Chapter 2. hardware installation, 1 the front panel, 2 the back panel – TP-Link ETHERNET ROUTER TD-8816 User Manual
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TD-8816
ADSL2/2+ Ethernet 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
LED Explanation:
LED
Status
Indication
On
There is a successful connection on LAN port but no activity
Flash
Data is being transferred over the LAN connection
LAN
Off
There is no connection on LAN port or the connection is
abnormal
On
The LINE port is linked up
Flash
The ADSL Router is training
ADSL
Off
The LINE port is linked down
On
A successful PPP connection has been established
Flash
Data is being transferred over the Internet
Internet
Off
There is no successful PPP connection or the Router works on
Bridge mode
On
Power is OK
Power
Off
Power is failed
2.2 The Back Panel
Figure 2-2
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On/OFF: The switch for the power.
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POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.
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RESET: There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults.
Method one: With the Router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button
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