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TD-W8900GB
54M Wireless ADSL2+ ROUTER
Rev: 1.0.2
1910010067
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2008 TP-LINK Technologies Co.,
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide 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 rad
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide National Restrictions 2400.0-2483.5 MHz Country Restriction Reason/remark General authorization required for outdoor use and Bulgaria public service Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz Outdoor use limited to 10 band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current France mW e.i.r.p. within the band relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012 2454-2483.5 MHz If used outside of own premises, general authoriz
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Package contents The following contents should be found in your box: One TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router One DC power Adapter for TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router Quick Installation Guide One RJ45 cable Two RJ11 cables One ADSL splitter One Resource CD for TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router, including: • This User Guide • Other Helpful Information Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide CONTENTS Chapter 1. About This User Guide.......................................................................... 1 1.1 Purpose..................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Conventions .............................................................................................................. 1 1.3 Overview of this User Guide ....................................
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide 5.5 Wireless LAN Configuration .................................................................................... 54 5.5.1 Wireless – Basic.............................................................................................................54 5.5.2 Wireless – Security.........................................................................................................55 5.5.3 Wireless -- MAC Filter ................................
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Chapter 1. About This User Guide 1.1 Purpose For helping user know about TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router better, use it accurately and adequately, maintain it expediently, we write this User Guide. This Guide introduces the product comprehensively, including the product’s functions, parameters and specifications. It also explains how to configure and use these functions accurately. 1.2 Conventions The Router or TD-W8900GB mentioned in this User guide stands for TD-W8900GB 54M Wire
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Chapter 2. Product Overview 2.1 Overview of the Router Thank you for choosing the TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router. The Router is designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection for a private Ethernet or 802.11g/802.11b wireless network. The Router is easy to use. The TD-W8900GB connects to an Ethernet LAN or computers via standard Ethernet ports. The ADSL connection is made using ordinary telephone line with
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide AFE to support Annex A/B/C/I/J/K, Land M deployments. Provides external splitter. Adopts Advanced DMT modulati on and demodulation technology. Supports bridge mode and Router function. Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection Connecting the internet on demand and disconnecti ng from the Internet when idle for PPPoE. Supports access control, parents and network ad ministrators can establish restricted access policies based
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide 2.4 Transmit Data-rate Downstream data rates up to 24Mbps, upstream data rates up to 3.5Mbps （With Annex M enabled ）. Support s 54/48/36/24/18/ 12/9/6Mbps (IEEE 802.11g) and 11/5.5/2/1Mbps (IEEE 802.11b) WLAN data transfer rates. 4
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Chapter 3. Hardware Installation Guide 3.1 The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel. Figure 3-1 The LED indicators on the front panel include the Power, System, ADSL, WLAN and 1-4 (LAN). The ADSL, WLAN and 1-4 (LAN) indicators monitor link status and activity (Link/Act). 3.2 LED Explanation Name Status Indication Off No Power Power On Power on Off The Router has an error System On The Router is initializing
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide 3.3 The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and RESET button are located on the back panel. Figure 3-2 Antenna: Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Power: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter. LAN 1,2,3,4: Four 10/100Mbps RJ45 LAN ports for connecting the router to the local PC(s) Reset Button: There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults: 1) Press the res
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide 3.5 Installation Environment Requirements The Router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard. Designed to go up to 100 meters indoors and up to 300 meters outdoors for wireless conn
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide 3.6.2 Wired network connection Wired network connections are provided through the Line port and LAN ports which are on the back of the Router. See the Back Panel picture above and the illustrations below for examples. 3.6.2.1. Connect ADSL Line Use the ADSL cable included with the Router to connect it to a telephone wall socket or receptacle. Plug one end of the cable into the Line port (RJ11 receptacle) on the rear panel of the Router and
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 4-1 Note: Do not mix up the user name and password with your ADSL account user name and password which needed for PPP connections. 2. The default screen shows as below. Change the VPI or VCI values which are used to define a unique path for your connection. If you have been given specific settings for this to configuration, type in the correct values assigned by your ISP. Click “Next”. Figure 4-2 9
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide 3. On the Connection Type screen, you can select a connection type (PPPoA, PPPoE, MER, IPoA or Bridging), which is provided by your ISP. We select PPPoE mode (For example), and then click “Next “to continue. Figure 4-3 4. Enter the PPP Username and PPP Password provided by your ISP. If PPPoE Service Name was provided by your ISP, enter the Service Name. Click “Next” to continue. Figure 4-4 10
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide 5. Use the default setting of this screen click “Next” to continue. Figure 4-5 6. Use the default IP Address 192.168.1.1 and Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0. Use the default setting of “Enable DHCP Server”, and click “Next” to continue. Figure 4-6 7. Use the default setting “Enable Wireless”. Default SSID is “TP-LINK”, then click “Next”. 11
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 4-7 8. You will see the WAN Setup-Summary screen below, click "Save/Reboot" to save these settings and reboot the Router. Figure 4-8 Note: The reboot process will take a while to complete, please wait before reopening your web browser. 4.2 Configure PC Your PC needs a network adapter. You may directly connect your adapter to the Router, or you 12
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TD-W8900GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide may connect your adapter to a Hub/Switch, and then connect the Hub/Switch to the Router. Follow the instructions below to configure a computer running Windows XP to be a DHCP client. 1. From the Start menu on your desktop, go to Settings, and then click on Network Connections. Figure 4-9 2. In the Network Connections window, right-click on LAN (Local Area Connection), then click Properties. 13
