TP-LINK TD-8616 User Manual

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TD-8616
ADSL2+ Modem User Guide 
 
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Appendix B: Troubleshooting 
T1. How do I restore my Modem’s configuration to its factory default settings? 
 
 
 
 
 
   
With the Modem powered on, press and
hold the RESET button on the rear 
panel for 5 seconds before releasing it.
Hold it for 5 seconds
 
Once the Modem is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and you will need to 
re-enter all the parameters.   
Note 
 
T2. What can I do if I forget my password? 
1)  Restore the Modem’s configuration to its factory default settings. If you don’t know how to do 
that, please refer to section T1
2)  Use the default user name and password: adminadmin
3)  Try to configure your Modem once again by following the instructions in the previous steps of 
the QIG. 
 
T3.  What can I do if I cannot access the internet? 
1)  Check to see if all the connectors are connected well, including the telephone line, Ethernet 
cables and power adapter. 
2)  Check to see if you can log on to the Web-based Management page of the Modem. If you can, 
try the following steps. If you cannot, please configure your computer’s IP address referring to 
 then try to see if you can log on to the Web-based 
Management page of the Modem.   
3)  Please enter the VPI, VCI values provided by your ISP referring to 
. If there are any mistakes, please correct the settings and try again. 
4)  If you still cannot access the Internet, please restore your Modem to its factory default 
settings and reconfigure your Modem by following the instructions of this QIG. 
5)  Please feel free to contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists.