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300Mbps Wireless N DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router User Guide
Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your package:
One TC-W7960 300Mbps Wireless N DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router
One Power Adapter for TC-W7960 300Mbps Wireless N DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router
Quick Installation Guide
One RJ45 cable
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact your distributor.
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Chapter 1. Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the TC-W7960 300Mbps Wireless N DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router.
1.1 Overview of the Modem Router
The TC-W7960 300Mbps Wireless N DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router integrates DOCSIS 3.0
modem, NAT router, 4-port switch and wireless access point in one device provides a one-stop
networking solution.
The modem router provides up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) wireless connection with other wireless clients.
The incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which
ensures your network stable and smooth. It is compatible with all IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and
IEEE 802.11n products.
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128
WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall
protections, the TC-W7960 300Mbps Wireless N DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router provides
complete data privacy.
The modem router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can
establish restricted access policies for children or staffs. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ
host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network
in real time with the remote management function.
Since the modem router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy
to manage. Detailed instructions are provided step by step in this user guide. Before installing the
modem router, please look through this guide to know all the modem router’s functions.
1.2 Main Features
DOCSIS 3.0/EuroDOCSIS 3.0, Compatible with DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 2.0/1.1/1.0
8 Downstream Channel bonding, Up to 445 Mbps for Downstream
4 Upstream Channel bonding, Up to 143 Mbps for Upstream
Full Band Capture windows - Utilize any channels in the downstream spectrum.
Dual-core processor – for wonderful performance with Internet, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB
devices
2 internal antennas provide Omni-directional wireless coverage and reliability
Full gigabit ports ensure ultra fast data transfer speeds
USB Port - easily share printers, files or media with your friends or family locally or over the
Internet
Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office
network
IPv6 supported, meeting the demands for the next generation of Internet
Wi-Fi On/Off Button allows users to turn their wireless radio on or off
Easy one-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button
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WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions provide user networks with active defense against
security threats
Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies for
children or staff
1.3 Panel Layout
1.3.1 The Front Panel
Figure 1-1
The modem router’s LEDs are located on the side panel (View from top to bottom). They indicate
the device’s working status. For details, please refer to LED Explanation.
LED Explanation:
Name Status Indication
(Power)
On Power is on.
Off Power is off.
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The LED stays on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is
Name Status Indication
Green The modem router is synchronized with more than one channel.
(Downstream)
(Upstream)
(Internet)
(LAN)
(USB)
White The modem router is synchronized with one channel.
Flashing The modem router is scanning for downstream channels.
Off The initialization is not started, or has failed.
Green The modem router is synchronized with more than one channel.
White The modem router is synchronized with one channel.
Flashing The modem router is synchronizing with upstream channels.
Off The initialization is not started, or has failed.
On Internet service is available.
Off Internet service is not available.
Flashing The modem router is initializing.
On At least one LAN port is connected.
Off No LAN port is connected.
Off No USB device is plugged in to the USB port.
On The USB device is detected and ready to use.
Flashing The USB device is being detected.
(Wireless)
(WPS)
Buttons:
Name Indication
WPS
On The wireless network is enabled.
Off The wireless network is disabled.
On/Off
established before turns off.
Flashing WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.
WiFiThe switch for the WiFi function. Press it to enable/disable the WiFi function.
The switch for the WPS function. Press it for 2 seconds to enable the WPS
function.
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1.3.2 The Back Panel
Figure 1-2
Reset: There are two ways to reset the modem router's factory defaults.
Method one: With the modem router powered on, press and hold the Reset button for
approximately 8 seconds until all LEDs turn back on, then release the button.
Method two: Log in to the web management page of the modem router. Go to Advanced >
System tools > Backup & Restore and click Reset. The modem router will restore and
reboot automatically.
USB: The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
LAN4, LAN3, LAN2, LAN1: Through these ports, you can connect the modem router to your
PC or other Ethernet network devices.
Cable: Through this port, you can connect the modem router to coaxial cable.
Power: The power plug where you will connect the power adapter.
ON/OFF: The switch for the power.
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LAN1CableDC
Power
ON/OFFLAN2 LAN3 LAN4 USB
Reset
Internet
Coaxial cablePower adapter
Chapter 2. Connecting to the Network
2.1 System Requirements
Broadband Internet Access Service (Cable).
PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.
TCP/IP protocol on each PC.
Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
The product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a
power source.
Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a
tripping hazard.
The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic
sensitive.
2.3 Connecting the Hardware
Before installing the device, please make sure your broadband cable service provided by your ISP
is available. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. Before cable connection, cut off the
power supply and keep your hands dry, then follow the steps below to install it.
Figure 2-1
Step 1: Connect the coaxial cable and power adapter to the modem router, then power on your
modem router.
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Step 2: Connect your computer to the modem router via a wired or wireless connection.
Wired: Connect the computer to the modem router’s LAN port via an Ethernet cable.
Wireless: On your computer, select and connect to the modem router’s wireless network.
The default wireless network name (SSID) and password are on the provided
Information Card.
Or you can set up a connection via the WPS button
, which is on the front
panel of the modem router. If your computer use an adapter that supports
WPS, press the WPS button on the adapter. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS
button on the modem router until the WPS LED
WPS LED
will stay on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is
starts to flash quickly. The
established, then turns off.
Figure 2-2
For additional configuration, log into the web-based management at http://tplinkmodem.net or
192.168.1.1, and enter admin (all lowercase) for both username and password.
Safety Information
The product should be connected to cable distribution system that grounded (earthed) in
accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93 Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable.
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Chapter 3. Log into the Modem Router
With a Web-based management page, it is easy to configure and manage the TC-W7960
300Mbps Wireless N DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router. The Web-based management page can
be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet
Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC. If you
need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: Trouble shooting
To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address
http://tplinkmodem.net/ or 192.168.1.1
After a moment, a login window will appear. Enter admin for the Username and Password, both in
lower case letters. Then click the Login button or press the Enter key.
in the address field of the browser.
Figure 3-1
.
Figure 3-2
After your successful login, you will see the screen as shown below.
Figure 3-3
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Chapter 4. Basic Configuration
4.1 Network Map
Network Map provides a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection
and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to view the
d
etailed information. All the information is read-only.
Figure 4-1
Internet – Click the Internet icon to viewthe ISP settings of your modem router.
Router - Click the Router icon to viewthe Wireless and Guest Network settings.
Wireless Clients - Click the Wireless Clients icon to viewthe wireless devices connected to
your network.
Wired Clients - Click the Wired Clients icon to view the wired devices connected to your
network.
Printer - Click the Printer icon to view the information of the printer connected to your
network.
USB Disk - Click the USB Disk icon to view the information of the USB storage device
connected to your network.
4.2 Internet
Choose “BasicInternet”, and you can configure the basic settings of the ISP Configuration and
the Internet on this page.
There are four different connection types, Dynamic IP, Static IP, L2TP(Dynamic IP) and
L2TP(Static). You can select the corresponding type according to your needs.
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Figure 4-2
1) Dynamic IP
Choose Dynamic IP in the drop-down list, the modem router will be able to obtain IP network
information dynamically from a DHCP server provided by your ISP.
Figure 4-3
Click the Apply button to save the settings.
2) Static IP
Choose Static IP in the drop-down list if your ISP provides static IP information to you. You should
set static IP address, Subnet mask, and gateway address in the screen below.
Figure 4-4
IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP,
usually is 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your
ISP.
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Primary DNS/ Secondary DNS - Here you can set DNS Server (at least one) manually. The
Router will use this DNS Server for priority.
Click the Apply button to save the settings.
3) L2TP(Dynamic IP)
Choose L2TP(Dynamic IP) in the drop-down list if your ISP provides L2TP(Dynamic IP)
information to you. You should set User name, Password and Server IP Address/Name in the
screen below.
Figure 4-5
Username/Password - Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.
Server IP Address/Name - Enter the server IP address or domain name provided by your
ISP. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.
Click the Apply button to save the settings.
4) L2TP(Static)
Choose L2TP(Static) in the drop-down list if your ISP provides L2TP(Static) information to you.
You should set User name, Password, Server IP Address/Name, IP Address, Subnet Mask and
Default Gateway in the screen below.
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Figure 4-6
Username/Password - Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.
Server IP Address/Name - Enter the server IP address or domain name provided by your
ISP. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.
IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP,
usually is 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your
ISP.
Click the Apply button to save the settings.
4.3 Wireless
Choose menu “Basic” → “Wireless”, you can configure the basic settings for the wireless
networks on this page.
Figure 4-7
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Enable Wireless Radio – Check the box to enable the Wireless Radio.
Name(SSID) –Enter a desired wireless network name which is case-sensitive and must not
exceed 32 characters. The default SSID is TP-LINK_XXXX (XXXX is the last four numbers of
modem router’s MAC address).
Hide SSID – If you want to hide the SSID of your wireless network from the Wi-Fi network,
you should check the box.
Password –You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 characters or 8 to 64
Hexadecimal characters. The default password is the same with the default PIN code, which
is labeled on the bottom of the modem router.
Click the Save button to save the settings.
4.4 Guest Network
Choose menu “Basic → Guest Network”, and you will see the screen as shown below. This
feature allows you to create a separate network for your guests without allowing them to access
your main network and computers connected to it.
Figure 4-8
Enable Wireless Radio – Check the box to enable the Wireless Radio.
Name(SSID) - Create a name for the guest network. When setting up a Guest network, it is
strongly recommended to use a name that easily distinguishes it from your primary network. If
you want to hide the guest network from the Wi-Fi network, check the Hide SSID.
Password - Create a password for the guest network. The password must have a minimum
of 8 characters in length.
Allow guests to see each other - If Allow guests to see each other is selected, anyone
who connects to the guest network can access each other.
Allow guests to access my local network - If Allow guests to access my local network is
selected, anyone who connects to the guest network has access to your local network, not
just Internet access.
Click the Save button to save the settings.
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4.5 USB Settings
There are two submenus under the USB Settings menu, Folder Sharing and PrintServer. Click
any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
4.5.1 Folder Sharing
Choose menu “Basic → USB Settings → Folder Sharing”, you can view the basic information
about the connected USB mass storage, and configure Sharing Folders (Media files, Document
files, Compress files and so on.)
Figure 4-9
Disk Settings:
Scan - Click thebutton to display the information of the USB storage device connected to the
modem router.
Volume - The volume name of the USB driver the users have access to.
Capacity - The storage capacity of the USB driver.
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Free Space - The available capacity of the USB driver.
Enable - When the volume is shared, you can click the icon to stop sharing the volume;
when volume is non-shared, you can click the
Click
Before removing the USB storage device, you should click “Safely Remove” to make sure that
all your data have been saved completely. Removing device directly may cause your USB storage
device crashed.
Sharing Settings:
Network/Media Server Name - Show the name of the network/media server. This is the
Sharing Folders:
Enable Sharing All - The switch for sharing all the folders. If you turn on the switch, the field
Enable Authentication - If you turn on this switch, the folder sharing needs authentication.
To share the folders you specified, please follow the steps below.
1. Turn off the Enable Sharing All switch and the next screen will pop-up as shown below.
Safely Remove button to remove the USB storage device that is connected to USB port.
Note:
name used to access the USB device connected to the modem router.
will become green and all the folders in the USB drive will be shared.
The default setting is off.
icon to share the volume.
Figure 4-10
2. Click the
Add button and the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 4-11.
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Figure 4-11
3. Select the volume desired to share from the Volume drop-down list. Then click the Browse
button to select the folder path. You can create a share name, e.g. music.
Figure 4-12
4. Select the checkboxes in Figure 4-12.according to your needs.
Enable Authentication - If this checkbox is selected, then the folder sharing needs
authentication.
Write Access - If this checkbox is selected, then the sharing folder is allowed for writing
access.
Enable Media Sharing - Select this checkbox to enable media sharing.
Click OK to complete the settings.
4.5.2 Print Server
Choose menu “Basic→USB Settings→Print Server”, you can enable or disable the print
server.Then follow the on-screen steps to share the USB printer among computers on your
network.
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4.6 Parental Control
Figure 4-13
Choose menu “Basic→Parental Control”, and then you can configure the parental control. The
Parental Control function can be used to control the internet activities of the child, limit the child to
accessing certain websites and restrict the time of surfing.
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Figure 4-14
Parental Control:
Enable Parental Control - The switch for the parental control. If you turn on the switch, the
field will become green.
Devices Under Parental Control:
Add - You can click the button to add a new device for the parental control.
Delete - You can click the button to delete the selected entries.
Device Name -The name used for identifying a device.
MAC Address - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managing this modem
router.
Effective Time - The time period allowed for the PC controlled to access the Internet. You
can click the
Description - Here displays the description about the parental control and this description is
icon to configure the time period.
unique.
Enable – Click the icon to enable the function. If this function has taken effect, the icon
will become
.
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Modify – Click the icon to edit the corresponding entry. If you want to delete this entry,
you can click the
icon.
To add a new entry, please follow the steps below.
1. Click the
Add button and the screen below will pop-up.
Figure 4-15
2. Click View Device button and the screen below will pop-up. You can click the
select a device.
icon to
3. Click
Figure 4-16
to create a new schedule.
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Figure 4-17
4. Give a name (e.g. Schedule A) for the entry in the Description field.
Figure 4-18
5. Click OK to complete the settings. Then the information of the new entry will be displayed on
the screen as shown below.
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Figure 4-19
Content Restriction:
Content Restriction Mode – Select the Black List Mode or White List Mode for this
account.
Black List Mode - All webs entered within the Black List will be denied to access. Check the
box to enable this mode. You’d like to click
Add a new keyword button and input
websites that the child is denied to access.
Figure 4-20
White List Mode - Only the websites entered within the White List will be allowed. Check the
box to enable this mode. You can click
Add a new keyword button and input the
websites that the child is allowed to access.
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