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54Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide

2.2

The Back Panel

Figure 2-2

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POWER

: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.

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ON/OFF

: The switch for the power.

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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.

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4, 3, 2, 1 (LAN)

: Through the port, you can connect the Router to your PC or the other

Ethernet network devices.

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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.

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Antenna

:

Used for wireless operation and data transmit.

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2.3

Installation Environment

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The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.

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

power source.

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Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a

tripping hazard.

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The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

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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-W8901G , 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-W8901G

Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL LINE port on the rear panel of

TD-W8901G . 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-W8901G .

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 an electrical outlet or power extension. The

electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.

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Figure 2-3

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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

3.1

Configure PC

After you directly connect your PC to the TD-W8901G

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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Figure 3-2

Step 3:

Select

General

tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the

Properties

button.

Figure 3-3

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