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TD-W8151N
150Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1
The Front Panel
Figure 2-1
The LEDs, locating on the front panel, indicates the device’s working status. For details, please
refer to LED Explanation.
LED Explanation:
Name
Status
Indication
On
Power is on.
Power
Off
Power is off.
On
The LINE port is linked up.
Flash
The ADSL negotiation is in progress.
ADSL
Off
The LINE port is linked down.
On
A successful PPP connection has been built.
Flash
Data is being transferred over the Internet.
Internet
Off
There is no successful PPP connection or the Router works on
Bridge mode.
On
The wireless function is enabled but no data is being transmitted.
Flash
There is wireless data being transmitted.
WLAN
Off
The wireless function is disabled.
On
There is a successful connection on the LAN port but no activity.
Flash
Data is being transferred over the LAN port.
LAN
Off
There is no connection on the LAN port or the connection is
abnormal.
Flash
A wireless device is connecting to the network by QSS function.
This process will last in the first 2 minutes and then turn off.
On
A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by
QSS function. The QSS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and
then turn off.
QSS
Off
The QSS function is disabled or a wireless device is failed to add
the network.
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150Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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2.2
The Back Panel
Figure 2-2
¾
POWER
: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.
¾
ON/OF
F: The power switch for the Router.
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 for at
least 5 seconds. And the Router will reboot to its factory default settings.
Method two
: Restore the default setting from “Maintenance-SysRestart” of the Router's
Web-based Utility.
¾
LAN
: Through the port, you can connect the Router to your PC or the other Ethernet network
devices.
¾
LINE
: Through the port, you can connect the Router with the telephone. Or you can connect
them by an external separate splitter. For details, please refer to
“2.4 Connecting the Router”
.
¾
Antenna
:
Used for wireless operation and data transmit.
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150Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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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.
¾
Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic
sensitive.
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. 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-W8151N, and insert the other end into the wall socket.
Method two
：
You 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
•
PHONE: Connect to the phone sets
•
MODEM: Connect to the ADSL LINE port of TD-W8151N
Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL LINE port on the rear panel of
TD-W8151N. 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-W8151N.
Step 3:
Power on the computers and LAN devices.
Step 4:
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, and then power
on the device.
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150Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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Figure 2-3
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150Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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Chapter 3
Quick Installation Guide
3.1
Configure PC
After you directly connect your PC to the TD-W8151N 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
.

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