Tenda AP4 User Manual

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Technical Support

Item

Presentation

Example

Button

Bold

“Click the Save button” can be simplified as

“Click Save”.

Bold

“The menu Basic” can be simplified as Basic.

Continuous Menus

Click Wireless > Basic

Item

Meaning

Note

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.

Tip

This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or

resources.

Conventions

Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start. This user guide instructs you to install

and configure the router.

Typographical conventions in this User Guide:

Symbols in this User Guide:

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Contents

1 Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 1

Package Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 1

Hardware Description.............................................................................................................................................. 1

Front Panel.......................................................................................................................................................... 1

Back Panel .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Label .................................................................................................................................................................. 3

2 Quick Internet Setup ................................................................ ................................ .............................................. 4

Step 1: Connect the AP for Configuration ................................................................................................................ 4

Step 2: Configure IP on Your PC ............................................................................................................................. 4

Windows 8 .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Windows 7 .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Windows XP ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Step 3: Login to Its Web Manager .......................................................................................................................... 10

Step 4: Configure the Operation Mode ....................................................................................................................11

AP Mode ............................................................................................................................................................11

Station Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

Universal Repeater Mode .................................................................................................................................. 15

WISP Mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

Client + AP Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 21

Step 5: Done! ........................................................................................................................................................ 24

3 Setup: Advanced ................................................................................................................................................... 25

How to Change the LAN IP Address ...................................................................................................................... 25

How to Configure DHCP Server Settings ............................................................................................................... 26

How to Configure Basic Wireless Settings ............................................................................................................. 27

How to Configure Advanced Wireless Settings ...................................................................................................... 30

How to Filter Access to Your Network ................................................................................................................... 31

How to Configure QVLAN Settings to Work with Switches ................................................................................... 32

How to Login to Web Manager in a More Secure Way ........................................................................................... 35

How to login to Web Manager via HTTP ........................................................................................................... 35

How to login to Web Manager via HTTPS ......................................................................................................... 35

How to Configure the Idle Timeout ....................................................................................................................... 36

How to Configure System Time for Your Device ................................................................................................... 36

How to Change the Login User Name and Password .............................................................................................. 37

4 Maintaining and Monitoring ................................................................................................................................ 39

How to Diagnose Your Network ............................................................................................................................ 39

Site Survey........................................................................................................................................................ 39

Ping .................................................................................................................................................................. 40

Traceroute ......................................................................................................................................................... 41

How to Reboot Your AP ........................................................................................................................................ 42

Reboot Regularly ................................................................................................................................ .............. 42

Reboot Manually ............................................................................................................................................... 43

How to Reset Your AP ........................................................................................................................................... 43

How to Upgrade Your AP ...................................................................................................................................... 43

How to Backup and Restore Your AP’s Configurations .......................................................................................... 44

How to View System Info and Wireless Info of Your AP ........................................................................................ 45

How to View DHCP Client Information ................................................................................................................. 46

How to View Wireless Clients Information ............................................................................................................ 46

How to View the History of Your AP’s Actions ...................................................................................................... 46

Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................. 48

A With PoE Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 48

B Connect to Your WiFi ........................................................................................................................................ 48

Windows 8 ........................................................................................................................................................ 49

Windows 7 ........................................................................................................................................................ 50

Windows XP ..................................................................................................................................................... 51

C FAQs ................................................................................................................................................................. 52

D Safety & Emission Statement ............................................................................................................................. 53

1 Product Overview

Package Contents

Open the package and verify that the following items are included:

 Wireless AP  Power Adapter  PoE Injector  Ethernet Cable  Install Guide  GNU

If any item is incorrect, missing, or damaged, please contact your dealer for immediate replacement.

Hardware Description

Front Panel

LED

Status

Description

SYS Off

Malfunction occurs or the device is not powered on.

Blinking

The device is working properly.

WPS Off

WPS is disabled or WPS authentication negotiation is completed. Blinking

The device is negotiating with the uplink ADSL Modem or Wi-Fi Router.

Bridge (Not apply to AP mode)

Off

Not bridged

Solid

Bridged successfully

WiFi Off

WiFi is disabled.

Solid

WiFi is enabled.

Blinking

Data is being transmitted wirelessly.

LAN1/LAN2

Off

There is no device linked to the corresponding port.

Solid

There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity.

Blinking

Data transmission is occurring on the corresponding port.

Back Panel

Port/Button

Description

PoE/LAN2

1) PoE port for connecting to the included PoE injector for power supply.

2) 100Mbps Ethernet LAN port for connecting to the local device, like a

computer, a switch, etc.

LAN1

100Mbps Ethernet LAN port for connecting to the local device, like a computer, a switch, etc.

RST

Pressing it for over 7 seconds restores this device to its factory defaults.

Range Extender

Used for boosting Wi-Fi range. Press and hold it (for 3 seconds) until the WPS LED blinks and the device starts to bridge the uplink ADSL modem or Router. The Bridge LED turns on when bridged successfully, and the WPS LED will be off.

PWR

Used for connecting to the included power adapter for power supply.

Label

1. Default login IP address for web login of this device.

2. Default login user name.

3. Default login password.

4. SSID: Default WiFi name of this device which you will need when connecting to your WiFi.

❶ Connect the AP to power supply.

❷ Connect to the AP with the Ethernet cable

or via wireless. For connecting to it

wirelessly, see appendix B Connect to Your

WiFi.

2 Quick Internet Setup

Step 1: Connect the AP for Configuration

Note:

If the AP deployment location is far away from the power outlet, you can refer to the Power over Ethernet (PoE)

solution in appendix A With PoE Setup.

Step 2: Configure IP on Your PC

Windows 8

❶ Right click the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop.

❷ Click Open Network and Sharing Center.

❸ Click Ethernet > Properties.

❹ Find and double click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4).

❺ Select Use the following IP address, type in the IP address: 192.168.0.x (2~253), Subnet mask:

255.255.255.0 and click OK.

❻ Click OK on the Ethernet Properties window.

Windows 7

❶ Click the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop. ❷ Click Open Network and Sharing Center.

Tip

If you cannot find the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop, follow steps below: Click Start

> Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

❸ Click Local Area Connection > Properties.

❹ Find and double click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4).

❺ Select Use the following IP address, type in the IP address: 192.168.0.x (2~253), Subnet mask:

255.255.255.0 and click OK.

❻ Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window.

Windows XP

❶ Right click My Network Places on your desktop and select Properties.

❷ Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties.

❸ Scroll down to find and double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

❹ Select Use the following IP address, type in the IP address: 192.168.0.x (2~253), Subnet mask:

255.255.255.0 and click OK.

❺ Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window.

Step 3: Login to Its Web Manager

1. Input 192.168.0.254 in a web browser’s address bar, and then press Enter or Return on your keyboard.

2. Enter the default user name and password (admin for both) and click Login.

3. Please select the proper operating mode according to your needs and click Next to finish mode settings.

5 modes are available here. Next we will introduce them one by one.

Tip:

After successful login, for your network security, it is advisable to modify your login user name, password and LAN IP address. For details, see How to Change the Login User Name and Password and How to Change the

LAN IP Address. Once you’ve changed the login user name, password and LAN IP address, do remember to use

the new ones to login to its web manager.

Step 4: Configure the Operation Mode

AP Mode

In this mode, this device works as an access point to transform your existing wired network into a wireless

network.

Settings:

❶ Select AP mode on Quick Setup page and click Next.

❷ Set a WiFi name and WiFi password for your local network and click Next.

❸ Note down your WiFi name and password on this page and click Save to apply your settings. Wait until the

device restarts successfully.

Station Mode

In this mode, the AP will work as an adapter to connect your wired devices to a wireless network.

Settings

❶ Select Station mode on Quick Setup page and click Next.

❷ Click the Scan button, select the remote SSID (WiFi name) and click Next.

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