Quick Installation Guide
300Mbps Wireless N USB VDSL/ADSL Modem Router
TD-W9970/TD-W9970B
*TD-W9970 is used for demonstration in this QIG.
Connecting the Hardware
If you don’t need the phone service, just skip step 1 and directly connect the modem router to the phone jack with a phone cable, then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
Power Adapter
Phone Jack
1
Connect the DSL splitter to the phone jack.
Modem Router
2
Connect the modem router to the DSL splitter.
LINE
PHONE
MODEM
DSL Splitter
VDSL
RESET
ON/OFF
POWER
3
Connect the power adapter to the modem router and push in to turn on the modem router.
4
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs.
Power
On
DSL
On
Wi-Fi
On
Notes:
1) The DSL LED takes about 1 to 2 minutes to stabilize.
2) If the Wi-Fi LED is off, please press the turn stable in a few seconds.
WiFi button on the rear panel for 2 seconds, then the LED should
Connect to the phone (Optional)
Configuring the Modem Router
1. Before You Start
You'll usually need an internet service username and password, given to you by your internet service provider (ISP) when you first signed up with them. If you are unsure, please check with your ISP.
2.
Connecting your computer to the modem router (Wired or
Wireless).
Wired
Connect a computer to the modem router and the LAN LED lights up.
ADSL LAN4/WAN LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 USB WiFi
WPS/
RESET
ON/OFF POWER
Wireless a . Find the SSID (network name) and
Wireless Password printed on the product label at the bottom of the modem router.
Ethernet cable b . Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Setting of your smart device, then select the SSID to join the network.
Computer
< Settings
Smart Device
Wi-Fi
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-LINK_XXXX
√ Connect automatically Connect
OR
Wi-Fi
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
TP-LINK_XXXX
Other...
3.
Configure the router using a web browser
A Enter http://tplinkmodem.net
browser. Use admin
Login .
or 192.168.1.1
in the address bar of a web
for both username and password, and then click
Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
http://tplinkmodem.net
admin admin
Login
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B Click Next to start Quick Setup and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the initial configuration.
Note: For advanced settings, please refer to the User Guide on our official website at www.tp-link.com.
Already have a modem?
If you already have a modem or your internet comes directly from an Ethernet wall outlet, you can switch to Wireless Router mode. Follow the steps below to set up.
1. Connect the hardware and wait until the Power LED becomes stable.
Power Adapter
Modem
VDSL LAN4/WAN LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 USB WiFi
Modem Router
ON/OFF POWER
Ethernet Cable
2.
Connect your device to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly.
SSID (network name) and wireless password are printed on the product label at the bottom of the modem router.
3. Enter http://tplinkmodem.net
browser. Use admin
or 192.168.1.1
in the address bar of a web
for both username and password, and then click Login .
Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
http://tplinkmodem.net
4.
Go to Operation Mode page and select Wireless Router Mode
Network > WAN Settings to finish the set up.
, then go to
Now you can enjoy the internet.
LED Indicators
LED
(Power)
(DSL)
(Internet)
Status
On
Flashing
Off
On
Flashing
Off
On
Off
(Wi-Fi)
(WPS)
(USB)
(LAN1-4)
On
Off
On/Off
Flashing
On
Flashing
Off
On
Off
Indication
The system has started up successfully.
The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your modem router.
Power is off.
DSL synchronization is complete.
DSL synchronization is in progress.
DSL synchronization failed.
The modem router is connected to the internet.
There is no internet connection or the modem router is operating in Bridge mode.
The wireless function is enabled.
The wireless function is disabled.
This light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is established, then turns off.
WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.
The inserted USB device is ready to use.
A USB device is being identified.
No device is plugged into the USB port.
The LAN port is connected to a powered-on device.
The LAN port is not connected to a powered-on device.
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 fixed 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 in to 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. Ask your internet service provider for the VPI/VCI (or VLAN ID), Connection
Type, internet service username and password, and make sure all are correctly entered into your router's management page.
A4. Restore the modem router to its factory default settings and reconfigure the modem router by following the instructions in this Quick Installation Guide.
A5. Please contact our Technical Support if the problem persists.
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 more than 5 seconds until all
LEDs turn on momentarily, then release the button.
VDSL LAN4/WAN LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 USB WiFi ON/OFF POWER
WPS/RESET Button
Press & Hold for more than 5 seconds
A2. Log in to the web management page of the modem router, and go to System
Tools > Factory Defaults , click Restore and wait until the reset process is complete.
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 in to the modem router's web management page and go to Wireless > Wireless Security to retrieve or reset your wireless network password.
Q5. What can I do if the DSL LED does not turn solid on?
A1. Check your cables and make sure they are all plugged in correctly, including the telephone lines and power adapter.
A2. Restore your modem router to its factory default settings.
A3. Remove the DSL splitter, directly connect the modem router to the phone jack and then reconfigure the modem router by following the instructions in this
Quick Installation Guide.
A4. Contact your ISP to verify if the DSL line is in good status.
A5. If you have tried all the suggestions above and the problem persists, contact our Technical Support.
For technical support and other information, please visit http://www.tp-link.com/support , or simply scan the QR code.
