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TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router Rev: 1.0.0 1910010752
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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: TD-W8970 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 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, ...
...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: TD-W8970 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 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, ...
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... should be found in your package: ¾ One TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ One Power Adapter for TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit 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-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router, including: • This User Guide • Other...
... should be found in your package: ¾ One TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ One Power Adapter for TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit 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-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router, including: • This User Guide • Other...
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...Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router provides complete data privacy. Before installing the Router, please look through this user guide. In addition to the ITU and ANSI specifications. ...for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can fully meet the need of the Modem Router The TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Quick Setup Wizard is also compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients...
...Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router provides complete data privacy. Before installing the Router, please look through this user guide. In addition to the ITU and ANSI specifications. ...for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can fully meet the need of the Modem Router The TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Quick Setup Wizard is also compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients...
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TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.2 Main Features ¾ Maximum wireless speed up to 300Mbps at 2.4GHz. ¾ Four 10/100/1000Mbps 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...-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports 3G/3.75G USB Modem Sharing, USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media Server. ¾ Supports Ethernet WAN (EWAN). ¾...
TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.2 Main Features ¾ Maximum wireless speed up to 300Mbps at 2.4GHz. ¾ Four 10/100/1000Mbps 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...-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports 3G/3.75G USB Modem Sharing, USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media Server. ¾ Supports Ethernet WAN (EWAN). ¾...
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TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 The modem router's LEDs are located on . Off The modem router is operating in progress. There is no successful Internet connection or the modem router is off. ADSL synchronization fails. Please refer to Note...connection. (Internet) Flash Off There is in Bridge mode. LED Explanation: Name Status Indication (Power) On The modem router is connected correctly. Please ensure that the power adapter is powered on the front panel (View from left to LED...
TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 The modem router's LEDs are located on . Off The modem router is operating in progress. There is no successful Internet connection or the modem router is off. ADSL synchronization fails. Please refer to Note...connection. (Internet) Flash Off There is in Bridge mode. LED Explanation: Name Status Indication (Power) On The modem router is connected correctly. Please ensure that the power adapter is powered on the front panel (View from left to LED...
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... now. 2. WPS handshaking is flashing. If the ADSL LED is off, please check your ADSL LED first. Refer to 2.3 Connecting the Modem Router for more information about 2 Slow Flash minutes. Please press the WPS button on the back panel) Off No storage device or printer is... refer to Note 1. On There is a device connected to this LAN port. (LAN1-4) Flash The modem router is sending or receiving data over the wireless network. TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide On Wireless is enabled but no device connected to this LAN port. (USB on other wireless...
... now. 2. WPS handshaking is flashing. If the ADSL LED is off, please check your ADSL LED first. Refer to 2.3 Connecting the Modem Router for more information about 2 Slow Flash minutes. Please press the WPS button on the back panel) Off No storage device or printer is... refer to Note 1. On There is a device connected to this LAN port. (LAN1-4) Flash The modem router is sending or receiving data over the wireless network. TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide On Wireless is enabled but no device connected to this LAN port. (USB on other wireless...
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... Utility. ¾ LAN4/WAN, LAN3, LAN2, LAN1: Through these ports, you can connect the modem router with the telephone. TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3.2 The Back Panel Figure 1-2 ¾ ADSL: Through the port, you can connect the modem router to your PC or the other Ethernet network devices. For details, please refer to a USB...
... Utility. ¾ LAN4/WAN, LAN3, LAN2, LAN1: Through these ports, you can connect the modem router with the telephone. TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3.2 The Back Panel Figure 1-2 ¾ ADSL: Through the port, you can connect the modem router to your PC or the other Ethernet network devices. For details, please refer to a USB...
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TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2. Figure 2-1 7 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. ...Safari. 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. ¾ Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. ¾ Make sure the cables and power...
TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2. Figure 2-1 7 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. ...Safari. 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. ¾ Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. ¾ Make sure the cables and power...
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TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm
TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm
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Figure 3-1 Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties. 10 Step 1: Click the Start menu on your PC's IP address. TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 3.1 Configuring the PC After you directly connect your PC to the modem router TD-W8970 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).
Figure 3-1 Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties. 10 Step 1: Click the Start menu on your PC's IP address. TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 3.1 Configuring the PC After you directly connect your PC to the modem router TD-W8970 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).
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TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Step 3: Select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties button. After that, click OK. 11 Figure 3-3 Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows.
TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Step 3: Select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties button. After that, click OK. 11 Figure 3-3 Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows.
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... connection between your desktop, select run the Ping command in the screen above. Type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the modem router has been established. TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: Figure 3-4 You can run tab, type cmd or command in the field and press Enter. If the result displayed...
... connection between your desktop, select run the Ping command in the screen above. Type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the modem router has been established. TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: Figure 3-4 You can run tab, type cmd or command in the field and press Enter. If the result displayed...
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... must be within the range of the browser. Enter admin for your PC correct? Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. 13 TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below : 1) Is the connection between your PC and the... Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. The LEDs of LAN port which you link to configure and manage the TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router.
... must be within the range of the browser. Enter admin for your PC correct? Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. 13 TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below : 1) Is the connection between your PC and the... Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. The LEDs of LAN port which you link to configure and manage the TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router.
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TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit 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-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit 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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Click Next. 15 TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-9 3. Change the VPI/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. Figure 3-10 4. Please select the Connection Type given by your ISP. Here we use PPPoE as an example. If you have been given specific settings for your ISP.
Click Next. 15 TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-9 3. Change the VPI/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. Figure 3-10 4. Please select the Connection Type given by your ISP. Here we use PPPoE as an example. If you have been given specific settings for your ISP.
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Enter the Username, Password and Confirm Password given by your configuration. 16 Figure 3-12 6. Click Back to modify or click the Save button to continue. Set a Password or select Disable Security(Disable Security is not recommended.), and then click Next to save your ISP, and then click Next. TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-11 5. On the Wireless screen, we use the default SSID, select a Mode. Figure 3-13 7. On this page, please confirm all parameters.
Enter the Username, Password and Confirm Password given by your configuration. 16 Figure 3-12 6. Click Back to modify or click the Save button to continue. Set a Password or select Disable Security(Disable Security is not recommended.), and then click Next to save your ISP, and then click Next. TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-11 5. On the Wireless screen, we use the default SSID, select a Mode. Figure 3-13 7. On this page, please confirm all parameters.
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TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-14 8. Figure 3-15 17 You will see the Complete screen below, click Finish to complete these settings.
TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-14 8. Figure 3-15 17 You will see the Complete screen below, click Finish to complete these settings.
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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. TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 4. Configuring the Modem Router This chapter will see the corresponding information about Device Information, DSL, WAN, LAN and WLAN. 18 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 eighteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.
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. TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 4. Configuring the Modem Router This chapter will see the corresponding information about Device Information, DSL, WAN, LAN and WLAN. 18 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 eighteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.
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TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-1 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2 Quick Installation Guide. 4.4 Operation Mode Choose "Operation Mode", and you will see the screen as shown in Figure 4-2. Select your desired mode and then click Save. 19
TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-1 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2 Quick Installation Guide. 4.4 Operation Mode Choose "Operation Mode", and you will see the screen as shown in Figure 4-2. Select your desired mode and then click Save. 19