Connecting The Modem Router - TP-Link TD-W9970 User Manual

2.2 Connecting the Modem 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. 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 DSL Line.
Method one: Directly connect the modem router to the phone jack with the DSL line.
Method two：Connect the modem router to the phone jack via 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 DSL port of the modem router
Plug one end of the twisted-pair DSL cable into the VDSL port on the rear panel of the modem
router. Connect the other end to the MODEM port of the external splitter.
Step 2: Connect your computer to the modem router.
Method One: Wired
Connect the computer to a LAN port on your modem router with an Ethernet cable.
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