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[[File:TD-W9970_front.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The TP-Link TD-W9970 Modem Front]]
[[File:TD-W9970_front.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The TP-Link TD-W9970 Modem Front]]
[[File:TD-W9970_back.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The TP-Link TD-W9970 Modem Back]]
[[File:TD-W9970_back.jpg|thumb|right|300px|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.
The TP-Link TD-W9970 is for use on any service on networks using Bells' DSL infrastructure. NCF sells these modems to all members.


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 [[Modem manuals (DSL)|manual]].
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 [[Modem manuals (DSL)|manual]].


== Configure router for Dual Mode ADSL/VDSL operation==
== 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.
Your router can support both ADSL and VDSL modes. If necessary, you could switch between ADSL and VDSL plans without having to buy a new router or even reconfigure your existing one.


===Settings for VDSL===
===Settings for VDSL===
We will start with the mode used for VDSL connections.  These include the following NCF DSL Plans:
We will start with the mode used for VDSL connections.  These include the following NCF DSL Plans:
* Freedom 15-10/300
* Freedom 10-7/Unl
* Freedom 25/300
* Freedom 15-10/Unl
* Freedom 50/300
* Freedom 25/Unl
* Freedom 50/Unl


=== Quick Setup ===
=== 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.
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/Wi-Fi button for 6 to 9 seconds and then do step 1.


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


[[file:Td-w9970_setup1.png|600px|Getting started]]
[[file:Td-w9970_setup1.png|800px|Getting started]]


[[file:Td-w9970_setup2.png|600px|Step2]]
'''Region: Canada'''
# Time Zone to '''(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)'''
# Click '''Next'''


[[file:Td-w9970_setup3.png|600px|Step3]]
[[file:Td-w9970_setup2.png|800px|Step2]]


[[file:Td-w9970_setup4.png|600px|Step4]]
'''Quick Setup – Auto Detection'''
# Click on '''No, I want...'''
# Click '''Next'''


[[file:Td-w9970_setup5.png|600px|Step5]]
[[file:Td-w9970_setup3.png|800px|Step3]]


[[file:Td-w9970_setup6.png|600px|Step6]]
'''Quick Setup – DSL'''
# ISP: '''Other'''
# L2 Interface Type: '''VDSL'''
# Enable VLAN ID: '''checked'''
# VLAN: '''35'''
# Connection Type: '''PPPoE'''
# Click '''Next'''


[[file:Td-w9970_setup7.png|600px|Step7]]
[[file:Td-w9970_setup4.png|800px|Step4]]


[[file:Td-w9970_setup8.png|600px|Step8]]
'''Quick Setup - PPPoE'''
# User name: '''ab123@ncf.ca''' (where ab123 is your NCF ID)
# Password: '''••••••••''' (where •••••••• is your NCF DSL Password)
# Confirm password: '''••••••••'''
# Click '''Next'''


=== Add Settings for ADSL Mode===
[[file:Td-w9970_setup5.png|800px|Step5]]
Moving on now to add settings for ADSL mode.
 
ADSL plans include the following NCF DSL Plans:
'''Quick Setup – 3G/4G'''
# Click '''Next'''
 
[[file:Td-w9970_setup6.png|800px|Step6]]
 
'''Quick Setup – Wireless'''
# Wireless: '''Enable'''
# Wireless Network Name (SSID): '''NCF_xxxx''' (where xxxx are the last 4 digits of the modem serial number)
# Channel: '''Auto'''
# Mode: '''11bgn mixed'''
# Security: '''WPA2'''
# Password: '''DSL Password'''
# Click '''Next'''
 
[[file:Td-w9970_setup7.png|800px|Step7]]
 
'''Quick Setup – Confirm'''
# Verify all setting are as entered
# Click '''Next'''
 
[[file:Td-w9970_setup8.png|800px|Step8]]
 
 
'''Quick Setup – Complete'''
# Click Finish
 
'''Stay logged-in'''
# Click '''Network''' (left-hand menu, 4th link from top)
#Click '''WAN Settings'''
 
'''Network – WAN Settings'''
# Click on '''Action: Edit''' (entry with pppoe_ptm_xx_x_x, right-hand side of table)
 
'''Network – WAN Settings'''
# WAN Service Setup, enter...
# Enable IPv6: '''Select'''
# Click '''Advance'''
# Enable SPI Firewall: '''selected'''
# Enable IGMP Proxy: '''un-select'''
# Click '''Save'''
 
=== Add Settings for ADSL ===
Moving on now to add settings for ADSL.
ADSL is required for the following NCF DSL Plans:
* Freedom 6/300
* Freedom 6/300
* Freedom 7/300
* Freedom 7/300
* Freedom 15-1/300
* Freedom 15-1/300


[[file:Td-w9970_setup9.png|600px|Adding ADSL2+ WAN Config 1/2]]


[[file:Td-w9970_setup10.png|600px|Adding ADSL2+ WAN Config 2/2]]
'''Stay logged-in'''
# Click '''Network''' (left-hand menu, 4th link from top)
# Click '''WAN Settings'''
 
'''Network – WAN Settings – DSL WAN Interface'''
# Click on '''Action: Delete''' (1st entry, right-hand side of table)
# Click '''Add''' button
 
[[file:Td-w9970_setup9.png|800px|Adding ADSL2+ WAN Config 1/2]]
 
'''WAN Service Setup, enter...'''
# DSL Modulation Type: '''ADSL'''
# ATM Configuration: '''VPI/VCI = 0/35'''
# Connection Type: '''PPPoE'''
# User name: '''ab123@ncf.ca''' (where ab123 is your NCF ID)
# Password: '''••••••••''' (where •••••••• is your NCF DSL Password)
# Confirm password: '''••••••••'''
# Connection Mode: select '''Always on'''
# Authentication Type: select '''AUTO_AUTH'''
# Enable IPv4: '''selected'''
# Default Gateway: select '''Current Connection'''
# Enable IPv6: '''select'''
# Click '''Advance'''
# Enable SPI Firewall: '''selected'''
# Enable IGMP Proxy: '''un-select'''
# Set DNS server manually: '''selected'''
# DNS Server: '''8.8.8.8'''
# Secondary DNS Server: '''134.117.136.91'''
# Click '''Save'''
 
[[file:Td-w9970_setup10.png|800px|Adding ADSL2+ WAN Config 2/2]]
 
== Additional Settings ==
 
'''UPnP'''
# Click on '''Forwarding''' (left-hand menu, near the middle)
# UPnP: '''de-select'''
 
'''Time Settings'''
# Click on '''System Tools''' (left-hand menu, towards the bottom)
# Select '''Time Settings'''
# Time Zone: '''(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)'''
# NTP Server 1: '''time.nrc.ca'''
# Enable DST: '''checked'''
# Modify DST Start: '''2nd Sunday in March'''
# Modify DST End: '''1st Sunday in November'''
# Click '''Save'''
 
'''Manage Control'''
# Click on '''System Tools''' (left-hand menu, towards the bottom)
# Select '''Manage Control'''
# For the user admin we use the member's '''DSL Password''' – user name & password should not exceed 15 characters
# Enter it once and again below to confirm
# Ensure ICMP (Ping) is set to '''Local only''' (default setting)
# Click '''Save'''
 
'''CWMP Settings'''
# Click on '''System Tools''' (left-hand menu, towards the bottom)
# Select '''CWMP Settings'''
# Ensure that CWMP is '''de-selected''' (default setting)
# Ensure that Inform is '''de-selected''' (default setting)
# Click '''Save'''


== Configure as bridge ==
== Configure as bridge ==
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##'''password:''' admin
##'''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.
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, press the reset/Wi-Fi button 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.
# Click on Quick Setup.
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See screenshots below:
See screenshots below:


[[File:Td-w9970_bridge1.png|600px|Configuring for Bridge Mode 1/4]]
'''Quick Setup – DSL'''
# ISP: '''Other'''
# L2 Interface Type: '''VDSL'''
# Enable VLAN ID: '''checked'''
# VLAN: '''35'''
# Connection Type: '''Bridge'''
# Click '''Next'''
 
[[File:Td-w9970_bridge1.png|800px|Configuring for Bridge Mode 1/4]]
 
'''Quick Setup – Wireless'''
# Wireless: '''Disable'''
# Click '''Next'''
 
[[File:Td-w9970_bridge4.png|800px|Configuring for Bridge Mode 4/4]]
 
'''Quick Setup – Confirm'''
# Verify all setting are as entered
# Click '''Next'''
 
[[File:Td-w9970_bridge2.png|800px|Configuring for Bridge Mode 2/4]]
 
'''Stay logged-in'''
# Click '''Network''' (left-hand menu, 4th link from top)
# Click '''WAN Settings'''


[[File:Td-w9970_bridge2.png|600px|Configuring for Bridge Mode 2/4]]
'''Network – WAN Settings – WAN Settings'''
# DSL Modulation Type: select '''ADSL'''
# ATM Configuration, enter...
# VPI: '''0'''
# VCI: '''35'''


[[File:Td-w9970_bridge3.png|600px|Configuring for Bridge Mode 3/3]]
[[File:Td-w9970_bridge3.png|800px|Configuring for Bridge Mode 3/3]]


[[File:Td-w9970_bridge4.png|600px|Configuring for Bridge Mode 4/4]]
# WAN Service Setup, enter...
# Connection Type: '''Bridge'''
# Click '''Save'''


== Modem Password Setup ==
== 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.
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]]
[[file:Td-w9970_setup11.png|800px|Setting Admin Password]]


== Configuring Time Zone ==
== 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).
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]]
[[file:Td-w9970_setup12.png|800px|Configuring Time Settings]]
 
==Turn on the Firewall==
*Click 'Firewall' in the left column
*Select 'Enable Firewall'


== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Modem Configuration (DSL)]] - for a complete list of instructions for all NCF modems
*[[About DSL modem lights - TP-Link modems]]
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dsl/modem/TD-W9970_V1_UG.pdf TP-Link TD-W9970 manual]
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dsl/modem/TD-W9970_V1_UG.pdf TP-Link TD-W9970 manual]
<!-- *[https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/w/images/f/f8/Modem_Info_Pages_-_TP-Link_505n_v1.0.pdf NCF TP-Link TD-W9970 modem instruction sheet] need to do up a modem info page for TD-9970 -->
<!-- *[https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/w/images/f/f8/Modem_Info_Pages_-_TP-Link_505n_v1.0.pdf NCF TP-Link TD-W9970 modem instruction sheet] need to do up a modem info page for TD-9970 -->
*[[About DSL modem lights - TP-Link modems]]
*[https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/w/images/a/a3/Changing_Wireless_Channels_on_TD-W9970.pdf TP-Link W9970 - Changing WiFi Channels]
*[[Dynamic DNS]]
*[[Dynamic DNS]]
*[[Modem Configuration (DSL)]] - for a complete list of instructions for all NCF modems
*[[Modem manuals (DSL)]]
*[[Port forwarding]]
*[[Port forwarding]]
[[Category: DSL]]
[[Category: DSL]]

Revision as of 13:09, 2 November 2017

The TP-Link TD-W9970 Modem Front
The TP-Link TD-W9970 Modem Back

The TP-Link TD-W9970 is for use on any service on networks using Bells' DSL infrastructure. NCF sells these modems to all members.

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 and VDSL modes. If necessary, you could switch between ADSL 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 10-7/Unl
  • Freedom 15-10/Unl
  • Freedom 25/Unl
  • Freedom 50/Unl

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/Wi-Fi button for 6 to 9 seconds and then do step 1.

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

Getting started

Region: Canada

  1. Time Zone to (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  2. Click Next

Step2

Quick Setup – Auto Detection

  1. Click on No, I want...
  2. Click Next

Step3

Quick Setup – DSL

  1. ISP: Other
  2. L2 Interface Type: VDSL
  3. Enable VLAN ID: checked
  4. VLAN: 35
  5. Connection Type: PPPoE
  6. Click Next

Step4

Quick Setup - PPPoE

  1. User name: ab123@ncf.ca (where ab123 is your NCF ID)
  2. Password: •••••••• (where •••••••• is your NCF DSL Password)
  3. Confirm password: ••••••••
  4. Click Next

Step5

Quick Setup – 3G/4G

  1. Click Next

Step6

Quick Setup – Wireless

  1. Wireless: Enable
  2. Wireless Network Name (SSID): NCF_xxxx (where xxxx are the last 4 digits of the modem serial number)
  3. Channel: Auto
  4. Mode: 11bgn mixed
  5. Security: WPA2
  6. Password: DSL Password
  7. Click Next

Step7

Quick Setup – Confirm

  1. Verify all setting are as entered
  2. Click Next

Step8


Quick Setup – Complete

  1. Click Finish

Stay logged-in

  1. Click Network (left-hand menu, 4th link from top)
  2. Click WAN Settings

Network – WAN Settings

  1. Click on Action: Edit (entry with pppoe_ptm_xx_x_x, right-hand side of table)

Network – WAN Settings

  1. WAN Service Setup, enter...
  2. Enable IPv6: Select
  3. Click Advance
  4. Enable SPI Firewall: selected
  5. Enable IGMP Proxy: un-select
  6. Click Save

Add Settings for ADSL

Moving on now to add settings for ADSL. ADSL is required for the following NCF DSL Plans:

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


Stay logged-in

  1. Click Network (left-hand menu, 4th link from top)
  2. Click WAN Settings

Network – WAN Settings – DSL WAN Interface

  1. Click on Action: Delete (1st entry, right-hand side of table)
  2. Click Add button

Adding ADSL2+ WAN Config 1/2

WAN Service Setup, enter...

  1. DSL Modulation Type: ADSL
  2. ATM Configuration: VPI/VCI = 0/35
  3. Connection Type: PPPoE
  4. User name: ab123@ncf.ca (where ab123 is your NCF ID)
  5. Password: •••••••• (where •••••••• is your NCF DSL Password)
  6. Confirm password: ••••••••
  7. Connection Mode: select Always on
  8. Authentication Type: select AUTO_AUTH
  9. Enable IPv4: selected
  10. Default Gateway: select Current Connection
  11. Enable IPv6: select
  12. Click Advance
  13. Enable SPI Firewall: selected
  14. Enable IGMP Proxy: un-select
  15. Set DNS server manually: selected
  16. DNS Server: 8.8.8.8
  17. Secondary DNS Server: 134.117.136.91
  18. Click Save

Adding ADSL2+ WAN Config 2/2

Additional Settings

UPnP

  1. Click on Forwarding (left-hand menu, near the middle)
  2. UPnP: de-select

Time Settings

  1. Click on System Tools (left-hand menu, towards the bottom)
  2. Select Time Settings
  3. Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  4. NTP Server 1: time.nrc.ca
  5. Enable DST: checked
  6. Modify DST Start: 2nd Sunday in March
  7. Modify DST End: 1st Sunday in November
  8. Click Save

Manage Control

  1. Click on System Tools (left-hand menu, towards the bottom)
  2. Select Manage Control
  3. For the user admin we use the member's DSL Password – user name & password should not exceed 15 characters
  4. Enter it once and again below to confirm
  5. Ensure ICMP (Ping) is set to Local only (default setting)
  6. Click Save

CWMP Settings

  1. Click on System Tools (left-hand menu, towards the bottom)
  2. Select CWMP Settings
  3. Ensure that CWMP is de-selected (default setting)
  4. Ensure that Inform is de-selected (default setting)
  5. Click Save

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.

  1. Connect power and turn on the modem with the button on the back.
  2. Connect an Ethernet LAN cable to one of the yellow rear ports
  3. In the browser's address bar, enter the IP address for the modem interface page: 192.168.1.1
  4. 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, press the reset/Wi-Fi button on the back. Hold for 6 to 9 seconds to reset. The user name and password will now be as above.

  1. Click on Quick Setup.

See screenshots below:

Quick Setup – DSL

  1. ISP: Other
  2. L2 Interface Type: VDSL
  3. Enable VLAN ID: checked
  4. VLAN: 35
  5. Connection Type: Bridge
  6. Click Next

Configuring for Bridge Mode 1/4

Quick Setup – Wireless

  1. Wireless: Disable
  2. Click Next

Configuring for Bridge Mode 4/4

Quick Setup – Confirm

  1. Verify all setting are as entered
  2. Click Next

Configuring for Bridge Mode 2/4

Stay logged-in

  1. Click Network (left-hand menu, 4th link from top)
  2. Click WAN Settings

Network – WAN Settings – WAN Settings

  1. DSL Modulation Type: select ADSL
  2. ATM Configuration, enter...
  3. VPI: 0
  4. VCI: 35

Configuring for Bridge Mode 3/3

  1. WAN Service Setup, enter...
  2. Connection Type: Bridge
  3. Click Save

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.

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).

Configuring Time Settings

Turn on the Firewall

  • Click 'Firewall' in the left column
  • Select 'Enable Firewall'

See also