TP-Link TD-W8101G User manual

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Power down all of your network devices, including your computer(s) and the
Modem Router. If you currently use a modem, disconnect it now - the Modem
Router will replace your current modem.
Connect your computer to the
LAN port on the Modem Route
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with an Ethernet cable.
Connect the splitter to the wall
j
ack using a telephone line, then
use the other telephone line to
directly connect it to the LINE port
of the Modem Router and the
MODEM port of the splitter, also
have the PHONE port of the
splitter connected to a telephone.
Plug the provided Power Adapter
into the Power jack on the back of
the Modem Router and the other
end to a standard electrical wall
socket.
Note If no telephone is needed, please connect the LINE port of the Modem
Router to the wall jack using the telephone line directly.
Note Please use only wired network connections to configure the Router.

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Power on all your network devices and then check to see if the LEDs of the
Router display normally as the diagram below describes.
Note If the LEDs display abnormally, please check to see if all the cable
connectors (power adapter, phone line and Ethernet cable) are well
connected to your device. With the phone line well connected, if the ADSL
LED turns off after flashing, please contact your ISP to ensure that you
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internet connection is active.
To configure the device, you can either run the setup CD-ROM (method
one), or run the Web based Quick Setup Wizard (method two). TP-LINK
strongly recommends that you run the setup CD-ROM.
Note
Solid light
Solid light if the LAN
port is connected
Solid light or flashing
Solid light or flashing

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The configuration has now been completed. Please skip to Step 3 “Testing the
Internet Connection”.
Insert the provided Resource
CD into your CD-ROM drive.
The Setup Wizard will
automatically pop up on
your computer’s screen.
Click START, and then follow
the step-by-step instructions
until you complete the
configuration.
Please select your product
model and click Start Setup.
Then a flash video will pop up and
show you how to connect you
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devices. After that, the Easy Setup
Assistant will start.

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Click Quick Start
Login
The web management page will
display after a successful login.
A
dialog box will prompt you fo
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the User name and Password.
Enter the default values and
click OK.
Click OK
User name: admin
Password: admin
Open your web browser and
type in http://192.168.1.1/ in the
address bar and press Enter.
Note If the dialog box does not pop up, please refer to T3 in the Troubleshooting
guide. T2 will help you if you forget the password.

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Internet Parameters Configuration
This page will then display.
Click RUN WIZARD
Bridge mode is not recommended because multiple computers are not
permitted to share Internet access in this mode.
Note
Click NEXT
Click NEXT
Select the appropriate Time
Zone for your location from
the drop-down list.
Click NEXT
Choose the Connection Type given by
your ISP.
If PPPoE/PPPoA is selected, please
proceed to A;
If Dynamic IP is selected, please skip to
B;
If Static IP is selectedLjplease skip to C;
If Bridge Mode is selected, please skip to
D.

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A. Configuration For PPPoA/PPPoE
B. Configuration For Dynamic IP
C. Configuration For Static IP
This page will then display.
This page will then display.
If you did not get the VPI, VCI and Connection Type information, please
contact your ISP for this information.
Note
This page will then display.
Click NEXT
Select the dynamic connection
p
rovided b
y
y
our ISP.
Enter the PPPoE/PPPoA
information provided by
your ISP.
Click NEXT
Enter the Static IP information
provided by your ISP manually.
Click NEXT

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D. Configuration For Bridge Mode
Wireless Settings Configuration
The wireless security is Disabled by default. You are suggested to select an
Authentication Type for security settings. WPA2-PSK is recommended.
Note
This page will then display.
A
fter completing the above configuration, please proceed to Quick Start
Complete.
Click NEXT
Enter the Bridge information
provided by your ISP.
This page will then display.
Create a unique and easy to
remember name for your wireless
network. You can also keep default
settings without the device being
affected.
Keep the default setting: Activated.
If you want to disable Access Point,
please select Deactivated.
Click NEXT
Select an Authentication Type.
Select an Encryption.
Enter a Security Key using
8-64 characters.
A
fter completing the above configuration, please proceed to Wireless Settings
Configuration.

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Quick Start Complete
The basic settings for your Router are completed. Please open the web browser and
log on to the following websites:
http://www.tp-link.com
http://www.google.com
If the above websites can be accessed, it indicates that your Router has been
configured successfully and you can start to enjoy the Internet. If the websites
cannot be accessed, please refer to “T4. What can I do if I cannot access the
Internet?” in the Troubleshooting guide.
To continue, the following page will
be dis
p
la
y
ed.
For the advanced configurations，please refer to the User Guide on the
CD-ROM provided.
Note
The above configurations only need to be set once. If you want other
computers in your LAN to access the Internet, please connect the desired
computer to the ADSL Router directly. If the additional computer can not
access the Internet, please set that computer referring to”T3. What can I do
if I cannot access the web-based configuration page?” in the
Troubleshooting guide.
Note
Click NEXT
Click CLOSE
Now, your Modem Router has been configured and is rebooting. Please do not turn
off the Modem Router while it’s rebooting.

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Note
T1. How do I restore my Router’s configuration to its factory default settings?
T2. What can I do if I don’t know or forgot my password?
1) Restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. If you don’t
know how to do that, please refer to section T1.
2) Use the default user name and password: admin, admin.
3) Try to configure your Router once again by following the instructions in the
previous steps of the QIG.
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
Once the Router is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and
you will need to re-configure the Router.
With the Router powered on, press
and hold the Reset button on the
rear panel for 8 to 10 seconds
before releasing it.
Press it for 8 to 10 seconds

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Double-click Internet
Protocol
(
TCP/IP
)
Click Properties
Right-click Local
Area Connection
Click Network
Connections

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Select Obtain an IP
address automaticall
y
Select Obtain DNS
server address
automaticall
y
Click OK
Click OK

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For Windows Vista OS
Click View status
Click Properties
Go to Start > Settings > Control
Panel, and then you will see the
following page.
Click View network
status and tasks

13
Double-click Internet
Protocol Version 4
(
TCP/IPv4
)
.
Select Obtain DNS server
address automaticall
y
Select Obtain an IP
address automatically
Click OK

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2) Configure your IE browser
Now, try to log on to the Web-based configuration page again after the above
settings have been configured. If you still cannot access the configuration page,
please restore your Router’s factory default settings and reconfigure your Router
following the instructions of this QIG. Please feel free to contact our Technical
Support if the problem persists.
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.
Select Never dial
a connection
Click OK
Open your IE browser, click
Tools tab and you will see
the following screen.
Click Internet Options

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Note
2) Consult your ISP and make sure all the VPI/VCIĂConnection Type, account
username and password are correct. If there are any mistakes, please correct
the settings and try again.
3) If you still cannot access the Internet, please restore your Router to its factory
default settings and reconfigure your Router by following the instructions of
this QIG.
4) Please feel free to contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists.
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information, please log on to our Technical Support Website:
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