Tenda O2 operation manual
2Km Outdoor Point to Point CPE
User Guide
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Item
Presentation
Example
Cascading menus
>
System > Live Users
Parameter and value
Bold
Set User Name to Tom.
Variable
Italic
Format: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
UI control
Bold
On the Policy page, click the OK button.
Message
“ ”
The “Success” message appears.
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.
Acronym or
Abbreviation
Full Spelling
AP
Access Point
ARP
Address Resolution Protocol
AES
Advanced Encryption Standard
CPE
Customer Premises Equipment
CCQ
Client Connection Quality
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS
Domain Name System
DDNS
Dynamic Domain Name Server
Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start.
Conventions
The typographical elements that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Acronyms and Abbreviations
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Acronym or
Abbreviation
Full Spelling
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time
IP
Internet Protocol
ICMP
Internet Control Message Protocol
LAN
Local Area Network
MAC
Media Access Control
PoE
Power Over Ethernet
P2MP
Point-to-MultiPoint
PVID
Port-based VLAN ID
RADIUS
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service
SSID
Service Set Identifier
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol
TKIP
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
UDP
User Datagram Protocol
VLAN
Virtual Local Area Network
WAN
Wide Area Network
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Networks
WMM
Wi-Fi multi-media
WPA-PSK
WPA-Preshared Key
WPA
Wi-Fi Protected Access
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Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Getting to know your device .................................................................................................. 1
2 Quick setup ................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 AP mode ................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Client mode ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Example of AP mode and client mode ................................................................................. 10
2.4 Universal repeater mode ..................................................................................................... 16
2.5 WISP mode ........................................................................................................................... 22
2.6 Repeater mode ..................................................................................................................... 31
2.7 P2MP mode .......................................................................................................................... 41
2.8 Example of repeater mode and P2MP mode ....................................................................... 45
2.9 Router mode ........................................................................................................................ 52
3 Web UI ......................................................................................................................................... 56
3.1 Login ..................................................................................................................................... 56
3.2 Logout .................................................................................................................................. 58
3.3 Web UI layout ....................................................................................................................... 59
3.4 Common buttons ................................................................................................................. 59
4 Status ........................................................................................................................................... 60
4.1 System status ....................................................................................................................... 60
4.2 Wireless status ..................................................................................................................... 63
4.3 Statistics ............................................................................................................................... 65
5 Network....................................................................................................................................... 70
5.1 LAN setup ............................................................................................................................. 70
5.2 MAC clone ............................................................................................................................ 77
5.3 DHCP server ......................................................................................................................... 79
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5.4 DHCP client ........................................................................................................................... 81
5.5 VLAN settings ....................................................................................................................... 82
6 Wireless ....................................................................................................................................... 86
6.1 Basic ..................................................................................................................................... 86
6.2 Advanced ............................................................................................................................ 114
6.3 Access control .................................................................................................................... 118
7 Advanced ................................................................................................................................... 121
7.1 LAN rate .............................................................................................................................. 121
7.2 Diagnose ............................................................................................................................. 123
7.3 Bandwidth control .............................................................................................................. 130
7.4 Port forwarding .................................................................................................................. 133
7.5 MAC filter ........................................................................................................................... 137
7.6 Network service ................................................................................................................. 141
8 Tools .......................................................................................................................................... 159
8.1 Date & time ........................................................................................................................ 159
8.2 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 161
8.3 Account .............................................................................................................................. 166
8.4 System log .......................................................................................................................... 169
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................... 170
A.1 FAQ ..................................................................................................................................... 170
A.2 Default parameters ............................................................................................................ 173
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LED Indicator
Status
Description
PoE/LAN
Solid on
The device is being powered properly, and no data is being
transmitted.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted over the port.
1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
The Tenda outdoor point to point CPE is dedicated for ISP and CCTV surveillance. Featured 12 dBi
directional antennas, it offers strong and stable WiFi signals and a wireless connection up to 2
kilometers. The industry grade waterproof and dustproof housing allows it to work properly even
in harsh environments. With auto-bridging technology, two CPEs can connect to each other
automatically to make setup a breeze.
1.2 Getting to know your device
LED indicators
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LED Indicator
Status
Description
Off
The device is not powered on.
WiFi
Solid on
The wireless function is enabled, but no data is being transmitted.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted in a wireless manner.
Off
The wireless function is disabled.
LED1, LED2, LED3
(Signal strength LED)
Solid
on/Blinking
Signal strength LED indicators. Solid on indicates the device works in
AP, P2MP, Repeater or Router mode, while blinking indicates the
device works in Client, Universal Repeater or WISP mode. The
corresponding LED indicator lights up when the received signal
strength reaches the threshold of the corresponding LED indicator
which is set on the Wireless > Advanced page. The default threshold
for LED1, LED2, and LED3 are -90 dBm, -80 dBm, and -70 dBm
respectively.
LED1, LED2 and LED3 are solid on/blinking: Good signal
LED1 and LED2 are sold on/blinking, and LED3 is off: Fair signal
LED1 is solid on/blinking, and LED2 and LED3 are off: Weak signal.
Please adjust the direction or location of your devices.
Off
The received signal does not reach the minimum threshold of the
signal strength LED indicator.
⑥①②
③
⑤
④
Button and ports
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ID
Port/Button
Description
①
DC
Power jack. Use the included power adapter to connect this jack to a power
source for power supply.
②
Reset
Reset Button. After the device is powered on for 1 minute, hold down this
button for about 8 seconds. When all the LED indicators on the device light
up, the device is restored factory settings.
③
PoE/LAN
This port is used to supply power or transmit data.
To power on the device using PoE, connect this port to the PoE port of the
included PoE injector.
If the device is powered on using a DC power adapter, this port functions as
a LAN port, and can be connected to a switch.
④ / Ethernet cable inlet.
⑤ / Power cord inlet.
⑥ / Press this button to uncover the device.
①
②
③ ④ ⑤
⑥
Product label
①Product name of the device
②Product model of the device
③Default login IP address of the device
④Default login user name of the device
⑤Default login password of the device
⑥Power input standard of the device
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AP mode
Router
2 Quick setup
This module enables you to quickly configure the device or change the working mode of the device
to deploy your wireless network.
O2 supports AP, Client, Universal Repeater, WISP, Repeater, P2MP, and Router modes.
2.1 AP mode
In AP mode, this device connects to a wired network, and provides a wireless network for wireless
clients.
Application scenario 1
Network requirement: You want to transform your wired network to a wireless one for your
wireless devices to access the internet.
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AP mode
Client mode
Switch
NVR
Computer
Switch
IP Camera
Application scenario 2
Network requirement: You want to establish a CCTV surveillance network, and use the CPE to
connect to the NVR.
Configuration procedure of setting AP mode
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of the CPE and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Step 2 Select AP mode and click Next.
Step 3 Set an SSID, Security Mode (WPA2-PSK is recommended) and Key, and click Next.
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Name
Description
Working modes
It specifies the working mode of this device.
AP mode: in this mode, the device creates a wireless network based on the current
wired network.
SSID
It specifies the wireless network name of this device.
Channel
It specifies the operating channel of this device.
Auto: It indicates that the device automatically adjusts its operating channel according
to the ambient environment.
Security Mode
It specifies the security mode of the wireless network, including: None, WPA-PSK,
WPA2-PSK, and Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK.
Clicking the hyperlink navigates you to the elaborated description of the
corresponding security mode.
Encryption Algorithm
It specifies the encryption method of the wireless network.
Key
It specifies the WiFi password of the wireless network.
Step 4 Click Save, and wait until the device reboots automatically to activate the settings.
----End
Parameters description
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AP mode
Client mode
Switch
Switch
IP camera
Computer
NVR
2.2 Client mode
In Client mode, this device servers as a wireless adapter, and connects to a wireless network of
upstream AP.
Application scenario
Network requirement: you want to establish a CCTV surveillance network, and use the CPE to
connect to IP cameras.
Configuration procedure of setting Client mode
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of CPE and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Step 2 Select Client, and click Next.
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Step 3 Select the SSID of the peer device and click Next.
If you cannot find any SSID from the list, choose Wireless > Basic and enable the wireless function.
Then try again.
If you cannot find the SSID of CPE1 from the list, adjust the direction of CPE2, and move it close to
the CPE1.
Step 4 Enter the WiFi password you set on the peer device in the Key text box, and click Next.
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Step 5 Set the IP address to an unused IP address belonging to the same network segment as
that of the peer device. For example, if the IP address of the peer device is 192.168.2.1,
you can set the IP address of the device to 192.168.2.X (X ranges from 2 to 254). Then
click Next.
Step 6 Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
----End
When LED1, LED2, and LED3 of the peer device are solid on, and LED1, LED2, and LED3 of the CPE
are blinking, the bridging succeeds.
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Name
Description
Working modes
It specifies the working mode of this device.
Client mode: in this mode, the device works as a wireless adapter to connect to the
wireless network of upstream AP, and does not provide wireless access point.
Upstream AP
It specifies the wireless network name (SSID) of the upstream AP.
Channel
It specifies the operating channel of the WiFi network to be bridged. It will be
automatically populated when you select an SSID to bridge.
Security Mode
It specifies the security mode of the WiFi network to be bridged. It will be automatically
populated when you select an SSID to bridge. If the WiFi network to be bridged has a
WiFi password, you need to enter the password manually.
If you cannot find any SSID from the list, choose Wireless > Basic and enable the wireless function.
Then try again.
If you cannot find the SSID of CPE1 from the list, adjust the direction of CPE2, and move it close to
the CPE1
Parameters description
2.3 Example of AP mode and client mode
Network requirement
You want to use two CPEs to establish a CCTV surveillance network.
Solution
− Set CPE1 to the AP mode, and connected it to the NVR.
− Set CPE2 to the Client mode, and connected it to IP cameras.
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Switch
Computer
CPE1: AP mode
CPE2: Client mode
Switch
IP camera
Network topology
Configuration procedure
Step 1 Set up CPE1.
1. Log in to the web UI of CPE1, and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
2. Select AP mode and click Next.
3. Set an SSID, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, Security Mode (WPA2-PSK is
recommended) and Key, and click Next.
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4. Click Save, and wait until the device reboots automatically to activate the settings.
Step 2 Set up CPE2.
1. Log in to the web UI of CPE2 and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
2. Select Client, and click Next.
3. Select the SSID of the CPE1, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, and click Next.
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If you cannot find any SSID from the list, choose Wireless > Basic and enable the wireless function.
Then try again.
If you cannot find the SSID of CPE1 from the list, adjust the direction of CPE2, and move it close to
the CPE1.
4. Enter the WiFi password you set on CPE1 in the Key text box, and click Next.
5. Set the IP address to an unused IP address belonging to the same network segment as
that of CPE1. For example, if the IP address of CPE1 is 192.168.2.1, you can set the IP
address of the device to 192.168.2.X (X ranges from 2 to 254). Then click Next.
6. Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
----End
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When LED1, LED2, and LED3 of CPE1 are solid on, and LED1, LED2, and LED3 of CPE2 are
blinking, the bridging succeeds.
You can check the SSID and key of CPE2 by choosing Wireless > Basic after logging in to
the web UI.
Verification
Surveillance videos can be seen on the computer in the side of CPE1.
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Universal repeater mode
Router
2.4 Universal repeater mode
In Universal Repeater mode, this device expands your WiFi network for broader network coverage.
Advantage of Universal Repeater compared with Repeater mode: This mode does not require that
the upstream AP supports WDS function.
Application scenario
Network requirement: You want to use the CPE to extend your existing wireless network. And your
existing router does not support WDS mode.
Configuration procedure of setting Universal Repeater mode
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of the CPE and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Step 2 Select Universal Repeater, and click Next.
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Step 3 Select the SSID of the router and click Next.
If you cannot find the SSID of the router from the list, ensure that the 5 GHz WiFi network
of the router is enabled. Only the WiFi networks at 5 GHz band will be displayed in the list.
Step 4 Enter the WiFi password of the router in the Key text box, and click Next.
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Name
Description
Working modes
It specifies the working mode of this device.
Universal Repeater mode: in this mode, the device expands your WiFi network for
broader network coverage.
Advantage of Universal Repeater compared with Repeater mode: This mode does not
require that the upstream AP supports WDS function.
Upstream AP
It specifies the wireless network name (SSID) of the upstream AP.
Channel
It specifies the operating channel of the WiFi network to be bridged. It will be
automatically populated when you select an SSID to bridge.
Security Mode
It specifies the security mode of the WiFi network to be bridged. It will be automatically
populated when you select an SSID to bridge. If the WiFi network to be bridged has a WiFi
password, you need to enter the password manually.
Step 5 Set the IP address to an unused IP address belonging to the same network segment as
that of the router. For example, if the IP address of the router is 192.168.2.1, you can set
this device’s IP address to 192.168.2.X (X ranges from 2 to 254). Then click Next.
Step 6 Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
----End
If you cannot find any SSID from the list, choose Wireless > Basic and enable the wireless function.
Then try again.
If you cannot find the SSID of CPE1 from the list, adjust the direction of CPE2, and move it close to
the CPE1
Parameters description
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SSID: WiFi_123456
Password: 12345678
CPE: Universal Repeater mode
Computer
Example of universal repeater mode
Network requirement
You are in a WiFi dead zone or a place with weak wireless signal, and have a wireless router that
does not support WDS function. Now you want to have a larger WiFi network coverage through
your home or office.
Solution
Set the CPE to Universal Repeater mode, and extend the WiFi network of the router.
Assume that the SSID and password of the router are shown as follows:
− SSID: WiFi_123456
− Password: 12345678
Network topology
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Configuration procedure
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of the CPE and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Step 2 Select Universal Repeater, and click Next.
Step 3 Select the SSID of the router, which is WiFi_123456 in this example, and click Next.
If you cannot find the SSID of the router from the list, ensure that the 5 GHz WiFi network
of the router is enabled. Only the WiFi networks at 5 GHz band will be displayed in the list.
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Step 4 Enter the WiFi password of the router in the Key text box, and click Next.
Step 5 Set the IP address to an unused IP address belonging to the same network segment as
that of the router. For example, if the IP address of the router is 192.168.2.1, you can set
this device’s IP address to 192.168.2.X (X ranges from 2 to 254). Then click Next.
Step 6 Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
----End
You can check the SSID and key of the CPE by choosing Wireless > Basic after logging in to
the web UI.
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WISP mode
ISP hotspot
Router
Verification
Your wireless devices can search the SSID of the CPE, and connect to its wireless network for
internet access.
2.5 WISP mode
In WISP mode, this device connects to an access point provided by ISP in wireless manner, and
allowed the wireless devices to connect to the internet.
Application scenario
Network requirement: You want to use the CPE to extend the ISP hotspot to your home.
Configuration procedure of setting WISP mode
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of this CPE and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Step 2 Select WISP, and click Next.
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Step 3 Select the SSID of your ISP (Internet Service Provider) hotspot and click Next.
If you cannot find the ISP hotspot from the list, ensure that the hotspot is at 5 GHz. Only
the WiFi networks at 5 GHz band will be displayed in the list.
Step 4 Enter the WiFi password of your ISP hotspot in the Key text box, and click Next.
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