Tp-Link TD-W8960N [15/110] Chapter 2 connecting the router

TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide

Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1 System Requirements

¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet).

¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.

¾ TCP/IP protocol on each PC.

¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

¾ Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent

¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)

¾ Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router

¾ Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)

¾ Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)

2.3 Connecting the Router

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Before installing the Router, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is

available. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please install the Router

according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.

1. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your

wireless network.

2. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.

3. Connect your PC and Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports of the Router. (If you have a

wireless NIC and want to have wireless connection, please skip this step.)

4. Connect the telephone line to the Line port on the Router. Or you can access the Internet and

make calls at the same time by using a separate splitter to divide the data and voice. The

external splitter has three ports:

• LINE: Connect to the wall jack

• PHONE: Connect to the phone sets

• MODEM: Connect to the ADSL LINE port of device

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

device. Connect the other end to the MODEM port of the external splitter.

5. Connect the power adapter to the power plug of the Router, and the other end into an

electrical outlet. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily

accessible.

6. Turn on the ON/OFF switch to power the device. It will start to work automatically.