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Outdoor CPE
User Guide
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Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start.
Conventions
This user guide applies to the following CPEs. O4 is used for illustrations here unless otherwise
specified. The contained images and UI screenshots are subject to the actual products.
Product Model
Description
O1
500m Outdoor Point to Point CPE
O2
2Km Outdoor Point to Point CPE
O3
2.4G Long Range Outdoor Access Point
O4
5Km Outdoor Point to Point CPE
O9
5GHz 11ac 23dBi Gigabit Outdoor CPE
OS3
5GHz 11ac 867Mbps 12dBi Outdoor CPE
The typographical elements that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
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.
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.
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Getting more documents
If you want to get more documents of the device, visit www.tendacn.com and search for the
corresponding product model. The related documents are listed as below.
Document
Description
Quick Installation Guide
It introduces how to set up the device quickly for internet access, the
descriptions of LED indicators, ports, and buttons, FAQ, statement information,
and so on.
User Guide
It introduces how to set up more functions of the device for more requirements,
including all functions on the web UI of the device.
Data Sheet
It introduces the basic information of the device, including product overview,
selling points, and specifications.
Technical Support
If you need more help, contact us by any of the following means. We will be glad to assist you as
soon as possible.
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Contents
1 Application scenario ............................................................................................................ 1
1.1 ISP hotspot connection-WISP mode ........................................................................................ 1
1.2 CCTV surveillance ..................................................................................................................... 7
2 Login .................................................................................................................................. 18
2.1 Login ....................................................................................................................................... 18
2.2 Logout .................................................................................................................................... 23
3 Web UI ............................................................................................................................... 24
3.1 Web UI layout ......................................................................................................................... 24
3.2 Common buttons ................................................................................................................... 25
4 Quick setup ........................................................................................................................ 26
4.1 AP mode ................................................................................................................................. 27
4.2 Client mode ............................................................................................................................ 30
4.3 Universal repeater mode ....................................................................................................... 37
4.4 WISP mode ............................................................................................................................. 40
4.5 Repeater mode ...................................................................................................................... 49
4.6 P2MP mode ............................................................................................................................ 60
4.7 Router mode .......................................................................................................................... 72
5 Status ................................................................................................................................. 76
5.1 System status ......................................................................................................................... 76
5.2 Wireless status ....................................................................................................................... 79
5.3 Statistics ................................................................................................................................. 81
6 Network ............................................................................................................................. 87
6.1 LAN setup ............................................................................................................................... 87
6.2 MAC clone .............................................................................................................................. 92
6.3 DHCP server ........................................................................................................................... 94
6.4 DHCP client............................................................................................................................. 96
6.5 VLAN settings ......................................................................................................................... 97
7 Wireless ........................................................................................................................... 101
7.1 Basic ..................................................................................................................................... 101
7.2 Advanced .............................................................................................................................. 128
7.3 Access control ...................................................................................................................... 132
8 Advanced ......................................................................................................................... 135
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8.1 LAN rate ................................................................................................................................ 135
8.2 Diagnose ............................................................................................................................... 137
8.3 Bandwidth control ............................................................................................................... 145
8.4 Port forwarding .................................................................................................................... 148
8.5 MAC filter ............................................................................................................................. 152
8.6 Network service ................................................................................................................... 155
9 Tools................................................................................................................................. 172
9.1 Date & time .......................................................................................................................... 172
9.2 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 174
9.3 Account ................................................................................................................................ 180
9.4 System log ............................................................................................................................ 182
Appendix ................................................................................................................................. 183
A.1 Default parameters .............................................................................................................. 183
A.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................... 185
A.3 How to assign a fixed IP address to your computer ............................................................ 186
A.4 How to check the gateway IP address of a computer ......................................................... 188
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1 Application scenario
1.1 ISP hotspot connection-WISP mode
The internet access in an apartment needs to be achieved by connecting an ISP (Internet Server
Provider) hotspot.
1.1.1 Solution
Tenda CPE can meet this demand.
O4 is used as an example to illustrate the installation procedures. Procedures for other CPEs are
similar.
To establish the network quickly, you are recommended to set up the CPEs before installing them.
1.1.2 Set up the CPE
Step 1 Power on the CPE (powered by PoE in this example).
Uncover the housing of the CPE.
Use an Ethernet cable (CAT5e or better is recommended) to connect the PoE/LAN port of
the device to the PoE port of the PoE injector.
Use the included power cord to connect the PoE injector to a power socket. The PoE/LAN
LED indicator of the CPE lights up.
Power cord
PoE injector
PoE
Power socket
CPE
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Refer to your actual product for the supported PoE power supply distance.
Step 2 Set the CPE to WISP mode.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the LAN port of the PoE injector.
Log in to the web UI of CPE, and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Select WISP, and click Next.
Select the SSID of your ISP hotspot, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, and click Next.
Power cord
PoE injector
PoE
Power socket
CPE
LAN
Computer
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Enter the WiFi password of your ISP hotspot in the Key text box, and click Next.
Select the Internet Connection Type of your ISP hotspot, which is PPPoE in this example.
Enter the PPPoE user name and password provided by your ISP, and click Next.
Customize the SSID and key, and click Next.
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Set an IP address belonging to different network segment as that of your ISP hotspot. For
example, if the IP address of your ISP hotspot is 192.168.2.1, you can set this device’s IP
address to 192.168.X.1 (X ranges from 0 to 254 excluding 2). Then click Next.
Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
----End
When LED1, LED2, and LED3 indicators of the CPE are blinking, the CPE is connected to your ISP
hotspot successfully.
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1.1.3 Install the CPE
Step 1 Place the CPE at an elevated position in the open air.
Step 2 Connect the PoE/LAN port of the CPE to the WAN port of your wireless router. The
PoE/LAN LED indicator lights up.
Step 3 Adjust the CPE’s direction or location on the selected pole until the LED1, LED2 and LED3 of
the device light up.
Step 4 Use the plastic straps to attach the CPE to the pole.
----End
Check the LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators of the CPE to confirm whether the positions are proper.
The more LED indicators light up, the better the connection quality is. The LED indicator
descriptions of the CPE below are for reference.
LED Indicator
Status
Description
LED1, LED2, LED3
(Received signal strength
LED indicators)
Solid on/Blinking
The CPE is connected to a device/devices.
Solid on: The CPE may work in AP, Repeater, P2MP or Router
mode.
Blinking: The CPE may work in Client, Universal Repeater or
WISP mode.
Each LED indicator corresponds to a received signal strength
value. When the received signal strength of the CPE reaches
the RSSI threshold, the corresponding LED indicator lights up.
You can judge the connection quality based on the statuses of
the LED indicators.
By default, the minimum signal strength of LED1, LED2 and
LED3 are -90 dBm, -80 dBm and -70 dBm.
You can change them on the Wireless > Advanced page of the
web UI of the CPE.
Off
No device is connected to the CPE, or the received signal
ISP hotspot
CPE: WISP mode
Router
WAN
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LED Indicator
Status
Description
strength is less than the RSSI threshold (default: -90 dBm).
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1.2 CCTV surveillance
To ensure the safety of employees and property, a video surveillance system needs to be installed in
a building site.
1.2.1 Solution
Tenda CPE can meet this demand.
O4 is used as an example to illustrate the installation procedures. Procedures for other CPEs are
similar.
1.2.2 Set up the CPEs
At least two CPEs are required for bridging.
Option 1: Automatic bridging (recommended)
Automatic Bridging is only applicable when the CPEs are in factory settings.
When performing peer-to-peer bridging, ensure that only two CPEs are powered on nearby.
Otherwise, the peer-to-peer bridging may fail.
Scenario 1: Peer-to-peer bridging
Step 1 Place the two CPEs next to each other.
Step 2 Power on the CPEs (powered by PoE in this example).
Remove the housing of each CPE.
Use the Ethernet cables (CAT5e or better is recommended) to connect the PoE/LAN ports
of the CPEs to the PoE ports of the included PoE injectors to power them on.
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Connect the PoE injectors to power sockets. The PoE/LAN LED indicators of the CPEs light
up.
Refer to your actual product for the supported PoE power supply distance.
----End
After the two CPEs are powered on, they will bridge to each other automatically, and the LED1,
LED2 and LED3 indicators of the two CPEs blink rapidly. When the LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators of
a CPE light solid on while the LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators of the other CPE blink slowly, the
peer-to-peer bridging succeeds.
For O2 and O3, the peer-to-peer bridging procedure is as follows:
After the two CPEs are powered on, they will bridge to each other automatically. When the LED1, LED2
and LED3 indicators of a CPE light solid on while the LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators of the other CPE
blink, the peer-to-peer bridging succeeds.
Power cord
PoE injector
PoE
Power socket
CPE
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After the bridging succeeds, the DHCP servers of the two CPEs are disabled. The IP address of the
CPE working in AP mode remains the same (192.168.2.1), while the IP address of the CPE working
in Client mode changes to 192.168.2.2.
If the peer-to-peer automatic bridging fails, reset the two CPEs to factory settings, and try again.
Reset method: With the CPE powered on, hold down the reset button for about 8 seconds, and
then release it when all indicators light up. When the PoE/LAN LED indicator lights up, the CPE is
restored to factory settings successfully.
Scenario 2: Peer-to-multiple peers bridging
For peer-to-multiple peers bridging, perform peer-to-peer bridging first, and then power on the
rest CPEs within a certain period of time.
A CPE can bridge 15 CPEs at most.
Step 1 Refer to Peer-to-peer bridging to make any two CPEs bridge to each other.
Step 2 Within a certain period of time (3 minutes for O2 while 30 minutes for other CPE models)
after the peer-to-peer bridging succeeds, place the rest CPEs which are in factory settings
near the CPE with the LED1, LED2, and LED3 indicators solid on and power them on.
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Wait about 1 minute. When the LED1, LED2, and LED3 indicators of these new-added CPEs keep
blinking, the peer-to-multiple peers bridging succeeds.
AP mode
LED 1, 2 and 3 indicators
light solid on
Client mode
LED 1, 2 and 3 indicators
blink
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If the LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators of a new-added CPE turn off after it is powered on for 1
minute, the bridging fails. Reset the CPE to factory settings, and wait until its LED1, LED2 and LED3
indicators keep blinking, which indicates that the automatic bridging succeeds.
If the bridging still fails, try manual bridging. Refer to Client mode for details.
CPE 1: AP mode
LED 1, 2 and 3 indicators light
solid on
Client mode
LED 1, 2 and 3 indicators blink
Client mode
LED 1, 2 and 3 indicators blink
CPE 2
CPE 16
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Option 2 Manual bridging
Step 1 Place the two CPEs next to each other.
Step 2 Power on the CPE1 (powered by PoE in this example)
Uncover the housing of CPE1.
Use an Ethernet cable (CAT5e or better is recommended) to connect the PoE/LAN port of
the CPE to the PoE port of the included PoE injector to power it on.
Use the included power cord to connect the PoE injector to a power socket. The PoE/LAN
LED indicator of the CPE1 lights up.
Refer to your actual product for the supported PoE power supply distance.
Step 3 Set CPE1 to AP Mode.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the LAN port of the PoE injector.
Power cord
PoE injector
PoE
Power socket
CPE
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Log in to the web UI of CPE1, and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Select AP, and click Next.
Set an SSID, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, Security Mode, which is WPA2-PSK in
this example, and Key, and click Next.
Power cord
PoE injector
PoE
Power socket
CPE
LAN
Computer
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Click Save, and wait until the CPE reboots automatically to activate the settings.
Step 4 Perform the procedure in Step 2 Power on the CPE1 to power on the CPE2.
Step 5 Set CPE2 to Client Mode.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the LAN port of the PoE injector.
Log in to the web UI of CPE2, and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Power cord
PoE injector
PoE
Power socket
CPE
LAN
Computer
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Select Client, and click Next.
Select the SSID of CPE1 you set, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, and click Next.
Enter the WiFi password you set for CPE1 in the Key text box, and click Next.
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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 this CPE’s IP
address to 192.168.2.X (X ranges from 2 to 254). Then click Next.
Click Save, and wait until the CPE reboots to activate the settings.
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When the two CPEs are bridging to each other, all the LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators blink rapidly.
When the LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators of a CPE light solid on while the LED1, LED2 and LED3
indicators of the other CPE blink slowly, the bridging succeeds.
For O2 and O3, the bridging procedure is as follows:
When the two CPEs are bridging to each other, all the LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators blink. When the
LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators of a CPE light solid on while the LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators of the
other CPE blink, the bridging succeeds.
If you want to bridge multiple CPEs to CPE1, refer to Step 4-5 to bridge them to the WiFi network of
the CPE with the LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators solid on.
You can check the SSID and key of the CPEby choosing Wireless > Basic after logging in to the web UI.
1.2.3 Install the CPEs
The CPE (transmitter in AP mode) with LED1, LED2 and LED3 solid on should be connected to the
switch connecting to a network video recorder (NVR).
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The CPE (receiver in Client mode) with LED1, LED2 and LED3 blinking should be connected to the
switch connecting to a monitoring IP camera.
Detailed procedures are as follows:
Step 1 Place the transmitter in the open air at the point where the NVR is located. Place the receiver
in the open air at the point where the IP camera is located.
Step 2 Uncover the housings of the two CPEs, and connect the PoE/LAN ports of the CPEs to PoE
injectors respectively. The PoE/LAN LED indicators light up.
Step 3 Adjust the two CPEs’ direction or location until the LED1, LED2 and LED3 of the two CPEs
light up.
Step 4 Use the plastic straps to attach the two CPEs to the poles respectively.
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Check the LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators of the CPEs to confirm whether the positions are proper.
The more LED indicators light up, the better the connection quality is. The LED indicator
descriptions of the CPEs below are for reference.
Computer
Switch
NVR
CPE1: AP mode
CPE2: Client mode
IP camera
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LED Indicator
Status
Description
LED1, LED2, LED3
(Received signal strength
LED indicators)
Solid on/Blinking
The CPE is connected to a device/devices.
Solid on: The CPE may work in AP, Repeater, P2MP or Router
mode.
Blinking: The CPE may work in Client, Universal Repeater or
WISP mode.
Each LED indicator corresponds to a received signal strength
value. When the received signal strength of the CPE reaches
the RSSI threshold, the corresponding LED indicator lights up.
You can judge the connection quality based on the statuses of
the LED indicators.
By default, the minimum signal strength of LED1, LED2 and
LED3 are -90 dBm, -80 dBm and -70 dBm.
You can change them on the Wireless > Advanced page of the
web UI of the CPE.
Off
No device is connected to the CPE, or the received signal
strength is less than the RSSI threshold (default: -90 dBm).
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2 Login
2.1 Login
Logging in to the web UI for the first time or after the CPE is reset
Step 1 Connect the computer to the CPE or the switch connected to the CPE. (powered by PoE in
this example)
Step 2 Start a web browser on your computer, and visit 192.168.2.1. Enter your user name and
password (default: admin/admin), and click Login.
For the security of your network, you can change the login user name and password by choosing Tools >
Account.
Power cord
PoE injector
PoE
Power socket
CPE
LAN
Computer
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If the preceding page does not appear, please try the following methods:
Ensure that the CPE is powered on properly.
Ensure that the computer is connected to the LAN port of the CPE properly.
Ensure that the IP address of the computer is in the same network segment of the CPE’s IP address.
For example, if the default IP address of the CPE is 192.168.2.1, you can set the IP address of the
computer to 192.168.2.X (X ranges from 2 to 254 and is not occupied).
If more than one CPE is connected, please modify the IP address of each one to avoid the failure to
log in the web UI of the CPE due to IP address conflict.
Reset the CPE to factory settings. Reset method: With the CPE powered on, hold down the reset
button for about 8 seconds, and then release it when all indicators light up. When the PoE/LAN
LED indicator lights up, the CPE is restored to factory settings successfully.
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After successful login, the following page appears.
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Logging in to the web UI after the CPE is set to AP mode, Client mode, Universal Repeater
mode, Repeater mode or P2MP mode
Step 1 Connect the computer to the CPE or the switch connected to the CPE.
Step 2 Set the IP address of the computer to an unused one belonging to the same network
segment of the IP address of the CPE.
For example, if the IP address of the CPE is 192.168.2.1, you can set the IP address of the
computer to 192.168.2.X (X is an unused digit ranging from 2 to 254), and subnet mask to
255.255.255.0.
Refer to How to assign a fixed IP address to your computer in Appendix for details of step 2 above.
Step 3 Start a web browser on your computer, and visit the IP address of the CPE.
If the CPE is set to Client, Universal Repeater, Repeater or P2MP mode, use the IP address you changed
when you set it to these modes to log in to the web UI. If you do not change it, try 192.168.2.1.
Step 4 Enter the login user name and password you set (default: admin/admin), and click Login.
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If the preceding page does not appear, please try the following methods:
Ensure that the CPE is powered on properly.
Ensure that the computer is connected to the LAN port of the CPE properly.
Ensure that the IP address of the computer is in the same network segment of the CPE’s IP address.
For example, if the default IP address of the CPE is 192.168.2.1, you can set the IP address of the
computer to 192.168.2.X (X ranges from 2 to 254 and is not occupied).
If more than one CPE is connected, please modify the IP address of each one to avoid the failure to
log in the web UI of the CPE due to IP address conflict.
Reset the CPE to factory settings. Reset method: With the CPE powered on, hold down the reset
button for about 8 seconds, and then release it when all indicators light up. When the PoE/LAN
LED indicator lights up, the CPE is restored to factory settings successfully.
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Logging in to the web UI after the CPE is set to WISP or Router mode
Step 1 Connect the computer to the CPE or the switch connected to the CPE.
Step 2 Start a web browser on your computer, and visit the IP address of the CPE.
In WISP or Router mode, the CPE provides a DHCP server function to assign IP addresses to
clients in LAN. In this case, the gateway IP address of the computer is the IP address of the
CPE.
Refer to How to check the gateway IP address of a computer in Appendix to get the gateway IP address
of your computer.
Step 3 Enter the login user name and password, and click Login.
If the preceding page does not appear, please try the following methods:
Ensure that the CPE is powered on properly.
Ensure that the computer is connected to the LAN port of the CPE properly.
Ensure that the IP address of the computer is in the same network segment of the CPE’s IP address.
For example, if the default IP address of the CPE is 192.168.2.1, you can set the IP address of the
computer to 192.168.2.X (X ranges from 2 to 254 and is not occupied).
Reset the CPE to factory settings. Reset method: With the CPE powered on, hold down the reset
button for about 8 seconds, and then release it when all indicators light up. When the PoE/LAN
LED indicator lights up, the CPE is restored to factory settings successfully.
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2.2 Logout
The CPE logs out when you:
− Click the Logout button on the upper-right corner of the web UI.
− Close the web browser.
− Perform no operation within the login timeout interval (default: 5 minutes).
You can change the login timeout interval on the Advanced > Network Service page.
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3 Web UI
3.1 Web UI layout
The web UI of the CPE is composed of 4 parts, including the level-1 navigation tree, level-2
navigation tree, tab page area, and configuration area. See the following figure.
No.
Name
Description
❶
Level-1 navigation tree
The navigation bars and tab pages display the function menu of the
CPE. When you select a function in navigation bar, the configuration
of the function appears in the configuration area.
❷
Level-2 navigation tree
❸
Tab page area
❹
Configuration area
It enables you to view and modify configuration.
1
2
3
4
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3.2 Common buttons
The following table describes the common buttons available on the web UI.
Common Buttons
Description
It is used to update the content of the current page.
It is used to save the configuration on the current page and enable the configuration
to take effect.
It is used to go back to the original configuration without saving the configuration on
the current page.
It is used to view help information corresponding to the settings on the current page.
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4 Quick setup
This module enables you to quickly configure the CPE or change the working mode of the CPE to
deploy your wireless network.
The CPE supports the following working modes:
− AP: In this mode, the CPE creates a wireless network based on the current wired
network.
− Client: In this mode, the CPE works as a wireless adapter to connect to the wireless
network of upstream AP. Working in Client mode, the CPE does not provide wireless
access service, and a client device needs to be connected to the CPE with an Ethernet
cable.
− Universal Repeater: In this mode, the CPE extends an existing wireless network for
broader network coverage. The new wireless network has the same SSID, password,
and related wireless information as the upstream wireless network.
− WISP: In this mode, the CPE connects to a hotspot provided by ISP in a wireless
manner, and provides the wireless network. The CPE can also be connected to the LAN
port of an upstream wireless router to obtain the IP address by DHCP (Dynamic IP),
static IP address or PPPoE for internet access.
− Repeater: In this mode, the CPE connects multiple wired networks through wireless
bridge, and provides wireless access point.
− P2MP: In this mode, the CPE connects multiple wired networks through wireless
bridge, but does not provide wireless access point.
− Router: In this mode, the CPE connects to a modem in wired manner, and provides a
wireless network.
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4.1 AP mode
4.1.1 Overview
In AP mode, the CPE connects to a wired network, and provides a wireless network for wireless
clients.
Application scenario 1
The CPE can be used to transform a wired network to a wireless one for your wireless devices to
access the internet. The network topology is shown as below.
Application scenario 2
The CPE in AP mode usually works with another CPE in client mode to establish a CCTV surveillance
network. Set one CPE to AP mode and connect it to the switch which is connected to the NVR, and
the other to Client mode, and connect it to the switch which is connected to an IP camera. The
network topology is shown as below.
AP mode
AP mode
Client mode
Switch
NVR
Computer
Switch
IP Camera
Router
Router
Internet
Internet
WAN
LAN
WAN
LAN
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4.1.2 Quick setup
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, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, Security Mode, which is WPA2-PSK in
this example, Encryption Algorithm, which is AES in this example, Key, and click Next.
Parameters description
Name
Description
SSID
It specifies the wireless network name of this device.
Channel
It specifies the operating channel of this device. Select a less used channel in the
ambient environment to reduce interference.
Auto: It indicates that the device automatically adjusts its operating channel according
* * *
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Name
Description
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.
Encryption Algorithm
It specifies the encryption method of the wireless network.
AES: It indicates the Advanced Encryption Standard.
TKIP: It indicates the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. If TKIP is used, the maximum
wireless throughput of the device is limited to 54 Mbps.
TKIP&AES: It indicates that both TKIP and AES encryption algorithms are supported.
Wireless clients can connect to the wireless network corresponding to the selected
SSID using TKIP or AES.
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
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4.2 Client mode
4.2.1 Overview
In Client mode, the CPE serves as a wireless adapter, and connects to a wireless network of
upstream AP. The CPE does not provide wireless access service, and a client device needs to be
connected to the CPE with an Ethernet cable.
Application scenario
The CPE in client mode usually works with the CPE in AP mode to establish a CCTV surveillance
network, and use the CPE in client mode to connect to IP cameras. The network topology is shown
as below.
4.2.2 Quick setup
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.
AP mode
Client mode
Switch
Switch
IP camera
Computer
NVR
Router
Internet
WAN
LAN
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Step 3 Select the SSID of the upstream AP, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, and click Next
at the bottom of the page.
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 the upstream AP from the list:
Ensure that the WiFi network of the upstream AP is enabled. Only the WiFi networks at the same
band as that of the CPE will be displayed in the list.
Adjust the direction of the CPE, and move it closer to the upstream AP.
Step 4 Enter the WiFi password for the selected WiFi network Tenda_123456 in the Key text box,
and click Next.
Parameters description
Name
Description
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
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Name
Description
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 upstream AP. Then set the Subnet Mask to the same one of the upstream AP, and
click Next.
For example, if the IP address of the upstream AP is 192.168.2.1, you can set the IP address
of this device to 192.168.2.X (X ranges from 2 to 254).
Step 6 Click Save, and wait until the CPE reboots to activate the settings.
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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.
4.2.3 Example of AP mode and client mode
Networking requirement
You want to use two CPEs to establish a CCTV surveillance network.
A CPE can support several IP cameras. The maximum number of IP cameras can be calculated with the
following formula:
Number of IP cameras=Transmitted/received rate of the CPE / Data rate of IP camera
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Solution
− Set CPE1 to the AP mode, and connect it to the NVR.
− Set CPE2 to the Client mode, and connect it to IP cameras.
Network topology
Configuration procedures
Step 1 Set CPE1 to AP mode.
Log in to the web UI of CPE1, and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Select AP mode, and click Next.
Set an SSID, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, select a Security Mode (WPA2-PSK is
recommended) and customize a Key, and click Next.
CPE1: AP mode
CPE2: Client mode
Switch
Switch
IP camera
Computer
NVR
Router
Internet
WAN
LAN
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Click Save, and wait until the device reboots automatically to activate the settings.
Step 2 Set CPE2 to Client mode.
Log in to the web UI of CPE2 and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Select Client, and click Next.
Select the SSID of the CPE1, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, and click Next at the
bottom of the page.
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If you cannot find the SSID of CPE1 from the list, adjust the direction of CPE2, and move it closer to the
CPE1.
Enter the WiFi password you set on CPE1 in the Key text box, and click Next.
Set the IP address to an unused IP address belonging to the same network segment as that
of CPE1. Then set the Subnet Mask to the same one of the peer device, and click Next.
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).
Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
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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 at the side of CPE1.
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4.3 Universal repeater mode
4.3.1 Overview
In Universal Repeater mode, the CPE 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 the WDS function.
Application scenario
The CPE is used to extend your existing wireless network. The network topology is shown as below.
4.3.2 Quick setup
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.
Universal repeater mode
Wireless router
Internet
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Step 3 Select the SSID of the upstream AP, which is WiFi_123456 in this example, and click Next at
the bottom of the page.
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 the upstream AP from the list:
Ensure that the WiFi network of the upstream AP is enabled. Only the WiFi networks at the same
band as that of the CPE will be displayed in the list.
Adjust the direction of the CPE, and move it closer to the upstream AP.
Step 4 Enter the WiFi password of the upstream AP in the Key text box, and click Next.
Parameters description
Name
Description
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.
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Name
Description
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.
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When the LED1, LED2, and LED3 of CPE are blinking, the bridging succeeds. The WiFi name and
password of the CPE are the same as those of the upstream AP.
To access the internet with:
− Wireless devices: Connect the wireless devices, such as a smart phone, to the WiFi
network of the CPE using the WiFi name and password of the upstream AP.
− Wired devices: Connect the wired devices, such as a computer, to the LAN port of the
CPE, or the switch connected to the LAN port of the PoE injector.
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4.4 WISP mode
4.4.1 Overview
In WISP mode, the CPE connects to a hotspot provided by ISP in a wireless manner, and allows the
wired and wireless devices to connect the CPE for internet access.
Application scenario
The CPE is used to extend the ISP hotspot. The network topology is shown as below.
4.4.2 Quick setup
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.
WISP mode
ISP hotspot
Switch
Computer
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Step 3 Select the SSID of upstream AP, which is WiFi_123456 in this example, and click Next at the
bottom of the page.
If you cannot find the SSID of the wireless network from the list, choose Wireless > Basic to enter
the page and ensure that the wireless network function is enabled.
If you cannot find the SSID of the upstream AP from the list:
Ensure that the WiFi network of the upstream AP is enabled. Only the WiFi networks at the same
band as that of the CPE will be displayed in the list.
Adjust the direction of the CPE, and move it closer to the upstream AP.
Step 4 Enter the WiFi password of the upstream AP in the Key text box, and click Next.
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Parameters description
Name
Description
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 Select the Internet Connection Type of your ISP hotspot, which is PPPoE in this example.
Enter the PPPoE user name and password provided by your ISP, and click Next.
Parameter description
Name
Description
Internet Connection Type
DHCP (Dynamic IP): The device obtains an IP address and other parameters form
the DHCP server of upstream device for internet access.
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Name
Description
Static IP Address: The device access the internet by setting the IP address,
subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server IP addresses manually.
PPPoE: The device access the internet using the PPPoE user name and password
provided by the ISP.
Step 6 Customize the SSID (which is Marry’s WiFi in this example) and key, and click Next.
Step 7 Set an IP address belonging to a different network segment as that of your ISP hotspot. For
example, if the IP address of your ISP hotspot is 192.168.2.1, you can set this device’s IP
address to 192.168.X.1 (X ranges from 0 to 254 excluding 2) which is also the login IP
address of the CPE. Then click Next.
Step 8 Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
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After the CPE reboots, log in to the Wed UI of the device again and choose Status to enter the page.
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If the WAN IP address, default gateway and DNS server information obtained by the WAN port are
displayed on the System Status section, the configuration succeeds.
After successful configuration, devices connected to the CPE can access to the internet in a wired or
wireless manner. In practical environments, it is recommended to connect a wireless router to the
CPE for omnidirectional wireless network coverage.
The name and password of the wireless network are SSID and Key set in Step 6 above.
To access the internet, you need to configure the router as follows.
For detailed configuration of the router, please refer to the corresponding user guide.
Step 1 Log in to the Wed UI of the router.
Step 2 Select Dynamic IP as the Internet Connection Type, and save the settings.
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To access the internet with:
Wireless devices: Connect the wireless devices, such as a smart phone, to the WiFi network of
the wireless router which is connected to the CPE.
Wired devices: Connect the wired devices, such as a computer, to the LAN ports of the wireless
router which is connected to the CPE. Ensure that the IP address of the computer is
automatically obtained.
ISP hotspot
WISP mode
Wireless
router
WAN
LAN
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4.4.3 Example of WISP mode
Networking requirement
You live in countryside, and it is not convenient for you to connect the nearest ISP using Ethernet
cables. So you want to extend the ISP hotspot to your home in a wireless manner.
Solution
Set the CPE to WISP mode, and bridge it to the ISP hotspot.
Assume that the SSID and password of the ISP hotspot are:
− SSID: WiFi_123456
− Password: 12345678
− Internet Connection Type: PPPoE
User name: admin
Password: admin
Network topology
SSID: WiFi_123456
WiFi Password: 12345678
WISP mode
ISP hotspot
Wireless
router
WAN
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Configuration procedures
Step 1 Set the CPE to the WISP mode.
Log in to the web UI of this CPE and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Select WISP, and click Next.
Select the SSID of your ISP hotspot, which is WiFi_123456 in this example, and click Next at
the bottom of the page.
Enter the WiFi password of your ISP hotspot in the Key text box, and click Next.
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Select the Internet Connection Type of your ISP hotspot, which is PPPoE in this example.
Enter the PPPoE user name and password provided by your ISP, and click Next.
Customize the SSID and key, and click Next.
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Set an IP address belonging to a different network segment as that of your ISP hotspot. For
example, if the IP address of your ISP hotspot is 192.168.2.1, you can set this device’s IP
address to 192.168.X.1 (X ranges from 0 to 254 excluding 2) which is also the login IP
address of the CPE. Then click Next.
Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
When LED1, LED2, and LED3 of the CPE are blinking, the CPE is connected to your ISP hotspot
successfully.
Step 2 Set the wireless router.
Log in to the Wed UI of the router.
Select Dynamic IP as the Internet Connection Type, and save the settings.
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Verification
Your wired and wireless devices can connect to the wireless router which is connected to the CPE
for internet access.
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4.5 Repeater mode
4.5.1 Overview
In Repeater mode, the CPE connects 2 or more (this device supports 4 at most) wired networks with
a wireless link, and can be connected with both wired and wireless clients.
To use this function, the peer AP is required to support WDS function. Repeater mode is used to
achieve communication between multiple offices of an enterprise in a city.
The CPE in Repeater mode can works with the CPE in Repeater or P2MP mode.
Application scenario
You want to combine multiple wired networks into one in a wireless manner. The network topology
is shown as below.
CPE1 in Repeater mode
CPE2 in Repeater mode
CPE3 in Repeater mode
Switch
Switch
Switch
Router
WAN
LAN
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4.5.2 Quick setup
Peer to peer briding
Assume that the related parameters are as follows:
CPE1
− SSID: Tenda_123456
− Channel: 165
− Security mode: WEP
− Authentication type: Shared
− Default key: Key 1, 12345
CPE2
− SSID: Tenda_654321
− WLAN MAC Address: C8:3A:35:15:86:B2
To check the SSID and key of the CPE, you can log in to the web UI of the CPE and choose Wireless >
Basic to enter the page.
Step 1 Set the CPE2 to the Repeater mode.
Log in to the web UI of CPE2, and choose Wireless > Basic to enter the configuration page.
Modify the Channel (165 in this example) and Channel Bandwidth (20MHz in this
example), and click Save.
CPE2: Repeater mode
CPE1: Repeater mode
Switch
Switch
Router
Internet
WAN
LAN
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Choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page. Click Repeater and then Next.
Select the SSID of CPE1 from the list, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, and click
Next at the bottom of the page.
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Only the WiFi networks whose security modes are set to none or WEP can be displayed on the list.
Set the Authentication Type and Default Key to the same as those of CPE1, enter the key
1, and click Next.
Parameters description
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Name
Description
Peer AP1
It specifies the wireless network name (SSID) of the peer AP1.
MAC Address of Peer
AP1
It specifies the MAC address of the wireless network to be bridged.
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.
The Repeater mode only supports WEP and None security modes.
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 this device’s IP
address to 192.168.2.X (X ranges from 2 to 254). Then set the Subnet Mask to the same
one of the CPE1, and click Next.
Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
Step 2 Perform the procedure in Step 1 above to set the CPE1 to Repeater mode. The differences
are listed below:
− Select the SSID of CPE2, which is Tenda_654321 in this example.
− Do not need to change the IP address of CPE1.
If there are multiple wireless networks with the same SSID, select the one with the WLAN MAC address
of the CPE2, which is C8:3A:35:15:86:B2 in this example.
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To check whether the bridging is successful:
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Method 1: When the LED1, LED2, and LED3 indicators of CPE1 and CPE2 are solid on, the bridging
succeeds.
Method 2:
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of CPE1.
Step 2 Choose Advanced > Diagnose, select Ping from the Diagnose drop-down list menu, enter
the IP address of CPE2 and click Start.
The bridging is successful when the ping succeeds.
Peer to multiple peers bridging
Assume that the related parameters are shown as follows:
CPE1:
CPE1 in Repeater mode
CPE2 in Repeater mode
CPE3 in Repeater mode
Switch
Switch
Switch
Router
WAN
LAN
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− IP Address: 192.168.2.1
− SSID: Tenda_123456
− Channel: 165
− Channel bandwidth: 20MHz
− Security mode: None
CPE2:
− SSID: Tenda_1
− WLAN MAC address: C8:3A:35:15:86:8C
CPE3:
− SSID: Tenda_2
− WLAN MAC address: C8:3A:35:01:8C:C9
Step 1 Set the CPE2 to the Repeater mode.
Log in to the web UI of CPE2.
Modify the Channel (165 in this example) and Channel Bandwidth (20MHz in this
example), and click Save.
choose Quick Setup, and select Repeater.
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Select the SSID of CPE1 from the list, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, and click
Next at the bottom of the page.
- If you cannot scan the SSID of CPE1 from the list, choose Wireless > Basic and enable the wireless
function. Then try again.
- Only the WiFi networks whose security modes are set to none or WEP can be displayed on the list.
Click Next directly on the following page.
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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 the CPE1 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 Then set the Subnet Mask to the
same one of the CPE1, and click Next.
Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
Step 2 Perform Step 1 above to set CPE3 to Repeater mode, and bridge to CPE1.
Step 3 Set CPE1 to Repeater mode and bridge to CPE2 and CPE3.
Log in to the web UI of CPE1, and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Select Repeater mode, and click Next.
Select SSIDs of CPE2 and CPE3, and click Next at the bottom of the page.
If there are multiple wireless networks with the same SSID, select the ones with the WLAN MAC
addresses of the CPE2 and CPE3, which are C8:3A:35:15:86:8C and C8:3A:35:01:8C:C9 in this example.
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Click Next on the following page.
Click Next.
Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
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To check whether the bridging is successful:
Method 1: When the LED1, LED2, and LED3 indicators of CPE1, CPE2 and CPE3 are solid on, the
bridging succeeds.
Method 2:
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of CPE1.
Step 2 Choose Advanced > Diagnose, select Ping from the Diagnose drop-down list menu, enter
the IP address of CPE2 and CPE3 respectively, and click Start.
The bridging is successful when the ping succeeds.
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4.6 P2MP mode
4.6.1 Overview
In P2MP mode, the CPE connects 2 or more (this device supports 4 at most) wired networks with a
wireless link, and it does not provide wireless access service.
The CPE in P2MP mode can works with the CPE in Repeater mode.
The configuration procedure of P2MP mode is similar with Repeater mode. In the following
example, the CPE works in P2MP mode, and bridges to four CPEs work in Repeater mode.
Application scenario
The CPE is used to combine two local networks into one in a wireless manner. The network topology
is shown as below.
CPE1 in P2MP mode
CPE2 in Repeater mode
CPE3 in Repeater mode
Switch
Switch
Switch
CPE4 in Repeater mode
CPE5 in Repeater mode
Router
WAN
LAN
Switch
Switch
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4.6.2 Quick setup
Assume that the related parameters are shown as follows:
CPE1:
− IP Address: 192.168.2.1
− SSID: Tenda_1
− Channel: 165
− Security Mode: None
CPE2 to CPE5:
CPE
SSID
WLAN MAC address
CPE2
Tenda_2
C8:3A:35:01:8C:C9
CPE3
Tenda_3
C8:3A:35:35:BA:01
CPE4
Tenda_4
C8:3A:35:FD:8D:A1
CPE5
Tenda_5
C8:3A:35:09:93:51
Configuration procedures
When setting the CPE to P2MP mode, ensure that all CPEs operate in the same channel.
Step 1 Set CPE2 to Repeater mode and bridge to the CPE1.
Log in to the web UI of CPE2, choose Quick Setup, select Repeater mode, and click Next.
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Select the SSID of CPE1, which is Tenda_1 in this example, and click Next at the bottom of
the page.
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 the CPE2, and move it closer
to the CPE1.
The repeater mode only supports None and WEP security modes.
Click Next on the following page.
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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.
Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
Step 2 Perform Step 1 to set the CPE3, CPE4 and CPE5 to Repeater mode, and bridge to the CPE1.
Step 3 Set CPE1 to P2MP mode and bridge to CPE2, CPE3, CPE4 and CPE5.
Log in to the web UI of CPE1, and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Select P2MP mode, and click Next.
Select the SSID of CPE2, CPE3, CPE4 and CPE5, which are Tenda_2, Tenda_3, Tenda_4 and
Tenda_5 in this example, and click Next.
Click Next on the following page.
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Parameters description
Name
Description
Peer AP1
It specifies the wireless network name (SSID) of the peer AP.
MAC Address of Peer
AP1
It specifies the MAC address of the wireless network to be bridged.
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.
The P2MP mode only supports WEP and None security modes.
Click Next on the following page.
Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
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To check whether the bridging is successful:
Method 1: When the LED1, LED2, and LED3 indicators of the CPEs are solid on, the bridging
succeeds.
Method 2:
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of CPE1.
Step 2 Choose Advanced > Diagnose, select Ping from the Diagnose drop-down list menu, enter
the IP addresses of the CPE2, CPE3, CPE4 and CPE5 respectively and click Start.
The bridging is successful when the ping succeeds.
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4.6.3 Example of repeater mode and P2MP mode
Networking requirement
You have three offices in an estate which are not far away from each other, and only one office has
internet service. Now you want to combine the networks in three offices into one, and provide
wireless networks to wireless devices in the offices without internet service.
Solution
Set CPE1 to P2MP mode, and set CPE2 and CPE3 to Repeater mode.
Network topology
Configuration procedures
Assume that the wireless parameters of CPE1 are shown as follows:
− IP Address: 192.168.2.1
− SSID: Tenda_123456
− Channel: 165
− Security mode: None
Step 1 Configure the wireless settings of CPE2.
Log in to the web UI of CPE2, and choose Wireless > Basic to enter the configuration page.
Change the SSID, which is Tenda_1 in this example.
Set the Channel to the same as that of CPE1, which is 165 in this example.
CPE3: Repeater mode
CPE1 in P2MP mode
CPE2 in Repeater mode
Switch
Switch
Switch
Router
WAN
LAN
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Set the Security Mode to the same as that of CPE1, which is None in this example.
Click Save to apply the settings.
Step 2 Set CPE2 to the Repeater mode.
Choose Quick Setup, and select Repeater.
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Select the SSID of CPE1 from the list, which is Tenda_123456 in this example, and click
Next on the bottom of the page.
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 closer to
the CPE1.
Click Next directly on the following page.
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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 the CPE1 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.
Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
Step 3 Perform Step 1 and Step 2 above to change the wireless settings of CPE3, whose SSID is
Tenda_2 in this example, set it to Repeater mode, and bridge to CPE1.
Step 4 Set CPE1 to P2MP mode and bridge to CPE2 and CPE3.
Log in to the web UI of CPE1, and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Select P2MP mode, and click Next.
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Select SSIDs of CPE2 and CPE3, and click Next at the bottom of the following page.
Click Next on the following page.
Click Next.
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Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
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Verification
Wired or wireless devices connected to CPE2 and CPE3 can access the internet.
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4.7 Router mode
4.7.1 Overview
In Router mode, the CPE serves as a router to provide a wireless network.
Application scenario
The CPE is used to provide a wireless network and assign IP addresses to your wireless devices. The
network topology is shown as below.
4.7.2 Quick setup
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of the CPE, and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
Step 2 Select Router mode, and click Next.
Step 3 Select your internet connection type of your ISP hotspot, and set the related parameters.
Take PPPoE as an example here.
Select PPPoE.
Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
Router mode
Modem
Internet
LAN
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Click Next.
Parameters description
Name
Description
Internet Connection
Type
The device in Router mode supports three internet connection types:
DHCP (Dynamic IP): The device obtains the IP address and other parameters from the
DHCP server of upstream device for internet access.
Static IP Address: The device accesses the internet using the IP address, subnet mask,
default gateway and DNS server IP addresses provided by your ISP.
PPPoE: The device accesses the internet using the PPPoE user name and password
provided by the ISP.
Step 4 Set wireless parameters of the CPE, and click Next.
Customize a SSID, which is Tenda_123456 in this example.
Select a channel, which is 161 in this example.
Select a security mode, which is WPA2-PSK in this example.
Set a Key for the wireless network.
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Parameters description
Name
Description
SSID
It specifies the wireless network name of the device.
Channel
It specifies the channel that the WiFi network operates.
Security Mode
It specifies the security mode of the WiFi network of the device. It includes None, WPA-
PSK, WPA2-PSK, and Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK.
Step 5 Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
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After the CPE reboots, log in to the Wed UI of the CPE again and choose Status to enter the page. If
the WAN IP address, default gateway and DNS server information obtained by the WAN port are
displayed on the System Status section, the configuration succeeds.
After successful configuration, devices connected to the CPE can access to the internet in a wired or
wireless manner.
If there is only 1 LAN port on the CPE, you can connect your wireless devices to the wireless
network of the CPE to access the internet.
The name and password of the wireless network are SSID and Key set in Step 4 above.
If the CPE has more than one LAN port, you can connect a wireless router to the CPE for
omnidirectional wireless network coverage. The network topology is shown as below.
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To access the internet, you need to configure the router as follows.
For detailed configuration of the router, please refer to the corresponding user guide.
Step 6 Log in to the Wed UI of the router.
Step 7 Select Dynamic IP as the Connection Type, and save the settings.
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To access the internet with:
Wireless devices: Connect the wireless devices, such as a smart phone, to the WiFi network of the
wireless router which is connected to the CPE.
Wired devices: Connect the wired devices, such as a computer, to the LAN ports of the wireless
router which is connected to the CPE. Ensure that the IP address of the computer is automatically
obtained.
Wireless
router
PoE/LAN
WAN
LAN
Router mode
Modem
Internet
LAN
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5 Status
This module allows you to view the information of system and wireless network, including three
parts: system status, wireless status, and statistics.
To access the page, choose Status.
5.1 System status
You can view the system status here. OS3 is used for illustration.
If the CPE is set to AP mode, Client mode, Universal Repeater mode, Repeater mode or P2MP
mode, the system status is shown as follows. If the CPE has multiple Ethernet ports, this page
displays the current connection rate of each LAN port.
If the CPE is set to WISP or Router mode, the system status is shown as follows:
When the CPE works in Router mode, the PoE port is changed to WAN port from LAN port.
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Parameters description
Name
Description
Device Name
It specifies the name of this device. Different device names help you manage
multiple devices on LAN easily.
You can change the name of this device on the Network > LAN Setup page when
the device works in AP, Client, Universal Repeater, Repeater, and P2MP modes.
When the device works in WISP or Router mode, it displays the model of the
device, and cannot be changed.
Uptime
It specifies the time that has elapsed since the device was started last time.
System Time
It specifies the current system time of this device.
Firmware Version
It specifies the system software version number of this device.
Hardware Version
It specifies the hardware version number of this device.
CPU
Central Processing Unit. It specifies the CPU usage of this device.
RAM
Random Access Memory. It specifies the memory usage of this device.
LAN MAC Address
It specifies the MAC address of LAN port of this device.
WLAN MAC Address
It specifies the MAC address of the wireless network of this device.
LAN Speed
It specifies the PoE/LAN port speed and duplex mode of this device.
LAN IP Address
It specifies the IP address (also named management IP address) of this device. By
default, it is 192.168.2.1. You can access the web UI of this device using this IP
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Name
Description
address.
Transparent Bridge
It displays the status of transparent bridge.
Connection Type
It specifies the internet connection type of this device in WISP or Router mode.
DHCP (Dynamic IP): The CPE obtains IP address from the upstream DHCP server
for internet access.
Static IP Address: The CPE uses a fixed IP address, subnet mask, default
gateway, and DNS server info for internet access.
PPPoE: The CPE uses a user name and password for internet access.
Connection Status
It specifies the connection status of WAN port of this device in WISP or Router
mode.
WAN IP Address
It specifies the IP address of WAN port of this device in WISP or Router mode.
Default Gateway
It specifies the default gateway address of this device in WISP or Router mode.
Primary DNS Server
It specifies the IP address of primary DNS server of this device in WISP or Router
mode.
Secondary DNS Server
It specifies the IP address of secondary DNS server of this device in WISP or Router
mode.
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5.2 Wireless status
You can view wireless status here, including working mode, SSID, security mode, and so on.
Parameters description
Name
Description
Working Mode
It specifies the working mode in which the device operates.
SSID
It specifies the wireless network name of this device.
Security Mode
It specifies the security mode of the wireless network of this device.
Channel/Radio Band
It specifies the channel and radio band used by this device to transmit radio signals.
Channel Bandwidth
It specifies the channel bandwidth of this device.
TX Power
It specifies the transmitted power of this device.
Wireless Client
It specifies the number of wireless clients connected to this device.
AP’s MAC Address
It displays the MAC address of the upstream device.
In AP, Router, Repeater, or P2MP mode, it displays the WLAN MAC address of this
CPE.
In Client, Universal Repeater or WISP mode, or when the bridging succeeds, it
displays the WLAN MAC address of the upstream AP. When the bridging fails, it
displays N/A.
Signal Strength
It displays the wireless signal strength of the peer device.
In AP or Router mode, it displays the signal strength of the first device connected
to the wireless network of the device.
In Client, Universal Repeater, WISP, Repeater or P2MP mode, it displays the
received signal strength from peer AP.
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Name
Description
Background Noise
It specifies the strength of radio interference signals in the ambient environment
that interferes with the wireless signal of this device in the same channel. Larger
absolute value indicates less interference. For example, -95 dBm indicates less
interference than that of -75 dBm.
TX/RX Link
It specifies the number of spatial streams of wireless data the device is transmitting
or receiving. The more links indicates the more traffic.
Transmit/Receive Speed
It specifies the wireless transmitting/receiving rate.
In AP or Router mode: it displays the transmitting/receiving rate of the first device
connected to the wireless network of this device.
In Client, Universal Repeater, WISP, Repeater, or P2MP mode: it displays
transmitting/receiving rate of this device.
TD-MAX
It specifies the status of the TD-MAX function. For details, please refer to TD-MAX.
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5.3 Statistics
You can learn statistics information about throughput, wireless client, interface, ARP table and
routing table here.
5.3.1 Throughput
The line charts visually show the real-time transmitting and receiving traffic of WLAN and LAN ports
of the CPE.
To access the page, choose Status, then Throughput in Statistics part.
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5.3.2 Wireless client/Upstream AP
This module differs depending on the working mode of the CPE.
In AP, Router, P2MP or Repeater mode, it displays information of connected wireless clients.
To access the page, choose Status, then Wireless Client in Statistics part.
Parameters description
Name
Description
IP Address
It specifies the IP address of the corresponding wireless client.
MAC Address
It specifies the MAC address of the corresponding wireless client.
Signal/Noise
It specifies the WiFi signal strength and electromagnet interference signal strength
of the corresponding wireless client.
Transmit/Receive
It specifies the transmitting and receiving rate of the corresponding client.
CCQ
It specifies the connection quality of the corresponding client. A higher percentage
indicates a better connection quality.
Connection Duration
It specifies the time that has elapsed since the wireless client is connected to the
wireless network of the device.
In Client, Universal Repeater or WISP mode, it displays information of upstream AP.
To access the page, choose Status, then Upstream AP in Statistics part.
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Parameters description
Name
Description
IP Address
It specifies the IP address of the upstream device.
MAC Address
It specifies the MAC address of the upstream device.
Signal/Noise
Signal: It specifies the WiFi signal strength of the corresponding upstream AP.
Noise: It specifies the ambient interference signal and electromagnetic
interference strength.
Transmit/Receive
It specifies the transmitting and receiving rate of the upstream device.
CCQ
It specifies the connection quality of the upstream device. A higher percentage
indicates a better connection quality.
Connection Duration
It specifies the time that has elapsed since this device bridges to the upstream
device.
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5.3.3 Interface
It displays the IP address, MAC address and traffic information of the interfaces of the CPE.
To access the page, choose Status, then Interface in Statistics part.
Parameters description
Name
Description
Interface
It displays the wired interface, bridge interface, and WLAN interface of the CPE.
IP Address
It displays the IP addresses of wired interface, bridge interface, and WLAN interface.
MAC Address
It displays the MAC addresses of wired interface, bridge interface, and WLAN
interface.
Received Packets
It displays the number of received and transmitted packets of the interface.
Transmitted Packets
Receive Error
It displays the number of received and transmitted error packets of the interface.
Transmit Error
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5.3.4 ARP table
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is a network layer protocol used to convert an IP address into a
physical address. The ARP table displays the IP address and its corresponding MAC address the
device visits, and the interface the packets pass through.
To access the page, choose Status, then ARP Table in Statistics part.
Parameters description
Name
Description
IP Address
It specifies the IP address of the host in the APR table.
MAC Address
It specifies the MAC address corresponding to the IP address.
Interface
It specifies the interface used to communicate with the host, including LAN, WLAN
and bridge interfaces.
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5.3.5 Routing table
It specifies the destination networks that the CPE can access.
To access the page, choose Status, then Routing Table in Statistics part.
Parameters description
Name
Description
Destination Network
It specifies the IP address of the destination network.
Subnet Mask
It specifies the subnet mask of the destination network.
Next Hop
It specifies the IP address of entrance of the next hop route when the packets egress
from the interface of the device.
Interface
It specifies the interface that the packets egress.
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6 Network
6.1 LAN setup
6.1.1 Overview
On the LAN Setup page, you can view the MAC address of the LAN port, configure the device name,
and type of obtaining an IP address and related parameters.
To access the page, choose Network > LAN Setup.
In AP, Client, Universal Repeater, Repeater, and P2MP modes, the page is displayed as below.
Parameters description
Name
Description
MAC Address
It specifies the MAC address of LAN port.
IP Address Type
It specifies the type of obtaining an IP address. The default is Static IP Address.
Static IP Address: Specify the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS
server IP addresses manually.
DHCP (Dynamic IP Address): The device obtains an IP address, subnet mask, default
gateway and DNS server IP address from the DHCP server in the network.
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Name
Description
If the IP Address Type is set to DHCP (Dynamic IP Address), you need to check the
device’s IP address on the clients list of the DHCP server in the network, and use this
IP address to log in to the web UI of the device.
IP Address
It specifies the IP address of the device. A LAN user can visit this address to enter the
web UI of the device. The default is 192.168.2.1.
To access the internet, change this IP address to the same network segment of the
LAN IP address of the egress router.
Subnet Mask
It specifies the subnet mask of the device. The default is 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway
It specifies the default gateway of the device.
You can set it to the LAN IP address of the egress router to enable the device to
access the internet.
Primary DNS Server
It specifies the primary DNS server IP address of the device.
If the egress router has the DNS agency function, it can be set to the LAN IP address
of the egress router. Otherwise, specify a DNS server IP address manually.
If there is only one DNS server IP address, enter it in this box.
Secondary DNS Server
It specifies the secondary DNS server IP address of the device.
If there are two DNS server IP addresses, enter one in this box.
Device Name
It specifies the name of the device. The default name indicates the product model
and version.
You are recommended to change the name to indicate the location of the device, so
that you can easily identify the device when there are multiple devices in the
network.
When the CPE is in WISP and Router modes, the page is displayed as below.
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Parameters description
Name
Description
MAC Address
It specifies the MAC address of LAN port.
IP Address Type
It specifies the type of obtaining an IP address. The default is Static IP Address.
Static IP Address: Specify the IP address and subnet mask manually.
DHCP (Dynamic IP Address): The device obtains an IP address and subnet mask
from the upstream DHCP server in the network.
If the IP Address Type is set to DHCP (Dynamic IP Address), you need to check the
device’s IP address on the clients list of the DHCP server of the upstream device, and
use this IP address to log in to the web UI of the device.
IP Address
It specifies the IP address of the device. A LAN user can visit this address to enter the
web UI of the device. The default is 192.168.2.1.
To access the internet, change this IP address to the same network segment of the
LAN IP address of the egress router.
Subnet Mask
It specifies the subnet mask corresponding to the LAN IP address of the device. The
default is 255.255.255.0.
6.1.2 Set the LAN IP address manually
If you need to deploy only a few CEPs, you can manually set the IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP
address, and DNS server IP addresses of the CPEs.
Configuration procedures:
Step 1 Choose Network > LAN Setup to enter the configuration page.
Step 2 Set IP Address Type to Static IP Address.
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Step 3 Set IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and Primary DNS Server. If another DNS
server is available, set Secondary DNS Server to the IP address of the additional DNS
server.
Step 4 Click Save.
Step 5 Click OK on the pop-up window.
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6.1.3 Log in to the web UI after changing the LAN IP address
After change the LAN IP address of the CPE, if the new and original IP addresses belong to the same
network segment, you can log in to the web UI of the device by accessing the new IP address.
Otherwise, assign your computer an IP address that belongs to the same network segment as the
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new IP address of the device before login with the new IP address. Refer to How to assign a fixed IP
address to your computer in Appendix for details.
6.1.4 Set the device to obtaining a LAN IP address automatically
DHCP (Dynamic IP Address) enables the device to automatically obtain an IP address, a subnet
mask, a gateway IP address, DNS server IP addresses assigned by the DHCP server of the upstream
device. If a large number of devices are deployed, you can adopt this mode to prevent IP address
conflicts and effectively reduce your workload.
Configuration procedures:
Step 1 Choose Network > LAN Setup to enter the configuration page.
Step 2 Set IP Address Type to DHCP (Dynamic IP Address).
Step 3 Click Save.
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After completing the configuration, if you want to re-log in to the web UI of the device, check the
new IP address on the web UI of the upstream device which assigns the IP address to this device.
Ensure that the IP address of the management computer and the IP address of the device belong to
the same network segment, and access the IP address of the device.
Refer to steps in the How to assign a fixed IP address to your computer part to assign an IP address
to the computer manually.
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6.2 MAC clone
This function is available only when the device works in WISP or Router mode.
6.2.1 Overview
If the CPE cannot access the internet after configuring internet settings, your ISP may have bound
your internet service account with the MAC address of your computer that was used to verify the
internet connectivity after you subscribed to the internet service. Therefore, only this computer can
access the internet with the account.
In this case, you need to clone the MAC address of this computer to the WAN port of the CPE for
internet access.
6.2.2 Clone a MAC address
Select one of the following methods to clone the MAC address according to your networking
scenario.
Use the computer with the MAC address bound to your internet service for setup
Step 1 Connect the computer to the device.
Step 2 Start a web browser on the computer connected to the CPE, visit 192.168.2.1 and choose
Network > MAC Clone to enter the configuration page.
Step 3 Click Clone Local MAC Address.
Step 4 Click Save.
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Use a device without the MAC address bound your internet service for setup
If you do NOT use the computer that can access the internet after it connects to the modem directly
to configure the CPE, but you know the MAC address of this computer, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Choose Network > MAC Clone to enter the configuration page.
Step 2 Enter the MAC address of the computer that can access the internet in the MAC Address
box.
Step 3 Click Save.
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If you want to restore the MAC address to factory settings, choose Network > MAC Clone, click Restore
to Default MAC Address, and click Save.
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6.3 DHCP server
6.3.1 Overview
The CPE provides a DHCP server function to assign IP addresses to clients in LAN. By default, the
DHCP server function is enabled.
If you change the LAN IP address of the CPE and the new and original IP addresses belong to different
network segments, the system changes the IP address pool of the DHCP server of the device, so that the
IP address pool and the new IP address of the LAN port belong to the same network segment.
6.3.2 Configure the DHCP server
Step 1 Choose Network > DHCP Server to enter the configuration page.
Step 2 Enable the DHCP server.
Step 3 Set the parameters. Generally, you need to set only Gateway Address and Primary DNS
Server.
Step 4 Click Save.
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If another DHCP server is available on your LAN, ensure that the IP address pool of the device does not
overlap with the IP address pool of that DHCP server. Otherwise, IP address conflicts may occur.
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