Tenda N3 11N User Manual
N3 11N Wireless Broadband
Router User Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview ........................................................................................ 4
1.1 Package Contents ............................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Panel Overview .................................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2 Installation .................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3 Internet Connection Setup .......................................................................... 9
3.1 Configure your PC’s TCP/IP Settings ................................................................................. 9
3.2 Login to Router ................................................................................................................ 15
3.3 Quick Internet Connection Setup ..................................................................................... 15
3.4 Quick Encryption ............................................................................................................. 17
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings ..................................................................................... 18
4.1 System Status ................................................................................................................... 18
4.2 WAN Settings ................................................................................................................... 20
4.3 LAN Settings .................................................................................................................... 25
4.4 MAC Address Clone ........................................................................................................ 26
4.5 DNS Settings .................................................................................................................... 26
4.6 WAN Medium Type .......................................................................................................... 27
4.7 Bandwidth Control ........................................................................................................... 29
4.8 Statistics ........................................................................................................................... 32
4.9 WAN Speed ..................................................................................................................... 32
Chapter 5 Wireless Settings ....................................................................................... 33
5.1 Basic Settings ................................................................................................................... 33
5.2 Wireless Security .............................................................................................................. 39
5.3 MAC-based Wireless Access Control ............................................................................... 43
5.4 Connection Status ............................................................................................................. 45
Chapter 6 DHCP ........................................................................................................... 46
6.1 DHCP Settings ................................................................................................................. 46
6.2 DHCP Clients ................................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 7 Virtual Server .............................................................................................. 48
7.1 Port Range Forwarding .................................................................................................... 48
7.2 DMZ Settings ................................................................................................................... 50
7.3 UPnP Settings ................................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 8 Security Settings ........................................................................................ 53
8.1 Client Filter ...................................................................................................................... 53
8.2 MAC Address Filter ......................................................................................................... 55
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8.3 URL Filter ........................................................................................................................ 57
8.4 Remote Web-based Management ..................................................................................... 58
Chapter 9 Routing Settings ........................................................................................ 60
9.1 Routing Table ................................................................................................................... 60
9.2 Static Routing ................................................................................................................... 61
Chapter 10 Tools .......................................................................................................... 62
10.1 Time Settings .................................................................................................................. 62
10.2 DDNS ............................................................................................................................. 63
10.3 Backup/Restore Settings ................................................................................................ 65
10.4 Restore to Factory Default Settings ................................................................................ 66
10.5 Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................................... 67
10.6 Reboot ............................................................................................................................ 68
10.7 Change Password ........................................................................................................... 68
10.8 SysLog ........................................................................................................................... 69
Appendix 1: Glossary .................................................................................................. 70
Appendix 2 Features ................................................................................................... 71
Appendix 3 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 72
Appendix 4: Remove Wireless Network on Your PC ................................................ 74
Appendix 5: Security Statements ............................................................................... 78
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Thanks for purchasing this 11N wireless broadband router
(collectively router or device).
Based on IEEE802.11n technology while staying backward
compatible with IEEE802.11b/g, the router delivers stronger signal, farther
distance and user-friendly Web-based UI. Plus, combining the function of
a router, wireless AP, switch and firewall, it offers advanced features such
as MAC /URL filter, WDS, UPnP, WMM, QoS bandwidth control and super
compatibility to break through access restrictions in certain areas, etc.
1.1 Package Contents
Please unpack the box and check the following items:
● Wireless Broadband Router
● Power Adapter
● Quick Installation Guide
● CD-ROM
If any of the above items are incorrect, missing, or damaged, please
contact your Tenda reseller for immediate replacement.
1.2 Panel Overview
LED overview:
LED Status Description
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STATE Blinking
System is functioning
properly
Port/Button Overview：
Port/Button Description
WAN
Internet port connecting to a DSL/Cable
modem or ISP directly.
LAN For connection to a computer or router.
RESET
Pressing this button for 7 seconds
restores the device to factory default
settings.
PWR
Power receptacle. Do not use a different
power adapter than the included one.
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Chapter 2 Installation
1. Connect one end of the included power adapter to the router and
then plug the other end into a wall outlet nearby. (Using a power supply
with a different voltage rating than the one included with the router will
cause damage to the product.)
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2. Connect the LAN port on the Router to the NIC port on your PC
using an Ethernet cable.
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3. Connect the WAN port on the Router to an Internet-enabled ADSL
modem using an Ethernet cable.
4. Insert the included “Setup Wizard” CD-ROM into your PC’s drive,
click “Setup. exe” if the program does not run automatically and follow
onscreen instructions to complete settings. Or directly launch a web
browser and configure the router on web based utility (For details, refer to
chapter 3).
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Chapter 3 Internet Connection Setup
3.1 Configure your PC’s TCP/IP Settings
If you are using Windows XP operating system, do as follows.
1. Right click “My Network Places” and select “Properties”.
2. Right click “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”
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3. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” on the appearing window and
click “Properties” button.
4. Select “Use the following IP address”
● IP address: Enter 192.168.0.xxx (xxx can be any value from 2~254).
● Subnet mask: Enter 255.255.255.0.
● Default gateway: Enter 192.168.0.1.
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● Preferred DNS server: Enter 192.168.0.1 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.
If you are using Windows 7 operating system, do as follows:
1. Right click network icon on your desktop and then click the
“Open Network and Sharing Center”.
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 “Properties” button.
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5. Select “Use the following IP address”
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● IP address: Enter 192.168.0.xxx (xxx can be any value from 2~254).
● Subnet mask: Enter 255.255.255.0.
● Default gateway: Enter 192.168.0.1.
● Preferred DNS server: Enter 192.168.0.1 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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3.2 Login to Router
1. Open a web browser, enter http:// 192.168.0.1 in the address bar
and then press “Enter” to go to interface below:
3.3 Quick Internet Connection Setup
There are 2 Internet connection types on this screen, ADSL dialup
(PPPoE) and Dynamic IP (DHCP).
PPPoE
Select PPPoE, if your ISP are using a PPPoE connection and enter
the PPPoE user name and password provided by your ISP. Then setup a
wireless security key on the interface below to secure your wireless
network. At last, click the OK button to save your settings.
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Dynamic IP
Select Dynamic IP if your ISP does not give you any IP information or
account information. Generally speaking, you don’t need to configure any
settings for this connection. However for the sake of security, we
recommend you to setup a wireless security key on this interface to
protect your wireless network from undesired access. Then click the OK
button to save your settings.
● The default Internet connection type is PPPoE. Contact your ISP if you
are not clear about the PPPoE user name and password.
● Go to Chapter4 > WAN Settings, if you are using an Internet connection
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type other than the above- mentioned.
3.4 Quick Encryption
Use the interface below to fast secure your wireless network (Only a
catchy security key is required) or go to Advanced (click the “Advanced”
tab on the upper right corner)–Wireless--Security Settings for more
settings (Apart from the security key option, you can select a security
mode and a cipher type that best fit yourself or keep the defaults thereof
unchanged. Detailed settings for the latter option, refer to Section 5.2
hereof).
The interface below allows you to setup a wireless password
(security key) that consists of 8 characters only. The password is preset to
12345678 with WPA-PSK AES encryption by default; you can change it to
whatever catchy phrase of 8 characters only.
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Chapter 4 Advanced Settings
4.1 System Status
This section allows you to view the router’s WAN and system
information.
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● Connection Status: Displays WAN connection statuses:
Disconnected, Connecting or Connected.
● Disconnected: Indicates that the Ethernet cable from your ISP side is
not / not correctly connected to the WAN port on N3 or N3 is not logically
connected to your ISP.
● Connecting: Indicates that the WAN port is correctly connected and is
requesting an IP address from your ISP.
● Connected: Indicates that N3 has been connected to your ISP.
● WAN IP：Displays WAN IP address.
● Subnet Mask: Displays WAN subnet mask.
● Gateway: Displays WAN gateway address.
● Primary DNS: Displays WAN primary DNS address.
● Secondary DNS: Displays WAN secondary DNS address.
● Connection Type: Displays current Internet connection type.
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● LAN MAC Address: Displays router’s LAN MAC address.
● WAN MAC Address: Displays router’s WAN MAC address.
● System Time: Displays the time when system is updated.
● Connected client ： Displays the number of connected computers
(which obtains IP addresses from the device’ DHCP server).
● Software Version：Displays router’s firmware version.
● Hardware Version: Displays router’s hardware version.
4.2 WAN Settings
There are 5 Internet connection types available for your selection:
PPPoE, Static IP ， Dynamic IP ， PPTP and L2TP. Select your Internet
connection type and follow corresponding instructions below:
1. PPPoE
Select PPPoE, if your ISP are using a PPPoE connection and
provide you with PPPoE user name and password information.
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● Mode: Displays current Internet connection type.
● Access Account: Enter the user name provided by your ISP.
● Access Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP.
● MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. DO NOT change it from the factory
default of 1492 unless necessary. You may need to change it for optimal
performance with some specific websites or application software that
cannot be opened or enabled; in this case, try 1450, 1400, etc.
● Service Name: Description of PPPoE connection. Leave blank unless
necessary.
● Server Name: Description of server. Leave blank unless necessary.
● Connect Automatically: Connects automatically to the Internet upon
device startup or disconnection from the Internet.
● Connect Manually: Users need to connect the device to Internet
manually upon disconnection from the Internet.
● Connect on Demand: Connects to Internet automatically upon traffic
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present.
● Connect on Fixed Time: Connects to Internet automatically within the
specified time length.
Note:
To activate the “Connect on Fixed Time" feature, you must first configure
current time on the "Time Settings” screen under "System Tools" menu.
2. Static IP
If your ISP offer you static IP Internet connection type, select “Static
IP" from Mode drop-down menu and then enter IP address, subnet mask,
Primary DNS and secondary DNS information provided by your ISP into
corresponding fields.
● Mode: Displays the current Internet connection type.
● IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP. Inquire
your ISP if you are not clear.
● Subnet Mask: Enter WAN Subnet Mask provided by your ISP. The
default is 255.255.255.0.
● Gateway: Enter the WAN Gateway provided by your ISP.
● DNS Server: Enter the necessary DNS address provided by your ISP.
● Alternate DNS Server: Enter the secondary DNS address if your ISP
provides, and it is optional.
● MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. DO NOT change it from the factory
default of 1500 unless necessary. You may need to change it for optimal
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performance with some specific websites or application software that
cannot be opened or enabled.
3. Dynamic IP (DHCP)
Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP information or
account information. You don’t need to configure any settings for this
connection.
PPTP:
● Mode: Displays the current Internet connection type.
● PPTP Server address: Enter the IP address of a PPTP server.
● Username/Password: Enter Username/Password given by the PPTP
server.
● MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. DO NOT change factory default
value unless necessary. However you may need to change it for optimal
performance with some specific websites or application software that
cannot be opened or enabled; in this case, try 1450, 1400, etc.
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