TP-Link TD-W8961ND Configuration - Revision history

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	[[File:TP-Link TD-W8961ND.jpg\|thumb\|left\|x250px\|The TP-Link 8961ND modem]]		[[File:TP-Link TD-W8961ND.jpg\|thumb\|left\|x250px\|The TP-Link 8961ND modem]]

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	= Configure as router=		= Configure as router=

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	If the modem was previously configured for someone, the password would be the previous user's [[DSL password]]. If it is unknown then do a reset to factory default, using a paper-clip in the reset hole on the back. Hold for 15 seconds to reset. The user name and password will now be as above.		If the modem was previously configured for someone, the password would be the previous user's [[DSL password]]. If it is unknown then do a reset to factory default, using a paper-clip in the reset hole on the back. Hold for 15 seconds to reset. The user name and password will now be as above.

	== Using ~~Setup~~ Wizard ==		== Using Quick Start Wizard ==
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	# '''Daylight Saving: Enabled'''		# '''Daylight Saving: Enabled'''

	== Final ~~area setting~~ and ~~check~~==		== Final Area Setting and Check==
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	A pop-up log-in screen appears, and asks for sign-in. Use the User-ID '''admin''' and the DSL-Password just set. Return to the same configure page you were just at.		A pop-up log-in screen appears, and asks for sign-in. Use the User-ID '''admin''' and the DSL-Password just set. Return to the same configure page you were just at.

	==Set ~~daylight savings time~~==		==Set Daylight SavingsTime==
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ACL

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	# Save the changes with '''Save'''		# Save the changes with '''Save'''

	===ACL===		===Deactivate ACL===
	In December 2014 it was revealed that some models of TP-Link modem, including this model, are subject to hacking if they are running out dated firmware and if the remote access (ACL) is set to allow remote access. [[CERT-announced vulnerability of TP-Link modem/router\|This web page]] provides more detailed information on the vulnerability. Latest firmware versions can be checked on the [http://www.tp-link.com/us/download/TD-W8961ND.html#Firmware TP-Link website].		In December 2014 it was revealed that some models of TP-Link modem, including this model, are subject to hacking if they are running out dated firmware and if the remote access (ACL) is set to allow remote access. [[CERT-announced vulnerability of TP-Link modem/router\|This web page]] provides more detailed information on the vulnerability. Latest firmware versions can be checked on the [http://www.tp-link.com/us/download/TD-W8961ND.html#Firmware TP-Link website].

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	# Click '''Next''' again to Finish the wizard.		# Click '''Next''' again to Finish the wizard.

	~~Proceed with four more steps - Setting administrator access,~~ and ~~wireless locale setting~~		The modem should now synchronize and connect to your DSL service if the service is operating. You may need to reboot the modem to get it to connect.

	==Security==		==Security==
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	# Ensure that PVC2 has VPI/VCI set at 0/35		# Ensure that PVC2 has VPI/VCI set at 0/35
	# Ensure that PPPoE credentials are set properly for your user name and password.		# Ensure that PPPoE credentials are set properly for your user name and password.

	~~The modem should now synchronize and connect to your DSL service if the service is operating. You may need to reboot the modem to get it to connect.~~

	=See also=		=See also=

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Using Setup Wizard

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	# Ensure '''VPI''' is set to '''0''' and '''VCI''' is set to '''35'''		# Ensure '''VPI''' is set to '''0''' and '''VCI''' is set to '''35'''
	# Ensure that the encapsulation remains at '''PPPoE LLC''' (default)		# Ensure that the encapsulation remains at '''PPPoE LLC''' (default)
	# Click '''Next'''		# Click '''Next'''.
			# Continuing now to set the '''Wireless''' configuration
	Continuing now to set the '''~~wireless~~''' configuration		## Ensure '''Access Point''' indicates '''activated'''
	# Ensure '''Access Point''' indicates '''activated'''		## The '''SSID''' is set to NCF plus a random number, such as '''NCF_123456'''. It is recommended you not use your first or last name, or street address as this information is broadcast and other people in your area will be able to associate the signal with which home it is coming from.
	# The '''SSID''' is set to NCF plus a random number, such as '''NCF_123456'''. It is recommended you not use your first or last name, or street address as this information is broadcast and other people in your area will be able to associate the signal with which home it is coming from.		## Broadcast SSID remains selected
	# Broadcast SSID remains selected		## '''Auth Type''' - must be set to '''WPA2-PSK'''
	# '''Auth Type''' - must be set to '''WPA2-PSK'''		##*...wait a moment for it to offer additional field for encryption and password...
	#*...wait a moment for it to offer additional field for encryption and password...		## Set '''Encryption Type''' to be '''AES'''
	# Set '''Encryption Type''' to be '''AES'''		## Set the '''Preshared Key''' to be your DSL-Password
	# Set the '''Preshared Key''' to be your DSL-Password		## Click '''Next''' to proceed.
	# Click '''Next''' to proceed.
	# Click '''Next''' again to Finish the wizard.		# Click '''Next''' again to Finish the wizard.

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	== Using Setup Wizard ==		== Using Setup Wizard ==
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	# When presented with the TP-Link configuration page, select the '''Quick Start''' option at the top left.		# When presented with the TP-Link configuration page, select the '''Quick Start''' option at the top left.
	# Select '''Run Wizard''' to proceed.		# Select '''Run Wizard''' to proceed. Now a window pops open and you can begin to set up the details of the interface.
	Now a window pops open and you can begin to set up the details of the interface.
	# Select '''Next''' to proceed		# Select '''Next''' to proceed
	# Set the Time Zone '''Eastern'''		# Set the Time Zone '''Eastern'''

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	This is the procedure NCF uses to configure a TP-Link 8961ND modem out of the box or after a factory reset. To learn more about configuring your particular modem, consult the [[Modem Manuals\|manual]].		This is the procedure NCF uses to configure a TP-Link 8961ND modem out of the box or after a factory reset. To learn more about configuring your particular modem, consult the [[Modem Manuals\|manual]].
	# Connect power and turn on the modem with the black button on the back.		# Connect power and turn on the modem with the black button on the back.
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	== Using Setup Wizard ==		== Using Setup Wizard ==
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	==Security==		==Security==
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	===Turn on SPI firewalling===		===Turn on SPI firewalling===
	# In '''Advanced Setup''' select '''Firewall'''.		# In '''Advanced Setup''' select '''Firewall'''.
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	==Set daylight savings time==		==Set daylight savings time==
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	# In '''Maintenance''' select '''Time Zone'''.		# In '''Maintenance''' select '''Time Zone'''.
	# '''Daylight Saving: Enabled'''		# '''Daylight Saving: Enabled'''

	== Final area setting and check==		== Final area setting and check==
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	# Click '''Interface Setup''' in the top-of-page menu		# Click '''Interface Setup''' in the top-of-page menu
	# Now select '''Wireless''' in the menu below that.		# Now select '''Wireless''' in the menu below that.
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	=See also=		=See also=
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	*[http://www.tp-link.com/us/products/details/cat-5512_TD-W8961ND.html TP-Link 8961ND home page]		*[http://www.tp-link.com/us/products/details/cat-5512_TD-W8961ND.html TP-Link 8961ND home page]
	*[https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/w/images/b/bc/About_Your_TP-Link_TD-W8961ND.pdf About your new TP-Link TD-W8961N]		*[https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/w/images/b/bc/About_Your_TP-Link_TD-W8961ND.pdf About your new TP-Link TD-W8961N]

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	[[File:TP-Link modem with ACL deactivated.jpg\|TP-Link modem with ACL deactivated]]		[[File:TP-Link modem with ACL deactivated.jpg\|TP-Link modem with ACL deactivated]]

	=== ~~Password protect~~ Admin Role ===		=== Protect Admin Role ===
	# Click on '''Maintenance''' in the menu along the top of the page. Below it other options appear.		# Click on '''Maintenance''' in the menu along the top of the page. Below it other options appear.
	# Select '''Administration'''		# Select '''Administration'''