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Tenda AV1000 User Manual

2-port gigabit wi-fi powerline extender
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  • Page 2 Copyright Statement © 2016 Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Tenda is a registered trademark legally held by Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd. Other brand and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents I Get to Know Your Extender ......................1 1 Package Contents ........................... 1 2 LED & Button & Interface ......................2 3 Place the Wireless Extender ......................3 II Access the Internet ......................... 5 1 Plug and Play ..........................5 2 Clone WiFi .............................
  • Page 4 Contents 3 FAQs ............................33 4 Technical Support ........................35 5 Safety and Emission Statement ....................36...

  • Page 5: I Get To Know Your Extender

    Get to Know Your Extender I Get to Know Your Extender AV1000 2-Port Gigabit Wi-Fi Powerline Extender extends your Internet connection to every room of your house through your home’s existing electrical circuitry. With WiFi button, the wireless extender can copy your wireless router’s wireless settings (WiFi name and password), giving you a seamless roaming wireless networking experience.

  • Page 6: Led & Button & Interface

    Get to Know Your Extender 2 LED & Button & Interface The wireless extender varies by region. Color Status Description The device doesn’t pair with other powerline devices, Green or is powered off. Green Solid The device is connected to a powerline network. Green Blinking quickly The device is pairing with other powerline devices.

  • Page 7: Place The Wireless Extender

    Get to Know Your Extender  Pair Button Press and then release it to start pairing process. Press and hold it for about 1 second to wake up the extender from standby mode.  WiFi Button Press and then release it to start WiFi cloning if the WiFi is enabled. Press and hold it for about 6 seconds to disable WiFi.
  • Page 8 Get to Know Your Extender Attention The wireless extender should work with another powerline adapter. Connect the adapter to your router (or Ethernet cable from the Internet side) to extend the Internet connection. And connect the extender to your computer, or other clients.

  • Page 9: Access The Internet

    Access the Internet II Access the Internet This section will instruct you how to use the wireless extender to access the Internet. 1 Plug and Play 1. Connect one powerline adapter (such as P1000) to any LAN port of your router via an Ethernet cable and plug it into a wall outlet nearby.

  • Page 10: Clone Wifi

    Access the Internet And there is no default WiFi password. 4. Done. Enjoy your Internet! The whole connection schematic diagram is similar to the figure shown above. Tips 1. If you cannot access the Internet after the operation above, refer to to solve the problem.

  • Page 11: Secure Your Powerline Network

    Access the Internet 1. Plug the extender (PA6) next to the wireless router (with WPS enabled). 2. Press the WPS button on the wireless router. 3. Then press the WiFi button on the extender (PA6) and then release it. The WiFi LED will blink quickly for a few seconds.

  • Page 12: To Add More Powerline Adapters

    Access the Internet Plug the extender (PA6) next to the powerline adapter (P1000). 2. Press the Pair button on the adapter (P1000) and then release it. The PLC LED indicator will blink. 3. Press the Pair button on PA6 and then release it. The PLC LED will blink quickly. 4.

  • Page 13: Configure The Extender

    Configure the Extender III Configure the Extender In this section, it will describe how to use the User Interface to configure the extender. 1 Login 1. Connect your computer to the extender wirelessly, via an Ethernet cable, or via powerline. 2.

  • Page 14: Wireless

    Configure the Extender 2 Wireless In the wireless settings part, you can configure the WiFi name and password manually, and specify the time that you want to enable/disable your WiFi. Change the WiFi name & password Log in to the extender’s User Interface, and click Wireless. 2.

  • Page 15: Schedule Your Wifi

    Configure the Extender Tips 1. There is no default WiFi password. So the No Password Set option is checked by default. Uncheck it before you customize a WiFi password. 2. If the Hide Wireless Network option is checked, the wireless clients cannot search the WiFi name of the router.

  • Page 16: Deny An Unknown Wireless Device

    Configure the Extender Deny an unknown wireless device Log in to the extender’s User Interface, and click Wireless. 2. Move to Wireless Access Control part. You can see the wireless devices connected to the extender. For example: you want to deny the device with MAC address 38:BC:1A:AF:D1:1F. Turn off the Internet Access button, and click OK to apply your settings.

  • Page 17: Powerline

    Configure the Extender 2. Move to Wireless Parameters part, you can change the mode, channel and channel width here. Mode Compatibility Wireless Speed 11b/g/n mixed Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices to join the network. Up to 300Mbps 11b/g Allows 802.11b and 802.11g devices to join the network. Up to 54Mbps Allows 802.11b devices to join the network.

  • Page 18: Change The Extender's Network Name

    Configure the Extender Change the extender’s network name Note 1. Only the powerline devices sharing a same network name can be in a same powerline network. And the powerline devices in different powerline networks cannot communicate with each other. 2. The default network name is HomePlugAV. All powerline devices with this default network name can establish a public powerline network automatically.

  • Page 19: Change The Device Name

    Configure the Extender Tips 1. You can click Default to restore the default network name, and click OK to save it. 2. The powerline devices paired with each other have a same network name. So you can use the pair button to change their network names to a same one.

  • Page 20: Change The Login Password

    Configure the Extender Change the login password Log in to the extender’s User Interface, and click Administration. 2. Type the old password, new password, and retype the new password respectively in the corresponding field. 3. Click OK on the bottom of this page to apply your settings. Tips The old password is admin when you change it at the first time.

  • Page 21: Select A Time Zone

    Configure the Extender Select a Time Zone Log in to the extender’s User Interface, and click Administration. 2. Move to the Date & Time part, and select your time zone. 3. Click OK on the bottom of this page to apply your settings. Tips The system date and time will sync with the Internet according to your selected time zone.

  • Page 22: Reboot The Extender

    Configure the Extender Tips 1. The extender is still working when the LED indicators are off. Don’t forget to turn LED indicators on if you need observe them. To turn on the LED indicators, just click the Enable here. Reboot the extender Rebooting the extender will activate any modified settings on the extender.

  • Page 23: Reset The Extender

     You have to access the extender but you forget the login password.  Your extender does not work well, and you want to reconfigure it.  You cannot access the Internet, and Tenda technical support recommends you to restore it to factory default.

  • Page 24: Upgrade

    Configure the Extender Upgrade Tenda website offers the latest software version for your extender. Follow steps below to upgrade the device if you want. Log in to the extender’s User Interface, and click Administration. 2. Move to Device Management part, and click Upgrade.

  • Page 25: Backup The Configuration

    Configure the Extender Backup the configuration If you find the current settings can maintain a good performance for your extender, you can back up the configurations on time in case of need. Log in to the extender’s User Interface, and click Administration. 2.

  • Page 26: Restore The Configuration

    Configure the Extender 4. Save the file (with suffix .conf) to your host. Restore the configuration If you reset the extender carelessly, and don’t want to reconfigure it, you can restore it using the configuration file you saved before. Log in to the extender’s User Interface, and click Administration.

  • Page 27: Export The Syslog

    Export the syslog If you want to have a good knowledge of system operation, or when you have difficulties in surfing the Internet, you need to send your system logs to Tenda technical supporters. Log in to the extender’s User Interface, and click Administration.

  • Page 28: Appendix

    Appendix IV Appendix This Chapter provides you with more information about how to configure your computer, join your WiFi, common questions and answers, and etc. 1 Configure Your computer We take Windows Windows 7, and Windows XP as examples here. Windows 8 Right click the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop.

  • Page 29: Windows 7

    Appendix Find and double click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4). Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically and click OK. Click OK on the Ethernet Properties window (see for the screenshot). Windows 7 Click the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop.
  • Page 30 Appendix Click Local Area Connection > Properties. Find and double click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4). Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically and click OK. Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window (see for the screenshot).

  • Page 31: Windows Xp

    Appendix Windows XP Right click My Network Places on your desktop and select Properties. Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties. Scroll down to find and double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically and click OK. Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window (see for the screenshot).

  • Page 32: Join Your Wifi

    Appendix 2 Join Your WiFi This part instructs you how to connect to your wireless network via your computer or wireless clients. We take Windows Windows 7, iPad/iPhone, and Android as examples here. Choose the corresponding configuration steps according to your needs. Windows 8 ...

  • Page 33: Windows 7

    Appendix Windows 7  Click the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop. Select your WiFi from the list, click Connect and then follow onscreen instructions. Tips If you cannot find the icon , please move your mouse to the bottom left corner of your desktop, select Start >...

  • Page 34: Ipad/Iphone

    Appendix iPad/iPhone   Click on Settings. Click Wi-Fi, and choose your SSID.  Enter your Wireless password, and click Join.

  • Page 35: Android

    Appendix Android   Click on Settings. Click WLAN to enter your WLAN settings.
  • Page 36 Appendix   Enable your WLAN, and select your SSID. Enter your wireless password, and click Connect.  When your WiFi is connected successfully, it will display Connected.
  • Page 37 Appendix 3 FAQs Q1: I cannot access the Internet after finishing the operations in Plug and Play, what should I A1: Please follow the instructions below step by step. a. Verify that your wireless router, the adapter (P1000), and the extender (PA6) are well-connected. b.
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  • Page 39: Technical Support

    4 Technical Support If you still have some problems, please contact our technical support. Country Hotline Global Hotline (86) 755-27657180 United States 1-800-570-5892 Australia 1300787922 New Zealand 800787922 HongKong 00852-81931998 Canada Hotline 1-888-998-8966 Type Details Skype Tendasz Website http:// www.tendacn.com E-mail support@tenda.com.cn...

  • Page 40: Safety And Emission Statement

    Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG Bij deze SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 41 Appendix Spanish Por medio de la presente SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. declara Español que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. bu kablosuz cihazın temel Turkish gereksinimleri ve 1999/5/EC yonergesindeki ilgili koşulları...
  • Page 42 Appendix The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Radiation Exposure Statement This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

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