Tp-Link TD-8616 [8/26] Chapter 2 hardware installation

TD-8616 ADSL2+ Modem User Guide

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

2.1 The Front Panel

Figure 2-1

The LEDs locate on the front panel, which indicate the device’s working status. For details, please

refer to LED Explanation.

LED Explanation:

Name Status Indication

The modem is powered on.

Power

Off

The modem is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected

correctly.

On There is a device connected to this LAN port.

Flash The modem is sending or receiving data over this LAN port.

LAN

Off There is no device connected to this LAN port.

On ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use.

Flash The ADSL negotiation is in progress.

ADSL

Off ADSL synchronization fails. Please refer to Note 1

for troubleshooting.

On The network is available with a successful Internet connection.

Flash There is data being transmitted or received via the Internet.

Internet

Off

There is no successful Internet connection or the modem is operating in

Bridge mode. Please refer to Note 2

for troubleshooting.

) Note:

1) If the ADSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to 2.4 Connecting

the Modem for more information about how to make Internet connection correctly. If you have

already made a right connection, please contact your ISP to make sure if your Internet

service is available now.

2) If the Internet LED is off, please check your ADSL LED first. If your ADSL LED is also off,

please refer to Note 1. If your ADSL LED is GREEN ON, please check your Internet

configuration. You may need to check this part of information with your ISP and make sure

everything have been input correctly. Refer to 4.1.1 Device Information

and 4.2.1 WAN

Setting for more information.