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CONTENTS
Package Contents
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Chapter 1.
Product Overview
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1.1
Overview of the Router
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1.2
Main Features
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1.3
Panel Layout
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1.3.1
The Front Panel
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1.3.2
The Back Panel
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Chapter 2.
Connecting the Router
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2.1
System Requirements
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2.2
Installation Environment Requirements
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2.3
Connecting the Router
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Chapter 3.
Quick Installation Guide
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3.1
Configuring the PC
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3.2
Quick Installation Guide
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Chapter 4.
Configuring the Router
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4.1
Login
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4.2
Device Info
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4.3
Quick Setup
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4.4
Advanced Setup
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4.4.1
Layer2 Interface
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4.4.2
WAN Service
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4.4.3
LAN
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4.4.4
MAC Clone
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4.4.5
NAT
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4.4.6
Security
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4.4.7
Parental Control
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4.4.8
Quality of Service
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4.4.9
Traffic Control
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4.4.10
Routing
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4.4.11
DNS
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4.4.12
DSL
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4.4.13
UPnP
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4.4.14
Interface Grouping
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4.4.15
LAN Ports
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4.4.16
IPSec
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4.5
Wireless
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4.5.1
Basic
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4.5.2
Security
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4.5.3
MAC Filter
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4.5.4
Wireless Bridge
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4.5.5
Advanced
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4.5.6
Station info
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4.6
Diagnostics
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4.7
Management
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4.7.1
Settings
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4.7.2
System Log
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4.7.3
SNMP Agent
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4.7.4
TR-069 client
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4.7.5
Access Control
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4.7.6
Update Firmware
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4.7.7
Reboot
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Appendix A: FAQ
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Appendix B: Configuring the PC
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Appendix C: Specifications
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Appendix D: Glossary
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Appendix E: Technical Support
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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:
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One TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router
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One power Adapter for TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router
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Quick Installation Guide
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One RJ45 cable
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Two RJ11 cables
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One ADSL splitter
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One Resource CD for TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router, including:
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This User Guide
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Other Helpful Information
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Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact your distributor.
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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 demanding higher networking performance.
The TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N 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.
Incredible Speed
The router provides up to 300Mbps 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.
Multiple Security Protections
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-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router provides complete
data privacy.
Flexible Access Control
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.
Simple Installation
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-W8960N
300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
1.2 Main Features
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Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps
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One RJ11 LINE port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto
MDI/MDIX
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Quick response semi-conductive surge protect circuit, reliable surge-protect function
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AFE to support Annex A and L deployments
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Provides external splitter
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Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection
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Connecting the internet on demand and disconnecting from the Internet when idle for PPPoE
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Provides WPA/WPA2, 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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Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology
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Adopts 300M wireless LAN transmission technology
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Supports access control, parents and network administrators can establish restricted access
policies based on time of day for children or staff
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Supports Virtual Server, Port Triggering and DMZ host
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Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing
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Supports bridge mode and Router function
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Supports Web management
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Supports firmware upgrade
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Supports Flow Statistics
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Supports QSS (Quick Secure Setup)
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Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, MAC address filtering and parental control
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Built-in DHCP server
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