Tp-Link TD-W8901GB [13/67] Connecting the router

TD-W8901GB 54M Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide

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. 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-W8901GB, 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-W8901GB

Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL LINE port on the rear panel

of TD-W8901GB. 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-W8901GB.

Step 3: Power on the computers and LAN devices.

Step 4: Attach the power adapter. Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the rear

of the device and plug in the adapter to a wall outlet or power extension.