TP-Link TD-W8900G manual Connecting the Router, Best Location for Wireless Network Connection

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TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide

connection.

¾The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

¾Operating temperature: 0~40(32~104).

¾Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH Non-congealing.

3.6Connecting the Router

Before installing the Router, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is available. If there is any problem, please contact with 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 near the center of the area in which your PC will be wirelessly connected. The place had better accord with the Installation Environment Requirements.

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.

5.Connect the DC power adapter to the DC power plug of the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router will start to work automatically.

3.6.1The Best Location for Wireless Network Connection

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection varies significantly based on the physical placement of the Router. For best results, place your Router.

Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate.

In an elevated location such as a high shelf.

Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless phones.

Have the Antenna in the upright position.

Away from large metal surfaces.

)Note:

If do not follow these guidelines, there may be significant performance degradation and you may not be able to connect to the Router wirelessly.

3.6.2Wired network connection

Wired network connections are provided through the Line port and LAN ports which are on the back of the Router. See the Back Panel picture above and the illustrations below for examples.

3.6.2.1. Connect ADSL Line

Use the ADSL cable included with the Router to connect it to a telephone wall socket or receptacle. Plug one end of the cable into the Line port (RJ11 receptacle) on the rear panel of the Router and insert the other end into the RJ11 wall socket. If you are using a low pass filter device, follow the instructions included with the device or given to you by your service provider. The ADSL

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Contents Rev:1.0.1 Copyright & Trademarks FCC Statement FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide TD-W8900GPackage contents Contents Wireless LAN Configuration AppendixOverview of this User Guide PurposeConventions Overview of the Router Main FeaturesWireless Supporting Protocol Transmit Data-rate Name Status Description Front PanelLED Explanation System Requirements Installation Environment RequirementsBack Panel Wired network connection Connecting the RouterBest Location for Wireless Network Connection Connect Adsl LineComputer to Router Connection Configure the RouterHub or Switch to Router Connection TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Configure PC TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Basic Router Configuration LoginDevice Info 1 WAN Quick SetupAdvanced Setup Follow the instructions below to Add or Edit an ATM PVC TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide PPPoA TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide PPPoE MERTD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide IPoA BridgeTD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide 2 LAN TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide 3 NAT Virtual Servers To setup a virtual server entry TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Port Triggering To add a new Port TriggeringDMZ Host ALG SecurityTo add a new DMZ Host Setup an Outgoing IP Filtering rule IP FilteringTD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Setup an Incoming IP Filtering rule To setup a MAC Filtering rule MAC FilteringParental Control Quality of Service To setup a Parental Control ruleTD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Routing Default Gateway Static Route To add static routing entriesTo remove a static routing entry RIP7 DNS DNS ServerTo setup DDNS, follow these instructions Dynamic DNS8 DSL Port Mapping TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Wireless LAN Configuration Wireless BasicWireless Security WEP EncryptionConfigure WEP Encryption WPA Configure WPA settings Configure WPA-PSK settings WPA-PSKWPA2 WPA2-PSK Mixed WPA2/WPAWireless -- MAC Filter Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSKWireless Advanced Form of MAC Address must be xxxxxxxxxxxx, like 00130A55FF09TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Diagnostics Wireless StatisticsTo back up the Router’s current settings SettingsBackup ManagementUpdate To update the Router’s settings System LogTo Configure the System Log Settings To View the System LogInternet Time 4 TR-069 client To set the Router’s timeRPC- Remote Procedure Calls Access Control ServicesPasswords To add the IP AddressUpdate Software To change the passwordReboot To update the Routers softwareAppendix Appendix a GlossaryTD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide TD-W8900G54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide Appendix BSpecifications LED LAN/WAN