Chapter 1. Introduction; Product Overview; Main Features; Conventions - TP-Link TD-8616 User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TD-8616 ADSL2+ Modem .

1.1 Product Overview

The device is designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection for a
private Ethernet network.
The Modem is easy to use. Connect the TD-8616 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.
ADSL
The TD-8616 supports full-rate ADSL2+ connectivity conforming to the ITU (International
Telecommunications Union) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute) 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

 1 10/100M RJ-45 LAN ports (Auto MDI/MDIX), one RJ11 port
 Downstream data rates up to 24Mbps, upstream data rates up to 3.5Mbps（With Annex M
enabled）.
 Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.
 Quick response semi-conductive surge protection circuit, provides reliable ESD and
surge-protect function.
 High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive bandwidth.
 Supports All ADSL industrial standards.
 Compatible with all mainstream DSLAM (CO).
 Real-time Configuration and device monitoring.
Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit).
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 Supports firmware upgrade and Web-based management.

1.3 Conventions

The Modem or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for TD-8616 without any explanations.
Besides we take procedures in Windows XP for an example to illustrate Chapter 3 Quick
Installation Guide and Chapter 4 Software Configuration. Parameters provided in the pictures are
just references for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation.
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