Configure a TP-Link router for Performa Pro ADSL Broadband

Quick Overview...

This guide will show you how to setup a TP-Link router (TD-W8961N) ready for Performa Pro ADSL Broadband.

To restore the router to factory settings, press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for 10 seconds, all of the lights should flash once to indicate that the router has been restored, it will then restart ready to be configured.

With new connections, your router will be delivered pre-configured but if it does need to be restored or reset, you will need to call or email us for the DSL username & password, all of the other settings can be found below...

Detailed instructions...

Step: #1 Router Login

Open your preferred web browser, delete anything already in the address bar.

Type 192.168.1.1

Press Enter

This will show the Router Login page, use the following login info...

  • Username: admin
  • Password: admin

Click Login



Step: #2 Quick Setup
Click NEXT

Step: #3 Select Time Zone

Time Zone: London

Click NEXT

 



Step: #4 Internet Settings

You may need to call or email us for the DSL username & password

  • Country: UK
  • ISP: BT
  • ISP Connection Type: PPPoA or PPPoE/PPPoA
  • Username: Your DSL username
  • Password: Your DSL password
  • VPI: 0
  • VCI: 38
  • Connection Type: PPPoA VC-Mux

Click NEXT

 



Step: #5 ISP Settings

If you are resetting / restoring the router, the only part you would need to configure here is the Wireless Network Name. When restoring the router, the original WiFi password will always be setup automatically to match the password on the base of the router.

  • Access Point: Activated
  • SSID: WebMateWiFi
  • Broadcast SSID: YES
  • Authentication Type: WPA2-PSK
  • Encription: AES
  • Pre-Shared Key: WiFi password (As on the base of the router)

To complete the setup, click EXIT



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