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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 and the QSS button are located on the front panel (View from left to right).
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
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.
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
Wireless is enabled but no data is being transmitted.
Flash
The modem router is sending or receiving data over the wireless
network.
WLAN
Off
Wireless function is disabled.
On
There is a device connected to this LAN port.
Flash
The modem router is sending or receiving data over this LAN port.
LAN 1,2,3,4
Off
There is no device connected to this LAN port.
On
A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS
function.
Flash
QSS handshaking is in process and will continue for about 2 minutes.
Please press the QSS button on other wireless devices that you want
to add to the network while the LED is flashing.
QSS
Off
The QSS function is disabled or the wireless device fails to be added
to the network in 2 minutes after QSS function is enabled. Please refer
to
4.5.2.1 QSS (WPS) Setup
for more information.
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300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
)
Note:
1.
If the ADSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to
2.3 Connecting
the 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. 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 button are located on the back
panel.
Figure 1-2
¾
LINE:
Connect to the Modem Port of Splitter or to the telephone line.
¾
1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN):
The ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s).
¾
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-based Utility.
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.
¾
POWER:
The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.
¾
ON/OFF:
The switch for the power.
¾
Wireless Antennas:
To receive and transmit the wireless data.
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300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1 System Requirements
¾
Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet).
¾
PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.
¾
TCP/IP protocol on each PC.
¾
Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
¾
Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
¾
Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
¾
Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router
¾
Operating temperature
:
0
℃
~40
℃
(32
℉
~104
℉
)
¾
Operating Humidity
:
10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)
2.3 Connecting the Router
Back to LED Explanation
Before installing the Router, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is
available. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please install the Router
according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.
1.
Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your
wireless network.
2.
Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
3.
Connect your PC and Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports of the Router. (If you have a
wireless NIC and want to have wireless connection, please skip this step.)
4.
Connect the telephone line to the Line port on the Router. Or you can access the Internet and
make calls at the same time by using a separate splitter to divide the data and voice. The
external splitter has three ports:
•
LINE: Connect to the wall jack
•
PHONE: Connect to the phone sets
•
MODEM: Connect to the ADSL LINE port of device
Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL LINE port on the rear panel of
device. Connect the other end to the MODEM port of the external splitter.
5.
Connect the power adapter to the power plug of the Router, and the other end into an
electrical outlet. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily
accessible.
6.
Turn on the ON/OFF switch to power the device. It will start to work automatically.
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300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
Figure 2-1
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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-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 configure it. Here takes Windows XP for example. For more details, please refer to
Appendix B
.
Step 1:
Click the
Start
menu on your desktop, right click
My Network Places
, and then select
Properties
(shown in Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1
Step 2:
Right click
Local Area Connection
(LAN), and then select
Properties
.
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