TP-Link TD-W9970 Review

In addition to being available exclusively in white, the TD-W9970 modem/router features a well-molded shell with no sharp edges and enough airflow on both the top and bottom of the case. The back panel is equipped with two full wavelengths 12.6cm antennas, which provide a 5dBi boost to the 2.4GHz signal. This is five times better than the performance of any router with an inbuilt antenna. The antennae are permanently attached and cannot be removed, although they may be rotated or pushed forward or backward to improve signal reception. Because these antennas are so efficient, less power is required for WiFi, resulting in a cooler-to-the-touch operation of the router.

In the manual or online, you may find detailed instructions on how to set up this router, but it requires a laptop or PC connected to one of the yellow Ethernet ports via an Ethernet cable to do so. 192.168.1.1 should be entered into the address bar of the web browser on the computer (firefox, google chrome, or Internet Explorer). The default username and password are both “admin,” lowercase, and do not contain any quotation marks. According to the manufacturer, a connection to your service provider will be created within a few minutes once the router has automatically detected if your connection is ADSL or VDSL. There is a drop-down box where you may choose from a list of ISPs in quick setup mode, and then you must input your network password as well as your network username. This will be sent to you when you sign up for internet service; if you have any questions, contact your internet service provider.