TP-LINK TD-W8920G Wireless ADSL2 Router Review

April 22, 2008 – 11:49 pm | by Shafiq Rehman

tplink tdw8920g review by shafiq.pk

I had been planning to buy a wireless DSL Router for last few weeks and after doing some online research (yes I do research) about different DSL routers, I finalized the LINKSYS. I was about to buy the linksys wireless DSL router but my friend and colleague Abbas Ahmed (Network Manager) suggested me to buy the TP-LINK which is very cost effective and its performance is much better than linksys.

Moreover the sales guy at TP-LINK distribution office told us some technical specifications and motivated us to buy the TP-LINK.

Why I bought TP-LINK TD-W8920G Router

  1. All-in-one combo box with WiFi, ADSL2 Router and 4 ports for LAN
  2. 108M for Rs.3000 While LinkSys’s 54M was more than Rs.4500
  3. It is really very cheap, I bought this for only Rs. 3000 (USD 48)
  4. It is “Made in China” :)

I took it and configured it at my home and I was amazed that it’s setup is pretty much simple that any novice can install and configure it very easily.

TD-W8920G comes with the following assessories

  • One TD-W8920G 108M Wireless ADSL2+ Router
  • One DC power Adapter for TD-W8920G 108M Wireless ADSL2+ Router
  • Quick Installation Guide
  • One RJ45 cable
  • Two RJ11 cables
  • One ADSL splitter
  • One Resource CD for TD-W8920G 108M Wireless ADSL2+ Router, including:
  • This User Guide and other Helpful Information

The router has eXtended Range™ WLAN transmission technology so that transmission distance is 2-3 times of traditional IEEE 802.11g/b solutions. It is compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. In addition, it also adopts 108M Super G™ WLAN Transmission Technology. I did a thorough test on its extended range with my WLAN enabled Nokia N81-8GB and its extended range is awesome. It’s range varies from 100 – 250 feet depending upon the number of things such as the concrete walls and WAPDA power supply polls etc. Moreover you can maximize the strength of WiFi signals with some simple techniques

Only one thing which disappointed me are its LEDS located at front panel of the router. The ADSL LED keeps blinking while I am connected to internet which creates confusion because constantly blinking LEDS means a sign of some problem in connecting to the ISP.

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  • Awasi Malik

    Hi…I want to exchange my Wateen wimax (motorola) with adsl + router.is any one interested then contact me. Only for Multan.

  • tritran

    Problem is I had conection but can not conect to internet
    Keep asking to contact ISP provider.Why?

  • irfansheikh

    PTCL DSL to Wireless (Guaranteed to Work) Insha ALLAH
    This is the only way you can configure your PTCL dsl or any other adsl2 modem to wireless router e.g any brand tplink, Asus, Linksys etc
    Step 1
    Log in to: Wireless router via 192.168.1.1 change this lan IP to 192.168.1.50
    Save the settings reboot the wireless router or power it off & on again

    Step 2
    Insert the lan cable from DSL Modem to wireless LAN PORT 1 (Not to Wan Port) make sure it fits properly

    Step 3
    In your wireless settings the single blue computer icon next to the clock put the settings by double clicking on it click on properties scroll down to TCPIP click properties again

    Put the following settings in
    Use ip 192.168.1.9
    255.255.255.0
    192.168.1.1

    Use this DNS for PTCL
    202.125.132.12
    203.99.163.243

    click ok and close

    Your internet should be working fine use Internet Explorer or other browser to browse

  • irfansheikh

    PTCL DSL to Wireless (Guaranteed to Work) Insha ALLAH
    This is the only way you can configure your PTCL dsl or any other adsl2 modem to wireless router e.g any brand tplink, Asus, Linksys etc
    Step 1
    Log in to: Wireless router via 192.168.1.1 change this lan IP to 192.168.1.50
    Save the settings reboot the wireless router or power it off & on again

    Step 2
    Insert the lan cable from DSL Modem to wireless LAN PORT 1 (Not to Wan Port) make sure it fits properly

    Step 3
    In your wireless settings the single blue computer icon next to the clock put the settings by double clicking on it click on properties scroll down to TCPIP click properties again

    Put the following settings in
    Use ip 192.168.1.9
    255.255.255.0
    192.168.1.1

    Use this DNS for PTCL
    202.125.132.12
    203.99.163.243

    click ok and close

    Your internet should be working fine use Internet Explorer or other browser to browse

  • Muavia

    it is really intresting now, i have done it and thanks for doing such………..

  • Muavia

    it is really intresting now, i have done it and thanks for doing such………..

  • Shakeel
  • Shakeel
  • Shakeel

    There is bug in firmware of 8920G. Go to following link and upgrade firmware.
    http://www.tp-link.com/support/download.asp?a=1&m=TL-WN620G

  • Shakeel

    There is bug in firmware of 8920G. Go to following link and upgrade firmware.
    http://www.tp-link.com/support/download.asp?a=1&m=TL-WN620G

  • http://facebook sohail

    can any 1 tell me where is the office of tp-link in lahore i have a access point and i want to use the internet of tp-link . can any 1 give me the number of tp-link networks plz plz.03454804832

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  • omair

    price update for tp wireless router.its working great.

    check out the price

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  • omair

    price update for tp wireless router.its working great.

    check out the price

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  • Shakeel

    From where can I buy “TP-LINK TD-W8920G” ? Is it available in Rwp.

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  • Shakeel

    From where can I buy “TP-LINK TD-W8920G” ? Is it available in Rwp.

    Regards
    Shakeel

  • http://www.m-imran.com Imran

    hi,

    fellows i am unable to configure ptcl dsl on my TP-Link TD-W8910G,

    I have trying all the standrad settings ,

    but it is not working :( , while on shiro modem it works fine ,

    any body got hint what i am missing on TP-link

    Thanks

  • http://www.m-imran.com/ Imran

    hi,

    fellows i am unable to configure ptcl dsl on my TP-Link TD-W8910G,

    I have trying all the standrad settings ,

    but it is not working :( , while on shiro modem it works fine ,

    any body got hint what i am missing on TP-link

    Thanks

  • http://www.m-imran.com Imran

    hi,

    fellows i am unable to configure ptcl dsl on my TP-Link TD-W8910G

  • http://www.m-imran.com/ Imran

    hi,

    fellows i am unable to configure ptcl dsl on my TP-Link TD-W8910G

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    plz anyone tell me how to configure TP link 108 M wireless router (TL-WR641G/TL-WR642G) with ZTE modem. ( i m using ptcl dsl).
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  • Sohail

    plz anyone tell me how to configure TP link 108 M wireless router (TL-WR641G/TL-WR642G) with ZTE modem. ( i m using ptcl dsl).
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    Sir,
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    How can I configure this broadband router to work with PTCL Broadband? I have purchased it but my attempt for configuration did not work. I have tried calling PTCL helpline but no response again the on-hold music.

    Please help me. If required, do call me on 0300-6806979.

  • http://www.gulfam.org/ Gulfam Mustafa

    How can I configure this broadband router to work with PTCL Broadband? I have purchased it but my attempt for configuration did not work. I have tried calling PTCL helpline but no response again the on-hold music.

    Please help me. If required, do call me on 0300-6806979.

  • Imran Maan

    I am using PTCL 512KB SHIRO ADSL+2.
    and I hav a WLAN, Wi-Fi enable Mobile Phone,
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  • Imran Maan

    I am using PTCL 512KB SHIRO ADSL+2.
    and I hav a WLAN, Wi-Fi enable Mobile Phone,
    my Question is can i use Internet on my mobile phone via any possible connectivity b/w my E61i and PTCL DSL..
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  • http://www.m-imran.com/ Imran

    hi,

    I need some help, in connecting a Router WRT54G with TP-Link Access Point (TL-WA500G).

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    hi,

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  • Sohail Nasir

    To configure them both , ask user name, password and VCI no from your internet provider. Once your internet connection is ok as confirmed by service provider, switch off adsl modem , fire up your browser and type 192.168.1.1 username admin and password admin. this will open the tp link router page here you should change the ip address of this router to 192.168.1.2 ,click save and reboot the router. Now connect adsl modem networking wire to the LAN port (and not the wan port) of tp link. switch off every thing, then start adsl modem when all lights are green then start tp link and finally your computer .
    Select in connection setting of internet explorer loacal arean network and automatically detect option. Start browsing without making any dialup connection.

  • Sohail Nasir

    To configure them both , ask user name, password and VCI no from your internet provider. Once your internet connection is ok as confirmed by service provider, switch off adsl modem , fire up your browser and type 192.168.1.1 username admin and password admin. this will open the tp link router page here you should change the ip address of this router to 192.168.1.2 ,click save and reboot the router. Now connect adsl modem networking wire to the LAN port (and not the wan port) of tp link. switch off every thing, then start adsl modem when all lights are green then start tp link and finally your computer .
    Select in connection setting of internet explorer loacal arean network and automatically detect option. Start browsing without making any dialup connection.

  • salman

    dear,
    can anybody tell me how to configure my ptcl SHIRO ADSL 2+ modem with TP Link TL-WR642G wireless router.
    i will be very thankful to him/her.
    regards,
    salman

  • salman

    dear,
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    i will be very thankful to him/her.
    regards,
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  • Abid Ishaq

    I am trying to configure my Linksys WAG200G wireless router with Wateen services. It was working before and now I am not able to figure out what is wrong. Would you happen to have any suggestions that I might be able to try. I do have wireless connectivity on all my computers and laptops at home, it’s just the DSL services that are not working. Additionally, I do have DSL connectivity through the network cable, but again, no wirless connectivity.

    I would be highly obliged for any assistance and tips forwarded. Kindly contact on abidishaq@gmail.com

    Regards

  • Abid Ishaq

    I am trying to configure my Linksys WAG200G wireless router with Wateen services. It was working before and now I am not able to figure out what is wrong. Would you happen to have any suggestions that I might be able to try. I do have wireless connectivity on all my computers and laptops at home, it’s just the DSL services that are not working. Additionally, I do have DSL connectivity through the network cable, but again, no wirless connectivity.

    I would be highly obliged for any assistance and tips forwarded. Kindly contact on abidishaq@gmail.com

    Regards

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  • http://www.cyberjots.com Abbas Ahmed

    Krishna,

    If you need to know the maximum length of Ethernet cable, it can be 100m at most. As far as the range of the wireless Ethernet communications possible through this modem is concerned, it is a function of the antenna gain and transmitting power.TP-Link offers quite a lot of choices when it comes to antenna gain. Please visit http://www.tp-link.com/products/product_des.asp?id=58 for one such antenna.

  • http://www.cyberjots.com/ Abbas Ahmed

    Krishna,

    If you need to know the maximum length of Ethernet cable, it can be 100m at most. As far as the range of the wireless Ethernet communications possible through this modem is concerned, it is a function of the antenna gain and transmitting power.TP-Link offers quite a lot of choices when it comes to antenna gain. Please visit http://www.tp-link.com/products/product_des.asp?id=58 for one such antenna.

  • http://kgshrestha.com.np Krishna Gopal Shrestha

    pl. let me know about the how long wire can be connect with this router?

  • http://kgshrestha.com.np/ Krishna Gopal Shrestha

    pl. let me know about the how long wire can be connect with this router?

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    Faizan .. can I contact you for some wireless networking aswell? I am writing you an email :)

  • http://www.dotriz.com/ Riz

    Faizan .. can I contact you for some wireless networking aswell? I am writing you an email :)

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  • http://techfresh.info Muhammad Faizan

    Yes why not !.
    you can email me @ faizandosani@gmail.com for any assistance or help regarding DSL router..
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