TP-Link TD-W8961ND Quick Installation Manual page 2

Configuring the Modem Router
1. Connecting your computer to the modem router
(Wired or Wireless).
Wired
Connect the computer to the LAN 1, LAN 2, LAN3 or LAN 4 port on your
modem router with an Ethernet cable.
WiFi
WPS/
POWER ON/OFF LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 ADSL
RESET
Ethernet cable
Wireless
Connect wirelessly by using the
SSID (wireless network name) and
Wireless Password printed on the
product label at the bottom of the
modem router.
2. Configuring the modem router via a web browser or
the CD Setup Wizard.
Please consult your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for the following information
before con guring the modem router.
ISP Connection Type:_______ VPI:_______ VCI:_______
Connection Type (Encapsulation Type):_______
If your ISP Connection Type is PPPoE/PPPoA, please get further information of
your account username and password.
Option 1 Via a web browser
A Enter http://tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of a web
browser. Use admin for both username and password, and then click
Login.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
http://tplinkmodem.net
Username: admin
Password: admin
Login
B
A Quick Start screen will show up. Click NEXT to continue, then select your
Time Zone and click NEXT.
Note: If the Quick Start screen does not appear, please select Quick Start from the menu and click RUN
WIZARD.
Quick Start - Time Zone
(GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, London, Lisbon
C Complete the Internet Settings with the information provided by your ISP
and click NEXT. Here we use PPPoE/PPPoA for demonstration.
Notes:
1. Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. must be xed to the U.S. region only.
2. All the Internet settings in the gure below are used for demonstration only. If you are unsure of the
Internet settings, please contact your ISP.
Quick Start - Internet Settings
ISP Connection Type: PPPoE/PPPoA
Password:
Connection Type: PPPoE LLC
D Verify or change the Wlan settings (wireless network settings) and click NEXT
to continue.
Note: You may personalize your SSID (wireless network name) and key. Once done, you will have to
reconnect to your wireless network using the new SSID and key.
Quick Start - Wlan
Access Point :
Broadcast SSID :
Authentication Type: WPA2-PSK
Encryption : AES
Pre-Shared Key :
E Click SAVE to complete the con guration.
Option 2 Via the CD Setup Wizard
Note: Mac OS and Linux users, please refer to Option 1 to configure the modem router.
A Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive.
B Choose your language, select TD-W8961ND and click Start Setup. Follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the initial configuration of the modem
router.
BACK NEXT EXIT
TD-W8970
Country: Other
ISP: Other
Uername: XXXXXXXXXXX
*************
VPI: 8 (0~255)
(32~65535)
VCI: 35
BACK NEXT
Activated Deactivated
SSID : TP-LINK_XXXXXX
Yes No
XXXXXXXX
BACK NEXT
(For Windows users only)
Choose your language:
English
TD-W8968 TD-W8961ND
Start Setup
User Guide
Browse CD
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What can I do if the login page does not appear?
A1. Make sure the computer is connected to the modem router properly.
A2. If the computer is set to a static or xed IP address, change it to obtain an IP address
automatically from the modem router.
A3. Verify http://tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1 is correctly entered in the web browser
and press Enter.
A4. Use another web browser and try again.
A5. Reboot your modem router and try again.
A6. Disable and enable the active network adapter.
Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
A1. Make sure the telephone and Ethernet cables are plugged in correctly.
A2. Try to log into the web management page of the modem router using the default
address at http://tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1. If you can, try the following
answers. If you cannot, change your computer to obtain an IP address automatically
from the modem router.
A3. Consult your ISP and make sure all the VPI/VCI, Connection Type, account username and
EXIT
password are correct. If they are not, please replace them with the correct settings and try
again.
A4. Restore the modem router to its factory default settings and recon gure the modem
router by following the instructions in this Quick Installation Guide.
A5. Please contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists.
Q3. How do I restore the modem router to its factory default
settings?
A1. With the modem router powered on, press
and hold down the WPS/RESET button on
the rear panel of the modem router for at least
8 seconds until some LEDs go o , then release
the button.
A2. Log into the web management page of the
modem router, and go to Maintenance >
SysRestart, select Factory Default Settings
and click RESTART, then wait until the reset
process is complete.
EXIT
Q4. What can I do if I forget my password?
Web Management page password:
Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the modem router, and then use admin (all lowercase) for both
username and password to log in.
Wireless Network password:
A1. The default Wireless Password/PIN is printed on the product label of the modem router.
A2. If the default wireless password has been changed, log into the modem router's web
management page and go to Interface Setup > Wireless to retrieve or reset your
password.
Q5. What can I do if the ADSL LED
A1. Check your cables and make sure they are all plugged in correctly, including the
telephone lines and power adapter.
A2. Manually change your DSL settings. Log into the modem router's web management page.
Go to Advanced Setup > ADSL, change the ADSL Mode to G.DMT, and click SAVE. If
this cannot work, try to change the ADSL Mode to ADSL2 and click SAVE.
A3. Restore your modem router to its factory default settings.
A4. Remove the ADSL splitter, directly connect the modem router to the phone jack and then
recon gure the modem router by following the instructions in this Quick Installation
Guide.
A5. Contact your Internet service provider to verify if the ADSL line is in good status.
A6. If you have tried all the suggestions above and the problem still exists, contact our
EXIT Technical Support.
WiFi
WPS/
POWER ON/OFF LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 ADSL
RESET
WPS/RESET Button Press & Hold 8 seconds
does not turn solid on?
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