Tenda 4G600, 4G630 User Manual

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Note
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Tip
This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Knowledge Center
Description of fields on the device GUI.

About this Manual

Thank you for choosing Tenda! Before you start, please read this User Guide, which instructs you to install and configure your device. This User Guide is applicable to 4G600 and 4G630. Unless otherwise specified, the 4G630 is used as an example throughout this User Guide.

Convention

This user guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

Technical Support

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Contents
About this Manual .......................................................................................................... II
Convention ..................................................................................................................... II
Technical Support ........................................................................................................... II
I Product Overview .......................................................................................................... 1
1 Package Contents ................................................................ ......................................... 1
2 Getting to Know Your Device ....................................................................................... 1
2.1 What It Looks like .................................................................................................. 1
2.2 LED ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Button & Interface.................................................................................................. 3
2.4 Label ..................................................................................................................... 4
II Quick Setup ................................................................................................................. 5
1 Hardware Install ................................................................................................ .......... 5
3G/4G Router Mode ..................................................................................................... 5
Wireless Router Mode .................................................................................................. 6
Universal Repeater Mode ............................................................................................. 7
2 Configure Your PC ....................................................................................................... 7
3 Web Login ................................................................................................................... 8
4 Quick Internet Setup & Wireless Security Setup ............................................................ 9
3G/4G Router Mode .................................................................................................... 10
Wireless Router Mode – DHCP .................................................................................... 12
Wireless Router Mode – PPPoE ................................................................................... 13
Universal Repeater Mode ............................................................................................ 15
Auto-switch System Mode & Priority ........................................................................... 17
III Features & Configurations ........................................................................................ 19
1 Status ......................................................................................................................... 19
WAN Status ................................................................................................................ 19
LAN Status ................................................................................................................. 21
Wireless Status ................................................................ ........................................... 21
System Status ............................................................................................................. 22
2 Basic Settings ............................................................................................................. 23
2.1 LAN Settings ........................................................................................................ 23
2.2 WAN Settings ........................................................................................................ 24
2.3 WAN Speed (Available only in Wireless Router Mode) ............................................ 32
2.4 DNS Settings ........................................................................................................ 33
2.5 MAC Clone (Available only in Wireless Router Mode) ............................................ 34
2.6 DHCP Server ......................................................................................................... 36
2.7 DHCP Client List .................................................................................................. 37
3 Wireless Settings ........................................................................................................ 40
3.1 Basic ................................ .................................................................................... 40
3.2 Security ................................................................................................................ 41
3.3 Access Control ...................................................................................................... 44
3.4 Connection Status .................................................................................................. 45
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4 Advanced Applications ................................................................................................ 47
4.1 DDNS Settings ...................................................................................................... 47
4.2 DMZ Host ............................................................................................................. 50
4.3 UPNP.................................................................................................................... 51
4.4 Remote Web Management ...................................................................................... 52
4.5 Bandwidth Control (Available only in 4G600) ........................................................ 53
4.6 Client Filter (Available only in 4G600) .................................................................. 55
5 Tools .......................................................................................................................... 59
5.1 Time & Date ................................................................ ......................................... 59
5.2 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................. 61
5.3 Backup & Restore.................................................................................................. 62
5.4 Restore to Factory Default ..................................................................................... 65
5.5 Change Password ................................................................................................... 66
5.6 Logs ..................................................................................................................... 67
5.7 Reboot .................................................................................................................. 68
IV Appendix .................................................................................................................... 69
1 Configure Your PC ...................................................................................................... 69
Windows 7 .................................................................................................................. 69
Windows XP ............................................................................................................... 71
2 Join Your Wireless Network ......................................................................................... 74
Windows 7 .................................................................................................................. 74
Windows XP ............................................................................................................... 75
3 FAQs .......................................................................................................................... 78
4 Remove Wireless Network from Your PC ................................ ...................................... 80
Windows 7 .................................................................................................................. 80
Windows XP ............................................................................................................... 81
5 Safety and Emission Statement .................................................................................... 83
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I Product Overview

1 Package Contents

Unpack the package. Your box should contain the following items:
3G/4G Wireless Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Install Guide Resource CD
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your Tenda dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

2 Getting to Know Your Device

2.1 What It Looks like

4G630 4G600
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LED
Status
Description
PWR
Solid
The device is receiving electric power.
SYS
Blinking
System is starting up properly.
WPS
Blinking
The device is functioning properly.

2.2 LED

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WAN/LAN/WiFi Blinking
The WAN/LAN /WLAN interface is transmitting data.
Solid
The WAN/LAN interface is connected correctly. The WiFi radio is on.
USB
Solid
The USB port is connected correctly.
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This icon indicates no actual meaning. It is only for decoration.
Button/Interface
Description
USB
USB port for attaching a 3G/4G USB Modem
WPS/Reset
Pressing this button for over 6 seconds resets the device to factory default settings or 1-3 seconds to enable WPS quick encryption.
WAN
Internet port for cabling the device to the Internet side
LAN1/2/3
Local (LAN) Ethernet ports for cabling the device to

2.3 Button & Interface

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local computers, switches, etc.
POWER
Power port for connecting the device to a power outlet

2.4 Label

1Product Model 2→Default Login IP address This I P addres s is to be u s e d t o access the device’s set t ings through a Web browser. 3/4Default login user name/password This information is to be used for web access authentication. 5→Device’s physical address
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II Quick Setup

1 Hardware Install

You can either connect to the device wirelessly or using Ethernet cables. Select an install method according to your network environment.
A. If you access the Internet via a 3G/4G USB modem, see 3G/4G Router
Mode.
B. If you access the Internet by connecting the device to the Ethernet cable
from the incoming Internet side, see Wireless Router Mode.
C. If you acquire Internet access from a remote AP on an existing network, see
Universal Repeater Mode.
Note
DO NOT expose the device to heat sources. Disconnect the device from power supply in thunderstorm weather.
Keep the device away from electrical appliances (such as electromagnetic
cooker and cordless phone, etc.) to avoid electromagnetic interference.

3G/4G Router Mode

By connecting an activated 3G /4G USB modem to your device and it gives you the freedom to roam while staying connected to the Internet.
Insert a 3G/4G USB modem to the device.
Connect the device to a power outlet.
Connect your desktop, notebook and smart phone, etc. to the device.
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Wireless Router Mode

In this mode, your device functions as a common wireless router. Simply connect it to an Internet-enabled DSL/fiber optical/cable modem.
Connect the WAN port of the device to an Internet-enabled DSL/fiber
optical/cable modem.
Connect the modem and the device to a power outlet.
Connect your desktop, notebook and smart phone to the device.
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Universal Repeater Mode

The universal repeater feature can be used to extend your existing wireless network coverage.
Connect the device to a power outlet.
Connect your desktop, notebook and smart phone to the device.
Tip
To scan and connect to a remote wireless device see Universal Repeater
Mode in 4 Quick Internet Setup & Wireless Security Setup.
To connect the device wirelessly, see 2 Join Your Wireless Network.

2 Configure Your PC

If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (This is uncommon), change it to "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" from the device. See 1 Configure Your PC.
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3 Web Login

Launch a Web browser, say, IE.
In the address bar, input the device’s L A N IP address ( 192.168.0.1 by
default), and press Enter.
Enter the login password (admin by default) and click Login.
The Status screen appears. Click Wizard to enter the setup wizard
interface.
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4 Quick Internet Setup & Wireless Security Setup

Read the following and determine your Internet connection type. Then follow the right setup wizard.
A. If you access the Internet via a 3G/4G USB modem, see 3G/4G Router
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Mode.
B. If your ISP provides you with a cable from the incoming Internet side but no
ISP login account or IP information, your ISP uses a DHCP connection. See
Wireless Router Mode DHCP.
C. If your ISP provides you with a cable from the incoming Internet side and a
PPPoE login account, your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. See Wireless Router Mode – PPPoE.
D. If you acquire Internet access from a remote AP on an existing network, see
Universal Repeater Mode.
E. To learn about the Auto-switch System Mode, 3G/4G Priority and/or
Ethernet Priority, see Auto-switch System Mode & Priority.

3G/4G Router Mode

Select 3G/4G Router Mode and click Next.
Configure 3G/ 4G Internet connection settings and then click Next. If you
are not sure of which service provider to use, select Auto.
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Configure your wireless network: SSID, Channel, Key and then click Next.
Click Finish and wait for the device to restart.
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Wireless Router Mode – DHCP

Select Wireless Router Mode and click Next.
Select DHCP and click Next.
Configure your wireless network: SSID, Channel, Key and then click Next.
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Click Finish and wait for the device to restart.

Wireless Router Mode – PPPoE

Select Wireless Router Mode and click Next.
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Select PPPoE, enter the PPPoE User Name/Password and click Next.
Configure your wireless network: SSID, Channel, Key and then click Next.
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Click Finish and wait for the device to restart.
Tip
Five Internet connection types are supported for the wired WAN connection (Ethernet): DHCP, PPPOE, PPTP, L2TP and Static IP. For PPTP, L2TP and Static IP, see 2.2 WAN Settings.

Universal Repeater Mode

Select Universal Repeater Mode and click Next.
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Enter or select the SSID, MAC, Channel and security settings exactly the
same as the remote AP and then click Next.
Configure your wireless network: SSID and Key and then click Next.
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Click Finish and wait for the device to restart.
Tip
In Universal Repeater Mode, your wireless network must operate on the same channel as the remote AP.

Auto-switch System Mode & Priority

Auto-switch System Mode: If unchecked, system will not switch between the 3G/4G Router Mode and Wireless Router Mode. If the Auto-switch System Mode and 3G/4G Priority are selected, system will:
prioritize the 3G/4G Router Mode when detecting the coexistence of an
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Ethernet cable and a 3G/4G USB modem.
operate in the 3G/4G Router Mode when only detecting a 3G/4G USB
modem.
toggle to the Wireless Router Mode when only detecting an Ethernet cable.
If the Auto-switch System Mode and Ethernet Priority are selected, system will:
prioritize the Wireless Router Mode when detecting the coexistence of an
Ethernet cable and a 3G/4G USB modem.
toggle to the 3G/4G Router Mode when only detecting a 3G/4G USB
modem.
operate in the Wireless Router Mode when only detecting an Ethernet
cable.
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III Features & Configurations

1 Status

Click Status to enter the Status screen.

WAN Status

WAN Status in 3G/4G Router Mode:
3G/4G Traffic Statistics
To view the 3G/4G traffic statistics, click Status -> 3G/4G Traffic Statistics. This screen is available only in the 3G/4G Router Mode.
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WAN Status in Wireless Router Mode
WAN Status in Universal Repeater Mode
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Tip
WAN IP/Subnet Mask/Gateway/Primary DNS Server/Secondary DNS
Server: This type of information appears only if the router successfully
connects to the Internet via a PPPoE or a DHCP (dynamic IP) connection. However if you connect the router to the Internet with static IP settings provided by your ISP, these fields will display the settings you entered whether the router successfully connects to the Internet or not.
If there is no available secondary DNS server, nothing appears in the
secondary DNS server field.

LAN Status

Note
The DHCP Server is disabled in Universal Repeater Mode.

Wireless Status

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System Status

Knowledge Center
WAN MAC Address: The d e vic e ’s c ur r ent WAN MA C a ddress. System Time: Current system time on this device. The device automatically
synchronizes the system time with Internet time servers. Up Time: Displays the time duration indicating how long the router has been up since startup. Up time is recounted and renewed upon power-off. Connected Clients: Displays the number of DHCP clients.
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