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...(ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- China R. 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 products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to... EN62311:2008 Directives 2004/108/EC The above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
...(ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- China R. 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 products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to... EN62311:2008 Directives 2004/108/EC The above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager 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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... set to an Ethernet LAN or computers via standard Ethernet ports. 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 the basic DMT physical layer functions, the ADSL2+ PHY supports dual latency ADSL2+ framing (fast and interleaved) and the I.432 ATM Physical Layer...
... set to an Ethernet LAN or computers via standard Ethernet ports. 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 the basic DMT physical layer functions, the ADSL2+ PHY supports dual latency ADSL2+ framing (fast and interleaved) and the I.432 ATM Physical Layer...
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Parameters provided in this User Guide stands for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation. 3 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 ... 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 the pictures are just references for TD-W8961ND without any explanations.
Parameters provided in this User Guide stands for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation. 3 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 ... 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 the pictures are just references for TD-W8961ND without any explanations.
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... on Bridge mode. Power is linked up. The ADSL negotiation is disabled. The wireless function is in the first 2 minutes. There is no data is abnormal. There is linked down. A wireless device is no activity. A wireless device failed to be added to...Data is being transferred over the Internet. Data is being transferred over the 1-4 (LAN) port. A wireless device has been successfully added to LED Explanation. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 The Front Panel Figure 2-1 The LEDs locate on . For details...
... on Bridge mode. Power is linked up. The ADSL negotiation is disabled. The wireless function is in the first 2 minutes. There is no data is abnormal. There is linked down. A wireless device is no activity. A wireless device failed to be added to...Data is being transferred over the Internet. Data is being transferred over the 1-4 (LAN) port. A wireless device has been successfully added to LED Explanation. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 The Front Panel Figure 2-1 The LEDs locate on . For details...
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TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: After a device is where you can connect them by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on , use a pin to reset the Router's factory defaults. Method two: Restore the default setting from "Maintenance-SysRestart" of the Router's Web-based Utility. ... POWER: The Power plug is successfully added to the network by an external separate splitter. Method one: With the Router powered on for wireless operation and data transmit. 2.3 Installation Environment ¾ The Product should not be connected to the various devices as well...
TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: After a device is where you can connect them by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on , use a pin to reset the Router's factory defaults. Method two: Restore the default setting from "Maintenance-SysRestart" of the Router's Web-based Utility. ... POWER: The Power plug is successfully added to the network by an external separate splitter. Method one: With the Router powered on for wireless operation and data transmit. 2.3 Installation Environment ¾ The Product should not be connected to the various devices as well...
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... from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic sensitive. 2.4 Connecting the Router Before installing the device, please make calls at the same time. Step 4: Attach the power adapter. Connect the other end to install it. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed...
... from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic sensitive. 2.4 Connecting the Router Before installing the device, please make calls at the same time. Step 4: Attach the power adapter. Connect the other end to install it. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed...
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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. 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 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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..., you can configure the PC to the screen below, the connection between your desktop, select run the Ping command in the screen above. Figure 3-5 10 TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows. Type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the...
..., you can configure the PC to the screen below, the connection between your desktop, select run the Ping command in the screen above. Figure 3-5 10 TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows. Type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the...
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... the default Password admin, and then click OK to access to the Quick Setup screen. Figure 3-7 11 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 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Login Once your...to the screen shown below, it follow the steps below to complete the Quick Setup. After that your PC has not connected to the Router. 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 web browser and...
... the default Password admin, and then click OK to access to the Quick Setup screen. Figure 3-7 11 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 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Login Once your...to the screen shown below, it follow the steps below to complete the Quick Setup. After that your PC has not connected to the Router. 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 web browser and...
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Figure 3-10 Step 4: Configure the following options provided by your ISP: Username, Password, VPI, VCI and Connection Type. Click the NEXT button. 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. 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. Figure 3-8 Step 2: Configure the time for example here), 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. Click the NEXT button. 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. 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. Figure 3-8 Step 2: Configure the time for example here), and then click the NEXT button.
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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. 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.
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... top of them , and you will be available after you can see the next submenus: Device Info, System Log and Statistics. 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 successful ...and ADSL. There are the detailed configurations or status information. To apply any of the main menus. On the center of the Router configured on the Interface Setup screen. 14 For advanced users, if you want to know more about this chapter to configure the ...
... top of them , and you will be available after you can see the next submenus: Device Info, System Log and Statistics. 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 successful ...and ADSL. There are the detailed configurations or status information. To apply any of the main menus. On the center of the Router configured on the Interface Setup screen. 14 For advanced users, if you want to know more about this chapter to configure the ...
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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 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. 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. 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 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. 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. You can keep logs of all traffic. Click the CLEAR LOG button to view the network traffic over Ethernet, ADSL and WLAN.
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... is being received. Receive Multicast Frames The multicast frames received over the Ethernet port. Transmit Multicast Frames The multicast frames transmitted over the Ethernet port. 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...
... is being received. Receive Multicast Frames The multicast frames received over the Ethernet port. Transmit Multicast Frames The multicast frames transmitted over the Ethernet port. 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...
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...Rx Drops Count The frames transmitted over the WLAN when wireless data is being transmitted. The drops occurred over the WLAN when wireless data is being transmitted. The drops occurred over the WLAN when wireless data is being transmitted. The errors occurred over the...total errors occurred over the ADSL port when data is being transmitted. The total PDUs transmitted over the ADSL port. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Statistics Table: Transmit total PDUs Transmit Statistics Transmit total Error Counts Receive Statistics Receive total PDUs Receive total ...
...Rx Drops Count The frames transmitted over the WLAN when wireless data is being transmitted. The drops occurred over the WLAN when wireless data is being transmitted. The drops occurred over the WLAN when wireless data is being transmitted. The errors occurred over the...total errors occurred over the ADSL port when data is being transmitted. The total PDUs transmitted over the ADSL port. TD-W8961ND Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Statistics Table: Transmit total PDUs Transmit Statistics Transmit total Error Counts Receive Statistics Receive total PDUs Receive total ...