Installation
Note
The product model shown in this QIG is TD-W8951ND, as an example.
Note
Please use only wired network connections to configure the router.
Power down all your network devices, including your computer(s) and the
Modem Router. If you currently use a modem, disconnect it now - the
Modem Router will replace your current modem.
Connect your computer to the
Port labeled “1~4” on the Router with an Ethernet cable.
Note
Connect the splitter to the wall jack using a telephone line, then use the other telephone line to connect to the LINE port on the
Router and the MODEM port of the splitter, also have the PHONE port of the splitter connected to a telephone.
If no telephone is needed, please connect the LINE port of the Router to the wall jack using the telephone line directly.
1
Plug the provided Power
Adapter into the Power jack on the back of the Router and the other end to a standard electrical wall socket.
Power on all your network devices and then check to see if the LEDs of the
Router display normally as the diagram below describes.
Power: Solid light
ADSL: Solid light or flashing
WLAN: Solid light or flashing
LAN: Solid light if the corresponding port is connected
Note
Note To configure the device, you can either run the setup CD-ROM (method one), or run the Web based Quick Setup Wizard (method two). TP-LINK strongly recommends that you run the setup CD-ROM.
2
Insert the provided Resource
CD into your CD-ROM drive.
The Setup Wizard will automatically pop up on your computer’s screen.
Please select your product model and click
Start Setup
Then a flash video will pop up and show you how to connect your devices. After that, the
Easy Setup
Assistant
will start.
Click
START
, and then follow the step-by-step instructions until you complete the configuration
The configuration has now been completed. Please skip to
Step 3 “Testing the
Internet Connection”
.
3
Login
Open your web browser and type in
192.168.1.1
in the address bar and press
Enter
A dialog box will prompt you for the
User name
and
Password
. Enter the default values and click
OK
.
User name: admin
Password: admin
Click
OK
Note
If the dialog box does not pop up, please refer to
T3
in the
Troubleshooting
guide and
T2
will give you some help if you forget the password.
The web management page will display after a successful login.
Click
Quick Start
4
Internet Parameters Configuration
This page will then display.
Click
RUN WIZARD
Click
NEXT
Select the appropriate
Time
Zone
for your location from the drop-down list
Click
NEXT
Choose the
Connection Type
given by your ISP.
If
PPPoE/PPPoA
is selected, please proceed to
A
;
If
Dynamic IP
is selected, please skip to
B
;
If
Static IP
is selected
Lj please skip to
C
;
If
Bridge Mode
is selected, please skip to
D
.
Click
NEXT
Note
Bridge mode is not recommended because multiple computers are not permitted to share Internet access in this mode.
5
A. Configuration For PPPoA/PPPoE
This page will then display.
Enter the
PPPoE/PPPoA
information provided by your ISP
Click
NEXT
Note
If you did not get the
VPI
,
VCI
and
Connection Type
information, please contact your ISP for this information.
B. Configuration For Dynamic IP
This page will then display.
Select the
dynamic connection
provided by your ISP
Click
NEXT
C. Configuration For Static IP
This page will then display.
Enter the
Static IP
information provided by your ISP manually
Click
NEXT
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D. Configuration For Bridge Mode
This page will then display.
Enter the
Bridge
information provided by your ISP
Click
NEXT
After completing the above configuration, please proceed to
Settings Configuration
Wireless
Wireless Settings Configuration
This page will then display.
Keep the default setting:
Activated
.
If you want to disable Access Point, please select
Deactived
Create a unique and easy to remember name for your wireless network. You can also keep default settings without the device being affected
Select an
Authentication Type
Select an
Encryption
type
Enter a Security Key using
8-64 characters
Click
NEXT
Note
The wireless security is
Disabled
by default. You are suggested to select an
Authentication Type
for security settings. WPA2-PSK is recommended.
After completing the above configuration, please proceed to
Quick Start
Complete
.
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Quick Start Complete
To continue, the following page will be displayed.
Click
NEXT
Click
CLOSE
Now, your Modem Router has been configured and is rebooting. Please do not turn off the Modem Router while it’s rebooting.
The basic settings for your Router are completed. Please open the web browser and log on to the following websites:
http://www.tp-link.com http://www.google.com
If the above websites can be accessed, it indicates that your Router has been configured successfully and you can start to enjoy the Internet. If the websites cannot be accessed, please refer to “
T4. What can I do if I cannot access the
Internet?
” in the
Troubleshooting
guide.
Note For the advanced configurations, please refer to the User Guide on the
CD-ROM provided.
Note
The above configurations only need to be set once. If you want other computers in your LAN to access the Internet, please connect the desired computer to the ADSL Router directly. If the additional computer can not access the Internet, please set that computer referring to “
T3.
What can I do if I cannot access the web-based configuration page?
” in the
Troubleshooting
guide.
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Troubleshooting
T1. How do I restore my Router’s configuration to its factory default settings?
With the Router powered on, press and hold the
RESET
button on the rear panel for 8 to 10 seconds before releasing it.
Press it for 8 to 10 seconds
Note
Once the Router is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and you will need to re-configure the router.
T2. What can I do if I don’t know or forgot my password?
1) Restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. If you don’t know how to do that, please refer to section
T1
.
2) Use the default user name and password:
admin
,
admin
.
3) Try to configure your Router once again by following the instructions in the previous steps of the QIG.
T3. What can I do if I cannot access the web-based configuration page?
1) Configure your computer’s IP Address.
For Windows XP OS
Go to
Start
>
Control Panel
, you will then see the following page.
Click
Network and
Internet Connections
9
Click
Network
Connections
Right-click
Local
Area Connection
Click
Properties
Double-click
Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)
10
Select
Obtain an IP address automatically
Select
Obtain DNS server address automatically
Click
OK
Click
OK
11
For Windows Vista OS
Go to
Start
>
Settings
>
Control
Panel
, and then you will see the following page.
Click
View network status and tasks
Click
View status
Click
Properties
12
Double-click
Internet
Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4)
Select
Obtain an IP address automatically
Select
Obtain DNS server address automatically
Click
OK
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For Windows 7 OS
Go to
Start
>
Settings
>
Control
Panel
, and then you will see the following page.
Click
View network status and tasks
Click
Change adapter settings
Right-click
Local Area
Connection
Click
Properties
14
Double-click
Internet
Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4)
Select
Obtain an IP address automatically
Select
Obtain DNS server address automatically
Click
OK
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2) Configure your IE browser.
Open your IE browser, click
Tools
tab and you will see the following screen.
Click
Internet Options
Select
Never dial a connection
Click
OK
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T4. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
1) Check to see if all the connectors are connected well, including the telephone line, Ethernet cables and power adapter.
2) Consult your ISP and make sure all the VPI/VCI
Ă
Connection Type, account username and password are correct. If there are any mistakes, please correct the settings and try again.
3) If you still cannot access the Internet, please restore your Router to its factory default settings and reconfigure your Router by following the instructions of this QIG.
4) Please feel free to contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists.
Now, try to log on to the Web-based configuration page again after the above settings have been configured. If you still cannot access the configuration page, please restore your Router’s factory default settings and reconfigure your Router following the instructions of this QIG. Please feel free to contact our Technical
Support if the problem persists. information, please log on to our Technical Support Website:
http://www.tp-link.com/support/Support.asp
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Technical Support
For more troubleshooting help, go to:
www.tp-link.com/support/faq.asp
To download the latest Firmware, Driver, Utility and User Guide, go to:
www.tp-link.com/support/download.asp
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