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AC1200 Dual-band Router
User Guide
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Copyright Statement
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Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start.
Conventions
This user guide is applicable to the following routers. AC8 is used for illustration in this guide unless
it is specified. The contained images and UI screenshots are subject to the actual products.
AC1200 Dual-band Gigabit Wireless Router
AC1200 Smart Dual-Band WiFi Router
AC1200 Smart Dual-band WiFi Router
Typographical conventions in this User Guide:
Click Status > Device Status
On the Policy page, click the OK button.
Format: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
The “Success” message appears.
Symbols in this User Guide:
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.
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Dynamic Domain Name System
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Internet Protocol Television
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Internet Protocol Version 4
Internet Protocol Version 6
Internet Service Provider
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
Point to Point Tunneling Protocol
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Content
1 Knowing your device ..................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 LED indicator .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 AC8/AC5 ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 AC7 .............................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Ports and buttons ................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 AC8/AC5 ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 AC7 .............................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Label ....................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Web UI ........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Logging in to the web UI ........................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Logging out of the web UI ...................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Web UI layout ......................................................................................................................... 8
3 Status ............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Viewing Internet connection status ....................................................................................... 9
3.2 Viewing online devices and real-time speed ....................................................................... 10
3.3 Viewing system information ................................................................................................ 11
4 Internet settings .......................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Router mode ........................................................................................................................ 12
4.1.1 Setting up an internet connection with PPPoE ......................................................... 13
4.1.2 Setting up an internet connection with dynamic IP.................................................. 14
4.1.3 Setting up an internet connection with static IP ....................................................... 15
4.2 WISP mode ........................................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Universal repeater mode ..................................................................................................... 20
4.4 AP mode ............................................................................................................................... 24
5 Wireless settings ......................................................................................................................... 26
5.1 WiFi name and password ..................................................................................................... 26
5.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.2 Customizing your WiFi name and password ............................................................. 27
5.2 Guest network ...................................................................................................................... 29
5.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 29
5.2.2 Setting up the guest network .................................................................................... 30
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5.3 WiFi signal strength .............................................................................................................. 31
5.4 Wireless parameters ............................................................................................................ 32
5.5 Beamforming ........................................................................................................................ 34
5.6 WPS ...................................................................................................................................... 36
5.6.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 36
5.6.2 Connecting devices to the WiFi network using WPS ................................................ 36
6 Bandwidth control ....................................................................................................................... 39
6.1 Configuring bandwidth control ............................................................................................ 40
6.2 Blocking a device .................................................................................................................. 40
7 Parental controls ......................................................................................................................... 41
7.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 41
7.2 An example of configuring parental controls ....................................................................... 42
8 Sleeping mode ............................................................................................................................. 43
8.1 LED control ........................................................................................................................... 43
8.2 WiFi schedule ....................................................................................................................... 44
8.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 44
8.2.2 An example of configuring WiFi schedule ................................................................. 44
9 Advanced ..................................................................................................................................... 46
9.1 MAC address filter ................................................................................................................ 46
9.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 46
9.1.2 Setting MAC address filter rules ................................................................................ 46
9.1.3 An example of setting a MAC address filter rule ...................................................... 47
9.2 IPTV ...................................................................................................................................... 49
9.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 49
9.2.2 An example of configuring IPTV ................................................................................ 49
9.3 IP-MAC binding..................................................................................................................... 51
9.3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 51
9.3.2 Configuring an IP-MAC binding rule .......................................................................... 51
9.4 Port forwarding .................................................................................................................... 53
9.4.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 53
9.4.2 An example of configuring a port forwarding rule .................................................... 53
9.5 DDNS .................................................................................................................................... 56
9.5.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 56
9.5.2 An example of configuring DDNS .............................................................................. 57
9.6 DMZ host .............................................................................................................................. 59
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9.7 UPnP ..................................................................................................................................... 60
9.8 Firewall ................................................................................................................................. 60
10 IPv6 .............................................................................................................................................. 61
11 Administration ............................................................................................................................. 64
11.1 Login password ................................................................................................................... 64
11.2 WAN parameters ................................................................................................................ 65
11.3 LAN parameters .................................................................................................................. 67
11.4 Remote web-based management ...................................................................................... 68
11.5 Date & Time ....................................................................................................................... 71
11.6 Device management .......................................................................................................... 72
Appendix ............................................................................................................................................ 77
A.1 Configuring the computer to obtain an IP address automatically ....................................... 77
A.1.1 Windows 8 ................................................................................................................ 77
A.1.2 Windows 7 ................................................................................................................ 79
A.1.3 Windows 10 .............................................................................................................. 81
A.2 Default parameters .............................................................................................................. 83
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1 Knowing your device
1.1 LED indicator
1.1.1 AC8/AC5
The router is starting or connected to the internet successfully.
The router fails to connect to the internet.
Fast blinking for
3 seconds
A wired device is connected or disconnected to the router.
Fast blinking for
8 seconds
The migration of PPPoE user name and password succeeds.
Fast blinking for
2 minutes
The router is performing WPS negotiation.
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1.1.2 AC7
The router is starting.
If the indicator still light solid on after the router completes
startup, it indicates that the system is faulty.
The system is working properly.
At least the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi network is enabled.
Data is being transmitted wirelessly.
The router is performing WPS negotiation.
The WiFi network is disabled.
The WAN port is connected properly.
Data is being transmitted over the WAN port.
The WAN port is disconnected or improperly connected.
The LAN port is connected properly.
Data is being transmitted over the LAN port.
No device is connected to any LAN port of the router properly.
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1.2 Ports and buttons
1.2.1 AC8/AC5
Used to start the WPS negotiation process, or to reset the router.
WPS: Press the button of the router for 1 to 3 seconds. Within 2 minutes, enable the WPS
function of the other WPS-supported device to establish a WPS connection.
Reset: Hold down the button for about 8 seconds, and then release it when the LED
indicator blinks fast. The router is reset successfully.
By default, it is a LAN port.
If the IPTV function of the router is enabled, it serves only as an IPTV port used to connect
to a set-top box.
Used to connect to the wired devices such as computers or switches.
Used to connect this router to the internet, such as a LAN port from the modem or the
Ethernet jack provided by your ISP.
Used to connect to the included power adapter.
1.2.2 AC7
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Power jack.
Used to connect to the included power adapter.
Used to enable/disable the WiFi network of the router.
Used to start the WPS negotiation process, or to reset the router.
WPS: Press the button of the router for 1 to 3 seconds. Within 2 minutes, enable the
WPS function of the other WPS-supported device to establish a WPS connection.
Reset: Hold down the button for about 8 seconds. Release it when all the LED indicators
blink once. The router is reset successfully.
Used to connect this router to the internet, such as a LAN port from the modem or the
Ethernet jack provided by your ISP.
They are LAN ports used to connect to the wired devices such as computers or switches.
By default, it is a LAN port.
If the IPTV function of the router is enabled, it serves only as an IPTV port used to connect
to a set-top box.
1.3 Label
The bottom label shows the SSID, login IP address, serial number and MAC address of the router.
See the following figure. Here AC8 is used for illustration.
IP Address: It is the default address used to log in to the web UI of the router.
MAC: It specifies the MAC address of the router.
Serial No.: It is required if you need technical assistance to repair your device.
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SSID: It specifies the default WiFi name of the router.
Pin No.: It specifies the PIN code of the router.
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2 Web UI
2.1 Logging in to the web UI
Step 1 Connect your smartphone to the wireless network, or connect your computer to a LAN
port of the router.
Step 2 Start a web browser on the device connected to the router, visit tendawifi.com.
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The following page appears.
If the above page doesn’t appear, check whether the computer is obtaining an IP address
automatically. Refer to A.1 configuring the computer to obtain an IP address automatically.
2.2 Logging 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 Logout on the upper right corner of the web
UI.
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2.3 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.
Used to display the function menu of the router. Users can select functions in
the navigation bar and the configuration appears in the configuration area.
Used to modify or view your configurations.
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3 Status
Log in to the web UI of the router and choose Status to enter the page. On this page, you can:
− View internet connection status
− View online devices information
− View system information
3.1 Viewing Internet connection status
If the message “Connected. You can access the internet” shows on the page, the internet
is accessible.
If a red cross appears, the internet connection is abnormal. Please follow the onscreen
instruction to resolve the issue.
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3.2 Viewing online devices and real-time speed
This section displays the number of online devices and the real-time upload/download speed.
To control the bandwidth of online devices, click to enter the configuration page.
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3.3 Viewing system information
This section displays the basic information of the router, including connection type, connection
duration, WAN IP address and so on.
Parameter description
It displays the current connection type of the router.
It specifies the time that has elapsed since the router connects to the internet
successfully.
It specifies the MAC address of the WAN port of the router.
It specifies the IP address of the LAN port for the router.
It specifies the current version number of the router’s firmware.
It specifies the IP address of the WAN port.
It specifies the subnet mask of the WAN port.
It specifies the default gateway of the WAN port.
It displays the preferred DNS server address of the WAN port.
It displays the Alternate DNS server address of the WAN port. If you do not set
this parameter, it shows 0.0.0.0.
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4 Internet settings
On this page, you can complete the internet settings if you did not finish them by the quick setup
wizard, or change the settings as well. The router supports Router, WISP, Universal Repeater and
AP mode. By default, the router works in router mode.
4.1 Router mode
In router mode, this router can connect to the internet through the WAN port, and provide both
wired and wireless network for clients. Applicable scenarios are as follows.
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The following table may help you understand your internet connection type.
If you directly connect an Ethernet cable with internet connectivity to your
computer, you can access the internet only after setting up a dial-up connection
on the computer using a user name and password provided by your ISP.
If you directly connect an Ethernet cable with internet connectivity to your
computer, you can access the internet without configuring your computer.
If you directly connect an Ethernet cable with internet connectivity to your
computer, you can access the internet only after setting static IP address and
other related information on your computer, your connection type is static IP
address.
If you are still uncertain about your internet connection type, consult your ISP.
4.1.1 Setting up an internet connection with PPPoE
Step 1 Choose Internet Settings to access the configuration page.
Step 2 Set Operating Mode to Router.
Step 3 Set Connection Type to PPPoE.
Step 4 Enter User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
Step 5 Click OK at the bottom of the page.
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After the settings take effect, check the connection status. If “Connected. You can access the
internet.” is displayed, the router is connected to the internet successfully.
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4.1.2 Setting up an internet connection with dynamic IP
Step 1 Choose Internet Settings to access the configuration page.
Step 2 Set Operating Mode to Router.
Step 3 Set Connection Type to Dynamic IP Address.
Step 4 Click OK at the bottom of the page.
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After the settings take effect, check the connection status. If “Connected. You can access the
internet.” is displayed, the router is connected to the internet successfully.
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4.1.3 Setting up an internet connection with static IP
Step 1 Choose Internet Settings to access the configuration page.
Step 2 Set Operating Mode to Router.
Step 3 Set Connection Type to Static IP Address.
Step 4 Set the required parameters provided by your ISP.
Step 5 Click OK at the bottom of the page.
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After the settings take effect, check the connection status. If “Connected. You can access the
internet.” is displayed, the router is connected to the internet successfully.
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4.2 WISP mode
In WISP mode, this router can connect to a WiFi hotspot provided by ISP in a wireless manner, and
provide both wireless and wired network for clients to access internet.
Choose Internet Settings to access the configuration page.
An example of configuring WISP mode
Application scenario
Tom lives in the countryside, and it is not convenient for him to connect the internet in a wired
manner. To solve the problem, he sets the new router AC8 to WISP to connect to the ISP hotspot
wirelessly.
Tom’s ISP provides a hotspot for internet with the information below:
− SSID: ISP_A
− WiFi password: 87654321
− PPPoE user name: Tom
− PPPoE password: Tom123
Network topology
Configuration procedure
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of the router.
Step 2 (Optional). Set Connection Type to Dynamic IP Address, and click OK.
SSID: ISP_A
WiFi Password: 87654321
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This step applies to the first setup of the router, used for you to skip the quick setup page.
Step 3 Choose Internet Settings to access the configuration page.
Step 4 Set Operating Mode to WISP.
Step 5 Select the Connection Type of your ISP hotspot, which is PPPoE in this example. Enter the
PPPoE user name and password provided by your ISP, which is Tom/Tom123 in this
example.
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Step 6 Choose the ISP hotspot, which is ISP_A in this example.
Step 7 Enter the password of the WiFi network ISP_A, which is 87654321 in this example.
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Step 8 Click Connect.
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Wait until the progress bar is complete. Log in to the web UI of the router again with the domain
name tendawifi.com. Choose Status > Internet Connection Status to check the connection status.
You can check the SSIDs for this router and the upstream device. If you need to change the router’s
SSID and password, please go to the Wireless Settings page.
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4.3 Universal repeater mode
In universal repeater mode, the router can bridge the upstream wireless signals and expand your
wireless network coverage.
Choose Internet Settings to access the configuration page.
An example of configuring universal repeater mode
Application scenario
Tom uses a wireless router (main router) for internet access in his apartment. The router is placed
in the main bedroom, so the WiFi signal is strong in the main bedroom, but too poor in the dining
room and balcony to access the internet. To solve the problem, Tom bought a Tenda AC8 router,
and placed it in the living room.
The universal repeater mode of AC8 can meet the requirement.