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Product Overview

TD-W8970_V1.0_Datasheet

Manual

300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router
TD-W8970

Utility

USB_Printer_Controller_Utility_Mac

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Published Date: 2022-02-21

Language: English

File Size: 1.75 MB

Operating System: Mac OS 10.15/11.x/12.x

USB_Printer_Controller_Utility_Mac

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Published Date: 2018-10-29

Language: English

File Size: 2.53 MB

Operating System: Mac OS 10.9-10.14

USB_Printer_Controller_Utility_Windows

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Published Date: 2017-02-20

Language: English

File Size: 14.26 MB

Operating System: Win2000/XP/2003/Vista/7/8/8.1/10

Setup Video

FAQs

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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-W8970_V1_140613

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Published Date: 2014-06-13

Language: English

File Size: 7.34 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

Fix the bug that LAN devices in the same group can't communicate with each other if we set Deny in Firewall.
Fix the bug that when there are a lot of files or folders in USB storage device, the web management interface will response very slowly or even crash if we add this folder in sharing path.
Fix the issue that we can't use PPPoE to dial up successfully in Surabaya of Indonesia.
Fix the bug that TD-W8970 can't dial up automatically after a reboot in Kazakhstan, Poland and Syria.
Fix the bug that it won't show ipAdEntAddr node in SNMP when WAN IP < 127.x.x.x.
Fix the bug DDNS function will stop after some time if we use EWAN mode.
Fix other known problems and bugs.
Solved initialization issue in producing.

Notes:

For TD-W8970_V1

TD-W8970_V1_130828

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Published Date: 2013-08-28

Language: English

File Size: 7.07 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

Add the logout option.
Add the support of SLACC.
Improve the virtual server function.
Extend the IPsec pre-shared key maximum length to 255.
Add the "Get from PC" option on the Time Settings page.
Improve the UI.

Notes:

For TD-W8970 V1
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-W8970_V1_130415

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Published Date: 2013-04-15

Language: English

File Size: 6.91 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

Fixed the problem that you can't upload the BIN file.
Fixed the problem that this modem can't automatically detect your 3G modem.
Fixed the problem that the function of 3G backup isn't working sometimes.
Fixed the problem that the media server is not compatible with PS3 or Xbox360.
Added the function of NAT loopback.

Notes:

For TD-W8970 v1

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GPL Code

GPL_TD-W8970_V1

Emulators

Firmware Version	Working Mode	Language
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Note:

1. The emulator is a virtual web GUI where you can experience the TP-Link product management panel.

2. The listed emulators might not have the latest firmware.

3. The features displayed are for reference, and their availability may depend on local regulations. For more information, please refer to the datasheet or product page.