Tenda PH10 operation manual

AV1000 AC Wi-Fi Powerline Extender Kit

Model: PH10

User Guide

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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.

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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

ISP

Internet Service Provider

IPTV

Internet Protocol Television

PLC

Powerline Communication

STB

Set Top Box

Preface

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Contents

1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 1

1.3 LED Indicators, Port and Button ......................................................................................................................... 2

2 Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................................ 3

2.1 Installation Instruction ....................................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Plug and Play ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.3 WiFi Clone (Optional) ........................................................................................................................................ 5

3 Pair the Devices......................................................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Setting up a Secure Powerline Network. ............................................................................................................. 7

3.2 Adding More Powerline Adapters to a Secure Powerline Network ...................................................................... 7

4 Configuring via Web UI .............................................................................................................................. 8

4.1 Login ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

4.2 Internet Status ................................................................................................................................................... 9

4.3 Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................................................................... 13

4.4 Guest Network ................................................................................................................................................ 17

4.5 Powerline ........................................................................................................................................................ 18

4.6 System Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 19

Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................ 25

FAQ ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25

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1 Introduction

1.1 Overview

AV1000 AC Wi-Fi Powerline Extender Kit

extends 650 Mbps dual band WiFi to any room

in your house using existing electrical wiring.

With 1000 Mbps Homeplug AV2 powerline

technology and gigabit Etherner port, PH10

can offer better HD/UHD IPTV and online

gaming experiences.

1.2 Features

 Extending WiFi using your home's existing electrical wiring
 Up to 1000 Mbps powerline transmission speed
 AC650 dual band WiFi technology
 Gigabit Ethernet port for wired device
 Compliant with HomePlug AV, HomePlug AV2 and IEEE 1901 standards
 Wi-Fi Clone for copying WiFi configuration of your router using one button

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LED

Color

Status

Description

*Available
only on
PA7

Green
Solid on

The WiFi is enabled.

Blinking

The device is performing WiFi cloning.

/

Off

The WiFi is disabled.

Green
Solid on

The device is connected to a powerline network, and in good
condition.

Blinking

The device is pairing with another powerline device.

Red

Solid on

The powerline network connection is poor. Try changing another wall
receptacle until the light turns green.

/

Off

 The device fails to pair with another powerline device.
 The device works in power saving mode.

Green
Solid on

The device is powered on, and works properly.

Blinking

The device works in power saving mode.

/

Off

The device is not powered on, or cannot be started.

Button

Description

Wi-Fi

*Available only
on PA7

 When the LED indicator is on, press it (within 3 seconds) to perform WiFi cloning.
 If the LED indicator is off after the device is powered on for about 20 seconds, pressing

it (within 3 seconds) can enable WiFi.

 When the LED indicator is on, hold it down for 6 seconds to disable WiFi.

Pair

 After the device is powered on for about 20 seconds, press it (within 3 seconds) to pair with

another powerline device.

 After the device is powered on for about 20 seconds, hold down this button for 6 seconds

to restore factory settings.

1.3 LED Indicators, Port and Buttons

LED Indicator

Port & Button

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2 Hardware Installation

2.1 Installation Instruction

To ensure optimum performance of PH10 and significantly improve the transmission capacity of the network, use

PH10 in the following environment:

Operating Temperature: 0 °C - 40°C

Operating Humidity: (10% - 90%) RH, non-condensing

 Plug P3 and PA7 directly into wall receptacles.

 Ensure that PA7 is vertical to the ground.

 Ensure that all powerline adapters you want to add to the same network should be in the same electrical

circuit.

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Step 1 Connect P3 to a LAN port of

your router, and plug it into a wall
receptacle nearby.

Step 2 Connect PA7 to your wired

device, such as a set-top box of a TV,
and plug it to a wall receptacle nearby.

After the LED indicator turns solid
on, connect your wireless devices to
the WiFi networks of PA7 using WiFi
names and password on the included
label in the box.

2.2 Plug and Play

Wait until the LED indicators on both P3 and PA7 turn solid on. Then your wired and wireless devices can
access the internet.

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Step 1 Plug PA7 into a wall receptacle

near your wireless router, wait until

the LED lights up, then press the
Wi-Fi button on PA7.

The LED blinks.

Step 2 Press the WPS button on your

wireless router.

2.3 WiFi Clone (Optional)

If your router has no WPS button, this function is not available.

If you want to set only one WiFi signal in your house, perform the following procedure:

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