TD-W8901G Easy Setup Assistant2011-01-19

TD-W8901G Easy Setup Assistant addresses a certain group of users that find themselves needing to configure the TP-LINK TD-W8901G wireless router.For starters, the TP-LINK TD-W8901G network device is quite an old model, featuring only the B/G standard for wireless connections. While some users would find that satisfying, the majority may prefer a bit more speed from their router passing through the air and walls and other objects in their household.Thus, if you are experiencing any discrepancy between the original state and the current one of your wireless router and you already checked all the other possible issues such as your ISP (Internet Service Provider) as well as your computer, then you may just have to reset your device and re-configure it.Although many if not all wireless routers have the ability to backup their configuration and then load them up back again after a reset has been performed, the safest way to go is by configure it, once again, from scratch. This is the time to choose between using the dedicated software, in this case the TD-W8901G Easy Setup Assistant, or go manually.If you are not fully confident in configuring the router all by yourself, than it is recommended that you select running the TD-W8901G Easy Setup Assistant and follow the instructions in order to properly setup the device. Once you have started it, the wizard guides you through each and every step of the process.Firstly, you have to plug your provided telephone cable into your router’s dedicated ADSL connection port at one end and into the POTS splitter’s Line connection port at the other end, making sure that the telephone cable within your household is connected to the splitter and not directly to your telephone set.Next, you have to connect your PC to your router using the Ethernet cable bundled with your network device or any other cable of your very own choice. Once you have done these, you may now connect your router to your power outlet through the means of the dedicated power adapter. At this point in time, you can now turn on your router.As soon as the hardware setup is properly carried out, it’s time for the software to be configured. This is where TD-W8901G Easy Setup Assistant truly kicks in and starts by checking your network adapter and its status. The next step is the ISP configuration which requires that you enter your country, ISP, connection type, VPI and VCI as well as the encapsulation mode.According to your selection, the TD-W8901G Easy Setup Assistant’s next step may ask for your account credentials in order to connect to the service. Next, you are demanded to provide a SSID (service set identification) or the wireless network name as well as the network security strength. The wizard automatically verifies the settings that you have chosen and notifies you of the state of the entire process.In conclusion, TD-W8901G Easy Setup Assistant is the best way to go if you are new to router configuration and even if you don’t seem to get it working properly when performing manual setups.