Tenda A15 User Manual
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Repeater A15
User Guide
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Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start with A15.
Conventions
The typographical elements that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Item
Presentation
Example
Cascading menus
>
System > Live Users
Parameter and value
Bold
Set User Name to Tom.
Variable
Italic
Format: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
UI control
Bold
On the Policy page, click the OK button.
Message
“ ”
The “Success” message appears.
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Meaning
This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. Ignoring this
type of note may result in ineffective configurations, loss of data or damage to device.
This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Acronym or
Abbreviation
Full Spelling
AP
Access Point
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS
Domain Name System
Acronyms and Abbreviations
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Acronym or
Abbreviation
Full Spelling
WPS
WiFi Protected Setup
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Contents
1 At a Glance ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Know your device ......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.1 LED .................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 Ports & Buttons ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3.3 Labels ................................................................................................................................................ 4
2 Quick Installation Guide ..................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Extending the current WiFi coverage .......................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Turn wired network to WiFi network ........................................................................................................ 12
3 More Functions ................................................................................................................................................ 16
3.1 Status ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.2 Re-extend ................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.3 WiFi Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 23
3.4 Operating Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 25
3.5 Administration ........................................................................................................................................... 28
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1 At a Glance
1.1 Overview
As a high-performance WiFi repeater, Tenda A15 operates on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and offers a data rate
of as high as 750 Mbps.
1.2 Features
Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
Offers a concurrent dual band data rate of as high as 750 Mbps.
Auto channel detection for stable, reliable and fast internet connection.
Supports to extend a WiFi network encrypted with None, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK.
Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK and AES encryption mechanism ensure higher network security.
Supports extending using WPS.
Supports quick setup using a mobile phone.
Repeater mode and AP mode for various application scenarios.
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1.3 Know your device
LED
Status
Description
Signal
Solid blue
The repeater has connected to your existing W iFi router/modem, and its position
is proper.
Solid red
The repeater has connected to your existing WiFi router/modem, but its position
is too far away from your router/modem.
Off
The repeater does not connect to your WiFi router/modem.
WPS
Solid on
A WPS connection has been established.
Blinking
A WPS connection is being established.
Off
The WPS function is disabled.
PWR
Solid on
The system has started.
Blinking
The system is starting.
Off
The repeater is not powered on.
LEDs
1.3.1 LED
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1.3.2 Ports & Buttons
WPS button
RESET
button
LAN port
WPS button
Press the WPS button down for 1 second to establish a WPS connection, the WPS LED blinks.
RESET button
With the PWR LED solid on, press the RESET button down using a paper clip. All LEDs blink once at the
same time, and then light off. Wait about for 40 seconds until the PWR LED lights solid on again. The
repeater is reset successfully.
LAN port
− In Repeater mode, this port allows a wired device, such as a desktop computer, to be connected to
A15 to access the internet.
− In AP mode, connecting this port to a router or a modem turns A15 into an AP to share your wireless
network.
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1.3.3 Labels
The labels present SSID, login address and other information of the repeater.
Label on the top of A15:
Label at the back of A15:
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2 Quick Installation Guide
2.1 Extending the current WiFi coverage
Method 1: Extending your WiFi network using web UI (Recommend)
Step 1 Plug the repeater into a power outlet near the router in the same room. Wait until the PWR LED
turns solid blue.
Step 2 Connect your WiFi device, such as a mobile phone or a laptop to the repeater’s WiFi network named
Tenda_EXT. By default, it has no password.
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A desktop computer can connect to the WiFi network only when it is installed with a wireless adapter.
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The following describes the configuration steps using a mobile phone.
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Example of configuration using
a mobile phone
Step 3 Start a web browser, and enter re.tenda.cn to log in to the web UI of the repeater.
Step 4 Create a login password (recommend) and tap Next.
Step 5 Select the WiFi network you want to extend, which is Tenda_01 in this example.
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Step 6 Enter the password of the WiFi network you selected, change the SSID as needed, and tap
Extend.
Step 7 Wait until the Signal LED turns blue or red. Then, relocate the repeater following the on-screen tips
for optimal connection quality.
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Step 8 When the Signal LED turns solid blue, A15 is at a proper position.
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For better performance, keep the repeater away from products with strong interference, such as microwave,
Bluetooth devices, and refrigerator.
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Place the repeater at a spacious position without obstacles.
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Connect your WiFi devices to the extended network to access the internet.
− SSID of the extended network: SSID you set, or your original SSID with a suffix _EXT or _5GEXT.
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− WiFi password of the extended network: same as that of the upstream router/modem.
You can connect your wired devices to the LAN port of the repeater to access the internet as well.
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