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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: TD-W8968 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 is 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, China
...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: TD-W8968 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 is 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, China
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... 3. Quick Installation Guide 9 3.1 Configuring the PC ...9 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 12 Chapter 4. Configuring the Modem Router 17 4.1 Login ...17 4.2 Status...17 4.3 Quick Setup ...18 4.4 Network...18 4.4.1 WAN Settings...19 4.4.2 EWAN ...28 4.4.3 Interface Grouping ......4.5.1 DHCP Settings ...36 4.5.2 Clients List...38 4.5.3 Address Reservation...38 4.5.4 Conditional Pool ...39 Product Overview 2 1.1 Overview of the Modem Router 2 1.2 Main Features...3 1.3 Panel Layout...4 1.3.1 The Front Panel ...4 1.3.2 The Back Panel...6 Chapter 2. CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1.
... 3. Quick Installation Guide 9 3.1 Configuring the PC ...9 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 12 Chapter 4. Configuring the Modem Router 17 4.1 Login ...17 4.2 Status...17 4.3 Quick Setup ...18 4.4 Network...18 4.4.1 WAN Settings...19 4.4.2 EWAN ...28 4.4.3 Interface Grouping ......4.5.1 DHCP Settings ...36 4.5.2 Clients List...38 4.5.3 Address Reservation...38 4.5.4 Conditional Pool ...39 Product Overview 2 1.1 Overview of the Modem Router 2 1.2 Main Features...3 1.3 Panel Layout...4 1.3.1 The Front Panel ...4 1.3.2 The Back Panel...6 Chapter 2. CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1.
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... Guide Package Contents The following contents should be found in your package: ¾ One TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ One Power Adapter for TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB 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-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router, including: • This User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above ...
... Guide Package Contents The following contents should be found in your package: ¾ One TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ One Power Adapter for TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB 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-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router, including: • This User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above ...
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...Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router provides complete data privacy. The Router supports full-rate ADSL2+ connectivity conforming to the basic DMT physical layer functions, the ADSL2... network administrators can fully meet the need of the Modem Router The TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 1. Product Overview Thank you the unexpected ...
...Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router provides complete data privacy. The Router supports full-rate ADSL2+ connectivity conforming to the basic DMT physical layer functions, the ADSL2... network administrators can fully meet the need of the Modem Router The TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 1. Product Overview Thank you the unexpected ...
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TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.2 Main Features ¾ Four 10/100Mbps 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 function. ¾ Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection. ¾...
TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.2 Main Features ¾ Four 10/100Mbps 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 function. ¾ Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection. ¾...
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TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 The Router's LEDs are located on other wireless devices that the power adapter is flashing. On ADSL line is disabled. There is no ... will continue for more information. 4 WPS handshaking is available with a successful Internet connection. Please refer to Note 1 for troubleshooting. Off The modem router is in Bridge mode. Flash The ADSL negotiation is off. Flash There is powered on. Off ADSL synchronization fails. Please refer to LED Explanation....
TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 The Router's LEDs are located on other wireless devices that the power adapter is flashing. On ADSL line is disabled. There is no ... will continue for more information. 4 WPS handshaking is available with a successful Internet connection. Please refer to Note 1 for troubleshooting. Off The modem router is in Bridge mode. Flash The ADSL negotiation is off. Flash There is powered on. Off ADSL synchronization fails. Please refer to LED Explanation....
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...is GREEN ON, please check your Internet connection first. If the ADSL LED is no device connected to this LAN port. (LAN1-4) Flash The modem router is also off , please check your ISP and make Internet connection correctly. Off There is off, please check your Internet configuration. On There is ... your ADSL LED first. If your Internet service is off , please refer to the USB port. If the Internet LED is available now. 2. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide (USB) On Flash Off A storage device or printer has connected to Note 1. The modem...
...is GREEN ON, please check your Internet connection first. If the ADSL LED is no device connected to this LAN port. (LAN1-4) Flash The modem router is also off , please check your ISP and make Internet connection correctly. Off There is off, please check your Internet configuration. On There is ... your ADSL LED first. If your Internet service is off , please refer to the USB port. If the Internet LED is available now. 2. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide (USB) On Flash Off A storage device or printer has connected to Note 1. The modem...
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... printer. ¾ LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4/WAN: Through these ports, you can connect the router with the telephone. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3.2 The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and RESET button are two ways to its factory default settings.... And the Router will be able to connect to your PC or the other ...
... printer. ¾ LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4/WAN: Through these ports, you can connect the router with the telephone. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3.2 The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and RESET button are two ways to its factory default settings.... And the Router will be able to connect to your PC or the other ...
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... of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL port on the rear panel of the external splitter. Step 2: Connect the Ethernet cable. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2. The external splitter has three ports: • LINE: Connect to the wall jack • PHONE: Connect to the phone...
... of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL port on the rear panel of the external splitter. Step 2: Connect the Ethernet cable. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2. The external splitter has three ports: • LINE: Connect to the wall jack • PHONE: Connect to the phone...
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The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Attach the power adapter. Figure 2-1 8 Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the rear of the device and plug in the adapter to a electrical outlet or power extension.
The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Attach the power adapter. Figure 2-1 8 Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the rear of the device and plug in the adapter to a electrical outlet or power extension.
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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. 9 Quick Installation Guide 3.1 Configuring the PC After you directly connect your PC to the Modem Router 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). TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 3.
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. 9 Quick Installation Guide 3.1 Configuring the PC After you directly connect your PC to the Modem Router 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). TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 3.
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TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB 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 10
TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB 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 10
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... OK. ) Note: Figure 3-4 You can run tab, type cmd or command in the screen above. Type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the Modem Router has been established. If the result displayed is similar to the screen below, the connection between your desktop, select run the Ping command in the... 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-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows.
... OK. ) Note: Figure 3-4 You can run tab, type cmd or command in the screen above. Type ping 192.168.1.1 on your PC and the Modem Router has been established. If the result displayed is similar to the screen below, the connection between your desktop, select run the Ping command in the... 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-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows.
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...correct? Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. 12 If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of LAN port which you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter should be used on any... Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. Figure 3-7 After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below : 1) Is the connection between your PC and...
...correct? Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. 12 If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of LAN port which you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter should be used on any... Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. Figure 3-7 After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below : 1) Is the connection between your PC and...
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.... 2) If the above screen does not pop up, it . 2. Go to Tools menu→Internet Options→Connections→LAN Settings, in Figure 3-9. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: Figure 3-8 1) Do not mix up the user name and password with your Web-browser has been set to a proxy...
.... 2) If the above screen does not pop up, it . 2. Go to Tools menu→Internet Options→Connections→LAN Settings, in Figure 3-9. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ) Note: Figure 3-8 1) Do not mix up the user name and password with your Web-browser has been set to a proxy...
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Click Next. 14 If you have been given specific settings for your ISP. Change the VPI or VCI values which are used to define a unique path for this to configuration, type in the correct values assigned by your connection. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-9 3.
Click Next. 14 If you have been given specific settings for your ISP. Change the VPI or VCI values which are used to define a unique path for this to configuration, type in the correct values assigned by your connection. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-9 3.
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Set a Password or select Disable Security(Disable Security is not recommended.), and then click Next to make the configuration take effect. 15 Here we use the default SSID, select a Mode. Figure 3-12 6. Click Previous to modify or click the Save button to continue. On the Wireless screen, we select PPPoE WAN Link Type for example, enter the Username, Password and Confirm Password given by your ISP, and then click Next. On this page, please confirm all parameters. Figure 3-11 5. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-10 4.
Set a Password or select Disable Security(Disable Security is not recommended.), and then click Next to make the configuration take effect. 15 Here we use the default SSID, select a Mode. Figure 3-12 6. Click Previous to modify or click the Save button to continue. On the Wireless screen, we select PPPoE WAN Link Type for example, enter the Username, Password and Confirm Password given by your ISP, and then click Next. On this page, please confirm all parameters. Figure 3-11 5. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-10 4.
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TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-13 7. Figure 3-14 16 You will see the Complete screen below, click Finish to complete these settings.
TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-13 7. Figure 3-14 16 You will see the Complete screen below, click Finish to complete these settings.
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The detailed explanations for each Web page's key function and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB 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. 17 On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status Choose "Status", you can see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.
The detailed explanations for each Web page's key function and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB 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. 17 On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status Choose "Status", you can see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.