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TPLINK TD-W8968 3g setup

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  • 14-09-2015 6:52pm
    #1
    lifeonmars2016
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭


    hi,

    i have mobile broadband with three, i just got a TPLINK TD-W8968 3g modem/router. it says on setup via the CD to connect my ASDL cable to the modem but I only have the dongle thing?

    If i log into the modem itself (tplinkmdem.net), I follow all the steps but at the end I have no broadband connection, any ideas?

    thank you
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    #2
    TheChizler
    Registered Users Posts: 9,426 ✭✭✭TheChizler


    Go through the steps from the start, who's the broadband provider, what service have you signed up for, did they provide any equipment or configuration details?

    Edit: The first line didn't display until I reloaded it! What details have 3 provided?


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    TheChizler
    Registered Users Posts: 9,426 ✭✭✭TheChizler


    I presume you've followed these steps?
    http://www.tp-link.com/en/faq-479.html


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    lifeonmars2016
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭lifeonmars2016


    i followed those steps on your link, used the details that 3 provided. the only difference is that i logged in to the modem on tplinkmodem.net not 196.168.1.1


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    long_b
    Registered Users Posts: 4,934 ✭✭✭long_b


    lifeonmars2016 wrote: »
    i followed those steps on your link, used the details that 3 provided. the only difference is that i logged in to the modem on tplinkmodem.net not 196.168.1.1

    What colours are you seeing on the USB modem?


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    lifeonmars2016
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭lifeonmars2016


    on the modem the power light, the wifi light, the usb light and LAN connection light are on or flashing.


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    lifeonmars2016
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭lifeonmars2016


    on the modem the power light, the wifi light, the usb light and LAN connection light are on or flashing a yellow colour.

    the dongle itself is showing a blue light


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    long_b
    Registered Users Posts: 4,934 ✭✭✭long_b


    lifeonmars2016 wrote: »
    on the modem the power light, the wifi light, the usb light and LAN connection light are on or flashing a yellow colour.

    the dongle itself is showing a blue light

    Solid blue, not flashing?
    does it work when connected to it over ethernet?


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    lifeonmars2016
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭lifeonmars2016


    long_b wrote: »
    Solid blue, not flashing?
    does it work when connected to it over ethernet?

    Solid blue, no connection over Ethernet.


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    long_b
    Registered Users Posts: 4,934 ✭✭✭long_b


    lifeonmars2016 wrote: »
    Solid blue, no connection over Ethernet.

    Did you try Quick Setup? As below
    http://www.maccomputerlessons.com/how_to_install_tp_link_wireless_router_quick_setup_wizard_apple_mac.htm

    Anything in the logs?
    These may be under a System Tools menu on the left somewhere)


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    TheChizler
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    Have you managed to get a connection if you connect the dongle directly to the PC?


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    lifeonmars2016
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭lifeonmars2016


    TheChizler wrote: »
    Have you managed to get a connection if you connect the dongle directly to the PC?

    The dongle is from 3, works fine on the PC. I have no ASDL connection.

    When I run thru the quick setup on the modem, at the end it just says , no ADSL connection, no 3G connection, maybe the modem is unplugged.


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    TheChizler
    Registered Users Posts: 9,426 ✭✭✭TheChizler


    lifeonmars2016 wrote: »
    The dongle is from 3, works fine on the PC. I have no ASDL connection.

    When I run thru the quick setup on the modem, at the end it just says , no ADSL connection, no 3G connection, maybe the modem is unplugged.
    So just to confirm, when you plug the dongle into the pc directly via USB you get a 3G connection and can browse the Internet?

    What model is the 3G dongle? Is it on any of the country lists here


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    lifeonmars2016
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭lifeonmars2016


    I can use the internet no probs when dongle is in the PC.

    Huawei 353 from 3, it's on the list and 3 said it was compatable.


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    long_b
    Registered Users Posts: 4,934 ✭✭✭long_b


    lifeonmars2016 wrote: »
    I can use the internet no probs when dongle is in the PC.

    Huawei 353 from 3, it's on the list and 3 said it was compatable.

    Anything in the log ?


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    lifeonmars2016
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭lifeonmars2016


    long_b wrote: »
    Anything in the log ?

    Nothing in the log that makes sense to me!

    Should I be changing settings on the dongle itself, like the IP address?


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    long_b
    Registered Users Posts: 4,934 ✭✭✭long_b


    lifeonmars2016 wrote: »
    Nothing in the log that makes sense to me!

    Should I be changing settings on the dongle itself, like the IP address?

    I'm not sure.


    Could you try clearing the log, attaching the dongle again and then post the contents of the log here ?
    Might get someone thinking.


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    lifeonmars2016
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭lifeonmars2016


    So, basically the modem I had was for an ASDL with a 3G connection as backup, it has to have an ASDL connection primarily which I didn't. I went on to the tplink site and found the modem I needed, TL-MR3420. Into Harvey Normans, swapped the modems, took me longer to open the damn box than to set it up! Power it up and it worked instantly!

    Thanks for all the help.


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