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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Directive(ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, ...-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is in conformity with the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: TD-W8961ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of...
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Directive(ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, ...-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is in conformity with the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: TD-W8961ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of...
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Package Contents The following contents should be found in your package: ¾ One TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ One Power Adapter for TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One RJ45 cable ¾ Two RJ11 cables ¾ One ADSL splitter ¾ One Resource CD, which includes this User Guide ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. 1
Package Contents The following contents should be found in your package: ¾ One TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ One Power Adapter for TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One RJ45 cable ¾ Two RJ11 cables ¾ One ADSL splitter ¾ One Resource CD, which includes this User Guide ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. 1
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... is supplied and friendly help to protect your network from potentially devastating intrusions by malicious agents from the 2 TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router. 1.1 Product Overview The device is designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection for the...
... is supplied and friendly help to protect your network from potentially devastating intrusions by malicious agents from the 2 TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router. 1.1 Product Overview The device is designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection for the...
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TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Internet when idle. ¾ Provides reliable ESD and surge-protect function with quick response semi-conductive surge protection circuit. ¾ High speed and ... upgrade and Web management. ¾ Provides WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK data security, TKIP/AES encryption security. ¾ Provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). 1.3 Conventions The Router or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for...
TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Internet when idle. ¾ Provides reliable ESD and surge-protect function with quick response semi-conductive surge protection circuit. ¾ High speed and ... upgrade and Web management. ¾ Provides WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK data security, TKIP/AES encryption security. ¾ Provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). 1.3 Conventions The Router or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for...
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... the first 2 minutes. A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS function. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 The Front Panel Figure 2-1 The LEDs locate on Bridge mode. Power is wireless data being transferred over the 1-4...LAN(1-4) Off QSS Slow Flash On Quick Flash Indication Power is abnormal. A successful PPP connection has been built. A wireless device is linked up. The LINE port is connecting to LED Explanation. The LINE port is a successful connection on the corresponding 1-4 ...
... the first 2 minutes. A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS function. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 The Front Panel Figure 2-1 The LEDs locate on Bridge mode. Power is wireless data being transferred over the 1-4...LAN(1-4) Off QSS Slow Flash On Quick Flash Indication Power is abnormal. A successful PPP connection has been built. A wireless device is linked up. The LINE port is connecting to LED Explanation. The LINE port is a successful connection on the corresponding 1-4 ...
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... LINE: Through the port, you can connect the router with the telephone. Or you can connect them by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on , use a pin to press and hold the Reset button for wireless operation and data transmit. 2.3 Installation Environment ¾... a location where it will reboot to its factory default settings. For details, please refer to 2.4 Connecting the Router ¾ Antenna: Used for at least 5 seconds. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: After a device is where you will connect the power adapter. ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for ...
... LINE: Through the port, you can connect the router with the telephone. Or you can connect them by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on , use a pin to press and hold the Reset button for wireless operation and data transmit. 2.3 Installation Environment ¾... a location where it will reboot to its factory default settings. For details, please refer to 2.4 Connecting the Router ¾ Antenna: Used for at least 5 seconds. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: After a device is where you will connect the power adapter. ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for ...
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... computer's Ethernet port or a regular hub/switch port, and the other end to a wall outlet or power extension. 6 Step 4: Attach the power adapter. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard...
... computer's Ethernet port or a regular hub/switch port, and the other end to a wall outlet or power extension. 6 Step 4: Attach the power adapter. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard...
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TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide 3.1 Configure PC After you directly connect your PC to the TD-W8961ND or connect your adapter to a Hub/Switch which has connected to the Router, you need to configure it.. Figure 3-1 Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties. 8 Follow the steps below to configure your desktop, right click My Network Places, and then select Properties (shown in Figure 3-1). Step 1: Click the Start menu on your PC's IP address.
TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide 3.1 Configure PC After you directly connect your PC to the TD-W8961ND or connect your adapter to a Hub/Switch which has connected to the Router, you need to configure it.. Figure 3-1 Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties. 8 Follow the steps below to configure your desktop, right click My Network Places, and then select Properties (shown in Figure 3-1). Step 1: Click the Start menu on your PC's IP address.
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Figure 3-3 9 TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N 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 9 TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Step 3: Select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties button.
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... and press Enter. Please click the Start menu on the next screen, and then press Enter. Type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the Router has been established. Figure 3-5 10 After that, click OK. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows.
... and press Enter. Please click the Start menu on the next screen, and then press Enter. Type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the Router has been established. Figure 3-5 10 After that, click OK. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows.
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...: Start your PC has not connected to the Router. You can check it means that , you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter should be within the range of the Router in the URL field: 192.168.1.1. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to...
...: Start your PC has not connected to the Router. You can check it means that , you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter should be within the range of the Router in the URL field: 192.168.1.1. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to...
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TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 1: Select the Quick Start tab, then click RUN WIZARD, and you will see the next screen. Then click NEXT. 12 Figure 3-9 Step 3: Select the connection type to connect to the ISP (We select PPPoE/PPPoA mode for the Router, and then click the NEXT button. Figure 3-10 Step 4: Configure the following options provided by your ISP: Username, Password, VPI, VCI and Connection Type. Figure 3-8 Step 2: Configure the time for example here), and then click the NEXT button. Click the NEXT button.
TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 1: Select the Quick Start tab, then click RUN WIZARD, and you will see the next screen. Then click NEXT. 12 Figure 3-9 Step 3: Select the connection type to connect to the ISP (We select PPPoE/PPPoA mode for the Router, and then click the NEXT button. Figure 3-10 Step 4: Configure the following options provided by your ISP: Username, Password, VPI, VCI and Connection Type. Figure 3-8 Step 2: Configure the time for example here), and then click the NEXT button. Click the NEXT button.
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TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-11 Step 5: Configure the rules for the WLAN, and click NEXT. Figure 3-13 13 To adopt the wireless security protection measures, please refer to finish the Quick Start. Figure 3-12 ) Note: If the Access Point is activated, the wireless function will be available even without the external antenna because of an additional printed antenna. Step 6: Click NEXT to section 4.3.3.
TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-11 Step 5: Configure the rules for the WLAN, and click NEXT. Figure 3-13 13 To adopt the wireless security protection measures, please refer to finish the Quick Start. Figure 3-12 ) Note: If the Access Point is activated, the wireless function will be available even without the external antenna because of an additional printed antenna. Step 6: Click NEXT to section 4.3.3.
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... be able to configure the corresponding function. The information will get help from this device and make use of the Router configured on the top of the main menus. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 4 Software Configuration This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for first-time installation. To...
... be able to configure the corresponding function. The information will get help from this device and make use of the Router configured on the top of the main menus. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 4 Software Configuration This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for first-time installation. To...
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TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-2 ) Note: Click the other submenus System Log or Statistics in Figure 4-2, and you will be able to view the system log and traffic statistics about the Router. 4.1.2 System Log Choose "Status→System Log" menu, and you will be able to query the logs of the Router. 15
TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-2 ) Note: Click the other submenus System Log or Statistics in Figure 4-2, and you will be able to view the system log and traffic statistics about the Router. 4.1.2 System Log Choose "Status→System Log" menu, and you will be able to query the logs of the Router. 15
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Click the SAVE LOG button to save the logs. 4.1.3 Statistics Choose "Status→Statistics" menu, and you will be able to clear the logs. Click the CLEAR LOG button to view the network traffic over Ethernet, ADSL and WLAN. Figure 4-4 16 You can keep logs of all traffic. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-3 The Router can query the logs to find what happened to the Router.
Click the SAVE LOG button to save the logs. 4.1.3 Statistics Choose "Status→Statistics" menu, and you will be able to clear the logs. Click the CLEAR LOG button to view the network traffic over Ethernet, ADSL and WLAN. Figure 4-4 16 You can keep logs of all traffic. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-3 The Router can query the logs to find what happened to the Router.
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TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ Interface: You can select Ethernet, ADSL and WLAN to view the corresponding network traffic over different ports. ¾ Select Ethernet, and you ...
TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ Interface: You can select Ethernet, ADSL and WLAN to view the corresponding network traffic over different ports. ¾ Select Ethernet, and you ...
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... Statistics Rx Drops Count The frames transmitted over the WLAN when wireless data is being received. The terrors occurred over the WLAN when wireless data is being transmitted. The errors occurred over the WLAN when wireless data is being received. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Statistics Table: Transmit total PDUs Transmit Statistics Transmit...
... Statistics Rx Drops Count The frames transmitted over the WLAN when wireless data is being received. The terrors occurred over the WLAN when wireless data is being transmitted. The errors occurred over the WLAN when wireless data is being received. TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Statistics Table: Transmit total PDUs Transmit Statistics Transmit...