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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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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 ...31 4.4.4 LAN Settings ...32 4.4.5 MAC ...Address Reservation...38 4.5.4 Conditional Pool ...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. CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Connecting the Modem...
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 ...31 4.4.4 LAN Settings ...32 4.4.5 MAC ...Address Reservation...38 4.5.4 Conditional Pool ...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. CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Connecting the Modem...
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... Guide Package Contents The following contents should be 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 • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above ...
... Guide Package Contents The following contents should be 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 • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above ...
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... network administrators 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. Since the Router is also compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 1. The performance of this guide to know...
... network administrators 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. Since the Router is also compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 1. The performance of this guide to know...
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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...
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...
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... sending or receiving data over the wireless network. Please refer to LED Explanation. Flash Off The modem router is off. 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 . Flash There is in Bridge mode. For details, please refer to Note 2 for...
... sending or receiving data over the wireless network. Please refer to LED Explanation. Flash Off The modem router is off. 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 . Flash There is in Bridge mode. For details, please refer to Note 2 for...
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... more information about how to the USB port. If you have been input correctly. 5 The modem router is available now. 2. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide (USB) On Flash Off A storage device or printer has connected to make sure everything have already made a right connection, please contact your Internet ...
... more information about how to the USB port. If you have been input correctly. 5 The modem router is available now. 2. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide (USB) On Flash Off A storage device or printer has connected to make sure everything have already made a right connection, please contact your Internet ...
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...switch for at least 5 seconds. For details, please refer to 2.3 Connecting the Router. ¾ Antennas: Used for the WPS function. 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. And the Router will be able to connect to ...
...switch for at least 5 seconds. For details, please refer to 2.3 Connecting the Router. ¾ Antennas: Used for the WPS function. 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. And the Router will be able to connect to ...
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... the other end into the ADSL port on the rear panel of a network cable to 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... ¾ The Product should not be located where it will be placed on the rear panel of electromagnetic sensitive. 2.3 Connecting the Modem Router Before installing the device, please make calls at the same time. Method one: Plug one end of , and insert the other end to...
... the other end into the ADSL port on the rear panel of a network cable to 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... ¾ The Product should not be located where it will be placed on the rear panel of electromagnetic sensitive. 2.3 Connecting the Modem Router Before installing the device, please make calls at the same time. Method one: Plug one end of , and insert the other end to...
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The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible. 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. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Attach the power adapter.
The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible. 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. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Attach the power adapter.
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Figure 3-1 Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties. 9 Step 1: Click the Start menu on your PC's IP address. 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. Follow the steps below to configure your desktop, right click My Network Places, and then select Properties (shown in Figure 3-1). 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 Step 1: Click the Start menu on your PC's IP address. 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. Follow the steps below to configure your desktop, right click My Network Places, and then select Properties (shown in Figure 3-1). TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 3.
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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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Type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the Modem Router has been established. Figure 3-5 11 Now, you can configure the PC to verify the network connection. Please click the Start menu on the next screen, ... automatically" in the field and press Enter. After that, click OK. ) Note: Figure 3-4 You can run tab, type cmd or command in the screen above. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows.
Type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the Modem Router has been established. Figure 3-5 11 Now, you can configure the PC to verify the network connection. Please click the Start menu on the next screen, ... automatically" in the field and press Enter. After that, click OK. ) Note: Figure 3-4 You can run tab, type cmd or command in the screen above. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows.
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...the screen shown below, it following the steps below: 1) Is the connection between your PC and the Modem Router correct? The LEDs of LAN port which you link to the Modem Router. Enter admin for your PC's adapter should be lit. 2) Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User ...Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. 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. Figure 3-6 You can be within the range of the browser. The Web-based utility can check it means that your PC's IP ...
...the screen shown below, it following the steps below: 1) Is the connection between your PC and the Modem Router correct? The LEDs of LAN port which you link to the Modem Router. Enter admin for your PC's adapter should be lit. 2) Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User ...Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. 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. Figure 3-6 You can be within the range of the browser. The Web-based utility can check it means that your PC's IP ...
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Click Quick Setup menu to a proxy. After your Web-browser has been set to access Quick Setup Wizard. 13 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 ...
Click Quick Setup menu to a proxy. After your Web-browser has been set to access Quick Setup Wizard. 13 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. Click Next. 14 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.
If you have been given specific settings for your ISP. Click Next. 14 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.
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Click Previous to modify or click the Save button to continue. 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. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-10 4. Set a Password or select Disable Security(Disable Security is not recommended.), and then click Next to make the configuration take effect. 15 On this page, please confirm all parameters. Here we use the default SSID, select a Mode. Figure 3-12 6. Figure 3-11 5.
Click Previous to modify or click the Save button to continue. 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. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-10 4. Set a Password or select Disable Security(Disable Security is not recommended.), and then click Next to make the configuration take effect. 15 On this page, please confirm all parameters. Here we use the default SSID, select a Mode. Figure 3-12 6. Figure 3-11 5.
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Figure 3-14 16 TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-13 7. You will see the Complete screen below, click Finish to complete these settings.
Figure 3-14 16 TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-13 7. You will see the Complete screen below, click Finish to complete these settings.
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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. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status Choose "Status", you will see the corresponding information about Device Information, DSL, WAN, LAN and WLAN. 17 Configuring the Modem Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 4.
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. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status Choose "Status", you will see the corresponding information about Device Information, DSL, WAN, LAN and WLAN. 17 Configuring the Modem Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 4.