Tenda A6 User Manual

Wireless N150 Mini AP/Router

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Table of Contents

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

Thanks for purchasing this A6 Wireless N150 Mini AP/Router

(hereunder referred to as device).

A6 is a typically multi-purpose device that provides 5 working modes: Wireless AP Mode, Wireless Router Mode, WISP Mode, Client Mode and Universal Repeater Mode, meeting your diversified needs.

Plus, it can either be powered by an included power adapter or your PC via an included USB cable.

Super mini design with ultimate powerful functionalities, fitting diversified wireless applications, and the device is an idea choice for businessmen and fashion follower.

1.1 Features

 Delivers up to 150Mbps wireless data rate.  Provides 5 working modes: wireless AP, wireless router,

WISP, client and Universal repeater modes.

 64-/128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA2 secure your wireless

network against unauthorized access.

 1 10/100Mbps Ethernet port for Internet/LAN connection.  Can be connected to an XDSL/Cable MODEM; support

Dynamic/Static IP Internet connection.

 Local/remote web based management.  Adopts wireless Roaming technology to ensure high

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efficient and reliable wireless connection.

 MAC-based access control.  Syslog records device's usage status.  Support automatic or manual select of IEEE802.11 mode

(network mode).

 Provides UPnP, DDNS, virtual server and DMZ features.  Disallow/allow specified LAN users to access Internet.

Internal firewall protects against potential attacks from hackers .

 Provides USB or external AC adapter as a power source.

1.2 Package Contents

Please unpack the box and check the following items:

◆ A6 Wireless N150 Mini AP/Router

◆ Power Adapter

◆ USB Cable

◆ Quick Installation Guide

◆ CD-ROM

If any of the above items are incorrect, missing, or damaged, please contact your Tenda reseller for immediate replacement.

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1.3 Panel Overview

LED Overview

Status

Description

A blue solid light

Device is starting

A blue blinking light

Device is working normally

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LED/Button Overview

 Reset: Reset button. Pressing it for about 7 seconds restores

the device to factory defaults.

 Power: Power receptacle for connection to power outlet via

the included power adapter or to one USB port on your notebook using the included USB cable.

 LAN/WAN: LAN/WAN interchangeable port. The port

functions as a WAN port for connection to a DSL MODEM or other network devices in Wireless Router mode and as a LAN port for connection to a PC or an Ethernet switch, etc. in wireless AP, Repeater, Client or WISP mode.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2.1 Installation

Before you start configuring the device, follow below steps to install device. For optimum wireless performance, it is advisable to place the device in the center of the coverage.

2.1.1 Connect the device to a power source

Use the included power adapter or USB cable (with the other end connected to your notebook) to power the device. (Using a power adapter with a different voltage rating than the one included with the device may cause damage to the device.)

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2.1.2 Connect your notebook to the device

2.1.2.1. If you are using a wired adapter, connect your notebook to the device using an Ethernet cable.

2.1.2.2. If you are using a wireless adapter, follow steps below to config your adapter:

a. Click “Start”→ ”Control Panel” → “Network and Internet”

→”Network and Internet Sharing Center”→“ Change adapter settings”. As seen below, Wireless Network Connection displays

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“Not Connected”.

b. Right click Wireless Network Connection and select

“Connect/Disconnect” to display below screen. Click “Refresh” if you do not find “Tenda_ЧЧЧЧЧЧ”, where “ЧЧЧЧЧЧ” represents the

last six characters in device MAC address.

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c. Select “Tenda_ЧЧЧЧЧЧ”and click “Connect”.

Chapter 3 Working Modes Overview

The device provides 5 working modes and is preset to wireless AP mode by default. You can select a mode that best fits yourself and the device delivers corresponding functions accordingly.

3.1 Wireless AP Mode

In this mode, the device converts the wired signal into wireless signals, extending existing network coverage. It works as a central access point for multiple wireless clients (generally, wireless adapters) concurrently. Simply connect the device to Internet-enabled broadband at hotel, home or office without configuration required on the device and multiple users can share Internet access. Note that you must config same security settings on your adapter to connect to the device if you encrypt the device wireless network. This mode is also your best choice if there is already a wired router on existing network. Simply connect the device to the wired router using an Ethernet cable (For details, refer to section 5-1). Refer to below topology for connecting network devices involved when using this mode.

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3.2 Wireless Router Mode

In this mode，the device works as a wireless NAT router with DHCP feature. Simply connect the device to a DSL/cable modem, and a wireless network is created to be shared by multiple wireless clients.

Refer to below topology for connecting network devices involved when using this mode.

5-2 For more info, see section 5-2 hereof

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3.3 WISP Mode

In this mode, the device functions as a wireless signal amplifier, ideal for wifi hot spot access and bridging, and provides NAT and DHCP server features. You only need to config some simple settings on the device to wirelessly connect to the other Internet-enabled wireless device without configuring it, so that multiple users can share the Internet connection via the device. If you would like more PCs using wired adapters to share this connection, then simply connect a switch to the device.

Refer to below topology for deploying network devices involved when using this mode.

5-2 For more info, see section 5-3 hereof

3.4 Client Mode

In this mode, the device is equivalent to a wireless adapter that enables a PC without an installed wireless network adapter to connect to a wireless network for Internet connection. Note that

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the DHCP server is deactivated by default in this mode to avoid potential collision and the Ethernet port is working as a LAN port only, so you must config TCP/IP settings manually on your PC to connect to the device using an Ethernet cable.

It’s best for connecting your multimedia player, IPTV set-top box or other internet-enabled device to a wireless network.

Refer to below topology for deploying network devices involved when using this mode.

For details, see section 5-4.

3.5 Universal Repeater Mode

In this mode, the device delivers wireless repeating function and amplifies wireless signal without changing network topology. Use this mode to amplify and transmit wireless signal when sharing wireless Internet connection with your neighbors.

It is best for use with an IPTV set-top box, broadband satellite receptor or for purpose of extending existing coverage.

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Refer to below topology for deploying network devices involved when using this mode.

For details, see section 5-5.

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Chapter 4 Login to Web Utility

This chapter presents how to access device Web Utility. Follow below instructions if you are using Windows 7.

4.1 Using a wired connection

4.1.1 Config TCP/IP settings

If you are connecting to the device via an Ethernet cable, do as follows to config TCP/IP settings on your PC.

1. Right click “Network” on your desktop and select “Properties”.

2. Click “Change adapter settings”.

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3. Right click “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.

4. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” on the appearing window and click the “Properties” button.

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5. Select “Use the following IP address” or “Obtain an IP address automatically”.

a. To “Obtain an IP address automatically” simply click the corresponding button.

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b. “Use the following IP address” IP address: Enter 192.168.2.xxx (xxx can be any value from 2~253).

Subnet mask: Enter 255.255.255.0. Default gateway: Enter 192.168.2.1. Preferred DNS server: Enter 192.168.2.1 in case that you don’t

know the local DNS server address (Or contact your ISP for help). At last, click OK to save your settings.

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4.2 If you are connecting to the device wirelessly, do as follows

(Note that you can only connect to the device wirelessly when using Wireless Router or AP mode.)

1. Click “Network”-“Properties” and then left click “Change

adapter settings” to open network connection screen. And you will see the wireless connection displays “Not connected”.

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2. Click the “Wireless Network Connection”, select “Properties”

and then refer to steps 4-5 above to config TCP/IP settings for the wireless adapter.

3. Right click “Wireless Network Connection” and select “Connect/Disconnect” to display all scanned wireless networks.

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4. Select the SSID entitled “Tenda_ЧЧЧЧЧЧ” (whereЧЧЧЧЧЧ represents the last 6 characters in the device MAC address) and

click “Connect”. If you don’t find it, please click “Refresh Network List”.

4.3 Login to Web Utility

Launch a web browser, input “http：//192.168.2.1”and press “Enter” after you configured the TCP/IP settings on your PC.

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Enter “admin” (factory default password) in the Password field and click “Login”.

You will see below screen if you entered a correct password.

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Chapter 5 Quick Setup for Internet Access

in 5 Working Modes

5.1 Quick Setup----Wireless AP Mode

The device is in Wireless AP mode by default. So simply connect the device to Internet service at hotel, home or office without configuration required on the device and multiple users within coverage can share Internet access. Just remember to set all wireless clients to “obtain an IP address automatically”.

Refer to below topology for connecting network devices when using this mode.

Note: Normally, internet access in hotels is DHCP/dynamic IP, which means devices connecting to the network can obtain IP

addresses automatically. However, if you’re not able to obtain an

IP address, ask the hotel network administrator for an available IP address and configure it manually on your PC.

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5.2 Quick Setup----Wireless Router Mode

In this mode，the device works as a wireless NAT router with DHCP feature. Simply connect the device to an Internet-enabled DSL/CABLE modem from your ISP side, and multiple wireless clients can share this single Internet connection using IP addresses obtained from the device’ DHCP server. Note：In the Wireless Router mode, the device Ethernet port works as a WAN port for Internet connection, so you can only access the router’s Web utility via a wireless connection. To config settings in this mode, first make sure you have accessed below interface following instructions in Chapter 4 and then do as follows:

1. Select “Wireless Router” and then click “Next” on the Quick

Setup interface.

2. You will see the interface below.

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 SSID ：A SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the unique name of

a wireless network.

 Channel: Select a least interferential channel for your

wireless network to operate on from the drop-down list. If you’re not sure of it, select auto.

 Security Mode: Select WEP, WPA or WPA2 to encrypt your

wireless network.

For security purpose, it is advisable to encrypt your wireless network with WPA-AES. Simply enter a security key made up of 8-63 numeric, alphabetic characters or signs like @, # and $, etc.

For detailed configurations, refer to later sections hereof.

After you finish above settings, click “Next”.

3. Below screen allows you to config your Internet connection settings.

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Three Internet connection types are provided: PPPOE, Dynamic IP and Static IP. Select your connection type. If you are not sure about which to select, consult your ISP.

 DHCP

This is the default connection type. No configurations are required for this connection. Simply click “Next” to complete settings.

Static IP

If your ISP offers you static IP Internet connection type, select “Static IP" from corresponding drop-down menu, enter IP address, subnet mask, Primary DNS and secondary DNS (optionary) info provided by your ISP in corresponding fieldsand then click “Next”.

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