TP-LINK TD-8816 User Manual

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TD-8816
ADSL2+ Modem Router 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 
On 
The modem router is powered on. 
Power 
Off 
The modem router is off. Please ensure that the power 
adapter is connected correctly. 
On 
There is a device connected to this LAN port. 
Flash 
The modem router 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 
router is operating in Bridge mode. Please refer to 
Note 2
 
for troubleshooting. 
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Note:
 
1.  If the ADSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to 
2.4 Connecting 
the Router
 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 Info
 and 
4.3.1 Internet
 for more 
information.