TP-LINK TD-8616 User Manual

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TD-8616
ADSL2+ Modem User Guide 
 
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Chapter 1.   Introduction 
Thank you for choosing the TD-8616 ADSL2+ Modem 
1.1  Product Overview 
The device is designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection for a 
private Ethernet network. 
The Modem is easy to use. The TD-8616 connects to an Ethernet LAN or computers via standard 
Ethernet ports. The ADSL connection is made using ordinary telephone line with standard 
connectors. Multiple workstations can be networked and connected to the Internet using a single 
Wide Area Network (WAN) interface and single global IP address. 
ADSL 
The TD-8616 supports full-rate ADSL2+ connectivity conforming to the ITU (International 
Telecommunications Union) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute) specifications. In 
addition to the basic DMT physical layer functions, the ADSL2+ PHY supports dual latency 
ADSL2+ framing (fast and interleaved) and the I.432 ATM Physical Layer. 
1.2  Main Features 
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  1 10/100M RJ-45 LAN ports (Auto MDI/MDIX), one RJ11 port 
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  Downstream data rates up to 24Mbps, upstream data rates up to 3.5Mbps(With Annex M 
enabled). 
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  Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km. 
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  Quick response semi-conductive surge protection circuit, provides reliable ESD and 
surge-protect function. 
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  High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive bandwidth. 
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  Supports All ADSL industrial standards. 
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  Compatible with all mainstream DSLAM (CO). 
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 Real-time 
Configuration and device monitoring. 
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  Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit). 
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  Supports firmware upgrade and Web-based management. 
1.3  Conventions 
The Modem or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for TD-8616 without any explanations. 
Besides we take procedures in Windows XP for an example to illustrate Chapter 3 Quick 
Installation Guide and Chapter 4 Software Configuration. Parameters provided in the pictures are 
just references for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation.