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300Mbps Wireless N USB VDSL/ADSL Modem
TD-W9970
REV 2.0.0
1910011944

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  • Page 1 User Guide 300Mbps Wireless N USB VDSL/ADSL Modem TD-W9970 REV 2.0.0 1910011944...
  • 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 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4 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. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
  • Page 5 Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage Indoor use only RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TD-W9970 User Guide CONTENTS About This Guide........................1 Chapter 1. Introduction ....................... 2 1.1 Product Overview ......................2 1.2 Product Appearance......................2 1.2.1 LEDs ...........................2 1.2.2 Ports and Buttons ......................4 Chapter 2. Connecting the Modem Router ..............5 2.1 Positioning the Modem Router ..................5 2.2 Connecting the Modem Router ..................6...
  • Page 7 TD-W9970 User Guide 4.7.1 Basic Settings......................51 4.7.2 WPS Settings ......................53 4.7.3 Wireless Security ....................... 55 4.7.4 Wireless Schedule ..................... 57 4.7.5 Wireless MAC Filtering ....................58 4.7.6 Wireless Advanced ....................59 4.7.7 Wireless Status......................60 4.8 Guest Network .........................61 4.8.1 Basic Settings......................
  • Page 8 TD-W9970 User Guide 4.15.1 IP v6 Rule ......................... 84 4.15.2 IP v6 LAN Host ......................86 4.15.3 IP v6 WAN Host ......................86 4.15.4 IP v6 Schedule ......................87 4.16 IPv6 Tunnel........................88 4.17 Bandwidth Control ......................90 4.18 IP & MAC Binding ......................92 4.18.1 Binding Settings......................

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com. A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at Contact Technical Support page at...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Product Overview TP-Link’s Modem router is a combined wired/wireless network connection device with integrated wireless router and DSL modem, reducing hassle of configuration and saving space. With DSL and WAN ports, the modem router is compatible with DSL connections and fiber/cable access.
  • Page 11 TD-W9970 User Guide Name Status Indication System start-up complete. Flash System starting up or device updating. (Power) The modem router is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly. DSL line is synchronized and ready to use. Flash The DSL negotiation is in progress.

  • Page 12: Ports And Buttons

    TD-W9970 User Guide 2. If the Int ernet LED is off, please check your DS L LED first. If your DSL LED is also off, please refer Note 1. If your DS L 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.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Connecting The Modem Router

    TD-W9970 User Guide Chapter 2. Connecting the Modem Router 2.1 Positioning the Modem Router With the modem router, you can access your network from anywhere within the wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage vary depending on the actual environment of your modem router.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Modem Router

    TD-W9970 User Guide 2.2 Connecting the Modem Router Before installing the device, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is available. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. Before cable connection, cut off the power supply and keep your hands dry. You can follow the steps below to install it.
  • Page 15 TD-W9970 User Guide Method Two: Wireless Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Setting of your smart device, then use the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the product label of the modem router to join the network.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

    TD-W9970 User Guide Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your modem router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. If the TCP/IP Protocol on your computer is set to a static IP address, you need to change it to obtain an IP address automatically.
  • Page 17 TD-W9970 User Guide Select your Region Time Zone from the drop-down list, then click Next. Select to auto detect your connection type and then click Next. It will take about two minutes, please wait. Configure parameters for WAN connection. Here we take PPPoE as an example.
  • Page 18 TD-W9970 User Guide The wireless function is enabled by default. You can rename your wireless network name and create your own password in this page. The default wireless name is TP-LINK_XXXX. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 19 TD-W9970 User Guide Confirm all parameters. Click Back to modify or click Save to make your configuration effective. 10. You will see the Complete screen, click Finish to complete these settings.

  • Page 20: Chapter 4. Configuring The Modem Router

    TD-W9970 User Guide Chapter 4. Configuring the Modem Router This chapter will show each web page's key function and the configuration. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the main menus on the left of the web management page.

  • Page 21: Operation Mode

    TD-W9970 User Guide 4.3 Operation Mode Choose Operation Mode, you will see the screen as shown below. Select your desired mode and then click Save.

  • Page 22: Network

    TD-W9970 User Guide DSL Modem Router Mode: In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet via  ADSL/VDSL using its VDSL port and share it wirelessly. 3G/4G Router Mode: In this mode, the device allows multi-users to share a 3G/4G mobile ...

  • Page 23: Wan Settings

    TD-W9970 User Guide 4.4.1 WAN Settings Go to Network → Settings, and you will see the WAN Port Information.  Note: Some modem routers may not support VDSL mode, please refer to 4.4.1.1 ADSL WAN Settings. 4.4.1.1 ADSL WAN Settings...
  • Page 24 TD-W9970 User Guide ATM Configuration: VPI (0~255): Identifies the virtual path between endpoints in an ATM network. The valid range  is from 0 to 255. Please enter the value provided by your ISP. VCI (1~65535): Identifies the virtual channel endpoints in an ATM network. The valid range is ...
  • Page 25 TD-W9970 User Guide Gateway (Optional): Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by  your ISP. DNS Server/ Secondary DNS Server: Here you can set DNS Server (at least one) manually.  The router will use this DNS Server for priority.
  • Page 26 TD-W9970 User Guide Click Advance, advanced selections for WAN Service Setup can be shown. MTU (Bytes): Maximum Transmission Unit Size. Check this box then you can change the MTU  size. The default value is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default value unless required by your ISP.
  • Page 27 TD-W9970 User Guide client devices, such as the modem router. The default value is disabled, and if you are not sure, please contact your ISP or just leave it. Get IP with Unicast: This is disabled by default. The minority of DHCP Server of ISP will not ...
  • Page 28 TD-W9970 User Guide PPP Username/Password/Confirm Password: Enter the Username, Password and Confirm  Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. Connection Mode: For PPPoE connection, you can select Always on Connect on demand  Connect manually. Connect on demand is dependent on the traffic. If there is no traffic (or Idle) for a pre-specified period of time, the connection will tear down automatically.
  • Page 29 TD-W9970 User Guide IPv6 Default Gateway: Select a WAN connection from the drop-down list as the IPv6 default  gateway. Click Advance, advanced selections for WAN Service Setup can be shown. Service Name/Server Name: Enter the Service Name and Server Name if it was provided by ...
  • Page 30 TD-W9970 User Guide IPoA If your ISP provides an IPoA connection, select IPoA option for the Connection Type on the screen.
  • Page 31 TD-W9970 User Guide IP Address/Subnet Mask: Enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask provided by ISP. If you  forget, you can ask your ISP. Gateway: Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.  DNS Server/Secondary DNS Server: Type in your preferred DNS server.
  • Page 32 TD-W9970 User Guide  Note: After you finishing the Internet configuration, please click Save to make the settings take effect. 4.4.1.2 VDSL WAN Settings VDSL mode, there are four connection types, which are Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE and Bridge. You can select the corresponding types according to your needs.
  • Page 33 TD-W9970 User Guide DSL Modulation Type: DSL Modulation Type: Select ADSL or VDSL according to your needs.  PTM Configuration: Enable VLAN ID: Check the box to enable the Virtual LAN ID.  VLAN ID (1~4049): This indicates the VLAN group, and the valid range is from 1 to 4049.
  • Page 34 TD-W9970 User Guide WAN Service Setup: Enable IPv4：Check the box to enable IPv4.  IP Address: Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.  Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP, usually ...
  • Page 35 TD-W9970 User Guide Prefix Length: Enter the prefix length of the IPv6 address. The default value is 64.  IPv6 Gateway: Enter the gateway IPv6 address provided by your ISP.  IPv6 DNS Server/Secondary IPv6 DNS Server: Here you can set IPv6 DNS Server (at least ...
  • Page 36 TD-W9970 User Guide Click Advance, you can see the advanced selections for WAN Service Setup. MTU (Bytes): Maximum Transmission Unit Size. Check this box then you can change the MTU  size. The default value is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default value unless required by your ISP.
  • Page 37 TD-W9970 User Guide Set DNS Server manually: Choose Set DNS Server manually, you can set DNS Server  manually here. The modem router will use this DNS Server for priority. Get IPv6 Address with Unicast: This is disabled by default. The minority of DHCPv6 Server of ...
  • Page 38 TD-W9970 User Guide Enable IPv6: Check this box to enable IPv6.  Default Gateway: Select a WAN connection from the drop-down list as the IPv4 default  gateway. IPv6 Default Gateway: Select a WAN connection from the drop-down list as the IPv6 default ...

  • Page 39: 4G Settings

    Some 3G/4G USB modem may not be supported by the modem router. For more information, please refer to Compatibility List on our website: www.tp-link.com. If your 3G/4G USB modem is incompatible with our modem router, please contact our technical support by referring to the Technical Support card found in your package.
  • Page 40 TD-W9970 User Guide Location: Please select the location where you're enjoying the 3G/4G card.  Mobile ISP: Please select the ISP (Internet Service Provider) you apply to for 3G/4G service.  The modem router will show the default Dial Number and APN of that ISP.

  • Page 41: Interface Grouping

    TD-W9970 User Guide Authentication Type: Some ISPs need a specific authentication type, please confirm it with  your ISP or keep the default settings. Click Advance to configure advanced settings for 3G/4G Setup. MTU size (in bytes): The default MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) size is 1480 bytes, which ...
  • Page 42 TD-W9970 User Guide Enable the Virtual LAN Ports feature: Virtual LAN (VLAN) is a group of devices on one or  more LANs that are configured so that they can communicate as if they were attached to the same LAN. Because VLANs are based on logical instead of physical connections, it is very flexible for user/host management, bandwidth allocation and resource optimization.

  • Page 43: Lan Settings

    TD-W9970 User Guide 4.4.4 LAN Settings Go to Network Settings, and you will see the LAN screen. Please configure the → parameters for LAN ports according to the descriptions below. IP Address: You can configure the modem router’s IP address and subnet mask for LAN ...

  • Page 44: Ipv6 Lan Settings

    TD-W9970 User Guide End IP Address: Enter a value for the DHCP server to end with when issuing IP addresses. • The End IP Address must be smaller than 192.168.1.254. The default End IP Address is 192.168.1.254. Leased Time: The leased time is the amount of time in which a network user will be •...

  • Page 45: Mac Clone

    TD-W9970 User Guide End IPv6 Address: Enter a value for the DHCPv6 server to end with when issuing IPv6 • addresses. Leased Time: The leased time is the amount of time in which a network user will be • allowed connection to the modem router with their current dynamic IPv6 address. Enter the amount of time, in hours, then the user will be leased this dynamic IPv6 address.

  • Page 46: Alg Settings

    TD-W9970 User Guide  Note: Only the WAN Ports can use MA C Address Clone function. All the clone MAC addresses must not be the same with each other. 4.4.7 ALG Settings Go to Network Settings, and then you can configure the basic security in the screen as →...

  • Page 47: Dsl Settings

    TD-W9970 User Guide SIP ALG: To allow SIP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click Enable. • Click Save to make the settings effective. 4.4.8 DSL Settings Go to Network Settings, you can select the DSL Modulation Type and Annex Type in the →...
  • Page 48 TD-W9970 User Guide  Note: You could also use other VPN Routers to set VPN tunnels wit h the modem router. It supports up to 10 VPN tunnels simultaneously.
  • Page 49 TD-W9970 User Guide Click Add New Connection and then you will enter the screen shown below. IPSec Connection Name: Enter a name for your VPN.  Remote IPSec Gateway Address (URL): Enter the destination gateway IP address in the box ...
  • Page 50 TD-W9970 User Guide Authentication Method: Select Pre-Shared Key (recommended).  Pre-Shared Key: Enter the Pre-shared Key for IKE authentication, and ensure both the two  peers use the same key. The key should consist of visible characters without blank space.
  • Page 51 TD-W9970 User Guide Click Show Advanced Settings and then you can configure the Advanced Settings. Settings for Phase 1: Mode: You can select Main Aggressive. Select Main to configure the standard negotiation  parameters for IKE phase1. Select Aggressive to configure IKE phase1 of the VPN Tunnel to carry out negotiation in a shorter amount of time.
  • Page 52 TD-W9970 User Guide Remote Identifier - This field does not need to enter if Remote WAN IP is selected in Remote  Identifier Type field. And the remote gateway IP will be used automatically as Identifier. If Name type is selected, enter the name of the remote peer as the ID in IKE negotiation.

  • Page 53: Iptv

    TD-W9970 User Guide Authentication Algorithm - Select the authentication algorithm. Options include:  SHA1. Authentication Key - Place the mouse in this field about 2s ， the requirements of the  Authentication Key will be displayed automatically. Then enter the authentication Key.
  • Page 54 TD-W9970 User Guide Select your desired wireless network for IPTV connection. DSL Modulation Type: The modem router supports two modulation types: ADSL and VDSL,  you can select the corresponding types according to your needs. If you choose ADSL, you will see the screen as shown in the following figure: VPI (0~255): Identifies the virtual path between endpoints in an ATM network.

  • Page 55: Dhcp Server

    TD-W9970 User Guide 4.6 DHCP Server Choose DHCP Server, you can see the next submenus. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.6.1 DHCP Settings Go to DHCP Server DHCP Settings, you can configure the DHCP Server on the page as →...

  • Page 56: Clients List

    TD-W9970 User Guide computers that request IP addresses and the DHCP server that assigns the addresses. Each of the device's interfaces can be configured as a DHCP relay. If it is enabled, the DHCP requests from local PCs will forward to the DHCP server runs on WAN side. To have this function working properly, please run on router mode only, disable the DHCP server on the LAN port, and make sure the routing table has the correct routing entry.

  • Page 57: Conditional Pool

    TD-W9970 User Guide MAC Address: The MAC address of the PC for which you want to reserve an IP address.  IP Address: The IP address reserved for the PC by the modem router.  Status: The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.
  • Page 58 TD-W9970 User Guide To add a vendor class: Click New. Enter parameters for the vendor class. Click Save. To modify or delete an existing entry: Click Edit in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.

  • Page 59: Wireless

    TD-W9970 User Guide Wireless There are seven submenus under the Wireless menu: Basic Settings, Settings, Wireless Security, Wireless Schedule, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced Wireless Status. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
  • Page 60 TD-W9970 User Guide Select the desired wireless mode. When 802.11g mode is selected, only 802.11g wireless stations can be connected to the modem router. When 802.11n mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the modem router. It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode to 802.11b&g&n, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless...

  • Page 61: Wps Settings

    TD-W9970 User Guide Password If the AP your modem router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill  the password in this blank. Click Save to make the settings effective. 4.7.2 WPS Settings This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by (also called QSS) function.
  • Page 62 TD-W9970 User Guide You can also keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click device. Then choose Press the button of the new device in two minutes and click Connect. Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the client device directly.

  • Page 63: Wireless Security

    TD-W9970 User Guide Step 4: Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.  Note: The WPS LED on the modem router will light green for five minutes if the device has been successfully added to the network.
  • Page 64 TD-W9970 User Guide Wireless Password: You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 characters or 8 to • 64 Hexadecimal characters. The default password is the same with the default PIN code, which is labeled on the bottom of the router or can be found in Figure 4-43.

  • Page 65: Wireless Schedule

    TD-W9970 User Guide 64-bit: You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters. 128-bit: You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 13 ASCII characters.

  • Page 66: Wireless Mac Filtering

    TD-W9970 User Guide 4.7.5 Wireless MAC Filtering Go to Wireless Wireless MAC Filtering, you can control the wireless access by configuring the → Wireless MAC Filtering function. To filter wireless users by MAC Address, click Enable. The default setting is Disabled.

  • Page 67: Wireless Advanced

    TD-W9970 User Guide Click Delete Selected to delete selected entries. For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00:1D:0F:11:22:33 and the wireless station B with MAC address 00:0A:EB:00:07:5F are able to access the modem router, but...

  • Page 68: Wireless Status

    TD-W9970 User Guide Transmit Power: Here you can specify the transmit power of modem router. You can select  High, Middle or Low which you would like. High is the default setting and is recommended. Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 25-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. The ...

  • Page 69: Guest Network

    TD-W9970 User Guide To update this page and to show the current connected wireless stations, click Refresh. 4.8 Guest Network There are two submenus under the Guest Network menu: Basic Settings Guest Network Status. Click any of them, and you will be able to scan or configure the corresponding function.

  • Page 70: Guest Network Status

    TD-W9970 User Guide should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update. Allow Guests to access my Local Network: The guests have access to your Local Network,  but cannot login the modem router’s Web-Management page. Allow Guests to access my USB Storage Sharing: The guests can access the specified files ...

  • Page 71: Usb Mass Storage

    TD-W9970 User Guide 4.9.1 USB Mass Storage Go to USB Settings USB Mass Storage, you can configure a USB disk drive attached to the → modem router and view volume and share properties such as share name, capacity, status, and action, etc.

  • Page 72: Storage Sharing

    TD-W9970 User Guide There are five users here, which provide means to control the access to the USB mass storage by Storage Sharing or FTP. The Super User has the right to read and write to Storage Sharing and FTP Server.
  • Page 73 TD-W9970 User Guide Server Status: Indicates the Storage Sharing's current status.  Anonymous access to all the volumes: This function is enabled by default, so users can  access all activated volumes of Storage Sharing without accounts. If you want to add a...
  • Page 74 TD-W9970 User Guide To add a new folder, follow the instructions below. Click Add New Folder. Click Browse, and then select the Select Volume from the drop-down list. Enter display name of the share folder in Share Name filed. Click Apply to apply the settings.

  • Page 75: Ftp Server

    TD-W9970 User Guide 4.9.4 FTP Server Go to USB Settings Server, you can create an FTP server that can be accessed from the → Internet or your local network. Server Status: Indicates the FTP Server's current status.  Internet Access:...

  • Page 76: Media Server

    TD-W9970 User Guide Click Browse, and then select the Select Volume from the drop-down list. Enter display name of the share folder in Share Name filed. Click Apply to apply the settings. You can click upper to go to the upper folder.

  • Page 77: Print Server

    TD-W9970 User Guide Server Enable: Select this box to enable this function.  Server Name: The name of this Media Server.  To add a new share folder for your media server, please follow the instructions below: Click Add New Folder, and you will see the screen as shown below.

  • Page 78: Route Settings

    TD-W9970 User Guide 4.10 Route Settings Choose Route Settings, it includes four menus: Default Gateway, Static Route IPv6 Static Route and RIP Settings. The detailed descriptions are provided below. 4.10.1 Default Gateway Go to Route Settings Default Gateway, you can see the Default Gateway screen. You can →...

  • Page 79: Rip Settings

    TD-W9970 User Guide Enter the following data: Destination IP Address: Destination IP Address is the address of the network or host  that you want to assign to a static route. Subnet Mask: Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network ...

  • Page 80: Ipv6 Route Settings

    TD-W9970 User Guide  Note: RIP cannot be configured on the WAN Interface which has NAT enabled (such as PPPoE). 4.11 IPv6 Route Settings Choose IPv6 Route Settings, it includes two menus: IPv6 Default Gateway IPv6 Static Route. The detailed descriptions are provided below.

  • Page 81: Forwarding

    TD-W9970 User Guide Enter the following data: Destination IPv6 Address: The IPv6 address of the network or host that you want to assign to  a static route. Prefix Length: The prefix length of the destination IPv6 address.  Gateway: Type in the correct IPv6 Gateway address for the IPv6 Static Route.
  • Page 82 TD-W9970 User Guide the computer specified by the server 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. Service Port: The numbers of External Service Ports.

  • Page 83: Port Triggering

    TD-W9970 User Guide  Note: It is possible that you have a computer or server that has more than one type of available service. If so, select another service, and type the same IP address for that computer or server.
  • Page 84 TD-W9970 User Guide Select the protocol used for Incoming Ports from the Open Protocol drop-down list, either or UDP, or All. Select Enable Status field. Click Save to save the new rule. Interface: Display the default gateway you have set.

  • Page 85: Dmz

    TD-W9970 User Guide When necessary, the external host will be able to connect to the local host using one of the ports defined in the Incoming Ports field.  Note: When the trigger connection is released, the corresponding opened ports will be closed.

  • Page 86: Parental Control

    TD-W9970 User Guide Current UPnP Status: UPnP can be enabled or disabled by clicking Enable or Disable. This  feature is enabled by default. Current UPnP Settings List: This table displays the current UPnP information.  Description: The description about the application which initiates the UPnP request.

  • Page 87: Firewall

    TD-W9970 User Guide Enable Parental Control: Check the box if you want this function to take effect. This function is  disabled by default. MAC Address of Parental PC: In this field, enter the MAC address of the controlling PC, or ...

  • Page 88: Rule

    TD-W9970 User Guide There are four submenus under the Firewall menu: Rule, Host, WAN Host and Schedule. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.14.1 Rule Go to Firewall→Rule, and then you can view and set Access Control rules in the screen as shown below.

  • Page 89: Lan Host

    TD-W9970 User Guide In the Status field, select Enabled Disabled to enable or disable your entry. In the Direction field, select from the drop-down list for the direction. In the Protocol field, here are four options, All, TCP, UDP, and ICMP. Select one of them from the drop-down list for the target.

  • Page 90: Wan Host

    TD-W9970 User Guide 1) In Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1). 2) In MAC Address field, enter the MAC address. Click Save to complete the settings. Click Delete Selected to delete the selected entries in the table.

  • Page 91: Schedule

    TD-W9970 User Guide MAC Address field, enter the MAC address. If you select Address, you will see the screen shown as below. Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1). Enter the URL address in the Add URL Address field, and then click Add.

  • Page 92: Ipv6 Firewall

    TD-W9970 User Guide Click Delete Selected to delete the selected entries in the table. 4.15 IPv6 Firewall There are four submenus under the IPv6 Firewall menu: IPv6 Rule, IPv6 LAN Host, IPv6 WAN Host IPv6 Schedule. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
  • Page 93 TD-W9970 User Guide Enable IPv6 Firewall: Select the check box to enable the IPv6 Firewall function, so the Default  Filtering Rules can take effect. Description: Here displays the description of the IPv6 rule and this name is unique. ...

  • Page 94: Ipv6 Lan Host

    TD-W9970 User Guide In the Protocol field, here are four options, All, TCP, UDP, and ICMPv6. Select one of them from the drop-down list for the target. 10. Click Save to make the settings effective. Click Enable/Disable Selected to make selected entries enabled or disabled.

  • Page 95: Ipv6 Schedule

    TD-W9970 User Guide Description: Here displays the description about the WAN and this description is unique.  Details: The details can be IPv6 address, prefix length or port.  Edit: To modify an existing entry.  To add a new entry, follow the steps below.

  • Page 96: Ipv6 Tunnel

    TD-W9970 User Guide Create a unique description for the schedule (e.g. Schedule_1) in Description field. Select the day or days you need in Apply To field. In time field, you can select all day-24 hours or you may enter the...
  • Page 97 TD-W9970 User Guide Enable: Check the box to enable IPv6 Tunnel function. It is disabled by default.  Mechanism: Select a type for IPv6 tunnel from the drop-down list. DS-Lite, 6RD and 6to4 are  supported. DS-Lite This type is used in the situation that your WAN connection is IPv6 while LAN connection is IPv4.

  • Page 98: Bandwidth Control

    TD-W9970 User Guide WAN Connection: Select a WAN connection from the drop-down list. Only the connected  WAN connections can be shown in the drop-down list. Configuration Type: Select a configuration type for this tunnel. Auto means to obtain the ...
  • Page 99 TD-W9970 User Guide Enable Bandwidth Control: Check this box so that the bandwidth control settings can take  effect. Line Type: Select the right type for you network connection. If you don’t know how to choose,  please ask your ISP for the information.

  • Page 100: Ip & Mac Binding

    TD-W9970 User Guide Click Save. Click Enable/Disable Selected to make selected entries enabled or disabled. Click Delete Selected to delete selected entries. 4.18 IP & MAC Binding There are two submenus under the IP &MAC Binding menu: Binding Settings List. Click any of them, and you will be able to scan or configure the corresponding function.

  • Page 101: Arp List

    TD-W9970 User Guide When you want to add or modify an IP & MAC Binding entry, you can click Add New or Edit, and then you will go to the next page. This page is used for adding or modifying an IP & MAC Binding entry.

  • Page 102: Dynamic Dns

    TD-W9970 User Guide Click Refresh to refresh all items. 4.19 Dynamic DNS Choose Dynamic DNS, and you can configure the Dynamic DNS function. The modem router offers the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) feature, which allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (named by yourself) and a dynamic IP address, and then your friends can connect to your server by entering your domain name no matter what your IP address is.

  • Page 103: System Tools

    TD-W9970 User Guide 4.21 System Tools Choose System Tools, and you can see the submenus under the main menu: System Log, Time Settings, Manage Control, CWMP Settings, SNMP Settings, Backup & Restore, Factory Defaults, Firmware Upgrade, Reboot Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

  • Page 104: Time Settings

    TD-W9970 User Guide Log Type: By selecting the log type, only logs of this type will be shown.  Log Level: By selecting the log level, only logs of this level will be shown.  Refresh: Refresh the page to show the latest log list.

  • Page 105: Manage Control

    TD-W9970 User Guide Time Zone: Select your local time zone from this pull down list.  Date: Enter your local date in MM/DD/YY into the right blanks.  Time: Enter your local time in HH/MM/SS into the right blanks. ...

  • Page 106: Cwmp Settings

    TD-W9970 User Guide Current User Status: This box displays the information about User Type, User Name, Host IP  Address Host MAC Address. Account Management: Here you can set the account user information about Password,  New User Name, New Password Confirm Password.

  • Page 107: Snmp Settings

    TD-W9970 User Guide CWMP: Select enable the CWMP function.  Inform: Enable or disable the function. If enabled, the information will be informed to ACS  server periodically. Inform Interval: Enter the interval time here.  ACS URL: Enter the website of ACS which is provided by your ISP.

  • Page 108: Backup & Restore

    TD-W9970 User Guide SNMP Agent is an application running on the modem router that performs the operational role of receiving and processing SNMP messages, sending responses to the SNMP manager, and sending traps when an event occurs. So a router contains SNMP agent software can be monitored and/or controlled by SNMP Manager using SNMP messages.

  • Page 109: Firmware Upgrade

    The modem router will reboot after the upgrading has been finished.  Note: New firmware versions are posted at http://www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free. There is no need to upgrade the firmware unless the new firmware has a new feature you want to...

  • Page 110: Reboot

    TD-W9970 User Guide use. However, when experiencing problems caused by the modem router rather than the configuration, you can try to upgrade the firmware. When you upgrade the modem rout er's firmware, you may lose its current configurations, so before upgrading the firmware please write down some of your customized settings to avoid losing important settings.
  • Page 111 TD-W9970 User Guide Traffic Statistics: Enable or Disable. The default value is disabled. To enable it, click Enable. If  it is disabled, the function of DoS protection in Security settings will be disabled. Statistics Interval (5-60): The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and 60 seconds in ...

  • Page 112: Logout

    TD-W9970 User Guide 4.22 Logout Choose Logout, and you will back to the login screen as shown below.

  • Page 113: Appendix A: Configuring The Pc

    TD-W9970 User Guide Appendix A: Configuring the PC We’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly on your computer. First make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, refer to the adapter’s manual if necessary. The default IP address of the modem router is 192.168.1.1. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 114 TD-W9970 User Guide The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open on this window by default. Now you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below:  Setting IP address automatically Select Obtain an IP address...
  • Page 115 TD-W9970 User Guide  Setting IP address manually Select Use the following IP address radio button. And the following items available If the modem router's LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1, specify the IP address 192.168.1.x (x is from 2 to 254), and the Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 116 TD-W9970 User Guide Now: Click to keep your settings. Verify the network connection Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection. Please click the Start menu on your desktop, select tab, type...
  • Page 117 TD-W9970 User Guide You can check it by following the steps below: Is the connection between your PC and the router correct? The LEDs of LAN port which you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit.

  • Page 118: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    TD-W9970 User Guide Appendix B: Troubleshooting T1. What can I do if I don’t know or forget my password? 1) For default wireless password: Please refer to the Wireless Password/PIN labeled on the bottom of the modem router. 2) For the web management page password: Reset the modem router first and then use the default username and password: admin/admin.
  • Page 119 TD-W9970 User Guide 4) Click settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5) Go to Advanced → Restore advanced settings, and click to make the settings effective.
  • Page 120 TD-W9970 User Guide  Change a web browser or computer and log in again.  Reset the modem router to factory default settings.  Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the modem router to surf the Internet once the modem router is reset.

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