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Tenda RX2 Pro User Manual

Dual-band gigabit wi-fi 6 router
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  • Page 2: Copyright Statement

    Tenda does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product described herein. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information and recommendations in this document do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied.
  • Page 3 This user guide walks you through all functions on the Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router. All the screenshots and product figures herein, unless otherwise specified, are taken from RX2 Pro. The web UI of different models may differ. The web UI actually displayed shall prevail.

  • Page 4: For More Documents

    Hong Kong: 00852-81931998 https://www.tendacn.com/ Website Revision History Tenda is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the RX2 Pro/TX2 Pro was introduced. Version Date Description V1.0 2022-08-20 Original publication.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    V1.0 Contents Get to know your device ...................... 1 1.1 Product overview ........................2 1.2 Appearance ..........................3 1.2.1 LED indicator ........................3 1.2.2 Buttons and Ports ......................4 1.2.3 Label ..........................4 Quick setup ......................... 6 2.1 Connect the router........................7 2.2 Connect the router to the internet ..................
  • Page 6 V1.0 5.5 Set up dual access connection ....................35 Wi-Fi Settings ........................36 6.1 Basic settings ......................... 37 6.2 Unify the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks ............... 39 6.3 Separate the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks ..............40 Client management ......................
  • Page 7 V1.0 9.4.1 DHCPv6 ......................... 71 9.4.2 PPPoEv6 ........................73 9.4.3 Static IPv6 address ......................74 9.5 Smart power saving ......................76 9.6 Advanced Wi-Fi settings ......................77 9.6.1 Channel & bandwidth ....................77 9.6.2 WPS ..........................79 9.7 Network settings ........................82 9.7.1 LAN Settings .........................
  • Page 8 V1.0 10.2 Internet detection failed upon the first setup ..............123 10.3 Failed to find or connect my wireless network ..............124 10.4 Forgot my password ......................124 Appendixes ..........................125 A.1 Factory settings ........................125 A.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations ....................127...

  • Page 9: Get To Know Your Device

    V1.0 Get to know your device This chapter introduces the product in the following sections: ⚫ Product overview ⚫ Appearance...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    V1.0 Product overview The dual band gigabit Wi-Fi 6 router adopts the Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard on 5 GHz bandwidth, bringing a fast Wi-Fi 6 network with low latency. Equipped with 5 external 6dBi antennas and a high-performance signal enhancement module, the router features high-quality signal transmission and reception sensitivity.

  • Page 11: Appearance

    V1.0 Appearance 1.2.1 LED indicator This product has only one LED indicator. Its behavior varies in different stages, as described in the following table. Scenario Status Description Startup Solid green Starting up Solid green Connected to the internet Blinking green slowly Not configured and not connected to the internet Internet connection Blinking red slowly...

  • Page 12: Buttons And Ports

    V1.0 1.2.2 Buttons and Ports The following table describes the functions of the buttons and ports on the back of product. Jack/Port/Button Description Gigabit LAN/IPTV port. IPTV/3 It is a LAN port by default. When the IPTV function is enabled, it can only serve as an IPTV port to connect to a set-top box.
  • Page 13 V1.0 Model: Specifies the device model. IP Address: Specifies the default address used to log in to the web UI of the device. Input: Specifies the power of the device. FCC ID: Specifies the Federal Communications Commission Identification number of the device. MAC: Specifies the MAC address of the LAN port of the device.

  • Page 14: Quick Setup

    V1.0 Quick setup This chapter describes how to connect the devices and enable internet access through the quick setup wizard. It contains the following sections: ⚫ Connect the router ⚫ Connect the router to the internet...

  • Page 15: Connect The Router

    V1.0 Connect the router If you use a modem for internet access, power off the modem first before connecting the WAN port of the router to the LAN port of your modem and power it on after the connection. Power on the router. Step 1 Connect the WAN port of the router to the LAN port of your modem or the Ethernet jack Step 2...

  • Page 16: Connect The Router To The Internet

    V1.0 Connect the router to the internet After connecting your router, you can complete quick setup for internet access by following the instructions on the web UI wizard. This wizard only occurs upon your first setup. To connect your router to the internet through the quick setup wizard: Start a browser on the computer and enter tendawifi.com in the address bar to access Step 1 the web UI.
  • Page 17 V1.0 If your internet connection is abnormal, the following page is displayed. Rectify the fault as instructed on the page, and click Detect Again. Set ISP Type, Internet Connection Type and other parameters as required. Then, click Step 3 Next. You can click Import PPPoE user name and password from your original router to see how to import PPPoE user name and password from your original router.

  • Page 18: Parameter Description

    V1.0 The following table describes the parameters displayed on this page. Parameter description Parameter Description Specifies the type of your ISP, such as Normal, Russia, Unifi, Maxis, Celcom, Digi and Manual. Parameters required for each option may differ. Refer to the following to choose your connection type: ⚫...
  • Page 19 V1.0 Parameter Description password provided by your ISP to access the internet. PPPoE Password IP Address Subnet Mask When the internet connection type is static IP, you need to enter the fixed IP address information provided by your ISP. Default gateway Primary DNS If your ISP provides only one DNS server, you can leave Secondary DNS blank.
  • Page 20 V1.0 Set parameters as required, and click Next. Step 4  If you do not want to use a password, select Not encrypted. In this case, any client can access the network without a password. This option is not recommended as it leads to low network security. ...
  • Page 21 V1.0 Now you can access the internet with:  Wired devices: Connect to the LAN ports of your router  Wireless devices: Connect to your Wi-Fi network using the Wi-Fi name and password you set...

  • Page 22: Web Ui

    V1.0 Web UI This chapter introduces basic information of the web UI in the following sections: ⚫ Log in to the web UI ⚫ Log out of the web UI ⚫ Change the language ⚫ Web UI layout...

  • Page 23: Log In To The Web Ui

    V1.0 Log in to the web UI To log in to the web UI, perform the following steps: Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the 1, 2 or IPTV/3 port of the router, Step 1 or use your smartphone to access the Wi-Fi network of the router. In the following steps, computer connection is used for illustration.

  • Page 24: Log Out Of The Web Ui

    V1.0 Log out of the web UI If you log in to the web UI of the router and perform no operation within 5 minutes, the router logs you out automatically. You can also log out by clicking Exit at the top right corner of the web UI. Change the language The default language displayed is English.

  • Page 25: Web Ui Layout

    V1.0 Web UI layout The web UI of the router consists of two sections, including the navigation bar and the configuration area. See the following figure. ❶ ❸ ❷ Features displayed in gray are not available or cannot be configured under the current condition. Name Description ❶...

  • Page 26: Network Status

    V1.0 Network status This module allows you to view basic network information and perform quick setup on the router, such as one-click optimization, rebooting, and turning on/off all indicators. This chapter includes the following sections: ⚫ Network status ⚫ Network topology...

  • Page 27: Network Status

    V1.0 Network status To view the network status: Log in to the web Step 1 Choose Network Status. Step 2 The following page is displayed. ---End The following table describes the information displayed under Network Status. Description Indicates the internet connection status. ⚫...

  • Page 28: Network Topology

    V1.0 Network topology To view the basic information of the network topology and perform quick operations: Log in to the web Step 1 Choose Network Status. Step 2 The following page is displayed. ---End The following table describes the information displayed under Network Topology. Button Description Click it to view the basic information of the router and connected devices.
  • Page 29 V1.0 ---End The following table describes the information and operation shortcuts displayed under Node info. Description This area displays the information and operation shortcuts of the router, including: ⚫ Node Name: Indicates the name of router, which is router by default. You can change the name by clicking beside it.
  • Page 30 V1.0 Description This area displays the information and operation shortcuts of main network clients, including: ⚫ Client name: You can change the client name by clicking ⚫ IP address: Indicates the IP address of the client. ⚫ MAC address: Indicates the MAC address of the client. ⚫...

  • Page 31: One-Click Optimization

    V1.0 4.2.2 One-click optimization To optimize the Wi-Fi network with one click: Log in to the web Step 1 Choose Network Status. Then, click under Network Topology. Step 2 Click OK. Step 3 After you click OK, the Wi-Fi network is disabled and it takes some time for the optimization process.

  • Page 32: Turn On/Off The Indicator

    V1.0 4.2.4 Turn on/off the indicator To turn on/off the indicators of the router by one click: Log in to the web Step 1 Choose Network Status. Then, click under Network Topology. Step 2 The indicator turns on/off immediately. ---End...

  • Page 33: Internet Settings

    V1.0 Internet settings By configuring the internet settings, you can achieve shared internet access (IPv4) for multiple users within the LAN. If you are configuring the router for the first time or after restoring it to factory settings, refer to Connect the router to the internet to configure the internet access.

  • Page 34: Overview

    V1.0 Overview Parameters for internet access are provided by your ISP. Contact your ISP for any doubt. To access the internet settings page, log in to the web UI, and choose Internet Settings. The following page is displayed. The following table describes the parameters displayed on this page. Parameter description Parameter Description...
  • Page 35 V1.0 Parameter Description Connected time Indicates the network connection time of the router. ISP Type Internet Connection Type PPPoE Username PPPoE Password IP Address Subnet Mask Default gateway Primary DNS See Parameter description in Connect the router to the internet. Secondary DNS Address Type DNS Settings...
  • Page 36 V1.0 Parameter Description Displayed after you click Advanced. It specifies the largest data packet transmitted by a network device. Do not change the value unless: ⚫ Your ISP or our technical support suggests you change it when you have problems connecting to your ISP or other internet services.

  • Page 37: Access The Internet With A Pppoe Account

    V1.0 Access the internet with a PPPoE account If the ISP provides you with the PPPoE user name and password, you can choose this connection type to access the internet. The application scenario is shown below. Router To access the internet with a PPPoE account: Log in to the web UI, and choose Internet Settings.
  • Page 38 V1.0 Wait until the network status changes to Connected, then you can access the internet. ---End If there is no response from the remote server, troubleshoot as prompted under Network Status on the Internet Settings page.

  • Page 39: Access The Internet Through A Dynamic Ip Address

    V1.0 Access the internet through a dynamic IP address Generally, accessing the internet through a dynamic IP address is applicable in the following situations: Your ISP does not provide the PPPoE user name and password, or any other information − including IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server.
  • Page 40 V1.0 Click Connect. Step 4 Wait until the network status changes to Connected, then you can access the internet. ---End...

  • Page 41: Access The Internet With A Set Of Static Ip Address Information

    V1.0 Access the internet with a set of static IP address information When your ISP provides you with information including IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server, you can choose this connection type to access the internet. To access the internet with a set of static IP address information: Log in to the web UI, and choose Internet Settings.
  • Page 42 V1.0 Wait until the network status changes to Connected, then you can access the internet. ---End...

  • Page 43: Set Up Dual Access Connection

    V1.0 Set up dual access connection In countries like Russia, the ISP may require you to set up dual access. One is for access to the internet through PPPoE, PPTP or L2TP, and the other is for access to the “local” resources where the ISP is located through DHCP or static IP address.

  • Page 44: Wi-Fi Settings

    V1.0 Wi-Fi Settings This chapter introduces basic Wi-Fi settings, including changing the Wi-Fi name, password and encryption mode, and separating the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networking. This chapter includes the following sections: ⚫ Basic settings ⚫ Unify the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks ⚫...

  • Page 45: Basic Settings

    V1.0 Basic settings To access the Wi-Fi settings page, log in to the web UI, and choose WiFi Settings. On this page, you can configure basic Wi-Fi parameters, such as the Wi-Fi name and password. The following table describes the parameters displayed on this page. Parameter description Parameter Description...
  • Page 46 V1.0 Parameter Description Specifies the encryption mode supported by the router, including: ⚫ Not encrypted: Indicates that the Wi-Fi network is not encrypted and any clients can access the network without a password. This option is not recommended as it leads to low network security.

  • Page 47: Unify The 2.4 Ghz And 5 Ghz Wi-Fi Networks

    V1.0 Unify the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks The router supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks, which are separated by default. You can unify their Wi-Fi names and passwords as required. To separate the Wi-Fi names of the networks: Log in to the web UI, and choose WiFi Settings.

  • Page 48: Separate The 2.4 Ghz And 5 Ghz Wi-Fi Networks

    V1.0 Separate the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks To separate the Wi-Fi names of the two networks: Log in to the web UI, and choose WiFi Settings. Step 1 Toggle off Unify 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz. Step 2 Set WiFi Name, Security and WiFi Password of each Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 49: Client Management

    V1.0 Client management This chapter describes how to manage your clients, including: ⚫ View client information ⚫ Change a client name ⚫ Add a client to the blacklist ⚫ Remove a client from the blacklist ⚫ Delete an offline client...

  • Page 50: View Client Information

    V1.0 View client information To view information of clients: Log in to the web Step 1 Choose Client Management. Step 2 The following page is displayed. ---End The following table describes the information and operation shortcuts displayed under Client Management. Parameter Description This tab page displays the information and operation shortcuts of main network clients, including:...
  • Page 51 V1.0 Parameter Description This tab page displays the information and operation shortcuts of clients connected to the guest network, including: Guest ⚫ Current Speed: Indicates the real-time upload and download speeds. Device ⚫ Negotiation Speed: Indicates the speed of negotiation. ⚫...

  • Page 52: Change A Client Name

    V1.0 Change a client name You can change the names of all clients connected to the network on the web UI. Here changing the name of an online client is used as an example. The operations for changing other client names are similar.

  • Page 53: Add A Client To The Blacklist

    V1.0 Add a client to the blacklist If you find any unknown client connects to your network and you want to block it from accessing your network, you can blacklist it here. All clients connected to the network can be blacklisted, except the local host.

  • Page 54: Remove A Client From The Blacklist

    V1.0 Remove a client from the blacklist If you blacklist a client by mistake, you can remove it from the blacklist. To remove a client from the blacklist: Log in to the web UI, and choose Client Management. Step 1 Choose Blacklist on the right.

  • Page 55: Delete An Offline Client

    V1.0 Delete an offline client You can delete any offline client that is connected to the network before. To delete an offline client: Log in to the web UI, and choose Client Management. Step 1 Click Offline Device, select the offline client to be deleted, and click Delete on the upper Step 2 right corner of Offline Device.

  • Page 56: Parental Control

    V1.0 Parental control This function allows you to configure various parental control rules to control access to certain websites or block certain clients from accessing the internet. This chapter includes the following sections: ⚫ Create a parental control rule ⚫ Other operations on the parental control rules...

  • Page 57: Create A Parental Control Rule

    V1.0 Create a parental control rule 8.1.1 Add a parental control rule  The blacklist rule prevails when conflicting with the parent control rule.  A maximum of 10 rules can be added.  A maximum of 30 clients can be controlled. To add a parental control rule: Log in to the web UI, and choose Parental Control.
  • Page 58 V1.0 Click Save. Step 4 The parental control rule that you set is displayed on the Parental Control page. ---End The following table describes the parameters under Add Parental Control Rule. Parameter description Parameter Description Group Name Specifies the name of the client group that the parental control rule applies to. Selected clients Specifies the clients that the parental control rule applies to.

  • Page 59: Example Of Adding Parental Control Rules

    V1.0 Parameter Description Required when Control Period is toggled on. Internet Access It specifies the period during which the client can access the internet. Available when Control Period is toggled on. If you want to set multiple periods, Add control period click this button.
  • Page 60 V1.0 The following dialog box is displayed. Select the clients to which this parental control rule is applied, and click Save. Step 5 Toggle on Control Period. Step 6 Specify the period during which the target websites are blocked, which is 08:00 to 22:00 Step 7 on weekends in this example.
  • Page 61 V1.0 Click Save. Step 11 The following page is displayed, and your kid can access any websites except for Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Instagram from 8:00 to 22:00 on weekends and cannot access the internet at all between 22:00 to 8:00 on weekends. ---End...

  • Page 62: Other Operations On The Parental Control Rules

    V1.0 Other operations on the parental control rules By default, a parental control rule is enabled after you added it successfully, as shown in the following figure. You can disable, modify or delete a parental control rule after logging in to the web UI of the router and choosing Parental Control.

  • Page 63: More

    V1.0 More This chapter describes other settings you may need when using the router, including: ⚫ Overall router information ⚫ Guest Wi-Fi ⚫ Working mode ⚫ IPv6 ⚫ Smart power saving ⚫ Advanced Wi-Fi settings ⚫ Network settings ⚫ Other advanced settings ⚫...

  • Page 64: Overall Router Information

    V1.0 Overall router information On this page, you can view the information of the router, including Basic information, WAN port information, LAN information IPv6 status. To view the information of the router, log in to the web UI, and choose More > Router Info. 9.1.1 Basic information In this part, you can view basic information about the router, as described in the following table.

  • Page 65: Wan Port Information

    V1.0 9.1.2 WAN port information This part is displayed only in the router mode. In this part, you can view WAN port information of the router, as described in the following table. Parameter description Parameter Description Internet Connection Status Specifies the internet connection status of the WAN port. Specifies the internet connection type of the WAN port.

  • Page 66: Lan Information

    V1.0 9.1.3 LAN information In this part, you can view LAN information of the router, as described in the following table. Parameter description Parameter Description Specifies the LAN IP address of the router, which is also the IP address for IP Address logging in to the web UI of the router.

  • Page 67: Ipv6 Status

    V1.0 9.1.4 IPv6 status This part is only displayed when the IPv6 function is enabled. You can view the information of IPv6 connection, including connection type, IPv6 WAN address and IPv6 LAN address. Parameter Description Connection Type Specifies the IPv6 connection type of the router. Specifies the WAN IPv6 address of the router.

  • Page 68: Guest Wi-Fi

    V1.0 Guest Wi-Fi 9.2.1 Overview In this module, you can enable or disable the guest network function and change the Wi-Fi name and password of the guest network. A guest network can be set up with a shared bandwidth limit for visitors to access the internet, and is isolated from the main network.

  • Page 69: Example Of Configuring The Guest Network

    Solution: You can configure the guest network function and let your guests use the guest networks. Assume that: Wi-Fi names for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks: John_Doe and John_Doe_5G. − Wi-Fi password for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks: Tenda+245. − Shared bandwidth for guests: 8 Mbps − To achieve such a goal:...
  • Page 70 V1.0 During the 8 hours after the configuration, guests can connect their WiFi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, to John_Doe or John_Doe_5G to access the internet and enjoy the shared bandwidth of 8 Mbps. ---End...

  • Page 71: Working Mode

    V1.0 Working mode You can select a working mode for the router on this page. The router can work in the router mode, access point (AP) mode and Client+AP mode. Current Mode is displayed after the working mode currently adopted by the router, as shown in the following figure. In this example, the current working mode is router mode.

  • Page 72: Router Mode

    V1.0 9.3.1 Router mode By default, the router works in the router mode. All functions are available in this mode. To switch the working mode from the other modes to router mode: Log in to the web Step 1 Choose More > Working Mode. Step 2 Click Switch mode.

  • Page 73: Ap Mode

    V1.0 Wait until the device is restarted. Step 5 Log in to the web UI of the router again, and navigate to Network Status to check whether Step 6 the router mode is configured successfully as shown below. ---End 9.3.2 AP mode When you have a smart home gateway that only provides wired internet access, you can set the router to work in AP mode to provide wireless coverage.
  • Page 74 V1.0 Click Switch mode after AP Mode. Step 3 Click OK. Step 4 Wait until the device is restarted. Step 5...
  • Page 75 V1.0 Connect the upstream device, such as a gateway, to any port of the router. Step 6 Router Log in to the web UI of the router again, and navigate to Network Status to check whether Step 7 the AP mode is configured successfully as shown below. ---End If there is another network device with the same login domain name (tendawifi.com) as the router, log in to the upstream router and find the IP address obtained by the router in the client list.

  • Page 76: Client+Ap Mode

    V1.0  If you cannot access the internet, try the following solutions:  Ensure that the original router is connected to the internet successfully.  Ensure that your WiFi-enabled clients are connected to the correct Wi-Fi network of the router. ...
  • Page 77 V1.0 Select the Wi-Fi to be extended from the Upstream WiFi Name drop-down list box, set Step 6 Upstream WiFi Password, and click Connect. Wait until the device is restarted. Step 7 Log in to the web UI of the router again, and navigate to Network Status to check whether Step 8 the Client+AP mode is configured successfully as shown below.
  • Page 78 V1.0  Above the ground with few obstacles. After the new router is set to Client+AP mode:  Do not connect any device to the WAN port of the new router.  The LAN IP address of the router will change. Please log in to the web UI of the router by visiting tendawifi.com.

  • Page 79: Ipv6

    V1.0 IPv6 This function is only available in the router mode. The router can access the IPv6 network of ISPs through three connection types. Choose the connection type by referring to the following chart. Scenario Connection Type ⚫ The ISP does not provide any PPPoEv6 user name and password and information about the IPv6 address.
  • Page 80 V1.0 Configuration procedure: Log in to the web Step 1 Choose More > IPv6. Step 2 Enable the IPv6 function. Step 3 Set Internet Connection Type to DHCP. Step 4 Click Save. Step 5 The following message is displayed, indicating that the settings are saved successfully. ---End Navigate to Network Status to check whether the router accesses the IPv6 network successfully.

  • Page 81: Pppoev6

    V1.0 9.4.2 PPPoEv6 If your ISP provides you with the PPPoE user name and password with IPv6 service, you can choose PPPoEv6 to access the internet. Router Configuration procedure: Log in to the web Step 1 Choose More > IPv6. Step 2 Enable the IPv6 function.

  • Page 82: Parameter Description

    V1.0 Parameter description Parameter Description Specify the PPPoE user name and password provided by your ISP. PPPoE Username PPPoE Password IPv4 and IPv6 services share the same PPPoE account. The following message is displayed, indicating that the settings are saved successfully. ---End Navigate to Network Status to check whether the router accesses the IPv6 network successfully.
  • Page 83 V1.0 Click Save. Step 6 Parameter description Parameter Description IPv6 Address Specify the fixed IPv6 address information provided by your ISP. Default IPv6 Gateway Primary IPv6 DNS If your ISP only provides one DNS address, leave the secondary IPv6 DNS blank. Secondary IPv6 DNS The following message is displayed, indicating that the settings are saved successfully.

  • Page 84: Smart Power Saving

    V1.0 Smart power saving You can turn off the LED indicators of all nodes as required to save power. By default, all the indicators are turned on. To configure the power saving mode: Log in to the web Step 1 Choose More >...

  • Page 85: Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

    V1.0 Advanced Wi-Fi settings 9.6.1 Channel & bandwidth In this section, you are allowed to change the network mode, Wi-Fi channel, and Wi-Fi bandwidth of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks. To access the configuration page, log in to the web UI of the router, and choose More >...
  • Page 86 V1.0 The following table describes the parameters displayed on this page. Parameter description Parameter Description Specifies various protocols used for wireless transmission. 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network supports the 802.11b/g/n Mixed mode. ⚫ 802.11b/g/n: Indicates that devices compliant with the IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g protocol, and devices working at 2.4 GHz and compliant with the IEEE 802.11n can connect to the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network of the router.

  • Page 87: Wps

    V1.0 9.6.2 The WPS function enables WiFi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, to connect to Wi-Fi networks of the router without entering the password. To access the configuration page, log in to the web UI of the router, and choose WiFi Settings > WPS.
  • Page 88 V1.0 Configure the WPS function on your WiFi-enabled devices within 2 minutes. Step 4 Configuration on various devices may differ (Example: HUAWEI P10). Find WLAN settings on your phone. Tap , and choose WLAN settings. Choose WPS connection.
  • Page 89 V1.0 Wait until the WPS negotiation completes Now the phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network. ---End...

  • Page 90: Network Settings

    V1.0 Network settings 9.7.1 LAN Settings To access the configuration page, log in to the web UI of the router, and choose More > Network Settings > LAN Settings. Overview On this page, you can: Change the LAN IP address and subnet mask of the router. −...
  • Page 91 V1.0 The following table describes the parameters displayed on this page. Parameter description Parameter Description Specifies the LAN IP address of the router, which is also the management IP LAN IP Address address for logging in to the web UI of the router. Specifies the subnet mask of the LAN port, used to identify the IP address Subnet Mask range of the local area network.
  • Page 92 V1.0 Parameter Description MAC Address Specifies the MAC address of the client. The available options include: : Used to edit a static IP address reservation rule. Operation : Used to delete a static IP address reservation rule. Assign a static IP address to a LAN client: Log in to the web Step 1 Choose More >...

  • Page 93: Iptv

    V1.0 9.7.2 IPTV IPTV is the technology integrating internet, multimedia, telecommunication and many other technologies to provide interactive services, including digital TV, for family users by internet broadband lines. You can set the multicast and set-top box (STB) functions here. Multicast: If you want to watch multicast videos from the WAN side of the router on your −...
  • Page 94 V1.0 Parameter Description Specifies the VLAN ID of your IPTV service. ⚫ If your ISP does not provide any VLAN ID information when the IPTV service is available, VLAN keep Default. ⚫ If you have obtained the VLAN ID from your ISP when the IPTV service is available, choose Custom VLAN and enter the VLAN value.
  • Page 95 V1.0 Click Save. Click OK. Wait until the router is restarted. Configure the set-top box. Step 2 Use the IPTV user name and password to dial up on the set-top box. ---End After completing the configuration, you can watch IPTV programs on your TV.
  • Page 96 V1.0 Watch multicast videos through the router Scenario: You have the address of multicast videos. Goal: You can watch multicast videos. Solution: You can configure the multicast function to reach the goal. Optical fiber Configuration procedure: Log in to the web Step 1 Choose More >...

  • Page 97: Wan Parameters

    V1.0 9.7.3 WAN parameters When the Ethernet cable is intact and connected to the WAN port properly, but No Ethernet cable is connected to the WAN port is still shown on the Internet Settings page, you can try to change the Speed to 10 Mbps full duplex or 10 Mbps half duplex to solve the problem.

  • Page 98: Other Advanced Settings

    Other advanced settings 9.8.1 App remote management The router can be managed remotely using the Tenda WiFi app. The app remote management function is disabled by default. You can enable this function as required. To access the configuration page, log in to the web UI of the router, and choose More >...

  • Page 99: Mac Address Filter

    V1.0 9.8.2 MAC address filter Overview With this function, you can blacklist clients by MAC addresses to prohibit them from accessing the internet through the router.  If you blacklist a wired client, the client will fail to access the network, but it can still connect to the router.
  • Page 100 V1.0 Parameter Description Device Name Specifies the name of the blacklisted client. Blacklist Device MAC Address Specifies the MAC address of the blacklisted client. Operation : Used to remove a client from the blacklist. Only prohibit specified clients from accessing the internet Scenario: As an important test is coming, you want to prohibit your kid's phone from accessing the internet.

  • Page 101: Firewall

    V1.0 Set Device Name, which is Kid’s phone in this example. Step 5 Enter MAC Address of the client, which is 8C:EC:4B:B3:04:92 in this example. Step 6 Click OK. Step 7 The blacklisted client is displayed under Blacklist Device. Click Save. Step 8 The following message is displayed, indicating that the settings are saved successfully.
  • Page 102 V1.0 To access the configuration page, log in to the web UI of the router, and choose More > Advanced > Firewall. The following table describes the parameters displayed on this page. Parameter description Parameter Description Used to enable or disable the ICMP flood attack defense. The ICMP flood attack means that, to implement attacks on the target host, the ICMP Flood Attack attacker sends a large number of ICMP Echo messages to the target host, which...

  • Page 103: Dmz Host

    V1.0 Parameter Description Used to enable or disable the Block Ping From WAN function. When it is enabled, the router automatically ignores the ping to its WAN from hosts Block Ping From WAN from the internet and prevents itself from being exposed, while preventing external ping attacks.
  • Page 104 V1.0 The following table describes the parameters displayed on this page. Parameter description Parameter Description DMZ Host Used to enable or disable the DMZ host function. DMZ Host IP Address Specifies the IP address of the host that is to be set as the DMZ host. Example of enabling internet users to access LAN resources Scenario: You have set up an FTP server within your LAN.
  • Page 105 V1.0 Configuration procedure: Log in to the web Step 1 Set the server host as the DMZ host. Step 2 Choose More > Advanced > DMZ Host. Enable DMZ Host. Enter the IP address of the host, which is 192.168.0.136 in this example. Click Save.
  • Page 106 V1.0 When the configuration is complete, users from the internet can access the DMZ host by visiting “Intranet service application layer protocol name://WAN IP address of the router”. If the intranet service port number is not the default number, the visiting address should be: “Intranet service application layer protocol name://WAN IP address of the router:Intranet service port number”.

  • Page 107: Remote Web Management

    V1.0 After the configuration, if internet users still cannot access the FTP server, close the firewall, antivirus software and security guards on the host of the FTP server and try again. 9.8.5 Remote web management Overview Generally, the web UI of the router can only be accessed on clients that are connected to the router by a LAN port or wirelessly.
  • Page 108 Scenario: You encounter a problem in configuring the router, and the router can access the internet. Goal: Ask the Tenda technical support to help you configure the router remotely. Solution: You can configure the remote web management function to reach the goal.
  • Page 109 V1.0 Router Configuration procedure: Log in to the web Step 1 Choose More > Advanced > Remote Web Management. Step 2 Enable Remote Web Management. Step 3 Select Specified IP Address for Remote Web Management. Step 4 Enter the IP address that is allowed to access the web UI remotely for Specified IP Step 5 Address, which is 210.76.200.101 in this example.

  • Page 110: Static Routing

    V1.0 The following message is displayed, indicating that the settings are saved successfully. ---End When the configuration is complete, the Tenda technical support can access and manage the web UI of the router by visiting “http://202.105.106.55:8888” on the computer. 9.8.6...
  • Page 111 V1.0 The following table describes the parameters displayed on this page. Parameter description Parameter Description Specifies the IP address of the destination network. If Destination Network and Subnet Mask are both 0.0.0.0, this is the default route. Destination Network When no route of packets can be found under Routing Table, the router will forward the packets using the default route.
  • Page 112 Information about the intranet: − − IP address: 172.16.105.0 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 − Router Configuration procedure: Log in to the web Step 1 Refer to Access the internet through a dynamic IP address to configure the internet access Step 2 for RX2 Pro.
  • Page 113 Enter the ingress IP address of the next hop router, which is 192.168.10.20 in this example. Click OK. The new static routing rule is displayed under Routing Table. ---End After completing the configuration, you can access both the internet and intranet through RX2 Pro at the same time.

  • Page 114: Ddns

    V1.0 9.8.7 DDNS Overview DDNS normally interworks with the port mapping, DMZ host and remote web management, so that internet users can be free from the influence of dynamic WAN IP address and access the internal server or the router’s web UI with a fixed domain name. To access the configuration page, log in to the web UI of the router, and choose More >...
  • Page 115 V1.0 Example of enabling internet users to access LAN resources using a domain name Scenario: You have set up an FTP server within your LAN. Goal: Open the FTP server to internet users and enable family members who are not at home to access the resources of the FTP server from the internet with a domain name.
  • Page 116 V1.0 Enable DDNS. Select a service provider for ISP, which is oray.com in this example. Enter the user name and password, which are JohnDoe and JohnDoe123456 in this example. Click Save. Wait until Connected is displayed after Connection Status, which indicates that the configuration is successful.
  • Page 117 V1.0 Enter the user name and password to access the resources on the FTP server. After the configuration, if internet users still cannot access the FTP server, try the following methods:  Ensure that the LAN port number configured in the port mapping function is the same as the service port number set on the server.

  • Page 118: Upnp

    V1.0 9.8.8 UPnP UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play. This function enables the router to open port automatically for UPnP-based programs. It is generally used for P2P programs, such as BitComet and AnyChat, and helps increase the download speed. To access the configuration page, log in to the web UI of the router, and choose More >...

  • Page 119: Port Mapping

    V1.0 9.8.9 Port mapping Overview With this function, you can map an external port to an internal port, so that applications using the internal port (such as a web server) are accessible from the internet. To access the configuration page, log in to the web UI of the router, and choose More >...
  • Page 120 V1.0 Solution: You can configure the port mapping function to reach the goal. Assume that: IP address of the FTP server: 192.168.0.100 − User name and password of the FTP server: admin − Port of the FTP server: 21 − IP address of the WAN port: 172.16.200.72 −...

  • Page 121: System Settings

    V1.0 System settings 9.9.1 Login password To ensure network security, a login password is recommended. A login password consisting of more types of characters, such as uppercase and lowercase letters, brings higher security. To access the configuration page, log in to the web UI and choose More >...

  • Page 122: System Time

    V1.0 9.9.2 System time You can change the time settings on this page. The time-based functions require an accurate system time. The system time of the router can be synchronized with the internet or local time. By default, it is synchronized with the internet. To access the configuration page, log in to the web UI of the router, and choose More >...

  • Page 123: Firmware Upgrade

    V1.0 Parameter Description Specifies the sync mode of the system time. ⚫ Sync with internet time: Indicates that the system time is synced with the internet Sync Mode time. Time Zone must be set when this option is selected. ⚫ Sync with local time: Indicates that the system time is automatically synced with the local time on your host, and you do not need to select a time zone.

  • Page 124: Online Upgrade

    V1.0 If auto-detection does not start, you can click Detect New Version to check for new versions. Online upgrade To perform online upgrade on a single node: Log in to the web Step 1 Choose More > System Settings > Firmware Upgrade. Step 2 Click Online Upgrade in the line of the node to be upgraded.

  • Page 125: Backup & Restore

    V1.0 Click Local Upgrade in the line of the node to be upgraded. Step 4 Click Select File. Step 5 Target the firmware file downloaded previously (extension: bin), and click Open. Step 6 Click Upgrade. Step 7 Wait until the upgrade completes. Then, access the Firmware Upgrade page again and check whether the upgrade is successful based on Current Firmware Version ---End For better performance of the new firmware, you are recommended to reset the router to factory...
  • Page 126 V1.0 Back up the configuration of the router To back up the configuration of the router: Log in to the web Step 1 Choose More > System Settings > Backup & Restore. Step 2 Click Backup. Step 3 A file named RouterCfm.cfg will be downloaded to your local host. ---End Restore the previous configuration of the router To restore the previous configuration of the router:...
  • Page 127 V1.0 Click Restore. Step 3 Select the configuration file (suffixed with cfg) to be restored, and click Open. Step 4 Wait until the ongoing process finishes, and previous settings are restored to the router. ---End Reset a node Resetting clears all configurations and restores the router to factory settings. Please operate with caution.

  • Page 128: Auto System Maintenance

    V1.0 Click Reset in the displayed dialog box. Step 4 Wait until the reset completes. ---End 9.9.5 Auto system maintenance Auto system maintenance enables you to restart the router regularly. It helps improve the stability and service life of the router. To access the configuration page, log in to the web UI of the router, and choose More >...

  • Page 129: System Log

    V1.0 The following table describes the parameters displayed on this page. Parameter description Parameter Description Auto System Used to enable or disable the auto system maintenance function. Maintenance Reboot at Specifies the time when the router reboots automatically every day. Used to enable or disable the reboot delay function.
  • Page 130 V1.0 Rebooting the router will clear all previous system logs.

  • Page 131: Faq

    V1.0 10.1 Failed to access the web UI Use the following method to troubleshoot the fault, and then try again. ◼ If you are using a wireless device, such as a smartphone: Ensure that it is connected to the Wi-Fi network of the router. −...

  • Page 132: Failed To Find Or Connect My Wireless Network

    V1.0 10.3 Failed to find or connect my wireless network Use the following method to troubleshoot the fault. ◼ If you cannot find any wireless network: Check that the wireless function is enabled when you are using a laptop with a built-in −...

  • Page 133: Appendixes

    V1.0 Appendixes Factory settings Parameter Default value IP address 192.168.0.1 Login Password No login password by default IP address 192.168.0.1 LAN parameters Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled Start IP address 192.168.0.100 DHCP server End IP address 192.168.0.200 Preferred DNS server 192.168.0.1 Operating mode Router mode...
  • Page 134 V1.0 Parameter Default value DDNS Disabled UPnP Enabled Time sync mode Sync with internet time Disabled Enabled Auto system maintenance Default reboot time: 02:00...

  • Page 135: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    V1.0 Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronym or Full Spelling Abbreviation Advanced Encryption Standard Access point DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCPv6 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6 Demilitarized zone Domain Name System Digital subscriber line Daylight Saving Time File Transfer Protocol ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol...
  • Page 136 V1.0 Acronym or Full Spelling Abbreviation Medium access control MPPE Microsoft Point-to-Point Encryption Maximum Transmission Unit OFDMA Orthogonal frequency-division multiple access Operating system Personal Identification Number Post Office Protocol PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol Router Advertisement SSID Service Set Identifier...
  • Page 137 V1.0 Acronym or Full Spelling Abbreviation Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA-PSK WPA Pre-shared Key WPA3-SAE WPA3-Simultaneous Authentication of Equals Wi-Fi Protected Setup...

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