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TD-W8980
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
2
Chapter 1. Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the
TD-W8980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem
Router
.
1.1 Overview of the Modem Router
The TD-W8980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router integrates 4-port
Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Powered by 3X3 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 performance.
The TD-W8980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router utilizes integrated
ADSL2+ transceiver and high speed MIPS CPU. The Router supports full-rate ADSL2+
connectivity conforming to the ITU and ANSI specifications.
In addition to the basic DMT physical layer functions, the ADSL2+ PHY supports dual latency
ADSL2+ 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 650% 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-W8980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router provides
complete data privacy.
The 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 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 Router, please look through this guide to know all the
Router’s functions.
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TD-W8980
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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1.2 Main Features
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Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) +
300Mbps (5GHz).
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Four 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports (Auto MDI/MDIX), one RJ11 port.
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Provides external splitter.
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Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology.
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Supports bridge mode and Router function.
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Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection.
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Downstream data rates up to 24Mbps, upstream data rates up to 1Mbps.
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Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.
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Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP and CWMP.
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Supports PPPoE, it allows
connecting the internet on demand and disconnecting from the
Internet when idle.
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Provides reliable ESD and surge-protect function with quick response semi-conductive surge
protection circuit.
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High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive bandwidth.
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Compatible with all mainstreams DSLAM (CO).
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Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user.
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Real-time Configuration and device monitoring.
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Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit).
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Built-in DHCP server.
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Built-in firewall, supporting IP/MAC filter and URL filter.
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Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and Port Triggering.
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Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing.
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Supports system log and flow Statistics.
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Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
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Provides WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK data security, TKIP/AES encryption security.
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Provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).
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Supports USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media Server.
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Supports Ethernet WAN (EWAN).
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Supports Bandwidth Control.
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Supports IPv6.
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TD-W8980
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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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
On
The modem router is powered on.
(Power)
Off
The modem router is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is
connected correctly.
On
ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use.
Flash
The ADSL negotiation is in progress.
(ADSL)
Off
ADSL synchronization fails. Please refer to
Note 1
for
troubleshooting.
On
The network is available with a successful Internet connection.
Flash
There is data being transmitted or received via the Internet.
(Internet)
Off
There is no successful Internet connection or the modem router
is operating in Bridge mode. Please refer to
Note 2
for
troubleshooting.
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On
Wireless 2.4GHz is enabled but no data is being transmitted.
Flash
The modem router is sending or receiving data over 2.4GHz
radio band.
(Wireless
2.4GHz)
Off
Wireless 2.4GHz is disabled.
On
Wireless 5GHz is enabled but no data is being transmitted.
Flash
The modem router is sending or receiving data over 5GHz radio
band.
(Wireless
5GHz)
Off
Wireless 5GHz is disabled.
On
A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by
WPS function.
Slow Flash
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.
(WPS)
Quick
Flash
A wireless device has failed to be added to the network by WPS
function. Please refer to
4.8.2 WPS Settings
for more
information.
On
There is a device connected to this LAN port.
Flash
The modem router is sending or receiving data over this LAN
port.
(LAN1-4)
Off
There is no device connected to this LAN port.
Off
No storage device or printer is plugged into the USB port.
(USB on the
back panel)
On
A storage device or printer has connected to the USB port.
)
Note:
1.
If the ADSL 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 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.
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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1.3.2 The Back Panel
Figure 1-2
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ADSL
: 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
.
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USB1, USB2
: The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
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WPS
: The switch for the WPS function. For details, please refer to
4.8.2 WPS Settings.
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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 Router will reboot to its factory default settings.
Method two
: Restore the default setting from “Maintenance-SysRestart” of the modem
router's Web-based Utility.
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WiFi
: The switch for the WiFi function. Move it to left /right to enable/disable the WiFi function.
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LAN4/WAN, LAN3, LAN2, LAN1:
Through these ports, you can connect the modem router to
your PC or the other Ethernet network devices. Enable EWAN function and you will be able to
connect to Cable/FTTH/VDSL/ADSL device.
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ON/OFF
: The switch for the power.
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POWER
: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.
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Antennas
:
Used for wireless operation and data transmit.

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