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  • Page 1 Wireless Dual Band Celling Access Point i21 User Guide...
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3 Preface Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start with i21. Conventions The typographical elements that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
  • Page 4 Technical Support If you need more help, contact us by any of the following means. We will be glad to assist you as soon as possible. Global: (86) 755-27657180 Canada: 1-888-998-8966 support@tenda.cn Hotline Email Hong Kong: 00852-81931998 http://www.tendacn.com tendasz...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2 Application Scenarios ............................4 2.1 Small Scale WiFi Network Deployment ..................... 4 2.1.1 Deploying the AP with a Tenda Router with the AP Controller Capacity ...... 4 2.1.2 Deploying the AP with a Router without the AP Controller Capacity ......5 2.2 Large Scale WiFi Network Deployment...
  • Page 6 6.2 DHCP Server ............................25 6.2.1 Overview ........................... 25 6.2.2 Configuring the DHCP Server ....................25 6.2.3 DHCP Client List ........................28 7 Wireless Settings .............................. 29 7.1 Basic Settings ............................29 7.1.1 Overview ........................... 29 7.1.2 Changing the SSID Setup ......................
  • Page 7 7.8.3 Example of Configuring QVLAN Settings ................75 8 SNMP .................................. 78 8.1 Overview ..............................78 8.1.1 SNMP Management Framework ..................78 8.1.2 Basic SNMP Operations ......................78 8.1.3 SNMP Protocol Version ......................79 8.1.4 MIB Introduction ........................79 8.2 Configuring the SNMP Function .......................

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Device

    Getting to Know Your Device 1.1 Overview Tenda i21 is a dual band wireless access point designed for crowded places such as offices, bars and cafes. Featuring the dual-band (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) capacity and equipped with the MIMO and OFDM technologies, it offers a combined data rate of up to 1167 Mbps. You can use the built-in power adjustment mode to adjust the transmit power as needed.

  • Page 9: Button And Port

    1.2.2 Button and Port Position of the label Reset button Power jack LAN port Button & Port Connection Description LAN port 10/100 Mbps auto negotiation port  If the AP is powered using a DC adapter, connect this port to a switch. ...
  • Page 10 (1): Name of the AP. (2): Model of the AP. (3): Default IP address of the AP. You can use this IP address to log in to the web UI of the AP. (4): Default user name and password of the web UI of the AP. (5): MAC address of the AP.

  • Page 11: Application Scenarios

    2.1 Small Scale WiFi Network Deployment If you need to deploy a small scale WiFi network, you are recommended to use a wired router, a PoE switch, and several APs. 2.1.1 Deploying the AP with a Tenda Router with the AP Controller Capacity Networking topology...

  • Page 12: Deploying The Ap With A Router Without The Ap Controller Capacity

    2.1.2 Deploying the AP with a Router without the AP Controller Capacity If you deploy the AP with a router without the AP controller capacity, refer to the following networking topology. Networking topology Internet PoE Switch Router LAN port WAN port Uplink port AP …...

  • Page 13: Large Scale Wifi Network Deployment

    Connect the LAN port of the AP to the PoE port of the switch. − Setting up the AP Log in to the web UI of the Tenda AP controller, and set up the APs in batch. Refer to the user guide of the Tenda AP controller for details.

  • Page 14: Login

    Login 3.1 Logging in to the Web UI of the AP Connect the computer to the AP or the switch connected to the AP. Step 1 Set IP address of your local area connection to 192.168.0.X (X: 2 - 253) and Subnet mask Step 2 to 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 15 If this page is not displayed, refer to in Appendix A "FAQ". --End You can now start configuring the AP.

  • Page 16: Logging Out Of The Web Ui Of The Ap

    3.2 Logging out of the Web UI of the AP After you log in to the web UI of the AP, the system logs you out if you perform no operation on the web UI within the interval. (The default interval is 5 minutes and can be changed.) Login Timeout When you close the web browser, the system logs you out as well.

  • Page 17: Common Buttons On The Web Ui

    Name Description ❶ Level-1 navigation tree The navigation bars display the function menu of the AP. When ❷ Level-2 navigation tree you select a function in navigation bar, the configuration of the function appears in the configuration area. ❸ Tab page area ❹...

  • Page 18: Quick Setup

    By default, the AP works in this mode. In this mode, the AP connects to the internet using an Ethernet cable and converts wired signals into wireless signals to provide wireless network coverage. See the following topology. Internet PoE Switch Router i21 in AP mode...
  • Page 19 In this mode, the AP is wirelessly bridged to an upstream device (such as a wireless router or AP) to extend the wireless network coverage of the upstream device. See the following topology. Internet Router PoE Switch i21 in APClient mode Upstream AP...

  • Page 20: Configuring Ap Mode

    4.2 Configuring AP Mode The Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK security mode and AES encryption algorithm are used as an example to describe the configuration procedure. If you need to use another security mode, refer to Section 7.1 Basic Settings. Configuration procedure: Select a radio band. Step 1 Set Mode to AP Mode.

  • Page 21: Configuring Apclient Mode

    4.3 Configuring APClient Mode Configuration procedure:  Before configuration, ensure that the upstream AP is connected to the internet successfully.  If you want to bridge the wireless networks at both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, ensure that the two networks belong to a same upstream AP.
  • Page 22 If you want to bridge the wireless network at the other band, select the radio band, and Step 9 perform step 4 to 8. --End Parameter description Parameter Description It specifies the radio band of the wireless network to be bridged. The AP supports WIFI Radio 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless networks.
  • Page 23 Parameter Description be manually entered. It specifies the wireless channel used by the upstream AP. It is populated Upstream AP Channel automatically when you select the SSID of the upstream AP. After the settings take effect, use your smart phone to search the SSID of the upstream AP, and enter the password for internet access, which are Tenda_1 and 87654321 in this example.

  • Page 24: Status

    Status 5.1 System Status To view the system status and LAN status of the AP, choose Status > System Status. Parameter description Parameter Description It specifies the name of the AP. Device Name A unique Device Name helps quickly identify the AP. You can change the Device Name on the Network >...
  • Page 25 Parameter Description with those devices. It specifies the IP address of the AP. IP Address The web UI of the AP is accessible at this IP address. You can change the IP address on the Network > LAN Setup page. Subnet Mask It specifies the subnet mask of the IP address of the AP.

  • Page 26: Wireless Status

    5.2 Wireless Status To view the radio status and SSID status of the wireless network at 2.4 GHz, choose Status > Wireless Status. Click 5GHz Wireless Status tap to view the related information of 5 GHz wireless network. Parameter description Parameter Description Radio(On/Off)

  • Page 27: Traffic Statistics

    5.3 Traffic Statistics To view the total transmitted traffic, total received traffic, total number of transmitted packets, and total number of received packets corresponding to each SSID of the AP, choose Status > Traffic Statistics. Click 5GHz Traffic Statistics tap to view the related information of 5 GHz wireless network.

  • Page 28: Client List

    5.4 Client List To view the MAC address, IP address, connection uptime, transmit speed, and receive speed of each wireless client connected to the AP, choose Status > Client List. Click 5GHz Client List tap to view the related information of 5 GHz wireless network. You can select an SSID from the drop-down list box in the upper-right corner to view information about the wireless clients connected to the AP using the SSID.

  • Page 29: Network Settings

    Network Settings 6.1 LAN Setup To view or configure the MAC address, device name, IP address obtaining mode, and other related information of the LAN port of the AP, choose Network > LAN Setup. Parameter description Parameter Description It specifies the MAC address of the LAN port of the AP. MAC Address The default primary SSID of the AP is Tenda_XXXXXX, where XXXXXX indicates the last 6 characters of this MAC address.

  • Page 30: Ip Address Obtaining Mode - Static Ip

    Parameter Description This IP address also functions as the management IP address of the AP. You can use this IP address to log in to the web UI of the AP to manage the AP. It specifies the subnet mask of the IP address of the AP if Address Mode is set to Static Subnet Mask IP.

  • Page 31: Ip Address Obtaining Mode - Dynamic Ip

    Configuration procedure: Assume that the AP IP address is 192.168.1.254, and the default gateway IP address and DNS server IP address are 192.168.1.1. Set Address Mode to Static IP. Step 1 Set IP Address. Step 2 Set Subnet Mask to the subnet mask of the IP address. Generally the subnet mask is Step 3 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 32: Dhcp Server

    --End 6.2 DHCP Server 6.2.1 Overview The AP 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 AP so that the IP address pool and the new IP address of the LAN port belong to the same network segment.
  • Page 33 --End...
  • Page 34 Parameter description Parameter Description It specifies whether to enable the DHCP server function. To enable it, select the check DHCP Server box. To disable it, deselect the check box. By default, it is disabled. It specifies the first IP address that can be assigned by the DHCP server to a client. The Start IP default value is 192.168.0.100.

  • Page 35: Dhcp Client List

    6.2.3 DHCP Client List If the AP 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 36: Wireless Settings

    Wireless Settings 7.1 Basic Settings This module enables you to set SSID-related parameters of wireless networks at both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz of your AP. 7.1.1 Overview Broadcast SSID  When the AP broadcasts an SSID, nearby wireless clients can detect the SSID. When this parameter is set to Disable, the AP does not broadcast the SSID and nearby wireless clients cannot detect the SSID.
  • Page 37 Maximum Clients  This parameter specifies the maximum number of clients that can connect to the wireless network corresponding to an SSID. If the number is reached, the wireless network rejects new connection requests from clients. This limit helps balance load among APs. Security Mode ...

  • Page 38: Changing The Ssid Setup

    WPA and WPA2 help significantly increase network security, making WPA and WPA2 the preferred security modes of wireless networks that require high security. 7.1.2 Changing the SSID Setup To change the basic settings of an SSID, perform the following procedure: 2.4 GHz wireless network setup is used for illustration here.
  • Page 39 Parameter Description enable them as required. Wireless devices keep broadcasting Probe Request frames, which includes SSID information, to scan the wireless network nearby. After receiving this kind of frames, an AP determines whether a wireless client can connect to its wireless network based on this frame, and respond to the wireless device with Probe Response frames, which Probe Broadcast contains all parameters of Beacon frame.
  • Page 40 Parameter Description It specifies the encryption type of the selected SSID. None indicates that any wireless client can connect to the AP using the selected SSID. This option is not recommended because it affects network security. Security Mode The AP supports the WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA, and WPA2 security modes, which are elaborated in the following section.
  • Page 41  Parameter description Parameter Description It specifies the encryption type for the WEP security mode of the AP. The options include Open, Shared, and 802.1x. The options share the same encryption process. Open  It specifies that authentication is not required and data exchanged is encrypted using WEP.
  • Page 42 Parameter Description It indicates that a key selected for the Open or Shared authentication type contains hexadecimal characters. 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters (range: 0-9, a-f, and A-F) are allowed in the key. RADIUS Server These parameters are dedicated to the 802.1x authentication type. RADIUS Port It specifies the IP address/port number/shared key of the RADIUS server for authentication.
  • Page 43 Parameter Description It specifies a pre-shared WPA key. A WPA key can contain 8 to 63 ASCII characters or 8 to 64 hexadecimal characters. It specifies the automatic update interval of a WPA key for data encryption. A shorter interval results in higher data security. Key Update Interval The value 0 indicates that a WAP key is not updated.

  • Page 44: Examples Of Configuring Ssid Setup

    Parameter Description The value 0 indicates that a WAP key is not updated. 7.1.3 Examples of Configuring SSID Setup Setting up a Non-encrypted Wireless Network Networking requirement In a hotel lounge, guests can connect to the wireless network without a password and access the internet through the wireless network.
  • Page 45 --End Verification Verify that wireless devices can connect to the FREE wireless network without a password.
  • Page 46 Setting up a Wireless Network Encrypted Using WPA/WPA2-PSK Network requirement A company wireless network with a certain level of security must be set up through a simply procedure. In this case, WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key mode is recommended. PoE Switch Internet Router SSID: Hotspot Password: 87654321...
  • Page 47 --End Verification Verify that wireless devices can connect to the Hotspot wireless network with the password 87654321.
  • Page 48 Setting up a Wireless Network Encrypted Using WPA or WPA2 Network 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. Internet PoE Switch Router RADIUS server IP address: 192.168.0.200 IP address: 192.168.0.254...
  • Page 49 --End Configuring the RADIUS server  Windows 2003 is used as an example to describe how to configure the RADIUS server. Configure a RADIUS client. Step 1 In the Computer Management dialog box, double-click Internet Authentication Service, right-click RADIUS Clients, and choose New RADIUS Client.
  • Page 50 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 your AP Enter 12345678 in the Shared secret and Confirm shared secret text boxes, and click Finish.
  • Page 51 Configure a remote access policy. Step 2 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 52 Enter a policy name and click Next. Select Ethernet and click Next.
  • Page 53 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 54 Select Protected EAP (PEAP) and click Next. Click Finish. The remote access policy is created.
  • Page 55 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 56 Click Edit Profile, click the Authentication tab, configure settings as shown in the following figure, and click OK. When a message appears, click No. Configure user information. Create a user and add the user to group 802.1x. Step 3 --End...
  • Page 57 Configure your wireless device  Windows 7 is taken as an example to describe the procedure. Choose Start > Control Panel, and click Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Step 1 Center > Manage wireless networks. Click Add. Step 2...
  • Page 58 Click Manually create a network profile. Step 3 Enter wireless network information, select Connect even if the network is not Step 4 broadcasting, and click Next. Same as the security mode of the WiFi network of the...
  • Page 59 Click Change connection settings. Step 5 Click the Security tab, select Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP), and click Settings. Step 6...
  • Page 60 Deselect Validate server certificate and click Configure. Step 7 Deselect Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any) Step 8 and click OK.
  • Page 61 Click Advanced settings. Step 9 Select User or computer authentication and click OK. Step 10...
  • Page 62 Click Close. Step 11 Click the network icon in the lower-right corner of the desktop and choose the wireless Step 12 network of the CPE such as hot_spot in this example.
  • Page 63 In the Windows Security dialog box that appears, enter the set on Step 13 user name and password the RADIUS server and click OK. --End Verification Wireless devices can connect to the wireless network hot_spot.

  • Page 64: Radio Settings

    7.2 Radio Settings 7.2.1 Overview The Radio module is used to set Radio parameters of the AP. The following briefly describes the SSID isolation function. Inter-SSID User Isolation This function isolates the wireless clients connected to different wireless networks of the AP. For example, if user 1 connects to the wireless network corresponding to SSID1, whereas user 2 connects to the wireless network corresponding to SSID2, the two users cannot communicate with each other after SSID isolation is implemented.
  • Page 65 --End Parameter description Parameter Description Enable Wireless It specifies whether to enable the wireless function of the AP. It specifies the country or region where the AP is used. This parameter helps comply Country with channel regulations of the country or region. It specifies the wireless network mode of the AP.
  • Page 66 Parameter Description It specifies the operating channel of the AP. This parameter can be set if Channel Channel Lockout is not selected. It specifies the bandwidth of the operating channel of the AP. This parameter can be set if Channel Lockout is not selected. 20/20MHz: It indicates that the AP only uses 20 MHz channel bandwidth.

  • Page 67: Radio Optimizing

    7.3 Radio Optimizing 7.3.1 Overview Application Scenarios Wireless networks are widely applied to the following two scenarios: Coverage-oriented scenario  This scenario applies to places which require large WiFi coverage, such as offices, public buildings, schools, warehouses, and hospitals. Capacity-oriented scenario ...

  • Page 68: Optimizing Radio

    Disable 5 GHz SSID Priority Enable 5 GHz SSID Priority 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Clients connected to Clients connected Clients connected Clients connected 2.4 GHz network to 5 GHz network to 5 GHz network to 2.4 GHz network The 5 GHz SSID Priority function takes effect only when both of the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks are enabled, and the two networks share the same SSID, security mode and password.
  • Page 69 --End Parameter description Parameter Description It specifies the interval for transmitting the Beacon frame. The Beacon frame is transmitted at the specified interval to announce the Beacon Interval presence of a wireless network. Generally, a smaller interval enables wireless clients to connect to the AP more quickly, while a larger interval ensures higher data transmission efficiency.
  • Page 70 Parameter Description only when frames exceed this threshold. It specifies the interval for transmitting the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) frame. The unit is Beacon. A countdown starts from this value. The AP transmits broadcast and multicast DTIM Interval frames in its cache only when the countdown reaches zero. For example, if DTIM Interval is set to 1, the AP transmits all cached frames after each beacon frame is transmitted.

  • Page 71: Frequency Analysis

    7.4 Frequency Analysis 7.4.1 Overview This module includes Frequency Analysis and Rogue AP Detection. Frequency Analysis  This function enables you to check the number of signals on each channel and the usage of channels. Then you can select a low usage channel for this AP to improve the wireless transmission efficiency.

  • Page 72: Checking The Wireless Networks Nearby

    7.4.3 Checking the Wireless Networks Nearby Choose Wireless > Frequency Analysis. Step 1 Select the radio band of the wireless network to be checked. 2.4 GHz Rogue AP Detection Step 2 is used for illustration here. Click Enable Scan. Step 3 --End Wait for a moment.

  • Page 73: Wmm Setup

    7.5 WMM Setup 7.5.1 Overview 802.11 networks offer wireless access services based on the Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) channel competition mechanism, which allows all wireless clients to fairly compete for channels. All the services implemented over wireless networks share the same channel competition parameters.

  • Page 74: Changing The Wmm Settings

     ACK Policies WMM specifies the Normal ACK and No ACK policies. According to the No ACK policy, no ACK packet is used during wireless packet transmission − to acknowledge packet reception. This policy is applicable to scenarios where interference is mild and can effectively improve transmission efficiency.
  • Page 75 Parameter description Parameter Description  Enable: It is used to enable the WMM function.  Disable: It is used to disable the WMM function. It specifies the WMM optimization modes supported by the AP:  Optimized For Throughput: If 10 or less clients are connected to the AP, you are recommended to select this mode to increase client throughput.

  • Page 76: Access Control

    7.6 Access Control 7.6.1 Overview It specifies, based on MAC address filter rules, the wireless devices that can or cannot access the wireless networks of the AP. Devices that have been controlled cannot connect to the corresponding wireless network. The AP supports the following MAC address filter rules: Disable: It indicates that access control is disabled.

  • Page 77: Example Of Configuring Access Control

    Parameter description Parameter Description SSID It specifies the SSID that requires wireless client access control. It specifies the mode for filtering MAC addresses.  Disable: It indicates that access control is disabled.  Allow: It indicates that only the wireless clients on the access control list can connect to the MAC Filter Mode AP with the selected SSID.
  • Page 78 The following figure shows the configuration. Verification Only the specified wireless devices can connect to the Home wireless network.

  • Page 79: Advanced

    7.7 Advanced 7.7.1 Overview This module is used to configure Recognize Terminal Type and Filter Broadcast Data settings. Recognize Terminal Type  This function is used to recognize the type of the devices connected to the wireless network of the AP for efficient management.
  • Page 80 Parameter Description Only accept DHCP and ARP packets: It indicates that the AP filters all broadcast  or multicast packets except DHCP and ARP broadcast packets. Only accept ARP packets: It indicates that the AP filters all broadcast or  multicast packets except ARP broadcast packets.

  • Page 81: Qvlan Settings

    7.8 QVLAN Settings 7.8.1 Overview The AP supports 802.1Q VLANs and is applicable in a network environment where 802.1Q VLANs have been defined. By default, the QVLAN function is disabled. 7.8.2 Configuring the QVLAN Function Choose Wireless > QVLAN. Step 1 Change the parameters as required.

  • Page 82: Example Of Configuring Qvlan Settings

    If the QVLAN function is enabled, tagged data received by a port of the AP is forwarded to the other ports of the VLAN corresponding to the VID in the data, whereas untagged data received by a port of the AP is forwarded to the other ports of the VLAN corresponding to the PVID of the port that receives the data.
  • Page 83 Network Topology Internet Internal Server PoE Switch Router SSID for guests: internet VLAN 2 SSID for employees: oa VLAN 3 SSID for managers: VIP VLAN 4 Configuration procedure: Configure the AP  Log in to the web UI of the AP and choose Wireless > QVLAN. Step 1 Select the Enable check box.
  • Page 84 Wait for the automatic reboot of the AP. Configure the switch  Create IEEE 802.1Q VLANs described in the following table on the switch. Port Connected To Accessible VLAN ID Port Type PVID 1, 2, 3, 4 Trunk LAN server 3, 4 Trunk Router...

  • Page 85: Snmp

    SNMP 8.1 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.

  • Page 86: Snmp Protocol Version

    8.1.3 SNMP Protocol Version The AP is compatible with SNMP V1 and SNMP V2C and adopts the community authentication mechanism. 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.

  • Page 87: Configuring The Snmp Function

    8.2 Configuring the SNMP Function Choose SNMP and set SNMP Agent to Enable. Step 1 Set related SNMP parameters. Step 2 Click Save. Step 3 --End Parameter description Parameter Description It specifies whether to enable the SNMP agent function of the AP. By default, it is disabled.

  • Page 88: Example Of Configuring The Snmp Function

    8.3 Example of Configuring the SNMP Function Networking Requirement The AP connects to an NMS over an LAN. This IP address of the AP is 192.168.0.254/24 − and the IP address of the NMS is 192.168.0.212/24. The NMS use SNMP V1 or SNMP V2C to monitor and manage the AP. −...

  • Page 89: Verification

    --End Configure the NMS  On an NMS that uses SNMP V1 or SNMP V2C, set the read community to Tom and read/write community to Tom 123.For details about how to configure the NMS, refer to the configuration guide for the NMS. Verification After the configuration, the NMS can connect to the SNMP agent of the AP and can query and set some parameters on the SNMP agent through the MIB.

  • Page 90: Tools

    Tools 9.1 Firmware Upgrade This function upgrades the firmware of the AP for more functions and higher stability. To prevent damaging the AP, verify that the new firmware version is applicable to the AP before upgrading the firmware and keep the power supply of the AP connected during an upgrade. Configuration procedure: Download the package of a later firmware version for the AP from Step 1...

  • Page 91: Time & Day

    9.2 Time & Day This module enables you to set the interval of the AP. system time login timeout 9.2.1 System Time Ensure that the system time of the AP is correct, so that logs can be recorded correctly and the reboot schedule can be executed correctly.
  • Page 92 --End Manually setting the system time You can manually set the system time of the AP. If you choose this option, you need to set the system time each time after the AP reboots. Configuration procedure: Choose Tools > Time & Date > System Time. Step 1 Deselect Sync with Internet time servers.

  • Page 93: Login Timeout

    9.2.2 Login Timeout If you log in to the web UI of the AP and perform no operation within the login timeout interval, the AP logs you out for network security. The default login timeout interval is 5 minutes. Procedure for setting the login timeout interval: Choose Tools >...

  • Page 94: Logs

    9.3 Logs 9.3.1 View Logs The logs of the AP record various events that occur and the operations that users perform after the AP starts. In case of a system fault, you can refer to the logs during troubleshooting. To access the page, choose Tools > Logs and click View Logs. To ensure that the logs are recorded correctly, verify the system time of the AP.

  • Page 95: Log Setup

    9.3.2 Log Setup To access the page, choose Tools > Logs and click Log Setup. On this page, you can set the number of logs to be displayed and configure log servers. Setting the Number of Logs to Be Displayed ...
  • Page 96 Procedure for adding a log server: To access the page, choose Tools > Logs and click Log Setup. Step 1 Click Add. Step 2 Set parameters as follows: Step 3 Set Log Server IP to the IP address of the log server. −...
  • Page 97 Procedure for changing log server settings To access the page, choose Tools > Logs and click Log Setup. Step 1 Click Edit corresponding to the log server settings to be changed. Step 2 Change the parameter settings as required. Step 3 Click Save.

  • Page 98: Configuration

    9.4 Configuration 9.4.1 Backup & Restore The backup function enables you to back up the current configuration of the AP to a local computer. The restoration function enables you to restore the AP to a previous configuration. If the AP enters the optimum condition after you greatly change the configuration of the AP, you are recommended to back up the new configuration, so that you can restore it after upgrading or resetting the AP.
  • Page 99 When the factory settings are restored, your configuration is lost. Therefore, you need to reconfigure the AP to connect to the internet. Restore the factory settings of the AP only when necessary. To prevent AP damages, ensure that the power supply of the AP is normal when the AP is reset. Restoring the Factory Settings Using Software Choose Tools >...

  • Page 100: User Name & Password

    9.5 User Name & Password To access page for changing user names and passwords, choose Tools > Username & Password. On this page, you can change the login account information of the AP to prevent unauthorized login. Parameter description Parameter Description Administrator Name: An account of this type enables you to view and ...

  • Page 101: Diagnostics

    9.6 Diagnostics If the network connection fails, you can use the diagnostics tool included with the AP to locate the faulty node. Configuration procedure: The link to is used as an example. www.google.com Choose Tools > Diagnostics. Step 1 Enter the IP address or domain name to be pinged in the Please enter text box. In this Step 2 example, enter ping www.google.com.

  • Page 103: Device Reboot

    9.7 Device Reboot This module enables you to manually reboot the AP or configure the AP to automatically reboot. When the AP reboots, all connections are released. You are recommended to reboot the AP at an idle hour. 9.7.1 Manual Reboot If a setting does not take effect, you can try rebooting the AP to resolve the problem.
  • Page 104 --End Rebooting the AP at specified time Configuration procedure: Choose Tools > Reboot and click the Time Reboot tab. Step 1 Select the Enable Auto Reboot check box. Step 2 Set AUTO Reboot Type to As Scheduled. Step 3 Select the day or days when the AP reboots. Step 4 Set the time when the AP reboots, such as 23:59.

  • Page 105: Led

    9.8 LED This function enables you to turn on/off the LED indicator of the AP. By default, the LED indicator is turned on. Procedure for turning off the LED indicator: Choose Tools > LED. Step 1 Click Disable all LEDs. Step 2 --End Procedure for turning on the LED indicator:...

  • Page 106: Uplink Detection

    9.9 Uplink Detection 9.9.1 Overview In AP mode, the AP connects to its upstream network using the LAN0 port. If a critical node between the LAN0 port and the upstream network fails, the AP as well as the wireless clients connected to the AP cannot access the upstream network.
  • Page 107 Click Save. Step 5 --End...
  • Page 108 Appendixes A.1 FAQ I cannot access the web UI of the AP after entering 192.168.0.254. What should I do? Check the following items: Verify that the IP address of your computer is 192.168.0.X (X: 2~253). − Clear the cache of your web browser or replace the web browser, and try login again. −...
  • Page 109 ) if you use an AC to manage the AP. This improves 9.5 User Name & Password network security. For more technical assistance, visit our website at or send your question http://www.tendacn.com . We will help you resolve your problem as soon as possible. support@tenda.cn...
  • Page 110 A.2 Setting the IP Address of Your Computer Example: Windows 7 Choose Start > Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Step 1 Center, and click Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties. Select Internet Protocol Version Step 2 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
  • Page 111 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Click OK. Step 4 --End...
  • Page 112 A.3 Default Parameter Settings The following table lists the factory settings of the AP. Parameter Default Value IP address 192.168.0.254 Login Administrator admin/admin User Name/Password User user/user Quick Setup Working Mode AP Mode Address Mode Static IP IP Address (management IP address) 192.168.0.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0...
  • Page 113 Parameter Default Value on the label on the external surface of the AP + 8 - The primary SSID is enabled, and others are disabled. Broadcast SSID Enable AP Isolation Disable Enable Probe Broadcast Packets Control Disable Maximum Clients Chinese SSID Encode UTF-8 Security Mode None...
  • Page 114 Parameter Default Value Receive Signal Strength Disable Airtime Scheduling Enable Interference mitigation APSD Disable Aging Time 5 minutes 5GHz SSID Priority Disable 2.4 GHz 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Basic Rate Sets 5 GHz 6, 12, 24 2.4 GHz 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Supported Rate Sets 5 GHz...
  • Page 115 Parameter Default Value Time Servers (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Time Zone Urumqi, Taipei Page Timeout 5 minutes Number of Logs Time Reboot Disable LED Control Switch on LEDs Uplink Detection Disable...

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