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  • Page 1 High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router...
  • Page 2: Copyright Statement

    Tenda does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of, the product or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3: Special Messages

    Preface Thank you choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start! This user guide instructs you to install and configure the router. This user guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Copyright Statement ................... II Disclaimer of Warranties ..................II I Product Overview ....................1 1 Package Contents ....................1 2 Getting to kno w yo ur router ................1 LEDs on Front Panel ..................1 Buttons & Interfaces on Back Panel ..............2 Label ........................
  • Page 5 3.3 Security ....................39 3.4 Advanced ....................40 3.6 Wireless Extender ..................42 3.5 Access Control ..................72 3.7 WPS Setup ....................76 3.8 Connection Status ..................79 4 Advanced Applications ..................80 4.1 Band width Control ..................80 4.3 DDNS ....................... 82 4.1 Virtual Server ....................
  • Page 6: I Product Overview

    Unpack the package. Your box should contain the following items: If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or dama ged, con tact your Tenda dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in cas e you need to return the product for repair.
  • Page 7: Buttons & Interfaces On Back Panel

    Status Description Solid Indicates a proper connection to the power supply Power is not supplied to the router. Please check the power connection betwe en the power outlet and router. Blinking System is functioning correctly. Solid/Off The unit is malfunctioning. Solid WPS is enabled Device is performing WPS authentication on a client...
  • Page 8: Label

    1→LAN (1/2/3): The local (LAN) Ethernet ports are for cabling the device to loc al computers, switches, etc. 2→WAN: The Internet (WAN) Ethernet port is for cabling the router to a cable or DSL modem. 3→PWR: The power port for connecting the router to power outlet. 4→WiFi: Wireless radio ON/OFF button.
  • Page 9  In an elevated location such as a high shelf, ke eping the number of walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices such as computers and smart phones to a minimum.  Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as home security systems, microwav es or PCs.
  • Page 10: Quick Internet Setup

    II Quick Internet Setup 1 Getting Prepared Before you start the installation process, you need to prepare the following: Item Description Router Find it in your package Please use the power adapter that comes in the package. Using a power adapter with a differ ent voltage rating than Power Adapter the one included with the router will cause damage to the router.
  • Page 11 ① Connect the cable from the incoming Internet side to the WAN port on the router. ② Connect one of the LAN ports on the router to the R J45 (NIC) port on your PC using an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 12: Internet Setup

    ③ Connect the router to a surge protected power strip using the included power adapter. ------------------------------------------------------------ Note Using a power adapter with a different voltage rating than the one included with the Device will cause damage to the Device. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.
  • Page 13 ③ The login window appears. ④ This router will automatically detect WAN connection status when you press the Enter key (This happens when you first time set up the router or when you restore the router to factory default settings). ⑤...
  • Page 14 ⑥ And the Quick Setup screen appears after you clicked the OK button. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are not using the PPPoE or Dyn amic IP (DHCP) Internet connection type, see Static The default Internet connection type is DHCP (Dynamic IP). The router has a preset wireless sec urity key of 12345678 but it is deactivated by factory default.
  • Page 15 user name and password. Select PPPoE if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection and gives you a PPPoE user name and a PPPoE password. Dynamic IP (DHCP) & Wireless Security Setup ① Select Dynamic IP (DHCP). ② The default wireless band is 2.4G and default wireless security key is 12345678.
  • Page 16: Verify Internet Connectivity

    ① Select PPPoE. ② Enter the ISP login name and password . ③ The default wireless band is 2.4G and default wireless security key is 12345678. For better security key, please change the default security key (Security key should be 8 -63 characters). ④...
  • Page 17 If connection status displa ys "Cable i mproperly co nnected! ”, the connection between the Make sure the cable from the incoming Internet side is router and Internet fails. properly connected to the router's WAN port. If nothing is wrong, "Connecting" or "Connected"...
  • Page 18: Join Your Wireless Network

    And if it still displays "Connecting …” try the following steps: ① Make sure physical connections are correctly established. ② Make sure you can access Internet on your PC without using the router. ③ If your ISP uses a PPPoE Internet connection, make sure you entered the correct ISP login name and password.
  • Page 19: Join Your Wireless Network - Windows 7

    Join Your Wireless Network - Windows 7 ① Click the icon on the notific ation area on the botto m right corner. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you cannot find the icon, tr y disabling the wire d network adapter or unplug the Ethernet cable fro m the wi red network adapter of yo ur P C and refresh your de sk top.
  • Page 21 ③ If you see the screen below, you are connecting to the wireless network. ④ Enter the security key and click OK. ⑤ When you see Connected displayed next to the wireless network you selected, you have connected to the wireless network successfully.
  • Page 22: Join Your Wireless Network - Windows Xp

    Join Your Wireless Network - Windows XP ① Right click My Network Places from your PC's desktop and select Properties.
  • Page 23 ② Right click Wireless Network Connection and select View Available Wireless Networks. ③ Double click the wireless network you wish to connect.
  • Page 24 ④ Enter the security key and click Connect. ⑤ When you see Connected displayed next to the wireless network you selected, you have connected to the wireless network successfully.
  • Page 25: Features & Configurations

    III Features & Configurations For more and advanced feat ures, click Advance d on the home page. 1 Status 1.1 System Status Here you can view the Click Advanced on the home page and the Status screen appears. router ’s WAN status and system status as noted below: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connection Status: Displays the router's current WAN connection status: Disconnected, Connecting, or Connected.
  • Page 26: Wan Status

    1.2 WAN Status Click Status -> WAN Status to enter the WAN Status screen as seen below.
  • Page 27: Lan Status

    1.3 LAN Status Click Status -> LAN Status to enter the LAN Status screen as seen b elow. 1.4 Wireless Status Click Status -> Wireless Status to enter the Wireless Status screen as seen below.
  • Page 28: Connection Status

    1.5 Connection Status Click Status -> Connection Status to enter the Connection Status screen. 2 Network 2.1. LAN Settings Click Network -> LAN to enter the LAN configuration screen.Here you can configure the LAN IP address. This IP address is to be used to access the router ’s settings through a web browser.
  • Page 29: Wan Settings

    Configuration Procedures: ① Change the IP address to the one you wish to use, for example, 192.168.10.1. ② Click Save to save your settings. 2.2. WAN Settings Click Network -> WAN to configure your Internet connection settings. Select your Internet connection type: Select PPPoE if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection and gives you a PPPoE user name and a PPPoE password.
  • Page 30 PPPoE Configuration Procedures: ① Internet connection Type: Select PPPoE. ② ISP Username: Enter the ISP login name. ③ ISP Password: Enter the ISP login password. ④ Click Save to save your settings. Knowledge Center ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. MTU : The MTU (maximum transmission unit)is the largest data packet a network device transmits.
  • Page 31 Server Name: This is the descriptive na me of the server. On l y enter it if your ISP provides it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Static IP Configuration Procedures: ① Internet connection Type: Select Static IP. ② IP Address/Subnet Mask/WAN subnet mask/ Gateway/Primary DNS Server/Secondary DNS Server: Enter the ISP information you gathered in 1 Getting Prepared.
  • Page 32 MTU value than the other devices, the data packets have to be "fragmented" to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU value. The best MTU value for Tenda routers is often just the factory default value. In some situations, changing the MTU value fixes one problem but causes another.
  • Page 33 ISP or Tenda suggests changing the MTU value. Below web-based applications might require an MTU change:  A secure website that does not open, or displays only part of a web page  Yahoo email ...
  • Page 34: Port Mode

    2.3 Port Mode Click Network -> Port Mode to enter the WAN port mode screen. Here you can configure the router's WAN speed and duplex mode. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. The best port mode is often just the factory default of "Auto". 2.
  • Page 35: Mac Clone

    2.4 MAC Clone Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) require end -user's MAC address to access their network. This feature copies your current PC's MAC address to the r outer. Click Network -> MAC Clone to enter the MAC Clone screen. Knowledge Center ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.
  • Page 36: Dhcp

    ① Click Clone MAC. ② Click Save to save your settings. To manually enter the MAC address allowed by your ISP: ① Enter the MAC address allowed by your ISP. ② Click Save to save your settings. 2.5. DHCP DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) assigns an IP address to each device on the LAN/private network.
  • Page 37: Dhcp Client List

    ① DHCP Server: Select whether to enable or disable the DHCP server feature. ② Start IP/End IP: You can specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool here. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet a s the router ’s LAN IP address.
  • Page 38: Static Assignment

    2.7 Static Assignment Click Network -> Static Assignment. Here you can specify a reserved IP address for a PC in the LAN. That PC will always receive the same IP addre ss each time when it accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses could be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings.
  • Page 39: Dhcp Server - Guest Network

    ④ Click Save to save your settings. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. If the IP address you have reserved for your PC is currently used by another client, then you will not be able to obtain a new IP address from the device's DHCP server, instead, you must manually specify a different IP address for your PC to access Internet.
  • Page 40: Guest Network

    End IP Address: Specify the end of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the device. ③ Click Save to save your settings. Click Network -> Client List - Guest Network to enter the guest network DHCP client list screen.

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