TP Link Modem td w8961nd User Manual

TD-W8961ND  
300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router  
Rev: 3.0.0  
1910010893  
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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. These limits are designed to pro-vide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.  
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by  
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority  
to operate the equipment.  
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement  
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with  
any other antenna or transmitter.  
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only  
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a  
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in  
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”  
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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.  
Canadian Compliance Statement  
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause interference, and  
(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation of the device.  
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le  
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:  
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et  
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un  
fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.  
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum  
gain of 3 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dBi are strictly  
prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.  
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so  
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for  
successful communication.  
Industry Canada Statement  
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the  
requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le  
matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
Korea Warning Statements:  
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.  
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NCC Notice & BSMI Notice  
注意!  
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率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。  
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行;經發現有干擾現象時,應立  
即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率  
射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。  
安全諮詢及注意事項  
●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。  
●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。  
●注意防潮,請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。   
●插槽與開口供通風使用,以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱,請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。  
●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風,否則不可放在密閉位置中。  
●請不要私自打開機殼,不要嘗試自行維修本產品,請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。  
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Safety Information  
When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;  
when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the  
product or the power adapter from the power source.  
Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock  
and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.  
Avoid water and wet locations.  
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
For the following equipment:  
Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router  
Model No.: TD-W8961ND  
Trademark: TP-LINK  
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical  
regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:  
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC,  
Directives 2011/65/EU  
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents  
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006  
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011& ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012  
EN 55022:2010  
EN 55024:2010  
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009  
EN 61000-3-3:2008  
EN60950-1:2006+A112009+A1:2010+A12:2011  
EN62311:2008  
The product carries the CE Mark:  
Person responsible for marking this declaration:  
Yang Hongliang  
Product Manager of International Business  
Date of issue: 2013  
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.  
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,  
Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China  
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CONTENTS  
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TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide  
Package Contents  
The following contents should be found in your package:  
One TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router  
One Power Adapter for TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router  
Quick Installation Guide  
One RJ45 cable  
Two RJ11 cables  
One ADSL splitter  
One Resource CD which includes this User Guide  
Note:  
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or  
missing, please contact your distributor.  
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Chapter 1 Introduction  
Thank you for choosing the TD-W8961ND 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-W8961ND connects to an Ethernet LAN or computers via standard Ethernet ports. The  
ADSL connection is made using ordinary telephone line with standard connectors. Multiple  
workstations can be networked and connected to the Internet using a single Wide Area Network  
(WAN) interface and single global IP address. The advanced security enhancements, IP/MAC  
Filter, Application Filter and URL Filter can help to protect your network from potentially  
devastating intrusions by malicious agents from the outside of your network.  
Quick Start of the Web-based Utility is supplied and friendly help messages are provided for the  
configuration. Network and Router management is done through the Web-based Utility which can  
be accessed through local Ethernet using any web browser.  
ADSL  
The TD-W8961ND supports full-rate ADSL2+ connectivity conforming to the ITU and ANSI  
specifications. In addition to the basic DMT physical layer functions, the ADSL2+ PHY supports  
dual latency ADSL2+ framing (fast and interleaved) and the I.432 ATM Physical Layer.  
Wireless  
In the most attentive wireless security, the modem router provides multiple protection measures. It  
can be set to turn off the wireless network name (SSID) broadcast so that only stations that have  
the SSID can be connected. The modem router provides wireless LAN 64/128-bit WEP encryption  
security, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, as well as TKIP/AES encryption security.  
1.2 Main Features  
Four 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports (Auto MDI/MDIX), one RJ11 port.  
Provides external splitter.  
Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology.  
Supports bridge mode and Router function.  
Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection.  
Downstream data rates up to 24Mbps, upstream data rates up to 3.5Mbps (With Annex M  
enabled).  
Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.  
Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP and CWMP.  
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Supports PPPoE, it allows connecting the internet on demand and disconnecting from the  
Internet when idle.  
Provides reliable ESD and surge-protect function with quick response semi-conductive surge  
protection circuit.  
High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive bandwidth.  
Supports All ADSL industrial standards.  
Compatible with all mainstreams DSLAM (CO).  
Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user.  
Real-time Configuration and device monitoring.  
Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit).  
Built-in DHCP server.  
Built-in firewall, supporting IP/MAC filter, Application filter and URL filter.  
Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and IP Address Mapping.  
Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing.  
Supports system log and flow Statistics.  
Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.  
Provides WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK data security, TKIP/AES encryption security.  
Provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).  
1.3 Conventions  
The modem router or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for TD-W8961ND without any  
explanations.  
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may  
differ from the actual situation.  
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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  
Status  
Indication  
The modem router is powered on.  
On  
(Power)  
The modem router is off. Please ensure that the power adapter  
is connected correctly.  
Off  
ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use.  
The ADSL negotiation is in progress.  
On  
Flash  
(ADSL)  
(INTERNET)  
(WLAN)  
ADSL synchronization fails. Please refer to Note 1 for  
Off  
troubleshooting.  
The network is available with a successful Internet connection.  
There is data being transmitted or received via the Internet.  
On  
Flash  
There is no successful Internet connection or the modem  
router is operating in Bridge mode. Please refer to Note 2 for  
troubleshooting.  
Off  
On  
Flash  
Off  
Wireless is enabled but no data is being transmitted.  
The modem router is sending or receiving data over the  
wireless network.  
Wireless function is disabled.  
A wireless device has been successfully added to the network  
by WPS function.  
On  
WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for about 2  
minutes. Please press the WPS button on other wireless  
devices that you want to add to the network while the LED is  
flashing.  
Flash  
Off  
(WPS)  
The WPS function is disabled or the wireless device fails to be  
added to the network in 2 minutes after WPS function is  
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enabled. Please refer to 4.3.3 WPS Settings for more  
information.  
There is a device connected to this LAN port.  
On  
Flash  
Off  
The modem router is sending or receiving data over this LAN  
port.  
(LAN1-4)  
There is no device connected to this LAN port.  
Note:  
1. If the ADSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to 2.4 Connecting  
the Router for more information about how to make Internet connection correctly. If you have  
already made a right connection, please contact your ISP to make sure if your Internet service  
is available now.  
2. If the Internet LED is off, please check your ADSL LED first. If your ADSL LED is also off,  
please refer to Note 1. If your ADSL 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. Refer to 4.1.1 Device Info and 4.3.1 Internet for more  
information.  
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2.2 The Back Panel  
Figure 2-2  
POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.  
ON/OFF: The switch for the power.  
WPS: The switch for the WPS function. For details, please refer to 4.3.3.1 Wireless-WPS  
RESET: There are two ways to reset the modem router 's factory defaults.  
Method one: With the modem router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset  
button for at least 5 seconds. And the modem router will reboot to its factory default settings.  
Method two: Restore the default setting from “Maintenance-SysRestart” of the modem router  
's Web-based Utility.  
WiFi: The switch for the WiFi function.  
1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN): Through the port, you can connect the modem router to your PC or the other  
Ethernet network devices.  
ADSL: Through the port, you can connect the modem router with the telephone. Or you can  
connect them by an external separate splitter. For details, please refer to 2.4 Connecting the  
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Antennas: Used for wireless operation and data transmit.  
2.3 Installation Environment  
The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.  
Place the modem router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as  
well as to a power source.  
Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a  
tripping hazard.  
The modem router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.  
Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic  
sensitive.  
2.4 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.  
Step 1: Connect the ADSL Line.  
Method one: Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL port on the rear  
panel of TD-W8961ND, and insert the other end into the wall socket.  
Method twoYou can use a separate splitter. External splitter can divide the data and  
voice, and then you can access the Internet and make calls at the same time. The  
external splitter has three ports:  
• LINE: Connect to the wall jack  
• PHONE: Connect to the phone sets  
• MODEM: Connect to the ADSL port of TD-W8961ND  
Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL port on the rear panel of  
TD-W8961ND. Connect the other end to the MODEM port of the external splitter.  
Step 2: Connect the Ethernet cable. Attach one end of a network cable to your computer’s  
Ethernet port or a regular hub/switch port, and the other end to the LAN port on the  
TD-W8961ND.  
Step 3: Power on the computers and LAN devices.  
Step 4: Attach the power adapter. Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the rear  
of the device and plug in the adapter to a electrical outlet or power extension. The  
electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.  
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Figure 2-3  
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Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide  
3.1 Configure PC  
After you directly connect your PC to the TD-W8961ND or connect your adapter to a Hub/Switch  
which has connected to the modem 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 Places, and then select  
Properties (shown in Figure 3-1).  
Figure 3-1  
Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties.  
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Figure 3-2  
Step 3: Select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties  
button.  
Figure 3-3  
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Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows. After that, click OK.  
Figure 3-4  
Note:  
You can configure the PC to get an IP address automatically, select “Obtain an IP address  
automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” in the screen above.  
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 run tab, type cmd or command in the field  
and press Enter. Type ping 192.168.1.1 on the next screen, and then press Enter.  
If the result displayed is similar to the screen below, the connection between your PC and the  
modem router has been established.  
Figure 3-5  
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If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below, it means that your PC has not  
connected to the modem router.  
Figure 3-6  
You can check it follow the steps below:  
1) Is the connection between your PC and the modem router correct?  
The LEDs of LAN port which you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter should  
be lit.  
2) Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?  
If the modem router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the  
range of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254.  
3.2 Login  
Once your host PC is properly configured, please proceed as follows to use the Web-based Utility:  
Start your web browser and type the private IP address of the modem router in the URL field:  
192.168.1.1.  
After that, you will see the screen shown below, enter the default User Name admin and the  
default Password admin, and then click OK to access to the Quick Start screen. You can follow  
the steps below to complete the Quick Start.  
Figure 3-7  
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Step 1: Select the Quick Start tab, then click RUN WIZARD, and you will see the next screen.  
Click the NEXT button.  
Figure 3-8  
Step 2: Configure the time for the modem router, and then click the NEXT button.  
Figure 3-9  
Step 3: Select the connection type to connect to the ISP (We select PPPoE/PPPoA mode for  
example here), and then click the NEXT button.  
Figure 3-10  
Step 4: Configure the following options provided by your ISP: Username, Password, VPI, VCI  
and Connection Type. Then click NEXT.  
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Figure 3-11  
Step 5: Configure the rules for the WLAN, and click NEXT.  
Figure 3-12  
Note:  
If the Access Point is activated, the wireless function will be available even without the external  
antenna because of an additional printed antenna. To adopt the wireless security protection  
measures, please refer to section 4.3.3.  
Step 6: Click NEXT to finish the Quick Start.  
Figure 3-13  
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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.  
After your successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are main menus on  
the top of the Web-based Utility; submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus.  
On the center of the Web-based Utility, there are the detailed configurations or status information.  
To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the SAVE button.  
4.1 Status  
Choose “Status”, you can see the next submenus: Device Info, System Log and Statistics.  
Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.  
Figure 4-1  
Click any of them, and you will be able to view the corresponding information.  
4.1.1 Device Info  
Choose “StatusDevice Info” menu, and you will be able to view the device information,  
including LAN, WAN and ADSL. The information will vary depending on the settings of the modem  
router configured on the Interface Setup screen.  
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Figure 4-2  
Note:  
Click the other submenus System Log or Statistics in Figure 4-2, and you will be able to view the  
system log and traffic statistics about the modem router.  
4.1.2 System Log  
Choose “StatusSystem Log” menu, and you will be able to query the logs of the modem  
router.  
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Figure 4-3  
The modem router can keep logs of all traffic. You can query the logs to find what happened to the  
modem router.  
Click the CLEAR LOG button to clear the logs.  
Click the SAVE LOG button to save the logs.  
4.1.3 Statistics  
Choose “StatusStatistics” menu, and you will be able to view the network traffic over Ethernet,  
ADSL and WLAN.  
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Figure 4-4  
Interface: You can select Ethernet, ADSL and WLAN to view the corresponding network  
traffic over different ports.  
Select Ethernet, and you will see the statistics table as below.  
Statistics Table:  
Transmit Frames  
The frames transmitted over the Ethernet port.  
The multicast frames transmitted over the Ethernet  
port.  
Transmit Multicast Frames  
Transmit total Bytes  
Transmit Collision  
The total bytes transmitted over the Ethernet port.  
The collision occurred over the Ethernet port when  
data is being transmitted.  
Transmit  
Statistics  
The error frames over the Ethernet port when data is  
being transmitted.  
Transmit Error Frames  
Receive Frames  
The frames received over the Ethernet port.  
The multicast frames received over the Ethernet port.  
The total bytes received over the Ethernet port.  
The CRC errors occurred over the Ethernet port when  
data is being received.  
Receive Multicast Frames  
Receive total Bytes  
Receive  
Receive CRC Errors  
Statistics  
The Under-size frames received over the Ethernet  
port.  
Receive Under-size Frames  
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Select ADSL, and you will see the statistics table as below.  
Statistics Table:  
Transmit total PDUs  
The total PDUs transmitted over the ADSL port.  
The total errors occurred over the ADSL port when data  
is being transmitted.  
Transmit  
Statistics  
Transmit total Error Counts  
Receive total PDUs  
The total PDUs transmitted over the ADSL port.  
The total errors occurred over the ADSL port when data  
is being received.  
Receive  
Statistics  
Receive total Error Counts  
Select WLAN, and you will see the statistics table as below.  
Statistics Table:  
The frames transmitted over the WLAN when wireless data is  
Tx Frames Count  
being transmitted.  
The errors occurred over the WLAN when wireless data is being  
Transmit  
Statistics  
Tx Errors Count  
Tx Drops Count  
Rx Frames Count  
Rx Errors Count  
Rx Drops Count  
transmitted.  
The drops occurred over the WLAN when wireless data is being  
transmitted.  
The frames received over the WLAN when wireless data is being  
transmitted.  
The errors occurred over the WLAN when wireless data is being  
Receive  
Statistics  
received.  
The drops occurred over the WLAN when wireless data is being  
received.  
Click the REFRESH button to refresh immediately.  
4.2 Quick Start  
Please refer to " 3.2 Login".  
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4.3 Interface Setup  
Choose “Interface Setup”, you can see the next submenus: Internet and LAN.  
Figure 4-5  
Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.  
4.3.1 Internet  
Choose “Interface SetupInternet” menu, you can configure the parameters for WAN ports in  
the next screen (shown in Figure 4-6).  
Figure 4-6  
ATM VC: ATM settings are used to connect to your ISP. Your ISP provides VPI (Virtual Path  
Identifier), VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier) settings to you. In this Device, you can totally setup  
8 VCs on different encapsulations, if you apply 8 different virtual circuits from your ISP. You  
need to activate the VC to take effect. For PVCs management, you can use ATM QoS to  
setup each PVC traffic line's priority.  
Virtual Circuit: Select the VC number you want to setup, PVC0~PVC7.  
Status: If you want to use a designed VC, you should activate it.  
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VPI: Identifies the virtual path between endpoints in an ATM network. The valid range is  
from 0 to 255. Please input the value provided by your ISP.  
VCI: Identifies the virtual channel endpoints in an ATM network. The valid range is from  
32 to 65535 (1 to 31 is reserved for well-known protocols). Please input the value  
provided by your ISP.  
PVCs Summary: Click the button, and you can view the summary information about the  
PVCs.  
QoS: Select the Quality of Service types for this Virtual Circuit, including CBR (Constant  
Bit Rate), UBR (Unspecified Bit Rate) and VBR (Variable Bit Rate). These QoS types are  
all controlled by the parameters specified below, including PCR (Peak Cell Rate), SCR  
(Sustained Cell Rate) and MBS (Maximum Burst Size), please configure them according  
to your needs.  
Encapsulation: There are four connection types: Dynamic IP Address, Static IP Address,  
PPPoA/PPPoE and Bridge Mode. Please choose the designed type that you want to use.  
After that, you should follow the configuration below to proceed.  
1) Dynamic IP Address  
Select this option if your ISP provides you an IP address automatically. This option is typically  
used for Cable services. Please enter the Dynamic IP information accordingly.  
Figure 4-7  
Encapsulation: Select the encapsulation mode for the Dynamic IP Address, you can leave it  
default.  
NAT: Select this option to Enable/Disable the NAT (Network Address Translation) function  
for this VC. The NAT function can be activated or deactivated per PVC basis.  
Default Route: If enable this function, the current PVC will be considered as the default  
gateway to internet from this device.  
TCP MTU Option: Enter the TCP MTU as your desire.  
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Dynamic Route: Select this option to specify the RIP (Routing Information protocol) version  
for WAN interface, including RIP1, RIP2-B and RIP2-M. RIP2-B and RIP2-M are both sent in  
RIP2 format, the difference is that RIP2-M using Multicast, while RIP2-B using Broadcast  
format.  
Direction: Select this option to specify the RIP direction. None is for disabling the RIP  
function. Both means the ADSL modem router will periodically send routing information  
and accept routing information, and then incorporate them into routing table. IN only  
means the ADSL modem router will only accept but will not send RIP packet. OUT only  
means the ADSL modem router will only send but will not accept RIP packet.  
Multicast: Select IGMP version, or disable the function. IGMP (Internet Group Multicast  
Protocol) is a session-layer protocol used to establish membership in a multicast group. The  
ADSL ATU-R supports both IGMP version 1 (IGMP v1) and IGMP v2. Select “Disabled” to  
disable it.  
2) Static IP Address  
Select this option if your ISP provides static IP information to you. You should set static IP  
address, IP subnet mask, and gateway address in the screen below (shown in Figure 4-8).  
Figure 4-8  
Note:  
Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which is four IP octets  
separated by a dot (x.x.x.x), such as 192.168.1.100. The modem router will not accept the IP  
address if it is not in this format.  
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3) PPPoA/PPPoE  
Select this option if your ISP requires you to use a PPPoE connection. This option is typically  
used for DSL services. Select Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP address automatically for your  
PPPoE connection. Select Static PPPoE to use a static IP address for your PPPoE connection.  
Please enter the information accordingly.  
Figure 4-9  
Servicename: Enter a name to mark current connection, or you can leave it blank.  
Username: Enter your username for your PPPoA/PPPoE connection.  
Password: Enter your password for your PPPoA/PPPoE connection.  
Encapsulation: For both PPPoA/PPPoE connection, you need to specify the type of  
Multiplexing, either LLC or VC Mux.  
Bridge Interface: Activate the option, and the modem router can also work in Bridge mode.  
Connection: For PPPoA/PPPoE connection, you can select Always on or Connect  
on-Demand or 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  
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automatically. And once there is traffic send or receive, the connection will be automatically  
on.  
Static/Dynamic IP Address: For PPPoA/PPPoE connection, you need to specify the public  
IP address for this ADSL modem router. The IP address can be either dynamically (via DHCP)  
or given IP address provided by your ISP. For Static IP, you need to specify the IP address,  
Subnet Mask and Gateway IP address.  
Default Route: You should select Yes to configure the PVC as the default gateway to  
internet from this device.  
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. Bridges are devices that enable two or more networks to  
communicate as if they are two segments of the same physical LAN.  
Figure 4-10  
Note:  
After you finish the Internet configuration, please click SAVE to make the settings take effect.  
4.3.2 LAN  
Choose “Interface SetupLAN” menu, and you will see the LAN screen (shown in Figure 4-11).  
Please configure the parameters for LAN ports according to the descriptions below.  
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Figure 4-11  
Router Local IP: These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the device. These  
settings may be referred to as Private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if  
needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the  
Internet.  
IP Address: Enter the modem router’s local IP Address, then you can access to the  
Web-based Utility via the IP Address, the default value is 192.168.1.1.  
IP Subnet Mask: Enter the modem router’s Subnet Mask, the default value is  
255.255.255.0.  
Dynamic Route: Select this option to specify the RIP (Routing Information protocol)  
version for LAN interface, including RIP1, RIP2-B and RIP2-M. RIP2-B and RIP2-M are  
both sent in RIP2 format, the difference is that RIP2-M using Multicast, while RIP2-B  
using Broadcast format.  
Direction: Select this option to specify the RIP direction. None is for disabling the RIP  
function. Both means the ADSL modem router will periodically send routing information  
and accept routing information, and then incorporate them into routing table. IN only  
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means the ADSL modem router will only accept but will not send RIP packet. OUT only  
means the ADSL modem router will only send but will not accept RIP packet.  
Multicast: Select IGMP version, or disable the function. IGMP (Internet Group Multicast  
Protocol) is a session-layer protocol used to establish membership in a multicast group.  
The ADSL ATU-R supports both IGMP version 1 (IGMP v1) IGMP v2 and IGMP v3.  
Select “Disabled” to disable it.  
IGMP Snoop: Enable the IGMP Snoop function if you need.  
DHCP Server: Select Enabled, then you will see the screen below (shown in Figure 4-12).  
The modem router will work as a DHCP Server; it becomes the default gateway for DHCP  
client connected to it. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DHCP Server  
gives out IP addresses when a device is booting up and request an IP address to be logged  
on to the network. That device must be set as a DHCP client to obtain the IP address  
automatically. By default, the DHCP Server is enabled. The DHCP address pool contains the  
range of the IP address that will automatically be assigned to the clients on the network.  
Figure 4-12  
Starting IP Address: Enter the starting IP address for the DHCP server's IP assignment.  
Because the default IP address for the modem router is 192.168.1.1, the default Start IP  
Address is 192.168.1.100, and the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.100 or greater,  
but smaller than 192.168.1.254.  
IP Pool Count: The max user pool size.  
Lease Time: The length of time for the IP lease. After the dynamic IP address has  
expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default  
is 259200 seconds.  
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Physical Ports: If a physical port is unchecked, the client connected to that port will not  
be able to obtain IP address automatically although the DHCP function is enabled. All  
the ports are checked by default.  
DHCP Table: The information of the DHCP clients will be displayed here  
Hostname: Display the name of the DHCP client.  
IP Address: Display the IP Address of the DHCP client.  
MAC Address: Display the MAC Address of the DHCP client.  
Status: Display the status of the assigned IP Address, either Static or Auto. Static  
indicates that the IP Address is bounded to the MAC Address, while Auto indicates that  
the IP Address is assigned to the MAC Address automatically.  
How to assign a static IP address to the client?  
1). Select an IP Address from the drop-down list.  
2). Enter the MAC Address of the client in the table.  
DNS Relay: If you want to disable this feature, you just need to set both Primary and  
secondary DNS IP to 0.0.0.0. If you want to use DNS relay, you can setup DNS server IP  
to 192.168.1.1 on their Computer. If not, the device will perform as no DNS relay.  
Primary DNS Server: Type in your preferred DNS server.  
Secondary DNS Server: Type in your preferred DNS server.  
Note:  
If Use Auto Discovered DNS Server Only is selected in DNS Relay, this modem router will  
accept the first received DNS assignment from one of the PPPoA, PPPoE or MER/DHCP enabled  
PVC(s) during the connection establishment. If Use User Discovered DNS Server Only is  
selected in DNS Relay, it is necessary for you to enter the primary and optional secondary DNS  
server IP addresses. After type in the address, click SAVE button to save it and invoke it.  
DHCP Relay: Select Relay, then you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-13), and the  
modem router will work as a DHCP Relay. A DHCP relay is a computer that forwards DHCP  
data between 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.  
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Figure 4-13  
DHCP Server IP for Relay Agent: Enter the DHCP server IP Address runs on WAN  
side.  
Note:  
If you select Disabled, the DHCP function will not take effect.  
4.3.3 Wireless  
Choose “Interface SetupWireless” menu, and you will see the Wireless screen (shown in  
Figure 4-14 ). Please configure the parameters for wireless according to the descriptions below.  
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Figure 4-14  
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Access point Settings: These are the settings of the access point. You can configure the  
rules to allow wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a  
wireless network.  
Access point: Select Activated to allow wireless station to associate with the access  
point.  
Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down List of Channel. This  
field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change  
the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby  
access point.  
Transmit Power: Here you can specify the transmit power of modem router. You can  
select High, Medium or Low which you would like. High is the default setting and is  
recommended.  
Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 20-1000 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval  
value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by  
the modem router to synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100.  
RTS/CTS Threshold: Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction  
of the default value 2347 is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset  
RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The modem router  
sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the  
sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a  
Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. In most  
cases, keep its default value of 2347.  
Fragmentation Threshold: This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before  
data is fragmented into multiple packets. 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 default  
value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346.  
DTIM: This value, between 1 and 255, indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic  
Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the  
next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the modem router  
has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next  
DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the  
broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1.  
Wireless Mode: In the drop-down list you can select “802.11b”, “802.11g”, “802.11n”,  
“802.11b+g”, “802.11g+n” and “802.11b+g+n”. “802.11b+g+n” allows both 802.11b,  
802.11g and 802.11n wireless stations to connect to the modem router.  
11n Settings: These are the settings of the 11n parameters. If “802.11n”, “802.11g+n” or  
“802.11b+g+n” is selected for Wireless mode, these settings will be displayed.  
Channel Bandwidth: Select the Bandwidth you want to use from the drop-down List.  
There are two options, “20 MHz” and “20/40 MHz”. If bigger bandwidth is selected,  
device could transmit and receive data with higher speed.  
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Extension Channel: If “20/40 MHz” is selected, this option will be displayed.  
Guard Interval: Select the guard interval you want from the drop-down list.  
MCS: Select the wireless transmission rate from the drop-down list. By default, the  
option is AUTO.  
Multiple SSIDs Settings: These are the settings of the SSID.  
SSID Index: The index of the SSID, and in this model, you can only leave it as a default  
value of 1.  
Broadcast SSID: When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to  
associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the modem router. To broadcast  
the modem router’s SSID, keep the default setting. If you don’t want to broadcast the  
modem router’s SSID, select “No”.  
Use WPS: Use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function, you can add a new wireless  
device to an existing network quickly. To Use WPS, keep the default setting, and  
configure the parameters in WPS Settings. If you don’t want to Use WPS, select “No”,  
then you will see the screen as shown below.  
Figure 4-15  
SSID: Wireless network name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID  
must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not  
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 security features of the wireless LAN interface. Options available  
are: Disabled, WEP-64Bits, WEP-128Bits, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK/  
WPA2-PSK.  
1) WEP- 64Bits  
To configure WEP-64Bits settings, select the WEP-64Bits option from the drop-down list. The  
menu will change to offer the appropriate settings. WEP-64Bits is a data privacy mechanism  
based on a 64-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11g standard.  
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Figure 4-16  
2) WEP-128Bits  
To configure WEP-128Bits settings, select the WEP-128Bits option from the drop-down list.  
The menu will change to offer the appropriate settings. 128-bit is stronger than 64-bit.  
Figure 4-17  
3) WPA-PSK  
To configure WPA-PSK settings, select the WPA-PSK option from the drop-down list. The  
menu will change to offer the appropriate settings. WPA-PSK requires a shared key and does  
not use a separate server for authentication. PSK keys can be ASCII or Hex type.  
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Figure 4-18  
Encryption: Select the encryption you want to use: TKIP/AES, TKIP or AES (AES is an  
encryption method stronger than TKIP).  
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides  
dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted.  
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - A security method that uses symmetric  
128-bit block data encryption.  
Pre-Shared Key: Enter the key shared by the modem router and your other network  
devices. It must have 8-63 ASCII characters or 64 Hexadecimal digits.  
4) WPA2-PSK  
To configure WPA2-PSK settings, select the WPA2-PSK option from the drop-down list. The  
menu will change to offer the appropriate settings. WPA2-PSK requires a shared key and  
does not use a separate server for authentication. PSK keys can be ASCII or Hex type.  
Figure 4-19  
5) WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK  
To configure WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK settings, select the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK option from  
the drop-down list. The menu will change to offer the appropriate settings.  
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK requires a shared key and does not use a separate server for  
authentication. PSK keys can be ASCII or Hex type. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is more flexible  
than WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.  
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Figure 4-20  
WPS Settings: WPS can help you to add a new wireless device to an existing network  
quickly. This section will guide you how to use WPS function.  
WPS state: Display the current WPS state.  
WPS mode: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can  
establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and modem router using  
either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method, please select the one  
you want.  
4.3.3.1 WPS Settings  
1) PBC  
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration  
(PBC) method, you can add it to the network by PBC with the following two methods. Click  
PBC, you will see the screen as shown below.  
Figure 4-21  
Method One:  
Step 1: Press the WPS button on the black panel of the modem router or click Start WPS  
button in Figure 4-21.  
Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds.  
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Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the WPS  
configuration.  
The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter  
Method Two:  
Step 1: Press the WPS button on the black panel of the modem router or click Start WPS  
button in Figure 4-21.  
Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose “Push the button on  
my access point” in the configuration utility of the WPS as below, and click Next.  
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The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter  
Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the WPS  
configuration.  
The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter  
2) PIN code  
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the PIN method, you can add it to  
the network by PIN with the following two methods. Click PIN code, you will see the screen  
as shown below.  
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Figure 4-22  
Method One: Enter the PIN into my modem router  
Step 1: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose “Enter a PIN into my  
access point or a registrar” in the configuration utility of the WPS, and get the PIN  
code on the screen as below, then click Next.  
The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter  
Step 2: For the modem router, keep PIN code selected and enter the PIN code of the  
wireless adapter in the field after enrollee PIN code as shown below. Then click  
Start WPS.  
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Figure 4-23  
Method Two: Enter the PIN from my modem router  
Step 1: Get the Current PIN code of the modem router from AP self PIN code in Figure  
4-23 (each modem router has its unique PIN code. Here takes the PIN code  
55924054 of this modem router for example).  
Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose “Enter a PIN from my  
access point” in the configuration utility of the WPS as below, and enter the PIN  
code of the modem router into the field after “Access Point PIN”. Then click Next.  
The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter  
Note:  
The default PIN code of the modem router can be found in its label or the WPS configuration  
screen as Figure 4-23.  
WPS progress: Show the current WPS progress.  
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SSID: Wireless network name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID  
must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not  
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 security features of the wireless LAN interface. Options available  
are: Disabled, WEP-64Bits, WEP-128Bits, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK/  
WPA2-PSK.  
WDS Settings: Select On/Off to enable/disable WDS. With this function enabled, the modem  
router can bridge two or more WLANs.  
MAC Address: Enter the MAC Address you wish to bridge in the field.  
Wireless MAC Address Filter: Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses  
of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s RADIUS.  
Active: If you wish to filter users by MAC Address, select “Activated”, and “Deactived”  
for don’t.  
Action: To filter wireless users by MAC Address, select “Allow Association” or “Deny  
Association” the follow Wireless LAN station(s) association.  
MAC Address: Enter the MAC Address you wish to filter in the field.  
Note:  
For most users, it is recommended to use the default Wireless LAN Performance settings. Any  
changes made to these settings may adversely affect your wireless network. Under certain  
circumstances, changes may benefit performance. Carefully consider and evaluate any changes  
to these wireless settings.  
4.4 Advanced Setup  
Choose “Advanced Setup”, you can see the next submenus:  
Figure 4-24  
Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.  
4.4.1 Firewall  
Choose “Advanced SetupFirewall” menu, and you will see the next screen (shown in Figure  
4-25).  
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Figure 4-25  
Firewall: Select this option can automatically detect and block Denial of Service (DoS)  
attacks, such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, Port Scan and Land Attack.  
SPI: If you enable SPI, all traffics initiated from WAN would be blocked, including DMZ,  
Virtual Server, and ACL WAN side.  
4.4.2 Routing  
Choose “Advanced SetupRouting” menu, and you will see the routing information in the next  
screen (shown in Figure 4-26).  
Figure 4-26  
Click ADD ROUTE button to add a new route in the next screen (shown in Figure 4-27).  
Figure 4-27  
Destination IP Address: This parameter specifies the IP network address of the final  
destination.  
IP Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for this destination.  
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Gateway IP Address: Enter the IP address of the gateway. The gateway is an immediate  
neighbor of your ADSL modem router that will forward the packet to the destination. On the  
LAN, the gateway must be a modem router on the same segment as your modem router;  
over Internet (WAN), the gateway must be the IP address of one of the remote nodes.  
Metric: Metric represents the "cost" of transmission for routing purposes. IP Routing uses  
hop count as the measurement of cost, with a minimum of 1 for directly connected networks.  
Enter a number that approximates the cost for this link. The number need not to be precise,  
but it must between 1 and 15. In practice, 2 or 3 is usually a good number.  
Announced in RIP: This parameter determines if the ADSL modem router will include the  
route to this remote node in its RIP broadcasts. If set to Yes, the route to this remote node will  
be propagated to other hosts through RIP broadcasts. If No, this route is kept private and is  
not included in RIP broadcasts.  
4.4.3 NAT  
Choose “Advanced SetupNAT” menu, you can setup the NAT (Network Address Translation)  
function for the Modem router (shown in Figure 4-28).  
Figure 4-28  
Virtual Circuit: Enter Virtual Circuit Index that you plan to setup for the NAT function.  
NAT Status: This field shows the current status of the NAT function for the current VC. You  
can go to the previous screen (shown in Figure 4-6) to activate the function.  
Number of IPs: This field is to specify how many IPs are provided by your ISP for current VC.  
It can be single IP or multiple IPs. We select Multiple to explain.  
Note:  
For VCs with single IP, they share the same DMZ and Virtual servers; for VCs with multiple IPs,  
each VC can set DMZ and Virtual servers. Furthermore, for VCs with multiple IPs, they can define  
the Address Mapping rules; for VCs with single IP, since they have only one IP, there is no need  
to individually define the Address Mapping rule.  
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4.4.3.1 DMZ  
Choose “Advanced SetupNATDMZ” in Figure 4-28, you can configure the DMZ host in the  
next screen. A DMZ (demilitarized zone) is a host between a private local network and the outside  
public network. It prevents outside users from getting direct access to a server that has company  
data. Users of the public network outside the company can access to the DMZ host.  
Figure 4-29  
DMZ Host IP Address: Enter the specified IP Address for DMZ host on the LAN side.  
4.4.3.2 Virtual Server  
Choose “Advanced SetupNATVirtual Server” in Figure 4-28, you can configure the Virtual  
Server in the next screen.  
The Virtual Server is the server or server(s) behind NAT (on the LAN), for example, Web server or  
FTP server, that you can make visible to the outside world even though NAT makes your whole  
inside network appear as a single machine to the outside world.  
Figure 4-30  
Rule Index: The Virtual server rule index for this VC. You can specify 10 rules in maximum.  
All the VCs with single IP will use the same Virtual Server rules.  
Application: The Virtual servers can be used for setting up public services on your LAN.  
Protocol: The protocol used for this application.  
Start & End port number: Enter the specific Start and End Port number you want to forward.  
If it is one port only, you can enter the End port number the same as Start port number. For  
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example, if you want to set the FTP Virtual server, you can set the start and end port number  
to 21.  
Local IP Address: Enter the IP Address for the Virtual Server in LAN side.  
Virtual Server Listing: This displays the information about the Virtual Servers you establish.  
To add a virtual server entry:  
Step 1: Select the “Virtual Circuit” and select “Virtual Server”.  
Note:  
For VCs with single IP, select Single; For VCs with multiple IPs, select Multiple for the option.  
Step 2: Select the Rule index for the rule as shown in Figure 4-30.  
Step 3: Select the application you want from drop-down list, then the protocol and port number  
will be added to the corresponding field automatically, you only need to configure the IP  
address for the virtual server; If the application list does not contain the service that you  
want, please configure the Port number, IP Address and Protocol manually.  
Step 4: After that, click SAVE to make the entry take effect.  
Other operations for the entries as shown in Figure 4-30:  
Enter the index of assigned entry, and click the DELETE button to delete the entry.  
Click the BACK button to return to the previous screen.  
Click the CANCEL button to cancel the configuration which is made just now.  
4.4.3.3 IP Address Mapping  
Select Multiple for numbers of IPs in Figure 4-28, and choose “Advanced SetupNATIP  
Address Mapping(for Multiple IP Service)”. You can configure the Address Mapping Rule in the  
next screen. The IP Address Mapping is for those VCs that configured with multiple IPs. The IP  
Address Mapping rule is per-VC based (only for Multiple IPs' VCs).  
Figure 4-31  
Rule Index: Select the Virtual server rule index for this VC. You can specify 8 rules in  
maximum.  
Rule Typ: There are four types: one-to-one, Many-to-One, Many-to-Many Overload and  
Many-to-Many No-overload.  
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Local Start & End IP: Enter the local IP Address you plan to map to. Local Start IP is the  
starting local IP address and Local End IP is the ending local IP address. If the rule is for all  
local IPs, then the Start IP is 0.0.0.0 and the End IP is 255.255.255.255.  
Public Start & End IP: Enter the public IP Address you want to do NAT. Public Start IP is the  
starting public IP address and Public End IP is the ending public IP address. If you have a  
dynamic IP, enter 0.0.0.0 as the Public Start IP.  
Address Mapping List: This displays the information about the Mapping addresses.  
To add a mapping rule:  
Step 1: Select the “Virtual Circuit” and Multiple for the “Number of IPs”. Then select the tab IP  
Address Mapping (shown in Figure 4-28).  
Note:  
IP Address Mapping is only available for VCs with Multiple IPs.  
Step 2: Select the Rule index for the rule as shown in Figure 4-31.  
Step 3: Select the rule type you want from the drop-down list.  
Step 4: Enter the local and public IP addresses in the corresponding fields.  
Step 5: After that, click SAVE to make the entry take effect.  
Other operations for the entries as shown in Figure 4-31:  
Select the index of assigned entry, and click the DELETE button to delete the entry.  
Click the BACK button to return to the previous screen.  
Click the CANCEL button to cancel the configuration which is made just now.  
4.4.4 QoS  
Choose “Advanced SetupQoS”, you can configure the QoS in the next screen. QoS helps to  
prioritize data as it enters your modem router. By attaching special identification marks or headers  
to incoming packets, QoS determines which queue the packets enter, based priority. This is  
useful when there are certain types of data you want to give higher priority, such as voice data  
packets give higher priority than Web data packets. This option will provide better service of  
selected network traffic over various technologies.  
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Figure 4-32  
QoS: Select this option to Activate/Deactivate the IP QoS on different types (IP ToS and  
DiffServ).  
Summary: Click the button to view the configurations of QoS.  
Rule: Configure the rules for QoS. If the traffic complies with the rule, then the modem router  
will take the corresponding action to deal with it.  
Rule Index: Select the index for the rule you want to configure.  
Active: Activate the rule. The rule can take effect only when it is activated.  
Application: Select the application that the rule aimed at.  
Physical Ports: Select the port whose traffic flow are controlled by the rule.  
Destination MAC & IP & Mask & Port Range: Enter the IP information about the  
Destination host for the rule.  
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Source MAC & IP & Mask & Port Range: Enter the IP information about the Source  
host for the rule.  
Protocol ID: Select one among TCP/UDP, TCP, UDP or ICMP protocols for the  
application.  
Vlan ID Range: Enter the Vlan range, and the rule will be effective to the selected Vlans.  
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.  
IP Precedence Range: Enter the IP precedence range that the modem router takes to  
differentiate the traffic.  
Type of Service: Select the type of service that the modem router takes to deal with the  
traffic.  
802.1p: Select the priority range for the rule.  
When you select DSCP, you can assign the priority via DHCP (the header of IP group). It maps  
the IP group into corresponding service class.  
DSCP Range: Enter the DSCP range to differentiate the traffic.  
802.1p: Select the priority range for the rule.  
Action: Configure the action that the modem router takes to deal with the traffic which accord  
with the rule.  
IPP/DS Field: Select the type for the action.  
IP Precedence Remarking: Select the number to remark the priority for IP precedence.  
Type of Service Remarking: Select the type to remark the service.  
DSCP Remarking: Enter the number to remark the DSCP priority.  
802.1p Remarking: Select the type to remark the 802.1p priority.  
Queue: Select the priority type for the action.  
4.4.5 VLAN  
Choose “Advanced SetupVLAN”, you can activate the VLAN function in the next screen.  
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, when in fact they are located on a  
number of different LAN segments. Because VLANs are based on logical instead of physical  
connections, it is very flexible for user/host management, bandwidth allocation and resource  
optimization. There are two types of VLAN as follows:  
Port-Based VLAN: Each physical switch port is configured with an access list specifying  
membership in a set of VLANs.  
ATM VLAN: Using LAN Emulation (LANE) protocol to map Ethernet packets into ATM cells and  
deliver them to their destination by converting an Ethernet MAC address into an ATM address.  
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Figure 4-33  
1) Assign VLAN PVID for each Interface  
Click Assign VLAN PVID for each Interface in Figure 4-33, you can assign the PVID for each  
interface in the next screen (shown in Figure 4-34).  
Figure 4-34  
PVID: Each physical port has a default VID called PVID (Port VID). PVID is assigned to  
untagged frames or priority tagged frames (frames with null (0) VID) received on this port.  
Click Define VLAN Group in Figure 4-33, you can define VLAN groups in the next screen (shown  
in Figure 4-35).  
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Figure 4-35  
VLAN Index: Select the VLAN index for this VC. You can specify 8 groups in maximum.  
VLAN ID: This indicates the VLAN group.  
ATM VCs: Select the ATM VCs as members of VLAN, and if you leave the Tagged blank, the  
tag in frames will be deleted when transmitted from the VC.  
Ethernet: Select the Ethernet port as a member of VLAN.  
Wireless LAN: Select the wireless LAN port as a member of VLAN, and if you leave the  
Tagged blank, the tag in frames will be deleted when transmitted from the port.  
VLAN Group Summary: This displays the information about the VLAN Groups.  
4.4.6 ADSL  
Choose “Advanced SetupADSL”, you can select the ADSL Type and ADSL Mode in the next  
screen. The ADSL feature can be selected when you meet the physical connection problem.  
Please check the proper settings with your Internet service provider.  
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Figure 4-36  
ADSL Mode: Select the ADSL operation mode which your ADSL connection uses.  
ADSL Type: Select the ADSL operation type which your ADSL connection uses.  
4.5 Access Management  
Choose “Access Management”, you can see the next submenus:  
Figure 4-37  
Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.  
4.5.1 ACL  
Choose “Access ManagementACL”, you can see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-38). You  
can specify the client to access the ADSL modem router once setting his IP as a Secure IP  
Address through selected applications.  
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Figure 4-38  
ACL: If Activated, the IP addresses which are contained in the Access Control List can  
access to the modem router. If Deactivated, all IP addresses can access to the modem  
router.  
ACL Rule Index: Select the ACL rule index for the entry.  
Active: Enable the ACL rule.  
Secure IP Address: Select the IP addresses which are permitted to access to the modem  
router remotely. With the default IP 0.0.0.0, any client would be allowed to remotely access  
the ADSL modem router.  
Application: Select the application for the ACL rule, and then you can access the modem  
router through it.  
Interface: Select the interface for access: LAN, WAN or Both.  
Access Control of Listing: This displays the information about the ACL Rules.  
4.5.2 Filter  
Choose “Access ManagementFilter”, you can see the Filter screen (the default is IP/MAC  
Filter screen shown in Figure 4-39 ). The filtering feature includes IP/MAC Filter, Application Filter,  
and URL Filter. The feature makes it possible for administrators to control user's access to the  
Internet, protect the networks.  
4.5.2.1 IP Filter  
Select IP/MAC Filter as the Filter type, and select IP as the Rule type (shown in Figure 4-39),  
then you can configure the filter rules based on IP address. The filtering includes Outgoing and  
Incoming, the detailed descriptions are provided below.  
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Figure 4-39  
Filter Type Selection: Select the filter type for the configuration below.  
IP/MAC Filter Set Index: Select the Set index for the IP Filter entry. This index can match  
with six IP / MAC Filter Rule Indexes.  
Interface: Select the interface for the entry.  
Note:  
If select PVC0~PVC7 as an interface, the filter will match the IP traffic of WAN port with specified  
IPs (Source IP Address and Destination IP Address). If select LAN as an interface, the filter will  
match the IP traffic of LAN port with specified IPs.  
Direction: Select the direction for this IP Filter rule. There are three filtering directions: Both,  
Incoming, Outgoing.  
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Note:  
Incoming means that IP traffic which is coming into the modem router, and the Outgoing means  
that IP traffic which is going out the modem router.  
IP/MAC Filter Rule Index: Select the Rule index for the IP Filter entry.  
Note:  
You should set the IP/MAC Filter Set Index and IP/MAC Filter Rule Index together to appoint  
the address (shown in the Filter List) for the IP Filter rule. For example, (1, 2), it means the rule will  
be shown in the row 2 IP/MAC Filter Set Index 1.  
Rule Type: For IP Filter, please select IP here.  
Active: Select “Yes” to make the rule to take effect.  
Source IP Address: Enter the source IP address for the rule. You can enter 0.0.0.0; it means  
that all IP addresses are controlled by the rule.  
Destination IP Address: Enter the destination IP address for the rule. You can enter 0.0.0.0,  
it means that all IP addresses are controlled by the rule. The set of Subnet Mask and Port  
Number are same as Source IP Address.  
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask for the rule.  
Port Number: Enter the Port Number for the rule. You can enter 0, which means that all  
ports are controlled by the rule.  
Protocol: Select the protocol: TCP, UDP or ICMP for the filter rule.  
Rule Unmatched: If the current rule can not match, and you select Forward, the modem  
router will skip the rule and transmit directly. If you select Next, the modem router will find the  
next filter rule (show in Filter list) to match.  
IP/MAC Filter Listing: This displays the information about the IP Filter rules.  
To add an IP Address filtering entry:  
For example: If you desire to block E-mail received and sent by the IP address 192.168.1.7 on  
your local network; And wish to make the PCs with IP address 192.168.1.8 unable to visit the  
website of IP address 202.96.134.12, while other PCs have no limit. You can configure the rules  
as follows. Presume the rules are both aimed at the interface PVC0, and their indexes are (1, 1),  
(1, 2) and (1, 3).  
Step 1: Select the “IP/MAC Filter” as the Filter Type Selection (show in Figure 4-39).  
Select the “IP” as the Rule Type on the Filter screen, then you can configure the specific  
rule for the example.  
Step 2: Select the IP/MAC Filter Set Index and IP/MAC Filter Rule Index for the rule, then  
select the Interface “PVC0”, and select the Direction “Both” for the first rule.  
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Note:  
If you want to make the rule take effect, please select  
to active the rule.  
Yes  
Step 3: Enter the “Source IP Address”, “Destination IP Address”, “Subnet Mask” and “Port  
Number” in the corresponding field.  
Step 4: Select the Protocol as “TCP” and select the Unmatched rule as “Next”.  
Step 5: Finally, click the SAVE to save the entry.  
Step 6: Go to Step 2 to configure the next two rules: Block E-mail received by the IP address  
192.168.1.7 on your local network; Make the PC with IP address 192.168.1.8 unable to  
visit the website of IP address 202.96.134.12.  
Note:  
After you complete the IP filter rules for the example, the Filter list will show as follows. You can  
enter the IP / MAC Filter Set Index to view the information about the rule.  
Other operations for the entries as shown in Figure 4-39:  
Select the IP / MAC Filter Set Index and IP/MAC Filter Rule Index to view or modify the entry.  
Select the IP / MAC Filter Set Index and IP/MAC Filter Rule Index to locate the specific rule,  
and then click the DELETE button to delete the entry.  
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4.5.2.2 MAC Filter  
Select IP/MAC Filter as the Filter type, and select MAC as the Rule type (shown in Figure 4-40),  
and then you can configure the filter rules based on MAC address.  
Figure 4-40  
Rule Type: Select MAC for the MAC Filter rule.  
Active: Select “Yes” to make the rule to take effect.  
MAC Address: Enter the MAC address for the rule.  
Rule Unmatched: If the current rule can not match, and you select Forward, the modem  
router will skip the rule and transmit directly. If you select Next, the modem router will find the  
next filter rule (show in Filter list) to match.  
IP/MAC Filter Listing: This displays the information about the MAC Filter rules.  
To add a MAC Address filtering entry:  
For example: If you want to block the PCs with MAC addresses 00:0A:EB:00:07:BE and  
00:0A:EB:00:07:5F to access the Internet, you can configure as follows. Presume the rules are  
both aimed at the interface PVC0, and their indexes are (1, 1) and (1, 2).  
Step 1: Select the “IP/MAC Filter” as the Filter Type Selection:  
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Select the “MAC” as the Rule Type on the Filter screen (show in Figure 4-40).  
, Then you can configure the specific rule for the example.  
Step 2: Select the IP/MAC Filter Set Index and IP/MAC Filter Rule Index for the rule, then  
select the Interface “PVC0”, and select the Direction “Outgoing” for the first rule.  
Note:  
If you want to make the rule take effect, please select  
to active the rule.  
Yes  
Step 3: Enter the “MAC Address” and select the Unmatched rule as “Next”.  
Step 4: Finally, click the SAVE to save the entry.  
Step 5: Go to Step 2 to configure the next rule: Block the PC with MAC address  
00:0A:EB:00:07:5F to access the Internet.  
Note:  
After you complete the MAC filter rules for the example, the Filter list will show as follows. You can  
enter the IP / MAC Filter Set Index to view the information about the rule.  
Other operations for the entries as shown in Figure 4-39:  
Select the IP / MAC Filter Set Index and IP/MAC Filter Rule Index to view or modify the entry.  
Select the IP / MAC Filter Set Index and IP/MAC Filter Rule Index to locate the specific rule,  
and then click the DELETE button to delete the entry.  
4.5.2.3 Application Filter  
Select Application Filter as the Filter type (shown in Figure 4-41), and then you can configure  
the filter rules based on application.  
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Figure 4-41  
Filter Type Selection: Select the Application Filter for the next configuration.  
Application Filter: Activate or deactivate the function.  
ICQ & MSN & YMSG & Real Audio/Video: Select Allow or Deny for these applications. If  
you select Allow, the modem router will accept the application; if you select Deny, the modem  
router will forbid the application.  
4.5.2.4 URL Filter  
Select Application Filter as the Filter type (shown in Figure 4-42), and then you can configure  
the filter rules based on URL.  
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Figure 4-42  
Filter Type Selection: Select the URL Filter for the next configuration.  
Active: Select “Yes” to make the rule to take effect.  
URL Index: Select the index for the URL Filter entry.  
URL: Enter the URL for this URL Filter.  
URL Filter Listing: This displays the information about the URL Filter rules.  
To add a URL filter entry:  
For example: If you want to forbid the user to access the website: www.yahoo.com. Presume the  
rule is aimed at the interface PVC0, and its index is “1”.  
Step 1: Select the “URL Filter” as the Filter Type Selection (show in Figure 4-42).  
Step 2: Select the Index for the rule, and then enter the website in the URL field.  
Step 3: Finally, Select Yes to active the rule, and then click the SAVE to save the entry.  
Other operations for the entries as shown in Figure 4-42:  
Select the URL Index to view or modify the entry.  
Select the URL Index to locate the specific rule, and then click the DELETE button to delete the  
entry.  
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4.5.3 SNMP  
Choose “Access ManagementSNMP”, you can see the SNMP screen. The Simple Network  
Management Protocol (SNMP) is used for exchanging information between network devices.  
Figure 4-43  
Get Community: Set the password for the incoming Get and Get next requests from the  
management station.  
Set Community: Set the password for incoming Set requests from the management station.  
4.5.4 UPnP  
Choose “Access ManagementUPnP”, you can configure the UPnP in the screen (shown in  
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is a distributed, open networking standard that uses TCP/IP for  
simple peer-to-peer network connectivity between devices. An UPnP device can dynamically join  
a network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities and learn about other devices on the  
network. In turn, a device can leave a network smoothly and automatically when it is no longer in  
use. UPnP broadcasts are only allowed on the LAN.  
Figure 4-44  
UPnP: Activate or Deactivate the UPnP function. Only when the function is activated, can the  
UPnP take effect.  
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Auto-Configure: If you activate the function, then the UPnP network devices can  
automatically configure network addressing, announce their presence in the network to other  
UPnP devices and enable exchange of simple product and service descriptions.  
4.5.5 DDNS  
Choose “Access ManagementDDNS”, you can configure the DDNS function in the screen  
(shown in Figure 4-45).  
The modem router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. The feature lets you  
use a static host name with a dynamic IP address. User should type the host name, user name  
and password assigned to your ADSL modem router by your Dynamic DNS provider.  
Figure 4-45  
Dynamic DNS: Activate the DDNS function or not.  
Service Provider: This field displays the service provider of DDNS.  
My Host Name: Enter your host name here.  
Username & Password: Type the “User Name” and “Password” for your DDNS account.  
4.5.6 CWMP  
Choose “Access ManagementCWMP”, you can configure the CWMP function in the screen  
(shown in Figure 4-46).  
The modem router offers CWMP feature. The function supports TR-069 protocol which collects  
information, diagnoses the devices and configures the devices automatically via ACS  
(Auto-Configuration Server).  
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Figure 4-46  
CWMP: Select activate the CWMP function.  
URL: Enter the website of ACS which is provided by your ISP.  
User Name/Password: Enter the User Name and password to login the ACS server.  
Path: Enter the path that connects to the ACS server.  
Port: Enter the port that connects to the ACS server.  
User Name/Password: Enter the User Name and Password that provided the ACS server to  
login the modem router.  
Periodic Inform: Activate or deactivate the function. If Activated, the information will be  
informed to ACS server periodically.  
Interval: Enter the interval time here.  
4.6 Maintenance  
Choose “Maintenance”, you can see the next submenus:  
Figure 4-47  
Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.  
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4.6.1 Administration  
Choose “MaintenanceAdministration”, you can set new password for admin in the screen  
(shown in Figure 4-48).  
Figure 4-48  
Note:  
1) There is only one account that can access Web-Management interface. The default account  
is "admin", and the password is "admin". Admin has read/write access privilege.  
2) When you change the password, you should enter the new password twice, and then click  
SAVE to make the new password take effect.  
4.6.2 Time Zone  
Choose “MaintenanceTime Zone”, you can configure the system time in the screen (shown in  
The system time is the time used by the device for scheduling services. There are three methods  
to configure the time. You can manually set the time or connect to a NTP (Network Time Protocol)  
server. If a NTP server is set, you will only need to set the time zone. If you manually set the time,  
you may also set Daylight Saving dates and the system time will automatically adjust on those  
dates.  
1) NTP Server automatically  
Select NTP Server automatically as the Synchronize time, you only need to set the time zone.  
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Figure 4-49  
Note:  
The ADSL modem router built-in some NTP Servers, when the modem router connects to the  
Internet, the modem router will get the system time automatically from the NTP Server. You can  
also configure the NTP Server address manually, and then the modem router will get the time  
from the specific Server firstly.  
2) PC’s Clock  
Select PC’s Clock as the Synchronize time, you don’t need to set any items.  
Figure 4-50  
3) Manually  
Select Manually as the Synchronize time, you need to set the date and time corresponding to the  
current time.  
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Figure 4-51  
4.6.3 Firmware  
Choose “MaintenanceFirmware”, you can upgrade the firmware of the modem router in the  
screen (shown in Figure 4-52). Make sure the firmware or romfile you want to use is on the local  
hard drive of the computer. Click Browse to find the local hard drive and locate the firmware or  
romfile to be used for upgrade.  
Figure 4-52  
To upgrade the modem router 's firmware, follow these instructions below:  
Step 1: Type the path and file name of the update file into the “New Firmware Location” field. Or  
click the Browse button to locate the update file.  
Step 2: Click the UPGRADE button.  
Note:  
1) When you upgrade the modem router 's firmware, you may lose its current configurations,  
so please back up the modem router’s current settings before you upgrade its firmware.  
2) Do not turn off the modem router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being  
upgraded.  
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3) The modem router will reboot after the upgrading has been finished.  
To back up the modem router’s current settings:  
Step 1: Click the ROMFILE SAVE button (shown in Figure 4-52), click Save button in the next  
screen (shown in Figure 4-53) to proceed.  
Figure 4-53  
Step 2: Save the file as the appointed file (shown in Figure 4-54).  
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Figure 4-54  
To restore the modem router’s settings:  
Step 1: Click the Browse button to locate the update file for the device, or enter the exact path  
in “New Romfile Location” field.  
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Step 2: Click the UPGRADE button to complete.  
4.6.4 SysRestart  
Choose “MaintenanceSysRestart”, you can select to restart the device with current settings  
or restore to factory default settings in the screen (shown in Figure 4-55).  
Figure 4-55  
4.6.5 Diagnostics  
Choose “MaintenanceDiagnostics”, you can view the test results for the connectivity of the  
physical layer and protocol layer for both LAN and WAN sides in the screen (shown in Figure 4-56).  
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Figure 4-56  
4.7 Help  
Choose “Help”, you can view the help information for configuration of any function.  
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Figure 4-57  
Note:  
Click the tab, and you will be able to get the corresponding information.  
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Appendix A: Specifications  
General  
ANSI T1.413, ITU G.992.1, ITU G.992.2, ITU G.992.3, ITU G.992.5,  
Standards and Protocols IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE  
802.3u, TCP/IP, PPPoA, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT  
Safety & Emission  
FCC, CE  
Four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 portsAuto MDI/MDIX)  
Ports  
One RJ11 port  
Power,  
ADSL,  
Internet,  
WLAN,  
WPS  
LEDs  
1,2,3,4(LAN),  
10Base-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable  
100Base-TX: UTP category-5  
Max line length: 6.5Km  
Network Medium  
Downstream: Up to 24Mbps  
Data Rates  
Upstream: Up to 3.5MbpsWith Annex M enabled)  
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later  
Win 9x/ ME/ 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7  
Physical and Environment  
System Requirement  
Working Temperature  
Working Humidity  
0~ 40℃  
10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)  
-40~ 70℃  
Storage Temperature  
Storage Humidity  
5% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)  
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Appendix B: Troubleshooting  
T1. How do I restore my Modem Router’s configuration to its factory default  
settings?  
With the modem router powered on, press and hold the RESET button on the rear panel for 8 to  
10 seconds before releasing it.  
Note:  
Once the modem router is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and you will need to  
re-configure the modem router.  
T2. What can I do if I don’t know or forget my password?  
1) Restore the modem router’s configuration to its factory default settings. If you don’t know how  
to do that, please refer to T1.  
2) Use the default user name and password: admin, admin.  
3) Try to configure your modem router once again by following the instructions in 3.2 Login.  
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  
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Click Network Connections  
Right-click Local Area  
Connection  
Click Properties  
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Double-click Internet  
Protocol (TCP/IP)  
Select Obtain an IP  
address automatically  
Select Obtain DNS server  
address automatically  
Click OK  
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Click OK  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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 modem router’s  
factory default settings and reconfigure your modem router following the instructions in 3.2 Login.  
Please feel free to contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists.  
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.  
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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.  
3) Consult your ISP and make sure all the VPI/VCI, Connection Type, account username and  
password are correct. If there are any mistakes, please correct the settings and try again.  
4) If you still cannot access the Internet, please restore your modem router to its factory default  
settings and reconfigure your modem router by following the instructions in 3.2 Login.  
5) Please feel free to contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists.  
Note:  
For more details about Troubleshooting and Technical Support contact information, please log on  
to our Technical Support Website: http://www.tp-link.com/en/support  
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Appendix C: Technical Support  
Technical Support  
For more troubleshooting help, go to:  
To download the latest Firmware, Driver, Utility and User Guide, go to:  
For all other technical support, please contact us by using the following details:  
Global  
Singapore  
Tel: +86 755 2650 4400  
Tel: +65 6284 0493  
Fee: Depending on rate of different carriers, IDD.  
E-mail: support@tp-link.com  
Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week  
Fee: Depending on rate of different carriers.  
E-mail: support.sg@tp-link.com  
Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week  
USA/Canada  
UK  
Toll Free: +1 866 225 8139  
Tel: +44 (0) 845 147 0017  
E-mail: support.usa@tp-link.com(USA)  
Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week  
Fee: Landline: 1p-10.5p/min, depending on  
the time of day. Mobile: 15p-40p/min,  
depending on your mobile network.  
Turkey  
Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week  
Tel: 0850 7244 488 (Turkish Service)  
Fee: Depending on rate of different carriers.  
Italy  
Tel: +39 023 051 9020  
Service time: 09:00 to 21:00, 7 days a week  
Fee: Depending on rate of different carriers.  
E-mail: support.it@tp-link.com  
Service time: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to  
13:00; 14:00 to 18:00  
Ukraine  
Tel: 0800 505 508  
Fee: Free for Landline; Mobile: Depending on rate of  
different carriers  
Malaysia  
E-mail: support.ua@tp-link.com  
Service time: Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 22:00  
Toll Free: 1300 88 875 465  
Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week  
Brazil  
Poland  
Toll Free: 0800 608 9799 (Portuguese Service)  
E-mail: suporte.br@tp-link.com  
Tel: +48 (0) 801 080 618  
Service time: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 20:00;  
Saturday, 09:00 to 15:00  
+48 223 606 363 (if calls from mobile phone)  
Fee: Depending on rate of different carriers.  
E-mail: support.pl@tp-link.com  
Indonesia  
Service time: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to  
17:00. GMT+1 or GMT+2 (DST)  
Tel: (+62) 021 6386 1936  
Fee: Depending on rate of different carriers.  
E-mail: support.id@tp-link.com  
France  
Service time: Sunday to Friday, 09:00 to 12:00, 13:00  
to 18:00 *Except public holidays  
Tel: 0820 800 860 (French service)  
Fee: 0.118 EUR/min from France  
Email: support.fr@tp-link.com  
Australia/New Zealand  
Service time: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to  
18:00 *Except French Bank holidays  
Tel: NZ 0800 87 5465 (Toll Free)  
AU 1300 87 5465 (Depending on 1300 policy.)  
E-mail: support.au@tp-link.com (Australia)  
support.nz@tp-link.com (New Zealand)  
Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week  
Switzerland  
Tel: +41 (0) 848 800 998 (German Service)  
Fee: 4-8 Rp/min, depending on rate of  
different time.  
Germany/Austria  
E-mail: support.ch@tp-link.com  
Service time: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to  
12:30 and 13:30 to 18:00. GMT+1 or GMT+2  
(DST)  
Tel: +49 1805 875 465 (German Service)  
+49 1805 TPLINK  
+43 820 820 360  
Fee: Landline from Germany: 0.14EUR/min.  
Landline from Austria: 0.20EUR/min.  
Service time: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 12:30 and  
13:30 to 18:00. GMT+1 or GMT+2 (DST in Germany)  
*Except bank holidays in Hesse  
Russian Federation  
Tel: 8 (499) 754 5560 (Moscow NO.)  
8 (800) 250 5560 (Toll-free within RF)  
E-mail: support.ru@tp-link.com  
Service time: From 10:00 to 18:00 (Moscow  
time) *Except weekends and holidays in RF  
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