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TD-W8970N
Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router
Rev: 1.0.0
1910010221
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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 © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO.,
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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 guarante
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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 General authorization required for outdoor use and Bulgaria
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: TD-W8970N 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 The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1:
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CONTENTS Chapter 1. Product Overview...................................................................................2 1.1 Overview of the Router ....................................................................................................2 1.2 Main Features ..................................................................................................................3 1.3 Panel Layout .............................................................................................
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4.4.15 LAN Ports........................................................................................................................... 59 4.4.16 IPSec.................................................................................................................................. 59 4.5 Wireless .........................................................................................................................63 4.5.1 Basic .........................................................
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TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Package Contents The following contents should be found in your package: One TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router One DC power Adapter for TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router Quick Installation Guide One RJ45 cable Two RJ11 cables One ADSL splitter One Resource CD for TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router, including: • This User Guide • Other Helpful Information Note: Make sure that the package contains the abo
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TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 1. Product Overview Thank you for choosing the TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Powered by MIMO technology, the Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking perf
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TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.2 Main Features Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps. One RJ11 LINE port, four 10/100M Auto-N egotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX. Quick response semi-conductive surge protec t circuit, reliable surge-protect function. AFE to support Annex A/C/I/J/K/M, and L deployments. Provides external splitter. Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection Connecting the interne
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TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel. Figure 1-1 The Router’s LEDs and the QSS button are located on the front panel (View from left to right). Name Status Description On Power is on Power Off Power is off On A successful PPP connection has been established Flashing Data is being transferred over the Internet Internet There is no successful PPP connection or the Router Off work
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TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and RESET button are located on the back panel. Figure 1-2 LINE: Connect to the Modem Port of Splitter or to the telephone line. 1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN): The ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). Reset: There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. 1) Use the Restore Default function on Management -> settings -> Restore Default page in the router's Web-ba
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TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 2. Connecting the 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 Micr osoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements Place the Router in a well ventilated pl ace far from any heater or heating vent Avoid
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TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 6. Turn on the ON/OFF switch to power the device. It will start to work automatically. Figure 2-1 7
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TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the 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
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TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit.
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TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of the browser
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TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-5 3. Change the VPI or VCI values which are used to define a unique path for your connection. If you have been given specific settings for this to configuration, type in the correct values assigned by your ISP. Here we select PPPoE WAN Link Type for example, enter the Username and Password given by your ISP, and then click Next. Figure 3-6 11
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TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Note: The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you to configure the WAN Service over ATM interface. 4. On the Wireless Configurations screen, we use the default SSID, select Network Authentication (take WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for example), set a Pre-Shared Key, and then click Save to continue. Figure 3-7 Note: All the existed ATM&WAN service will be cleared after clicking the Save button on this Quick Setup page. 5. You will see the Finish s
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TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide off the Router while it’s rebooting. Figure 3-9 7. You will see the current configuration has been added to Layer2 Interface list (4.4.1 Layer2 Interface) shown in Figure 3-10 and WAN Service list (4.4.2 WAN Service) shown in Figure 3-11. Figure 3-10 Figure 3-11 Note: More detailed configurations please refer to 4.4.1 Layer2 Interface and 4.4.2 WAN Service. 13
