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  • Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd.

  • Page 3: Fcc Statement

    CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide...

  • Page 4: National Restrictions

    Italy Luxembourg None Norway Implemented Russian Federation TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Reason/remark General authorization required for outdoor use and public service Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package contents The following contents should be found in your box: One TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router One DC power Adapter for TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router Quick Installation Guide One RJ45 cable Two RJ11 cables One ADSL splitter One Resource CD for TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router, including: •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Advanced Setup... 19 5.4.1 WAN ... 19 5.4.2 LAN...29 5.4.3 NAT ... 31 5.4.4 Security...37 5.4.5 Quality of Service ...43 5.4.6 Routing ...45 5.4.7 DNS ...49 5.4.8 DSL...51 5.4.9 Port Mapping ...52 TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide CONTENTS...
  • Page 7 5.7.3 Internet Time ...71 5.7.4 TR-069 client ...72 5.7.5 Access Control ...74 5.7.6 Update Software...76 5.7.7 Reboot ...77 Chapter 6. Appendix ... 78 Appendix A: Glossary ... 78 Appendix B: Specifications ... 82 TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1. About This User Guide

    Chapter 1. About This User Guide 1.1 Purpose For helping user know about TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router better, use it accurately and adequately, maintain it expediently, we write this User Guide. This Guide introduces the product comprehensively, including the product’s functions, parameters and specifications. It also explains how to configure and use these functions accurately.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Product Overview

    ADSL Internet connection for a private Ethernet or 802.11g/802.11b wireless network. The Router is easy to use. The TD-W8900G connects to an Ethernet LAN or computers via standard Ethernet ports. The ADSL connection is made using ordinary telephone line with standard connectors.

  • Page 10: Supporting Protocol

    TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide AFE to support Annex A/B/C/I/J/K, Land M deployments. Provides external splitter. Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology. Supports bridge mode and Router function. Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection Connecting the internet on demand and disconnecting from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.

  • Page 11: Transmit Data-Rate

    TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide 2.4 Transmit Data-rate Maximum Download Speed: 24Mbps（ADSL2+), 8Mbps（ADSL). Maximum Upload Speed: 1Mbps. Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps (IEEE 802.11g) and 11/5.5/2/1Mbps (IEEE 802.11b) WLAN data transfer rates.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3. Hardware Installation Guide

    Quick flash Sending or receiving data WLAN Slow flash Quick flash Sending or receiving data over wireless network (1-4) LAN Flashing TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Description No Power Power on The Router has an error...

  • Page 13: The Back Panel

    Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard. Designed to go up to 100 meters indoors and up to 300 meters outdoors for wireless TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 3-2...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Router

    Router and insert the other end into the RJ11 wall socket. If you are using a low pass filter device, follow the instructions included with the device or given to you by your service provider. The ADSL TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide

    TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide connection represents the WAN interface, the connection to the Internet. It is the physical link to the service provider’s network backbone and ultimately to the Internet. 3.6.2.2. Hub or Switch to Router Connection...
  • Page 16 The default screen shows as below. Change the VPI or VCI values which are used to define a unique path for your connection. If you have been given specific settings for this to configuration, type in the correct values assigned by your ISP. Click “Next”. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 4-1...
  • Page 17 “Next “to continue. Enter the PPP Username and PPP Password provided by your ISP. If PPPoE Service Name was provided by your ISP, enter the Service Name. Click “Next” to continue. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 4-3...
  • Page 18 Use the default setting of this screen click “Next” to continue. Use the default IP Address 192.168.1.1 and Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0. Use the default setting of “Enable DHCP Server”, and click “Next” to continue. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 4-4...
  • Page 19 Use the default setting “Enable Wireless”. Default SSID is “TP-LINK”, then click “Next”. You will see the WAN Setup-Summary screen below, click "Save/Reboot" to save these settings and reboot the Router. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 4-6...

  • Page 20: Configure Pc

    Follow the instructions below to configure a computer running Windows XP to be a DHCP client. From the Start menu on your desktop, go to Settings, and then click on Network Connections. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 4-8...
  • Page 21 In the Network Connections window, right-click on LAN (Local Area Connection), then click Properties. In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties menu, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) under “This connection uses the following items:” by clicking on it once. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 4-9 Figure 4-10...
  • Page 22 Open TCP/IP Properties of the LAN card in your PC, enter the IP address as 192.168.1.* (* is any value between 2 to 254, Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, Gateway is 192.168.1.1, DNS address is the value provided by ISP). TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 4-11...
  • Page 23 If the result displayed is similar to that shown in figure below, it means that your PC has not connected to the Router. Please check it following these steps: If the connection between your PC and the Router is correct? TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 4-13 Figure 4-14...

  • Page 24: Chapter 5. Basic Router Configuration

    You may configure the TD-W8910G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router’s settings though the Web–based Utility. 5.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the Login screen (shown in Figure 5-1). TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide C hapter 5...

  • Page 25: Device Info

    TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-1 There are six main menus shown on the screen, they are Device Info, Quick Setup, Advanced Setup, Wireless, Diagnostics and Management. Additional menus will be available after you click one of the main menus. Click one of the main menus, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

  • Page 26: Quick Setup

    TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-2 Note: Click the other submenus under the main menu Device Info, you will be able to view the corresponding information about WAN, Statistics, Route, ARP and DHCP. 5.3 Quick Setup Please refer to the Chapter 4 to get the detailed information.
  • Page 27 Follow the instructions below to Add or Edit an ATM PVC Click the Add button on the screen above (shown in Figure 5-3), then you will see the next screen as follows (Figure 5-4): TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-3...
  • Page 28 While QoS consumes system resources; therefore the number of PVC(s) will be reduced. Besides this, it cannot be set for the connection type of CBR and Real-time VBR. If you select the QoS TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide...
  • Page 29 ATM PVC (VPI, VCI and QoS), you should go to the previous screen (shown in Figure 5-4) to configure them again. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide 5.4.5 Quality of Service.
  • Page 30 Back button to return to the previous screen to make modifications. Note: If you are not sure about the PPP IP extension and PPP Debug Mode, please don’t select this option. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-6...
  • Page 31 (shown in Figure 5-8). 7) If you are sure about the configuration, click the Save button to save these settings, otherwise click the Back button to return to the previous screen to make modifications. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-7...
  • Page 32 1) Configure the WAN IP Address. If you are provided a dynamic IP Address, please select obtain an IP address automatically, and then the Router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. If you are provided with a static IP Address, please select Use TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Chapter 4...
  • Page 33 IGMP to perform remote configuration for client devices, such as the Router. If you are unsure, check with your ISP. Enable WAN Service: If you want to adopt the MER service, you have to select the option in TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-10...
  • Page 34 If you choose IPoA in the previous screen (shown in Figure 5-5), the configuration is similar to MER. Bridge If you choose Bridging in the previous screen (shown in Figure 5-5), a screen will be displayed as shown below (shown in Figure 5-12). TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-11...
  • Page 35 4) If you are sure about the configuration, click the Save button to save these settings, otherwise click the Back button to return to the previous screen to make modifications. The information of the figure shows above is same as the information in the Figure 5-3. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-12...

  • Page 36: Lan

    Enable UPnP: If you need the UPnP function, select the check box to enable it. Enable IGMP Snooping: If you select the option, please choose the IGMP Mode: Standard Mode or Blocking Mode. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-14...
  • Page 37 Click the Set Address Reservation botton, and the Address Reservation screen pop up, as it showed below ; Click New Entry botton to add new entries, and the screen showed below pop up, you can modify an address reservation entry in this screen; TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide...

  • Page 38: Nat

    When you select PPPoA or PPPoE for the WAN Setup, or when you select Enable NAT (shown in Figure 5-10) for the type of MER or IPoA connection, you will see the NAT menu in the Web-based Utility (shown in Figure 5-15). TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide...
  • Page 39 IP. Any PC that was used for a virtual server must have a static or reserved IP Address because its IP Address may change when using the DHCP function. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-15...
  • Page 40 To setup a virtual server entry: Click the Add button on the screen above (pop-up Figure 5-16), and then you will set the new Virtual Server in the next screen (shown in Figure 5-17). TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide...
  • Page 41 If you select the service from the drop-down list, the External Port Start, External Port End, Internal Port Start, Internal Port End and the Protocol will be added in the table automatically. You TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide...
  • Page 42 Remove: Select the check box in the table (shown in Figure 5-18) and then click the Remove button, then the corresponding entry will be deleted in the table. To add a new Port Triggering: TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-18...
  • Page 43 Choose “Advanced Setup” “NAT” “DMZ Host”, you can set up DMZ Host on the screen (shown in Figure 5-20). The DMZ host feature can make a local host be exposed to the Internet for a special-purpose service, such as online gaming or video conferencing. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-19...

  • Page 44: Security

    Security menu in the Web-based Utility (shown in Figure 5-22). It includes IP Filtering, MAC Filtering (only effective in Bridge mode) and Parental Control submenus. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-20 Figure 5-21...
  • Page 45 BLOCKED by setting up filters. Setup an Outgoing IP Filtering rule: Click the Add button (pop-up Figure 5-23), then you will set the new rule in the next screen (shown in Figure 5-24). TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-22 Figure 5-23...
  • Page 46 The Incoming IP Filtering feature allows some IP traffic from WAN to access some local addresses. By default, all incoming IP traffic from the WAN is blocked when the firewall is enabled. However, some IP traffic can be ACCEPTED by setting up filters. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-24...
  • Page 47 Source Port, Destination IP address, Destination Subnet Mask, and Destination Port for the rule. Select at least one WAN interfaces displayed below to apply this rule. Click the Save/Apply button to save this entry. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-25 Figure 5-26...
  • Page 48 Remove: Select the check box in the table (shown in Figure 5-27) and then click the Remove button, and then the corresponding entry will be deleted in the table. To setup a MAC Filtering rule: TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-27...
  • Page 49 Choose “Advanced Setup” “Security” “Parental Control”. You can configure the Parental Control rules on the screen (shown in Figure 5-29). This section allows you add time of day restriction to a special LAN device connected to the Router. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-28...

  • Page 50: Quality Of Service

    Quality Of Service menu will be added to the Web-based Utility. Choose “Advanced Setup” “Quality Of Service”, you can configure QoS (Quality of Service) on the screen (shown in Figure 5-31). TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-29...
  • Page 51 TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-31 Click the Add button, and you can configure the QoS on the next screen (shown in Figure 5-32).

  • Page 52: Routing

    TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-32 After you specify the condition, click the Save/Apply button to save the entry. Note: A rule must be consisting of a class name and at least one condition above. All of the specified conditions in this classification rule must be satisfied with the rule to take effect.
  • Page 53 (shown in Figure 5-34). If the Enable automatic Assigned Default Gateway check-box is selected, this Router will accept the first received default gateway assignment from one of PPPoA, PPPoE or MER/DHCP TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-33...
  • Page 54 To add static routing entries: Click the Add button (pop-up Figure 5-36), and you will see the screen below (shown in Figure 5-36). TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-35 Figure 5-36...
  • Page 55 RIP version and operation, followed by placing a check in the Enabled checkbox for the interface. If you are sure about the settings, click the Save/Apply button to save the configuration. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-37...

  • Page 56: Dns

    If the checkbox is not selected, please enter the primary and /or optional secondary DNS server IP addresses provided by your ISP. Then click the Save button to save the new configuration. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-38...
  • Page 57 Router to be more easily accessed from various locations on the Internet. To setup DDNS, follow these instructions: Click the Add button (pop-up Figure 5-40), then you will set the DDNS in the next screen (shown in Figure 5-41). TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-40...

  • Page 58: Dsl

    Click the Save/Apply button to save the entry. 5.4.8 Choose “Advanced Setup” “DSL”, you can see the DSL Settings screen, this screen allows you to configure the DSL (shown in Figure 5-42). TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-41...

  • Page 59: Port Mapping

    TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-42 You can select the modulation type, phone line pair and the capability of Bitswap or SRA. After you set them up, click the Save/Apply button to save the configurations. 5.4.9 Port Mapping Choose “Advanced Setup”...
  • Page 60 TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-43 Click the Add/Edit button, and then you can configure the Port Mapping in the next screen (shown in Figure 5-44). After you configure the settings, click the Save/Apply button to save it.
  • Page 61 TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-44...

  • Page 62: Wireless Lan Configuration

    (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all stations in your wireless network. Type the desired SSID in the space provided. BSSID: Show the MAC address of the Router. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5 -45...

  • Page 63: Wireless - Security

    WEP is a basic encryption method offering three levels of encryption, 152-bit is stronger than 64-bit and 128-bit encryption. If you select enable from the drop-down list of WEP Encryption, you will see the screen shown as below. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-46...
  • Page 64 Network Key list), 128-bit (enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal digits in the Network Key list), or 152-bit (enter 16 ASCII characters or 32 hexadecimal digits in the Network Key list). Current Network Key: Select 1. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-47...
  • Page 65 5.5.2.2. WPA WPA security for wireless communication has been developed to overcome some of the shortcomings of WEP. WPA combines the key generation with the authentication services of a RADIUS server. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-48...
  • Page 66 Change the RADIUS Port if necessary. Type in the password in the RADIUS Key field. Use the default setting TKIP of WPA Encryption. Click the Save/Apply button to save the new configuration. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-49...
  • Page 67 Select the WPA-PSK option. The menu will change to offer the appropriate settings as the picture show above. WPA-PSK requires a shared key. Type the key in the space provided. PSK keys can be TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-50...
  • Page 68 To configure WPA2 settings, select the WPA2 option from the drop-down list. The menu will change to offer the appropriate settings. The steps of these settings are similar to WPA settings. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-52...
  • Page 69 To configure Mixed WPA2/WPA settings, select the Mixed WPA2/WPA option from the drop-down list. The menu will change to offer the appropriate settings. The steps to these settings are similar to those for WPA-PSK. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-54...

  • Page 70: Wireless -- Mac Filter

    The menu will change to offer the appropriate settings. The steps of this setting are the same with WPA-PSK. 5.5.3 Wireless -- MAC Filter Choose “Wireless” ”MAC Filter”, you will see the screen of Wireless-MAC Filter settings shown as below. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-56 Figure 5-57...

  • Page 71: Wireless - Advanced

    When you finished making changes to the MAC Filter List screen, click the Save/Apply button to save the changes. 5.5.4 Wireless – Advanced Choose “Wireless” ”Advanced”, you will see the screen of Wireless-Advanced settings shown as below. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-58 Figure 5-59...
  • Page 72 TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-60 Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down List of Channel. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

  • Page 73: Wireless - Statistics

    Choose “Diagnostics”, you will see the Diagnostics screen. This section describes the result of the test for the ENET (Ethernet) Connection, Wireless Connection and ADSL Synchronization. You can refer to the Help menu to get more information about the corresponding test. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-61...

  • Page 74: Management

    To back up the Router’s current settings: Click the Backup Settings button on the screen above (pop-up Figure 5-64), the following screen will then appear (shown in Figure 5-65). TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-63 Figure 5-64...
  • Page 75 Click the Save button, and save the file as the appointed file (shown in Figure 5-66). 5.7.1.2. Update Choose “Management” “Settings” “Update”, you can see the Update screen, this screen (shown in Figure 5-67) allows you to update the Router’s settings. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-65 Figure 5-66...

  • Page 76: System Log

    System Log Choose “Management” “System Log”, you can see the System Log screen, this screen (shown in Figure 5-69) allows you to view the system log and configure the system log options. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-67...
  • Page 77 Close: Click the button, the screen will be closed. To Configure the System Log Settings: Click the Configure System Log button (shown in Figure 5-69), you will see the screen below (shown in Figure 5-71). TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-69 Figure 5-70...

  • Page 78: Internet Time

    Server UDP Port: Type the UDP Port of the server. 5.7.3 Internet Time Choose “Management” “Internet Time”, you can see the Time settings screen, this screen (shown in Figure 5-72) allows you to set the time for the Router. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-71...

  • Page 79: Tr-069 Client

    Choose “Management” “TR-069 client”, you can see the TR-069 client - Configuration screen, this screen (shown in Figure 5-73). TR-069（WAN Management Protocol）allows a Auto-Configuration Server (ACS) to perform auto-configuration, provision, collection, and diagnostics to this device. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-72...
  • Page 80 The Connection Request User Name and Connection Request Password used for ACS log on the Router and manage it. GetRPCMethods: Click this button to contact with ACS. Note: RPC- Remote Procedure Calls Select the desired values and click "Save/Apply" to configure the TR-069 client options. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-73...

  • Page 81: Access Control

    WAN are not available for the connection type of Bridge here, they won’t display on the screen above since only Bridge is selected. 5.7.5.2. IP Addresses Choose “Management” “Access Control” “IP Addresses”, you can see the IP Address TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-74 Figure 5-75...
  • Page 82 IP addresses can access to local management services. The services are the system applications listed in the Service Control List. 5.7.5.3. Passwords Choose “Management” “Access Control” “Password”, you can see the screen (shown in TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-76 Figure 5-77...

  • Page 83: Update Software

    Choose “Management” “Update Software”, you can see the screen (shown in Figure 5-79) which allows you to upgrade the latest version software to keep the Router up to date. Browse: Click the button to locate the latest software for the device. TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Figure 5-78...

  • Page 84: Reboot

    Update Software: After you have selected the latest software, click the button. To update the Router's software: Download the latest software upgrade file from the TP-LINK website Click Browse to view the folders and select the image file or enter the exact path to the image file location in the text box.

  • Page 85: Chapter 6. Appendix

    TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Chapter 6. Appendix Appendix A: Glossary Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.
  • Page 86 TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks.
  • Page 87 TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide adapters. PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - PPPoE stands for Point to Point protocol over Ethernet, this protocol is used as a type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport.
  • Page 88 TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide VLAN ID (0-4095) - Indicates the ID number of the VLAN being configured. Up to 256 VLANs can be created. WAN (Wide Area Network) - Networks that cover a large geographical area. Web-based Utility - The web page that allows you to manage the Router.

  • Page 89: Appendix B: Specifications

    Power, System Others Working Temperature: 0 Storage Temperature: -40 Working Environment Working Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing) Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing) TD-W8900G 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide ~ 40 ℃ ℃ ~ 70 ℃ ℃...

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