Tenda A15 User Manual

LED Descriptions

PWR LED

Quick Installation Guide

WPS LED

AC750 Dual Band WiFi Repeater

Signal LED

Model: A15

Method 1: Extending Your WiFi Network Using Web UI

Power on the Repeater

Plug the repeater into a power outlet near the router in the same room.

Extend Your WiFi Network

1. Connect your WiFi device to the repeater's

WiFi network Tenda_EXT.

Ensure that the Mobile Data (if any) function of your WiFi device is disabled.

WLAN

Tenda_EXT

Solid on

Blinking

Off

Blinking

Off

Solid blue

Solid red

Off

The repeater has started.

The repeater is starting.

The repeater is not powered on.

A WPS connection has been established.

A WPS connection is being established.

The WPS function is disabled.

The repeater has connected to your existing WiFi router/modem, and its position is proper.

The repeater is too far away from the router. Relocate the repeater closer to the router.

The repeater does not connect to your WiFi router/ modem.

4. Select a WiFi network (SSID) you want to

extend.

Select a WiFi network you want to extend…

My_home_wifi

Rescan Switch Mode

PWR

Wait until the PWR LED turns solid blue.

Relocate the Repeater

For better performance, follow the on-screen tips or the steps below to relocate your repeater.

1. Plug the repeater into an outlet halfway between

the router/modem and the WiFi dead zone.

The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi network.

2 . Wait until the Signal LED turns blue. If not, relocate

the repeater closer to the router/modem.

2. Start a web browser, enter re.tenda.cn or

192.168.0.254 in the address bar to log in.

re.tenda.cn

3. Create a login password for later login

(recommend).

Password (5-32 characters)

Confirm

Next Not Now

WiFi router/modem

Signal

Antennas upward and vertical to the ground

A15

Blue: Good connection

Red: Bad connection

5. Enter the password of the WiFi network

you want to extend. Set your repeater's SSID (optional), and click Extend.

Your existing WiFi network

Enter the password of “My_home_wifi”

The extended WiFi network

SSID

My_home_wifi_5GEXT

Password of the extended network is same as your existing WiFi network.

Back Extend

Wait a moment, the Extended successfully! page appears.

Connect to the Internet

Connect your WiFi devices to the repeater using the SSIDs set by yourself, or your router's/modem's SSID with the suffix _EXT or _5GEXT, and using the WiFi password same as your existing WiFi network.

Method 2: Extending Your WiFi Network Using WPS

Power on the Repeater

Plug the repeater into a power outlet near the router in the same room.

Wait until the PWR LED turns solid blue.

PWR

Extend Your WiFi Network

1. Press the WPS button on the router and within 2 minutes press the WPS button

on the repeater.

2 . Wait until the Signal LED on the repeater turns solid blue or red. If not, try Method 1.

You can use Method 2 if your router/modem has a WPS button, which may be indicated by , , or . Otherwise, use Method 1.

Press

Relocate the Repeater

Connect to the Internet

1. For better performance, plug the repeater into an

outlet halfway between the router/modem and the WiFi dead zone.

The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi network.

2 . Wait until the Signal LED turns solid blue. If not,

relocate the repeater closer to the router/modem.

FAQ

Q1: I cannot login to the web UI of the repeater. What should I do?

Try the following solutions:

If a WiFi device is used, ensure that your WiFi device has connected to the repeater's WiFi network Tenda_EXT, and the Mobile Data (if any) function is disabled. If a computer is used, ensure that your computer has connected to the repeater's WiFi network Tenda_EXT, and your computer has set to Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Or unplug the Ethernet cable. Reset the repeater, and try again.

Antennas upward and vertical to the ground

Blue: Good connection

Red: Bad connection

WiFi router/modem

A15

Connect your WiFi devices to the extended network using the SSIDs of your WiFi router's/modem's SSID with the suffix _EXT or _5GEXT, and WiFi password same as your existing WiFi network.

Signal

Q2: How to reset the repeater?

When the PWR LED of the repeater is solid on, press the RESET button on the repeater using a paper clip, and release. After the PWR LED turns solid on, the repeater is restored to the factory settings.

Q3: The repeater cannot find the WiFi network of my router/modem. What should I do?

Ensure that the WiFi network of your router/modem is enabled and can be detected by your WiFi device. Change the channel of your router/modem, and try again. Change the encryption type of the router/modem to WPA-PSK or WPA2- PSK, and try again.

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.

Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor use only.

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

--for PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. (2) To avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is recommended to use a shielded RJ45 cable.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. declares that the radio equipment type A15 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.tendacn.com/en/service/download-cata-101.html.

Operate Frequency:

2.4G: EU/2400-2483.5MHz (CH1-CH13) 5G: EU/5150-5250MHz (CH36-CH48)

Software Version: V15.13.07.06

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device is restricted to be used in the indoor.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Radiation Exposure Statement

This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Caution:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

EIRP Power (Max.):

2.4GHz: 19.5dBm 5GHz: 20.5dBm

RECYCLING

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/ EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.

IC RSS warning

Industry Canada(RSS-Gen Issue 4)

The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux

This device complies with Industry Canada's licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le

......brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

Cet émetteur ne doit pas être Co-placé ou ne fonctionnant en même temps qu'aucune autre antenne ou émetteur. Cet équipement devrait être installé et actionné avec une distance minimum de 20 centimètres entre le radiateur et votre corps.

The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance.

Le dispositif rencontre l'exemption des limites courantes d'évaluation dans la section 2.5 de RSS 102 et la conformité à l'exposition de RSS-102 rf, utilisateurs peut obtenir l'information canadienne sur l'exposition et la conformité de rf.

Operating temperature: 0°C~40°C Operating humidity: 10%-90% RH, non-condensing

Technical Support

Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd. 6-8 Floor, Tower E3, NO.1001, Zhongshanyuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China. 518052 United States Hotline: 1-800-570-5892 Canada Hotline: 1-888-998-8966 HongKong Hotline: 00852-81931998 Skype: Tendasz Website: http:// www.tendacn.com E-mail: support@tenda.com.cn

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