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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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... the unexpected 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. Powered by step in real time with virtually all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE.../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. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators...
... the unexpected 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. Powered by step in real time with virtually all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE.../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. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators...
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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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... flashing. Please press the WPS button on the front panel (View from left to the network by WPS function. 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 other wireless devices that the power adapter is available with a successful Internet connection. They...
... flashing. Please press the WPS button on the front panel (View from left to the network by WPS function. 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 other wireless devices that the power adapter is available with a successful Internet connection. They...
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... Internet configuration. If your ISP to this LAN port. On There is a device connected to this LAN port. (LAN1-4) Flash The modem router is sending or receiving data over this part of information with your ISP and make sure everything have already made a right connection, please ...or receiving data over this LAN port. ) Note: 1. If the Internet LED is available now. 2. You may need to Note 1. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide (USB) On Flash Off A storage device or printer has connected to make Internet connection correctly. The...
... Internet configuration. If your ISP to this LAN port. On There is a device connected to this LAN port. (LAN1-4) Flash The modem router is sending or receiving data over this part of information with your ISP and make sure everything have already made a right connection, please ...or receiving data over this LAN port. ) Note: 1. If the Internet LED is available now. 2. You may need to Note 1. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide (USB) On Flash Off A storage device or printer has connected to make Internet connection correctly. The...
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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. Method one: With the Router powered on the back Figure 1-2 ¾ POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect ... ON/OFF: The switch for the power. ¾ WPS: The switch for at least 5 seconds. For details, please refer to 2.3 Connecting the Router. ¾ Antennas: Used for the WiFi function. ¾ USB: The USB port connects to press and hold the Reset button 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. Method one: With the Router powered on the back Figure 1-2 ¾ POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect ... ON/OFF: The switch for the power. ¾ WPS: The switch for at least 5 seconds. For details, please refer to 2.3 Connecting the Router. ¾ Antennas: Used for the WiFi function. ¾ USB: The USB port connects to press and hold the Reset button for the WPS function...
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... into the ADSL port on the rear panel of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the wall socket. Step 1: Connect the ADSL Line. 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... end to the LAN port on the rear panel of the external splitter. Before cable connection, cut off the power supply and keep your ISP. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2. Step 2: Connect the Ethernet cable.
... into the ADSL port on the rear panel of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the wall socket. Step 1: Connect the ADSL Line. 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... end to the LAN port on the rear panel of the external splitter. Before cable connection, cut off the power supply and keep your ISP. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2. Step 2: Connect the Ethernet cable.
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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. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible. Figure 2-1 8
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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. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 3. Follow the steps below to configure your desktop, right click My Network Places, and then select Properties (shown in Figure 3-1). 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. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 3. Follow the steps below to configure your desktop, right click My Network Places, and then select Properties (shown in Figure 3-1). Figure 3-1 Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties. 9
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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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Now, you can configure the PC to verify the network connection. Type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the Modem Router has been established. If the result displayed is similar to the screen below, the connection between your desktop, select run the Ping command in the ... 3-4 You can run tab, type cmd or command in the screen above. Please click the Start menu on the next screen, and then press Enter. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows.
Now, you can configure the PC to verify the network connection. Type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the Modem Router has been established. If the result displayed is similar to the screen below, the connection between your desktop, select run the Ping command in the ... 3-4 You can run tab, type cmd or command in the screen above. Please click the Start menu on the next screen, and then press Enter. 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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TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to the screen...utility can check it following the steps below , it is 192.168.1.1, your PC and the Modem Router correct? If the Router's IP address is easy to the Figure 3-8. To access the configuration utility, open a web-...LEDs of LAN port which you link to the Modem Router. Enter admin for your PC correct? 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 lit...
TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to the screen...utility can check it following the steps below , it is 192.168.1.1, your PC and the Modem Router correct? If the Router's IP address is easy to the Figure 3-8. To access the configuration utility, open a web-...LEDs of LAN port which you link to the Modem Router. Enter admin for your PC correct? 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 lit...
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... Quick Setup menu to Tools menu→Internet Options→Connections→LAN Settings, in Figure 3-9. Go 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...
... Quick Setup menu to Tools menu→Internet Options→Connections→LAN Settings, in Figure 3-9. Go 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...
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Change the VPI or VCI values which are used to configuration, type in the correct values assigned by your connection. If you have been given specific settings for this to define a unique path 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 configuration, type in the correct values assigned by your connection. If you have been given specific settings for this to define a unique path for your ISP. Click Next. 14 TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-9 3.
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On this page, please confirm all parameters. 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 Figure 3-12 6. 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. Here we use the default SSID, select a Mode. Figure 3-11 5.
On this page, please confirm all parameters. 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 Figure 3-12 6. 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. Here we use the default SSID, select a Mode. Figure 3-11 5.
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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. Figure 3-14 16
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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. 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 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. 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.