TP-Link TD-8816 User Manual

TD-8816
ADSL2+ Modem Router
Rev:2.0.0 1910010536
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-vide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
CONTENTS
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 2
1.1 Product Overview ...................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Main Features ........................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Conventions .............................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation ......................................................................... 4
2.1 The Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 4
2.2 The Back Panel ......................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Installation Environment ............................................................................................ 5
2.4 Connecting the Router .............................................................................................. 5
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide .................................................................... 7
3.1 Configure PC............................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Login ......................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 4. Software Configuration.................................................................... 12
4.1 Status ...................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.1 Device Info .....................................................................................................................12
4.1.2 System Log ....................................................................................................................13
4.1.3 Statistics .........................................................................................................................14
4.2 Quick Start .............................................................................................................. 16
4.3 Interface Setup ........................................................................................................ 16
4.3.1 Internet ...........................................................................................................................16
4.3.2 LAN.................................................................................................................................21
4.4 Advanced Setup ...................................................................................................... 25
4.4.1 Firewall ...........................................................................................................................25
4.4.2 Routing ...........................................................................................................................25
4.4.3 NAT ................................................................................................................................26
4.4.4 QoS ................................................................................................................................30
4.4.5 VLAN ..............................................................................................................................31
4.4.6 ADSL ..............................................................................................................................33
4.5 Access Management............................................................................................... 34
4.5.1 ACL.................................................................................................................................34
4.5.2 Filter................................................................................................................................35
4.5.3 SNMP .............................................................................................................................42
4.5.4 UPnP ..............................................................................................................................42
4.5.5 DDNS .............................................................................................................................43
4.5.6 CWMP ............................................................................................................................44
4.6 Maintenance............................................................................................................ 44
4.6.1 Administration................................................................................................................. 45
4.6.2 Time Zone ...................................................................................................................... 45
4.6.3 Firmware.........................................................................................................................47
4.6.4 SysRestart......................................................................................................................49
4.6.5 Diagnostics.....................................................................................................................49
4.7 Help ......................................................................................................................... 50
Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 51
Appendix B: Troubleshooting............................................................................... 52
Appendix C: Technical Support............................................................................ 62
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Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:
¾ One TD-8816 ADSL2+ Modem Router
¾ One Power Adapter for TD-8816 ADSL2+ Modem Router
¾ Quick Installation Guide
¾ One RJ45 cable
¾ Two RJ11 cables
¾ One ADSL splitter
¾ One Resource CD , including:
z This User Guide
z Other Helpful Information
Note:
)
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
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Chapter 1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TD-8816 ADSL2+ Modem Router .

1.1 Product Overview

The device is designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection for a
private Ethernet network.
The Router is easy to use. The TD-8816 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. The advanced security
enhancements, IP/MAC Filter, Application Filter and URL Filter can help to protect your
network from potentially devastating intrusions by malicious agents from the outside of your
network.
The Router is easy to install and manage. Quick Start of the Web-based Utility is supplied and
friendly help messages are provided for the configuration. Network and Router management is
done through the Web-based Utility which can be accessed through local Ethernet using any web
browser.
ADSL
The TD-8816 supports full-rate ADSL2+ connectivity conforming to the ITU and ANSI
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

¾ 1 10/100M RJ-45 LAN ports (Auto MDI/MDIX), 1 RJ11 port
¾ Downstream data rates up to 24Mbps, upstream data rates up to 3.5MbpsWith Annex M
enabled.
¾ Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.
¾ Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP
¾ Supports PPPoE, it allows connecting the internet on demand and disconnecting from the
Internet when idle.
and CWMP.
¾ Quick response semi-conductive surge protection circuit, provides reliable ESD and
surge-protect function.
¾ High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive bandwidth.
¾ Supports All ADSL industrial standards.
¾ Compatible with all mainstream DSLAM (CO).
¾ Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user.
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¾ Real-time Configuration and device monitoring.
¾ Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit).
¾ Built-in DHCP server.
¾ Built-in firewall, supports IP/MAC filter, Application filter and URL filter.
¾ Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and IP Address Mapping.
¾ Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing.
¾ Supports system log and flow Statistics.
¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
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1.3 Conventions

The Router or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for TD-8816 without any explanations.
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may
differ from the actual situation.
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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
On There is a device connected to this LAN port.
The modem router is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly.
LAN
ADSL
Internet
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
information.
Flash
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.
Off
On
Flash
Off
The modem router is sending or receiving data over this LAN port.
ADSL synchronization fails. Please refer to Note 1 for troubleshooting.
The network is available with a successful Internet connection.
There is data being transmitted or received via the Internet.
There is no successful Internet connection or the modem router is operating in Bridge mode. Please refer to Note 2 for troubleshooting.
and 4.3.1 Internet for more
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2.2 The Back Panel

Figure 2-2
¾ ON/OFF: The switch for the power.
¾ POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.
¾ LAN: Through the port, you can connect the Router to your PC or the other Ethernet network
devices.
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
(about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release
the button and wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings.
Method twoRestore the default setting from “Maintenance-SysRestart” of the Router's
Web-based Utility.
¾ LINE: Through the port, you can connect the Router with the telephone.

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-8816, and insert the other end into the wall socket.
Method twoYou 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
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PHONE: Connect to the phone sets
MODEM: Connect to the ADSL LINE port of TD-8816
Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL LINE port on the rear panel of TD-8816. 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-8816.
Step 3: Attach the power adapter. Connect the 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-8816 and power on the computers and LAN devices.
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Figure 2-3
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

3.1 Configure PC

After you directly connect your PC to the TD-8816 or connect your adapter to a Hub/Switch which
has connected to the Router, you need to configure your PC’s IP address. Follow the steps below
to configure it.
Step 1: Click the Start menu on your desktop, right click My Network Places, and then select
Properties (shown in Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1
Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select Properties.
Figure 3-2
Step 3: Select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties
button.
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Figure 3-3
Step 4: Configure the IP address as Figure 3-4 shows. After that, click OK.
Figure 3-4
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Note:
)
You can configure the PC to get an IP address automatically, select “Obtain an IP address
automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” in the screen above.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection.
Please click the Start menu on your desktop, select run tab, type cmd in the field, and then type
ping 192.168.1.1 on the next screen, and then press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to the screen below, the connection between your PC and the
Router has been established.
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Figure 3-5
If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below, it means that your PC has not
connected to the Router.
Figure 3-6
You can check it follow the steps below:
1) Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct?
The LEDs of LAN port which you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter should
be lit.
2) Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254.

3.2 Login

Once your host PC is properly configured, please proceed as follows to use the Web-based Utility:
Start your web browser and type the private IP address of the Router in the URL field: 192.168.1.1.
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After that, you will see the screen shown below, enter the default User Name admin and the
default Password admin, and then click OK to access to the Quick Start screen. You can follow
the steps below to complete the Quick Setup.
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Figure 3-7
Step 1: Select the Quick Start tab, then click RUN WIZARD, and you will see the next screen.
Click the NEXT button.
Figure 3-8
Step 2: Configure the time for the Router, and then click the NEXT button.
Figure 3-9
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Step 3: Select the connection type to connect to the ISP (We select PPPoE/PPPoA mode for
example here), and then click the NEXT button.
Step 4: Configure the following options provided by your ISP: Username, Password, VPI, VCI
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Figure 3-10
and Connection Type. Then click NEXT.
Step 5: Click NEXT to finish the Quick Start.
Figure 3-11
Figure 3-12
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Chapter 4. Software Configuration

This User Guide recommends using the “Quick Installation Guide” for first-time installation. For
advanced users, if you want to know more about this device and make use of its functions
adequately, maybe you will get help from this chapter to configure the advanced settings through
the Web-based Utility.
After your successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are main menus on
the top of the Web-based Utility, submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus.
On the center of the Web-based Utility, there are the detailed configurations or status information.
To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the SAVE button.

4.1 Status

Choose “Status”, you can see the next submenus: Device Info, System Log and Statistics.
Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
Figure 4-1

4.1.1 Device Info

Choose “StatusDevice Info” menu, and you will be able to view the device information,
including LAN, WAN and ADSL. The information will vary depending on the settings of the Router
configured on the Interface Setup screen.
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Figure 4-2

4.1.2 System Log

Choose “StatusSystem Log” menu, and you will be able to query the logs of the Router.
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Figure 4-3
The Router can keep logs of all traffic. You can query the logs to find what happened to the
Router.
Click the CLEAR LOG button to clear the logs.
Click the SAVE LOG button to save the logs.

4.1.3 Statistics

Choose “StatusStatistics” menu, and you will be able to view the network traffic over Ethernet,
and ADSL.
Figure 4-4
¾ Interface: You can select Ethernet and ADSL to view the corresponding network traffic over
different ports.
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¾ Select Ethernet, and you will see the statistics table as below.
Statistics Table:
Transmit
Statistics
Receive
Statistics
Transmit Frames
Transmit Multicast Frames
Transmit total Bytes
Transmit Collision
Transmit Error Frames
Receive Frames
Receive Multicast Frames
Receive total Bytes
Receive CRC Errors
Receive Under-size Frames
The frames transmitted over the Ethernet port.
The multicast frames transmitted over the Ethernet
port.
The total bytes transmitted over the Ethernet port.
The collision occurred over the Ethernet port when
data is being transmitted.
The error frames over the Ethernet port when data is
being transmitted.
The frames received over the Ethernet port.
The multicast frames received over the Ethernet port.
The total bytes received over the Ethernet port.
The CRC errors occurred over the Ethernet port when
data is being received.
The Under-size frames received over the Ethernet
port.
¾ Select ADSL, and you will see the statistics table as below.
Statistics Table:
The total PDUs transmitted over the ADSL port.
The total errors occurred over the ADSL port when data
is being transmitted.
The total PDUs transmitted over the ADSL port.
The total errors occurred over the ADSL port when data
is being received.
Transmit
Statistics
Receive
Statistics
Transmit total PDUs
Transmit total Error Counts
Receive total PDUs
Receive total Error Counts
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4.2 Quick Start

Please refer to " 3.2: Login".

4.3 Interface Setup

Choose “Interface Setup”, you can see the next submenus: Internet and LAN.
Figure 4-5
Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

4.3.1 Internet

Choose “Interface SetupInternet” menu, you can configure the parameters for WAN ports in
the next screen (shown in Figure 4-6).
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