TP-Link TD-8840 User Manual

TD-8840 User Guide

External ADSL2+ ROUTER

Rev：1.0.1

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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.

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.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)

In compliance with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, this product

meets the requirements of the following standards:

• EN55022

• EN55024

• EN60950

SAFETY NOTICES

Caution:

Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

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Package contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

¾ One TD-8840 External ADSL2+ ROUTER

¾ One AC power Adapter for TD-8840 External ADSL2+ ROUTER

¾ One Resource CD for TD-8840 External ADSL2+ ROUTER, including:

• This Guide

• Other Helpful Information

• Quick installation Guide Program

¾ Quick installation Guide

¾ One RJ45 cable

¾ Two RJ11 cable

¾ One ADSL splitter

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If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the product for assistance.

COMMENT

Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 1

1.1 Product Overview ...................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Main Features ........................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Supporting protocol ................................................................................................... 2

1.4 Transmit data-rate ..................................................................................................... 2

1.5 ATM propert .............................................................................................................. 3

1.6 System support ......................................................................................................... 3

1.7 Working environment ................................................................................................ 3

1.8 Electric parameter ..................................................................................................... 3

1.9 Conventions .............................................................................................................. 4

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation ......................................................................... 5

2.1 System requirement .................................................................................................. 5

2.1.1 LED explanation ............................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Rear-panel ................................................................................................................ 6

2.3 Hardware installation procedures.............................................................................. 6

Chapter 3. System Configuration ........................................................................ 8

3.1 Computer Configuration ............................................................................................ 8

3.2 Login ......................................................................................................................... 9

3.3 Web Setup .............................................................................................................. 11

3.4 Software Dial ........................................................................................................... 28

Chapter 4. Advantage management setup ....................................................... 30

Appendix A: FAQ.................................................................................................... 31

Appendix B: Default Config................................................................................... 33

Appendix C: Contact Information ......................................................................... 34

TD-8840 External ADSL2+ Router User Guide

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

TP-LINK® TD-8840 External ADSL2+ ROUTER is the latest product designed and manufactured

by TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. With TP-LINK’s excellent circuit design and high quality

production, we guarantee the ADSL2+ ROUTER’s high performance, great stability and easy to

use.

The TD-8840 uses integrated ADSL2+ transceiver. The AFE supports full-rate ADSL connectivity

conforming to the ITU and ANSI specifications.

In addition to the basic DMT physical layer functions, the ADSL PHY supports dual latency ADSL

framing (fast and interleaved) and the I.432 ATM Physical Layer.

The TD-8840 is a complete plug-and-play solution. With standard Ethernet interface, it can be

directly connected to any 10M/100M Ethernet devices, support Auto-MDIX.

The TD-8840 not only uses html (web mode through Ethernet port) to configure the ROUTER but

also uses external utility software. You can download it from our website (http://www.tp-link.com).

1.2 Main Features

¾ High speed and asymmetry data transmit mode, built-in 4-port switch realize multi-user to

share wide-band internet access

¾ Support All ADSL2+ industrial standards

¾ Compatible with all mainstream DSLAM (CO)

¾ Firmware upgradeable

¾ Provide integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user

¾ Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation

¾ Real-time Configuration and device monitoring

¾ Quick response semi-conductive surge protect circuit, provides reliable ESD and

surge-protect function

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1.3 Supporting protocol

- G.992.1 (G.dmt) - Annex A

- G.992.2 (G.lite) - Annex A

- ANSI T1.413

- G.992.3 (ADSL2) - Annex A and Annex M

- G.992.5 (ADSL2+) Annex A and Annex M

- ADSL dual latency (fast path and interleaved path)

- I.432 ATM physical layer compliant

- Supports RFC2364 (PPPoA)

- Supports RFC2516 (PPPoE)

- Supports RFC2684 (EoA)(Bridged *and Router)

- Supports RFC1577 (IPoA)

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“*” Needs the third-party software.

1.4 Transmit data-rate

¾ Max download data-rate: 24Mbps

¾ Max upload data-rate: 1Mbps

¾ Max line length: 6Km

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1.5 ATM propert

¾ AAL0, AAL5, OAM, RM, and raw cell types supported

¾ Direct hardware support for 4 Receive VCs, with additional RX VCs and TX VCs supported in

software

¾ Full 24-bit Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI)

1.6 System support

¾ Support PVC

¾ Support NAT、DHCP and so on

¾ Support IEEE 802.3、IEEE 802.3u

¾ Support 10Base-T/100BASE-TX full-duplex or half duplex Ethernet

¾ Support Auto-MDIX

1.7 Working environment

¾ Operating temperature: 0 ~40 ℃℃

¾ Storage temperature: -40 ~70 ℃℃

¾ Humidity: 10%~90% (non-condensing)

1.8 Electric parameter

¾ Adaptor power Output: 9VAC/0.8A，50Hz or 60 Hz

¾ Power consumption: 6W Maximum

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1.9 Conventions

The Router or TD-8840, or device mentioned in this User guide stands for TD-8840 External

ADSL2+ ROUTER without any explanations.

Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may

differ from the actual situation.

You can set the parameters according to your demand.

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Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

The TD-8840 maintains five separate interfaces, four Ethernet and one ADSL interface. The

Router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. Place the

Router in a location where it can be safely connected to the various devices as well as to a power

source.

2.1 System requirement

Confirm your computer has been installed with networking interface card (NIC) before connecting

ADSL2+ ROUTER to your computer, with operating system supporting the TCP/IP protocol.

2.1.1 LED explanation

The front panel of ADSL2+ ROUTER includes one power indicator (RED) and seven function

indicators (GREEN), as explained in chart below:

Indicator Description Status Function Details

On Power OK

PWR Power

Off Power fail

Slow flash Self-detecting when power up

ADSL ADSL status

ALARM Mistake

Quick flash Connecting to the telecom network

On Connection to telecom network OK

There is mistake when ADSL transmitting data

or receiving data

ACT Data

Off ADSL normal

On There is data transmitting or receiving on WAN

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port

Off No data transmitting or receiving on WAN port

On 1~4(LAN) port normal

Off Connection on 1~4(LAN) port abnormal

LAN(1-4) Ethernet

Data transmitting or receiving on 1~4(LAN)

Flash

port

2.2 Rear-panel

¾ ON/OFF: Turn on/off the ADSL2+ ROUTER’s power.

¾ Power (9VAC/0.8A input): please do not use any unknown power adaptor, otherwise your

ADSL2+ ROUTER may be damaged.

¾ RESET(reset default): First press the reset button of ROUTER, then turn on the ROUTER’s

power for at least three seconds. It will resume the default manufacturer’s setup.

¾ 1~4(LAN): Connect with your computer’s NIC.

¾ LINE(WAN): Connect to the MODEM Port of Splitter or Connecting the telephone line.

2.3 Hardware installation procedures

The procedure to install the Router can be described in general terms in the following steps:

First Step: Connect the MODEM port of Splitter with the TD-8840 ADSL2+ ROUTER LINE port

by telephone line.

Second Step: Connect category 5 cable with RJ45 jacks to the ADSL2+ ROUTER’s LAN port and

your computer’s NIC.

Third Step: Plug one end of the AC Power Adapter into the Power jack on the Ethernet ADSL2+

ROUTER and the other end to a standard electrical outlet.

Last Step: Check the line connection to see if everything is ready. Power up finally.

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