TP-Link TD-W8901GB User manual

TD-W8901GB
54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router
Rev: 1.0.1
1910010021

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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.
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.”
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.

National Restrictions
2400.0-2483.5 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France
Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
Italy If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian Federation Only for indoor applications
)Note:
Please don’t use the product outdoor in France.

Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your package:
¾One TD-W8901GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router
¾One DC power Adapter for TD-W8901GB ADSL2+ Router
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One RJ45 cable
¾Two RJ11 cables
¾One ADSL splitter
¾One Resource CD , including:
zThis User Guide
zOther Helpful Information
)Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Overview.................................................................................. 1
1.2 Main Features ....................................................................................... 1
1.3 Conventions .......................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation.......................................................................... 3
2.1 The Front Panel .................................................................................... 3
2.2 The Back Panel..................................................................................... 4
2.3 Installation Environment........................................................................ 4
2.4 Connecting the Router .......................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide ..................................................................... 7
3.1 Configure PC......................................................................................... 7
3.2 Login ................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 4 Software Configuration .................................................................... 13
4.1 Status.................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Quick Start .......................................................................................... 14
4.3 Interface Setup.................................................................................... 14
4.3.1 Internet .................................................................................................... 14
4.3.2 LAN ......................................................................................................... 19
4.3.3 Wireless................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Advanced Setup.................................................................................. 27
4.4.1 Firewall .................................................................................................... 27
4.4.2 Routing .................................................................................................... 27
4.4.3 NAT ......................................................................................................... 28
4.4.4 QoS ......................................................................................................... 32
4.4.5 VLAN ....................................................................................................... 33
4.4.6 ADSL ....................................................................................................... 35
4.5 Access Management........................................................................... 36
4.5.1 ACL ......................................................................................................... 36
4.5.2 Filter ........................................................................................................ 37
4.5.3 SNMP ...................................................................................................... 45
4.5.4 UPnP ....................................................................................................... 45
4.5.5 DDNS ...................................................................................................... 46
4.5.6 CWMP ..................................................................................................... 46

4.6 Maintenance........................................................................................ 47
4.6.1 Administration.......................................................................................... 48
4.6.2 Time Zone ............................................................................................... 48
4.6.3 Firmware.................................................................................................. 50
4.6.4 System Restart........................................................................................ 52
4.6.5 Diagnostic................................................................................................ 52
4.7 Help..................................................................................................... 52
Appendix A: Specification..................................................................................... 54

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the TD-W8901GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router. The device is
designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection for a private Ethernet or
802.11g/802.11b wireless network.
The TD-W8901GB 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-W8901GB 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 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 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
¾Four 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports (Auto MDI/MDIX), one RJ11 port.
¾Provides external splitter.
¾Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology.
¾Supports bridge mode and Router function.
¾Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection.
¾Downstream data rates up to 24Mbps, upstream data rates up to 3.5Mbps（With Annex M
enabled）.
¾Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.
¾Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP and CWMP.

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¾Supports PPPoE, it allows connecting the internet on demand and disconnecting from the
Internet when idle.
¾Provides reliable ESD and surge-protect function with quick response semi-conductive surge
protection circuit.
¾High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive bandwidth.
¾Supports All ADSL industrial standards.
¾Compatible with all mainstream DSLAM (CO).
¾Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user.
¾Real-time Configuration and device monitoring.
¾Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit).
¾Built-in DHCP server.
¾Built-in firewall, supporting IP/MAC filter, Application filter and URL filter.
¾Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and IP Address Mapping.
¾Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing.
¾Supports system log and flow Statistics.
¾Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
¾Provides WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK data security, TKIP/AES encryption security.
¾Provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).
¾Supports DYING GASP (For the regions who demand).
1.3 Conventions
The Router or device mentioned in this User guide stands for TD-W8901GB 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 locates on the front panel, they indicate the device’s working status. For details, please
refer to LED Explanation.
LED Explanation:
Name Status Indication
Off No Power
Power On Power on
Off No data transmitting or receiving on WAN port
System Quick Flash There is data transmitting or receiving on WAN port
Slow flash Connection to telecom network is abnormal
Quick flash Connecting to the telecom network
ADSL
On Connection to telecom network is OK
Off The Wireless function is disabled
Slow flash The Wireless function is enabled
WLAN
Quick flash Sending or receiving data over wireless network
Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port
On Connected to a device through the corresponding port
LAN(1-4)
Flashing Sending or receiving data over corresponding port