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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...
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...radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna... is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance...authorization is required
Luxembourg
None
General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum)
Norway
Implemented
This subsection does...
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...Back Panel 5 Installation Environment 5 Connecting the Router 6
Chapter 3 3.1 3.2
Quick Installation Guide 8 Configure PC 8 Login 11
Chapter 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4
4.5
Software Configuration 14 Status 14
4.1.1 Device Info 14 4.1.2 System Log 15 4.1.3 Statistics 16
Quick Start 18 Interface Setup 18
4.3.1 Internet ...19 4.3.2 LAN ...24 4.3.3 Wireless 27
Advanced Setup 37
4.4.1 Firewall...
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The following contents should be found in your package: ¾ One TD-W8961NB 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ One DC power Adapter for TD-W8961NB 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One RJ45 cable ¾ Two RJ11 cables ¾ One Resource CD, which includes this User Guide
) Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If...
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TD-W8961NB
300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the TD-W8961NB 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router.
1.1 Product Overview
The device is designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection for a private Ethernet or IEEE 802.11n/ IEEE 802.11g/ IEEE 802.11b wireless network.
The TD-W8961NB connects to an Ethernet LAN ...
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... firmware upgrade and Web management. ¾ Provides WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK data security, TKIP/AES encryption security. ¾ Provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).
1.3 Conventions
The Router or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for TD-W8961NB without any explanations. Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting...
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300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 The Front Panel
Figure 2-1 The LEDs locate on the front panel. They indicate the device's working status. For details, please refer to LED Explanation.
LED Explanation:
Name Power
ADSL
Status On Off Flash On Off
Internet WLAN
Off
On Flash On Flash Off Flash
On LAN(1-4)
Off
QSS
Slow Flash On ...
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300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
) Note:
After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on for
about 5 minutes and then turn off.
2.2 The Back Panel
Figure 2-2 ¾ POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter. ¾ 1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN): Through the port, you can connect the Router to your PC or the...
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300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
¾ Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard.
¾ The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop. ¾ Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic
sensitive.
2.4 Connecting the Router
Before installing the device, ...
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300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide
3.1 Configure PC
After you directly connect your PC to the TD-W8961NB 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.
Step 1: Click the Start menu on your desktop, right click My Network ...
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300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
Chapter 4 Software Configuration
This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for first-time installation. For advanced users, if you want to know more about this device and make use of its functions adequately, maybe you will get help from this chapter to configure the advanced settings through the Web-based Utility...
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300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
¾ MAC Spoofing: Enable the MAC Spoofing, and enter a MAC address to configure the WAN port. It makes your inside network appear as a device with this MAC address to the outside world.
4) Bridge Mode If you select this type of connection, the modem can be configured to act as a bridging device between your LAN and your ISP. ...
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300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice ... If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the...
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300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
exceed 32 characters (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. • Authentication Type: Select an authentication type from the drop-down list, which allows you to configure ...
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300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
Figure 4-32 ¾ QoS: Select this option to Activate/Deactivate the IP QoS on different types (IP ToS and
DiffServ). ¾ Summary: Click the button to view the configurations of QoS. ¾ Rule: Configure the rules for QoS. If the traffic complies with the rule, then the Router will...
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300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
• IPP/DS Field: Select the type of the action to assign the priority.
When you select IPP/TOS, you can assign the priority via IP information. IP QoS function is intended to deliver guaranteed as well as differentiated Internet services by giving network resource and usage control to the Network operator.
•...
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300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
Figure 4-38 ¾ ACL: If Activated, the IP addresses which are contained in the Access Control List can
access to the Router. If Deactivated, all IP addresses can access to the Router. ¾ ACL Rule Index: Select the ACL rule index for the entry. ¾ Active: Enable the ACL rule. ¾ Secure IP...
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3) Manually Select Manually as the Synchronize time, you need to set the date and time corresponding to the current time.
Figure 4-50
4.6.3 Firmware
Choose "Maintenance→Firmware", you can upgrade the firmware of the Router in the screen (shown in Figure 4-51). Make sure the firmware or romfile you want to use is on the local ...
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2) Do not turn off the router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded. 3) The router will reboot after the upgrading has been finished.
To back up the Router's current settings: Step 1: Click the ROMFILE SAVE button (shown in Figure 4-51), click Save button in the next
screen (shown in Figure 4-52...
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... RJ11 port
LEDs
Power, ADSL, Internet, WLAN, 1,2,3,4(LAN), QSS
Network Medium
10Base-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable 100Base-TX: UTP category-5
Max line length: 6.5Km
Data Rates
Downstream: Up to 24Mbps Upstream: Up to 3.5Mbps（With Annex M enabled）
System Requirement
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later Win 9x/ ME/ 2000/ XP/ Vista/Windows 7
Physical...