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Modem dsl tp link. Review and configuration of the TD-W8961ND ADSL modem from TP-Link. Driver installation issues

TP-LINK is one of the leading manufacturers of network equipment. We will provide detailed information on how to connect or reconfigure a TP-Link router. The procedure for connecting the device, setting up a wired and wireless network, changing the password and updating the firmware will be discussed. The information obtained will allow you to easily configure your home network in TP-Link routers.

What data is needed to connect the router?

To change the parameters of the router itself, you will need two things: a browser and a password with an access login. The latest data can be found on the label attached to the device body. As a rule, the standard login and password are the English word admin.

To use the Internet you will also need authorization data, which you must obtain from your provider. However, they must be specified in the service agreement. They must be entered in the router or a specialized program, if provided by the provider. Be sure to know the connection type (PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP and others) for proper configuration. When using a dynamic IP, you need to know your IP address, subnet mask and the like. If all these parameters are already in hand, you can connect to TP-Link.

How to connect a device to a network, PC or laptop

The procedure does not cause any great difficulties, and is performed for 5-10 minutes. Follow the steps in the following instructions one by one:


Models with Wi-Fi can be configured over the air. This is relevant if you are not able to connect the router to your computer via LAN. This completes the manipulation of the wires. The process then continues in the web interface.

Login to the web interface

Manipulations with the modem are performed only in the web interface. You can access it from a computer with a network cable connected or via Wi-Fi on a wireless model. Attention! You can use the interface at any time, even when the Internet is down. To log in, follow the instructions below:

Router settings

Let's move on to the most interesting part - changing the router parameters. The main window contains more than 10 different sections. Most of them are not needed by the average user. Internet activation occurs in a maximum of two sections. Next, we will tell you in detail how to set up a TP-Link router, about creating a wired connection, setting up Wi-Fi, changing the login password and other useful things.

Connecting to a wired network

The router has a quick setup feature. Beginners are recommended to use this section. Click "Next" and follow the installer prompts:


When setting up other types of connections, fields for entering your login and password will appear. Here you need to enter the data provided by the provider. The user can change the settings in the “Network” section. In some TP Link models, next to the choice of connection type there is a “Define” button, which will help you find out your type. Based on the WAN, the corresponding characteristics are already configured.

For example, to use PPPoE, fields for login/password and parameters specific to PPPoE already appear in the window.

Connect via wireless network

For devices with a Wi-Fi module, you will also have to set up a wireless connection. This can be done with quick setup (the penultimate point involves entering all the important parameters).

Let's figure out what Wi-Fi settings on the TP-Link router should be changed. Broadcasting should be set to “on”. The SSID or network name is what will appear on other devices when searching. Specify your region, mixed mode. Leave the channel and its width automatically. Advanced users can choose it themselves, taking into account occupied channels by neighboring routers. If you want to set a password for the access point, select the WPA2-PSK security type. Finally, all that remains is to enter the password for the wireless network point. Click the “Next” button and complete the process.

Similar settings are found in the “Wireless Mode” section. To change the SSID or channel parameters, select the “Wireless Settings” sub-item. You can change the password in the “Wireless Security” section. When making any changes, do not forget to click the “Save” button. If the selected settings have not changed, reboot the device.

Through these menu items, routers from the manufacturer TP-Link are configured.

Changing the password for logging into the web interface

All owners are recommended to change the standard password and login for the router. This is due to the fact that an attacker, if the Wi-Fi password is missing or has been hacked, will be able to enter the modem settings and “have fun”. Eliminating the problems created will not be difficult, but it is better to avoid this. The interface allows you to quickly and conveniently change input data:


If you have forgotten your login information, perform a factory reset.

Advanced Settings

The router has a lot of additional functions that expand its capabilities. Consider some of the advanced settings:

  • Guest network. Allows you to configure a public guest network, limit incoming/outgoing traffic or operating time.
  • Changing addressing. It allows you to set static IP addresses or use DHCP.
  • Forwarding – setting up virtual addresses, web telephony, conferences and the like.
  • Parental control features. Limiting Internet access time or specific resources.
  • Manually setting a routing table (for specialists).
  • Binding MAC addresses to specific IPs.

You can find out more about how to configure specific functions of your TP-Link router in the instruction manual.

VPN

This technology allows you to hide information from prying eyes. Encryption is performed, so even your provider will not be able to track your visits. However, only those models that have a pre-installed VPN server can use VPN. You can perform the setup using the following steps (for English firmware).

Requirements for use

Updated 04-06-2016 15:04:11 PM

This article is suitable for:

TL-WR54KIT , TL-WR841N , TL-WDR3500 more

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Note: This article will not be suitable for you if your connection is made in the following ways:

  1. You have a cable/fiber modem. Internet access is provided automatically without any settings. However, only one user can access the Internet.
  2. Before purchasing a TP-Link router, your ISP provided you with a static IP address. You need to manually enter an IP address on your computer to access the Internet. In this case, please refer to these instructions.
  3. Your ADSL modem can provide Internet access to multiple devices. In this case, please refer to these instructions.

Additional preparation:

  1. Turn off power to your router, modem, and computer.
  2. Connect the modem to the WAN port of the TP-Link router using an Ethernet cable, main computer connect to the LAN port of the router using an Ethernet cable.
  3. Turn on the power on the router, then on the modem and computer in sequence.

Note: Make sure you can access the Internet via modem, without using a TP-Link router. If the direct connection does not work, contact your Internet access provider.

Step 1: Login to the router's web-based configuration utility.

If you have problems accessing the web-based utility, please refer to these instructions.

Step 2. Configure the WAN connection type.

After logging into the router's web-based configuration utility, go to the " Net", subsection " WAN" In line " Connection typeWAN» select « PPPoE" as shown below. Then click the " Save».

Step 3: Enter the details provided by your Internet Service Provider

Enter the username and password provided to you by your ISP.

Step 4. Save settings.

Step 5: Check the connection.

Wait a few minutes and check the information on the page " State" In chapter " WAN" If the router receives any IP address (similar to the one shown in the image below), then this will mean that the connection between the router and the modem has been established.

Hello dear friends. Nowadays, unlimited Internet will not surprise anyone, as well as its high speed. People are massively buying tablets, laptops and smartphones that have a built-in Wi-Fi module that allows them to use wireless Internet throughout the home. And some people just want to get rid of wires throughout the apartment. In both cases, Wi-Fi routers came to the rescue, making it easy to distribute the Internet throughout the house. We'll talk about this further.

Of course, I decided a little late to get a Wi-Fi router. So again, an article from my own experience. I will write about that today how to connect and configure Wi-Fi router TP-Link TL-WR841N (this is the router I bought for myself). Also set a password for the Wi-Fi network so that the neighbors don’t steal the Internet :).

Before I move on to writing the instructions, I’ll draw your attention to a question that probably worries a lot of people who have thought about installing a Wi-Fi router. This is about the harmfulness of Wi-Fi, I wrote an article about it, you can read it. And one more thing, you ask (what is there to ask, if you are reading this article, you have probably already bought a router) why did I choose the TP-Link TL-WR841N router? According to my observations, this is the best option for this price; I paid 300 UAH for it. (1200 rubles). This is not an expensive router that can provide a full-fledged Wi-Fi network for the home.

I’ve already written a lot of unnecessary text, but I only promised instructions with pictures

1. You brought the router home or to the office, it doesn’t matter, we open the box and find a lot of pieces of paper there, a disk with instructions and a wizard for setting up the router. Also included, of course, is the router itself, if not, then you were deceived :), a network cable to connect it to the computer and a power supply, that’s all.

That's all, our router is connected. Let's now move on to the setup.

Setting up the TP-Link TL-WR841N router

Before you start setting up, I recommend doing .

To configure the router, open any browser and write 192.168.0.1 in the address bar, usually 192.168.1.1 goes through, but I was able to access the settings only through 192.168.0.1. Only after configuring the firmware update do I get access to the settings via 192.168.1.1.

A window will appear in which you need to enter your login and password to access the router settings. By default, the login is admin and the password is admin.

If the router does not accept the password and login by default, then see the article for possible solutions to this problem.

We get to the settings page.

Let's first update the firmware on our TP-Link TL-WR841N. To do this, you first need to download it from the site tp-linkru.com. We find it for our model and download the latest version. Unzip the firmware file to your computer and return to configuration.

Go to the “System Tools” menu and select “Firmware Upgrade”. Then click “Browse”, select the file we downloaded and click “Upgrade”. We are waiting for the router to update the firmware and reboot.

More detailed instructions for updating the firmware on the router -

Let's continue with the setup. Let's change the login and password to enter the router settings. Go to the “System Tools” tab, and then “Password”. fill in all fields and click “Save”.

Go to “Network” and “WAN”. Here you need to select the network type. If you don’t know what to install, call and ask your provider. You can also look at a detailed article on setting up a router to work with your provider -

Setting up a Wi-Fi network on TP-Link TL-WR841N

Go to the “Wireless” tab and configure the following parameters. In the “Wireless Network Name” field, enter the name of your Wi-Fi network. Below you can select the region where you live.

Don’t forget to click “Save” and go to the “Wireless Security” tab. This is the most important page, where we will configure the security settings of our Wi-Fi network.

For more information about setting a password for a wireless network, see

We set everything up as I have in the screenshot above. In the PSK Password field, create and enter a password that will be used to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

We save our settings with the “Save” button. The setup is complete, let's now reboot our router. To do this, go to the “System Tools” tab, and then “Reboot”. Click on the “Reboot” button and confirm the reboot.

That's all, we have just installed and configured a Wi-Fi router. As you can see, there is nothing complicated here and you can do without calling a specialist. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments. Good luck friends!

Rostelecom is one of the leading providers in the Russian market of communications services. It is not surprising that many users prefer its services. On top of that, the company, along with the tariff package, also provides the basic equipment necessary to connect to the Internet. But many people try to set access parameters on their own, which sometimes causes some difficulties. Meanwhile, if you figure it out, there shouldn’t be any special difficulties. Next, we propose to consider setting up a Rostelecom modem of any type. This instruction will be useful not only for the equipment supplied directly by the company, but also for any other similar models.

Modem market overview

Before setting up the Rostelecom modem is considered directly, it is necessary to dwell on the equipment that will be used to organize an Internet connection at home or in the office.

What can you use at the moment? Among the most popular options, there are several main groups of devices:

  • modems-routers (DSL/ADSL);
  • Ethernet modems;
  • USB modems;
  • 3G modems.

The first group is the most popular and is suitable for installation at home or in offices. The approximate cost of the simplest model is about 800 rubles, but models of a higher rank will cost about 1,500 rubles.

USB routers have not gained much popularity, although they are quite cheap. Their main problem is that very often there are situations with “gathering” of drivers. 3G devices are mainly used when moving around the city with a laptop.

Which model should you prefer?

Which of all this should you choose to install at home? It seems that the best option would be to use modems that combine the capabilities of a DSL or ADSL router (for access via Wi-Fi).

Among the most commonly used devices are models D-Link, TP-Link, Intercross, Zyxel, etc. The settings of some of them will be discussed below.

General rules for connecting ADSL modems

As follows from the basic understanding of ADSL technology itself, a modem uses a regular telephone line to provide access to the Internet.

When connecting a modem to it, the best option is to install a special one that allows you to simultaneously access the Internet and make phone calls. In other words, the telephone line is not blocked, unlike a direct connection.

Connecting all devices follows the sequential diagram: computer - modem - splitter - telephone line. Actually, even a child can figure this out, especially since the splitter has two sockets for different cables, so it’s simply impossible to confuse something.

Driver installation issues

After the entire circuit is assembled and the power supply is connected, you need to install special control software called drivers (so that the operating system installed on the computer can initialize the device, and it, in turn, works without failures).

Standard models, as a rule, are recognized automatically by the system, and installing drivers does not raise any questions. If something goes wrong, you can always use the special disk that should come with the modem. If you did not purchase the modem from the provider or if there is no disk, you can download the necessary drivers directly on the official website.

When the entire procedure is completed and the device becomes fully operational, the Rostelecom modem should be directly configured. The first step is to access the web interface of the device itself.

Enabling and accessing the web interface

As a rule, for all devices, the combination 192.168.1.1 is entered in the address bar of any web browser installed on the computer. Setting up a Rostelecom modem in the first stages involves setting the correct parameters for accessing the Internet. If Wi-Fi is supported, you will then need to install these options.

The login and password that will be requested when attempting to access is admin. If for some reason the modem does not accept the entered data, you must reset all parameters by pressing the Reset button on the back of the modem and re-enter the information.

To configure any modem in the simplest case, if manual intervention is not required, you can use the disk supplied with the device, which contains a specialized utility in the form of a kind of “Hardware Configuration Wizard”. After it starts, you just need to follow the instructions of the installer.

Setting up a Rostelecom DSL modem or ADSL device

But let’s assume that the user does not have the disk at his disposal (it got lost, became unusable). What to do in this case? There is no need to despair, since setting up any type of equipment is quite simple.

So, for Rostelecom, setting up a D-Link modem (just taking it as an example) begins with setting the connection type. It is advisable to set the value of this parameter to PPPoE and not use a “bridge” scheme, which can block access to the Network when the main terminal is turned off.

Next, you should manually enter the VPI and VCI parameters, which must correspond to the selected region of the user’s location (for Moscow these are values ​​0 and 35). These parameters must be included in the contract, but you can find them out from the technical support service, even just by calling (although they are almost always set automatically).

Next, you need to enter the registered user name (PPP), specify the login, enter and confirm the password, select the name of the service, check the Keep Alive checkbox and specify the values ​​of the LCP interval and LCP failure options (15 and 2, respectively).

Finally, at the very bottom you need to check the IGMP box and save the changes made. After exiting the modem interface, you can use the Internet even without rebooting the operating system, but with a mandatory reboot of the modem (just click on the appropriate button).

Setting up a TP-Link Rostelecom modem

With devices of this series the situation is much simpler. The fact is that the devices themselves already have, so to speak, a built-in utility called Quick Start.

In fact, setting up the Rostelecom TP-Link modem comes down to just selecting the connection mode (PPPoE), setting the time zone and entering a login and password. Basically, why not the same “Setup Wizard”?

Nuances of setting Intercross parameters

The settings of the Intercross (Rostelecom) modem are somewhat different from what was described above.

When entering the web interface, you first need to select to launch the “Wizard”, leave the value of the VCI parameter, set by default at 35, unchanged, and enter the value 8 for the VPI parameter.

Next, the connection type is set to PPPoE, and the points for automatically obtaining an address (Obtain an IP address automatically) and NAT availability (Enable NAT) are also noted. The address field is left blank. After this, the username and password are entered.

In the following steps, you don’t have to change anything, and after viewing the information, in the final step you just need to save the settings.

Wi-Fi options

Finally, let's see what it means to set up a Rostelecom WiFi modem. In fact, such a modem can be used as a regular router for distributing a wireless signal.

There is nothing particularly complicated here either. Setting up the Rostelecom modem in this case involves entering the following values ​​and parameters:

  • Authentication Type - WPAPSK.
  • Encryption - AES.
  • SSID - arbitrary connection name.
  • Pre-shared Key - your own password for accessing the Wi-Fi connection.

After completing all the settings, you need to go to the Maintenance tab and use the browse button to select the romfile.cfg file with automatic add-in parameters. At this point, the setup can be considered complete.

Brief summary

As a summary, it remains to be said that setting up a Rostelecom modem of any known type is not particularly difficult. The main thing is to choose the right parameters that were presented in the material above.

As for the choice of equipment, ADSL devices, when using a connection from the Rostelecom provider, are the best option compared to the same Ethernet or USB devices, which are quite limited in their capabilities.

The settings of 3G modems were not considered, since, after all, users at home or in the office give the main preference to modems that combine the functions of routers with wireless communications. Well, in terms of settings, if I would recommend something very simple, it is best to use the “Wizard” disk so as not to deal with unnecessary things. But if this is not possible, you can safely use the instructions given above.

Setting up the TP-LINK TD-W8961ND modem is very simple. The instructions are also suitable for other tp link models. We will set up IP TV ZALA, Internet, WiFi. I will divide the procedure into three points: 1. Set up the Internet. 2. Connect WiFi. 3. Let's set up IPTv (Zala). I will give an example for the ByFly provider. .

Setting up the TP-LINK TD-W8961ND modem, connecting to the Internet

Open any browser and enter:

  • In the address bar of your browser write 192.168.1.1 and press Enter.
  • In the window that appears, enter your username and password. Name- admin password- admin.

Let's move on to setting up the internet:

  1. Tab " Interface setup".
  2. Select " Internet".
  3. Click summary and delete all PVC channels. (select the channel after viewing, delete the button at the very bottom. After deleting the involved channel, select the pvc0 channel and we will configure it).
  4. Find out from your VPI, VCI provider. I write 0-33 for ByFly.
  5. We set the PPPoE mode.
  6. We enter the name and password given by the provider or specified in the contract upon conclusion.
  7. We do it as in the picture Rip2-b, img v2. Don't forget to click save. Here we have set up the Internet for the Belarusian provider ByFly "Beltelecom".

I’ll start right away with the third point, setting it up according to the picture:

  • 3. Enter the WiFi network name.
  • 4. Create a password. Don't forget to save.

Here we have configured WiFi for distribution from the router.

Setting up the TP-LINK TD-W8961ND modem (IP TV, ZALA-ByFly)

Let's move on to the settings, as we configured the Internet before. Interface, Internet:

  1. Select a free channel PVC1. I would like to remind you that pvc0 we had the Internet configured, choose another one. Don't forget state must be enabled.
  2. Find out from your provider or Google the value of your vpi. Depends on the region. Below I will add values ​​for Belarus.
  3. Select bridge mode.

VPI/VCI values

Let's go to the local network. You need to connect Zala to the modem and turn on the set-top box.

  1. We connected IP Tv Zala, the Node name "00100199..." appeared. You need to select "mac-adres" rooms in the DHCP table.
  2. Set to statistical mode.
  3. Disable the fourth port.
  4. Set it up as in the screenshot.

  1. Let's go to advanced settings.
  2. Click on VLAN.
  3. Enable the VLAN function.
  4. Click on "Define group".

Configuring VLAN ports for the Internet:

Configuring VLAN ports for IP TV:

Let's go back and poke" Assign VLAN PVID for each interface".

Now we need to assign a PVID. Look, we configured ports for Zala under the identifier “2”. The virtual channel is our PVC1. We put our index two for television. Don’t forget that we also set two in the fourth port. Well, of course, for Bssid#4 we set “2” in case of wifi on the TV.