Chapter 2. Hardware Installation; System Requirement; Led Explanation - TP-Link TD-8811 User Manual

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

The TD-8811 maintains three separate interfaces, one Ethernet, one ADSL and one power
adapter 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 ADSL Router to your computer, with operating system supporting the TCP/IP
protocol.

2.1.1 LED explanation

The front panel of ADSL Router includes one power indicator and four function indicators, as
explained in the table below:
Name
Status
On
Power
Off
On
USB
Flash
Off
On
LAN
Flash
Off
On
ADSL
Flash
Off
On
Flash
Internet
Off
TD-8811
Power is on.
Power is off.
There is a successful connection on USB port but no activity.
Data is being transferred over the USB connection.
There is no connection on USB port or the connection is abnormal.
There is a successful connection on the LAN port but no activity.
Data is being transferred over the LAN port
There is no connection on the LAN port or the connection is abnormal.
The LINE port is linked up.
The ADSL negotiation is in progress.
The LINE port is linked down.
A successful PPP connection has been built.
Data is being transferred over the Internet on PPP mode.
There is no successful PPP connection or the Router works on Bridge
mode.
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