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TD-8840T ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ On/OFF: The switch for the power. ¾ 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 for at least 5 seconds. And the Router will reboot to its factory default settings. Method two：Restore the default setting from "Maintenance-SysRestart" of the Router's Web-based Utility. ¾ LAN (1~4): Through the port, you can connect the Router to your PC or the other Ethernet network devices. ¾ LINE: Through the port, you can connect the Router to the splitter or to the Internet directly. 2.3 Installation Environment ¾ The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. ¾ Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. ¾ Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard. ¾ The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop. 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. You need to connect the device to the phone jack, the power outlet, and your computer or network. 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-8840T, 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-8840T Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL LINE port on the rear panel of TD-8840T. 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-8840T. Step 3: Attach the power adapter. Connect the AC power adapter to the POWER connector on the rear of the device and plug in the adapter to a wall outlet or power extension. Step 4: Turn on the TD-8840T and power on the computers and LAN devices. 5

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TD-8840T
ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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On/OFF:
The switch for the power.
¾
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 for at
least 5 seconds. And the Router will reboot to its factory default settings.
Method two
：
Restore the default setting from “Maintenance-SysRestart” of the Router's
Web-based Utility.
¾
LAN (1~4):
Through the port, you can connect the Router to your PC or the other Ethernet
network devices.
¾
LINE:
Through the port, you can connect the Router to the splitter or to the Internet directly.
2.3
Installation Environment
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The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
¾
Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to
a power source.
¾
Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a
tripping hazard.
¾
The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
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. You need to connect the device to the
phone jack, the power outlet, and your computer or network. 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-8840T, 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-8840T
Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL LINE port on the rear panel
of TD-8840T. 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-8840T.
Step 3:
Attach the power adapter. Connect the AC power adapter to the POWER connector on
the rear of the device and plug in the adapter to a wall outlet or power extension.
Step 4:
Turn on the TD-8840T and power on the computers and LAN devices.