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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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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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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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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