...
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...configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of LAN port which you link to the device and the LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, ... lower case letters. Figure 3-7 After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below : 1) Is the connection between your PC...
...configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of LAN port which you link to the device and the LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, ... lower case letters. Figure 3-7 After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below : 1) Is the connection between your PC...
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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 ...
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 ...
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If you have been given specific settings for your ISP. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-9 3. Change the VPI or VCI values which are used to define a unique path for this to configuration, type in the correct values assigned by your connection. Click Next. 14
If you have been given specific settings for your ISP. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-9 3. Change the VPI or VCI values which are used to define a unique path for this to configuration, type in the correct values assigned by your connection. Click Next. 14
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Set a Password or select Disable Security(Disable Security is not recommended.), and then click Next to make the configuration take effect. 15 Figure 3-12 6. On this page, please confirm all parameters. On the Wireless screen, we select PPPoE WAN Link Type for example, enter the Username, Password and Confirm Password given by your ISP, and then click Next. Figure 3-11 5. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-10 4. Click Previous to modify or click the Save button to continue. Here we use the default SSID, select a Mode.
Set a Password or select Disable Security(Disable Security is not recommended.), and then click Next to make the configuration take effect. 15 Figure 3-12 6. On this page, please confirm all parameters. On the Wireless screen, we select PPPoE WAN Link Type for example, enter the Username, Password and Confirm Password given by your ISP, and then click Next. Figure 3-11 5. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-10 4. Click Previous to modify or click the Save button to continue. Here we use the default SSID, select a Mode.
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Figure 3-14 16 You will see the Complete screen below, click Finish to complete these settings. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-13 7.
Figure 3-14 16 You will see the Complete screen below, click Finish to complete these settings. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-13 7.
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On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status Choose "Status", you will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. Configuring the Modem Router This chapter will see the corresponding information about Device Information, DSL, WAN, LAN and WLAN. 17 The detailed explanations for each Web page's key function and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you can see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 4.
On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status Choose "Status", you will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. Configuring the Modem Router This chapter will see the corresponding information about Device Information, DSL, WAN, LAN and WLAN. 17 The detailed explanations for each Web page's key function and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you can see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 4.
