TENDA F3 User Manual

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How to access the Internet quickly?
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How to extend your wireless range?
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How to change your login password?
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How to configure your WiFi password (security key)?
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How to configure your WiFi Name (Wireless Network name)?
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How to control your Internet speed?
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How to prevent unknown device from connecting to your network?
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Setup Wizard of Common Functions

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Contents

I Get to Know Your Router ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1 Package Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 1
2 LED Indicators ................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Buttons & Interfaces ........................................................................................................................................... 2
4 Product Label ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
II Specify Your Internet Settings ............................................................................................................................ 4
1 Position Your Router ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Connect Your Router .......................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Access to the Router ........................................................................................................................................... 8
4 Specify the Internet Settings ............................................................................................................................... 9
PPPoE .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
DHCP (Dynamic IP) .........................................................................................................................................11
Static IP .............................................................................................................................................................11
PPTP ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
L2TP ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
5. Done & Enjoy .................................................................................................................................................. 16
6 Join Your WiFi .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Windows 8 ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Windows 7 ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
iPad/iPhone ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Android ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
III Specify Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................................... 22
1 Advanced .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Status ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
Internet Connection Setup ............................................................................................................................... 25
MAC Clone ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
WAN Speed ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
WAN Medium Type ......................................................................................................................................... 28
LAN Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 33
DNS Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 34
DHCP Server ................................................................................................................................................... 35
DHCP Client List ............................................................................................................................................. 35
2 Wireless ............................................................................................................................................................ 39
Wireless Basic Settings .................................................................................................................................... 39
Wireless Security ............................................................................................................................................. 47
Access Control ................................................................................................................................................. 52
Wireless Connection Status ............................................................................................................................. 54
Universal Repeater........................................................................................................................................... 54
3 QoS ................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Bandwidth Control........................................................................................................................................... 58
Traffic Statistics ............................................................................................................................................... 60
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4 Applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 61
Port Range Forwarding .................................................................................................................................... 61
DMZ Host ........................................................................................................................................................ 64
DDNS .............................................................................................................................................................. 65
UPnP Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 66
Static Routing .................................................................................................................................................. 67
Routing Table ................................................................................................................................................... 69
5 Security ............................................................................................................................................................. 70
URL Filter Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 70
MAC Address Filter Settings ........................................................................................................................... 71
Client Filter Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 72
6 Tools ................................................................................................................................................................. 74
Reboot .............................................................................................................................................................. 74
Restore To Factory Default .............................................................................................................................. 74
Backup / Restore .............................................................................................................................................. 75
Syslog .............................................................................................................................................................. 75
Remote Web Management ............................................................................................................................... 75
Time Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 77
Change Password ............................................................................................................................................. 78
Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................................... 79
IV Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................... 80
1 Configure Your Computer ................................................................................................................................ 80
Windows 8 ....................................................................................................................................................... 80
Windows 7 ....................................................................................................................................................... 81
Windows XP .................................................................................................................................................... 83
2 FAQs ................................................................................................................................................................. 85
3 Technical Support ............................................................................................................................................. 86
4 Safety and Emission Statement ......................................................................................................................... 87
CE Mark Warning ............................................................................................................................................ 87
FCC Statement ................................................................................................................................................. 87
IC RSS Warning............................................................................................................................................... 88
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SYS WiFi 1/2/3 WAN T WPS

I Get to Know Your Router

Before you connect to your Router, take a moment to become familiar with the package contents, product label and the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel. This section contains the following:
Package Contents LED Indicators Buttons & Interfaces Product Label

1 Package Contents

Unpack the package. Your box should contain the following items:
Wireless Router * 1 Power Adapter * 1 Ethernet Cable * 1 Install Guide * 1
* If any item is incorrect, missing or damaged, please keep the original package and contact the vendor for replacement immediately.

2 LED Indicators

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LED Indicator
Status
Description
SYS Blinking
The system is working fine.
Off
There is no power supply, or the router malfunctions.
WiFi Solid
WiFi is enabled.
Blinking
The Router is sending or receiving WiFi data.
Off
WiFi is disabled.
1/2/3
Solid
The LAN port is well-connected.
Blinking
The LAN port is transmitting data.
Off
No connection is detected on the LAN port.
WAN Solid
The WAN port is well-connected.
Blinking
The WAN port is transmitting data.
Off
No Ethernet cable is connected to the WAN port.
WPS
Solid
WPS is enabled, or a WPS connection is established.
Blinking
The Router is performing WPS negotiation to a client device, or transmitting data.
Off
WPS is disabled. Or 5 minutes later after the WPS connection is established, the WPS LED indicator will be off.

3 Buttons & Interfaces

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4 Product Label

This label is on the bottom panel of the router.
1. Default Access: 192.168.0.1 The default login IP address of the router. Type this IP address in the address bar of a web browser to log in to the router’s User Interface.
2. Default Login Password: admin
The router requires a login password when you access to its User Interface. If you access to the router’s User Interface for the first time, use the default login password admin. You’d better change it in Tools > Change Password for security purpose, and write it down to avoid forgetting it.
3. MAC Address
This is the MAC address of the router. The wireless router’s default WiFi name is Tenda_XXXXXX, where XXXXXX represents the last six characters of the MAC address.
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II Specify Your Internet Settings

This Chapter will instruct you to position, connect and configure your router. It contains the following sections:
Position Your Router Connect Your Router Access to the Router Specify the Internet Settings Join Your WiFi

1 Position Your Router

The router lets you access the Internet anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your Router.
Put it on an elevated spot such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings to a
minimum between the Router and other clients such as computers and smart phones.
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Place it around the central area which your laptops, smart phones and other devices usually
surround, and preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
Keep it away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling
fans, home security systems or microwaves.
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Keep it away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Keep it away from other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete that may also affect your wireless signal.

2 Connect Your Router

Connect your router to the Internet:
Select ADSL/Fiber/Cable or Ethernet Cable access according to your Internet access type.
ADSL/Fiber/Cable Access
Insert the power adapter to your router’s PWR port, and plug the other end to a power outlet.
Connect the modem to the WAN port of your router using an Ethernet cable.
Insert your modem’s power adapter to the power interface, and plug the other end to a power
outlet.
Ethernet Cable
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WiFi Name: Tenda_XXXXXX (Default) No WiFi password set by default.
XXXXXX is the last six characters of the router’s MAC address.
Insert the power adapter to your router’s PWR port, and plug the other end to a power outlet.
 Insert the Ethernet cable into the router’s WAN port.
Connect your computer to the router:
You can connect your computer to the router wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable.
Wired:
Connect your computer to the router using the included Ethernet cable.
Wireless:
To connect with WiFi, use the WiFi name and password on the product label. And your computer MUST have a wireless adapter.
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This label is on the bottom panel of the router.
Tips
1. If you don’t know how to join its WiFi, please refer to 6 Join Your WiFi.
2. Either WiFi (SSID) or WiFi password is changed, devices are required to reconnect with WiFi manually once again.
3. The devices can only access the Internet after you finish Internet configuration.

3 Access to the Router

Launch a web browser on your connected computer, say IE, type 192.168.0.1 in the address bar,
and click Enter on the keyboard.
Type the default login password admin in the Password field. Click OK.
Tips If you cannot access the router’s User Interface after the steps above, try to set your computer to obtain an IP address automatically. Refer to Configure Your computer for details.
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Connection Type
The parameters your Internet Service Provider provided for Internet access
PPPoE
User name and password.
DHCP (Dynamic IP)
Nothing.
Static IP
Static IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS server.
PPTP
PPTP server address, user name, password. Sometimes static IP info is also provided.
L2TP
L2TP server address, user name, password. Sometimes static IP info is also provided.

4 Specify the Internet Settings

After the steps above, you will log in to Home page of the router’s User Interface. If your Internet connection type is PPPoE or DHCP (Dynamic IP), you can finish Internet setup in Home Page. For other Internet connection types, click Advanced > Internet Connection Setup.
Refer to the instructions in the form below to select your Internet connection type.
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PPPoE

Select PPPoE.Type the PPPoE user name and password your ISP (Internet Service Provider) provided. Customize a WiFi password (Security Key) for your WiFi. Click OK to save your settings.
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DHCP (Dynamic IP)

Select DHCP.Customize a WiFi password (Security Key) for your WiFi. Click OK to save your settings.

Static IP

Click Advanced > Internet Connection Setup.
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Select Static IP. Type the static IP info (IP address, subnet mask, gateway and etc.) your ISP (Internet Service
Provider) provided.
Click OK to save your settings.

PPTP

Click Advanced > Internet Connection Setup.
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Select PPTP.Type the PPTP server address, use name and password your ISP (Internet Service Provider)
provided.
Click OK to save your settings.
If your ISP has assigned you a static IP address, follow the steps below:
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Select PPTP.Type the PPTP server address, use name and password your ISP (Internet Service Provider)
provided.
Select Static. Type the IP address, subnet mask and gateway. Click OK to save your settings.

L2TP

Click Advanced > Internet Connection Setup.
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Select L2TP.Type the L2TP server address, use name and password your ISP (Internet Service Provider)
provided.
Click OK to save your settings.
If your ISP has assigned you a static IP address, follow the steps below:
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Select L2TP.Type the L2TP server address, use name and password your ISP (Internet Service Provider)
provided.
Select Static. Type the IP address, subnet mask and gateway. Click OK to save your settings.

5. Done & Enjoy

After you complete the settings above, you can access the Internet now.

6 Join Your WiFi

This part instructs you how to connect to your wireless network via your notebook or other wireless devices. We take Windows 8, Windows 7, iPad/iPhone, and Android as examples here. Choose the corresponding configuration steps according to your needs.
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Windows 8

Click the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop.
Tips
1. If you cannot find the icon , please move your cursor to the top right corner of your desktop, select Settings > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings, right click Wi-Fi and select Connect/Disconnect.
2. If you cannot find your WiFi from the list, ensure the Airplane Mode is not enabled on your computer.
Select your WiFi from the list, click Connect and then follow onscreen instructions. Connected successfully.

Windows 7

Click the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop. Select your WiFi from the list,
click Connect and then follow onscreen instructions.
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Tips If you cannot find the icon , please move your mouse to the bottom left corner of your desktop,
select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings, right click Wireless Network Connection and select Connect/Disconnect.
Connected successfully.

iPad/iPhone

Click on Settings. Click Wi-Fi, and choose your SSID.
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Enter your Wireless password, and click Join.

Android

Click on Settings. Click WLAN to enter your WLAN settings.
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Enable your WLAN, and select your SSID. Enter your wireless password, and click
Connect.
When your WiFi is connected successfully, it will display Connected.
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III Specify Advanced Settings

This Chapter describes the advanced features of your Router, such as Access Control, DDNS, Bandwidth Control, and etc.
Advanced Wireless QoS Applications Security Tools

1 Advanced

Status

This section refers to WAN Status and system status, displaying the current Internet Connection.
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The Router’s system will skip to the Advanced > Status page when you finish all needed settings on the Home page. In the WAN status part, you may find one of the three WAN statuses: Connected, Disconnected and Connecting. Following parts help you to understand the indications of these WAN statuses.
Connected
When you find Connected and a WAN IP address with the subnet mask, gateway, DNS server address displayed as below, you can access the Internet via the Router.
Disconnected
When you find Disconnected and there is no WAN IP address displayed, you cannot access the Internet.
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Try following steps one by one to solve the problem:
1. Make sure that your computer is well connected to the LAN port of the Router and the WAN port is well connected to the Ethernet cable from the Internet side.
2. Make sure that your Internet service is active and undue.
3. Click Refresh to renew the web page.
If nothing goes wrong, you will find Connecting or Connected there.
Connecting
If you find Connecting here and see no WAN IP address, you cannot access the Internet right now. Try to refresh the web page several times.
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