How to configure TD-W8960N's LAN port work as WAN port(TD-W8960N work with cable modem)
If you have a cable modem broadband service and you still want to use TD-W8960N as a pure wireless router, you can follow the steps below to configure one of the LAN ports working as the WAN port (We call it "EWAN"---Ethernet WAN).
In the configuration below, we will take Number 1 LAN Port as an example.
Step 1
Connect your computer to either of number 2/3/4 port and power on TD-W8960N.
Step 2
Open the web browser on your computer and type the IP address of TD-W8960N in the address bar (default is 192.168.1.1). Press Enter.
Step 3
Type the username and password in the login page, the default username and password both are admin, click OK to login to the management page.
Step 4
Click Advanced Setup->LAN Ports. Check Enable virtual ports on LAN (1-4) and click Save/Apply.
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Step 5
Click Advanced Setup->Layer2 Interface->ETH Interface, then click Add.
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Step 6
Select an ETH Port as eth0.5/LAN1 and check Default Mode, then click Apply/Save.
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Step 7
Click Advanced Setup->WAN Service, and then Remove all the Interface below.
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Step 8
Click Add.
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Step 9
Click Next.
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Step 10
Check IP over Ethernet and then click Next.
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Step 11
Click Next.
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Step 12
Check Enable NAT and click Next.
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Step 13
Select ipoe_eth0.5/eth0.5 and click Next.
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Step 14
Click Next.
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Step 15
Click Next until Apply/Save.
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Congratulations! Until now, you have finished the EWAN configuration.
If you want to configure TD-W8960N to work with your Cable Modem , you may need some extra settings (MAC Clone). Please follow the following steps to configure your TD-W8960N.
Step 1
Please connect your original computer which used to be connected with your cable modem to either of number 2/3/4 LAN port on TD-W8960N. Then please connect the Number 1 Port on TD-W8960N to the cable modem.
Step 2
Click Advanced Setup->MAC Clone, select eth0.5 -> click Clone ->Save/Apply.
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Step 3
Please REBOOT the Cable modem and the TD-W8960N. ( Very Important ! )
Step 4
Click Device Info->WAN, if you see TD-W8960N already obtained the IP address from your cable modem, that means all the configuration were successfully and you can enjoy Internet now.
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Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.
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