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The TP-Link TD-W9970 Modem Front

The TP-Link TD-W9970 Modem Back

The TP-Link TD-W9970 is for use on service over 25 MB/s on networks using Bells' DSL infrastructure. NCF sells these modems for members on 25 MB and faster service.

This is the procedure NCF uses to configure a TP-Link TD-W9970 modem out of the box or after a factory reset. To learn more about configuring your particular modem, consult the manual.

Configure router for Dual Mode ADSL/VDSL operation

Your router can support both ADSL mode and VDSL mode. If necessary, you could switch between ADSL plans and VDSL plans without having to buy a new router or even reconfigure your existing one.

Settings for VDSL

We will start with the mode used for VDSL connections. These include the following NCF DSL Plans:

Freedom 15-10/300
Freedom 25/300
Freedom 50/300

Quick Setup

NOTE: If the modem is brand new, "user name: admin and password admin" will gain access. If the modem is not new, it is recommended to reset the modem to the factory defaults by holding down the reset button with a paper clip for 6 to 9 seconds and then do step 1.

1. Once you access the modem browser at 192.168.1.1 and login (user name: admin and password admin), click the link high-lighted in red (Quick Setup).

Add Settings for ADSL Mode

Moving on now to add settings for ADSL mode. ADSL plans include the following NCF DSL Plans:

Freedom 6/300
Freedom 7/300
Freedom 15-1/300

Configure as bridge

Do this only if you prefer to use your own external router rather than the one built into your TP-Link unit.

Connect power and turn on the modem with the button on the back.
Connect an Ethernet LAN cable to one of the yellow rear ports
In the browser's address bar, enter the IP address for the modem interface page: 192.168.1.1
If the modem is fresh from the factory, use the default user name and password to gain access
1. user: admin
2. password: admin

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 6 to 9 seconds to reset. The user name and password will now be as above.

Click on Quick Setup.

See screenshots below:

Modem Password Setup =

Click on the "System Tools" link on the LH side of the page, then "Manage Control". Change the modem access password to NCF standard.

Configuring Time Zone =

Click on the "System Tools" link on the LH side of the page, then "Time Settings". Set the timezone to Eastern Standard Time, enable DST (Daylight Savings Time), and set the NTP server to the NRC clocks (time.nrc.ca).

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 [[file:Td-w9970_setup7.png|600px|Step7]]
 [[file:Td-w9970_setup8.png|600px|Step8]]
-<!--=== Wireless Setup ===-->
-<!--6. Click on the "Wireless" link on the RH side of the page.-->
-<!--Change the SSID to the NCF standard name.-->
-<!--Click on the "Security" subtab , store the NCF DSL password for the wi-fi password.-->
-=== Modem Password Setup ===
-Click on the "System Tools" link on the LH side of the page, then "Manage Control".  Change the modem access password to NCF standard.
-[[file:Td-w9970_setup11.png|600px|Setting Admin Password]]
-=== Configuring Time Zone ===
-Click on the "System Tools" link on the LH side of the page, then "Time Settings".  Set the timezone to Eastern Standard Time, enable DST (Daylight Savings Time), and set the NTP server to the NRC clocks (time.nrc.ca).
-[[file:Td-w9970_setup12.png|600px|Configuring Time Settings]]
 === Add Settings for ADSL Mode===
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 [[File:Td-w9970_bridge4.png|600px|Configuring for Bridge Mode 4/4]]
-== Wireless Configuration ==
+== Modem Password Setup ===
-Continuing now to set the '''Wireless''' configuration
+Click on the "System Tools" link on the LH side of the page, then "Manage Control".  Change the modem access password to NCF standard.
-# Ensure '''Enable Wireless''' is checked
-# 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.
-# Click on '''Apply/Save''' at the bottom.
-[[File:td-9970_505n_adsl12.png|1000px|Configuring Wireless 1/2]]
+[[file:Td-w9970_setup11.png|600px|Setting Admin Password]]
-# Click on '''Security''' on the left.
+== Configuring Time Zone ===
-# Set the '''Network Authentication''' to Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK
+Click on the "System Tools" link on the LH side of the page, then "Time Settings".  Set the timezone to Eastern Standard Time, enable DST (Daylight Savings Time), and set the NTP server to the NRC clocks (time.nrc.ca).
-# Uncheck '''Use base MAC address as WPA/WAPI passphrase
-# Set the '''WPA/WAPI passphrase''' to be your DSL-Password
-# Click '''Apply/save'''.
-[[File:td-9970_505n_adsl13.png|1000px|Configuring Wireless 2/2]]
-== Password protect the Admin Role ==
-# Click on '''Management''' on the left.  Below it other options appear.
-# Select '''Access Control'''
-# Select '''Passwords'''
-# Enter '''admin''' for the User Name
-# Enter '''admin''' for the Old Password
-# For the New Password use your DSL-Password or another strong password.
-# Enter it once and again below to confirm
-# Save the changes with '''Apply/Save'''
-Click on "Device Info". 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.
+[[file:Td-w9970_setup12.png|600px|Configuring Time Settings]]
-[[File:td-9970_505n_adsl14.png|1000px|Setting Admin Password]]
 == See also ==

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