TD-8616B ADSL2/2+ Ethernet Modem User Guide
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¾LAN: Through the port, you can connect the Modem to your PC or the other Ethernet network
devices.
¾LINE: Through the port, you can connect the Modem with the telephone.
2.3 Installation Environment
¾The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
¾Place the Modem in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to
a power source.
¾Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a
tripping hazard.
¾The Modem can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
2.4 Connecting the Modem
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-8616B, 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
•PHONE: Connect to the phone sets
•MODEM: Connect to the ADSL LINE port of TD-8616B
Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL LINE port on the rear panel
of TD-8616B. Connect the other end to the MODEM port of the external splitter.
Step 2: Connect the Ethernet cable. Attach one end of a network cable to your computer’s
Ethernet port or a regular hub/switch port, and the other end to the LAN port on the
TD-8616B.
Step 3: Attach the power adapter. Connect the AC power adapter to the POWER connector on
the rear of the device and plug in the adapter to a wall outlet or power extension.
Step 4: Turn on the TD-8616B and power on the computers and LAN devices.
