Tp-Link TD-W8961NB [15/87] Connecting the router

TD-W8961NB 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router (Annex B) User Guide

) Note:

The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm<D<7.8mm, and the distance of two screws is 107.5mm. The

screw that project from the wall need around 4mm based, and the length of the screw need to be

at least 20mm to withstand the weight of the product.

2.4 Connecting the 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-W8961NB, and insert the other end into the wall socket.

Method two：You 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-W8961NB

Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL port on the rear panel of

TD-W8961NB. 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-W8961NB.

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.