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Configuration instructions for TP LINK TD-W9970

MJSC
2: Seeker
2: Seeker

‎09-10-2020 10:27 AM

Hello,

 

Does anyone have instructions telling me exactly how to configure my TP LINK ADSL Modem Router Model: TD-W9970 in order to establish a connection to home broadband ?

The Vodafone supplied modem/router will regularly stall and require a reboot as least 3-4 times a week.

I would like to try my TP LINK modem router and see if the connection proves stable.

 

Thank you

 

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clint_flick
12: Established
12: Established

‎09-10-2020 01:30 PM

Hi

You would need a VF Line username and password.

ASK VF.....

 

 

 

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Anonymous
Not applicable
In response to clint_flick

‎09-10-2020 06:28 PM

Thats a pretty old and feeble router to be honest!

In advance as has already been mentioned you'll need to get your username and password from Vodafone.

With that info in hand plug the router into the mains and reset it, then connect it to the VDSL filter in your phone socket.  Connect to the router ideally using a cable, and run the setup wizard, honestly, that should work, and it'll only take a couple on minutes!

MJSC
2: Seeker
2: Seeker
In response to Anonymous

‎10-10-2020 03:22 PM

Thanks for the help so far...

 

My TPLINK with former ISP Plusnet did the job, never dropped out, and with only 2 users looking at news websites, we were hardly putting it under all load at all. My needs now have not changed..

 

In comparison with the Vodafone router, well, I will hold my tongue...

 

Here is what i have attempted today - 

 

Dug out Vodafone paperwork and obtained username & password

Checked old text to me from Vodafone showing username and password

Chat with Vodafone staff today confirming the above username & password

Plugged in the TPLINK - logged on and triggered auto setup

After 5 minutes, connection established, please see as below for connection info - 

 

Device Information

Firmware Version:0.9.1 0.2 v0076.0 Build 170919 Rel.61201n

Hardware Version:TD-W9970 v2 00000000

System Up Time:0 day(s) 00:07:14

DSL

Line Status:Connected

DSL Modulation Type:VDSL2

Annex Type:Annex A/L

 

Upstream

Downstream

Current Rate (Kbps)

3631

17913

Max Rate (Kbps)

3631

18485

SNR Margin (dB)

6.2

3.4

Line Attenuation (dB)

60.5

24

Errors (Pkts)

0

0

WAN

Name

Connection Type

VPI/VCI or VID

IP/Mask

Gateway

DNS

Status

br_8_35_1

Bridge

8/35

N/A

N/A

N/A

Connected

pppoe_ptm_101_0_d

PPPoE

101

0.0.0.0 /0

0.0.0.0

0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0

Connecting

IPv6 WAN

Name

Connection Type

VPI/VCI or VID

IPv6 Address/Prefix Length

Gateway

DNSv6

Status

LAN

MAC Address: (HAD TO REMOVE THIS ACCORDING TO VODAFONE)

IP Address:192.168.1.1

Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0

DHCP:Enabled

IPv6 LAN

IPv6 Address:N/A

Prefix Length:64

Autoconfiguration Type:RADVD

Wireless

Status:Enabled

Schedule:Disabled

SSID:TP-LINK_BBAC

 

The issue is that this part as below never seems to connect even after 20 mins - it flips between 'connecting' & 'disconnected'

 

pppoe_ptm_101_0_d

PPPoE

101

0.0.0.0 /0

0.0.0.0

0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0

Connecting

 

AFAIK correct username & password input.

If I plug the vodafone router back in, after 10 mins all is well.

Perhaps my router is not compatible with Vodafone & BT infrastructure ?

Any clues about what do to next ?

 

Thanks all....

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