TP-Link TD-W8961ND User manual
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Power down all your network devices, including your computer(s) and the
Modem Router. If you currently use a modem, disconnect it now - the
Modem Router will replace your current modem.
Connect your computer to the
Port labeled “1~4” on the Router
with an Ethernet cable.
Connect the splitter to the wall
jack using a telephone line, then
use the other telephone line to
connect to the LINE port on the
Router and the MODEM port of
the splitter, also have the PHONE
port of the splitter connected to a
telephone.
If no telephone is needed, please connect the LINE port of the Router to
the wall jack using the telephone line directly.
Note
Note Please use only wired network connections to configure the router.
Installation
Note The product model shown in this QIG is TD-W8951ND, as an example.
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Plug the provided Power
Adapter into the Power jack
on the back of the Router and
the other end to a standard
electrical wall socket.
Power on all your network devices and then check to see if the LEDs of the
Router display normally as the diagram below describes.
If the LEDs display abnormally, please check to see if all the cable
connectors (power adapter, phone line and Ethernet cable) are well
connected to your device. With the phone line well connected, if the
ADSL LED turns off after flashing, please contact your ISP to ensure that
your internet connection is active.
Note
WLAN: Solid light or flashing
ADSL: Solid light or flashing
Power: Solid light
LAN: Solid light if the corresponding
p
ort is connected
To configure the device, you can either run the setup CD-ROM (method one),
or run the Web based Quick Setup Wizard (method two). TP-LINK strongly
recommends that you run the setup CD-ROM.
Note
If the LEDs display abnormally, please check to see if all the cable
connectors (power adapter, phone line and Ethernet cable) are well
connected to your device. With the phone line well connected, if the
ADSL LED turns off after flashing, please contact your ISP to ensure that
your internet connection is active.
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The configuration has now been completed. Please skip to Step 3 “Testing the
Internet Connection”.
Insert the provided Resource
CD into your CD-ROM drive.
The Setup Wizard will
automatically pop up on
your computer’s screen.
Click START, and then follow
the step-by-step instructions
until you complete the
confi
g
uration
Then a flash video will pop up and
show you how to connect you
r
devices. After that, the Easy Setup
Assistant will start.
Please select your product
model and click Start Setu
p
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Login
A
dialog box will prompt you for the
User name and Password. Enter
the default values and click OK.
Note
The web management page will
display after a successful login.
If the dialog box does not pop up, please refer to T3 in the Troubleshooting
guide and T2 will give you some help if you forget the password.
Click OK
User name: admin
Password: admin
Open your web browser and
type in 192.168.1.1 in the
address bar and press Enter
Click Quick Start
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Internet Parameters Configuration
This page will then display.
Bridge mode is not recommended because multiple computers are not
permitted to share Internet access in this mode.
Note
Click RUN WIZARD
Click NEXT
Click NEXT
Select the appropriate Time
Zone for your location from
the drop-down list
Choose the Connection Type given
by your ISP.
If PPPoE/PPPoA is selected, please
proceed to A;
If Dynamic IP is selected, please
skip to B;
If Static IP is selectedLjplease skip to
C;
If Bridge Mode is selected, please
skip to D.
Click NEXT
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A. Configuration For PPPoA/PPPoE
B. Configuration For Dynamic IP
C. Configuration For Static IP
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This page will then display.
This page will then display.
If you did not get the VPI, VCI and Connection Type information,
please contact your ISP for this information.
Note
This page will then display.
Enter the PPPoE/PPPoA
information provided by
your ISP
Click NEXT
Click NEXT
Click NEXT
Select the dynamic connection
provided by your ISP
Enter the Static IP information
provided by your ISP manually
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D. Configuration For Bridge Mode
Wireless Settings Configuration
This page will then display.
A
fter completing the above configuration, please proceed to Wireless
Settings Configuration
Click NEXT
Enter the Bridge information
provided by your ISP
Note
This page will then display.
Keep the default setting: Activated.
If you want to disable Access Point,
please select Deactived
Select an Authentication Type
Select an Encryption type
Enter a Security Key using
8-64 characters
Create a unique and easy to remember
name for your wireless network. You
can also keep default settings without
the device being affected
Click NEXT
The wireless security is Disabled by default. You are suggested to select
an Authentication Type for security settings. WPA2-PSK is recommended.
A
fter completing the above configuration, please proceed to Quick Start
Complete.
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Quick Start Complete
The basic settings for your Router are completed. Please open the web browser
and log on to the following websites:
http://www.tp-link.com
http://www.google.com
If the above websites can be accessed, it indicates that your Router has been
configured successfully and you can start to enjoy the Internet. If the websites
cannot be accessed, please refer to “T4. What can I do if I cannot access the
Internet?” in the Troubleshooting guide.
To continue, the following page will
be displayed.
Now, your Modem Router has been configured and is rebooting. Please do not turn
off the Modem Router while it’s rebooting.
For the advanced configurations, please refer to the User Guide on the
CD-ROM provided.
Note
Click CLOSE
Click NEXT
Note The above configurations only need to be set once. If you want other
computers in your LAN to access the Internet, please connect the
desired computer to the ADSL Router directly. If the additional computer
can not access the Internet, please set that computer referring to “T3.
What can I do if I cannot access the web-based configuration
page?” in the Troubleshooting guide.
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Note
T1. How do I restore my Router’s configuration to its factory default settings?
T2. What can I do if I don’t know or forgot my password?
1) Restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. If you don’t
know how to do that, please refer to section T1.
2) Use the default user name and password: admin, admin.
3) Try to configure your Router once again by following the instructions in the
previous steps of the QIG.
T3. What can I do if I cannot access the web-based configuration page?
1) Configure your computer’s IP Address.
For Windows XP OS
Once the Router is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and
you will need to re-configure the router.
With the Router powered on, press
and hold the RESET button on the
rear panel for 8 to 10 seconds
before releasing it.
Press it for 8 to 10 seconds
Go to Start > Control Panel,
you will then see the following
page.
Click Network and
Internet Connections
Troubleshooting
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Double-click Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Right-click Local
Area Connection
Click Network
Connections
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