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TD-W8960N
300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router
Rev: 5.0.0
1910010662
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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 © 2012 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. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 3 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interfere
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: TD-W8960N 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
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CONTENTS Package Contents ....................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Product Overview...................................................................................2 1.1 Overview of the Router ....................................................................................................2 1.2 Main Features ...........................................................................................................
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4.4.13 UPnP.................................................................................................................................. 51 4.4.14 Interface Grouping ............................................................................................................. 52 4.4.15 IPSec.................................................................................................................................. 53 4.4.16 Multicast.................................................
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TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Package Contents The following contents should be found in your package: One TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router One power Adapter for TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router Quick Installation Guide One RJ45 cable Two RJ11 cables One ADSL splitter One Resource CD for TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router, including: • This User Guide • Other Helpful Information Note: Make sure that
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TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 1. Product Overview Thank you for choosing the TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Powered by 2x2 MIMO technology, the Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users dema
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TD-W8960N 300Mbps 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 prot ect circuit, reliable surge-protect function AFE to support Annex A and L deployments Provides external splitter Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection Connecting the internet on d
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TD-W8960N 300Mbps 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 are located on the front panel (View from left to right). LED Explanation: Name Status Indication On The modem router is powered on. (Power) The modem router is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is Off connected correctly. On ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use. (ADSL) Flash The ADSL negoti
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TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 2. If the Internet LED is off, please check your ADSL LED first. If your ADSL LED is also off, please refer to Note 1. If your ADSL LED is GREEN ON, please check your Internet configuration. You may need to check this part of information with your ISP and make sure everything have been input correctly. Refer to 4.2 Device Info for more information. 1.3.2 The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and RESET
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TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 2) Use the Factory Default RESET button: With the Router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET button for at least 5 seconds. And the Router will reboot to its factory default settings. WPS: The switch for the WPS function. For details, please refer to 4.5.2.1 WPS Setup ON/OFF: The switch for the power. POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter. Wireless Antennas: To receive and transmit th
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TD-W8960N 300Mbps 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
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TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 2-1 8
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TD-W8960N 300Mbps 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-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 Configuring the PC After you directly connect your PC to the TD-W8960NTD-W8960N or connect your adapter to a Hub/Switch which has connected to the Router, you need to configure your PC’s IP address. Follow the steps below to config
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TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Step 3: Select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties button. Figure 3-3 10
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TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows. After that, click OK. Figure 3-4 Note: You can configure the PC to get an IP address automatically, select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” in the screen above. Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection. Please click the Start menu on your desktop, select run tab, type cmd or
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TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below, it means that your PC has not connected to the Router. Figure 3-6 You can check it following the steps below: 1) Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? The LEDs of LAN port which you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit. 2) Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, yo
