Tenda N300 Mini User Manual

N300 Mini WiFi Range Extender A301

User Guide

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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 A301. The contained images and UI screenshots are subject to the actual products.

The typographical elements that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Item	Presentation	Example

Cascading menus	>	Internet Settings > LAN Setup
Parameter and value	Bold	Set SSID to Tom.
Variable	Italic	Format: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
UI control	Bold	On the Quick Setup page, click the Save button.

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.

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Acronym or Abbreviation	Full Spelling

MAC	Medium Access Control
SN	Serial Number
RST	Reset
SSID	Service Set Identifier
UI	User Interface
WPA-PSK	WiFi Protected Access-Pre-shared Key
WPS	WiFi Protected Setup

Technical Support

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Hotline

Hong Kong: 00852-81931998

support@tenda.cn

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Contents

1 Get to know your device ...............................................................................................................		1
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................		1
1.2	LED indicator, button, and label.............................................................................................	1
	1.2.1 LED indicators..............................................................................................................	1
	1.2.2 Buttons........................................................................................................................	2
	1.2.3 Labels ..........................................................................................................................	3
2 Quick Setup ...................................................................................................................................		4
2.1	Extend your existing WiFi network through the Web UI .......................................................	4
2.2	Extend your existing WiFi network with the WPS button......................................................	7
3 Use a mobile device to manage the extender ..............................................................................		9
3.1	Log in to the extender ............................................................................................................	9
3.2	Check the internet status .....................................................................................................	11
3.3	Modify the SSID and password of the extender ..................................................................	13
3.4	Hide the WiFi network of the extender ...............................................................................	15
3.5	Manage online devices ........................................................................................................	20
	3.5.1 Check online devices.................................................................................................	20
	3.5.2 Block online devices..................................................................................................	22
	3.5.3 Unblock devices ........................................................................................................	23
3.6	Extend another WiFi network ..............................................................................................	24
3.7 Change the operating mode ................................................................................................		27
	3.7.1 Switch the extender from the repeater mode to the AP mode................................	27
	3.7.2 Switch the extender from the AP mode to the repeater mode................................	30
3.8	Set up a login password .......................................................................................................	31
3.9	Reboot the extender ............................................................................................................	33
3.10 Reset the extender.............................................................................................................		34
	3.10.1 Reset the extender through thr Web UI .................................................................	34
	3.10.2 Reset the extender with the RESET button.............................................................	35
4 Use a laptop or computer to manage the extender ...................................................................		36
4.1	Log in to the extender ..........................................................................................................	36
4.2	Check the internet status .....................................................................................................	38
4.3	Manage online devices ........................................................................................................	39
	4.3.1 Check online devices.................................................................................................	39
	4.3.2 Block online devices..................................................................................................	40
	4.3.3 Unblock devices ........................................................................................................	41

4.4	Extend another WiFi network ..............................................................................................	42
4.5	Modify the SSID and password of the extender ...............................................................	45
4.6	Hide the WiFi network of the extender ...............................................................................	46
4.7 Change the operating mode ................................................................................................		47
	4.7.1 Switch the extender from the repeater mode to the AP Mode ...............................	48
	4.7.2 Switch the extender from the AP mode to the repeater mode................................	51
4.8	Set up a login password .......................................................................................................	52
4.9	Reboot the extender ............................................................................................................	53
4.10 Reset the extender.............................................................................................................		54
	4.10.1 Reset the extender with Web UI.............................................................................	54
	4.10.2 Reset the extender with the RESET button.............................................................	54
4.11 Export logs..........................................................................................................................		55
4.12 Upgrade the extender ........................................................................................................		56
Appendixes.........................................................................................................................................		57
A.1 Set your computer to obtain an IP address automatically ..................................................		57
	A.1.1 Windows 7 ................................................................................................................	57
	A.1.2 Windows 10 ..............................................................................................................	61
A.2 Default Parameter Values ....................................................................................................		63

1 Get to know your device

1.1 Overview

Tenda A301 is a high-performance WiFi extender operating in the 2.4 GHz band. It helps provide a larger WiFi coverage. Meanwhile, it can work well with mainstream WiFi routers available on the market.

1.2 LED indicator, button, and label

1.2.1 LED indicators

Signal

WPS

PWR

LED indicator	Status

	Solid blue
Signal	Solid red
	Solid red
	Off

Description

The extender has connected to your WiFi router, and its position is proper.

The extender is too far away from your WiFi router.

Relocate the extender closer to the router.

The extender does not connect to your WiFi router.

LED indicator	Status

Solid on for 2 mins > off

WPS

Blinking

Off

Solid on

PWR

Description

A WPS connection is established.

The extender is performing WPS negotiation.

The WPS function is disabled or no WPS connection is in progress.

The extender is connected to a power source properly.

Off	The extender is not powered on.

1.2.2 Buttons

WPS button

RESET button

Button/Port Description

WPS

Press the button of the router, and enable the WPS function of another device within 2 minutes to establish a WPS connection.

When the PWR LED indicator of the extender is solid on, hold down this button using a needle, and release it when all the LED indicators blink once then turn off. When the PWR LED indicator turns solid on again, it is reset successfully.

LAN port.

In repeater mode, this port allows a wired device, such as a desktop computer, to be connected to the repeater to access the internet.

In AP mode, it is used to connect to your upstream device such as a wired router, enabling the repeater access the internet.

1.2.3 Labels

The labels present WiFi network name (SSID), login address and other information of the extender.

Label on the rear panel of the extender:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

Label on the top panel of the extender:

(6)

(3)

(1)Product name of the extender.

(2)Model: Product model of the extender. You can use this model as a key word for searching related supporting materials across various channels, such as Tenda official website, or e-commerce websites.

(3)Default Access: Default domain name for logging in to the web UI of the extender.

(4)Input: Power specification of the extender.

(5)MAC: MAC address of the extender. A MAC address refers to the unique physical address of the device.

(6)SSID: Default wireless network name of the extender.

(7)SN: The unique serial number of the extender.

2 Quick Setup

2.1 Extend your existing WiFi network through the Web UI

You can use a WiFi-enabled device, such as a smart phone, a laptop or a desktop computer installed with a wireless adapter, to configure the extender through the web UI.

When using a mobile device for setup, disable its mobile data or cellular network before configuration. A smart phone for setup is used for illustration here.

Step 1 Plug the extender into a power source near your wireless router in the same room. Wait until the PWR LED indicator of the extender lights solid on.

Step 2 Connect your smart phone to the open WiFi network named Tenda_EXT of the extender.

Step 3 After the smart plug is connected to the extender, the Internet Settings page pops up. Select the WiFi network you want to extend, which is Tenda_01 in this example.

If the Internet Settings page does not pop up, check whether the smart phone has connected to the default WiFi network named Tenda_EXT of the extender. If not, start a web browser on the device, and visit re.tenda.cn.

Step 4 Enter the WiFi Password of the WiFi network you selected, modify the SSID of extender as needed, which is Tenda_01_EXT in this example, and tap Done.

Step 5 Wait until the Signal LED indicator lights solid blue. Then relocate the extender by following the on-screen tips for optimal connection quality.

For better performance:

−Place the extender within the range of your existing WiFi coverage.

−Place it at an open area without obstacles.

−Keep it away from electronics with strong interference, such as microwave ovens, Bluetooth-enabled devices, and refrigerators.

−Adjust the antennas upward and vertical to the ground.

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Now, you can connect your WiFi-enabled devices to the WiFi network of the extender to access the internet with the information below:

−SSID: Tenda_01_EXT

−WiFi password: It is the same as that of your wireless router

If you want to modify the SSID of extender and WiFi password, refer to Modify the SSID and password of the extender with a mobile WiFi-enabled device, or Modify the SSID of extender and WiFi password with a laptop or desktop computer installed with a wireless adapter.

2.2Extend your existing WiFi network with the WPS button

You can use this method if your router has a WPS button, which may be indicated by , , or . Otherwise, use Extend your exisiting WiFi network through the Web UI.

Step 1 Plug the extender into a power source within 2 meters of your wireless router in the same room. Wait until the PWR LED indicator lights solid on.

Step 2 Press the WPS button on the wireless router. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the extender.

Step 3 Wait until the Singal LED indicator on the extender lights solid blue. The extender extends your existing WiFi network successfully.

If the PWR LED indicator on the extender does not light solid blue, try extend your exisiting WiFi network through the Web UI.

Step 4 Plug the extender into a power source halfway between the wireless router and the WiFi dead zone.

The location you choose must be within the WiFi coverage of your existing wireless router.

Wait about 1 minute until the Signal LED indicator lights one of the following statuses:

−Solid blue: Proper position and good connection quality.

−Solid red: Move the extender closer to the WiFi router.

−Off: Move the extender closer to the WiFi router.

For better performance:

−Place the extender within the WiFi coverage of your existing router.

−Place it at a spacious position without obstacles.

−Keep it away from electronics with strong interference, such as microwave ovens, Bluetooth devices, and refrigerators.

−Adjust the antennas upward and vertical to the ground.

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Now, you can connect your WiFi-enabled devices to the extended WiFi network to access the internet using the information below:

−SSID of the extended network: Your existing WiFi network name.

−WiFi password of the extended network: Same as your existing router.

If you want to modify the SSID of extender and WiFi password later, refer to Modify the SSID and password of the extender with a mobile WiFi-enabled device, or Modify the SSID and password of the extender with a laptop or desktop computer installed with a wireless adapter.

3Use a mobile device to manage the extender

3.1 Log in to the extender

Disable the Mobile Data (or cellular network if any) of your smart phone first.

Step 1 Connect your smart phone to the WiFi network of the extender.

Step 2 Open a web browser on your smart phone, and access re.tenda.cn.

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If you do not set a login password, you will be directed to the homepage of the extender. See the following figure:

If you have set up a login password, enter the Login Password you set on the Login page. Then you will be directed to the homepage of the extender.

3.2 Check the internet status

To enter the page, perform the following steps.

Step 1 Connect your smart phone to the WiFi network of the extender.

Step 2 Open a web browser on your smart phone, and access re.tenda.cn. The homepage of the extender pops up. See the following figure.

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You can check the extended status and signal strength on this page.

Extended status

: Extended. : Fail to extend.

Signal strength

Signal strength	LED indicator color

0%	Off
1% to 37%	Red
38% to 100%	Blue

Description

Fail to extend.

Extended, but the extender is a little far away from your router.

You can try relocating it closer to the router to get better connection quality.

Extended, and the connection quality is good.

You can move the extender a little far away from your existing router to get wider WiFi coverage.

3.3 Modify the SSID and password of the extender

Step 1 Connect your smart phone to the WiFi network of the extender.

Step 2 Open a web browser on your smart phone, and access re.tenda.cn. The homepage of the extender pops up.

Step 3 Tap the Extender SSID field. The WiFi Settings page pops up.

Step 4 On the WiFi Settings page, modify the Extender SSID and WiFi Password as required. Then, click Save to apply the settings.

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After the configurations are saved, you need to reconnect your WiFi-enabled devices to the extender using the SSID and WiFi password you set here.

3.4 Hide the WiFi network of the extender

The extender supports to hide its WiFi network so that wireless devices cannot scan it, thus improving the security of the WiFi network of the extender.

Step 1 Connect your smart phone to the of the WiFi network of the extender.

Step 2 Open a web browser on your smart phone, and access re.tenda.cn. The homepage of the extender pops up.

Step 3 Tap the Extender SSID field. The WiFi Settings page pops up.

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