TD-8816 ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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2.2 The Back Panel
Figure 2-2
¾ ON/OFF: The switch for the power.
¾ POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.
¾ LAN: Through the port, you can connect the Router to your PC or the other Ethernet network
devices.
¾ RESET: There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults.
Method one: With the Router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button
(about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release
the button and wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings.
Method two：Restore the default setting from “Maintenance-SysRestart” of the Router's
Web-based Utility.
¾ LINE: Through the port, you can connect the Router with the telephone.
2.3 Installation Environment
¾ The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
¾ Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to
a power source.
¾ Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a
tripping hazard.
¾ The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
2.4 Connecting the Router
Before installing the device, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is
available. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. You need to connect the device to the
phone jack, the power outlet, and your computer or network. Before cable connection, cut off the
power supply and keep your hands dry. You can follow the steps below to install it.
Step 1: Connect the ADSL Line.
Method one: Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL LINE port on
the rear panel of TD-8816, and insert the other end into the wall socket.
Method two：You can use a separate splitter. External splitter can divide the data and
voice, and then you can access the Internet and make calls at the same time. The
external splitter has three ports:
• LINE: Connect to the wall jack
