TP Link TDW8968V1 User Manual
TD-W8968
300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router
Rev: 1.0.0
1910010594
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
connected.
is
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following
the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria None
Italy None
Luxembourg None
Norway Implemented
Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications
General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum
gain of 3 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dBi are strictly
prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for
successful communication.
Industry Canada Statement:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) Le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et
(2) Ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu,y compris un brouillage susceptible de
provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
NOTE IMPORTANTE:
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20
cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Korea Warning Statements:
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice:
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率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
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改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電
機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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 scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC,
Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2008& ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1:2009
EN 55022:2006 +A1:2007
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010
EN6231
1:2008
The product carries 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
CONTENTS
Package Contents ....................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. 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. Connecting the Modem Router ............................................................. 7
2.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements.......................................................................... 7
2.3 Connecting the Modem Router....................................................................................... 7
Chapter 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 .............................................................................................................31
4.4.4 LAN Settings ...................................................................................................................... 32
4.4.5 MAC Clone......................................................................................................................... 34
4.4.6 ALG Settings...................................................................................................................... 34
4.4.7 DSL Settings ...................................................................................................................... 35
4.5 DHCP Server................................................................................................................ 36
4.5.1 DHCP Settings...................................................................................................................36
4.5.2 Clients List.......................................................................................................................... 38
4.5.3 Address Reservation.......................................................................................................... 38
4.5.4 Conditional Pool................................................................................................................. 39
4.6 Wireless........................................................................................................................41
4.6.1 Basic Settings .................................................................................................................... 41
4.6.2 WPS Settings..................................................................................................................... 43
4.6.3 Wireless Security ...............................................................................................................45
4.6.4 Wireless MAC Filtering ...................................................................................................... 47
4.6.5 Wireless Advanced ............................................................................................................ 48
4.6.6 Wireless Status .................................................................................................................. 50
4.7 USB Settings ................................................................................................................ 50
4.7.1 USB Mass Storage ............................................................................................................ 50
4.7.2 User Accounts.................................................................................................................... 51
4.7.3 Storage Sharing .................................................................................................................52
4.7.4 FTP Server......................................................................................................................... 54
4.7.5 Media Server...................................................................................................................... 56
4.7.6 Print Server ........................................................................................................................ 57
4.8 Route Settings .............................................................................................................. 58
4.8.1 Default Gateway.................................................................................................................58
4.8.2 Static Route........................................................................................................................ 58
4.8.3 RIP Settings ....................................................................................................................... 59
4.9 Forwarding.................................................................................................................... 60
4.9.1 Virtual Servers.................................................................................................................... 60
4.9.2 Port Triggering ................................................................................................................... 61
4.9.3 DMZ ................................................................................................................................... 63
4.9.4 UPnP.................................................................................................................................. 64
4.10 Parental Control............................................................................................................ 65
4.11 Firewall .........................................................................................................................66
4.11.1 Rule .................................................................................................................................. 66
4.11.2 LAN Host .......................................................................................................................... 67
4.11.3 WAN Host ......................................................................................................................... 68
4.11.4 Schedule........................................................................................................................... 70
4.12 Bandwidth Control ........................................................................................................ 71
4.12.1 Control Settings ................................................................................................................71
4.12.2 Rules List .......................................................................................................................... 71
4.13 IP&MAC Binding........................................................................................................... 72
4.13.1 Binding Settings................................................................................................................73
4.13.2 ARP List............................................................................................................................ 74
4.14 Dynamic DNS ............................................................................................................... 74
4.15 Diagnostic..................................................................................................................... 75
4.16 System Tools................................................................................................................ 76
4.16.1 System Log....................................................................................................................... 76
4.16.2 Time Settings.................................................................................................................... 77
4.16.3 Manage Control ................................................................................................................ 78
4.16.4 CWMP Settings ................................................................................................................ 78
4.16.5 SNMP Settings ................................................................................................................. 79
4.16.6 Backup & Restore............................................................................................................. 80
4.16.7 Factory Defaults................................................................................................................80
4.16.8 Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................................ 81
4.16.9 Reboot .............................................................................................................................. 82
4.16.10 Statistics........................................................................................................................ 82
Appendix A: Specifications ...................................................................................84
Appendix B: Troubleshooting ...............................................................................85
Appendix C: Technical Support ............................................................................94
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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 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 TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router.
1.1 Overview of the Modem Router
The TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router integrates 4-port Switch,
Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Powered by 2x2 MIMO technology, the Wireless N Router
delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office
(SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance.
The TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router utilizes integrated ADSL2+
transceiver and high speed MIPS CPU. The Router supports full-rate ADSL2+ connectivity
conforming to the ITU and ANSI specifications.
In addition 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.
The router provides up to 300Mbps wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The
incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures
your network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11n wireless Router will give you the
unexpected networking experience at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. It is also compatible with all
IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b 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 TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router provides complete
data privacy.
The Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can
establish restricted access policies for children or staff. 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 Router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to
manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in
this user guide. Before installing the Router, please look through this guide to know all the
Router’s functions.
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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 Downstream data rates up to 24Mbps, upstream data rates up to 3.5Mbps (With Annex M
enabled).
¾ Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.
¾ Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP
¾ Supports PPPoE, it allows connecting the internet on demand and disconnecting from the
Internet when idle.
¾ Provides reliable ESD and surge-protect function with quick response semi-conductive surge
protection circuit.
¾ High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive bandwidth.
¾ Supports All ADSL industrial standards.
¾ Compatible with all mainstreams DSLAM (CO).
¾ Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user.
¾ Real-time Configuration and device monitoring.
¾ Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit).
¾ Built-in DHCP server.
¾ Built-in firewall, supporting IP/MAC filter, Application filter and URL filter.
¾ Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and IP Address Mapping.
¾ Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing.
¾ Supports system log and flow Statistics.
and CWMP.
¾ Supports firmware 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).
¾ Supports USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media Server.
¾ Supports Ethernet WAN (EWAN).
¾ Supports Bandwidth Control.
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1.3 Panel Layout
1.3.1 The Front Panel
Figure 1-1
The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right). They indicate the
device’s working status. For details, please refer to LED Explanation.
LED Explanation:
Name Status Indication
(Power)
(ADSL)
(Internet)
On
Off
On
Flash
Off
On
Flash
Off
On Wireless is enabled but no data is being transmitted.
The modem router is powered on.
The modem router is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is
connected correctly.
ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use.
The ADSL negotiation is in progress.
ADSL synchronization fails. Please refer to Note 1
troubleshooting.
The network is available with a successful Internet connection.
There is data being transmitted or received via the Internet.
There is no successful Internet connection or the modem router
is operating in Bridge mode. Please refer to Note 2
troubleshooting.
for
for
(WLAN)
(WPS)
Flash
Off Wireless function is disabled.
On
Slow Flash
Quick
Flash
The modem router is sending or receiving data over the wireless
network.
A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by
WPS function.
WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for about 2
minutes. Please press the WPS button on other wireless devices
that you want to add to the network while the LED is flashing.
A wireless device has failed to be added to the network by WPS
function. Please refer to 4.6.2 WPS Settings
information.
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On A storage device or printer has connected to the USB port.
(USB)
(LAN1-4)
Note:
)
1. If the ADSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to 2.3 Connecting
the Modem Router for more information about how to make Internet connection correctly. If
you have already made a right connection, please contact your ISP to make sure if your
Internet service is available now.
2. If the Internet LED is off, please check your ADSL LED first. If your ADSL LED is also off,
please refer to Note 1
configuration. You may need to check this part of information with your ISP and make sure
everything have been input correctly.
Flash
Off
On
Flash
Off
. If your ADSL LED is GREEN ON, please check your Internet
The modem router is sending or receiving data over this USB
port.
No storage device or printer is plugged into the USB port.
There is a device connected to this LAN port.
The modem router is sending or receiving data over this LAN
port.
There is no device connected to this LAN port.
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1.3.2 The Back Panel
The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and RESET button are located on the back
Figure 1-2
¾ POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.
¾ ON/OFF: The switch for the power.
¾ WPS: The switch for the WPS function. For details, please refer to 4.6.2 WPS Settings
¾ RESET: There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults.
Method one: With the Router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button for at
least 5 seconds. And the Router will reboot to its factory default settings.
Method two: Restore the default setting from “Maintenance-SysRestart” of the Router's
Web-based Utility.
¾ WiFi: The switch for the WiFi function.
¾ USB: The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
¾ LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4/WAN: Through these ports, you can connect the Router to your
PC or the other Ethernet network devices. Enable EWAN function and you will be able to
connect to Cable/FTTH/VDSL/ADSL device.
¾ ADSL: Through the port, you can connect the router with the telephone. Or you can connect
them by an external separate splitter. For details, please refer to 2.3 Connecting the Router
.
.
¾ Antennas: Used for wireless operation and data transmit.
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Chapter 2. Connecting the Modem Router
2.1 System Requirements
¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet).
¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.
¾ TCP/IP protocol on each PC.
¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
¾ The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
¾ Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a
power source.
¾ Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a
tripping hazard.
¾ The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
¾ Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic
sensitive.
2.3 Connecting the Modem Router
Before installing the device, please make sure your broadband 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. You can follow the steps below to install it.
Step 1: Connect the ADSL Line.
Method one: Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL port on the rear
panel of , and insert the other end into the wall socket.
Method two：You can use a separate splitter. External splitter can divide the data and
voice, and then you can access the Internet and make calls at the same time. The
external splitter has three ports:
• LINE: Connect to the wall jack
• PHONE: Connect to the phone sets
• MODEM: Connect to the ADSL port of
Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL port on the rear panel of .
Connect the other end to the MODEM port of the external splitter.
Step 2: Connect the Ethernet cable. Attach one end of a network cable to your computer’s
Ethernet port or a regular hub/switch port, and the other end to the LAN port on the
Modem Router.
Step 3: Power on the computers and LAN devices.
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Step 4: Attach the power adapter. 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.
Figure 2-1
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Chapter 3. 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 your PC’s IP address. Follow
the steps below to configure it.
Step 1: Click the Start menu on your desktop, right click My Network Places, and then select
Properties (shown in Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1
Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties.
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Figure 3-2
Step 3: Select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties
button.
Figure 3-3
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Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows. After that, click OK.
Figure 3-4
Note:
)
You can configure the PC to get an IP address automatically, select “Obtain an IP address
automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” in the screen above.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection.
Please click the Start menu on your desktop, select run tab, type cmd or command in the field
and press Enter. Type ping 192.168.1.1 on the next screen, and then press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to the screen below, the connection between your PC and the
Modem Router has been established.
Figure 3-5
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If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below, it means that your PC has not
connected to the Modem Router.
Figure 3-6
You can check it following the steps below:
1) Is the connection between your PC and the Modem Router correct?
The LEDs of LAN port which you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter should
be lit.
2) Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254.
3.2 Quick Installation Guide
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N
USB ADSL2+ Modem Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or
UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address
http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of the browser.
Figure 3-7
After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-8. Enter admin for the
User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the
Enter key.
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Figure 3-8
Note:
)
1) Do not mix up the user name and password with your ADSL account user name and password
which are needed for PPP connections.
2) If the above screen does not pop up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy.
Go to Tools menu→Internet Options→Connections→LAN Settings, in the screen that
appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
2. After your successful login, you will see the Login screen as shown in Figure 3-9. Click Quick
Setup menu to access Quick Setup Wizard.
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Figure 3-9
3. Change the VPI or VCI values which are used to define a unique path for your connection. If
you have been given specific settings for this to configuration, type in the correct
values assigned by your ISP. Click Next.
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Figure 3-10
4. Here we select PPPoE WAN Link Type for example, enter the Username, Password and
Confirm Password given by your ISP, and then click Next.
Figure 3-11
5. On the Wireless screen, we use the default SSID, select a Mode. Set a Password or select
Disable Security(Disable Security is not recommended.), and then click Next to continue.
Figure 3-12
6. On this page, please confirm all parameters. Click Previous to modify or click the Save
button to make the configuration take effect.
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Figure 3-13
7. You will see the Complete screen below, click Finish to complete these settings.
Figure 3-14
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Chapter 4. Configuring the Modem Router
This chapter will show each Web page's key function and the configuration way.
4.1 Login
After your successful login, you will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.
On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
The detailed explanations for each Web page’s key function are listed below.
4.2 Status
Choose “Status”, you can see the corresponding information about Device Information, DSL,
WAN, LAN and WLAN.
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Figure 4-1
4.3 Quick Setup
Please refer to Section 3.2 Quick Installation Guide.
4.4 Network
Choose “Network”, there are many submenus under the main menu. Click any one of them, and
you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
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4.4.1 WAN Settings
Choose “Network”Æ“WAN Settings”, and you will see the WAN Port Information Table in the
screen similar to Figure 4-2, which describes the WAN port settings and the relevant manipulation
to each interface. There are five different configurations for the connection types, which are Static
IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, IPoA, and Bridge. You can select the corresponding types according to
your needs.
Figure 4-2
Click Add to add a new entry, you can configure the parameters for ATM and WAN Service in the
next screen (shown in Figure 4-3).
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Figure 4-3
4.4.1.1 Static IP
Select this option if your ISP provides static IP information to you. You should set static IP address,
IP subnet mask, and gateway address in the screen below.
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TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
Figure 4-4
ATM Configuration:
¾ VPI (0~255): Identifies the virtual path between endpoints in an ATM network. The valid range
is from 0 to 255. Please input the value provided by your ISP.
¾ VCI (1~65535): Identifies the virtual channel endpoints in an ATM network. The valid range is
from 1 to 65535 (1 to 31 is reserved for well-known protocols). Please input the value
provided by your ISP.
Click Advanced, advanced selections of ATM Configuration can be shown.
¾ Encapsulation Mode: Select the encapsulation mode for the Static IP Address. Here you
can leave it default.
¾ ATM Qos Type: Select ATM Qos Type provided by ISP, and the type is UBR by default.
WAN Service Setup:
¾ IP Address: Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
¾ Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP,
usually is 255.255.255.0.
¾ Default Gateway (Optional): Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation
provided by your ISP.
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