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. Before cable connection, keep your hands dry. 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.
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.
Note To configure the device, you can either run the setup CD (method one), or run the Web-based Quick Setup Wizard (method two). TP-LINK strongly recommends that you run the setup CD. Insert the provided Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard will automatically pop up on your computer’s screen.
Then a flash video will pop up and show you how to connect your devices. After that, the Easy Setup Assistant will start. Click NEXT, 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”. The basic settings for your Router are completed. Please open the web browser and try to log on to some popular website to test your Internet connection, for example: http://www.tp-link.
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 forget my password? 1) Restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings.
Click Change adapter settings Right-click Local Area Connection Click Properties Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) 6
Select Obtain an IP address automatically Select Obtain DNS server address automatically Click OK For Windows Vista OS Go to Start > Settings >Control Panel, and then you will see the following page.
Click Properties Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) 8
Select Obtain an IP address automatically Select Obtain DNS server address automatically Click OK For Windows XP OS Go to Start > Control Panel, you will then see the following page.
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
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 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.
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) Check to see if you can log on to the web management page of the Modem Router. If you can, try the following steps. If you cannot, please set your computer referring to T3 then try to see if you can access the Internet. If the problem persists, please go to the next step.
Appendix Login Open your web browser and type 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.
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 selectedLjplease skip to C; If Bridge Mode is selected, please skip to D.
A. Configuration for PPPoE/PPPoA 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.
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 Deactivated Create a unique and easy-to-remember name for your wireless network.
Quick Start Complete To continue, the following page will display. 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.
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