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300M Wireless AP Preface Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start! This user guide instructs you to install and configure the device. Convention Icon Description This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
300M Wireless AP Chapter 1 Product Overview specifically for The wireless AP, mini and exquisite, is a best-in-class 802.11n indoor access point designed wireless projects . With existing structure, the device saves time and costs and provides an adequate level of service for all users who connect with legacy 802.11b/g adapters in addition to the latest 802.11n adapters for faster downloads and instant communication.
300M Wireless AP Reset: Press it for over 7 seconds with a needle to restore factory default settings (see Appendix---3. Default Settings. Power Interface: Used for connecting the included power adapter. LAN / PoE: PoE port for connecting to power supply or an IEEE 802.3at compliant PoE switch; 1000M Ethernet port for connecting to an Ethernet device such as a PC or switch, etc.
300M Wireless AP Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Physical Installation ip-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. The PoE switch should be IEEE 802.3at compliant. 2. With a PoE device, it is advisable to connect to the PoE device for power supply; Without a PoE device, please use the included power adapter for power supply.
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300M Wireless AP Step 6: Check the network topology as shown below: Connect to a Power Outlet with the Included Power Adapter Step 1: Insert the Ethernet cable and power cord into the bracket; Step 2: Install the bracket onto the ceiling (Drill 4 holes on the ceiling, maneuver the bracket until it fits in the holes on the ceiling and then fix the bracket onto the ceiling with the included screws.);...
300M Wireless AP Step 5: Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a switch and plug the included power adapter into a power outlet; Step 6: Check the network topology as shown below: 2.2 Configure Your PC The default IP address of your wireless access point is 192.168.0.254. If you are using the default IP subnet, the computer you are using to connect to the device should be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.X (2~253) and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0;...
300M Wireless AP Windows 7 Click the icon at the bottom right corner on your desktop; Tip -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you cannot find the icon , try disabling the wired network adapter or unplug the Ethernet cable from the wired network adapter of your PC and refresh your desktop. If the problem remains unsolved, click Start > Control Panel >...
300M Wireless AP Enter the security key and click OK; When you see Connected displayed next to the wireless network you’ve selected, you have connected to the wireless network successfully. Windows XP Right click My Network Places from your PC's desktop and click Properties;...
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300M Wireless AP Right click Wireless Network Connection and select View Available Wireless Networks; Double click the wireless network you wish to connect; Enter the security key and click Connect; When you see Connected displayed next to the wireless network you’ve selected, you have connected to the wireless network successfully.
300M Wireless AP Chapter 3 Advanced Settings 3.1 Web Login 1. Launch a web browser, input 192.168.0.254 in the address bar and press Enter. 2. Enter the default Username (admin) and default Password (admin) into the login window. 3. Click Login and your Web browser shall automatically display the home page. Tip---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In order to access the Internet and log in to this device’s Web interface at the same time, it is advisable to set this device’s LAN IP address to be different but on the same network segment as the remote...
300M Wireless AP 3.2 Status 3.2.1 System Status Click Status to enter screen below. This screen displays this device’s current system status and LAN status. 3.2.2 Wireless Status Click Status > Wireless Status to enter screen below. This section displays this device’s Radio status and SSID status.
300M Wireless AP 3.2.4 Wireless Clients Click Status > Wireless Clients to enter screen below. This section displays information of connected clients (if any). 3.3 Quick Setup This device supports 3 working modes for expanding wireless network coverage. You can select one as you need.
300M Wireless AP 2. Security Mode: Configure the security mode (WPA-PSK is recommended); 3. Cipher Type: Select a cipher type according to your need (AES is recommended); 4. Security Key: Configure a security key; 5. Click Save. 3.3.2 WDS Mode In this mode, this device can provide access to at most 4 APs.
300M Wireless AP Note In WDS mode, both the AP and the remote device should support WDS feature and you should keep their SSIDs, channels, security modes and keys the same. As for IP addresses, they should not be the same but on the same network segment.
300M Wireless AP Note 1. The default LAN IP address is 192.168.0.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. 2. In order to log in to the Web interface, make sure LAN IP address and IP of your PC are on the same network segment.
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300M Wireless AP WPA2-PSK and Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK (To learn more, read the following). (1) WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): WEP is a security algorithm for IEEE 802.11 wireless networks. Introduced as part of the original 802.11 standard, its intention is to provide data confidentiality comparable to that of a traditional wired network.
300M Wireless AP 1. Security Mode: Supports WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2-PSK Mixed. WPA-PSK: Supports AES and TKIP cipher types. WPA2-PSK: Supports AES, TKIP and TKIP+AES cipher types. WPA/WPA2-PSK mixed: If selected, both WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK secured wireless clients can join your wireless network.
300M Wireless AP 11b/g mixed mode: Select it if you have 11b and 11g wireless devices in your wireless network. Up to 54Mbps wireless rate is supported in this mode. 11b/g/n mixed mode: Select it if you have 11b, 11g and 11n wireless devices in your wireless network. In this mode wireless connection rate is negotiated.
300M Wireless AP the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When such packets arrive in the router's buffer, the router will send DTIM (delivery traffic indication message) and DTIM interval to alert clients of the receiving packets. Specify a valid value between 1-255. The default is 1. 5.
300M Wireless AP Click Enable to enable the SNMP feature. 1. Administrator Name: Input the administrator’s name. 2. Device Name: Input the name of the AP, e.g., WIRELESS AP. 3. Location: Input the AP’s location. 4. Read Community: Indicates the community read access string to permit reading this AP’s SNMP information.
300M Wireless AP 5. When the firmware upgrade completes, the device will automatically restart. 6. Restore the AP to factory default settings after reboot. Note When uploading software to the wireless AP, it is important not to disconnect the device from power supply. If the power supply is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the software, and render the device inoperable.
300M Wireless AP To Sync with Internet time servers: Check Sync with Internet time servers to enable it. Select a Sync Interval from the drop-down list. Select your time zone. To set time and date manually: Uncheck Sync with Internet time servers to disable it. Specify the time and date manually or click Sync with Your PC to automatically copy your PC's time to the device.
300M Wireless AP Log Setup Click Tools > Logs > Log Setup to configure system logs. Here you can set up number of logs and rules of log settings. Up to 300 entries can be logged. The default is 150. To configure the log server: Click Add to add a log server.
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300M Wireless AP 1. Backup: Once you have configured the device the way you want it, you can save these settings to a configuration file on your local hard drive that can later be imported to your device in case that the device is restored to factory default settings.
300M Wireless AP Method 2: Pressing the hardware reset button Press the Reset button on this device with a needle for about 7 seconds. Factory Default Settings: User Name: admin Password: admin IP Address: 192.168.0. 254 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 3.7.5 Username &...
300M Wireless AP Appendix 1.Configure PC TCP/IP Settings Win7 OS Configuration 1. Right click Network on your desktop and select Properties; 2. Click Local Area Connection > Properties;...
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300M Wireless AP 3. Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4); 4. Select Use the following IP address, enter 192.168.0.X (2~253) in the IP address field and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet mask field and then click OK to save your configurations.
300M Wireless AP 5. Click OK. Windows XP OS Configuration 1. Right click My Network Places and click Properties; 2. Right click Local and click Properties;...
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300M Wireless AP 3. Find and double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP); 4. Select Use the following IP address, enter 192.168.0.X (2~253) in the IP address field and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet mask field and then click OK to save the configurations;...
Read the following if you are running into problems. If your problem is not covered here, please feel free to go to www.tendacn.com to find a solution or email your problems to: support@tenda.com.cn. We will be more than happy to help you out as soon as possible.
300M Wireless AP 3. Default Settings Parameters Default Settings Login IP 192.168.0.254 AP Web Login Username admin Password admin Quick Setup Working Mode AP Mode Address Mode Static IP IP Address 192.168.0.254 LAN Setup Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.0.1 Wireless Setup Enabled Primary SSID Tenda_XXXXXX...
300M Wireless AP 4. Safety and Emission Statement CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This device complies with EU 1999/5/EC.
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300M Wireless AP modifications to this equipment. Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.