TD-W9980

N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router User Guide

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Package Contents

The following contents should be found in your package:

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One TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router

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One Power Adapter for TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 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 VDSL splitter

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One Resource CD for TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 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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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router User Guide

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Chapter 1. Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the

TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem

Router

.

1.1 Overview of the Modem Router

The TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router integrates 4-port Switch,

Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. The Modem 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-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router utilizes integrated

VDSL2 transceiver and high speed MIPS CPU. The modem router supports full-rate VDSL2

connectivity conforming to the ITU and ANSI specifications.

In addition to the basic DMT physical layer functions, the VDSL2 PHY supports dual latency

VDSL2 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 much 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-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router provides

complete data privacy.

The modem 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 modem 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 modem router, please look through this guide to know all the

modem router’s functions.

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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 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 100Mbps, upstream data rates up to 100Mbps.

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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 page.

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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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Supports VDSL.

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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

DSL line is synchronized and ready to use.

Flash

The DSL negotiation is in progress.

(DSL)

Off

DSL 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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Flash

Wireless is enabled. The modem router is working on 2.4GHz

radio band.

(Wireless

2.4GHz)

Off

Wireless is disabled.

Flash

Wireless is enabled. The modem router is working on 5GHz

radio band.

(Wireless

5GHz)

Off

Wireless 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.

On

A storage device or printer has connected to the USB port.

Flash

There is data being transmitted or received via the USB port.

(USB on the

back panel)

Off

No storage device or printer is plugged into the USB port.

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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.