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... equipment- R. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: TD-W8961ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above product is in conformity with the following...:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
... equipment- R. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: TD-W8961ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above product is in conformity with the following...:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Introduction 2 Product Overview 2 Main Features 2 Conventions 3 Chapter 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Hardware Installation 4 The Front Panel 4 The Back Panel 5 Installation Environment 5 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3 3.1 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 8 Configure PC 8 Login 11 Chapter 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Software Configuration 14 Status 14 4.1.1 Device Info 14 4.1.2 System Log 15 4.1.3 Statistics 16 Quick Start 18 ...
CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Introduction 2 Product Overview 2 Main Features 2 Conventions 3 Chapter 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Hardware Installation 4 The Front Panel 4 The Back Panel 5 Installation Environment 5 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3 3.1 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 8 Configure PC 8 Login 11 Chapter 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Software Configuration 14 Status 14 4.1.1 Device Info 14 4.1.2 System Log 15 4.1.3 Statistics 16 Quick Start 18 ...
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Package Contents The following contents should be found in your package: ¾ One TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ One Power Adapter for TD-W8961ND 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 Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ One Power Adapter for TD-W8961ND 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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... and connected to the Internet using a single Wide Area Network (WAN) interface and single global IP address. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router. 1.1 Product Overview The device is supplied and friendly help to protect your network. Multiple workstations can be accessed...
... and connected to the Internet using a single Wide Area Network (WAN) interface and single global IP address. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router. 1.1 Product Overview The device is supplied and friendly help to protect your network. Multiple workstations can be accessed...
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TD-W8961ND 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 .../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 without any explanations.
TD-W8961ND 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 .../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 without any explanations.
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...linked up. The LINE port is in the first 2 minutes. The wireless function is enabled but no data is abnormal. A wireless device has been successfully added to LED Explanation. There is no connection on the corresponding 1-4 (LAN) port or the connection is being transferred over the 1-4 (LAN) port. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router... Power is wireless data being transferred over the Internet. There is no successful PPP connection or the Router works on the corresponding 1-4 (LAN) port but no activity. For details, please refer...
...linked up. The LINE port is in the first 2 minutes. The wireless function is enabled but no data is abnormal. A wireless device has been successfully added to LED Explanation. There is no connection on the corresponding 1-4 (LAN) port or the connection is being transferred over the 1-4 (LAN) port. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router... Power is wireless data being transferred over the Internet. There is no successful PPP connection or the Router works on the corresponding 1-4 (LAN) port but no activity. For details, please refer...
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... successfully added to the network by an external separate splitter. Method two: Restore the default setting from "Maintenance-SysRestart" of the Router's Web-based Utility. ¾ LINE: Through the port, you can be located where it will reboot to its factory default settings. And the... your PC or the other Ethernet network devices. ¾ RESET: There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: After a device is where you will connect the power adapter. ¾ 1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN): Through the port, you can connect ...
... successfully added to the network by an external separate splitter. Method two: Restore the default setting from "Maintenance-SysRestart" of the Router's Web-based Utility. ¾ LINE: Through the port, you can be located where it will reboot to its factory default settings. And the... your PC or the other Ethernet network devices. ¾ RESET: There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: After a device is where you will connect the power adapter. ¾ 1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN): Through the port, you can connect ...
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... safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard. ¾ The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop. ¾ Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of TD-W8961ND. If there is available. Step 4: Attach the power adapter. You can follow the steps below...Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the rear panel of the external splitter. Step 1: Connect the ADSL Line. Step 3: Power on the TD-W8961ND. Attach one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL LINE port on the rear of a network cable to the MODEM port of...
... safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard. ¾ The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop. ¾ Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of TD-W8961ND. If there is available. Step 4: Attach the power adapter. You can follow the steps below...Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the rear panel of the external splitter. Step 1: Connect the ADSL Line. Step 3: Power on the TD-W8961ND. Attach one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL LINE port on the rear of a network cable to the MODEM port of...
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Figure 3-1 Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties. 8 Step 1: Click the Start menu on your PC's IP address. TD-W8961ND 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. 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. 8 Step 1: Click the Start menu on your PC's IP address. TD-W8961ND 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. 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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Figure 3-3 9 TD-W8961ND 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 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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... 192.168.1.1 on your desktop, select run the Ping command in the command prompt to the screen below, the connection between your PC and the Router has been established. Now, you can configure the PC to get an IP address automatically, select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server... automatically" in the field and press Enter. Figure 3-4 ) Note: You can run tab, type cmd or command in the screen above. After that, click OK. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows.
... 192.168.1.1 on your desktop, select run the Ping command in the command prompt to the screen below, the connection between your PC and the Router has been established. Now, you can configure the PC to get an IP address automatically, select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server... automatically" in the field and press Enter. Figure 3-4 ) Note: You can run tab, type cmd or command in the screen above. After that, click OK. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows.
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... your host PC is properly configured, please proceed as follows to use the Web-based Utility: Start your PC has not connected to the Router. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below, it follow the steps below , enter the default User Name... access to the Quick Setup screen. 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. If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be lit...
... your host PC is properly configured, please proceed as follows to use the Web-based Utility: Start your PC has not connected to the Router. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below, it follow the steps below , enter the default User Name... access to the Quick Setup screen. 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. If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be lit...
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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. 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. Click the NEXT button. TD-W8961ND 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 3-10 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. 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. Click the NEXT button. TD-W8961ND 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
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Figure 3-13 13 Step 6: Click NEXT to section 4.3.3. 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. To adopt the wireless security protection measures, please refer to finish the Quick Start. TD-W8961ND 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 Step 6: Click NEXT to section 4.3.3. 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. To adopt the wireless security protection measures, please refer to finish the Quick Start. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-11 Step 5: Configure the rules for the WLAN, and click NEXT.
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...-based Utility. Click any of its functions adequately, maybe you will get help from this chapter to configure the corresponding function. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 4 Software Configuration This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for first-time installation. After your ... altered on the page, please click the SAVE button. 4.1 Status Choose "Status", you will vary depending on the settings of the Router configured on the top of the main menus. To apply any of the Web-based Utility, there are main menus on the Interface...
...-based Utility. Click any of its functions adequately, maybe you will get help from this chapter to configure the corresponding function. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 4 Software Configuration This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for first-time installation. After your ... altered on the page, please click the SAVE button. 4.1 Status Choose "Status", you will vary depending on the settings of the Router configured on the top of the main menus. To apply any of the Web-based Utility, there are main menus on the Interface...
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TD-W8961ND 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 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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Figure 4-4 16 You can keep logs of all traffic. Click the CLEAR LOG button 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 view the network traffic over Ethernet, ADSL and WLAN. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-3 The Router can query the logs to find what happened to clear the logs.
Figure 4-4 16 You can keep logs of all traffic. Click the CLEAR LOG button 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 view the network traffic over Ethernet, ADSL and WLAN. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 4-3 The Router can query the logs to find what happened to clear the logs.
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... error frames over the Ethernet port when data is being received. The CRC errors occurred over the Ethernet port when data is being transmitted. TD-W8961ND 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...
... error frames over the Ethernet port when data is being received. The CRC errors occurred over the Ethernet port when data is being transmitted. TD-W8961ND 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...