Tenda W150M+ User guide

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Content

CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW..........................................4

1.1 Production introduction..............................................................4

1.2 Products Features .......................................................................5

1.3 Package contents ........................................................................6

1.4 LED Indicator and Port Description..........................................7

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION............................10

2.1 How to Install the Router.........................................................10

CHAPTER 3 WORKING MODES INTRODUCTION.............13

3.1 AP mode....................................................................................13

3.2 Client+AP Mode.......................................................................14

3.3 WDS+AP Mode........................................................................15

3.4 WISP Mode...............................................................................16

3.5 Wireless Router Mode..............................................................17

CHAPTER 4 HOW TO LOGIN TO THE ROUTER .................18

4.1 How to Set the Wired Network Configurations .....................18

4.2 Login to the Web Interface.......................................................20

CHAPTER 5 WORKING MODES SETUP WIZARD...............22

5.1. AP mode...................................................................................22

5.2. Client+AP ................................................................................23

5.2.3. Wireless Basic Setting..........................................................24

5.2.4. Wireless Security Settings ...................................................26

5.3. WDS+AP Mode Setup Wizard...............................................27

5.4 WISP Mode...............................................................................30

5.5 Wireless Router Mode..............................................................33

CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED SETTINGS ........................................40

6.1 LAN Settings ............................................................................40

6.2 WAN Settings ...........................................................................42

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6.3 MAC Address Clone ................................................................44

6.4 DNS Settings ............................................................................45

CHAPTER 7 WIRELESS SETTING............................................47

7.1 Basic Settings ...........................................................................47

7.2 Wireless Security Setting .........................................................49

7.3 Advanced Settings ....................................................................52

7.4 WPS Settings ............................................................................54

7.5 Wireless Access Control ..........................................................56

7.6 Connection Status.....................................................................57

CHAPTER 8 DHCP SERVER........................................................59

8.1 DHCP Settings..........................................................................59

8.2 DHCP List and Binding ...........................................................60

CHAPTER 9 VIRTUAL SERVER.................................................62

9.1 Port Range Forwarding ............................................................62

9.2 DMZ Settings ...........................................................................63

9.3 UPnP Settings...........................................................................64

CHAPTER 10 SECURITY SETTINGS........................................66

10.1 Client Filter Settings ..............................................................66

10.2 URL Filter Settings ................................................................67

10.3 MAC Address Filter ...............................................................69

10.4 Prevent Network Attack.........................................................70

10.5 Remote WEB Management ...................................................71

10.6 WAN Ping ...............................................................................72

CHAPTER 11 ROUTING SETTING ............................................73

11.1 ROUTING TABLE......................................................................73

CHAPTER 12 SYSTEM TOOLS ..................................................74

12.1 Time Settings..........................................................................74

12.2 DDNS......................................................................................74

12.3 Backup/Restore Settings........................................................76

12.4 Restore to Factory Default Setting........................................78

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12.5 Upgrade...................................................................................79

12.6 Reboot the Router...................................................................79

12.7 Change Password ...................................................................80

12.8 System Log .............................................................................81

12.9 Logout.....................................................................................81

APPENDIX Ⅰ: HOW TO “OBTAIN AN IP AUTOMATICALLY”

......................................................................82

APPENDIX Ⅱ: HOW TO SET THE NETWORK CARD AFTER DEVICE ENCRYPTED

...................................................85

APPENDIX Ⅲ GLOSSARY...........................................................87

APPENDIXⅣ: TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................89

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Chapter 1 Product overview

1.1 Production introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Tenda W150M+150Mbps Wireless

AP.

W150M+ is a portable wireless AP/Router with up to 150Mbps

transmission rate. It supports five working modes: wireless AP

(access point), Client+AP, WDS+AP, WISP Router and Wireless

Router.

The default mode is wireless AP (access point) in this mode the

device can convert wireless and wired signals. For example, in a

hotel, you want to share the internet with others, there is no need to

set the router, the things you need to do is to connect the router to

the broadband access point and configure computers to obtain an

IP address and DNS automatically.

The second mode is the Client+AP mode. In this mode the router

can repeat and amplify the wireless signals while at the same time

transmitting and receiving data on RJ45 port. Enable this mode to

enhance the wireless signal, when you and your neighbor share the

internet, you can get the amplified and stable signal. This mode

also can be used in broadband satellite receiver access.

The third mode is WDS+AP mode. In this mode, you can bridge

two local area networks or two computers and meanwhile amplify

and transfer the signals. This mode is used for many devices

wireless bridge and repeat.

The forth mode is WISP Router mode. In this mode, you do not

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need to configure the signal transmitter but only to simply

configure the W150M+ to amplify the wireless signal and multi

computers can share the internet. This mode is mainly used in

hotspot access.

The fifth mode is Wireless Router mode. Use this mode to form a

local network that has both broadband connections via broadband

access cable and wireless access. This mode can apply to various

broadband access environments, including ADSL, Cable TV

Networks.

Having wireless AP and wireless Router function, W150M+ is

equipped with a "Mode" button to switch the modes to achieve

different wireless access. In addition, the device can be powered by

an alternative power supply through the USB port to establish

wireless networks freely.

The W150M+ is a solid choice for people with always-moving

network needs in search of a fast, secure, easy-to-use, and

feature-rich wireless network.

1.2 Products Features

¾ Comply with IEEE 802.11n

802.11b

、IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u standards

、 IEEE 802.11g 、 IEEE

¾ Adopts IEEE 802.11n advanced technology and built in high

performance antennas with 3 times wireless coverage of 54M

products

¾ 150Mbps wireless transmission rate ¾ Support AP mode, Client+AP mode, WDS+AP mode, WISP

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mode, Wireless Router mode

¾ Support 64/128 bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption ¾ WPS (PBC and PIN) enabled device ¾ Provides one 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet port for

LAN/WAN

¾ Support xDSL/Cable Modem, static and dynamic IP in

community network

¾ Support remote WEB management ¾ Support wireless roaming technology for high-efficient

wireless connection

¾ Support SSID stealth mode and access control based on MAC

address (up to 30 groups)

¾ Provide sys-log to record the status of Router ¾ Support auto-negotiation or manual mode for

IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11n

¾ Support UPnP and DDNS ¾ Support LAN access control over internet connection ¾ Support virtual Sever and DMZ host ¾ Built-in firewall for hacker’s attack prevention

1.3 Package contents

Please unpack the box and check the following items

¾ One W150M+ 150Mbps wireless AP ¾ One power adapter ¾ One quick installation guide ¾ One CD

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¾ One Ethernet cable ¾ One USB line

If any of the items do not match, are missing or damaged, please

contact the store you purchased this device from for immediate

replacement.

1.4 LED Indicator and Port Description

Front Panel and LED Indicator Show

LED indicators description on front panel: (From L to R)

¾ AP: Always blue indicates the device in AP working mode. ¾ Client+AP: Always blue indicates the device in Client+AP

working mode.

¾ WDS+AP: Always blue indicates the device in WDS+AP

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mode.

¾ WISP Router: Always blue indicates the device in WISP

Router mode.

¾ Wireless Router

： Always blue indicates the device in

Wireless Router mode.

¾ WPS: Blinking means the device is negotiating with the client

in WPS mode.

¾ LAN/WAN: Always blue indicates the Ethernet cable is well

connected and blinking indicates it is transmitting data

packets.

Back and Rear panel and LED Indicators show

LED indicators description of the back and side panel: (From L to

¾ WPS/RESET: Wi-Fi Protection Setup button and system reset

button. Press it for 1 second, the WPS feature will be enabled

and WPS indicator will be shown blinking. Press this button

for 7 seconds, the settings configured in this device will be

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deleted and it will restore the settings to the default one.

¾ Power: The port is for USB line connection. Please use the

included USB line connected with the power adapter or the

USB port of computer.

¾ LAN/WAN: The 100Mbps Ethernet port, in Wireless Router

mode, it is a WAN access port to connect the DSL, MODEM

generally. While in AP, WISP mode, Client+AP mode,

WDS+AP mode, WISP Router mode, it is a LAN port to

connect the PC, Router, and Ethernet Switch.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2.1 How to Install the Router

After you unpack the box, please follow the steps below to connect

the device. For better wireless performance, please put the device

in the middle of wireless coverage area.

1. Power Supply: Please use the included power adapter to power

on the Router. (IMPORTANT: Use of a different power

adapter could cause damage and void the warranty for this

product.)

1、 Network Configuration A、 Connect the LAN port of the Router to the computer with an

Ethernet cable as below.

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B、If you use wireless network adapter to access the internet, the

topology diagram is as below.

Wireless network connection

a、 On your computer desktop right click “My Network

Places” and select “Properties”.

b、 Right click “Wireless Network Connection” and select

“View Available Wireless Network”. The entire wireless

signal will be shown in the interface. Please select

“Tenda”. If you don’t find it, please click “Refresh

Network List”.

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C、Click “Connect” button.

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Chapter 3 Working Modes Introduction

This device has five working modes. You can change the modes

depending on the applications. This chapter will introduce every

mode in details. The default mode is AP (access point) mode.

3.1 AP mode

In this default mode, the device worked as a converter between the

wired and wireless signal is in default settings. If you already have

a wired router in use, you can choose wireless AP mode. Connect

LAN port of the device to the router in use with an Ethernet cable

(refer to 5-1 for detail setup). Then many wireless clients

(generally the wireless network adapter) can access at the same

time. For example, in a big hotel, connect the Router to the

broadband access port with the Ethernet cable and you can share

the internet with others. Of course, your wireless network adapter

must have the same SSID, Channel with the Router. If the Router

enables Wi-Fi protection, the wireless network adapter also must

have the same security mode and key to access the router.

Common network connection topology is as follows.

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3.2 Client+AP Mode

In this mode, the device can receive the wireless signal, meanwhile

amplify the signal and extend the wireless signal coverage. The

wired device can receive the signal via the Ethernet cable. This

mode is called the wireless signal universal repeater mode which

can amplify the source signal to enhance the signal.

When you share the internet with your neighbor, you can choose

this mode to get a stable signal. In addition, it can access to the

IPTV set-top box, broadband satellite receiver and such devices.

This mode is very simple avoiding the cumbersome cables. The

topology is as follows.

More details please refer to 5-2.

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3.3 WDS+AP Mode

In this mode, the device can enhance the signal and extend the

wireless coverage. It can bridge two local area networks or two

computers and meanwhile amplify and transfer the signals. The

WDS+AP mode is similar as WDS mode. Besides, many wireless

clients can access when the device works as a bridge.

The topology is as follows. A：

B：

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More details please refer to 5-3.

3.4 WISP Mode

In this mode, you do not need to configure the signal transmitter

but only to simply configure the W150M+ to amplify the wireless

signal and multi computers can share the internet. The device

supports DHCP function to assign IP addresses automatically and

NAT function. If you enable the WISP outside the house but the

inside WISP AP signal is poor, the device can enhance the signal

and improve the speed. If more than one wired computer access,

you can connect the LAN port of the device to the switch and the

switch to the computer.

The network topology is as follows.

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More details please refer to 5-4.

3.5 Wireless Router Mode

In this mode, the device can be worked as the router with wireless

NAT function and DHCP sever. The laptops can get IP addresses

automatically which assigned by the DHCP sever. When the RJ45

port connects to the broadband access, the laptops can share the

internet at the same time. The topology is as follows.

More details please refer to 5-5.

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Chapter 4 How to login to the Router

The chapter mainly presents how to enter the Router’s Web

interface. After you have finished the hardware installation (Please

refer to chapter2.), the following steps will assist you to set the

network configurations for you computer.

4.1 How to Set the Wired Network Configurations

4.1.1. On your computer desktop right click “My Network Places” and select “Properties” (take Windows XP as an example).

4.1.2. Right click “Local Area Network Connection” and select “Properties”. If you enable the wireless connection, please select “Wireless Network Connection”.

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4.1.3 Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”.

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4.1.4 Select “Using the following IP address” and input the IP address. IP address: 192.168.2.XXX：(XXX is a number from 2~254)

4.2 Login to the Web Interface

After you set you computer as 4.1, you can follow the below steps

to access the Router’s web interface.

4.2.1. To access the Router’s Web-based interface, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the Router’s default IP address, http://192.168.2.1 Press “Enter”.

4.2.2. Input the “admin” in both User Name and Password. Click “OK”.

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4.2.3. If you enter the correct user name and password, you can enter the router’s web interface.

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Chapter 5 Working Modes Setup Wizard

5.1. AP mode

In this default mode, the device can convert the wired and wireless

signal which is the center access point for few clients (generally

wireless network adapter). For example, in a big hotel, connect the

Router to the broadband access port with the Ethernet cable and

configure your computer to obtain an IP address automatically and

then you can share the internet with others. Generally, the

broadband Router of the hotel has DHCP function, which can

assign IP address for clients.

This section guides you how to connect wireless client to the

access point, we will guide you step by step. Please connect the

device as follows.

Tip: Routers in hotels support DHCP function which can assign IP

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addresses automatically. You only need to configure you computer

to obtain IP address and DNS sever automatically to access the

internet. (Setting ways refer to 4.1.)

5.2. Client+AP

Log on the web-based interface as chapter 4 and then configure the

mode as below.

5.2.1Select “Client+AP”, click “Setup Wizard” and “Next” button.

5.2.2. Configure the parameters

 SSID： SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the unique name of

the wireless network. Input the SSID of the AP you want to

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connect.

 MAC Address: The Router’s physical MAC address as

seen on your local network is unchangeable. Input the MAC

address of the AP you want to connect. Sometimes, MAC

address is also named BSSID. (BSSID

：Basic Service Set

Identifier of wireless network. In IEEE802.11, BSSID is the

MAC address of wireless access point.)

 Channel: Specify the effective channel (from 1 to 13\Auto)

of the wireless network. The channel you select must be

correspondence with the AP.

 Security Mode: The security mode you set should be the

same as the AP. More details please refer to the Wireless

Security Settings chapter.

We recommend you “Scan” the access points and then select the

SSID in your scanned SSID list for convenience. Click “Next” to

the following interface.

5.2.3. Wireless Basic Setting

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 Network Mode： Select one mode from the following. The

default is 11b/g/n mode.

11b mode

：Allow the wireless client to connect with the device in

11b mode at the maximum speed of 11Mbps.

11g mode ：Allow the 11g/11n-compliant client device to connect

with the AP at the maximum speed of 54Mbps.

11b/g mode: Allow the 11b/g-compliant client device to connect

with the AP with auto-negotiation speed, and 11n

wireless client to connect the device with 11g speed.

11b/g/n mode: Allow 11b/g/n-compliant client device to connect

with the AP with auto-negotiation speed.

 SSID：SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the unique name of

the wireless network. Wireless client must input the same

SSID to access.

 Channel: Specify the effective channel (from 1 to 13\Auto)

of the wireless network.

 Broadcast (SSID): Select “Disable” to disable the device’s

SSID to be invisible by the wireless client. If you disable it,

client must input the same SSID as the device to access.

 BSSID: Basic Service Set Identifier of wireless network. In

IEEE802.11, BSSID is the MAC address of wireless access

point.

 Extend Channel：To increase data throughput of wireless

network, the extension channel range is used in 11n mode.

 Channel Bandwidth：Select the channel bandwidth to

improve the wireless performance. When the network has

11b/g and 11n clients, you can select the 40M; when it is an

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11n network, select 20/40M to improve its throughput.

Click “Next” to save configurations.

Note: We suggest you do not change the channel in this mode, or

else you can not access the device which you want to connect.

5.2.4. Wireless Security Settings

It is suggested that you choose WPA-personal for “Security Mode”

and AES for “WPA Algorithms.” Input 8 ~ 63 numbers, letters, and

symbols for pass phrase. Click “Next” to save the configuration.

More details please refer to the following chapter.

Click “Apply” to save the configurations and the router will be

rebooted automatically.

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Note:Make sure the device have the same Channel, Security mode

and Extend channel as the access point.

5.3. WDS+AP Mode Setup Wizard

Log on the web-based interface as chapter 4 and then configure the

mode as below.

5.3.1. Select “WDS+AP”, click “Setup Wizard” and “Next” button.

5.3.2.Configure the parameters.

 AP MAC Address: Input the MAC address of the terminal

wireless device. Wireless MAC address also can be named

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as BSSID. The terminal wireless device can be an AP with

WDS function or a wireless router.

 Channel: Specify the effective channel (from 1 to 13\Auto)

of the wireless network. The channel you set must be the

same as the terminal device.

 Encrypt Type: The encrypt type security mode you set

should be the same as the terminal device. More details

please refer to the Wireless Security Settings chapter.

We recommend you “Scan” the access points and then select the

SSID in your scanned SSID list for convenience. Click “Next” to

the following interface.

5.3.3. Wireless Basic Setting

 Network Mode：Select one mode from the following. The

default is 11b/g/n mode.

11b mode

Allow the wireless client to connect with the device in

：

11b mode at the maximum speed of 11Mbps.

11g mode

Allow the 11g/11n-compliant client device to connect ：

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