TP-Link TD-8817 User manual

TD-8817
ADSL2/2+ Ethernet/USB Router
Rev: 1.0.2
1910010018

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-vide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your package:
¾One TD-8817 ADSL2/2+ Ethernet/USB Router
¾One AC power Adapter for TD-8817 ADSL2/2+ Ethernet/USB Router
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One RJ45 cable
¾One USB cable
¾Two RJ11 cables
¾One ADSL splitter
¾One Resource CD , including:
zThis User Guide
zUSB Driver
zOther Helpful Information
)Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.

CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 1
1.1 Product Overview ...................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Main Features ........................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Conventions .............................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation ......................................................................... 3
2.1 The Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 3
2.2 The Back Panel......................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Installation Environment ............................................................................................ 4
2.4 Hardware installation procedures.............................................................................. 4
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide .................................................................... 5
3.1 Configure PC............................................................................................................. 5
3.2 USB Configuration .................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Login ....................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 4. Software Configuration.................................................................... 13
4.1 Status ...................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Quick Start .............................................................................................................. 14
4.3 Interface Setup........................................................................................................ 14
4.3.1 Internet ...........................................................................................................................15
4.3.2 LAN.................................................................................................................................19
4.4 Advanced Setup...................................................................................................... 22
4.4.1 Firewall ...........................................................................................................................22
4.4.2 Routing ...........................................................................................................................22
4.4.3 NAT ................................................................................................................................23
4.4.4 QoS ................................................................................................................................27
4.4.5 VLAN ..............................................................................................................................29
4.4.6 ADSL ..............................................................................................................................31
4.5 Access Management............................................................................................... 32
4.5.1 ACL.................................................................................................................................32
4.5.2 Filter................................................................................................................................33
4.5.3 SNMP .............................................................................................................................41
4.5.4 UPnP ..............................................................................................................................41
4.5.5 DDNS .............................................................................................................................42
4.5.6 CWMP ............................................................................................................................42
4.6 Maintenance............................................................................................................ 43
4.6.1 Administration.................................................................................................................43
4.6.2 Time Zone ......................................................................................................................44

4.6.3 Firmware.........................................................................................................................45
4.6.4 System Restart...............................................................................................................47
4.6.5 Diagnostic.......................................................................................................................48
4.7 Help......................................................................................................................... 48
Appendix A: Specification..................................................................................... 50

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the TD-8817 ADSL2/2+ Ethernet/USB Router. The device is designed to
provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection for a private Ethernet network.
TD-8817 connects 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. The advanced security enhancements, IP/MAC Filter,
Application Filter and URL Filter can help to protect your network from potentially devastating
intrusions by malicious agents from the outside of your network.
Quick Start of the Web-based Utility is supplied and friendly help messages are provided for the
configuration. Network and Router management is done through the Web-based Utility which can
be accessed through local Ethernet using any web browser.
ADSL
TD-8817 supports full-rate ADSL2+ connectivity conforming to the ITU and ANSI 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
¾One 10/100M RJ-45 LAN ports (Auto MDI/MDIX), one RJ11 port, one USB 1.1 port.
¾Downstream data rates up to 24Mbps, upstream data rates up to 3.5Mbps（With Annex M
enabled）.
¾Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.
¾Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP and CWMP.
¾Supports PPPoE, it allows connecting the internet on demand and disconnecting from the
Internet when idle.
¾Quick response semi-conductive surge protection circuit, provides reliable ESD and
surge-protect function.
¾High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive bandwidth.
¾Supports All ADSL industrial standards.
¾Compatible with all mainstream DSLAM (CO).
¾Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user.
¾Real-time Configuration and device monitoring.
¾Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit).
¾Built-in DHCP server.

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¾Built-in firewall, supports IP/MAC filter, Application filter and URL filter.
¾Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and IP Address Mapping.
¾Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing.
¾Supports system log and flow Statistics.
¾Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
1.3 Conventions
The Router or device mentioned in this User guide stands for TD-8817 without any explanations.
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may
differ from the actual situation.

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Chapter 2. Hardware Installation
2.1 The Front Panel
Figure 2-1
The LEDs are located on the front panel, they indicate the device’s working status. For details,
please refer to LED Explanation.
LED Explanation:
Indicator Description Status Function Details
USB USB status
On
Off
Flash
Connection to telecom network is OK
Connection on USB port is abnormal
Data is transmitting or receiving
LAN Ethernet
On
Off
Flash
Connection to telecom network is OK
Connection on LAN port abnormal
Data is transmitting or receiving
ADSL ADSL
status
Slow flash
Quick flash
On
Connection to telecom network is abnormal
Connecting to the telecom network
Connection to telecom network is OK
Act Data
Flash
Off
There is data transmitting or receiving on WAN
port
No data transmitting or receiving on WAN port
Power Power
On
Off
Power OK
Power fail
2.2 The Back Panel
Figure 2-2
¾ON/OFF: The switch for the power.
¾POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.
¾RESET: There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults.
Method one: When the device is working, please press the reset button of the Router, keep
the reset button pressed down for more than five seconds.
Method two：Restore the default setting from “Maintenance-SysRestart” of the Router's

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Web-based Utility.
¾LAN: Through the port, you can connect the Router to your PC or the other Ethernet network
devices.
¾USB: Connect with your computer’s USB interface
¾LINE: Through the port, you can connect the Router with the telephone.
2.3 Installation Environment
¾The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
¾Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to
a power source.
¾Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a
tripping hazard.
¾The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
2.4 Hardware installation procedures
The procedure to install the Router can be described in the following steps:
First Step: Connect the Modem port of Splitter with the LINE port of the Router by telephone line.
Second Step: Connect category 5 cable with RJ45 jacks to Router’s LAN port and your
computer’s NIC. Or connect USB cable to ADSL2+ Router’s USB port and your computer’s USB
interface. ( When you connect your PC to the Router through the USB port, please install the USB
driver first. For the detailed operation please refer to “3.2 USB Configuration” in User Guide.)
Third Step: Plug one end of the provided AC Power Adapter( 9V/ 0.8A ) into the Power jack on
the Router and the other end to a standard electrical outlet( 220V～50/ 60HZ ).
Last Step: Check the line connection to see if everything is ready. Power up finally.
Figure 2-3