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...-1:2006 Directive(ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- China 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 standards or...A2:2005 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.
...-1:2006 Directive(ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- China 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 standards or...A2:2005 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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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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... long transfers, the max line length can be networked and connected to the Internet using ordinary telephone line with standard connectors. 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 designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection for the configuration. The advanced...
... long transfers, the max line length can be networked and connected to the Internet using ordinary telephone line with standard connectors. 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 designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection for the configuration. The advanced...
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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 ... 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 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 ... 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 without any explanations.
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... will last in progress. Power is linked up. The LINE port is disabled. Data is being transmitted. A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS function. The wireless function is enabled but no data is being transferred over the 1-4 (LAN) port. Data is being transmitted. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...
... will last in progress. Power is linked up. The LINE port is disabled. Data is being transmitted. A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS function. The wireless function is enabled but no data is being transferred over the 1-4 (LAN) port. Data is being transmitted. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...
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...location where it will reboot to press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds. Method one: With the Router powered on for wireless operation and data transmit. 2.3 Installation Environment ¾ The Product should not be located where it can be connected to the... off. 2.2 The Back Panel Figure 2-2 ¾ POWER: The Power plug is successfully added to the network by an external separate splitter. 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...
...location where it will reboot to press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds. Method one: With the Router powered on for wireless operation and data transmit. 2.3 Installation Environment ¾ The Product should not be located where it can be connected to the... off. 2.2 The Back Panel Figure 2-2 ¾ POWER: The Power plug is successfully added to the network by an external separate splitter. 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...
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... service provided by your computer's Ethernet port or a regular hub/switch port, and the other end to a wall outlet or power extension. 6 TD-W8961ND 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. ... device of electromagnetic sensitive. 2.4 Connecting the Router Before installing the device, please make calls at the same time. Connect the other end to the LAN port on the rear of the device and plug in the adapter to the MODEM port of TD-W8961ND. Step 3: Power on the rear panel...
... service provided by your computer's Ethernet port or a regular hub/switch port, and the other end to a wall outlet or power extension. 6 TD-W8961ND 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. ... device of electromagnetic sensitive. 2.4 Connecting the Router Before installing the device, please make calls at the same time. Connect the other end to the LAN port on the rear of the device and plug in the adapter to the MODEM port of TD-W8961ND. Step 3: Power on the rear panel...
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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. Figure 3-1 Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties. 8 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). Step 1: Click the Start menu on your PC's IP address. Figure 3-1 Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties. 8 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.
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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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... prompt to get an IP address automatically, select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" in the field and press Enter. TD-W8961ND Wireless N 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. After that, click OK...
... prompt to get an IP address automatically, select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" in the field and press Enter. TD-W8961ND Wireless N 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. After that, click OK...
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...2) Is the TCP/IP configuration for 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. Figure 3-6 You can follow the steps ... 3.2 Login Once your host PC is similar to the screen shown below, it follow the steps below to complete the Quick Setup. Figure 3-7 11 TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is properly configured, please proceed as follows to use the Web-based Utility: Start your PC and the...
...2) Is the TCP/IP configuration for 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. Figure 3-6 You can follow the steps ... 3.2 Login Once your host PC is similar to the screen shown below, it follow the steps below to complete the Quick Setup. Figure 3-7 11 TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is properly configured, please proceed as follows to use the Web-based Utility: Start your PC and the...
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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 3-8 Step 2: Configure the time for example here), and then click the NEXT button. Click the NEXT button. Figure 3-10 Step 4: Configure the following options provided by your ISP: Username, Password, VPI, VCI and Connection Type. 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 3-9 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 3-8 Step 2: Configure the time for example here), and then click the NEXT button. Click the NEXT button. Figure 3-10 Step 4: Configure the following options provided by your ISP: Username, Password, VPI, VCI and Connection Type. 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.
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TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-11 Step 5: Configure the rules for the WLAN, and click NEXT. Figure 3-12 ) Note: If the Access Point is activated, the wireless function will be available even without the external antenna because of an additional printed antenna. Figure 3-13 13 To adopt the wireless security protection measures, please refer to finish the Quick Start. Step 6: Click NEXT to section 4.3.3.
TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-11 Step 5: Configure the rules for the WLAN, and click NEXT. Figure 3-12 ) Note: If the Access Point is activated, the wireless function will be available even without the external antenna because of an additional printed antenna. Figure 3-13 13 To adopt the wireless security protection measures, please refer to finish the Quick Start. Step 6: Click NEXT to section 4.3.3.
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... be able to view the corresponding information. 4.1.1 Device Info Choose "Status→Device Info" menu, and you will be able 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. On the center of the main menus...
... be able to view the corresponding information. 4.1.1 Device Info Choose "Status→Device Info" menu, and you will be able 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. On the center of the main menus...
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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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Click the CLEAR LOG button to view the network traffic over Ethernet, ADSL and WLAN. Figure 4-4 16 TD-W8961ND 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. You can keep logs of all traffic.
Click the CLEAR LOG button to view the network traffic over Ethernet, ADSL and WLAN. Figure 4-4 16 TD-W8961ND 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. You can keep logs of all traffic.
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... Bytes Statistics Transmit Collision The total bytes transmitted over the Ethernet port. 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, and you...
... Bytes Statistics Transmit Collision The total bytes transmitted over the Ethernet port. 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, and you...
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... the statistics table as below. The drops occurred 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 ADSL port when data is being transmitted. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Statistics Table: Transmit total PDUs Transmit Statistics Transmit total...
... the statistics table as below. The drops occurred 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 ADSL port when data is being transmitted. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Statistics Table: Transmit total PDUs Transmit Statistics Transmit total...