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- Page 1 Questo manuale d’istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi.it. Scopri tutte le offerte per Tenda AC5 o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Router AC1200 Smart Dual-band WiFi Router Model: AC5 User Guide...
- Page 2 This guide provides detailed descriptions about how to use AC5 and set its functions, without attention to onscreen instructions or simple information review.
- Page 3 Preface Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start with AC5. Conventions Pictures, IP addresses and other data herein are for references only. Specific requests are subject to actual situations. The formats that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
- Page 4 DDNS Demilitarized Zone Additional Information For more information, please go to Tenda website http://www.tendacn.com. Technical Support For 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...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
2.1 Setting the New Router to Access the Internet ................... 10 2.1.1 Example: Smart Phone ........................10 2.1.2 Example: Computer .......................... 16 2.2 Renewing the Original Router by AC5 ......................19 2.2.1 Example: Smart Phone ........................19 2.2.2 Example: Computer .......................... 26 Web UI Description ............................ - Page 6 WiFi Settings ..............................44 6.1 WiFi Name & Password ..........................44 6.1.1 Overview ............................44 6.1.2 Modifying WiFi Name and Password ....................45 6.2 WiFi Schedule .............................. 47 6.2.1 Overview ............................47 6.2.2 Example............................. 48 6.3 Wireless Repeating ............................49 6.3.1 Overview ............................
- Page 7 Advanced Settings ............................. 88 10.1 Bandwidth Control ............................ 88 10.1.1 Overview ............................88 10.1.2 Example ............................89 10.2 Tenda App ..............................90 10.2.1 Example ............................90 10.3 Sleeping Mode ............................94 10.4 LED Control ..............................95 10.5 Filter MAC Address ............................ 96 10.5.1 Overview ............................
- Page 8 10.9.2 Adding a DDNS Rule ........................108 10.9.3 Example ............................110 10.10 Virtual Server ............................113 10.10.1 Adding a Virtual Server Rule ....................... 114 10.10.2 Deleting a Virtual Server Rule ..................... 115 10.10.3 Example ............................115 10.11 DMZ Host............................... 118 10.12 UPnP ..............................
- Page 9 11.8.1 Overview ............................132 11.8.2 Steps for Back Up .......................... 132 11.8.3 Steps for Restoring the Configuration ................... 132 11.9 Remote Management ..........................133 11.9.1 Overview ............................133 11.9.2 Configuring Remote Management ....................134 11.9.3 Example ............................134 11.10 System Status ............................136 11.10.1 Information ..........................
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Page 10: Introduction
Introduction Overview Tenda AC5 is a dual-band WiFi router dedicated to fiber users with small and medium apartments. Adopting brand new 11AC Wave2.0 technology, four 5dBi high-gain external antennas, AC5 offers simultaneous dual-band WiFi speed as high as 1167 Mbps. With Beamforming+ technology, AC5 features robust wall penetration capacity, creating faster and better network for users. -
Page 11: Appearance
Appearance 1.3.1 Front Panel LED Indicator LED Indicator Status Description Name The router is starting. Solid on System The system is faulty after startup. indicator Blinking The system is working properly. At least the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi network is Solid on enabled. -
Page 12: Rear Panel
LED Indicator LED Indicator Status Description Name improperly. Reserved 1.3.2 Rear Panel Port/Button Description Used to power on/off the router using the power adapter included with the Power package. Used to start the WPS negotiation process of the router, or to restore the router to the factory settings. -
Page 13: Label At The Bottom
1.3.3 Label at the Bottom The label shows the SSID, and login IP address of the router. Read for reference if needed. （1） （2） （3） (1): Login IP address of the router. You can use this IP address to access the web UI of the router. (2): Default WiFi name of the router. -
Page 14: Quick Setup For The Internet
Step 1 Connect devices. Power on the new router AC5 using the power adapter included with the package. Plug the Ethernet cable that has connected to the internet into the WAN port of the router. Connect your smart phone to the SSID shown on the bottom label. By default, this wireless... - Page 15 Step 2 Log in to the web UI of the router for internet setup. Start a web browser on the phone that has connected to the router’s WiFi, and enter tendawifi.com or 192.168.0.1. Tap on the Search symbol.
- Page 16 Tap on Start.
- Page 17 System detects your connection type automatically. Complete your setup according to the onscreen instructions. (Taking PPPoE as an example in the following procedures) ISP User Name: Enter the user name provided by your ISP. ISP Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. Tap on Next.
- Page 18 Set WiFi name, WiFi password, and login password. Tap on Next.
- Page 19 (10) Wait a moment until the router accesses the internet successfully. Wireless devices, such as phones, need to connect to the WiFi again to access the internet. —End If the WiFi name and the WiFi password have been changed, connect your devices to the wireless network of the router again using the new WiFi name and WiFi password.
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Page 20: Example: Computer
2.1.2 Example: Computer Step 1 Connect devices. Power on the router using the power adapter included with the package. Plug the Ethernet cable that has connected to the internet into the WAN port of the router. Connect your computer to a LAN port (1/2/3) of the router using an Ethernet cable. If a desktop computer is used to connect to the router’s WiFi network, you need to install a wireless adapter on it first. - Page 21 Step 2 Log in to the web UI of the router for internet setup. Start a web browser on the computer that has connected to the router. Enter tendawifi.com or 192.168.0.1, and press Enter. Click Start.
- Page 22 System detects your connection type automatically. Complete your setup according to the onscreen instructions. (Taking PPPoE as an example in the following procedures) ISP User Name: Enter the user name provided by your ISP. ISP Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. Click Next.
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Page 23: Renewing The Original Router By Ac5
Power on the original router and AC5. Connect the WAN port of the original router to a LAN port (1/2/3) of AC5 using an Ethernet cable. When the LAN and WAN indicators of the new router are solid on for 3 seconds after fast blinking, the ISP user name and password of the original router are migrated to the new router successfully. - Page 24 After successful migration, plug the Ethernet cable that has connected to the internet into the WAN port of AC5. Connect wireless clients such as phones to the WiFi of AC5. By default, this WiFi has no password.
- Page 25 Step 2 Log in to the web UI of the router for internet setup. Start a web browser on the phone that has connected to the router’s WiFi. Enter tendawifi.com or 192.168.0.1. Tap on the Search symbol.
- Page 26 Tap on Start.
- Page 27 The system enters the ISP user name and ISP password on this page automatically. Assume that the user name in this example is chenhao, and password is 1234567. Tap on Next.
- Page 28 Set WiFi name, WiFi password, and login password. Tap on Next.
- Page 29 Wait a second until the router accesses the internet successfully. Wireless devices, such as phones, need to connect to the WiFi of the router again to access the internet. —End If the WiFi name and the WiFi password have been changed, connect your devices to the WiFi network of the router again using the new WiFi name and WiFi password.
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Page 30: Example: Computer
Power on the original router and AC5. Connect the WAN port of the original router to a LAN port (1/2/3) of AC5 using an Ethernet cable. When the LAN and WAN indicators of the new router are solid on for 3 seconds after fast blinking, the ISP user name and password of the original router are migrated to the new router successfully. - Page 31 Step 2 Log in to the web UI of the router for internet setup. Start a web browser on the computer that has connected to the router. Enter tendawifi.com or 192.168.0.1, and press Enter. Click Start.
- Page 32 The system enters the ISP user name and ISP password on this page automatically. Assume that the user name in this example is chenhao, and password is 1234567. Click Next.
- Page 33 Set WiFi name, WiFi password, and login password. Click Next. Connected. If you want to configure more functions of the router, click More. —End If your desktop connects to the router’ WiFi network, and the WiFi name and the WiFi password have been changed, connect the computer to the WiFi of the router again using the new WiFi name and WiFi password.
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Page 34: Web Ui Description
Web UI Description Log in to the Web UI of the Router If you use the router for the first time, refer to Chapter 2 Quick Setup for the internet for login method. To log in to the web UI of the router after quick setup, refer to the following sections. Start a web browser on the device that has connected to the router. -
Page 35: Logging Out Of The Web Ui Of The Router
Log in to the web UI of the router successfully. Logging out of the Web UI of the Router If you log in to the web UI of the router and perform no operation within 5 minutes, the router logs you out. In addition, clicking Exit on the upper right corner of the web UI can log out as well. -
Page 36: Internet Status
Internet Status This module enables you to view the network status of the router, online devices, WiFi information and other status information. Viewing Network Status The Internet Status page shows the current network status of the router. When the internet icon is displayed, the router is connected to the internet successfully and devices can access the internet through the router. -
Page 37: Viewing Online Devices
When Connection failed is displayed, click Connection failed for Internet Settings page. Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the issue. Viewing Online Devices On the right part of the Internet status page, you can view the number of online devices and get to know about WiFi extender. -
Page 38: Adding To Blacklist
Clicking Online enables you to view detailed information about the connected devices. See the following figure. 4.2.1 Adding to Blacklist When detecting an unknown device in Attached Devices, you can click Add to Blacklist to add it to blacklist. Devices in blacklist cannot access the internet through the router. 4.2.2 Removing from Blacklist To remove a device from the blacklist, choose Internet Status >... - Page 39 To change the WiFi name or WiFi password at 2.4 GHz/5 GHz network, click Internet Status > to access the WiFi Settings page. See the figure below. Set the parameters as required and click Save. For detailed instructions, refer to WiFi Name & Password in Chapter 6 WiFi Settings.
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Page 40: Viewing Other Status Information
Viewing Other Status Information Clicking enables you to view the system status, including basic information, WAN status, LAN status and WiFi status of the router. For detailed parameter descriptions, refer to 11 System Settings. -
Page 41: Internet Settings
Internet Settings Overview This module enables you to set internet parameters.Usually, when you use the router for the first time or after you reset the router, the router detects your internet connection type automatically. You are recommended to select the detected type and follow the Quick Setup Wizard instructions to configure internet settings. If you need to change the internet parameters, you can configure them on the Internet Settings page. - Page 42 To access the Internet Settings page, click Internet Settings. PPPoE is taken as an example here for better guidance. Assume that the ISP user name in this example is chenhao, and password is 1234567. The following page appears after you finish the configuration.
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Page 43: Setting Up An Internet Connection With Pppoe
Parameters descriptions Parameter Description The current status of the WAN port, including Ethernet cable connected and WAN Port Ethernet cable disconnected. It specifies how the router is connected to internet. This router supports three connection types. They are PPPoE, Dynamic IP Address, and Static IP Address. Connection Type Please select one according to your need. - Page 44 ISP User Name: Enter the user name provided by your ISP. ISP Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. Click Connect. —End Verification Assume that the ISP user name is chenhao, and password is 1234567. If the Connected. You can access the internet now.
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Page 45: Setting Up An Internet Connection With A Dynamic Ip Address
Setting Up an Internet Connection with a Dynamic IP Address Procedures: To access the configuration page, click Internet Settings. Connection Type: Choose Dynamic IP Address. Click Connect. —End Verification If the Connected. You can access the internet now. message appears after a while, you can access the internet through the router in a wired or wireless manner. -
Page 46: Setting Up An Internet Connection With A Static Ip Address
Setting Up an Internet Connection with a Static IP Address Procedures: To access the configuration page, click Internet Settings. Connection Type: Choose Static IP Address. IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and Primary/Secondary DNS Server: Enter the related information provided by your ISP. Assume that the IP address in this example is 192.168.20.1, subnet mask 255.255.255.0, default gateway and primary DNS server 192.168.20.100. -
Page 48: Wifi Settings
WiFi Settings This module includes the WiFi Name & Password, WiFi Schedule, Wireless Repeating, Channel & Bandwidth, WPS, Beamforming+, AP Mode, and Anti-interference functions. WiFi Name & Password 6.1.1 Overview The router supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi signals, featuring strong anti-interference performance. The features of these two networks are listed as follows: ... -
Page 49: Modifying Wifi Name And Password
Parameter descriptions Parameter Description 2.4 GHz/5 GHz It specifies whether to enable the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz network. Network It specifies the names of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz network. You can change them if needed. After the router accesses the internet, wireless clients like smart phones can access the WiFi Name internet using these wireless names. - Page 50 Step 4 Click Save. —End Verification Wait a moment for the modification to complete successfully. You can find on the Internet Status page that the WiFi names and passwords have been changed.
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Page 51: Wifi Schedule
WiFi Schedule 6.2.1 Overview This router supports the WiFi schedule function, which allows you to disable the WiFi during a specified period. Then the network will recover after that period. By default, this function is disabled. To access the configuration page, click WiFi Settings > WiFi Schedule. The following figure appears when WiFi Schedule is enabled. -
Page 52: Example
6.2.2 Example Application Scenario Michael bought an AC5 for network coverage. For a healthier sleeping environment, he wants to disable the WiFi during 23:00 to 7:00 every day. The WiFi Schedule function can address this requirement. Procedures: To access the configuration page, click WiFi Settings > WiFi Schedule. -
Page 53: Wireless Repeating
Wireless Repeating 6.3.1 Overview The Wireless Repeating function enables the router to function as a wireless repeater which extends WiFi coverage by connecting to network of an upstream router. You can use this router to extend wireless network coverage in the WISP or Client+AP mode. If you want to repeat the WiFi hotspot provided by your ISP, the WISP mode is recommended;... -
Page 54: Example
Michael can add an AC5 and configure the Wireless Repeating function of the router to extend WiFi network coverage of the original router, so clients can access the internet through the WiFi network of AC5. The following figure shows the application scenario. - Page 55 Procedures: To access the configuration page, click WiFi Settings > Wireless Repeating. Wireless Repeating: Switch the button Repeating Mode: Select the WISP or Client+AP mode, which is WISP in this example . Upstream WiFi Name: Select WiFi name of the original router from the drop-down list box, which is Tenda_2 in this example.
- Page 56 Click OK. —End Verification After the first figure below appears on the Internet Status page and the second on the Internet Settings, you can access the internet through the WiFi network of AC5.
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Page 57: Channel & Bandwidth
UI of the new router directly by using tendawifi.com. In the Client+AP mode, the LAN IP address of AC5 changes and you can obtain the new address from the DHCP Client List of the original router. - Page 58 Paremeter descriptions Paremeter Description It specifies a protocol adopted for wireless transmission. You are recommended to keep the default setting. For 2.4 GHz networks, 11b/g, 11b/g/n, and 11n protocols are available. For 5 GHz networks, the 11ac and 11a/n/ac are available. ...
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Page 59: Changing Channel
Paremeter Description It specifies bandwidth of the operating channel of a WiFi network. Change the default settings only when necessary. 20: It indicates that the channel bandwidth of a router is 20 MHz. 40: It indicates that the channel bandwidth of a router is 40 MHz. ... -
Page 60: Wps
—End 6.5.1 Overview The WPS function enables wireless devices, such as smart phones, to connect the WiFi of the router easily and quickly. To access the configuration page, click WiFi Settings > WPS, then follow the onscreen instructions to perform. -
Page 61: Connecting Devices To The Wifi
6.5.2 Connecting Devices to the WiFi Smart phones can connect to the router in a WPS manner only if they support the WPS function. Desktops or laptops can connect to the router in a WPS manner only if they are installed with wireless adapters. - Page 62 Method 2: Setting via the WPS Button on the Router Press the WPS button on the router. Set WPS on a smart phone or computer within two minutes after you press the button. —End Verification The smart phone or computer is connected to the WiFi successfully after a while.
- Page 63 Method 3: Setting via Pin Code of the Router If use this method on a computer, you are recommended to install it with a wireless adapter with PIN. For more information, refer to the user guide of corresponding wireless adapter. To access the configuration page, click WiFi Settings >...
- Page 64 Click the icon on the upper right part of the app. Then the figure below appears. On the item Connection Type, click the drop-down list button, and choose PIN Code. Enter the Pin code, which is 21690525 in this example. Click Connect.
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Page 65: Example
Example Application Scenario Michael purchases an AC5 for wireless network and he has set the WiFi password. But he hopes to access the internet through the router without entering password. Assume that the WiFi name of the router is Tenda_097190. - Page 66 Set WPS on a smart phone, which is Redmi Note 4X in this example. Choose Settings on the homepage of the smart phone. Then click WLAN > Advanced Settings > Connect WPS.
- Page 67 The smart phone is performing WPS negotiation with the router. —End Wait a moment for the connection to complete. Verification The smart phone connects to the WiFi of the router successfully.
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Page 68: Beamforming
Beamforming+ 6.6.1 Overview As a wireless signal optimization technology, the location-oriented Beamforming could transmit wireless signals to wireless devices precisely, offering users with better internet connection, such as faster download or playback of HD videos. Wireless routers broadcast signals to all directions if they do not support Beamforming+. ... -
Page 69: Setting Beamforming
The following figure shows the wireless transmission when Beamforming+ is enabled. 6.6.2 Setting Beamforming+ To access the configuration page, click WiFi Settings > Beamforming+. By default, the Beamforming+ function is enabled. It is recommended to retain default settings. AP Mode 6.7.1 Overview In the AP mode, the router functions as a wireless access point (AP), and WAN port of the router functions as a... -
Page 70: Enabling Ap Mode
To access the configuration page, click WiFi Settings > AP Mode. By default, this function is disabled. 6.7.2 Enabling AP Mode To access the configuration page, click WiFi Settings > AP Mode. AP Mode: Switch the button Click Save. —End ... -
Page 71: Example
Michael could access the internet through his optical modem using Ethernet cable. But now he wants to access the internet by WiFi. Solution AC5 in the AP mode enabled could address this requirement. After configuration, wireless devices such as smart phones can access the internet through the WiFi of AC5. The following figure shows the application scenario. -
Page 72: Anti-Interference
Click Ok in the following window that appears. —End Verification Computers connected to the router using cable, or wireless devices such as smart phones, connected to the router’s WiFi could access the internet normally. Anti-interference This router supports the Anti-interference function. By default, this function is auto. When you have bad internet experience, please try to modify the Anti-interference settings. - Page 73 When you choose Auto, the router will adjust receiving sensitivity automatically based on the current interference. Please keep Auto if you do not have special requirements. When you choose Disable, the router has wider WiFi coverage. But if the interference is strong in your environment, you are recommended to choose Auto or Enable.
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Page 74: Guest Network
Guest Network Overview This module makes you enable/disable the Guest Network function and change Guest Network’s WiFi name and password. Devices connected to the guest network can access to the internet and communicate with each other, but cannot access the router’s web UI or the master network. This function enables guests to access the internet and ensures security of the master network. -
Page 75: Setting Guest Network
Parameter Description Please set according to your requirements. Shared It specifies downloading speed of guest network devices, with a unit Mbps. By Bandwidth for default, the speed is not limited. You can set according to your requirements. Guests Setting Guest Network To access the configuration page, click Guest Network. -
Page 76: Parental Control
Parental Control Overview This module enables you to set the internet accessibility of devices in LAN network, including specified time for surfing the internet, websites allowed or banned to visit. To access configuration page, click Parental Control. The following page shows a device connected to the router currently. -
Page 77: Scenario 2: The Device Has Not Connected To The Router
Set valid time for internet connection, and accessible or inaccessible websites. Click Save. —End 8.2.2 Scenario 2: The Device has not Connected to the Router Click Parental Control. Click +New. - Page 78 Set device name, MAC address, time limit for internet access and limit for website access as required. Click Save. —End...
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Page 79: Example
Example Application Scenario Michael bought an AC5 for network, but his children always visited websites on the phone connected to the router. For the good of his children’s learning, he intends to allow his children to access Google during 8:00-22:00 from Monday to Friday. - Page 80 Internet Accessible At: Set time period for devices to access the internet, which is 08:00-20:00 in this example. In: Select Specified Day, and choose Monday-Friday as well. Access Control Mode: Choose Whitelist. Unblocked Websites: Enter the website accessible to the device, which is google in this example. Click Save.
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Page 81: Vpn
The VPN module includes PPIP Server, Online PPTP Users, and PPTP/L2TP Client. VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a dedicated network across the shared or public network (usually the internet). However, since this dedicated network does not have physical lines but only exists logically, it is called the virtual private network. - Page 82 Enable PPIP Server. The figure below shows the dialog box that appears after the function is enabled. Parameter descriptions Parameter Description It specifies whether to enable the PPTP server function. If the function is enabled, PPTP Server the router functions as a PPTP server. IP Address It specifies the range of IP addresses that PPTP server can assign to devices.
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Page 83: Example
9.1.2 Example Application Scenario Michael bought an AC5 for network. He needs to access the resources on his computer’s FTP server at home. Solution The PPTP server function of AC5 can address this requirement. Set PPTP Server function on the router. He can access to resources on the computer’s FTP server by VPN dialing up on business trip. - Page 84 Verification (Example: Windows 7) On business trip, Michael succeeds in accessing resources on his computer’s FTP server at home. The following describes the steps: Click at the bottom-right corner of the desk, and click Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Set up a new connection or network.
- Page 85 Click Connect to a workplace > Next. Click Use my Internet connection (VPN). If a dialog box appears, you can follow the onscreen instruction to perform operations.
- Page 86 Enter the IP address of the PPTP server in the Internet address text box, which is 113.88.112.220 in this example. Then click Next. Enter the user name and password for connecting to the PPTP server, which are admin1 in this example. Click Create.
- Page 87 Click Connect Now after a while. Access the resources on the FTP Server at home by the server here or My Computer. Method: “ftp: //Server IP address: Service port number”, which is ftp: //192.168.0.104:21 in this example.
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Page 88: Online Pptp Users
Access successfully. See the following figure. Online PPTP Users On the Online PPTP Users page, you can have detailed information about the VPN clients dialed in the PPTP server. To access the configuration page, select VPN > Online PPTP Users. Parameter descriptions Parameter Description... -
Page 89: Pptp/L2Tp Client
Parameter Description It specifies the time that has elapsed since the PPTP device previously dialed in the Uptime server successfully. PPTP/L2TP Client 9.3.1 Overview You are allowed to set router as a PPTP/L2TP client on the PPTP/L2TP Client page. The router can connect to the PPTP/L2TP server after the PPTP/L2TP Client function is enabled. Example: If users subscribe to the VPN service provided by their ISP when having broadband, they can dial in their ISP’s VPN network through the PPTP/L2TP Client function of the router. -
Page 90: Example
User name/Password: 123 Michael bought an AC5 for network. He wants to access the VPN resources provided by his ISP. Solution The PPTP Client function could address this requirement. Set the PPTP Client function on the router. Clients in LAN network could access the VPN resources provided by the ISP. - Page 91 —End Verification Clients in LAN network could access the VPN resources provided by the ISP.
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Page 92: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings This module includes: Bandwidth Control, Tenda App, Sleeping Mode, LED Control, Filter MAC Address, Firewall, IPTV, Static Route, DDNS, Virtual Server, DMZ Host, and UPnP. 10.1 Bandwidth Control 10.1.1 Overview On the Bandwidth Control page, you can view information about online devices, and set upload limit or download limit for clients if needed. -
Page 93: Example
10.1.2 Example Application Scenario Michael bought an AC5 for network after having broadband. He needs to set download limit for every device to ensure all family members have good internet experience. Procedures: To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > Bandwidth Control. -
Page 94: Tenda App
The following figure may help you understand the application scenario. (Example: Managing the router remotely) Procedures: Install Tenda WiFi app. Download Tenda WiFi in app store of your phone. Register a Tenda account. Open Tenda WiFi and enter the login password of your router (if any) in the password box. Click Login. - Page 96 Email Address: Enter the email address you want to set as account name. Assume that the email address in this example is 12345678901@163.com. Password: Set password for your Tenda account. Click Register. The activation email has sent to your email address. Please tap click here to confirm to activate in valid time.
- Page 97 Account: Enter the account registered in your Tenda WiFi on phone, which is email address in this example. Click Save. When you are not at home, you can have Tenda app to manage the router by connecting smart phone to WiFi or traffic.
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Page 98: Sleeping Mode
10.3 Sleeping Mode This router supports the Sleeping Mode function. When the function takes effect, the LED indicators and WiFi will be turned off. The Sleeping Mode function works based on time settings. If the system time of the router is not synchronized with the internet time, the function cannot work properly. -
Page 99: Led Control
Parameter Description the WiFi on/off button on the rear panel of the router or using Tenda app. For details about how to enable this WiFi function by Tenda app, refer to the Tenda app usage. Sleeping Time It specifies time when the Sleeping Mode function is effective. -
Page 100: Filter Mac Address
10.5 Filter MAC Address 10.5.1 Overview Computers and smart phones have their own MAC addresses. On the Filter MAC Address page, you can add filter rule and set limit for MAC address to access the internet, including To disallow listed devices to access the internet and To allow only the listed devices to access the internet. -
Page 101: Adding A Mac Address Filter Rule
Parameter Description This link only appears when you set the whitelist for the first time, or disappears after the configuration. 10.5.2 Adding a MAC Address Filter Rule To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > Filter MAC Address. MAC Address Filter Mode: Select MAC address filter mode, which is Blacklist in this example. Blacklist Device: Set the device you disallow to access the internet, which is Michael’s Phone in this example. -
Page 102: Example
10.5.4 Example Application Scenario Michael bought an AC5 for network.He finds unknown devices in module Attached Devices of the router. But he hopes to allow only devices owned by family members to access the internet through the router. Solution The Filter MAC Address function of the router can address this requirement. Assume that the clients owned by his family members have following MAC addresses: ... - Page 103 —End Verification Only clients with MAC address 4C:CC:6A:AD:14:53 or 14:5F:94:BC:FC:81 or 1C:5C:F2:B4:40:01 can access the internet through the router, while others cannot.
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Page 104: Firewall
10.6 Firewall The Firewall function can protect the router against some common DoS attacks such as ICMP Flood Attack, TCP Flood Attack, and UCP Flood Attack. It forbids WAN Ping as well, helping secure your network. To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > Firewall. By default, the Firewall function is enabled. -
Page 105: Iptv
Parameter Description attack rather than exposing itself. 10.7 IPTV 10.7.1 Overview IPTV is the abbreviation of Internet Protocol Television. It is new technology integrating with internet, multimedia, telecommunication and many other technologies, providing interactive services including digital TV to family users by internet broadband lines. IPTV is a service provided by ISP. Users can have multiple IPTV programs by IP set-top-box and television at home. -
Page 106: Example
Application Scenario Michael subscribed to IPTV service when he had broadband. His ISP provided IPTV account and password but no information about VLAN. Michael bought an AC5 for network. He wants to have IPTV program now. Solution The IPTV function of the router can address this requirement. Network topology is shown as follows. -
Page 107: Static Route
VLAN: Keep Default. Click Save. Step 2 Set set-top-box. Dial up on his set-top-box using the account and password provided by his ISP. —End Verification Michael can have IPTV programs on television. 10.8 Static Route 10.8.1 Overview Routing is performed to select the best route for delivering data from a source address to a destination address. A static route is a manually configured route, which is simple, efficient, and reliable. -
Page 108: Example
Networking Requirement Michael used wired router and switch for network in the past. Now he purchases an AC5 for wireless coverage and builds an office intranet on that network, requiring clients connected to AC5 able to access both the internet and office intranet. - Page 109 Router 1 accesses the internet and Router 2 the intranet. AC5 gets IP address to access the internet from Router 1 automatically. Set static route on AC5, achieving LAN clients access both internet and intranet. Assume that the devices have following MAC addresses: ...
- Page 110 Step 4 Set a static route rule on AC5. To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > Static Route. Destination Network: Enter IP address of the destination network, which is 172.16.105.0 in this example. Subnet mask: Enter subnet mask of the destination IP address, which is 255.255.255.0 in this example.
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Page 111: Ddns
10.9.1 Overview WAN IP address is needed when Virtual Server, DMZ Host, and Tenda App function are enabled. If the router’s WAN IP address changes, these functions will not in normal service. The DDNS function allows you to map a dynamic WAN IP address (public IP address) of the router to a static domain name, helping internet users (WAN side) access router by static domain name. -
Page 112: Adding A Ddns Rule
Parameter descriptions Description Parameter It specifies whether to enable the DDNS function. By default, the DDNS function is DDNS disabled. It specifies a DDNS service provider. The supported service providers include Service no-ip.com, 3322.org, dyndns.org, 88ip.cn, and oray.com. Provider It specifies the user name registered on a DDNS service provider's website for logging User name into the DDNS service. - Page 113 If you do not have a DDNS account, please select a service provider and click Register to have one on the website of the service provider. After registration, login to the web UI of the router again. Set User Name, Password, and Domain Name. Click Save.
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Page 114: Example
Example Application Scenario Michael bought an AC5 for network after having broadband. He wants to make a web server built on LAN accessible to the internet, and internet users can visit that server by static domain name. The following figure shows the application scenario. - Page 115 To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > DDNS. DDNS: Switch Service Provider: Click drop-down-box and select dyndns.org. User Name: Enter user name registered on DDNS service provider's website, which is Tenda in this example. Password: Enter password registered on DDNS service provider's website, which is 12345678 in this example.
- Page 116 Wait until the connection status changes to Connected. Step 3 Set Virtual Server function. For detailed steps, please refer to 10.10 Virtual Server in this guide. —End...
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Page 117: Virtual Server
Verification The visit path for internet users to access the intranet resources is: http://domain name: server port, which is http:// tenda.dyndns.org.net:80 in this example. Then perform according to on-screen instructions. 10.10 Virtual Server Usually, internet users cannot access LAN through router. But internet users can visit LAN resources through router by enabling virtual server. -
Page 118: Adding A Virtual Server Rule
Parameter Description It specifies a router port accessible to internet users. WAN port will be populated WAN Port automatically after you select LAN port. It specifies the protocol of a service. If you are uncertain about which service Protocol protocol is used, TCP/UDP is recommended. Operation It allows you to manually add or delete virtual server rules. -
Page 119: Deleting A Virtual Server Rule
—End 10.10.3 Example Application Scenario Michael bought an AC5 for network after having broadband. He wants to make the web server built on LAN accessible to internet users. The following figure shows the application scenario. Visit by IP Address WAN IP：102.33.66.88 Web Server IP: 192.168.0.111... - Page 120 Solution This requirement can be addressed by the Virtual Server function. Assume that the internal web server information is listed as follows: Server IP Address: 192.168.0.110 MAC Address of the Server Host: C8:3A:35:13:05:18 User Name/Password: admin/admin Server Port: 80 Procedures: Configure the Virtual Server function.
- Page 121 —End DHCP reservation rule is added successfully. See the following figure: Verification Internet users visit this web server in the form of “Protocol: //WAN IP address: external port”, which is http://102.33.66.88:80 in this example. Then perform according to on-screen instructions. If you want to visit that server by domain name, you can try the “Virtual Server + DDNS”...
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Page 122: Dmz Host
10.11 DMZ Host If you can set a computer in LAN as DMZ host, that computer will become available to the internet completely, which achieves unlimited bidirectional communication. When you play games or have video meeting on some computer, you can set it as DMZ host for better user experience. To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings >... -
Page 123: Upnp
—End 10.12 UPnP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set of networking protocols. This function enables the router to open ports for LAN apps supporting UPnP, which improves user experience. To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > UPnP. By default, the UPnP function is enabled. After UPnP is enabled, port transfer information displays on the configuration page when UPnP application, such as Thunder, is running in the LAN network. -
Page 124: System Settings
System Settings This module includes LAN Settings, DHCP Reservation, WAN Settings, Time Settings, Login Password, Reboot and Reset, Firmware Upgrade, Backup/Restore, Remote Management, System Status, System Log, and Automatic Maintenance. 11.1 LAN Settings 11.1.1 Overview This module enables you to do the followings: ... -
Page 125: Modifying The Lan Ip Address
Parameter descriptions Parameter Description It specifies the LAN IP address of the router, which is the IP address to log in to the web UI of the router. LAN IP Address You can login to the web UI of the router through either IP address (default 192.168.0.1) or the domain name (tendawifi.com). -
Page 126: Dhcp Reservation
Click Save. —End Wait till the modification completes successfully, you will be redirected to the Login page. If you fail to log in to the web UI of the router, please log again by tendawifi.com. Or first ensure that the local area connection of your computer is set to Obtain an IP address automatically. -
Page 127: Adding A Dhcp Reservation Rule
Parameter Description Device Name It specifies the device name to be bound with a static IP address. MAC Address It specifies the MAC address of a client. It specifies the IP address to be bound with the device indicated by the corresponding IP Address MAC address. -
Page 128: Deleting A Dhcp Reservation Rule
11.2.2 Deleting a DHCP Reservation Rule To access the configuration page, choose System Settings > DHCP Reservation. Locate the rule to be deleted, and click —End 11.3 WAN Settings 11.3.1 Overview This module enables you to modify MTU, speed and MAC address of the WAN port. If you cannot access the internet after configuring the internet settings, change the WAN parameters of the router. -
Page 129: Modifying Mtu Value
Parameter Description later under the circumstance that the quality Ethernet cable has been connected correctly. You can select 10 Mbps FDX or 10 Mbps HDX from the drop-down list box of Speed. Otherwise, you are recommended to retain the default configuration Auto-negotiation. -
Page 130: Time Settings
MAC address: Select Clone local MAC address or Set MAC address from the drop down list box. If you select Set MAC address, enter the MAC address that you want to clone. If you select Clone local MAC address, configure this function on the computer with correct MAC address. Click Save. -
Page 131: Login Password
11.5 Login Password 11.5.1 Overview This module enables you to modify the login password of the router. The login password is used to log in to the web UI of the router. By default, the router has no login password. You are recommended to set a login password by following the Quick Setup Wizard when you use the router for the first time. -
Page 132: Reboot And Reset
You will be redirected to the login page. Enter the new login password, and click Login to login to the web UI of the router. 11.6 Reboot and Reset 11.6.1 Overview This module enables you to reboot the router or restore the router to factory settings. ... -
Page 133: Rebooting The Router
11.6.2 Rebooting the Router To access the configuration page, choose System Settings > Reboot and Reset. Click Reboot and wait for the router to reboot. —End 11.6.3 Resetting the Router Resetting the router deletes your entire current configuration. You need to reconfigure the router to connect to the internet. -
Page 134: Steps For Local Upgrade
Go to the official website of Tenda http://www.tendacn.com, and download the latest firmware to your computer. Log in to the web UI of the router, and choose System Settings > Firmware Upgrade. -
Page 135: Steps For Online Upgrade
Click Upgrade. —End Wait a second for the upgrade to complete. You can go to the Internet Status page to see if the upgrade is successful. Log in to the web UI of the router, restore the router to the factory settings, and reconfigure. After login to the web UI, click System Settings >... -
Page 136: Backup/Restore
11.8 Backup/Restore 11.8.1 Overview This module enables you to back up the current configuration of your router to the local computer, or restore your router to a previous configuration by importing the configuration file on the local computer. You can back up the current configuration of the router to prevent cases of restoring factory settings caused by malfunction of the router. -
Page 137: Remote Management
11.9 Remote Management 11.9.1 Overview This module enables you to login to the web UI of the router over the internet. Generally, only clients connected to the router can login to the web UI of the router. If necessary, you can login to the web UI of the router remotely over the internet. -
Page 138: Configuring Remote Management
—End 11.9.3 Example Michael bought an AC5 for network after having broadband. The WAN IP address of the router is 202.105.106.55.Michael needs to log into the web UI of the router on business trip. Solution The remote management function can address this requirement. The following figure shows a topology for... - Page 139 Procedures: To access the configuration page, choose System Settings > Remote Management. Remote Management: Set Remote IP Address: Enter remote IP address, which is 0.0.0.0 in this example Port: Keep the default settings. Click Save. —End Verification You can log into the web UI of the router to manage it by accessing http://202.105.106.55:8080 on the remote computer with the IP address 0.0.0.0.
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Page 140: System Status
11.10 System Status This module enables you to view the basic information of the router, including the Information, WAN Status, LAN Status, and WiFi Status sections. To access the configuration page, choose System Settings > System Status. 11.10.1 Information This module enables you to view system time, uptime, firmware version, and hardware version. See the following figure: Parameters descriptions Parameter... -
Page 141: Wan Status
11.10.2 WAN Status This module enables you to view the WAN status of the router. See the following figure: Parameters descriptions Parameter Description Connection It specifies the current connection type of the router. Type Connection It specifies the current connection status of the router. Status It specifies the time that has elapsed since the router was connected to the internet Connection... -
Page 142: Lan Status
11.10.3 LAN Status This module enables you view the LAN IP address (also the login IP address) of the router. Parameters descriptions Parameter Description It specifies the LAN IP address of the router, which is the IP address to log into the web UI of the router. -
Page 143: System Log
Parameters descriptions Parameter Description It specifies the WiFi network status at 2.4 GHz /5 GHz network of the router. Disable indicates 2.4 GHz that the wireless network is disabled; Visible indicates that the wireless network is enabled for Network/ 5 GHz Network accessibility by connecting the corresponding Hotspot Name. -
Page 144: Automatic Maintenance
11.12 Automatic Maintenance 11.12.1 Overview The Automatic Maintenance function is beneficial to the system stability and service life of the router. To access the configuration page, choose System Settings > Automatic Maintenance. By default, the function is enabled. Parameters descriptions Parameter Description System... -
Page 145: Configuring System Reboot Schedule
11.12.2 Configuring System Reboot Schedule To access the configuration page, choose System Settings > Automatic Maintenance. Reboot At: Select the time to reboot from the drop-down list box, which is 23:30 in this example. Click Save. —End After the configuration above, the router reboots automatically at 23:30 every day if there are clients connected to the router, and the traffic over the WAN port is less than 3 KB/s for 30 minutes;... - Page 146 Appendixes Setting the IP Address of Your Computer The following describes the configuration steps for Windows 8 and Windows 7. Choose a proper one according to your computer system. A computer installed with a wired network adapter is used as an example to describe the procedures.
- Page 147 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. You are redirected to the Ethernet Properties box. Click OK.
- Page 148 Windows 7 A.1.2 Click in the lower-right corner of the desktop and choose Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Local Area Connection > Properties.
- Page 149 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Click Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, then click OK. Click OK after the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.
- Page 150 I cannot access the web UI of the router after entering 192.168.0.1 or tendawifi.com. What should I do? A1. Try the following solutions: Ensure that the Ethernet cables are properly connected. Ensure that you have connected to the wireless network of the router successfully. ...
- Page 151 Consult your ISP. How to restore the router to factory settings if I cannot access the web UI of the router? A4. Power on the router, and when the SYS indicator blinks, you can hold the WPS/Reset button down for 8 seconds and release.