TP-Link TD-W9980 User Manual

TD-W9980

N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router

Rev: 1.0.0 1910010923

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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

is connected.

 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 with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only 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.”

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

Outdoor use limited to 10

France

Italy None

Luxembourg None

Norway Implemented

mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz

General authorization required for outdoor use and

public service

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012

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

Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications

Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause interference, and

(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1)cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et

(2)cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 5 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 5 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

Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Korea Warning Statements:

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

NCC Notice& BSMI Notice:

注意！

依據低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。

第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。

安全諮詢及注意事項

●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。

●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。

●注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。　

●插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。

●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。

●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。

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Safety Information

 When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;

when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.

 Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock

and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.

 Avoid water and wet locations.

This product can be used in the following countries:

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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:

Product Description: N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router

Model No.: TD-W9980

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

EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011& EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012

EN 55022:2010

EN 55024:2010

EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009

EN 61000-3-3:2008

EN60950-1:2006+A11：2009+A1:2010+A12:2011

EN62311:2008

EN 301 893

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person responsible for making this declaration:

Yang Hongliang

Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue: 2014

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....................................................................................... 8

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide ........................................................................9

3.1 TCP/IP Configuration...................................................................................................... 9

3.2 Quick Installation Guide................................................................................................ 10

Chapter 4. Configuring the Modem Router ..........................................................16

4.1 Login............................................................................................................................. 16

4.2 Status............................................................................................................................16

4.3 Quick Setup .................................................................................................................. 17

4.4 Operation Mode............................................................................................................ 18

4.5 Network.........................................................................................................................18

4.5.1 WAN Settings..................................................................................................................... 19

4.5.2 Interface Grouping ............................................................................................................. 34

4.5.3 LAN Settings ...................................................................................................................... 35

4.5.4 IPv6 LAN Settings.............................................................................................................. 37

4.5.5 MAC Clone......................................................................................................................... 38

4.5.6 ALG Settings...................................................................................................................... 39

4.5.7 DSL Settings ...................................................................................................................... 40

4.5.8 IPSec VPN ......................................................................................................................... 40

4.6 DHCP Server................................................................................................................ 43

4.6.1 DHCP Settings................................................................................................................... 44

4.6.2 Clients List.......................................................................................................................... 45

4.6.3 Address Reservation.......................................................................................................... 45

4.6.4 Conditional Pool................................................................................................................. 46

4.7 Dual Band Selection ..................................................................................................... 47

4.8 Wireless 2.4GHz........................................................................................................... 48

4.8.1 Basic Settings .................................................................................................................... 48

4.8.2 WPS Settings..................................................................................................................... 50

4.8.3 Wireless Security ............................................................................................................... 53

4.8.4 Wireless MAC Filtering ...................................................................................................... 55

4.8.5 Wireless Advanced ............................................................................................................ 56

4.8.6 Wireless Status .................................................................................................................. 58

4.9 Wireless 5GHz.............................................................................................................. 58

4.9.1 Basic Settings .................................................................................................................... 58

4.9.2 WPS Settings..................................................................................................................... 60

4.9.3 Wireless Security ............................................................................................................... 62

4.9.4 Wireless MAC Filtering ...................................................................................................... 64

4.9.5 Wireless Advanced ............................................................................................................ 65

4.9.6 Wireless Status .................................................................................................................. 66

4.10 Guest Network.............................................................................................................. 67

4.10.1 Basic Settings................................................................................................................... 67

4.10.2 Guest Network Status....................................................................................................... 69

4.11 USB Settings ................................................................................................................ 69

4.11.1 USB Mass Storage ........................................................................................................... 69

4.11.2 User Accounts .................................................................................................................. 70

4.11.3 Storage Sharing................................................................................................................ 71

4.11.4 FTP Server ....................................................................................................................... 73

4.11.5 Media Server .................................................................................................................... 74

4.11.6 Print Server....................................................................................................................... 75

4.12 Route Settings .............................................................................................................. 76

4.12.1 Default Gateway ............................................................................................................... 76

4.12.2 Static Route ...................................................................................................................... 76

4.12.3 IPv6 Static Route .............................................................................................................. 77

4.12.4 RIP Settings...................................................................................................................... 78

4.13 Forwarding.................................................................................................................... 79

4.13.1 Virtual Servers .................................................................................................................. 79

4.13.2 Port Triggering .................................................................................................................. 80

4.13.3 DMZ .................................................................................................................................. 82

4.13.4 UPnP ................................................................................................................................83

4.14 Parental Control............................................................................................................ 84

4.15 IPv4 Firewall ................................................................................................................. 85

4.15.1 Rule .................................................................................................................................. 85

4.15.2 LAN Host .......................................................................................................................... 86

4.15.3 WAN Host ......................................................................................................................... 87

4.15.4 Schedule........................................................................................................................... 88

4.16 IPv6 Firewall ................................................................................................................. 89

4.16.1 IPv6 Rule .......................................................................................................................... 90

4.16.2 IPv6 LAN Host .................................................................................................................. 91

4.16.3 IPv6 WAN Host................................................................................................................. 92

4.16.4 IPv6 Schedule................................................................................................................... 92

4.17 IPv6 Tunnel...................................................................................................................93

4.18 Bandwidth Control ........................................................................................................ 96

4.19 IP&MAC Binding........................................................................................................... 97

4.19.1 Binding Settings................................................................................................................ 97

4.19.2 ARP List............................................................................................................................ 98

4.20 Dynamic DNS ............................................................................................................... 99

4.21 Diagnostic..................................................................................................................... 99

4.22 System Tools.............................................................................................................. 100

4.22.1 System Log..................................................................................................................... 100

4.22.2 Time Settings.................................................................................................................. 101

4.22.3 Manage Control .............................................................................................................. 102

4.22.4 CWMP Settings .............................................................................................................. 103

4.22.5 SNMP Settings ............................................................................................................... 104

4.22.6 Backup & Restore........................................................................................................... 104

4.22.7 Factory Defaults.............................................................................................................. 105

4.22.8 Firmware Upgrade.......................................................................................................... 105

4.22.9 Reboot ............................................................................................................................ 106

4.22.10 Statistics...................................................................................................................... 107

4.23 Logout......................................................................................................................... 108

Appendix A: Specifications .................................................................................109

Appendix B: Troubleshooting .............................................................................110

Appendix C: Technical Support ..........................................................................113

TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router User Guide

Package Contents

The following contents should be found in your package:

 One TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router

 One Power Adapter for TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router

 Quick Installation Guide

 One RJ45 cable

 Two RJ11 cables

 One VDSL splitter

 One Resource CD for TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 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.

TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router User Guide

Chapter 1. Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router.

1.1 Overview of the Modem Router

The TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. The Modem 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-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router utilizes integrated VDSL2 transceiver and high speed MIPS CPU. The modem router supports full-rate VDSL2 connectivity conforming to the ITU and ANSI specifications.

In addition to the basic DMT physical layer functions, the VDSL2 PHY supports dual latency VDSL2 framing (fast and interleaved) and the I.432 ATM Physical Layer.

The modem router provides up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) + 300Mbps (5GHz) 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 much 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-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 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 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 modem 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 modem router, please look through this guide to know all the modem router’s functions.

TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router User Guide

1.2 Main Features

 Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) +

300Mbps (5GHz).

 Four 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports (Auto MDI/MDIX), one RJ11 port.

 Provides external splitter.

 Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology.

 Supports bridge mode and Router function.

 Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection.

 Downstream data rates up to 100Mbps, upstream data rates up to 100Mbps.

 Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.

 Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP and CWMP.

 Supports PPPoE, it allows connecting the internet on demand and disconnecting from the

Internet when idle.

 Provides reliable ESD and surge-protect function with quick response semi-conductive surge

protection circuit.

 High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive bandwidth.

 Compatible with all mainstreams DSLAM (CO).

 Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user.

 Real-time Configuration and device monitoring.

 Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit).

 Built-in DHCP server.

 Built-in firewall, supporting IP/MAC filter and URL filter.

 Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and Port Triggering.

 Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing.

 Supports system log and flow Statistics.

 Supports firmware upgrade and Web-Management page.

 Provides WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK data security, TKIP/AES encryption security.

 Provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).

 Supports USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media Server.

 Supports Ethernet WAN (EWAN).

 Supports Bandwidth Control.

 Supports IPv6.

 Supports VDSL.

TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router User Guide

1.3 Panel Layout

1.3.1 The Front Panel

Figure 1-1

The modem 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)

Off

Flash

(DSL)

Off

The modem router is powered on.

The modem router is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly.

DSL line is synchronized and ready to use.

The DSL negotiation is in progress.

DSL synchronization fails. Please refer to Note 1 troubleshooting.

The network is available with a successful Internet connection.

for

(Internet)

Flash

Off

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

TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router User Guide

(Wireless

2.4GHz)

(Wireless

5GHz)

(WPS)

Flash

Off Wireless is disabled.

Flash

Off Wireless is disabled.

Slow Flash

Quick Flash

Wireless is enabled. The modem router is working on 2.4GHz radio band.

Wireless is enabled. The modem router is working on 5GHz radio band.

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 4.8.2 WPS Settings information.

There is a device connected to this LAN port.

for more

(LAN1-4)

(USB on the

back panel)

Note:



1. If the DSL 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 DSL LED first. If your DSL LED is also off, please refer to Note 1 may need to check this part of information with your ISP and make sure everything have been input correctly.

Flash

Off

Flash

Off No storage device or printer is plugged into the USB port.

. If your DSL LED is GREEN ON, please check your Internet configuration. You

The modem router is sending or receiving data over this LAN port.

There is no device connected to this LAN port.

A storage device or printer has connected to the USB port.

There is data being transmitted or received via the USB port.

TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router User Guide

1.3.2 The Back Panel

Figure 1-2

 VDSL: Through the port, you can connect the modem router with the telephone. Or you can

connect them by an external separate splitter. For details, please refer to 2.3 Connecting the

Modem Router

 USB1, USB2: The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.

 WPS: The switch for the WPS function. For details, please refer to 4.8.2 WPS Settings.

 RESET: There are two ways to reset the modem router's factory defaults.

Method one: With the modem router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds. And the modem router will reboot to its factory default settings.

Method two: Restore the default setting from 4.22.7 Factory Defaults Web-based management page.

 WiFi: The switch for the WiFi function. Move it to left /right to enable/disable the WiFi function.

 LAN4/WAN, LAN3, LAN2, LAN1: Through these ports, you can connect the modem router to

your PC or the other Ethernet network devices. In wireless router mode you will be able to connect to Cable/FTTH/VDSL/ADSL device.

 ON/OFF: The switch for the power.

 POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.

 Antennas: Used for wireless operation and data transmit.

of the modem router's

TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router User Guide

Chapter 2. Connecting the Modem Router

2.1 System Requirements

 Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet).

 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 modem 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 modem router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.  Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic

sensitive.

Generally, TD-W9980 is placed on a horizontal surface. The device also can be mounted on the wall as shown in

Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 Wall-mount install

TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router User Guide

Note:



The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm<D<6mm, and the distance of two screws is 122mm. The screw that project from the wall need around 4mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 20mm to withstand the weight of the product.

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 VDSL Line.

Method one: Plug one end of the twisted-pair VDSL cable into the VDSL port on the rear panel of TD-W9980, 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 VDSL port of TD-W9980

Plug one end of the twisted-pair VDSL cable into the VDSL port on the rear panel of TD-W9980. 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 routerTD-W9980.

Step 3: Power on the computers and LAN devices. 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 an electrical outlet or power extension. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.

Figure 2-2

TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router User Guide

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.

3.1 TCP/IP Configuration

The default IP address of the TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router is 192.168.1.1. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all the default values for description.

Connect the local PC to the LAN/WAN port of the modem router. And then you can configure the IP address for your PC in the following way.

 Obtain an IP address automatically

1) 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.

2) Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.

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 3-1

If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below, it means that your PC has not connected to the modem router.

Figure 3-2

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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 modem 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 management page, it is easy to configure and manage the TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 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.

1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address

http://tplinkmodem.net/

i in the address field of the browser.

Figure 3-3

After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-4. Enter admin for the User Name a

Enter key.

Note:

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1) Do not mix up the user name and password with your DSL account user name and password

which are needed for PPP connections.

nd Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the Login button or press the

Figure 3-4

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 3-5. Click Quick

Setup menu to access Quick Setup Wizard and then click Next.

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Figure 3-5

3. Select your Region and Time Zone from the drop-down list, then click Next.

Figure 3-6

4. The modem router supports two modes: xDSL Modem Router Mode and Wireless Router Mode. Choose your desired mode and then click Next.

Figure 3-7

 xDSL Modem Router Mode: In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet via

xDSL using its VDSL port and share it wirelessly at 300Mbps wireless 802.11n speeds.

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 Wireless Router Mode: In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet via

Ethernet WAN (EWAN) using its interchangeable LAN/WAN port and share it wirelessly at 300Mbps wireless 802.11n speeds.

 xDSL Modem Router Mode

1) Select your ISP from the drop-down list, then click Next.

Figure 3-8

Note:



If your ISP is not listed, please select others, you can select the L2 Interface Type, enter the values given by your ISP, then click Next.

2) Select the connection type provided by your ISP.

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Figure 3-9

3) Here we use PPPoE as an example. Enter the PPPoE Username and Password

provided by your ISP. After confirming the password, click Next to continue.

Figure 3-10

 Wireless Router Mode

1) Select the connection type provided by your ISP.

Figure 3-11

2) Here we use PPPoE as an example. Enter the PPPoE Username and Password

provided by your ISP. After confirming the password, click Next to continue.

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Figure 3-12

5. Configure the basic parameters for 2.4GHz wireless network in the following screen as shown in Figure 3-13, and then click Next.

Figure 3-13

6. Configure the basic parameters for 5GHz wireless network in the following screen as shown in Figure 3-14, and then click Next.

Figure 3-14

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7. On this page, please confirm all parameters. Click Back to modify or click the Save button to

save your configuration.

Figure 3-15

8. You will see the Complete screen below, click Finish to complete these settings.

Figure 3-16

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Chapter 4. Configuring the Modem Router

This chapter will show each Web page's key function and the configuration.

4.1 Login

After your successful login, you will see the twenty-two main menus on the left of the Web-based management page. 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 Wireless.

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Figure 4-1

4.3 Quick Setup

Please refer to Section 3.2 Quick Installation Guide.

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4.4 Operation Mode

Choose “Operation Mode”, and you will see the screen as shown in Figure 4-2. Select your desired mode and then click Save.

Figure 4-2

 xDSL Modem Router Mode: In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet via

xDSL using its VDSL port and share it wirelessly at 300Mbps wireless 802.11n speeds.

 Wireless Router Mode: In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet via

Ethernet WAN (EWAN) using its interchangeable LAN4/WAN port and share it wirelessly at 300Mbps wireless 802.11n speeds.

After you click the Save button, the Note Dialog will appear. Click OK and then the modem router will reboot. Please wait.

Note Dialog

4.5 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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4.5.1 WAN Settings

Choose “Network”“WAN Settings”, and you will see the WAN Port Information Table in the screen similar to Figure 4-3.

4.5.1.1 VDSL WAN Settings

For VDSL PPPoE and Bridge. You can select the corresponding types according to your needs.

Click Add to add a new entry, you can configure the parameters for PTM and WAN Service in the next screen (shown in Figure 4-4).

mode, there are four different connection types, which are Static IP, Dynamic IP,

Figure 4-3

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Figure 4-4

DSL Modulation Type:

 DSL Modulation Type: The modem router supports two modulation types: ADSL and VDSL,

you can select the corresponding types according to your needs.

PTM Configuration:

 Enable VLAN ID: Check the box to enable the Virtual LAN ID.  VLAN ID (1~4049): This indicates the VLAN group, and the valid range is from 1 to 4049.

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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Figure 4-5

WAN Service Setup:

 Enable IPv4：Check the box to enable IPv4.

 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 (Optional): Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation

provided by your ISP.

 DNS Server/ Secondary DNS Server: Here you can set DNS Server (at least one) manually.

The Route will use this DNS Server for priority.

 Enable IPv6: Check the box to enable IPv6.

 IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address provided by your ISP.

 Prefix Length: Enter the prefix length of the IPv6 address. The default value is 64.

 IPv6 Gateway: Enter the gateway IPv6 address provided by your ISP.

 IPv6 DNS Server / Secondary IPv6 DNS Server: Here you can set IPv6 DNS Server (at

least one) manually. The Route will use this IPv6 DNS Server for priority.

 Default Gateway: Select a WAN Interface from the drop-down list as the IPv4 default

gateway.

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 IPv6 Default Gateway: Select a WAN Interface from the drop-down list as the IPv6 default

gateway.

Click Advance, advanced selections of WAN Service Setup can be shown.

 MTU (bytes): Maximum Transmission Unit Size. Check this box then you can change the MTU

size. The default MTU value is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default value unless required by your ISP.

 Enable NAT: This technology translates the IP addresses of a local area network to a different

IP address for the Internet. If this modem router is hosting your network’s connection to the Internet, please select the check box. If another Router exists in your network, you don’t need to select the option.

 Enable Fullcone NAT: It is a type of NAT, if not enabled, the default NAT will act.

 Enable SPI Firewall: A SPI firewall enhances network’s security. Select the option to use a

firewall, or else without a firewall.

 Enable IGMP Proxy: IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage

multicasting on TCP/IP networks. Some ISPs use IGMP to perform remote configuration for client devices, such as the modem router. The default value is disabled, and if you are not sure, please contact your ISP or just leave it.

Click the Save button to save the settings.

2) Dynamic IP

Select this option, the modem router will be able to obtain IP network information dynamically from a DHCP server provided by your ISP.

Figure 4-6

Click Advance, advanced selections for WAN Service Setup can be shown.

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 MTU (bytes): Maximum Transmission Unit Size. Check this box then you can change the MTU

size. The default MTU value is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default value unless required by your ISP.

 Enable NAT: This technology translates the IP addresses of a local area network to a different

 Enable Fullcone NAT: It is a type of NAT, if not enabled, the default NAT will act.

 Enable SPI Firewall: A SPI firewall enhances network’s security. Select the option to use a

firewall, or else without a firewall.

 Enable IGMP Proxy: IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage

 Get IP with Unicast: This is disabled by default. The minority of DHCP Server of ISP will not

support to enable this. When the Route is connected right but IP cannot get, you can select this box.

 Set DNS Server manually: Choose “Set DNS Server manually”, you can set DNS Server

manually here. The modem router will use this DNS Server for priority.

 Get IPv6 Address with Unicast: This is disabled by default. The minority of DHCPv6 Server

of ISP will not support to enable this. When the modem router is connected right but cannot get IPv6 address, you can select this box.

 Set IPv6 DNS Server manually: Choose “Set IPv6 DNS Server manually”, you can set IPv6

DNS Server manually here. The modem router will use this IPv6 DNS Server for priority.

 Host Name: Here displays model No. of your modem router.

Click the Save button to save the settings.

3) PPPoE

If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection and you need to use an ATM Interface, choose PPPoE in the drop-down list, and then the screen will be displayed as below.

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Figure 4-7

 PPP Username/Password/Confirm Password: Enter the User Name, Password and

Confirm Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.

 Connection Mode: For PPPoE connection, you can select Always on or Connect on

demand or Connect manually. Connect on demand is dependent on the traffic. If there is no traffic (or Idle) for a pre-specified period of time, the connection will

drop down automatically.

And once there is traffic send or receive, the connection will be automatically on.

 Authentication Type: Select the Authentication Type from the drop-down list, the default

method is AUTO_AUTH, and you can leave it as a default setting.

 Enable IPv4: Check this box to enable IPv4.

 Enable IPv6: Check this box to enable IPv6.

 Default Gateway: Select a WAN connection from the drop-down list as the IPv4 default

gateway.

 IPv6 Default Gateway: Select a WAN connection from the drop-down list as the IPv6 default

gateway.

Click Advance, advanced selections for WAN Service Setup can be shown.

 Service Name/Server Name: Enter the Service Name and Server Name if it was provided by

your ISP. You can leave them blank, if the ISP doesn’t provide them.

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 MTU (bytes): Maximum Transmission Unit Size. Check this box then you can change the

MTU size. The default MTU value is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default value unless required by your ISP.

 Enable Fullcone NAT: It is a type of NAT, if not enabled, the default NAT will act.

 Enable SPI Firewall: A SPI firewall enhances network’s security. Select the option to use a

firewall, or else without a firewall.

 Enable IGMP Proxy: IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage

 Use IP address specified by ISP: Choose “Use IP address specified by ISP”, you can enter

the IP address provided by your ISP.

 Set DNS Server manually: Choose “Set DNS Server manually”, you can set DNS Server

manually here. The modem router will use this DNS Server for priority.

 Use IPv6 address specified by ISP: Choose “Use IPv6 address specified by ISP”, you can

enter the IPv6 address provided by your ISP.

 Set IPv6 DNS Server manually: Choose “Set IPv6 DNS Server manually”, you can set IPv6

DNS Server manually here. The modem router will use this IPv6 DNS Server for priority.

Click the Save button to save the settings.

4) Bridge

If you select this type of connection, the modem router can be configured to act as a bridging device between your LAN and your ISP. Bridges are devices that enable two or more networks to communicate as if they are two segments of the same physical LAN.

Figure 4-8

Note:



After you finishing the Internet configuration, please click Save to make the settings take effect.

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4.5.1.2 ADSL WAN Settings

For ADSL mode, there ar

e six different configurations for the connection types, which are Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPPoA, IPoA and Bridge. You can select the corresponding types according to your needs.

Figure 4-9

Click Add to add a new entry, you can configure the parameters for PTM and WAN Service in the next screen (shown in Figure 4-10).

Figure 4-10

DSL Modulation Type:

 DSL Modulation Type: The modem router supports two modulation types: ADSL and VDSL,

you can select the corresponding types according to your needs.

ATM Configuration:

 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.

 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.

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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.

Figure 4-11

Click Advance, advanced selections of ATM Configuration can be shown.

 Encapsulation Mode: Select the encapsulation mode for the Static IP Address. Here you

can leave it default.

 ATM Qos Type: Select ATM Qos Type provided by ISP, and the type is UBR by default.

WAN Service Setup:

 Enable IPv4：Check the box to enable IPv4.

 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 (Optional): Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation

provided by your ISP.

 DNS Server/ Secondary DNS Server: Here you can set DNS Server (at least one) manually.

The Route will use this DNS Server for priority.

 Enable IPv6: Check the box to enable IPv6.

 IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address provided by your ISP.

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 Prefix Length: Enter the prefix length of the IPv6 address. The default value is 64.

 IPv6 Gateway: Enter the gateway IPv6 address provided by your ISP.

 IPv6 DNS Server / Secondary IPv6 DNS Server: Here you can set IPv6 DNS Server (at

least one) manually. The Route will use this IPv6 DNS Server for priority.

 Default Gateway: Select a WAN Interface from the drop-down list as the IPv4 default

gateway.

 IPv6 Default Gateway: Select a WAN Interface from the drop-down list as the IPv6 default

gateway.

Click Advance, advanced selections of WAN Service Setup can be shown.

 MTU (bytes): Maximum Transmission Unit Size. Check this box then you can change the MTU

size. The default MTU value is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default value unless required by your ISP.

 Enable NAT: This technology translates the IP addresses of a local area network to a different

 Enable Fullcone NAT: It is a type of NAT, if not enabled, the default NAT will act.

 Enable SPI Firewall: A SPI firewall enhances network’s security. Select the option to use a

firewall, or else without a firewall.

 Enable IGMP Proxy: IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage

Click the Save button to save the settings.

2) Dynamic IP

Select this option, the modem router will be able to obtain IP network information dynamically from a DHCP server provided by your ISP.

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Figure 4-12

Click Advance, advanced selections for WAN Service Setup can be shown.

 MTU (bytes): Maximum Transmission Unit Size. Check this box then you can change the MTU

size. The default MTU value is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default value unless required by your ISP.

 Enable NAT: This technology translates the IP addresses of a local area network to a different

 Enable Fullcone NAT: It is a type of NAT, if not enabled, the default NAT will act.

 Enable SPI Firewall: A SPI firewall enhances network’s security. Select the option to use a

firewall, or else without a firewall.

 Enable IGMP Proxy: IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage

 Get IP with Unicast: This is disabled by default. The minority of DHCP Server of ISP will not

support to enable this. When the Route is connected right but IP cannot get, you can select this box.

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 Set DNS Server manually: Choose “Set DNS Server manually”, you can set DNS Server

manually here. The modem router will use this DNS Server for priority.

 Get IPv6 Address with Unicast: This is disabled by default. The minority of DHCPv6 Server

of ISP will not support to enable this. When the modem router is connected right but IPv6 address cannot get, you can select this box.

 Set IPv6 DNS Server manually: Choose “Set IPv6 DNS Server manually”, you can set IPv6

DNS Server manually here. The modem router will use this IPv6 DNS Server for priority.

 Host Name: Here displays model No. of your modem router.

Click the Save button to save the settings.

3) PPPoE

If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection and you need to use an ATM Interface, choose PPPoE in the drop-down list, and then the screen will be displayed as below.

Figure 4-13

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 PPP Username/Password/Confirm Password: Enter the User Name, Password and

Confirm Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.

 Connection Mode: For PPPoE connection, you can select Always on or Connect on

demand or Connect manually. Connect on demand is dependent on the traffic. If there is no

traffic (or Idle) for a pre-specified period of time, the connection will tear down automatically. And once there is traffic send or receive, the connection will be automatically on.

 Authentication Type: Select the Authentication Type from the drop-down list, the default

method is AUTO_AUTH, and you can leave it as a default setting.

 Enable IPv4: Check this box to enable IPv4.

 Enable IPv6: Check this box to enable IPv6.

 Default Gateway: Select a WAN connection from the drop-down list as the IPv4 default

gateway.

 IPv6 Default Gateway: Select a WAN connection from the drop-down list as the IPv6 default

gateway.

Click Advance, advanced selections for WAN Service Setup can be shown.

 Service Name/Server Name: Enter the Service Name and Server Name if it was provided by

your ISP. You can leave them blank, if the ISP doesn’t provide them.

 MTU (bytes): Maximum Transmission Unit Size. Check this box then you can change the

MTU size. The default MTU value is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default value unless required by your ISP.

 Enable Fullcone NAT: It is a type of NAT, if not enabled, the default NAT will act.

 Enable SPI Firewall: A SPI firewall enhances network’s security. Select the option to use a

firewall, or else without a firewall.

 Enable IGMP Proxy: IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage

multicasting on TCP/IP networks. Some ISPs use IGMP to perform remote configuration for client devices, such as the modem

router. The default value is disabled, and if you are not

sure, please contact your ISP or just leave it.

 Use IP address specified by ISP: Choose “Use IP address specified by ISP”, you can enter

the IP address provided by your ISP.

 Set DNS Server manually: Choose “Set DNS Server manually”, you can set DNS Server

manually here. The modem router will use this DNS Server for priority.

 Use IPv6 address specified by ISP: Choose “Use IPv6 address specified by ISP”, you can

enter the IPv6 address provided by your ISP.

 Set IPv6 DNS Server manually: Choose “Set IPv6 DNS Server manually”, you can set IPv6

DNS Server manually here. The modem router will use this IPv6 DNS Server for priority.

Click the Save button to save the settings.

4) PPPoA

If your ISP provides a PPPoA connection and you need to use an ATM Interface, choose PPPoA in the drop-down list, and then the screen will be displayed as below.

The configuration is similar to PPPoE. Please refer to the section 3) PPPoE to configure this part.

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Figure 4-14

5) IPoA

If your ISP provides an IPoA connection, select IPoA option for the Connection Type on the screen.

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Figure 4-15

 IP Address/Subnet Mask: Enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask provided by ISP. If you

forget, you can ask your ISP.

 DNS Server/Secondary DNS Server: Type in your preferred DNS server.

 Default Gateway: Select a WAN Interface from the drop-down list as the IPv4 default

gateway.

6) Bridge



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Figure 4-16

Note:

After you finishing the Internet configuration, please click Save to make the settings take effect.

4.5.2 Interface Grouping

Choose “Network”“Interface Grouping”, you can view all the current groups on this page (shown in Figure 4-17).

Figure 4-17

 Enable the Virtual LAN Ports feature: Virtual LAN (VLAN) is a group of devices on one or

more LANs that are configured so that they can communicate as if they were attached to the same LAN. Because VLANs are based on logical instead of physical connections, it is very flexible for user/host management, bandwidth allocation and resource optimization. If you want to active Interface Grouping function, please check the box to enable the Virtual LAN Ports feature.

Note:

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It is not allowed to disable the VLAN with Ethernet Connection enabled.

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To support this feature, you must create mapping groups with appropriate LAN and WAN interfaces using the Add button. The Remove button will remove the grouping and add the ungrouped interfaces to the Default group. Only the default group has IP interface.

Click the Add button. You can add a new interface group in the next screen. For example, you want LAN1 and LAN3 to be a group called Group 1 over br_ptm_1_0 WAN interface, you can refer to the following figure.

Figure 4-18

Click Save to make the entry effective immediately

4.5.3 LAN Settings

Choose “Network”“LAN Settings” menu, and you will see the LAN screen (shown in Figure 4-19). Please configure the paramete

rs for LAN ports according to the descriptions below.

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Figure 4-19

 IP Address: You can configure the modem router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask for LAN

Interface.

 IP Address: Enter the modem router’s local IP Address, then you can access to the

Web-based management page via the IP Address, the default value is 192.168.1.1.

 Subnet Mask: Enter the modem router’s Subnet Mask, the default value is 255.255.255.0.

 Enable IGMP Snooping: If you select the option, please choose the IGMP Mode: Standard

Mode or Blocking Mode.

 Enable Second IP: You can configure the modem router’s second IP Address and Subnet

Mask for LAN Interface through which you can also access to the Web-based management page as the default IP Address and Subnet Mask.

 DHCP Server: These settings allow you to configure the modem router‘s Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The DHCP server is enabled by default for the modem router’s Ethernet LAN interface. DHCP service will supply IP settings to computers which are configured to automatically obtain IP settings that are connected to the modem router though the Ethernet port. When the modem router is set for DHCP, it becomes the default gateway for DHCP client connected to it. Keep in mind that if you change the IP address of the modem router, you must change the range of IP addresses in the pool used for DHCP on the LAN.

 Start IP Address: Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP

addresses. Because the default IP address for the modem router is 192.168.1.1, the default Start IP Address is 192.168.1.100, and the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.100 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.254.

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 End IP Address: Enter a value for the DHCP server to end with when issuing IP

addresses. The End IP Address must be smaller than 192.168.1.254. The default End IP Address is 192.168.1.254.

 Leased Time: The Leased Time is the amount of time in which a network user will be

allowed connection to the modem router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in hours, then the user will be “leased” this dynamic IP address. After the dynamic IP address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 1440 minutes.

The detailed configuration about DHCP server, please refer to section 4.6 DHCP Server

4.5.4 IPv6 LAN Settings

Choose menu “Network”“IPv6 LAN Settings”, you can configure LAN IPv6 interface for your modem router.

Figure 4-20

 Address Autoconfiguration Type: Select a type to assign IPv6 addresses to the computers

in your LAN. RADVD and DHCPv6 Server are provided.

1) If RADVD is selected, it doesn’t need to be configured.

2) If DHCPv6 Server is selected, please complete the following parameters.

Figure 4-21

 Start IPv6 Address: Enter a value for the DHCPv6 server to start with when issuing IPv6

addresses.

 End IPv6 Address: Enter a value for the DHCPv6 server to end with when issuing IPv6

addresses.

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 Leased Time: The Leased Time is the amount of time in which a network user will be

allowed connection to the modem router with their current dynamic IPv6 address. Enter the amount of time, in hours, then the user will be “leased” this dynamic IPv6 address. After the dynamic IPv6 address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IPv6 address. The default is 86400 seconds.

 Site Prefix Configuration Type: Select a type to assign prefix to IPv6 addresses. Delegated

and Static are provided.

1) If Delegated is selected, please complete the following parameters.

Figure 4-22

 Prefix Delegated WAN Connection: Select a WAN connection form the drop-down list

to assign prefix.

2) If Static is selected, please complete the following parameters.

Figure 4-23

 Site Prefix: Enter a value for the site prefix.

 Site Prefix Length: Enter a value for the site prefix length.

Click the Save button to save the settings.

4.5.5 MAC Clone

Choose menu “Network”“MAC Clone”, you can configure the MAC address of the WAN Interface as shown below.

The WAN Interface List displays the WAN Interfaces you have configured on the section 4.5.1

WAN Settings and its default MAC Address. You can select corresponding WAN Interface from the

drop-down list and click Clone MAC To button to clone your current PC MAC, and then click Save.

Figure 4-24

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Note:

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Only the WAN Ports can use MAC Address Clone function. All the clone MAC addresses must not be the same with each other.

4.5.6 ALG Settings

Choose menu “Network”“ALG Settings”, and then you can configure the basic security in the screen as shown in Figure 4-25.

Figure 4-25

 Virtual Private Network (VPN): VPN Passthrough must be enabled if you want to allow VPN

tunnels using VPN protocols to pass through the modem router.

 PPTP Passthrough: Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point

Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the modem router, click Enable.

 L2TP Passthrough: Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is the method used to

enable Point-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer Two level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the modem router, click Enable.

 IPSec Passthrough: Internet Protocol security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols for

ensuring private, secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, through the use of cryptographic security services. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the modem router, click Enable.

 Application Layer Gateway (ALG): It is recommended to enable Application Layer Gateway

(ALG) because ALG allows customized Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal filters to be plugged into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer "control/data" protocols such as FTP, TFTP etc.

 FTP ALG: To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click Enable.  TFTP ALG: To allow TFTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click

Enable.

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 H323 ALG: To allow H323 clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click

Enable.

 SIP ALG: To allow SIP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click Enable.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

4.5.7 DSL Settings

Choose “Advanced Setup”“DSL Settings”, you can select the DSL Modulation Type and Annex Type in the next screen. The DSL feature can be selected when you meet the physical connection problem. Please check the proper settings with your Internet service provider.

Figure 4-26

 DSL Modulation Type: Select the DSL operation Modulation Type which your DSL

connection uses.

 Annex Type: Select the DSL operation Annex Type which your DSL connection uses.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

4.5.8 IPSec VPN

Choose “Network”“IPSec VPN”, you can Add/Remove or Enable/Disable the IPSec tunnel connections on the screen as shown in Figure 4-27.

Figure 4-27

This section will guide you to configure a VPN tunnel between two TD-W9980s. The topology is as follows.

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Note:

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You could also use other VPN Routers to set VPN tunnels with TD-W9980. TD-W9980 supports up to 10 VPN tunnels simultaneously.

Click Add New Connection in Figure 4-27 and then you will enter the screen shown in Figure 4-28.

Figure 4-28

 IPSec Connection Name: Enter a name for your VPN.

 Remote IPSec Gateway Address (URL): Enter the destination gateway IP address in the box

which is the public WAN IP or Domain Name of the remote VPN server endpoint. (For example: Input 219.134.112.247 in Device1, Input 219.134.112.246 in Device 2)

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 Tunnel access from local IP addresses: Cho

the VPN network, or else choose Single A

 IP Address for VPN: Enter the IP address of your LAN. (For example: Input 192.168.1.1 in

Device1, Input 192.168.2.1 in

 IP Subnetmask: Enter the Subnet mask of your LAN. ( For example: Input 255.255.255.0 in

both Device1 and Device2)

Device2)

ose Subnet if you want the Whole LAN to join

ddress if you want single IP to join the VPN network.

 Tunnel access

LAN to join the VPN network, or else choose Single Address if you want single IP to join the VPN network.

 IP Address for VPN: Enter the IP address of the Remote LAN. ( For example: Input

192.168.2.1 in Device1,Input 192.168.1.1 in D

 IP Subnetmask: Enter the subnetmask of the r

255.255.255.0 in both Device1 and Device2)

 Key Exchange Method: Select Auto (IKE) or Manual.

 Authentication Method: Select Pre-Shared Key (recommended).

 Pre-Shared Key: Input the Pre-Shared key for Authentication. (For ex

 Perfect Forward Secrecy: PFS is an additional security protocol.

We recommend you leave the Advanced Settings as default value.

After complete the basic settings could comm which 92 is 1 .168.2.100 in PC1)

Note:

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The VPN Servers Endpoint from both ends must use the same pre-shared keys Forward Secrecy settings.

unicate with PCs in remote LAN2. (For example: You can ping the IP address of PC2

from remote IP addresses: Choose Subnet if you want the Remote Whole

evice2)

emote LAN. ( For example: Input

ample: Input 12345678)

and click Save/Apply in both Device1 and Device2, PCs in LAN1

and Perfect

Click Show Advanced Settings and then you can configure the Advanced Settings.

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Figure 4-29

 Mode: Select Main Mode to configure the standard negotiation parameters for IKE phase1.

 Aggressive Mode: Select Aggressive Mode to configure IKE phase1 of the VPN Tunnel to

carry out negotiation in a shorter amount of time. (Not Recommended-Less Secure)

Note:

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The difference between the two is that aggressive mode will pass more information in fewer packets, with the benefit of slightly faster connection establishment, at the cost of transmitting the identities of the security firewall in the clear. When using aggressive mode, some configuration parameters such as Diffie-Hellman groups, and PFS can not be negotiated, resulting in a greater importance of having "compatible" configuration on both ends.

 Key Life Time:Enter the number of seconds for the IPSec lifetime. It is the period of time to

pass before establishing a new IPSec security association (SA) with the remote endpoint. The default value is 3600.

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If you want to change the default settings of Advanced Settings, please make sure that both VPN server endpoints use the same Encryption Algorithm, Integrity Algorithm, Diffie-Hellman Group and Key Life time in both phase1 and phase2.

Note:

4.6 DHCP Server

Choose “DHCP Server”, you can see the next submenus:

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Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

4.6.1 DHCP Settings

Choose menu “DHCP Server”“DHCP Settings”, you can configure the DHCP Server on the page as shown in Figure 4-30.The modem router is set up by default as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PC(s) that are connected to the modem router on the LAN.

Figure 4-30

 Start IP Address: Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses.

Because the default IP address for the modem router is 192.168.1.1, the default Start IP Address is 192.168.1.100, and the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.100 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.254.

 End IP Address: Enter a value for the DHCP server to end with when issuing IP addresses.

The End IP Address must be smaller than 192.168.1.254. The default End IP Address is

192.168.1.254.

 Address Lease Time: The Leased Time is the amount of time in which a network user will be

 Default Gateway - (Optional.) It is suggested to input the IP address of the LAN port of the

modem router. The default value is 192.168.1.1.

 Default Domain - (Optional.) Input the domain name of your network.  Primary DNS - (Optional.) Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP or consult your

ISP.

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 Secondary DNS - (Optional.) Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP

provides two DNS servers.

 DHCP Relay: Select Relay, then you will see the next screen, and the modem router will work

as a DHCP Relay. A DHCP relay is a computer that forwards DHCP data between computers that request IP addresses and the DHCP server that assigns the addresses. Each of the device's interfaces can be configured as a DHCP relay. If it is enabled, the DHCP requests from local PCs will forward to the DHCP server runs on WAN side. To have this function working properly, please run on router mode only, disable the DHCP server on the LAN port, and make sure the routing table has the correct routing entry.

Note:

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1) To use the DHCP server function of the modem router, you must configure all computers on

the LAN as "Obtain an IP Address automatically".

2) You have to disable NAT of the WAN connections, or the DHCP Relay may not take effect.

3) If you select Disabled, the DHCP function will not take effect.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

4.6.2 Clients List

Choose menu “DHCP Server”“Clients List”, you can view the information about the clients attached to the modem router in the screen as shown in Figure 4-31.

Figure 4-31

 Client Name: The name of the DHCP client  MAC Address: The MAC address of the DHCP client  IP Address: The IP address that the modem router has allocated to the DHCP client  Valid Time: The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired,

a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user.

To update this page and to show the current wireless devices, click the Refresh button.

4.6.3 Address Reservation

Choose menu “DHCP Server”“Address Reservation”, you can view and add a reserved address for clients via the next screen (shown in Figure 4-32).When you specify a reserved IP address

for a PC on the LAN, that PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it

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accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to the servers that require permanent IP settings.

Figure 4-32

 MAC Address: The MAC address of the PC for which you want to reserve an IP address.  IP Address: The IP address reserved for the PC by the modem router.  Status: The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.

To Reserve an IP address:

1. Click the Add New button. Then Figure 4-33 will pop up.

Enter the MAC address (in XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX format.) and IP address (in dotted-decimal notation) of the computer for which you want to reserve an IP address.

3. Click the Save button.

Figure 4-33

To modify or delete an existing entry:

1. Click the Edit in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.

2. Modify the information.

3. Click the Save button. Click the Enable/Disable Selected button to make selected entries enabled/disabled.

Click the Delete Selected button to selected entries.

4.6.4 Conditional Pool

Choose menu “DHCP Server”“Conditional Pool”, you can see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-34). This page displays vendor class settings and allows you to set parameters for vendor class by clicking corresponding buttons.

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Figure 4-34

To add a vendor class:

1. Click the Add New button. Then Figure 4-35 will pop up.

Enter parameters for the vendor class.

Click the Save button.

Figure 4-35

To modify or delete an existing entry:

4. Click the Edit in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.

5. Modify the information.

6. Click the Save button. Click the Enable/Disable Selected button to make selected entries enabled/disabled.

Click the Delete Selected button to selected entries.

4.7 Dual Band Selection

Choose menu “Dual Band Selection”, and you can choose the working frequency for your modem router. It is recommended that your computers and devices running video and voice applications use the 5GHz band, while your guest access and computers that are only browsing the web use the 2.4GHz band.

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Figure 4-36

 Concurrently with 2.4GHz and 5GHz (802.11a/b/g/n): Choose this option, and then the

modem router will work concurrently in 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency.

 Only work in 2.4GHz band (802.11b/g/n): Choose this option, and then the modem router

will only work in 2.4GHz frequency. You can use the 2.4GHz band to connect to many classic wireless devices like gaming consoles, laptops, DVRs, ect.

 Only work in 5GHz band (802.11a/n): Choose this option, and then the modem router will

only work in 5GHz frequency. This band is less crowded and is used for time-sensitive music, video streaming or gaming. Using this band can avoid interference with 2.4GHz networks or noisy devices like cordless phones and microwave ovens.

4.8 Wireless 2.4GHz

There are six submenus under the Wireless menu: Basic Settings, WPS Settings, Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Status. Click any of them,

and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

4.8.1 Basic Settings

Choose menu “Wireless 2.4GHz” → “Basic Settings”, you can configure the basic settings for the wireless network of 2.4GHz on this page.

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Figure 4-37

 SSID: Wireless network name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must

be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all stations in your wireless network. Type the desired SSID in the space provided. The default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXXXXX.

 Region: Select your region from the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where the

wireless function of the modem router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the modem router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.

Note:

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Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option.

 Mode

11b only: Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11b.

11g only: Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g.

11n only: Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.

11bg mixed: Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.

11bgn mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients.

Select the desired wireless mode. When 802.11g mode is selected, only 802.11g wireless stations can be connected to the modem router. When 802.11n mode is selected, only

802.11n wireless stations can connect to the modem router. It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode to 802.11b&g&n, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the modem router.

: Select the desired mode.

 Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down List of Channel. This field

determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

 Channel Width: Select the channel width from the drop-down list

automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.

. The default setting is

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If 11b only, 11g only, or 11bg mixed is selected in the Mode field, the Channel Width selecting field will turn grey and the value will become 20M, which is unable to be changed.

 Enable SSID Broadcast: When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to

associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the modem router. If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.

 Enable WDS: Check this box to enable WDS. With this function, the modem router can bridge

two or more Wlans. If this checkbox is selected, you will have to set the following parameters as shown in the figure below. Make sure the following settings are correct.

 SSID (to be bridged): The SSID of the AP your modem router is going to connect to as a

client. You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join.

 BSSID (to be bridged): The BSSID of the AP your modem router is going to connect to as a

client. You can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join.

 Scan: Click this button, you can search the AP which runs in the current channel.

 Key type: This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It is

recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type

 WEP Index: This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX). It

indicates the index of the WEP key.

 Auth Type: This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX). It

indicates the authorization type of the Root AP.

 Password

the password in this blank.

Click Save to save your settings.

: If the AP your modem router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill

4.8.2 WPS Settings

This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS (also called QSS) function.

a). Choose menu “WPS Settings”, and you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-38).

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Figure 4-38

 WPS: Enable or disable the WPS function here.  Current PIN: The current value of the modem router's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN

of the modem router can be found in the label or User Guide.

 Restore PIN: Restore the PIN of the modem router to its default.  Gen New PIN: Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the modem

router's PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.

 Add device: You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this

button.

b). To add a new device:

If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and modem router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.

Note:

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To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of the new device for WPS function meanwhile.

I. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button

Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. Step 1: Press the WPS button on the back panel of the modem router, as shown in the following

figure.

You can also keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-38, then Choose “Press the button of the ne

w device in two minutes” and click Connect.

(Shown in the following figure)

Figure 4-39

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Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the client device directly. Step 3: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup

process.

Step 4: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the modem

router.

Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

II. Enter the client device’s PIN on the modem router

Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. Step 1: Keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure

4-38, then the following screen will appear.

Figure 4-40

Step 2: Enter the PIN number from the client device in the field on the above WPS screen. Then

click Connect button.

Step 3: “Connect successfully” will appear on the screen of Figure 4-40, which means the

client device has succe

III. Enter the modem router’s PIN on your client device

Use this method if your client device asks for the modem router’s PIN number.

Step 1: On the client device, enter the PIN number listed on the modem router’s Wi-Fi Protected

Setup screen. (It is also labeled on the bottom of the modem router.)

Step 2: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected

Setup process.

Step 3: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the modem

router.

Step 4: Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

ssfully connected to the modem router.

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1) The WPS LED on the modem router will light green for five minutes if the device has been

successfully added to the network.

2) The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the modem router is

disabled. Please make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the WPS.

4.8.3 Wireless Security

Choose menu “Wireless 2.4GHz”” Wireless Security”, you can configure the security settings of your wireless network.

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There are three wireless security modes supported by the modem router: WPA/WPA2 – Personal, WPA/WPA2 – Enterprise, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).

Figure 4-41

 Disable Wireless Security: If you do not want to use wireless security, check this radio

button. But it’s strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security.

 WPA/WPA2-Personal: It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared

passphrase. The modem router is configured by this security type by default.

 Authentication Type: You can choose the type for the WPA/WPA2-Personal security on

the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can select WPA-PSK

or WPA2-PSK

authentication type automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.

 Encryption: You can select Auto, TKIP or AES as Encryption.

 Wireless 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 Router or can be found in Figure 4-38.

 Group Key Update Period: Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value

should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.

 WPA/WPA2 – Enterprise: It’s based on Radius Server.

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 Authentication Type: Authentication Type: You can choose the type for the

WPA/WPA2-Personal security on the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can select WPA-PSK

or WPA2-PSK authentication type automatically based on the wireless

station's capability and request.

 Encryption: You can select Auto, TKIP or AES as Encryption.

 RADIUS Server IP: Enter the IP address of the Radius Server.

 RADIUS Server Port: Enter the port that radius service used.

 RADIUS Server Password: Enter the password for the Radius Server.

 Group Key Update Period: Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value

should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.

 WEP: It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard.

 Authentication Type: You can choose the type for the WPA/WPA2-Personal security on

the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can select WPA-PSK

or WPA2-PSK

authentication type automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.

 WEP Key Format: Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here. Hexadecimal

format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.

 WEP Key: Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key that

you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in your network.

 Key Type: You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit.) for encryption.

"Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.

64-bit:

You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is

not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters.

128-bit: You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 13 ASCII characters.

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If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have selected Shared Key as Authentication Type.

Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.

4.8.4 Wireless MAC Filtering

Choose menu “Wireless 2.4GHz”  ”Wireless MAC Filtering”, you can control the wireless access by configuring the Wireless MAC Filtering function, shown in Figure 4-42.

Figure 4-42

To filter wireless users by MAC Address, click Enable. The default setting is Disabled.

 MAC Address: The wireless station's MAC address that you want to filter.

 Status: The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.

 Description: A simple description of the wireless station.

To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New button. The following page will appear, shown in Figure 4-43:

Figure 4-43

To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions:

1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC

Address is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example: 00:1D:0F:11:22:33.

2. Give a simple description for the wireless station in the Description field. For example:

Wireless station A.

3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status drop-down list.

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4. Click the Save button to save this entry.

To edit or delete an existing entry:

1. Click the Edit in the entry you want to modify.

2. Modify the information.

3. Click the Save button.

Click the Enable/ Disabled Selected button to make selected entries enabled or disabled.

Click the Delete Selected button to selected entries.

For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00:1D:0F:11:22:33 and the wireless station B with MAC address 00:0A:EB:00:07:5F are able to access the modem router, but all the other wireless stations cannot access the Modem router, you can configure the Wireless MAC Address Filtering list by following these steps:

1. Click the Enable button to enable this function.

2. Select the radio button “Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to

access” for Filtering Rules.

3. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already.

4. Click the

1) Enter the MAC address

2) Enter wireless station A/B in the Description field.

3) Select Enabled in the Status drop-down list.

4) Click the Save button.

The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list:

Add New button.

00:1D:0F:11:22:33/00:0A:EB:00:07:5F in the MAC Address field.

4.8.5 Wireless Advanced

Choose menu “Wireless 2.4GHz””Wireless Advanced”, you can configure the advanced settings of your wireless network.

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Figure 4-44

 Transmit Power: Here you can specify the transmit power of modem router. You can select

High, Middle or Low which you would like. High is the default setting and is recommended.

 Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 25-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. The

beacons are the packets sent by the modem router to synchronize a wireless network. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The default value is 100.

 RTS Threshold: Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packet is

larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the modem router will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame. The default value is

2346.

 Fragmentation Threshold: This value is the maximum size determining whether packets

will be fragmented. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance because of excessive packets. 2346 is the default setting and is recommended.

 DTIM Interval: This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message

(DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the modem router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. You can specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1, which indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.

 Enable Short GI: This function is recommended for it will increase the data capacity by

reducing the guard interval time

 Enabled Client isolation: This function can isolate wireless stations on your network from

each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the modem router but not with each other. To use this function, check this box. Client isolation is disabled by default.

 Enable WMM: WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being

transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended.

Note:

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If you are not familiar with the setting items in this page, it's strongly recommended to keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.

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4.8.6 Wireless Status

Choose menu “Wireless 2.4GHz””Wireless Status”, you can see the MAC Address, Current Status, Received Packets and Sent Packets for each connected wireless station.

Figure 4-45

 MAC Address: The connected wireless station's MAC address

 Current Status: The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH/

STA-ASSOC/ STA-JOINED/ WPA/ WPA-PSK/ WPA2/ WPA2-PSK/ AP-UP/ AP-DOWN/ Disconnected

 Received Packets: Packets received by the station

 Sent Packets: Packets sent by the station

To update this page and to show the current connected wireless stations, click on the Refresh button.

4.9 Wireless 5GHz

There are five submenus under the Wireless menu: Basic Settings, WPS Settings, Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Status. Click any of them,

and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

4.9.1 Basic Settings

Choose menu “Wireless 5GHz“ → “Basic Settings”, you can configure the basic settings for the wireless network of 2.4GHz on this page.

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Figure 4-46

 SSID: Wireless network name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must

 Region: Select your region from the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where the

Note:

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Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option.

 Mode

11a only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11a. When 802.11a mode is selected,

only 802.11a wireless stations can connect to the Router.

11n only- Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n. When 802.11n mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the Router.

11an mixed - Select if you are using both 802.11a and 802.11n wireless clients. It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode 11an mixed, and all of 802.11a and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the Router.

 Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down List of Channel. This field

determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

: Select the desired mode.

 Channel Width: Select the channel width from the drop-down list

automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.

Note:

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If 11a only is selected in the Mode field, the Channel Width selecting field will turn grey and the value will become 20M, which is unable to be changed.

 Enable SSID Broadcast: When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to

associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the modem router. If you select the

. The default setting is

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Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the

air.

Click Save to save your settings.

4.9.2 WPS Settings

This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS (also called QSS) function.

a). Choose menu “WPS Settings”, and you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-47).

Figure 4-47

 WPS: Enable or disable the WPS function here.  Current PIN: The current value of the modem router's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN

of the modem router can be found in the label or User Guide.

 Restore PIN: Restore the PIN of the modem router to its default.  Gen New PIN: Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the modem

router's PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.

 Add device: You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this

button.

b). To add a new device:

Note:

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To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of the new device for WPS function meanwhile.

I. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button

Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. Step 1: Press the WPS button on the back panel of the modem router, as shown in the following

figure.

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You can also keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-47, then Choose “Press the button of the ne

w device in two minutes” and click Connect.

(Shown in the following figure)

Figure 4-48

Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the client device directly. Step 3: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup

process.

Step 4: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the modem

router.

Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

II. Enter the client device’s PIN on the modem router

Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. Step 1: Keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-47,

then the following screen will appear.

Figure 4-49

Step 2: Enter the PIN number from the client device in the field on the above WPS screen. Then

click Connect button.

Step 3: “Connect successfully” will appear on the screen of Figure 4-49, which means the client

device has successfully connected to the modem r

outer.

III. Enter the modem router’s PIN on your client device

Use this method if your client device asks for the modem router’s PIN number.

Step 1: On the client device, enter the PIN number listed on the modem router’s Wi-Fi Protected

Setup screen. (It is also labeled on the bottom of the modem router.)

Step 2: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup

process.

Step 3: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the modem

router.

Step 4: Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

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Note:

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1) The WPS LED on the modem router will light green for five minutes if the device has been

2) The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the modem router is

successfully added to the network.

disabled. Please make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the WPS.

4.9.3 Wireless Security

Choose menu “Wireless 5GHz”” Wireless Security”, you can configure the security settings of your wireless network.

There are three wireless security modes supported by the modem router: WPA/WPA2 – Personal, WPA/WPA2 – Enterprise, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).

Figure 4-50

 Disable Wireless Security: If you do not want to use wireless security, check this radio

button. But it’s strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security.

 WPA/WPA2-Personal - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared

passphrase. The modem router is configured by this security type by default.

 Authentication Type: You can choose the type for the WPA/WPA2-Personal security on

the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can select WPA-PSK authentication type automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.

 Encryption: You can select Auto, TKIP or AES as Encryption.

 Wireless 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,

or WPA2-PSK

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which is labeled on the bottom of the Router or can be found in Figure 4-38.

 Group Key Update Period: Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value

should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.

 WPA/WPA2 – Enterprise: It’s based on Radius Server.

 Authentication Type: Authentication Type: You can choose the type for the

WPA/WPA2-Personal security on the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can select WPA-PSK

or WPA2-PSK authentication type automatically based on the wireless

station's capability and request.

 Encryption: You can select Auto, TKIP or AES as Encryption.

 RADIUS Server IP: Enter the IP address of the Radius Server.

 RADIUS Server Port: Enter the port that radius service used.

 RADIUS Server Password: Enter the password for the Radius Server.

 Group Key Update Period: Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value

should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.

 WEP: It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard.

 Authentication Type: You can choose the type for the WPA/WPA2-Personal security on

the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can select WPA-PSK

or WPA2-PSK

authentication type automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.

 WEP Key Format: Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here. Hexadecimal

format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.

 WEP Key: Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key that

you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in your network.

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 Key Type: You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit.) for encryption.

"Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.

64-bit:

not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters.

128-bit: You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 13 ASCII characters.

Note:

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If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have selected Shared Key as Authentication Type.

Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.

You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is

4.9.4 Wireless MAC Filtering

Choose menu “Wireless 5GHz”  ”Wireless MAC Filtering”, you can control the wireless access by configuring the Wireless MAC Filtering function, shown in Figure 4-42.

Figure 4-51

To filter wireless users by MAC Address, click Enable. The default setting is Disabled.

 MAC Address: The wireless station's MAC address that you want to filter.

 Status: The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.

 Description: A simple description of the wireless station.

To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New button. The following page will appear, shown in Figure 4-43:

Figure 4-52

To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions:

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1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC

Address is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example: 00:1D:0F:11:22:33.

2. Give a simple description for the wireless station in the Description field. For example:

Wireless station A.

3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status drop-down list.

4. Click the Save button to save this entry.

To edit or delete an existing entry:

1. Click the Edit in the entry you want to modify.

2. Modify the information.

3. Click the Save button.

Click the Enable/ Disabled Selected button to make selected entries enabled or disabled.

Click the Delete Selected button to selected entries.

5. Click the Enable button to enable this function.

6. Select the radio button “Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to

access” for Filtering Rules.

7. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already.

8. Click the

5) Enter the MAC address

6) Enter wireless station A/B in the Description field.

7) Select Enabled in the Status drop-down list.

8) Click the Save button.

The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list:

Add New button.

00:1D:0F:11:22:33/00:0A:EB:00:07:5F in the MAC Address field.

4.9.5 Wireless Advanced

Choose menu “Wireless 5GHz””Wireless Advanced”, you can configure the advanced settings of your wireless network.

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Figure 4-53

 Transmit Power: Here you can specify the transmit power of modem router. You can select

High, Middle or Low which you would like. High is the default setting and is recommended.

 Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 25-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. The

beacons are the packets sent by the modem router to synchronize a wireless network. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The default value is 100.

 RTS Threshold: Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packet is

larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the modem router will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame. The default value is

2346.

 DTIM Interval: This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message

 Enable Short GI: This function is recommended for it will increase the data capacity by

reducing the guard interval time

 Enabled Client isolation: This function can isolate wireless stations on your network from

each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the modem router but not with each other. To use this function, check this box. Client isolation is disabled by default.

 Enable WMM: WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being

transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended.

Note:

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If you are not familiar with the setting items in this page, it's strongly recommended to keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.

4.9.6 Wireless Status

Choose menu “Wireless 5GHz””Wireless Status”, you can see the MAC Address, Current Status, Received Packets and Sent Packets for each connected wireless station.

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Figure 4-54

 MAC Address: The connected wireless station's MAC address

 Current Status: The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH/

STA-ASSOC/ STA-JOINED/ WPA/ WPA-PSK/ WPA2/ WPA2-PSK/ AP-UP/ AP-DOWN/ Disconnected

 Received Packets: Packets received by the station

 Sent Packets: Packets sent by the station

To update this page and to show the current connected wireless stations, click on the Refresh button.

4.10 Guest Network

There are two submenus under the Guest Network menu: Basic Settings and Guest Network Status. Click any of them, and you will be able to scan or configure the corresponding function.

The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.

4.10.1 Basic Settings

Choose menu “Guest Network”“Basic Settings”, and you will see the screen as shown in Figure 4-55. This feature allows you to create a separate netw them to access your main network and the computers connected to it.

ork for your guests without allowing

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Figure 4-55

 Guest Network: You can choose your Guest Network. When you enable this function, you

could set wireless parameters for Guest Network.

 SSID: The guest network name. When setting up a Guest network, it is strongly

recommended to use a name that easily distinguishes it from your primary network. TP-LINK_Guest_2.4GHz/5GHz.

 Security: The default value is disabled, but it’s strongly recommended to enable

WPA/WPA2-Personal. WPA/WPA2-Personal is the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared passphrase.

 Authentication Type: Select the Authentication Type from the drop-down list, the default

method is Auto, and you can leave it as a default setting.

 Encryption: You can select either Auto, or TKIP or AES.

 Wireless Password: You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 characters or 8 to 64

Hexadecimal characters.

 Group Key Update Period: Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value

should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.

 Allow Guests to access my Local Network: The guests have access to your Local

Network, but can not login the modem router’s Web-Management page.

 Allow Guests to access my USB Storage Sharing: The guests can access the specified

files on the USB storage device via the function of USB Storage Sharing, but the function of FTP Server, Media Server and Print Server are not available in Guest Network. For more details please refer to 4.11.3 Storage Sharing

 Guest Network Isolation: This function can isolate wireless clients on your guest network

from each other. Client isolation is disabled by default.

 Guest Network Bandwidth Control: With this function, you can configure the Upstream

Bandwidth and Downstream Bandwidth for guest network.

Click Save to save your settings.

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4.10.2 Guest Network Status

Choose menu “Guest Network”“Guest Network Status”, you can see the MAC Address, Current Status, Received Packets and Sent Packets for each connected wireless station.

 MAC Address: The connected wireless station's MAC address.

 Current Status: The connected wireless station's running status.

 Received Packets: Packets received by the station.

 Sent Packets: Packets sent by the station.

You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current connected wireless stations, click on the Refresh button.

4.11 USB Settings

There are six submenus under the USB Settings menu, USB Mass Storage, User Accounts, Storage Sharing, FTP Server, Media Server and Print Server. Click any of them, and you will be

able to configure the corresponding function.

4.11.1 USB Mass Storage

Choose menu “USB Settings → ”USB Mass Storage”, you can configure a USB disk drive attached to the modem router and view volume and share properties such as share name,

capacity, status, and action, etc on this page as shown below.

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Figure 4-56

 Volume: The volume name of the USB drive the users have access to.

 File System: The system of the USB drive.

 Capacity: The storage capacity of the USB driver.

 Status: Indicates the shared or non-shared status of the volume. Online means volume can

be shared, while Offline means volume can not be shared. If Deactivate in Action field is enabled, Disabled will be displayed in the Status field, which means volume can not be shared.

 Action: When the volume is shared, you can click the Deactivate to stop sharing the volume;

when volume is non-shared, you can click the Enable button to share the volume.

Click Disconenct to safely remove the USB storage device that is connected to USB port.

Note:

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Before removing the USB storage device, you should click “Disconnect” to make sure that all your data have been saved completely. Removing device directly may cause your USB storage device crashed.

4.11.2 User Accounts

You can specify the user name and password for Storage Sharing and FTP Server users on this page. Storage Sharing users can access the folders by entering the following URL into the address field of your browser or Windows Explorer, such as. \\192.168.1.1. FTP Server users can log into the FTP Server via FTP Client.

There are five users here, which provide means to control the access to the USB mass storage by Storage Sharing or FTP. The Super User has the right to read and write to Storage Sharing and FTP Server.

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Figure 4-57

To add a new user account, please follow the steps below:

1. Choose the index from the drop-down list of Choose Index.

2. Self-define a New Username.

3. Enter the password in the New Password field.

4. Re-enter the password in the Confirm password field.

5. Click the Set button, and then a new entry will be added in the table.

To delete an existing user account, please click Delete in the Action column.

4.11.3 Storage Sharing

Choose menu “USB Settings” → ”Storage Sharing”, you can configure a USB disk drive attached to the modem router and view volume and share properties on this page as shown

below.

Figure 4-58

 Server Status: Indicates the Storage Sharing's current status.

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 Anonymous access to all the volumes: This function is enabled by default, so users can

access all activated volumes of Storage Sharing without accounts. If you want to add a shared folder which does not allow anonymous login, uncheck the box to disable this function. And Folder Table will be displayed as shown below.

Figure 4-59

 Share Name: This folder's display name.

 Directory: The real full path of the specified folder.

 User Access: The authorization of the user is displayed. * users mean Super Users who

have the full-access permission to all activated volumes and share folders. Grey users mean the users who have no right to use this function. Others are common users.

 Status: The status of the entry is enabled or disabled.

 Edit: Click Edit in the table, and then you can modify the entry.

To add a new folder, follow the instructions below.

1. Click Add New Folder in Figure 4-58.

Figure 4-60

2. Click the Browse button, and then select the Select Volume from the drop-down list.

3. Enter display name of the share folder in Share Name filed.

4. Click the Apply button to apply the settings.

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You can click the upper button to go to the upper folder

Click the Enable/Disable Selected button to enable or disable the selected entries.

Click the Delete Selected button to delete the selected entries.

Note:

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1. The max share folders number is 10. If you want to share a new folder when the number has

reached 10, you can delete an existing share folder and then add a new one.

2. If you want to change the Storage Sharing settings, you can click the Apply button to make

the changes take effect.

4.11.4 FTP Server

Choose menu “USB Settings”→ ”FTP Server”, you can create an FTP server that can be accessed from the Internet or your local network.

Figure 4-61

 Server Status: Indicates the FTP Server's current status.

 Internet Access: If Internet Access is enabled, user(s) in public network can access FTP

server via Internet Address.

 Internet Address: If Internet Access is enabled, WAN IP will be displayed here.

 Service Port: Enter the FTP Port number to use. The default is 21.

 Share Name: This folder's display name.

 Directory: The real full path of the specified folder.

 User Index: The authorization of the user is displayed.

 Status: The status of the entry is enabled or disabled.

 Edit: Click Edit in the table, and then you can modify the entry.

To add a new folder, follow the instructions below.

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1. Click Add New Folder in Figure 4-61.

Figure 4-62

2. Click the Browse button, and then select the Select Volume from the drop-down list.

3. Enter display name of the share folder in Share Name filed.

4. Click the Apply button to apply the settings.

You can click the upper button to go to the upper folder.

Click the Enable/Disable Selected button to enable or disable the selected entries.

Click the Delete Selected button to delete the selected entries.

Note:



1. The max share folders number is 10. If you want to share a new folder when the number has

reached 10, you can delete an existing share folder and then add a new one.

2. If you want to change the FTP settings, you can click the Apply button to make the changes

take effect.

4.11.5 Media Server

Choose menu “USB Settings”→”Media Server”, you can create media server that allows you to share stored content with other computers and devices on your home network and on the Internet.

Figure 4-63

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 Server Enable: Select this box to enable this function.

 Server Name: The name of this Media Server.

To add a new share folder for your media server, please follow the instructions below:

a) Click Add New Folder button, and you will see the screen as shown in Figure 4-64.

Enter the name of the share folder in Share Name field.

c) Click the Apply button to apply the configuration.

Figure 4-64

b) Click the Scan now to scan all the share folders immediately. You can also select the

Auto-scan, at same time, select an auto scan interval time by drop-down list. In this case, the media server will auto scan the share folders.

Note:



The max share folders number is 6. If you want share a new folder when the numbers has been reached to be 6, you can delete a share folder and then add a new one.

4.11.6 Print Server

Choose menu “USB Settings”→”Print Server”, you can configure print server on this page as shown below.

Figure 4-65

There are three states of the print server, they are as follows:

 Online: Indicates the print service has been turned on, and no user is using the print

services at present. You can click the "Stop" button to stop the print service.

 Offline: Indicates the print service feature is disabled. You can click "Start" button to start

the print service.

 Busy: Indicates the print service has been turned on, but at this moment other users are

using print services.

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4.12 Route Settings

Choose “Route Settings”, it includes four menus: Default Gateway, Static Route IPv6 Static Route and RIP Settings. The detailed descriptions are provided below.

4.12.1 Default Gateway

Choose “Route Settings”“Default Gateway”, you can see the Default Gateway screen. You can select a WAN Interface from the drop-down list as the system default gateway.

Figure 4-66

Click the Add Interface button, you can add WAN Interfaces.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

4.12.2 Static Route

Choose “Route Settings” “Static Route”. You can see the Static Route screen, this screen allows you to configure the static routes (shown in Figure 4-67). A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network.

Figure 4-67

To add static routing entries:

1. Click the Add New button in Figure 4-67, and you will see the screen as shown in Figure

4-68.

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Figure 4-68

2. Enter the following data:

 Destination IP Address: The Destination IP Address is the address of the network or host

that you want to assign to a static route.

 Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP Address is the network

portion, and which portion is the host portion.

 Gateway: Here you should type the Gateway address correctly, and the option for Interface

will adopt the default Gateway address for the Static Route.

 Interface: Select the Interface name in the text box, or else, the default Use Interface will be

adopted for the Static Route.

 Status: Select Enabled or disabled from the drop-down list.

3. Click Save to save your settings as shown in Figure 4-68.

To modif

1 Find the desired entry in the table.

2 Click Edit as desired on the Edit column.

y or delete an existing entry:

Click the Enable/ Disabled Selected button to make selected entries enabled/ disabled.

Click the Delete Selected button to delete selected entries.

4.12.3 IPv6 Static Route

Choose “Route Settings” “IPv6 Static Route”. You can see the IPv6 Static Route screen. This screen allows you to configure the IPv6 static routes (shown in Figure 4-67). An IPv6 static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network.

Figure 4-69

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To add a new entry, follow the instructions below.

1. Click the Add New button in Figure 4-69, and you will see the screen as shown in Figure

4-70.

Figure 4-70

2. Enter the following data:

 Destination IPv6 Address: The Destination IPv6 Address is the address of the network or

host that you want to assign to a static route.

 Prefix Length: The prefix length of the destination IPv6 address.

 Gateway: Here you should type the IPv6 Gateway address correctly, and the option for

Interface will adopt the default IPv6 Gateway address for the IPv6 Static Route.

 Interface: Select the Interface name from the drop-down list, or else, the default Interface will

be adopted for the IPv6 Static Route.

 Status: Select Enabled or Disabled from the drop-down list.

3. Click Save to save your settings.

To modify or delete an existing entry:

1. Find the desired entry in the table.

2. Click Edit as desired on the Edit column.

Click the Enable/ Disabled Selected button to make selected entries enabled/ disabled.

Click the Delete Selected button to delete selected entries.

4.12.4 RIP Settings

Choose “Route Settings”“RIP Settings”, you can see the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) screen which allows you to configure the RIP.

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Figure 4-71

Note:

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RIP cannot be configured on the WAN Interface which has NAT enabled (such as PPPoE).

4.13 Forwarding

There are four submenus under the Forwarding menu: Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, DMZ and UPnP. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

4.13.1 Virtual Servers

Choose menu “Forwarding” → “Virtual Servers”, and then you can view and add virtual servers in the next screen (shown in Figure 4-72). Virtual servers can be used for setting up public services on your LAN. A virtual serve to this service port will be redirected to the computer specified by the server IP. Any PC that was used for a virtual server must have a static or reserved IP address because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function.

r is defined as a service port, and all requests from Internet

Figure 4-72

 Service Port: The numbers of External Service Ports. You can enter a service port or a

range of service ports (the format is XXX – YYY; XXX is the Start port and YYY is the End port).

 IP Address: The IP address of the PC running the service application.

 Protocol: The protocol used for this application, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols

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supported by the modem router).

 Status: The status of this entry, "Enabled" means the virtual server entry is enabled.

 Edit: To modify or delete an existing entry.

To set up a virtual server entry:

1. Click the Add New button. (pop-up

2. Select the service you want to use from the Common Service Port list. If the Common

Service Port menu does not list the service that you want to use, enter the number of the service port or service port range in the Service Port field.

3. Enter the IP address of the computer running the service application in the IP Address field.

4. Select the protocol used for this application in the Protocol drop-down list, either TCP, UDP,

or All.

5. Select the Enabled option in the Status drop-down list.

Click the Save button.

Figure 4-73)

Figure 4-73

 Note:

It is possible that you have a computer or server that has more than one type of available service. If so, select another service, and type the same IP address for that computer or server.

To modify or delete an existing entry:

1. Find the desired entry in the table.

2. Click Edit as desired on the Edit column.

Click the Enable/ Disabled Selected button to make selected entries enabled/ disabled.

Click the Delete Selected button to delete selected entries.

 Note:

If you set the service port of the virtual server as 80, you must set the Web management port on System Tools –> Manage Control page to be any other value except 80 such as 8080. Otherwise there will be a conflict to disable the virtual server.

4.13.2 Port Triggering

Choose menu “Forwarding”→ ”Port Triggering”, you can view and add port triggering in the next screen (shown in Figure 4-74). Some applications require multiple connections, like Internet

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games, video conferencing, Internet telephoning and so on. Port Triggering is used for some of these applications that cannot work with a pure NAT modem router.

Figure 4-74

To add a new rule, follow the steps below.

1. Click the Add New button, the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 4-75.

2. Select a common application from the Common Service Port drop-down list, then the

Trigger Port field and the Open Ports field will be automatically filled. If the Common Service Port does not have the application you need, enter the Trigger Port and the Open Ports manually.

3. Select the protocol used for Trigger Port from the Trigger Protocol drop-down list, either

TCP, UDP, or All.

4. Select the protocol used for Incoming Ports from the Open Protocol drop-down list, either

TCP or UDP, or All.

5. Select Enable in Status field.

6. Click the Save button to save the new rule.

Figure 4-75

 Interface: Display the default gateway you have ser in 4.5.1 WAN Settings.

 Trigger Port: The port for outgoing traffic. An outgoing connection using this port will trigger

this rule.

 Trigger Protocol: The protocol used for Trigger Ports, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols

supported by the modem router).

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 Open Port: The port or port range used by the remote system when it responds to the

outgoing request. A response using one of these ports will be forwarded to the PC which triggered this rule. You can input at most 5 groups of ports (or port sections). Every group of ports must be separated with ",", for example, 2000-2038, 2046, 2050-2051, 2085, 3010-3030.

 Open Protocol: The protocol used for Incoming Port, either TCP, UDP, or ALL (all

protocols supported by the modem router).

 Status: The status of this entry, Enabled means the Port Triggering entry is enabled.

 Common Service Port: Some popular applications already listed in the drop-down list of

Open Protocol.

To modify or delete an existing entry:

1. Find the desired entry in the table.

2. Click Edit as desired on the Edit column.

Click the Enable/ Disabled Selected button to make selected entries enabled/ disabled.

Click the Delete Selected button to delete selected entries.

Once the modem router is configured, the operation is as follows:

1. A local host makes an outgoing connection to an external host using a destination port

number defined in the Trigger Port field.

2. The modem router records this connection, opens the incoming port or ports associated with

this entry in the Port Triggering table, and associates them with the local host.

3. When necessary, the external host will be able to connect to the local host using one of the

ports defined in the Incoming Ports field.

 Note:

1. When the trigger connection is released, the corresponding opened ports will be closed.

2. Each rule can only be used by one host on the LAN at a time. The trigger connection of other

hosts on the LAN will be refused.

3. Open Ports ranges cannot overlap each other.

4.13.3 DMZ

Choose menu “Forwarding→DMZ”, and then you can view and configure DMZ host in the screen (shown in Figure 4-76).The DMZ host feature allows one local

for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. The modem router forwards packets of all services to the DMZ host. Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP Address assigned to it because its IP Address may be changed when using the DHCP function.

host to be exposed to the Internet

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Figure 4-76

To assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server:

1. Click the Enable button.

2. Enter the IP address of a local PC that is set to be DMZ host in the DMZ Host IP Address

field.

3. Click the Save button.

4.13.4 UPnP

Choose menu “Forwarding→UPnP”, and then you can view the information about UPnP in the screen (shown in Figure 4-77). The Universal Plug and Play

(UPnP) feature allows the devices, such as Internet computers, to access the local host resources or devices as needed. UPnP devices can be automatically discovered by the UPnP service application on the LAN.

Figure 4-77

 Current UPnP Status: UPnP can be enabled or disabled by clicking the Enable or Disable

button. This feature is enabled by default.

 Current UPnP Settings List: This table displays the current UPnP information.

 App Description: The description about the application which initiates the UPnP

request.

 External Port: The port which the modem router opens for the application.

 Protocol: The type of protocol which is opened.

 Internal Port: The port which the modem router opened for local host.

 IP Address: The IP address of the local host which initiates the UPnP request.

 Status: Either Enabled or Disabled. "Enabled" means that the port is still active;

otherwise, the port is inactive.

Click the Enable button to enable UPnP.

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Click the Disable button to disable UPnP.

Click the Refresh button to update the Current UPnP Settings List.

4.14 Parental Control

Choose menu “Parental Control”, and you can configure the parental control in the screen as shown in Figure 4-78. The Parental Control function can be used to control the Internet activities of the child, limit the child to access certain websites and restrict the time of surfing.

Figure 4-78

 Enable Parental Control: Check the box if you want this function to take effect. This function

is disabled by default.

 MAC Address of Parental PC: In this field, enter the MAC address of the controlling PC, or

you can make use of the Copy To Above button below.

 MAC Address of Current PC: This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is

managing this modem router. If the MAC Address of your adapter is registered, you can click the Copy To Above button to fill this address to the MAC Address of Parental PC field above.

 Add URL: Here you can input the net addresses which the child is allowed to access.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

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4.15 IPv4 Firewall

There are four submenus under the Firewall menu: Rule, LAN Host, WAN Host and Schedule. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

4.15.1 Rule

Choose menu “Firewall” → “Rule”, and then you can view and set Access Control rules in the screen as shown in Figure 4-79.

Figure 4-79

 Enable Firewall: Select the check box to enable the Firewalll function, so the Default Filtering

Rules can take effect.

 Description: Here displays the description of the rule and this name is unique.

 LAN Host: Here displays the host selected in the corresponding rule.

 Target: Here displays the target selected in the corresponding rule.

 Schedule: Here displays the schedule selected in the corresponding rule.

 Status: Here displays the status of the rule, enabled or not.

 Edit: Here you can edit or delete an existing rule.

 Add New: Click the Add New button to add a new rule entry.

 Enable Selected: Click the Enable Selected button to enable the selected rules in the list.

 Disable Selected: Click the Disable Selected button to disable the selected rules in the list.

 Delete Selected: Click the Delete Selected button to delete the selected entries in the table.

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The methods to add a new rule:

1. Click the Add New button and the next screen will pop up as shown in Figure 4-80.

Give a name (e.g. Rule_1) for the rule in the Description field.

3. Select a host from the LAN Host drop-down list or choose “Add LAN Host”.

4. Select a target from the WAN Host drop-sown list or choose “Add WAN Host”.

5. Select a schedule from the Schedule drop-down list or choose “Add Schedule”.

6. In the Action field, select Deny or Allow to deny or allow your entry.

7. In the Status field, select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable your entry.

8. In the Direction field, select IN or OUT from the drop-down list for the direction.

9. In the Protocol field, here are four options, All, TCP, UDP, and ICMP. Select one of them

from the drop-down list for the target.

10. Click the Save button.

Figure 4-80

4.15.2 LAN Host

Choose menu “Firewall” → “LAN Host”, and then you can view and set a Host list in the screen as shown in Figure 4-81.

Figure 4-81

 Description: Here displays the description of the host and this description is unique.

 Address Info: Here displays the information about the host. It can be IP or MAC.

 Edit: To modify an existing entry.

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To add a new entry, please follow the steps below.

1. Click the Add New button.

2. In the Mode field, select IP Address or MAC Address.

 If you select IP Address, please follow the steps below:

1) In Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).

2) In IP Address field, enter the IP address.

 If you select MAC Address, please follow the steps below:

1) In Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).

2) In MAC Address field, enter the MAC address.

3. Click the Save button to complete the settings.

Click the Delete Selected button to delete the selected entries in the table.

4.15.3 WAN Host

Choose menu “Firewall” → “WAN Host”, and then you can view and set a Host list in the screen as shown in Figure 4-82.

Figure 4-82

 Description: Here displays the description about the WAN and this description is unique.

 Details: The details can be IP address, port, or domain name.

 Edit: To modify an existing entry.

To add a new entry, please follow the steps below.

1. Click the Add New button.

2. In Mode field, select IP Address, MAC Address or URL Address.

If you select IP Address, the screen shown is Figure 4-83.

Figure 4-83

1) In Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).

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2) In IP Address field, enter the IP address.

If you select MAC Address, the screen shown

1) In Description field, create a unique d the host (e.g. Host_1).

2) In MAC Address field, enter the MAC address.

If you select URL Address, the screen shown is Figu

is Figure 4-84.

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Figure 4-85

1) In Description field, create a unique d the host (e.g. Host_1).

2) Enter the URL address in the Add URL Address field, and then click the

URL address will be shown in the Detail table. If you click the Delete button, the existing URL address in the Detail table can be deleted.

3. Click the Save button to complete the settin

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4.15.4 Schedule

Choose menu “Firew next screen as shown in Figure 4-86.

all” → “Schedule”, and then you can view and set a Schedule list in the

Figure 4-86

 Description: Here displays the descri hedule and this description is unique. ption of the sc

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 Edit: Here you can modify an existing schedule.

To add a new schedule, follow the steps below:

1. Click Add New button and the next screen will p

2. In Description field,

3. In Apply To field, select the day or days you need.

4. In time field, you can select all day-24 hours or you may enter t

in the corresponding field.

5. Click Save to complete the

Click the Clear Schedule button to clear y

create a unique description for the schedule (e.g. Schedule_1

settings.

our settings in the table.

op-up as shown in Figure 4-87.

he Start Time and Stop Time

Figure 4-87

Click the Delete Selected button to delete ntries in the table. the slected e

4.16 IPv6 Firewall

There are four submenus under the IPv6 Firewall menu: IPv6 Rule, IPv6 LAN Host, IPv6 WAN Host and IPv6 Schedule. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding

function.

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4.16.1 IPv6 Rule

Choose menu “IPv6 Firewall” → “IPv6 Rule”, and then you can view and set Access Control rules in the screen as shown in Figure 4-88.

Figure 4-88

 Enable IPv6 Firewall: Select the check box to enable the IPv6 Firewall function, so the

Default Filtering Rules can take effect.

 Description: Here displays the descrip v6 rule and this name is unique.

 IPv6 LAN Host: Here displays the LAN host selected in the corresponding rule.

 Target: Here displays the target selected in the corresponding rule.

 Schedule: Here displays the schedule selected in the corresponding rule.

 Status: Here displays the status of the rule either enabled or disabled.

 Edit: Here you can edit or delete an existing rule.

To add a new IPv6 rule:

1. Click the Add New button, and you will see the scr

tion of the IP

een as shown in Figure 4-89.

Figure 4-89

2. Give a name (e.g. Rule_1) for the rule in the Description field.

3. Select a host from the IPv6 LAN Host drop-down list or choose “Add IPv6 LAN Host”.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Package Contents

Chapter 1. Product Overview

1.1 Overview of the Modem Router

1.2 Main Features

1.3 Panel Layout

1.3.1 The Front Panel

1.3.2 The Back Panel

Chapter 2. Connecting the Modem Router

2.1 System Requirements

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

2.3 Connecting the Modem Router

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

3.1 TCP/IP Configuration

3.2 Quick Installation Guide

Chapter 4. Configuring the Modem Router

4.1 Login

4.2 Status

4.3 Quick Setup

4.4 Operation Mode

4.5 Network

4.5.1 WAN Settings

4.5.1.1 VDSL WAN Settings

4.5.1.2 ADSL WAN Settings

4.5.2 Interface Grouping

4.5.3 LAN Settings

4.5.4 IPv6 LAN Settings

4.5.5 MAC Clone

4.5.6 ALG Settings

4.5.7 DSL Settings

4.5.8 IPSec VPN

4.6 DHCP Server

4.6.1 DHCP Settings

4.6.2 Clients List

4.6.3 Address Reservation

4.6.4 Conditional Pool

4.7 Dual Band Selection

4.8 Wireless 2.4GHz

4.8.1 Basic Settings

4.8.2 WPS Settings

4.8.3 Wireless Security

4.8.4 Wireless MAC Filtering

4.8.5 Wireless Advanced

4.8.6 Wireless Status

4.9 Wireless 5GHz

4.9.1 Basic Settings

4.9.2 WPS Settings

4.9.3 Wireless Security

4.9.4 Wireless MAC Filtering

4.9.5 Wireless Advanced

4.9.6 Wireless Status

4.10 Guest Network

4.10.1 Basic Settings

4.10.2 Guest Network Status

4.11 USB Settings

4.11.1 USB Mass Storage

4.11.2 User Accounts

4.11.3 Storage Sharing

4.11.4 FTP Server

4.11.5 Media Server

4.11.6 Print Server

4.12 Route Settings

4.12.1 Default Gateway

4.12.2 Static Route

4.12.3 IPv6 Static Route

4.12.4 RIP Settings

4.13 Forwarding

4.13.1 Virtual Servers

4.13.2 Port Triggering

4.13.3 DMZ

4.13.4 UPnP

4.14 Parental Control

4.15 IPv4 Firewall

4.15.1 Rule

4.15.2 LAN Host

4.15.3 WAN Host

4.15.4 Schedule