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Product Overview

TD-W8961ND_V3_Datasheet_UN

Manual

Utility

TD-W8961ND_V3_Easy_Setup_Assistant

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Published Date: 2012-11-27

Language: English

File Size: 9.20 MB

Operating System: WinXP/Vista/7

Notes:

For TD-W8961ND v3

Setup Video

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Firmware

A firmware update can resolve issues that the previous firmware version may have and improve its current performance.

To Upgrade

IMPORTANT: To prevent upgrade failures, please read the following before proceeding with the upgrade process

Please upgrade firmware from the local TP-Link official website of the purchase location for your TP-Link device, otherwise it will be against the warranty. Please click here to change site if necessary.
Please verify the hardware version of your device for the firmware version. Wrong firmware upgrade may damage your device and void the warranty.
How to find the hardware version on a TP-Link device
Do NOT turn off the power during the upgrade process, as it may cause permanent damage to the product.
To avoid wireless disconnect issue during firmware upgrade process, it's recommended to upload firmware with wired connection unless there is no LAN/Ethernet port on your TP-Link device.
It's recommended that users stop all Internet applications on the computer, or simply disconnect Internet line from the device before the upgrade.
Use decompression software such as WinZIP or WinRAR to extract the file you download before the upgrade.

TD-W8961ND_V3_150707

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Published Date: 2015-07-07

Language: English

File Size: 1.42 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

1.Fixed misfortune cookie security vulnerabilities.
2.Fixed the issue that can't login the router's web interface after long time to surf the Internet.

Notes:

1.For TD-W8961ND_V3
2.As we have updated the security mechanism on this version of firmware, once you have upgraded to this firmware, you will not be able to downgrade to the old one.

TD-W8961ND_V3_140305

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Published Date: 2014-03-05

Language: English

File Size: 1.38 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

Add the security mechanism.
Fixed the problem router's time can't synchronize from PC successfully.
Banned accessing the firmware upgrading page from WAN.
Fixed the problem that router failed to upload rom-0(Backup configuration).
Solved the problem that the login interface can't save the password correctly in Chrome and Firefox.
Solved the problem that we can’t visit CPE using “IP:Port” after we set up Virtual Server.
Forbidden access to the device through http://wan/lan ip/ or http://wan/lan ip/xxx.htm.
Fixed other bugs and problems.

Notes:

1.As we have updated the security mechanism on this version of firmware, once you have upgraded to this firmware, you will not be able to downgrade to the old one.
2.You have to restore the device to factory default to make the new functions take effect; Click Maintenance->SysRestart, choose Factory Default Settings, Click RESTART button.

TD-W8961ND_V3_120830_FI

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Published Date: 2012-08-30

Language: English

File Size: 1.26 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

The PVC which can get WAN IP will be set as default route for Internet;
Pre-configure 3 PVCs:a. 0/100, Dynamic IP;b. 0/33, Dynamic IP;c. 0/35, Dynamic IP;
LAN Multicast = IGMP V2;
Disable all WAN services;
WLAN is pre-secured and the password is the PIN;
Default Wireless Area: Finland,Time Zone: GMT+02:00;
CLI command sets ip igmp proxy 1 as default.

Notes:

Special firmware only for Finland customers

To Use Third Party Firmware In TP-Link Products

Some official firmware of TP-Link products can be replaced by the third party firmware such as DD-WRT. TP-Link is not obligated to provide any maintenance or support for it, and does not guarantee the performance and stability of third party firmware. Damage to the product as a result of using third party firmware will void the product's warranty.

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