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  • Page 1 Long Range Outdoor Point to Point CPE User Manual...

  • 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. This user guide applies to O1 and O3. In the following content, we take the figures and web UI of O3 as examples. Conventions The typographical elements that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
  • Page 4 Acronym or Abbreviation Full Spelling Greenwich Mean Time Internet Protocol ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Local Area Network Media Access Control Power Over Ethernet P2MP Point-to-MultiPoint PVID Port-based VLAN ID RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service SSID Service Set Identifier Transmission Control Protocol...

  • Page 5: Additional Information

    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 United States: 1-800-570-5892 support@tenda.com.cn Hotline Email Canada: 1-888-998-8966 Hong Kong: 00852-81931998 http://www.tendacn.com...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Quick Setup ..........................24 4.1 AP Mode ........................... 24 4.2 Client Mode ........................27 4.3 Universal Repeater Mode (Only for O3) ................31 4.4 WISP Mode ........................35 4.5 Repeater Mode (Only for O3) ................... 39 4.6 P2MP Mode (Only for O3) ....................48 4.7 Router Mode (Only for O3) ....................

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Advanced ..........................112 8.1 LAN Rate ......................... 112 8.2 Diagnose ......................... 114 8.3 Bandwidth Control (Only for O3) ..................121 8.4 Port Forwarding (Only for O3) ..................124 8.5 MAC Filter (Only for O3) ....................128 8.6 Network Service ......................132 Tools ............................

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Overview The Tenda outdoor point to point CPE is dedicated for WISP solutions and video surveillance in elevators, tower cranes, apartments, factories, orchards, and scenic areas. Featured the built-in high-gain antennas, and the refined exterior design, the device can be installed onto walls or poles, and offers strong and stable WiFi signals.
  • Page 9 LED Indicator Status Description Solid on The wireless function is enabled, but no data is being transmitted. WiFi Blinking Data is being transmitted in a wireless manner. The wireless function is disabled. Bridged successfully, and the device works in AP mode. LED1, LED2 and LED3 are solid on: Perfect Signal LED1 and LED2 are sold on, and LED3 is off: Good signal Solid on...
  • Page 10 Port/Button Description It is used to supply power or transmit data. To power on the device using PoE, connect this port to the PoE port of the included PoE ③ PoE/LAN injector. If the device is powered on using a DC power adapter, this port can be connected to a switch.

  • Page 11: Led Indicators

    1.2.2 Appearance of O3 LED Indicators LED1 - LED3 indicators LAN/WAN LED indicator LED Indicator Status Description Solid on The device is being powered properly, and no data is being transmitted. LAN/WAN Blinking Data is being transmitted over the port.
  • Page 12 Button and Ports ② ③ ④ ① ⑤ Port/Button Description Grounding jack ① Use the included grounding screw and cable to connect the device’s grounding jack to a grounding terminal of building to avoid ESD and lightning damage to the device. Reset Button ②...
  • Page 13 Label The label on the back panel of the device presents the login IP address, username and password and other information of the device. Label location Product label...

  • Page 14: Application Scenario

    An apartment needs to bridge an ISP hotspot for internet access. 2.1.1 Solution Tenda CPE can address this requirement. O3 is used as an example to illustrate the installation procedure. The installation procedure of O1 is similar. 2.1.2 Setting up the CPE Step 1 Connect the computer to the CPE.
  • Page 15 If this page does not appear, please refer to Q1 in FAQ. Select WISP, and click Next. Select the SSID of your ISP (Internet Service Provider) hotspot, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, and click Next.
  • Page 16 Enter the WiFi password of your ISP hotspot in the Key text box, and click Next. Select the Internet Connection Type of your ISP hotspot, which is PPPoE in this example. Enter the PPPoE user name and password provided by your ISP, and click Next. Customize the SSID and key, and click Next.
  • Page 17 Set an IP address belonging to different network segment as that of your ISP hotspot. For example, if the IP address of your ISP hotspot is 192.168.2.1, you can set this device’s IP address to 192.168.X.1 (X ranges from 0 to 254 excluding2). Then click Next. Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
  • Page 18 Step 3 Adjust the device’s direction or location on the selected pole until the LED1, LED2 and LED3 of the device light up. Step 4 Use the plastic straps to attach the device to the pole. ----End...

  • Page 19: Cctv Surveillance

    2.2.1 Solution Tenda CPE can address this requirement. O3 is used as an example to illustrate the installation procedure. The installation procedure of O1 is similar. 2.2.2 Setting up the CPEs At least two CPEs are required for bridging.
  • Page 20 Step 3 Wait for the two CPEs to negotiate and connect to each other automatically. The following LED indicator status indicates successful connection of the two CPEs. Automatic Bridging is only applicable when the CPEs are in factory settings, and the bridging process lasts less than 1 minute after the CPEs are powered on.
  • Page 21 Step 2 Connect the computer to CPE1. Uncover the housing of CPE1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the PoE LAN/WAN port of CPE1 to the PoE port of the PoE injector. Use the included power adapter to connect the PoE injector to a power socket. The LAN/WAN LED indicator of the CPE1 lights up.
  • Page 22 If this page does not appear, please refer to Q1 in FAQ. Select AP, and click Next. Set an SSID, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, Security Mode (WPA2-PSK is recommended), and Key, and click Next.
  • Page 23 Click Save, and wait until the CPE reboots automatically to activate the settings. Step 4 Set CPE2 to Client Mode. Perform the procedure in Step 2 Connect the computer to CPE1 to connect the computer to CPE2. Start a web browser on your computer, and visit 192.168.2.1. Enter the login user name and password (default: admin/admin), and click Login.
  • Page 24 If this page doesn’t appear, please refer to Q1 in FAQ. Select Client, and click Next. Select the SSID of CPE1 you set, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, and click Next. If there is no wireless network is scanned, choose Wireless > Basic, and ensure that the wireless function is enabled.
  • Page 25 Set the IP address to an unused IP address belonging to the same network segment as that of CPE1. For example, if the IP address of CPE1 is 192.168.2.1, you can set this CPE’s IP address to 192.168.2.X (X ranges from 2 to 254). Then click Next. Click Save, and wait until the CPE reboots to activate the settings.
  • Page 26 You can check the SSID and key of the CPE1 or CPE2 by choosing Wireless > Basic after logging in to the web UI. 2.2.3 Installing the CPEs The CPE (transmitter in AP mode) with LED1, LED2 and LED3 solid on should be connected to the switch connecting to a network video recorder (NVR).

  • Page 27: Login

    Web UI Login Step 1 Connect the computer to the device. Uncover the housing of the device. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the PoE/LAN/WAN port of the device to the PoE port of the PoE injector. Use the included power adapter to connect the PoE injector to a power socket. The LAN/WAN LED indicator of the device lights up.
  • Page 28 ------End If this page does not appear, please refer to Q1 in FAQ. Then the following page appears.

  • Page 29: Logout

    Logout You can click Logout on the upper-right corner of the web UI to logout. When you close the web browser, the system logs you out as well. If you log in to the web UI of the CPE and perform no operation within the login timeout interval (default: 5 minutes), the CPE logs you out.

  • Page 30: Common Buttons

    Name Description ❶ Level-1 navigation tree The navigation bars and tab pages display the function menu of the CPE. When ❷ Level-2 navigation tree you select a function in navigation bar, the configuration of the function appears in the configuration area. ❸...

  • Page 31: Quick Setup

    Quick Setup This module enables you to quickly configure the CPE to deploy your wireless network. O1 supports AP, Client, and WISP modes. O3 supports AP, Client, Universal Repeater, WISP, Repeater, P2MP, and Router modes. AP Mode 4.1.1 Overview AP mode is the default mode of the CPE. In this mode, this CPE is connected to the internet in wired manner, and provides a WiFi network.
  • Page 32 Step 3 Set an SSID, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, Security Mode ( WPA2-PSK is recommended ), and Key, and click Next. Step 4 Click Save, and wait until the device reboots automatically to activate the settings. ----End...
  • Page 33 Parameters Description Name Description It specifies the working mode of the CPE. AP mode: in this mode, the device creates a wireless network based on the current wired network. Client mode: in this mode, the device works as a wireless adapter to connect to the wireless network of upstream AP, and does not provide wireless access point.

  • Page 34: Client Mode

    Client Mode 4.2.1 Overview In Client mode, this CPE works as a wireless adapter to connect to the wireless network of upstream AP, and does not provide wireless access point. The CPE in Client mode should work with the CPE in AP mode. See the following network topology: CPE1: AP mode CPE2: Client mode SSID: Tenda_123456...
  • Page 35 Step 3 Select the SSID of the CPE1, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, and click Next. If you cannot scan the SSID of the CPE1 from the list, choose Wireless > Basic and enable the wireless function. Then try again. Step 4 Enter the WiFi password you set on CPE1 in the Key text box, and click Next.
  • Page 36 Step 6 Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings. ----End When LED1, LED2, and LED3 of CPE1 are solid on, and LED1, LED2, and LED3 of CPE2 are blinking, the bridging succeeds. You can check the SSID and key of CPE2 by choosing Wireless > Basic after logging in to the web UI. Parameters Description Name Description...
  • Page 37 Name Description function of this device, the peer AP is required to support WDS function, and use the same radio band as that of this device. P2MP mode: this device connects 2 or more (this device supports 4 at most) wired networks with a wireless link, but cannot be connected with wireless clients.

  • Page 38: Universal Repeater Mode (Only For O3)

    Universal Repeater Mode (Only for O3) 4.3.1 Overview In Universal Repeater mode, this CPE expands your WiFi network for broader network coverage. Advantage of Universal Repeater compared with Repeater mode: This mode does not require that the upstream AP supports WDS function.
  • Page 39 Step 3 Select the SSID of CPE1 (the upstream AP), which is Tenda_123456 in this example, and click Next. Step 4 Enter the WiFi password of CPE1 in the Key text box, and click Next. Step 5 Set the IP address to an unused IP address belonging to the same network segment as that of CPE1 (the upstream AP).
  • Page 40 Step 6 Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings. ------End You can check the SSID and key of CPE2 by choosing Wireless > Basic after logging in to the web UI. Parameters Description Name Description It specifies the working mode of the CPE.
  • Page 41 Name Description wireless link, but cannot be connected with wireless clients. P2MP mode is used to achieve communication between multiple offices of an enterprise in a city. Router mode: in this mode, the PoE LAN/WAN port works as the WAN port and is used to connect to a modem for internet access.

  • Page 42: Wisp Mode

    WISP Mode 4.4.1 Overview In WISP mode, this CPE can connect to an access point provided by ISP in wireless manner, and allowed the wireless devices to connect to the internet. See the following network topology: SSID: Tenda_123456 Key: 12345678 4.4.2 Setting up the WISP Mode Configuration Procedure:...
  • Page 43 Step 3 Select the SSID of your ISP (Internet Service Provider) hotspot, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, and click Next. Step 4 Enter the WiFi password of your ISP (Internet Service Provider) hotspot in the Key text box, and click Next.
  • Page 44 Step 6 Customize the SSID and key, and click Next. Step 7 Set an IP address belonging to different network segment as that of your ISP hotspot. For example, if the IP address of your ISP hotspot is 192.168.2.1, you can set this device’s IP address to 192.168.X.1 (X ranges from 0 to 254 excluding2).
  • Page 45 Parameters Description Name Description It specifies the working mode of the CPE. AP mode: in this mode, the device creates a wireless network based on the current wired network. Client mode: in this mode, the device works as a wireless adapter to connect to the wireless network of upstream AP, and does not provide wireless access point.

  • Page 46: Repeater Mode (Only For O3)

    Repeater Mode (Only for O3) 4.5.1 Overview In Repeater mode, the CPE connects 2 or more (this device supports 4 at most) wired networks with a wireless link, and can be connected with both wired and wireless clients. To use this function, the peer AP is required to support WDS function.
  • Page 47 Select the SSID of CPE2 from the list and click Next. Only the WiFi networks which are not encrypted or encrypted using the WEP mode can be found on the list. Set the Authentication Type and Default Key to the same as those of CPE2, enter the key 1, key2, key 3 and key4, and click Next.
  • Page 48 Set the IP address to an unused IP address belonging to the same network segment as that of CPE2. For example, if the IP address of CPE2 is 192.168.2.1, you can set this device’s IP address to 192.168.2.X (X ranges from 2 to 254). Then click Next. Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
  • Page 49 Step 2 Perform the procedure in step 1 above to set CPE2 to the Repeater mode. ----End You can check the SSID and key of the CPE by choosing Wireless > Basic after logging in to the web UI. Parameters Description Name Description It specifies the working mode of the CPE.
  • Page 50 Name Description The Repeater mode only supports WEP and None security modes. One to Four Briding See the following network topology: CPE1 Repeater mode CPE2 Repeater mode Main CPE Repeater mode CPE 3 Repeater mode CPE 4 Repeater mode Assume that the related parameters of the main CPE is shown as follows: IP address: 192.168.2.1 −...
  • Page 51 SSID: Tenda_1 − Channel: 11 − Security mode: None − Configuration procedure: Step 1 Set CPE1 to Repeater mode to bridge the main CPE. Log in to the web UI of CPE1, and choose Wireless > Basic to enter the configuration page. Customize an SSID, which is Tenda_2 in this example.
  • Page 52 Select the SSID of the main CPE from the list, which is Tenda_1 in this example, and click Next. If you cannot scan the SSID of the main CPE from the list, choose Wireless > Basic and enable the wireless function. Then try again. Click Next directly on the following page.
  • Page 53 Set the IP address to an unused IP address belonging to the same network segment as that of the main CPE. For example, if the IP address of the main CPE is 192.168.2.1, you can set this device’s IP address to 192.168.2.X (X ranges from 2 to 254). Then click Next. Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
  • Page 54 Click Next on the following page. Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings. ----End...

  • Page 55: P2Mp Mode (Only For O3)

    P2MP Mode (Only for O3) 4.6.1 Overview In P2MP mode, this device connects 2 or more (this device supports 4 at most) wired networks with a wireless link, but cannot be connected with wireless clients. P2MP mode is used to achieve communication between multiple offices of an enterprise in a city.
  • Page 56 See the following network topology: CPE1 Repeater Mode CPE2 Repeater Mode Main CPE P2MP Mode CPE 3 Repeater Mode CPE 4 Repeater Mode Assume that the related parameters of the main CPE is shown as follows: IP Address: 192.168.2.1 − SSID: Tenda_1 −...
  • Page 57 Configuration Procedure: Step 1 Set the CPE1 to Repeater mode to bridge the main CPE. Log in to the web UI of CPE1, and choose Wireless > Basic to enter the configuration page. Customize the SSID, which is Tenda_2 in this example. Set the Channel to the same as that of the main CPE, which is 11 in this example.
  • Page 58 Click Next on the following page. Set the IP address to an unused IP address belonging to the same network segment as that of the main CPE. For example, if the IP address of the main CPE is 192.168.2.1, you can set this device’s IP address to 192.168.2.X (X ranges from 2 to 254).
  • Page 59 Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings. Step 2 Perform Step 1 above to set CPE2, CPE3, and CPE4 to Repeater modes respectively. Step 3 Set the main CPE to P2MP mode to bridge CPE1, CPE2, CPE3 and CPE4. Log in to the web UI of the main CPE, and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
  • Page 60 Click Next on the following page. Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings. ----End...
  • Page 61 Parameters Description Name Description It specifies the working mode of the CPE. AP mode: in this mode, the device creates a wireless network based on the current wired network. Client mode: in this mode, the device works as a wireless adapter to connect to the wireless network of upstream AP, and does not provide wireless access point.

  • Page 62: Router Mode (Only For O3)

    Router Mode (Only for O3) 4.7.1 Overview If this device works in Router mode, the PoE LAN/WAN port works as WAN port and is used to connect to a modem for internet access. See the following network topology: Router Mode Router 4.7.2...
  • Page 63 Step 4 Set wireless parameters of the CPE. Customize a SSID, which is Tenda_123456 in this example. Select a security mode, which is WPA2-PSK in this example. Set a Key for the wireless network, and click Next. Step 5 Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings. ----End...
  • Page 64 Parameters Description Name Description It specifies the working mode of the CPE. AP mode: in this mode, the device creates a wireless network based on the current wired network. Client mode: in this mode, the device works as a wireless adapter to connect to the wireless network of upstream AP, and does not provide wireless access point.

  • Page 65: Status

    Status This module allows you to view the information of system and wireless network. System Status Log in to the web UI of the CPE, and choose Status. You can view the system status here. If the CPE is set to AP mode, Client mode, Universal Repeater mode, Repeater mode or P2MP mode, the system status is shown as follows: Parameters Description Name...
  • Page 66 Name Description WLAN MAC Address It specifies the MAC address of the wireless network of this device. It specifies the connection status of PoE LAN/WAN and LAN ports. It includes connection rate PoE LAN/LAN Speed and duplex mode. It specifies the IP address (also named management IP address) of this device. By default, it is LAN IP Address 192.168.2.1.

  • Page 67: Wireless Status

    Wireless Status Log in to the web UI of the CPE, and choose Status. You can view wireless status here, including working mode, SSID, security mode, and so on. Parameters Description Name Description Working Mode It specifies the working mode the device operates. SSID It specifies the wireless network name of this device.

  • Page 68: Statistics

    Statistics Log in to the web UI of the CPE, and choose Status. You can view statistics information here, including throughput, wireless client, interface and so on.

  • Page 69: Wireless Client

    5.3.1 Throughput It displays the throughput of WLAN and LAN ports here. 5.3.2 Wireless Client It displays the information of wireless clients when the CPE works in AP, Repeater, P2MP, or Router mode. Parameters Description Name Description IP Address It specifies the IP address of the corresponding wireless client. MAC Address It specifies the MAC address of the corresponding wireless client.
  • Page 70 Name Description It specifies the connection quality of the corresponding client. Higher percentage indicates better connection quality. It specifies the time that has elapsed since the wireless client is connected to the wireless Connection Duration network of the CPE. 5.3.3 Upstream AP This function is available only when the CPE works in Client, Universal Repeater, or WISP mode.
  • Page 71 5.3.4 Interface It displays the IP address, MAC address and traffic information of the interfaces of the CPE. Parameters Description Name Description Interface It displays the wired interface, bridge interface, and WLAN interface of the CPE. IP Address It displays the IP addresses of wired interface, bridge interface, and WLAN interface. MAC Address It displays the MAC addresses of wired interface, bridge interface, and WLAN interface.

  • Page 72: Arp Table

    5.3.5 ARP Table It specifies the current ARP table of the CPE. Parameters Description Name Description IP Address It specifies the IP address of the host in the APR table. MAC Address It specifies the MAC address corresponding to the IP address. Interface It specifies the interface used to communicate with the host.
  • Page 73 Parameters Description Name Description Destination Network It specifies the IP address of the destination network. Subnet Mask It specifies the subnet mask of the destination network. It specifies the IP address of entrance of the next hop route when the packets egress from the Next Hop interface of the CPE.

  • Page 74: Network

    Network LAN Setup 6.1.1 Overview Log in to the web UI of the CPE, and choose Network > LAN Setup to enter the page. This page enables you to view the MAC address of the LAN port, and set up the device name, and type of obtaining an IP address and related parameters.

  • Page 75: Changing The Lan Ip Address

    Name Description DHCP (Dynamic IP Address): The CPE obtains an IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server IP address from the DHCP server in the network. IP Address If the IP Address Type is set to DHCP (Dynamic IP Address), you need to check the CPE’s IP address on the clients list of the DHCP server in the network, and use this IP address to log in.
  • Page 76 Step 5 Click OK on the pop-up window. ----End After the configuration, if the new and original IP addresses belong to the same network segment, you can log in to the web UI of the CPE by accessing the new IP address. Otherwise, assign your computer an IP address that belongs to the same network segment as the new IP address of the CPE before login.
  • Page 77 Automatically Obtaining an IP Address This mode enables the CPE to automatically obtain an IP address, a subnet mask, a gateway IP address, DNS server IP addresses from a DHCP server on your LAN. If a large number of CPEs are deployed, you can adopt this mode to prevent IP address conflicts and effectively reduce your workload.

  • Page 78: Mac Clone

    MAC Clone This function is available only when the CPE works in WISP or Router mode. 6.2.1 Overview If the device cannot access the internet after configuring internet settings, your ISP may have bound your account with the MAC address of your computer that was used to verify internet connectivity after you subscribed to the internet service.
  • Page 79 If you want to restore the MAC address to factory settings, choose Network > MAC Clone, click Restore to Default MAC Address, and click Save.

  • Page 80: Dhcp Server

    DHCP Server 6.3.1 Overview The CPE provides a DHCP server function to assign IP addresses to clients on the LAN. By default, the DHCP server function is disabled. If the new and original IP addresses of the LAN port belong to different network segment, the system changes the IP address pool of the DHCP server function of the CPE so that the IP address pool and the new IP address of the LAN port belong to the same network segment.
  • Page 81 Parameters Description Name Description DHCP Server It specifies whether to enable the DHCP server function of the CPE. By default, it is disabled. Start IP It specifies the start IP address of the IP address pool of the DHCP server. The default value is 192.168.2.100.

  • Page 82: Dhcp Client

    DHCP Client If the CPE functions as a DHCP server, you can view the DHCP client list to understand the details about the clients that obtain IP addresses from the DHCP server. The details include host names, IP addresses, MAC addresses, and lease times.

  • Page 83: Vlan Settings

    VLAN Settings 6.5.1 Overview The CPE supports the IEEE 802.1Q VLAN function, so that it can be used in networks with QVLAN. By default, the function is disabled. 6.5.2 Setting up VLAN Step 1 Choose Network > VLAN Settings to enter the configuration page. Step 2 Enable the function.
  • Page 84 Parameters Description Name Description VLAN Settings It specifies whether to enable the VLAN function of this device. By default, it is disabled. After the VLAN function is enabled, the PoE LAN/WAN port is used as trunk port. PVID It specifies the ID of the default native VLAN of the trunk port. The default ID is 1. After the VLAN function is enabled, the PoE LAN/WAN port is used as trunk port.
  • Page 85 Network Topology Switch Router Internet CPE1: VLAN10 The connections of the switch - The router is connected to the uplink port - CPE1 is connected to port 1 CPE2: VLAN20 CPE2 is connected to port 3 Configuration Procedure Step 1 Set up CPE1.
  • Page 86 The following form shows the configuration on the switch: Ports of the Switch VLAN ID (Allow the packets belonging to Type of Port PVID the following VLANs to access) Uplink port (Connected to a 1,10,20 Trunk router) Port 1 (Connected to CPE1) 1,10 Trunk Port 3 (Connected to CPE2)

  • Page 87: Wireless

    Wireless Basic 7.1.1 Overview This module enables you to set basic wireless settings of the CPE, including SSID-related parameters, network mode, channel, transmit power and so on. Broadcast SSID When the CPE broadcasts an SSID, nearby wireless clients can detect the SSID. When this parameter is set to Disable, the CPE does not broadcast the SSID and nearby wireless clients cannot detect the SSID.
  • Page 88 None It indicates that any wireless client can connect to the wireless network. This option is not recommended because it affects network security. It uses a static key to encrypt all exchanged data, and ensures that a wireless LAN has the same level of security as a wired LAN.
  • Page 89 ----End Parameters Description Name Description Enable Wireless It specifies whether to enable the wireless function. By default, it is enabled. It specifies country or region where this device is located. You can select the country or region to Country/Region ensure that this device complies with the channel regulations of the country or region. SSID It specifies the wireless network name.
  • Page 90 Name Description 11 b/g/n. 11b/g: It indicates that clients compliant with the 802.11b or 802.11g protocol can connect to the CPE. 11g: It indicates that clients working at 2.4 GHz and compliant with 802.11g can connect to the CPE. 11n: It indicates that clients working at 2.4 GHz and compliant with 802.11n can connect to the CPE.
  • Page 91 Name Description It specifies interval at which a WPA key is updated. A shorter interval leads to higher security. The Key Update Interval value 0 indicates that no key update is performed. Enable: It indicates that the wireless clients connected to the CPE with the selected SSID cannot communicate with each other.
  • Page 92 Parameters Description Name Description It specifies the authentication type for the WEP security mode. The options include Open and Shared. The options share the same encryption process. Open: It specifies that authentication is not required and data exchanged is encrypted using WEP. In this case, a wireless client can connect to the wireless network corresponding to the selected SSID without being authenticated, and the data exchanged between the client and the network is Authentication Type...

  • Page 93: Wpa And Wpa2

    Name Description using WPA2-PSK. Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK: It indicates that wireless clients can connect to the wireless network corresponding to the selected SSID using either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. It specifies the encryption algorithm corresponding to the selected security mode. If Security Mode is set to WPA-PSK, this parameter has the AES and TKIP values.
  • Page 94 Name Description It specifies the encryption algorithm corresponding to the selected security mode. The available options include AES, TKIP, and TKIP&AES. AES: It indicates the Advanced Encryption Standard. Encryption Algorithm TKIP: It indicates the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. TKIP&AES: It indicates that both TKIP and AES encryption algorithms are supported. Wireless clients can connect to the wireless network corresponding to the selected SSID using TKIP or AES.
  • Page 95 ----End Verification Verify that wireless devices can connect to the FREE wireless network without a password. Setting up a Wireless Network Encrypted Using WPA2-PSK Networking requirement A factory’s surveillance network with a certain level of security must be set up through a simply procedure. In this case, WPA2-PSK mode is recommended.
  • Page 96 SSID: Factory Key: 87654321 Configuration procedure Assume that the second SSID of the AP, the WPA2-PSK security mode, and AES encryption algorithm are used. Step 1 Choose Wireless > Basic. Step 2 Enable the wireless function. Step 3 Change the value of the SSID text box to Factory. Step 4 Set Security Mode to WPA2-PSK and Encryption Algorithm to AES.
  • Page 97 ----End Verification Verify that wireless devices can connect to the wireless network named Factory with the password 87654321. Setting up a Wireless Network Encrypted Using WPA or WPA2 Networking requirement A highly secure wireless network is required and a RADIUS server is available. In this case, WPA or WPA2 pre-shared key mode is recommended.
  • Page 98 RADIUS Server IP: 192.168.2.200 Internet Switch Router CPE IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Computer Configuration procedure Configure the CPE Assume that the IP address of the RADIUS server is 192.168.0.200, the Key is 12345678, and the port number for authentication is 1812. Assume that the second SSID of the AP is used.
  • Page 99 ----End Configure the RADIUS server Windows 2003 is used as an example to describe how to configure the RADIUS server. Step 1 Configure a RADIUS client. In the Computer Management dialog box, double-click Internet Authentication Service, right-click RADIUS Clients, and choose New RADIUS Client.
  • Page 100 Enter a RADIUS client name (which can be the name of the AP) and the IP address of the CPE, and click Next. IP address of the CPE Enter 12345678 in the Shared secret and Confirm shared secret text boxes, and click Finish.
  • Page 101 Password same as that specified by RADIUS Password on the CPE. Step 2 Configure a remote access policy. Right-click Remote Access Policies and choose New Remote Access Policy. In the New Remote Access Policy Wizard dialog box that appears, click Next.
  • Page 102 Enter a policy name and click Next.
  • Page 103 Select Ethernet and click Next. Select Group and click Add. Enter 802.1x in the Enter the object names to select text box, click Check Names, and click OK.
  • Page 104 Select Protected EAP (PEAP) and click Next. Click Finish. The remote access policy is created.
  • Page 105 Right-click root and choose Properties. Select Grant remote access permission, select NAS-Port-Type matches "Ethernet" AND, and click Edit. Select Wireless – Other, click Add, and click OK.
  • Page 106 Click Edit Profile, click the Authentication tab, configure settings as shown in the following figure, and click OK. When a message appears, click No. Step 3 Configure user information. Create a user and add the user to group 802.1x. ----End...
  • Page 107 Configure your wireless device Windows 7 is taken as an example to describe the procedure. Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, and click Manage wireless networks. Step 2 Click Add. Step 3 Click Manually create a network profile.
  • Page 108 Step 4 Enter wireless network information, select Connect even if the network is not broadcasting, and click Next. Same as the security mode of the SSID of the AP Step 5 Click Change connection settings.
  • Page 109 Step 6 Click the Security tab, select Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP), and click Settings.
  • Page 110 Step 7 Deselect Validate server certificate and click Configure. Step 8 Deselect Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any) and click OK.
  • Page 111 Step 9 Click Advanced settings. Step 10 Select User or computer authentication and click OK.
  • Page 112 Step 11 Click Close. Step 12 Click the network icon in the lower-right corner of the desktop and choose the wireless network of the CPE such as hotspot in this example.

  • Page 113: Advanced

    Step 13 In the Windows Security dialog box that appears, enter the user name and password set on the RADIUS server and click OK. ------End Verification Wireless devices can connect to the wireless network hotspot. Advanced 7.2.1 Overview This module enables you to adjust the wireless performance. You are recommended to configure it under the guide of a professional.
  • Page 114 ----End Parameters Description Name Description WMM is a wireless QoS protocol ensuring that packets with higher priorities are transmitted earlier. This ensures better QoS of voice and video applications over wireless networks. You are recommended to enable it. Automatic Power Save Delivery. If it is enabled, the power consumption of this device is reduced APSD after a specified period during which no traffic is transmitted or received.
  • Page 115 Name Description It specifies the wall penetrating capability of the CPE. Coverage-oriented: With less interference nearby, this mode enables the CPE to cover wider Signal Transmission area. Capacity-oriented: With strong interference nearby, this mode improves the CPE’s anti-interference capability. It is used to adjust the signal reception level. A higher level leads to better signal reception Signal Reception Level capability, but lower throughput.

  • Page 116: Access Control

    Access Control 7.3.1 Overview It specifies, based on MAC address filter rules, the wireless devices that can or cannot access the wireless networks of the CPE. The CPE supports the following MAC address filter rules: Disallow: It indicates that only the wireless devices with the specified MAC addresses cannot access −...
  • Page 117 Parameters Description Name Description SSID It specifies the SSID that requires wireless client access control. Access Control It specifies whether to enable the Access Control function. It specifies the mode for filtering MAC addresses. Allow: It indicates that only the wireless clients on the access control list can connect to the WiFi Mode network of the CPE.
  • Page 118 ----End Verification Only above-mentioned wireless devices can connect to the WiFi network of the CPE.
  • Page 119 Advanced LAN Rate 8.1.1 Overview Choose Advanced > LAN Rate to enter the page. This module enables you to change LAN speed and duplex mode settings. When you change the settings, ensure that the LAN speed and duplex mode of the port of the CPE is the same as that of the corresponding peer device.
  • Page 120 Verification Choose Status and check the changes in System Status part.

  • Page 121: Diagnose

    Diagnose 8.2.1 Overview Choose Advanced > Diagnose to enter the page. If the network connection fails, you can use the diagnosis tools included with the CPE to locate the faulty node. 8.2.2 Site Survey It is used to scan WiFi signals nearby for analysis with SSIDs, MAC addresses, channels and signal strength marked.
  • Page 122 Step 3 Set IP Address to Manual. Step 4 Enter an IP address or a domain name, which is www.google.com in this example. Step 5 Enter a number of packets transmitted by ping. Step 6 Enter the size of packet transmitted by ping. Step 7 Click Start.
  • Page 123 The diagnosis result will be displayed in a few seconds in the list below Start button. See the following figure:...

  • Page 124: Speed Test

    Speed Test It is used to test the throughput between two Tenda CPE in the same network. The test requires one of the two devices to be set as a server and the other as a client. The client launches the test request to the server and the server responds to it.
  • Page 125 Parameters Description Name Description IP Address of Peer AP It specifies the LAN IP address of peer CPE. You can enter one manually. If the IP Address of Peer AP is set to Manual, you need to enter the LAN IP address of peer CPE in IP Address the box manually.
  • Page 126 Name Description Test Progress It specifies the process of speed test. It displays the test result. AVG RX: It specifies the average of received speed. Test Result AVG TX: It specifies the average of transmitted speed. AVG Total: It specifies the average of the total connection speed. Examples of Configuring the Speed Test Assume that CPE1 works in AP mode, and CPE2 works in Client mode and bridges to the WiFi network of CPE1.
  • Page 127 ----End The test result will be displayed in a few seconds in the list below the Diagnose box. See the following figure:...

  • Page 128: Bandwidth Control (Only For O3)

    Bandwidth Control (Only for O3) This function is available only when the CPE works in WISP or Router mode. 8.3.1 Overview If multiple devices access the internet through the CPE, bandwidth control is recommended, so that high-speed file download by a device does not reduce the internet access speed of the other devices.
  • Page 129 ----End Parameters Description Name Description Remark It specifies the additional information of the bandwidth control rule. IP Address Range It specifies the IP addresses or range of devices that this rule applies to. Max. Upload Rate It specifies the maximum upload/download rate of the each device whose IP address is within the IP Address Range.
  • Page 130 If the rule is added successfully, it is displayed in the list below the Add button. See the following figure: Verification A device whose IP address is within the range of 192.168.2.100 to 192.168.2.200, its maximum upload rate is 1 Mbps and its maximum download rate is 2 Mbps.

  • Page 131: Port Forwarding (Only For O3)

    Port Forwarding (Only for O3) This function is available only when the CPE works in WISP or Router mode. 8.4.1 Overview If computers are connected to the router to form a LAN and access the internet through the router, internet users cannot access the hosts on the LAN.
  • Page 132 ----End Parameters Description Name Description Internal IP Address It specifies the IP address of the host which establishes a server in LAN. Internal Port It specifies the service port of the server in LAN. A single port is supported. External Port It specifies the ports enabled for WAN users by this device.
  • Page 133  Service port (internal port) of the web server in LAN:80  External port that this device enables for internet devices: 80  WAN IP Address of the CPE: 202.105.11.22 Network Topology CPE in Router mode Web Server IP Address: 192.168.2.100 Configuration Procedure Step 1 Log in to the web UI of the CPE which works in Router mode.
  • Page 134 ----End If the rule is added successfully, it is displayed in the list below the Add button. See the following figure: Verification Enter Protocol name://WAN port IP address:External port in the address bar of a web browser on a computer over the internet to access the resources on the web server.

  • Page 135: Mac Filter (Only For O3)

    MAC Filter (Only for O3) This function is available only when the CPE works in WISP or Router mode. 8.5.1 Overview The MAC Filter function enables you to allow or disallow the devices, such as computers, laptops, tablets, and smart phones, to access the internet via the CPE based on their MAC addresses.
  • Page 136 ----End Parameters Description Name Description It specifies the mode of MAC filter rule. Disable: Disable the MAC Filter function. Allow: Allow the devices with the MAC addresses in the list to access the internet via this device, Mode and disallow the other devices to access the internet via this device. Disallow: Disallow the devices with the MAC addresses in the list to access the internet via this device, and allow the other devices to access the internet via this device.
  • Page 137 8.5.3 Examples of Configuring MAC Filter Network Topology The CPE is used in a company to deploy its network, and the CPE is set to Router mode. Requirements: Only allow the procurement staff to access the internet during working hours (9:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday).
  • Page 138 8.5.4 Verification Only the device with the MAC address of CC:3A:61:71:1B:6E can access the internet at 9:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Friday. All of other devices cannot access the internet during the period.

  • Page 139: Network Service

    Network Service 8.6.1 DDNS This function is available only when the CPE works in WISP or Router mode. Overview DDNS, dynamic domain name service, enables the dynamic DNS client on the CPE to deliver the current WAN IP address to the DNS server. Then the server maps the WAN IP address to a domain name for dynamic domain name resolution.
  • Page 140 ----End Parameters Description Name Description DDNS It Specifies whether to enable the DDNS function. It specifies Dynamic Domain Name Service provider. The CPE supports Dyndns, No-ip.com, and Service Provider 3322.org. It specifies the user name used to log in to the dynamic DNS service, as well as the Login user name User Name you registered on the website of the service provider.
  • Page 141 Enable the DDNS function. Select a service provider, which is Dyndns in this example. Enter the user name and password you registered, which are tenda and tenda in this example. Enter the domain name you registered, which is tenda.dyndns.com. Click Save on the bottom of this page.
  • Page 142 If the rule is added successfully, it is displayed in the list below the Add button. See the following figure: Verification Enter Protocol name://WAN port domain name:External port in the address bar of a web browser on a computer over the internet to access the resources on the web server. In this example, enter http://tenda.dyndns.com:80.

  • Page 143: Remote Web Management

    If internet users still cannot visit the web server in LAN after the configuration, try the following solutions:  Ensure that the WAN IP address of the CPE is a public IP address, and the internal port you entered is correct. Security software, antivirus software, and the built-in OS firewall of the computer may cause port forwarding ...
  • Page 144 Parameters Description Name Description Remote Web Management It specifies whether to enable the remote web management function. It specifies the IP address of a device which is allowed to access the web UI of the CPE. All: It indicates that any computer in WAN can manage this device remotely. For security, it is not recommended.

  • Page 145: Login Timeout Interval

    ----End Verification On the computer with the IP address of 202.105.106.55, start a browser and visit http://202.105.106.55:8080. Then you can log in to the web UI of the CPE and configure the settings. 8.6.3 Reboot Schedule Overview This function enables the CPE to automatically reboot as scheduled. You can use this function to prevent wireless performance degradation or network instability that occurs after a long CPE uptime.

  • Page 146: Snmp Agent

    8.6.5 SNMP Agent Overview The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the most widely used network management protocol in TCP/IP networks. SNMP enables you to remotely manage all your network devices compliant with this protocol, such as monitoring the network status, changing network device settings, and receive network event alarms. SNMP allows automatic management of devices from various vendors regardless of physical differences among the devices.
  • Page 147 Community name is used to define the relationship between an SNMP agent and an SNMP manager. If the community name contained in an SNMP packet is rejected by a device, the packet is discarded. A community name functions as a password to control SNMP agent access attempts of SNMP managers. SNMP V2C is compatible with SNMP V1 and provides more functions than SNMP V1.
  • Page 148 ----End Parameters Description Name Description It specifies whether to enable the SNMP agent function of the AP. By default, it is disabled. An SNMP manager and the SNMP agent can communicate with each other only if their SNMP SNMP Agent versions are the same.
  • Page 149 The NMS use SNMP V1 or SNMP V2C to monitor and manage the CPE. − Switch Internet Router 192.168.2.1/24 192.168.2.212/24 Configuration Procedure Step 1 Set up the CPE. Assume that Read Community is Jack, and Read/Write Community is Jack123. Choose Advanced > Network Service. Enable the SNMP Agent function.

  • Page 150: Ping Watch Dog

    Verification After the configuration, the NMS can connect to the SNMP agent of the CPE and can query and set some parameters on the SNMP agent through the MIB. 8.6.6 Ping Watch Dog With this function enabled, the device periodically pings target IP address to check the network connectivity and identify whether the device malfunctions.

  • Page 151: Dmz Host

    Parameters Description Name Description Ping Watch Dog It specifies whether to enable the Ping Watch Dog function. IP Address It specifies the target IP address that the device pings. Ping Interval It specifies the interval at which the device transmits packets to ping the target IP address. It specifies the interval at which the device enables the Ping Watch Dog function after the device reboots.
  • Page 152 ----End Examples of Configuring DMZ Host Networking Requirement The CPE is used in a company to deploy its network, and it is set to Router mode. Requirement: The administrator on business can visit the resources on web server in LAN. You can use DMZ Host function to solve the problem.
  • Page 153 Configuration Procedure Step 1 Choose Advanced > Network Service. Step 2 Enable the DMZ Host function. Step 3 Enter the IP address of the computer to be set to DMZ host, which is 192.168.2.100 in this example. Step 4 Click Save on the bottom of this page. ----End Verification Enter Protocol name://WAN port IP address:port number in the address bar of a web browser on a computer...
  • Page 154 Choose Advanced > Network Service to enter this page. By default, the function is enabled. 8.6.10 Hardware Watch Dog (Only for O3) This function uses an embedded watchdog timer to detect the operation condition of the device’s main program at scheduled time. During normal operation, the device regularly resets the watchdog timer to prevent it from elapsing, or "timing out".

  • Page 155: Tool

    Tools Date & Time This module enables you to set the system time of the CPE. Ensure that the system time of the CPE is correct, so that logs can be recorded correctly and the reboot schedule can be executed correctly. Choose Tools >...
  • Page 156 ----End Manual You can manually set the system time of the CPE. If you choose this option, you need to set the system time each time after the CPE reboots. Configuration Procedure Step 1 Choose Tools > Date & Time. Step 2 Set the Time Settings to Manual.

  • Page 157: Maintenance

    ----End Maintenance 9.2.1 Reboot Device If a setting does not take effect or the CPE works improperly, you can try rebooting the CPE to resolve the problem. When the CPE reboots, the current connections disconnect. Perform this operation when the CPE does not work busy.

  • Page 158: Upgrade Firmware

     When the factory settings are restored, the configuration of the CPE is lost. Therefore, you need to reconfigure the CPE to connect to the internet. Restore the factory settings of the CPE only when necessary. To prevent CPE damages, ensure that the power supply of the CPE is normal when the CPE is reset. ...
  • Page 159 Configuration Procedure Step 1 Download the package of a later firmware version for the CPE from http://www.tendacn.com to your local computer, and decompress the package. Step 2 Log in to the web UI of the CPE and choose Tools > Maintenance. Step 3 Click Upgrade.
  • Page 160 Backup Configuration Proceudre Step 1 Choose Tools > Maintenance. Step 2 Click Backup/Restore. Step 3 Then click Backup on the pop-up window. ----End A file named APCfm.cfg is downloaded to your local computer. Restore Configuration Procedure Step 1 Choose Tools > Maintenance. Step 2 Click Backup/Restore.
  • Page 161 Step 3 Click Restore on the pop-up window. Step 4 Select and upload the file you back up before. ----End The file is being uploaded. A progress bar is displayed on the page. Wait for it to elapse. Then the CPE is restored the settings successfully.

  • Page 162: Account

    Account To access the page, choose Tools > Account. On this page, you can change the login account information of the CPE to prevent unauthorized login. Click to change the account information. 9.3.1 Administrator You can modify and view the settings with the administrator account.
  • Page 163 9.3.2 Guest This account only allows you to view the settings. By default, this account is disabled. Parameters Description Name Description It specifies the user name of the current login account. By default, the CPE has one administrator account and one guest account. Old User Name Administrator user name/password: admin/admin (all lowercase) Guest user name/password: user/user (all lowercase)

  • Page 164: System Log

    System Log To access the page, choose Tools > System Log. The logs of the CPE record various events that occur and the operations that users perform after the CPE starts. In case of a system fault, you can refer to the logs during troubleshooting. To ensure that the logs are recorded correctly, verify the system time of the CPE.

  • Page 165: Appendix

    Appendix Q1: I cannot log in to the web UI of the device by entering 192.168.2.1. What should I do? A1: Try the following methods and try again: Ensure that the device has been connected to the power supply and the computer properly. −...
  • Page 166 Stronger signal strength (-90 is better than -100) and less background noise (-100 is better than -90) indicates better bridging signal. Q4: After the installation succeeds, the monitors connected to the NVR cannot display the surveillance videos. What should I do? A4: Try the following solutions: Ensure that all devices are working normally, and connected properly.

  • Page 168: Default Parameters

    Default Parameters By default, the parameters are shown in the following table: Parameters Login IP Address 192.168.2.1 Login Administrator admin/admin Account Guest Disabled Quick Setup Working Mode AP mode IP Address Type Static IP address IP Address 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 LAN Setup Default Gateway...
  • Page 169 Parameters Country/Region China Tenda_XXXXXX, and XXXXXX is the last six characters of the SSID LAN MAC address of the CPE Broadcast SSID Enable Network Mode 11b/g/n Channel Auto Transmit Power 20 dBm 29 dBm Channel Bandwidth 20 MHz Auto Extension Channel Auto Transmit Rate Auto...
  • Page 170 Parameters PoE/LAN Speed Auto Negotiation LAN Speed Auto Negotiation Diagnose Disable Reboot Schedule Disable Login Timeout Interval 5 min SNMP Agent Disable Network Service Ping Watch Dog Disable Telnet Service Disable UPnP Enable Hardware Watch Dog Enable Synchronized with the Internet Tools Date &...

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