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  • Page 1 600Mbps Wireless N Router  User Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Statement

    Tenda reserves the right to make changes to the products without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Tenda does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product described herein. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information and recommendations in this document do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied.

  • Page 3: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Preface Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start with AC18. Conventions The typographical elements that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Item Presentation Example Cascading menus > System > Live Users...

  • Page 4: Additional Information

    For more information, search this product model on our website at http://www.tendacn.com. Technical Support If you need more help, contact us by any of the following means. We will be glad to assist you as soon as possible. Global: (86) 755-27657180 Canada: 1-888-998-8966 support@tenda.com.cn Hotline Email Hong Kong: 00852-81931998 http://www.tendacn.com tendasz...
  • Page 5 Contents Get to Know Your Device ..........................7 1.1 Introduction ..............................7 1.2 Features ................................7 1.3 Environment ..............................8 1.4 Overview ................................8 Quick Internet Setup ..........................11 2.1 Internet Setup through a Smart Phone ......................11 2.2 Internet Setup through a Computer ......................... 12 2.3 Importing the PPPoE User name and Password from the Original Router ............
  • Page 6 7.3 Removing a device from Blacklisted Devices List ....................43 7.4 Application Scenario ............................43 MAC Address Filter ........................... 44 8.1 Adding a MAC Address Filter Rule ........................45 8.2 Removing a MAC Address Filter Rule ........................ 45 8.3 Application Scenario ............................46 IP-MAC Binding ............................

  • Page 7: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to Know Your Device Introduction F9 is a wireless router that helps you quickly set up wired and wireless internet connections at home. It boasts four external antennas and offers a wireless transmission rate of as high as 600 Mbps. With excellent wall penetration performance, it provides high-quality WiFi coverage.

  • Page 8: Led Indicators

    Environment The router should be used in an indoor environment that meeting the following demands:  Place it in an environment with the temperature of 0 °C - 40 °C, the humidity of 10 % - 90 %RH non-condensing and well-ventilation. ...
  • Page 9 LED Indicator Status Description The LAN port is not connected, or not connected properly. Solid on The WAN port is connected properly. Blinking The WAN port is transmitting or receiving data. The WAN port is not connected, or not connected properly. The LED indicator is reserved.
  • Page 10 Label The label on the bottom panel of the router presents default access address, WiFi name, and so on. 1. The default login address. It is used to log in to the web UI of the router. You can also use 192.168.0.1 to log in to the web UI.

  • Page 11: Quick Internet Setup

    Quick Internet Setup Internet Setup through a Smart Phone Step 1 Connect the router. Power on the router using the included powered adapter. Connect the Ethernet cable with internet connectivity to the WAN port of the router. Step 2 Use a wireless device, such as a smart phone, to connect to the WiFi name labeled on the bottom panel of the router.

  • Page 12: Internet Setup Through A Computer

    Step 4 The router detects the connection type automatically. Enter the required information based on the onscreen instruction. Take PPPoE an example. Connection Type: Select PPPoE. User Name: Enter the PPPoE user name and password provided by your internet service provider (ISP). Password: Enter the PPPoE password provided by your ISP.
  • Page 13 Step 2 Start a web browser on the computer, enter tendawifi.com or 192.168.0.1 in the address bar, and press Enter. Step 3 The router detects the connection type automatically. Enter the required information based on the onscreen instruction. Take PPPoE an example. Connection Type: Select PPPoE.
  • Page 14 --End Configuration Succeeded.

  • Page 15: Importing The Pppoe User Name And Password From The Original Router

    The router will redirect to the web UI of the router. If you want to configure more functions, refer to the following parts in this user guide. Importing the PPPoE User name and Password from the Original Router If you use this router to replace an original one and you have set up a dial-up connection on the original router, perform the following steps to import the PPPoE user name and password to this router from the original router.
  • Page 16 Step 1 Power on the original router and this router. Step 2 Connect the WAN port of the original router to any LAN port of this router using an Ethernet cable. When all the LAN LED indicators of this router turn to solid on for 3 seconds from quick blinking, the PPPoE user name and password are succeeded in importing.

  • Page 17: Layout

    This button is used to cancel the settings you have configuration. A QR code will appear after clicking Tenda App. You can scan it to download Tenda App for remote management. Tenda App can help you configure the following functions: Accelerate WiFi, WiFi Schedule, Transmit Power, and so on.

  • Page 18: Internet Connection Status

    Status In Status page, you can check internet connection status, online devices, and real-time speed, and system information. When you configure the internet settings, but cannot access the internet, you can refer to the instructions on this page to solve the problem. Choose Status to enter the page.
  • Page 19 “WAN port disconnected. Please connect an Ethernet cable with internet connectivity to the port.” is displayed, check whether the Ethernet cable with internet connectivity is connected to the WAN port of the router properly. If it is connected properly, but the WAN LED indicator is off, contact your ISP. “Failed.

  • Page 20: System Information

    “Internet is inaccessible. Please contact your ISP.” is displayed, please enter correct IP address and other parameters. If the parameters are correct but the problem persists, contact your ISP. Online Devices and Real-Time Speed In this part, you can check the number of clients and current downloading/uploading speed in LAN. If you want to know details about the downloading/uploading speed of each client, please refer to Bandwidth Control.
  • Page 21 Parameters Description Parameters Description Connection Type It specifies the connection type of the router. Connection Duration It specifies the connection duration that the router is connected to the internet. It specifies the MAC address of WAN port of the router. WAN MAC Address After you perform MAC address clone, you can check whether the WAN MAC address is changed to the one you clone.

  • Page 22: Internet Settings

    Internet Settings In the Internet settings page, you can configure the settings to enable the router to access the internet. Choose Internet Settings to enter the page. Parameters Description Parameters Description Select an operating mode according to the following descriptions: ...

  • Page 23: Pppoe

    Parameters Description  DHCP: The ISP does not provide any parameters for internet access.  Static IP address: The ISP provides a static IP address and other related parameters for internet access. PPPoE user name and Enter the PPPoE user name and password provided by your ISP. password IP address, subnet mask, default gateway,...

  • Page 24: Static Ip Address

    Wait for a moment, when the Connection Status displays “Connected. You can access the internet.”, the router is connected to the internet successfully. DHCP Configuration Procedure Step 1 Choose Internet Settings. Step 2 Connection Type: Select DHCP. Step 3 Click OK to apply the settings. --End Wait for a moment.

  • Page 25: Wisp Mode

    --End Wait for a moment. When the Connection Status displays “Connected. You can access the internet.”, the router is connected to the internet successfully. WISP Mode In WISP mode, the router can extend a WiFi signal of ISP for internet access. Also, it can extend WiFi signals nearby.
  • Page 26 “Connected. You can access the internet.”, the router is connected to the internet successfully. Application Scenario Jack purchases F9 to provide wired and wireless networks. The ISP provides the following parameters:  The Name of the Access Point: Tenda_XXXXXX ...
  • Page 27 Wait for a moment and log in to the web UI again. When the page displays “Connected. You can access the internet.”, the router is connected to the internet successfully. Verification Check whether the wireless clients, such as smart phones, can connect to the wireless network of F9 for internet access.

  • Page 28: Universal Repeater Mode

    Universal Repeater Mode In Universal Repeater mode, the router extends the upstream wireless network to cover wider area for better internet surfing experience. Universal Repeater Mode Configuration Step 1 Choose Internet Settings. Step 2 Select Universal Repeater. Step 3 Select the WiFi name of upstream router. Step 4 Enter the password of the upstream router in the Password of the upstream WiFi network box, which is 12345678 in this example.
  • Page 29 Application Scenario Jack purchases F9 to provide wired and wireless networks. The router locates at living room, so the WiFi signal is strong in living room and main bedroom, but in washing room and second bedroom, the WiFi signal is too poor to surf the internet.
  • Page 30  WiFi Password: 12345678 Configuration Procedure Step 1 Log in to the web UI of the router, and choose Internet Settings. Step 2 Select Universal Repeater. Step 3 Select the wireless name of original router, which is Tenda_XXXXXX in this example. Step 4 Enter the password of the original router in the Password of the upstream WiFi network box, which is 12345678 in this example.
  • Page 31 Connect to the WiFi signal anywhere at home using a smart phone and check whether it can surf the internet normally. The WiFi name and password of F9 can be checked in Wireless Settings > WiFi Name and Password part.
  • Page 32 Jack already has purchased a wired router to provide wired network. Now, wireless coverage is required. Solution Add a F9 and set the operating mode to AP. Connect any port of F9 to the LAN port of the wired router.
  • Page 33 The following diagram is for reference. Configuration Procedure Step 1 Choose Internet Settings. Step 2 Select AP. Step 3 Click OK to apply the settings. Step 4 Click OK on the pop-up window. --End Wait for a moment and log in to the web UI again. When the page displays “Connected.
  • Page 34 Verification Check whether the wireless device, such as smart phones can connect to F9 for internet access.

  • Page 35: Wireless Settings

    Wireless Settings In wireless Settings page, you can enable/disable wireless function of the router, change WiFi name and password, change WiFi signal strength, set WiFi schedule, and change the wireless parameters. Choose Wireless Settings to enter the page. WiFi On/Off Button By default, the router enables WiFi function.

  • Page 36: Wifi Name And Password

    Status Description The WiFi function is enabled. The WiFi function is disabled. WiFi Name and Password In this part, you can change the WiFi name, security mode, and WiFi password. Parameters Parameters Description It specifies the wireless network name. When the router is connected to the internet WiFi Name successfully, wireless clients, such as smart phones, can connect to this name for internet access.

  • Page 37: Wifi Signal Strength

    Step 2 WiFi Name: Set WiFi Name to Tenda_XXXXXX. Step 3 WiFi Password: Set WiFi Password to 12345678. Step 4 Click OK to apply the settings. --End After the configuration, wireless clients, such as smart phones, can connect to Tenda_XXXXXX for internet access. WiFi Signal Strength In this part, you can change WiFi signal strength.

  • Page 38: Wifi Schedule

    WiFi Schedule In this part, you can configure WiFi schedule. After the settings take effect, the WiFi will be turned off during the period you set. By default, the WiFi Schedule is disabled. After the WiFi is turned off, if you want to turn it on, press the WiFi button on the rear panel of the router.

  • Page 39: Wireless Parameters

    In this part, you can configure WPS function. The WPS function enables wireless devices to quickly connect to an encrypted WiFi network of the router. This function is disabled by default. Enabling the WPS function via web UI To connect a wireless device to the router using the WPS function, select the Enable, and follow the onscreen instruction.
  • Page 40 Parameters Parameters Description Network Mode  11b: It indicates that clients compliant with 802.11b can connect to the router. The maximum wireless rate is 11 Mbps.  11g: It indicates that clients compliant with 802.11g can connect to the router. The Network Mode maximum wireless rate is 54 Mbps.

  • Page 41: Bandwidth Control

    Bandwidth Control In Bandwidth Control page, you can check the information of online devices, set the maximum download/upload speed for each device, and allow/disallow the devices to access the internet. Choose Bandwidth Control to enter this page. Parameters Parameters Description Device Name It displays the information of online devices including device name and IP address.

  • Page 42: Setting Download/Upload Limit

    Setting Download/Upload Limit Step 1 Choose Bandwidth Control to enter the page. Step 2 Find the corresponding device according to the device name and set the download or upload limit. Step 3 Click OK to apply the settings. --End Blocking a Device Step 1 Choose Bandwidth Control to enter the page.

  • Page 43: Removing A Device From Blacklisted Devices List

    --End Application Scenario Jack purchases F9 to provide wired and wireless network. He finds multiple devices sharing the connection often compete for bandwidth. To ensure that every device can access the internet properly, he specifies the maximum download/upload speed for each device.

  • Page 44: Mac Address Filter

    MAC Address Filter In MAC Address Filter part, you can allow/disallow the device to access the internet. If you find unknown devices are connected to your router in Bandwidth Control page, you can configure MAC Address Filter function to block the device.

  • Page 45: Adding A Mac Address Filter Rule

    Adding a MAC Address Filter Rule Step 1 Choose Advanced to enter the page. Step 2 Filter Mode: Set Filter Mode to Blacklist. Step 3 Blacklisted MAC Address: Enter a MAC address of blacklisted device, which is C8:3A:35:13:05:18 in this example.

  • Page 46: Application Scenario

    Application Scenario Jack purchases F9 to provide wired and wireless network. He usually finds unknown devices are connected to his router in Bandwidth Control page. So he only allows the devices belonging to his families to access the internet through the router.

  • Page 47: Ip-Mac Binding

    IP-MAC Binding In IP-MAC Binding part, you can assign an IP address to a specified device in LAN. So when the device is connected to the router, it always obtains the fixed IP address. This function is often used in combination with the Port Forwarding, DDNS functions. Choose Advanced to enter the page.

  • Page 48: Removing An Ip-Mac Binding Rule

    Step 4 Click Step 5 Click OK to apply the settings. --End After the settings take effect, the device whose MAC address is C8:3A:35:13:05:18 always obtains the IP address 192.168.0.110. Removing an IP-MAC Binding Rule Step 1 Choose Advanced to enter the page. Step 2 Click corresponding to the rule you want to remove.

  • Page 49: Port Forwarding

    Port Forwarding In Port Forwarding part, you can add Port Forwarding rules. If computers are connected to the router to form a LAN and access the internet through the router, internet users cannot access the servers built on the hosts on the LAN, such as web servers, email servers, and FTP servers.

  • Page 50: Removing A Port Forwarding Rule

    Step 3 Click OK to apply the settings. --End 10.3 Application Scenario Jack purchases F9 to provide wired and wireless network. Now, he wants internet users to access the web server built on his computer.
  • Page 51 The following diagram is for reference. Solution Configure the Port Forwarding function to enable internet users to access the web server. Assume that the information of the web server is as follows:  IP Address of the Computer Built the Web Server: 192.168.0.110 ...
  • Page 52 Step 2 Assign a fixed IP address to the computer built the web server. Choose Advanced to enter the page. In IP-MAC Binding part, enter the IP address of the computer built the web server, which is 192.168.0.110 in this example. Enter the MAC address of the computer built the web server, which is C8:3A:35:13:05:18 in this example.

  • Page 53: Adding A Ddns Rule

    DDNS In DDNS part, you can add DDNS rules. DDNS maps the WAN IP address (public IP address) of the router to a domain name for dynamic domain name resolution. This ensures proper operation of functions that involve the WAN IP address of the router, such as the port forwarding function.

  • Page 54: Application Senario

    DDNS Host Name: Enter a domain name registered on the website of your DDNS service provider. Step 7 Click OK to apply the settings. --End 11.2 Application Senario Jack purchases F9 to provide wired and wireless network. Now, he wants internet users to access the web server built on his computer through domain name.
  • Page 55 The following diagram is for reference. Solution Configure the Port Forwarding and DDNS functions to enable internet users to access the web server through domain name. Assume that the information of the web server is as follows:  IP Address of the Computer Built the Web Server: 192.168.0.110 ...
  • Page 56 Log in to the website of the DDNS service provider, and register a DDNS account. Assume that the DDNS account information is as follows:  Service Provider: oray.com  DDNS Username: Tom-Jerry  DDNS Password: tomjerry123456  Domain Name: tom-jerry.imwork.net Step 2 Configure DDNS function.
  • Page 57 Step 3 Perform the steps in Configuration Procedure of Port Forwarding to configure Port Forwarding function. --End Verification Internet users can use http://tom-jerry.imwork.net to visit the web server.

  • Page 58: Dmz Host

    DMZ Host In DMZ Host part, you can set a computer as a DMZ host. A DMZ host on a LAN can communicate with the internet without limit. You can set a computer that require higher internet connection throughput, such as a computer used for video conferencing or online gaming, as a DMZ host for better user experience.

  • Page 59: Upnp

    UPNP In UPNP part, you can enable/disable UPnP function. This function enables the router to map ports. It can enhance user experience especially during online gaming and P2P download. Choose Advanced to enter the page. By default, it is enabled. If you want to disable it, select Disable, and click OK to apply the settings.

  • Page 60: Login Password

    Administration This section describes how to administer and maintain your router and home network. 14.1 Login Password To ensure network security, a complex login password is recommended. A login password consisting of more types of character, such as uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and special characters, has better security. Configuration Procedure Step 1 Choose Administration >...

  • Page 61: Clone Mac

    14.2 WAN Parameters To change WAN parameters, choose Administration > WAN Parameters to enter the page. MTU specifies the maximum size of a packet that the router can transmit. MTU varies across connection types. The default setting is recommended. You can try changing the MTU when: ...
  • Page 62 Method 1 Configuration Procedure Step 1 Connect the computer to the router. Step 2 Log in to the router web UI. Step 3 Choose Administration to enter the page. Step 4 Set Clone MAC Address to Clone Local Host MAC. Step 5 Click OK to apply the settings.

  • Page 63: Lan Parameters

    Duplex. Change the setting only when it is necessary. 14.3 LAN Parameters This function enables you to set the LAN IP address, preferred DNS server, alternative DNS server and DHCP server of the router. To change LAN parameters, choose Administration > LAN Parameters to enter the page. Modifying the LAN IP Address If you use multiple routers or other network devices (such as switches and APs) at the same time, IP address conflicts may occur.
  • Page 64 ---End Verification Verify that you can access the router web UI at 192.168.5.1 or tendawifi.com. After the settings take effect, the system displays the login page at the new LAN IP address. After you log in to the router web UI, the system displays the updated LAN IP address range of the router on the LAN Parameters page.
  • Page 65  By default, the DHCP server of the router is enabled. It is recommended that you retain the default settings. If you disable the DHCP server, you need to set IP address information on each device connected to the router, which will probably cause IP address conflicts. ...

  • Page 66: Remote Web-Based Management

    Application Scenario An F9 is used to set up a LAN at an apartment and the router must be logged in and managed over the internet. Assume the public IP address of the router is 102.33.66.88 and the public IP address of the computer for remote...
  • Page 67 The following diagram is for reference. The computer used to remotely log in to the router web UI must be assigned a public IP address. If it is assigned a private IP address, use the public IP address of the router to which the computer connects for remote login.

  • Page 68: Remote Access

    ---End Remote Access Enter http://102.33.66.88:8080 in the address bar of a web browser of computer 2 and log in to the router web UI to perform remote management. The public IP address of the router may change. Therefore, you need to confirm the IP address each time you want to remotely log in to the router web UI, which is troublesome.

  • Page 69: Device Management

    14.6 Device Management This section helps you maintain your router to improve the performance of your router and extend the durability of your router. Reboot Router If a setting fails to take effect or the router fails to work properly, you can try rebooting the router. To reboot the router, choose Administration >...
  • Page 70 Click OK on the dialog box that appears.  It is recommended that you reset the router only when you forget your login password or Tenda technical support asks you to do so.  Ensure that the power supply of the router is normal when the router is reset.

  • Page 71: Firmware Upgrade

    This function logs all key events that occur after the router is started. You can export the logs. To export the logs: Choose Administration > Device Management and click Export. Firmware Upgrade The latest firmware version for the router is available at Tenda official website (http://www.tendacn.com/). You...
  • Page 72 can download the latest version to upgrade your router or upgrade online directly. To upgrade your router, choose Administration > Device Management and select Local Upgrade or Online Upgrade to follow.  It is recommended that you connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable for upgrading the router.
  • Page 73 Automatic Maintenance To configure the automatic maintenance function, choose Administration > Device Management. When this function is enabled, the router reboots during 03:00~05:00 a.m. every day when the traffic is lighter than 3 KB/s, so as to improve the system stability and router service life. By default, this function is enabled. If you want to disable it, unselect the Enable option and click OK.

  • Page 74: Appendix

    Appendix Join Your WiFi A computer can connect to the WiFi network of the router only if it has a wireless network adapter. This part instructs you how to connect to your wireless network via your notebook or other wireless devices. We take Windows Windows 7, and...
  • Page 75 ---End  If you cannot find the icon, choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center, click Change adapter settings, right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Disable. Then, right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Enable.
  • Page 76 ---End If the computer is connected to the network, Connected appears.
  • Page 77 Configure Your Computer Perform the configuration procedure corresponding to Windows Windows 7, or Windows XP, depending on your OS. A computer installed with a wired network adapter is used as an example to describe the procedures. The procedures for configuring computers installed with a wireless network adapter are similar to these procedures.
  • Page 78 Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. Step 5 Click OK in the Ethernet Properties window. ---End Windows 7 Step 1 Click in the lower-right corner of the desktop and choose Open Network and Sharing Center.
  • Page 79 Step 2 Click Local Area Connection and then Properties. Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
  • Page 80 Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. Step 5 Click OK in the Local Area Connection Properties window. ---End Windows XP Step 1 Right-click My Network Places on the desktop and choose Properties.
  • Page 81 Step 2 Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties. Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK.
  • Page 82 Step 5 Click OK in the Local Area Connection Properties window. ---End Q1: What should I do if I cannot access the router login page at tendawifi.com or 192.168.0.1? A1: Try the following methods:  Ensure that the connection between the router and your computer is correct. If you connect to the router wirelessly, ensure that the connected WiFi network belongs to the router.
  • Page 83 RJ45 cable. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. declares that the radio equipment type F9 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:...
  • Page 84 Operate Frequency: 2412-2472MHz EIRP Power (Max.): 19.5 dBm Software Version: V12.01.01.34 Caution： Adapter Model: BN049-A05009E Manufacture: SHENZHEN HEWEISHUN NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Input: 100-240 V ac 50 Hz/60 Hz 0.3 A Output: 9 V dc, 600 mA DC Voltage RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
  • Page 85 This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.

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