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fails. Please refer to

Note 1

for troubleshooting.

(Internet)

On

The network is available with a successful Internet connection.

Off

There is no successful Internet connection or the modem router

is operating in Bridge mode. Please refer to

Note 2

for

troubleshooting.

(Wireless)

On

The wireless function is working properly.

Off

The wireless function is disabled.

(WPS)

On/Off

It turns on when a wireless device has been successfully

connected to the network via WPS. After about 5 minutes, the

WPS LED will turn off.

Flash

WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for about 2

minutes. Please press the WPS/RESET button on other wireless

devices that you want to add to the network while the LED is

flashing.

(USB)

On

The USB device is identified and ready to use.

Flash

The USB device is being identified.

Off

No USB device is plugged in to the USB port.

(LAN1-4)

On

There is a device connected to this LAN port.

Off

There is no device connected to this LAN port.



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 IS

P 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

. If your DSL 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.

3.

You can also refer to

4.8.2 WPS Settings

for more information.

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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

.



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.



USB

: The USB port connects to a USB storage device, a USB printer or a 3G/4G Modem.



WiFi

: The switch for the WiFi function. Press the button to enable/disable the WiFi function.



WPS/RESET

: The switch for the WPS function or resetting the modem router.

•

WPS function

: For details, please refer to

4.8.2 WPS Settings.

•

Reset the modem router

: 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

WPS/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

of the modem

router's Web-based management page.



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.

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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-W9970

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

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

Note:

The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm<D<7.8mm, and the distance of two screws is 107.5mm. 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 DSL Line.

Method one:

Plug one end of the twisted-pair DSL cable into the VDSL port on the rear

panel of TD-W9970, 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 set

s

• MODEM: Connect to the

VDSL port of TD-W9970

Plug one end of the twisted-pair DSL cable into the VDSL port on the rear panel of

TD-W9970. Connect the other end to the MODEM port of the external splitter.

Step 2:

Connect the Ethernet cable. Attach one end of a network cable to your computer’s

Ethernet port or a regular hub/switch port, and the other end to the LAN port on the

modem router TD-W9970.

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

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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your TD-W9970 300Mbps

Wireless N USB VDSL/ADSL Modem Router using

Quick Setup

Wizard

within minutes.

3.1 TCP/IP Configuration

The default IP address of the TD-W9970 300Mbps Wireless N USB VDSL/ADSL 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