How to Configure TP-Link TD-W8968

Is TP Link TD-W8968 NBN ready?

The TP Link TD-W8968 modem is a popular nbn™ modem router that will also work with SpinTel for FTTN/B, FTTC, HFC, FTTP and Fixed Wireless NBN services.

How Do You Connect Your TP Link TD-W8968 Modem?

Depending on your nbn connection type, connect one of the following:

If there is no NBN Connection Box installed, connect the DSL port at the back of your router to your phone wall socket.
If there is an NBN Connection Box installed, connect the LAN4/WAN port at the back of your router to your NBN Connection Box.
Connect any of the 4 LAN ports on the back of your router to your PC (optional)
Connect the Power port on the back of your router to your power socket

To get connected via your TP Link TD-W8968 modem, you'll need to log into your modem gateway.

Note: This can be done on most mobile devices, but we recommend doing these steps with your PC if you have one.

How Do You Log in To Your TD-W8968 Modem?

To access the modem interface, please make sure your device is connected to your modem through a wired or wireless connection.

1. From your browser, type in http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.

If the IP address does not work or if it has been changed, check your router's IP address. For instructions, click here.

2. Login with the account you set for the modem router, otherwise check the default username and password on the sticker of your modem.

How Do You Set Up Your TP Link TD-W8968 Modem?

1. Once logged in, go to Network. Under WAN Settings, look for PPPoE connection type and click Edit to modify your ISP credentials.

Otherwise, click Add if there's none.

3. On the WAN service setup, select PPPoE for the connection type. Enter the username and password provided to you via email when the order was completed.

Click Save to apply the changes.

Note: If other settings are presented, accept default values

Once done, go to Operation Mode and check the applicable mode

DSL Router Mode - for FTTN/FTTB services
Wireless router Modem - for HFC/FW/FTTP/FTTC services

Your TP Link TD-W8968 modem will automatically reboot if you will change/update the Operation mode.

Wait 3-5 minutes for your TP Link TD-W8968 modem to go online, then test the service. Reboot modem if needed.

If you are still unable to connect, you may try the following:

Go to Network > WAN Settings
Click Advance under WAN service Setup

Update the MTU size to 1492 and click Save to apply.

Note: The normal MTU value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, whilst for PPPoE connections is 1492 bytes. Change the MTU only if it is necessary.