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Tenda W15E User Manual

AC1200 Wireless Hotspot Router W15E
User Guide
Q1.
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Item
Presentation
Example
Cascading menus
>
System > Live Users
Parameter and value
Bold
Set User Name to Tom.
Variable
Italic
Format: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
UI control
Bold
On the Policy page, click the OK button.
Message
“ ”
The “Success” message appears.
Symbol
Meaning
This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. Ignoring this type of note may result in ineffective configurations, loss of data or damage to device.
This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Acronym or Abbreviation
Full Spelling
AP
Access Point
DDNS
Dynamic Domain Name System
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DLNA
Digital Living Network Alliance
DMZ
Demilitarized Zone
DNS
Domain Name System
IPTV
Internet Protocol Television
ISP
Internet Service Provider
Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start with W15E.
Conventions
The typographical elements that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym or Abbreviation
Full Spelling
L2TP
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
MPPE
Microsoft Point-to-Point Encryption
PPP
Point To Point Protocol
PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
PPTP
Point to Point Tunneling Protocol
SSID
Service Set Identifier
STB
Set Top Box
URL
Uniform Resource Locator
VLAN
Virtual Local Area Network
VPN
Virtual Private Network
WISP
Wireless Internet Service Provider
WPS
WiFi Protected Setup
Hotline
Canada: 1-888-998-8966
Email
support@tenda.cn Hong Kong: 00852-81931998
Website
http://www.tendacn.com
Skype
tendasz
Additional Information
For more information, search this product model on our website at http://www.tendacn.com.
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.
Contents
1 Get to Know Your Device ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Appearance .................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3.1 Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3.2 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.3 Label .................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Packing List ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Installing the Router ............................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Installation Notes ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................. 4
2.1.2 Environmental Requirements ............................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Installing the Router....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Connecting the Router ................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Internet Connection Setup .................................................................................................................................. 7
4 Managing Devices .............................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Log in to the Router Web UI ........................................................................................................................ 11
4.2 Log out of the Router Web UI ...................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Web UI Layout.............................................................................................................................................. 12
5 Network Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Network Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1.1 PPPoE ................................................................................................................................................ 16
5.1.2 Dynamic IP ........................................................................................................................................ 16
5.1.3 Static IP ............................................................................................................................................. 17
5.2 WAN Parameters .......................................................................................................................................... 17
5.2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 17
5.2.2 Configuring MAC Address Cloning .................................................................................................... 18
5.3 LAN Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 19
5.3.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 19
5.3.2 Modifying the LAN IP ........................................................................................................................ 23
5.3.3 Configuring the DHCP Server Parameters ......................................................................................... 24
5.3.4 DHCP Reservation ............................................................................................................................. 24
5.4 Port Mirroring .............................................................................................................................................. 25
5.4.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 25
5.4.2 Example of Port Mirroring ................................................................................................................ 26
5.5 Static Routing ............................................................................................................................................... 28
5.5.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 28
5.5.2 Example of Static Routing ................................................................................................................. 28
5.6 Any IP ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.7 DNS Cache .................................................................................................................................................... 32
6 Wireless Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 33
6.1 Basic Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 33
6.1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 33
6.1.2 Modifying Basic Parameters ............................................................................................................. 35
6.2 Advanced Settings........................................................................................................................................ 36
6.2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 36
6.2.2 Modifying Advanced Parameters ...................................................................................................... 38
6.3 WMM Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 38
6.3.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 38
6.3.2 Changing WMM Advanced Parameters ............................................................................................ 41
6.4 RF Optimization ........................................................................................................................................... 41
6.4.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 41
6.4.2 Modifying Advanced Parameters ...................................................................................................... 44
6.5 Guest Network ............................................................................................................................................. 44
6.5.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 44
6.5.2 Changing Parameters of the Guest Network .................................................................................... 46
6.6 Wireless Repeater ........................................................................................................................................ 47
6.6.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 47
6.6.2 Example of Configuring of Wireless Repeater .................................................................................. 47
6.7 Access Control.............................................................................................................................................. 50
6.7.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 50
6.7.2 Example of Configuring Access Control ............................................................................................ 51
7 Filter Management ............................................................................................................................................ 55
7.1 IP Group & Time Group................................................................................................................................ 55
7.1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 55
7.1.2 Adding a Time Group ........................................................................................................................ 56
7.1.3 Adding an IP Group ........................................................................................................................... 57
7.2 IP Filter ......................................................................................................................................................... 57
7.2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 57
7.2.2 Adding an IP Filter Rule ..................................................................................................................... 59
7.2.3 Example of IP Filter ........................................................................................................................... 60
7.3 MAC Filter .................................................................................................................................................... 62
7.3.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 62
7.3.2 Adding the MAC Filter Rule ............................................................................................................... 64
7.3.3 Example of MAC Filter ...................................................................................................................... 65
7.4 Port Filter ..................................................................................................................................................... 67
7.4.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 67
7.4.2 Adding the Port Filter Rule ................................................................................................................ 68
7.4.3 Example of Port Filter ....................................................................................................................... 69
7.5 Web Filter .................................................................................................................................................... 72
7.5.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 72
7.5.2 Add a Web Filter Rule ....................................................................................................................... 73
7.5.3 Adding a Web Category .................................................................................................................... 75
7.5.4 Example of Web Filter ....................................................................................................................... 77
7.6 Multi-WAN Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 80
7.6.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 80
7.6.2 Custom Policy Rule ............................................................................................................................ 80
7.6.3 Example of Custom Policy ................................................................................................................. 82
8 Bandwidth Control ............................................................................................................................................. 84
8.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 84
8.2 Configuring Automatic Bandwidth Control .................................................................................................. 84
8.3 Manual Bandwidth Control .......................................................................................................................... 84
8.4 Example of Manual Bandwidth Control ....................................................................................................... 86
8.4.1 Networking requirement .................................................................................................................. 86
8.4.2 Configuration procedure ................................................................................................................... 86
8.4.3 Verification ........................................................................................................................................ 88
9 VPN Service ........................................................................................................................................................ 89
9.1 PPTP/L2TP Client .......................................................................................................................................... 89
9.2 PPTP/L2TP Server ......................................................................................................................................... 91
9.3 IPSec ............................................................................................................................................................. 93
9.4 Example of PPTP/L2TP Configuration .......................................................................................................... 97
9.4.1 Networking requirement .................................................................................................................. 97
9.4.2 Solution ............................................................................................................................................. 97
9.4.3 Configuration procedure ................................................................................................................... 98
9.4.4 Verification ...................................................................................................................................... 101
9.5 Example of IPSec Configuration ................................................................................................................. 104
9.5.1 Networking requirement ................................................................................................................ 104
9.5.2 Solution ........................................................................................................................................... 104
9.5.3 Configuration procedure ................................................................................................................. 104
9.5.4 Verification ...................................................................................................................................... 107
10 Security .................................................................................................................................................... 108
10.1 IP-MAC Binding ........................................................................................................................................ 108
10.1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 108
10.1.2 Adding an IP-MAC Binding Rule .................................................................................................... 109
10.1.3 Example of IP-MAC Binding .......................................................................................................... 110
10.2 Firewall ..................................................................................................................................................... 113
11 Captive Portal ........................................................................................................................................... 115
11.1 Basic Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 115
11.1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 115
11.1.2 Enabling Captive Portal ................................................................................................................. 116
11.2 User Management ................................................................................................................................... 117
11.2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 117
11.2.2 Adding Authentication-free Host .................................................................................................. 118
11.2.3 Adding a Web Account.................................................................................................................. 119
11.3 Example of Web Authentication .............................................................................................................. 120
11.3.1 Networking requirement .............................................................................................................. 120
11.3.2 Solution ......................................................................................................................................... 120
11.3.3 Configuration procedure ............................................................................................................... 120
11.3.4 Verification .................................................................................................................................... 122
12 PPPoE Authentication .............................................................................................................................. 124
12.1 Basic Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 124
12.1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 124
12.1.2 Enabling PPPoE Authentication .................................................................................................... 126
12.2 User Management ................................................................................................................................... 127
12.2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 127
12.2.2 Adding a PPPoE Account ............................................................................................................... 128
12.3 Example of PPPoE Authentication ........................................................................................................... 129
12.3.1 Networking requirement .............................................................................................................. 129
12.3.2 Solution ......................................................................................................................................... 129
12.3.3 Configuration procedure ............................................................................................................... 129
12.3.4 Verification .................................................................................................................................... 132
13 WiFi via WeChat ....................................................................................................................................... 135
13.1 WiFi via WeChat ....................................................................................................................................... 135
13.1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 135
13.1.2 Enabling WiFi via WeChat ............................................................................................................. 139
13.2 Example of WiFi via WeChat .................................................................................................................... 139
13.2.1 Networking requirement .............................................................................................................. 139
13.2.2 Solution ......................................................................................................................................... 139
13.2.3 Configuration procedure ............................................................................................................... 140
13.2.4 Verification .................................................................................................................................... 142
14 Virtual Server ........................................................................................................................................... 143
14.1 Port Forwarding ....................................................................................................................................... 143
14.1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 143
14.1.2 Adding Port Forwarding ................................................................................................................ 144
14.1.3 Example of Port Forwarding ......................................................................................................... 145
14.2 UPnP ........................................................................................................................................................ 147
14.3 DMZ Host ................................................................................................................................................. 148
14.3.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 148
14.3.2 Enabling DMZ Host ....................................................................................................................... 148
14.4 DDNS ........................................................................................................................................................ 149
14.4.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 149
14.4.2 Adding a DDNS rule....................................................................................................................... 150
14.4.3 Example of DDNS .......................................................................................................................... 151
15 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 155
15.1 Login Password ........................................................................................................................................ 155
15.1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 155
15.1.2 Modify the Login Password ........................................................................................................... 156
15.2 Reboot ..................................................................................................................................................... 156
15.2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 156
15.2.2 Manual Reboot ............................................................................................................................. 157
15.2.3 Automatic Reboot ......................................................................................................................... 157
15.3 Backup/Restore ........................................................................................................................................ 158
15.3.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 158
15.3.2 Steps for Backing up Configuration ............................................................................................... 158
15.3.3 Steps for Restoring the Configuration ........................................................................................... 158
15.4 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................................... 158
15.4.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 158
15.4.2 Steps for Local Upgrade ................................................................................................................ 159
15.4.3 Steps for Online Upgrade .............................................................................................................. 159
15.5 Restore Factory Settings .......................................................................................................................... 160
15.5.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 160
15.5.2 Restoring Factory Settings via WEB UI of the Router.................................................................... 160
15.5.3 Restoring Factory Settings via Reset Button ................................................................................. 161
15.6 System Time ............................................................................................................................................. 161
15.6.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 161
15.6.2 Manual Setup ................................................................................................................................ 161
15.7 Remote WEB Management ..................................................................................................................... 162
15.7.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 162
15.7.2 Configuring Remote WEB Management ....................................................................................... 163
15.7.3 Example of Remote WEB Management ........................................................................................ 163
15.8 Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................................... 164
15.8.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 164
15.8.2 Diagnosis with the Ping Command ............................................................................................... 165
15.8.3 Diagnosis with Traceroute ............................................................................................................ 166
16 System Status ........................................................................................................................................... 168
16.1 System Info .............................................................................................................................................. 168
16.2 Live Users ................................................................................................................................................. 169
16.3 Traffic Statistics ........................................................................................................................................ 171
16.4 Defense Logs ............................................................................................................................................ 172
16.5 System Logs.............................................................................................................................................. 173
SYS
5GHz
2.4GHz
WAN/LAN
1 Get to Know Your Device
1.1 Overview
Tenda W15E is a 1200 Mbps 11AC dual-band wireless router dedicated for small and medium enterprises and chain hotels. With high-performance processor operating at a frequency of as high as 900 MHz, W15E supports up to 4 WAN ports, and integrates WeChat authentication, Web authentication, multi-WAN load balancing, and intelligent bandwidth control. Powered by the Beamforming+ technology, it boasts excellent wireless stability, allowing connection to a maximum number of 50 clients, including 40 wireless clients. It also supports IPSec/PPTP/L2TP VPN service.
1.2 Features
By default, W15E has 1 WAN port and 4 LAN ports.
With two external 2.4 GHz and two external 5 GHz omnidirectional antennas, and the built-in independent low noise power amplifier, it can provide stable coverage for an area of 300 square meters.
Support multi-WAN policy to effectively prevent network congestion.
Support intelligent bandwidth control for appropriate utilization of network resources.
Support PPTP/L2TP server mode, which is mainly used by company headquarter, and the PPTP/L2TP client mode, which is mainly used by branch offices.
Support IPSec VPN service for the data integrity verification, packet replay attack protection, data encryption, and so on.
Support captive portal, PPPoE authentication, and WiFi via WeChat. Only authenticated users can access the internet through the router.
Resourceful URL database for effective internet access control on employees.
Support online firmware upgrade.
1.3 Appearance
1.3.1 Front Panel
The following describes the LED status.
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LED
Description
SYS
When booting, Solid on indicates that the system is powered on; after the system is started, Solid on indicates that the system is faulty; Blinking indicates that the system works properly, and Off indicates that the system is not powered on.
2.4 GHz
Solid on: The 2.4 GHz wireless function is enabled but no data is transmitted; Blinking: Data is transmitted at 2.4 GHz; Off: The 2.4 GHz wireless function is disabled.
5 GHz
Solid on: The 5 GHz wireless function is enabled but no data is transmitted; Blinking: Data is transmitted at 5 GHz; Off: The 5 GHz wireless function is disabled.
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WAN port 1 LED. Solid on: No data is transmitted through WAN port 1. Blinking: Data is transmitted through WAN port 1. Off: No device connects to WAN port 1, or connection is faulty.
2/3/4
WAN/LAN 2/3/4 LEDs. By default, they are LAN port LEDs.
Solid on: No data is transmitted. Blinking: Data is transmitted. Off: No device connects to these ports, or connection is faulty.
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LAN port 5 LED. Solid on: No data is transmitted through LAN port 5. Blinking: Data is transmitted through LAN port 5. Off: No device connects to LAN port 5, or connection is faulty.
Port and Button
Description
Power
Power jack. Power on the device using the power adapter included with the package.
Reset
Reset button. After the wireless router is powered on, use a paper clip to hold down the Reset button for 8 seconds to restore factory settings.
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It is the WAN port used to connect to the internet using Ethernet cable. The Ethernet cable may be cable connected to the ADSL modem, optical modem, or cable modem, or provided by the ISP.
2/3/4
They are WAN/LAN ports. By default, they are LAN ports. You can log in to the router web UI to change.
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It is the LAN port used to connect to devices, such as computers and switches.
1.3.2 Rear Panel
1.3.3 Label
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(2)
(1)
(3)
(1): IP address of the router. You can use this IP address to log in to the web UI of the router. (2): Serial number of the router. (3): Default wireless network name (WiFi name) of the router.
The clients can scan and connect to the wireless network, and log in to the web UI of the router for setting.
After the router connects to the internet, if the WiFi name has not been changed, the wireless client can scan and connect to it to access the internet.
1.4 Packing List
The package includes the following items:
If any item is missing, or damaged, please keep the original package and contact the local reseller or distributor immediately.
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Environment
Temperature
Humidity
Operating environment
0℃ ~ 40℃
10%RH - 90%RH (non-condensing)
Storage environment
-40℃ ~ 70℃
5%RH - 90%RH (non-condensing)
2 Installing the Router
2.1 Installation Notes
Follow the notes below to avoid device damages or personal injuries caused by misoperation.
2.1.1 Safety Precautions
Power on the device using the power adapter included with the package.
Make sure that the input voltage matches the value specified on the label of the device.
Make sure that the device is positioned at a place with good ventilation.
Do not remove the housing of the device.
Before cleaning the device, disconnect it from the power supply. Do not scrub the device with any liquid.
Position the device away from powerline, electric lamp, and power system.
2.1.2 Environmental Requirements
Temperature and Humidity
Anti-static Precautions
To prevent static interference, keep the air in the ambient environment clean. Regularly perform dedusting. Make sure that the device is grounded properly.
Lightning Protection
To protect the device against lightning stroke or strong current, do the following:
Make sure that the power receptacle and workbench are grounded properly.
Connect the cables to the device properly to avoid generating internal lightning induction. If outdoor cabling is required, it is advisable to deploy a signal lightning arrester.
Workbench
Make sure that the workbench is stable and sturdy enough.
Place the device in a well-ventilated environment. Keep at least 10 cm space on all sides for cooling.
Do not place heavy objects on the device.
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2.2 Installing the Router
Step 1 Place the router upside down on the workbench, and paste the four pad stickers into the round recesses
in the coroner of the device.
Step 2 Place the router right side up on the workbench, and adjust the position of the antennas. See the
following figure.
2.3 Connecting the Router
Step 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the WAN port.
Step 2 Connect the router to other network devices (such as servers and computers) using the Ethernet cable.
Check whether the connection is proper. Connect the router with the receptacle using the power
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adapter included with the package.
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3 Internet Connection
Setup
Step 1 Set the local connection of your computer to Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS
server address automatically. See Configure IP Address of Your Computer in Appendix 1 for detailed
instructions.
Step 2 Start a browser, enter tendawifi.com or 192.168.0.1, and press Enter. Click Start.
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Step 3 The system automatically detects your internet connection type. Enter related values according to the
on-screen instructions, and click Next.
Step 4 Set your SSID and WiFi password, and click Next.
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---End
By default, the Set the wireless password as login password is enabled. You can also disable this option and customize your login password.
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Wait a second for the completion of settings. For more settings, visit http://www.tendacn.com to download user guide of the router.
By default, the wireless network has no password. You need to reconnect to the WiFi signal once the SSID and/or WiFi password is changed.
By default, the SSID of the 2.4 GHz network is Tenda_XXXXXX (see the label at the bottom of the router), and the SSID of the 5 GHz network is Tenda_XXXXXX_5G.
The computer can connect to the WiFi signal only when a wireless adapter is installed on it.
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4 Managing Devices
4.1 Log in to the Router Web UI
Step 1 Set the local connection of your computer to Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS
server address automatically. See Configure IP Address of Your Computer in Appendix 1 for detailed
instructions.
Step 2 Start a browser, enter tendawifi.com or 192.168.0.1, and press Enter.
Step 3 Enter your login password, and press Login.
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Click here to logout
---End
The router web UI appears.
4.2 Log out of the Router Web UI
If you log in to the web UI of the router and perform no operation within 5 minutes, the router logs you out. Clicking Logout in the upper right corner of the web UI can log you out as well.
4.3 Web UI Layout
The web UI is composed of three parts, including the level-1 and level-2 navigation bars, and configuration area.
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No.
Name
Description
❶
Level-1 navigation bar
The navigation bar displays the level-1 function menu of the router. Choosing the function in level-1 navigation bar will expand the corresponding level-2 navigation bars.
❷
Level-2 navigation bar
The navigation bars display the function menu of the router. When you select a function in level-2 navigation bar, the configuration of the function appears in the configuration area.
❸
Configuration area
It enables you to view and modify configuration.
Button
Description
It is used to save the configuration on the current page and enable the configuration to take effect.
It is used to cancel the unsaved configuration on the current page.
It is used to log you out and redirect you back to the login page.
1
2
3
Common buttons description
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5 Network Settings
This Chapter includes the following sections:
Internet Settings: This module enables to view and modify the internet settings of the router.
WAN Parameters: This module enables you to modify the WAN parameters, including WAN speed, MTU, and MAC address.
LAN Settings: This module enables you to modify the LAN IP, and the related parameters of DHCP server, and assign static IP address to clients.
Port Mirroring: This module enables you to set the port mirroring function of the router.
Static Routing: This module enables you to view the routing information and configure static routing.
Any IP: By default, this function is disabled. It allows clients with any IP address to access the internet through the router. After being disabled, clients that have connected to the router can access the internet with any IP address.
DNS Cache: It is used to enable/disable the DNS Cache and set the DNS cache limit.
5.1 Network Settings
This module enables you to configure internet settings. To modify the internet settings, choose Network > LAN Settings.
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Parameter
Description
WAN Ports
It is used to configure the number of WAN ports, and view the status of RJ45 ports (connection status and types of the ports).One WAN port is enabled by default.
If you modify the number of WAN ports, the status of RJ45 ports changes as well. See the following figure.
The ports connect properly.
No devices connect to the port, or connection is faulty.
Connection Type
The router provides three connection types:
PPPoE: The ISP, such as China Telecom and China Unicom, provides the username and password. To access the internet, you have to enter the PPPoE username and password if your computer is connected to the ISP without a router.
Dynamic IP: The ISP, such as China Telecom and China Unicom, does not provide the username or password. To access the internet, you just need to connect the Ethernet cable to your computer if your computer is connected to the ISP without a router.
Static IP: The ISP, such as China Telecom and Unicom, provides a fixed IP address. To access the internet, you have to configure the static IP address on your computer if your computer is connected to the ISP without a router.
PPPoE Username and PPPoE Password
They are available when the connection type of PPPoE is enabled. To obtain the information, ask your ISP.
IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway,
They are available when the connection type of Static IP is enabled. To obtain the
Parameter description
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Parameter
Description
Primary/Secondary DNS
information, ask your ISP.
Connection Status
It specifies the connection status of WAN ports. The connection status includes:
Connected: The router connects to the internet successfully.
Connecting…: The router is connecting to the internet.
Disconnected: The router is disconnected, or connection fails. In this case, check your internet settings, or ask your ISP.
For other connection status, take appropriate measures according to the on-screen instructions.
5.1.1 PPPoE
PPPoE enables you to use the username and password provided by the ISP to access the internet. The following describes the configuration steps.
Step 1 Choose Network > Internet Settings. The page displays the parameters for the function. Step 2 Connection Type: Select PPPoE. Step 3 PPPoE Username and Password: Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. Step 4 Click OK.
---End
Wait a second. You can access the internet when the connection status is Connected.
5.1.2 Dynamic IP
If the ISP does not provide information for internet connection, or your computer is set to automatically obtain the IP address, the connection type is Dynamic IP. The following describes the configuration steps.
Step 1 Choose Network > Internet Setup. The page displays the parameters for the function. Step 2 Connection Type: Select Dynamic IP. Step 3 Click OK.
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---End
Wait a second. You can access the internet when the connection status is Connected.
5.1.3 Static IP
If your ISP provides a fixed IP address, you can choose Static IP as the connection type. The following describes the configuration steps.
Step 1 Choose Network > Internet Setup. The page displays the parameters for the function. Step 2 Connection Type: Select Static IP. Step 3 IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary/Secondary DNS: Enter the relevant values provided by your
ISP.
Step 4 Click OK.
---End
Wait a second. You can access the internet when the connection status is Connected.
5.2 WAN Parameters
5.2.1 Overview
This section enables you to modify the WAN parameters in case that you cannot access the internet after configuring the internet settings. To access the page, choose Network > WAN Parameters.
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Parameter
Description
WAN Speed
It specifies the WAN speed of the router. Auto-negotiation is selected by default. You are recommended to retain the default value.
MTU
Maximum transmission unit (MTU). It specifies the size of the largest data packet that can be transmitted by the router. You are recommended to retain the default value.
MAC Address
It is used to clone a MAC address for the WAN port. If the router cannot access the internet after you configure the internet settings, it maybe that the ISP has bound the connection information with a MAC address. In this case, you can try to clone the MAC address, and access the internet again.
Current MAC: It specifies the current MAC address of the WAN port of the router.
Default MAC: It is used to restore the MAC address of the WAN port of the router to factory settings.
Clone Local Host’s MAC: It is used to clone the MAC address of the computer that is currently logged in to the router to the WAN port of the router.
Manual: Manually enter the MAC address to be cloned to the WAN port of the router.
FastNAT
It is used to improve the forwarding performance of NAT.
Parameter description
5.2.2 Configuring MAC Address Cloning
Step 1 Choose Network > WAN Parameters. Step 2 MAC address: Select Clone Local Host’s MAC or Manual from the drop-down list box. If you choose
Manual, enter the MAC address that you want to clone.
Step 3 Click OK.
---End
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Make sure that the MAC address cloned is the MAC address of the computer that can access the internet without the router.
5.3 LAN Settings
5.3.1 Overview
This section enables you to modify the IP address of the LAN port, DHCP server parameters, and to bind/unbind the MAC address and IP address of the clients. To access the page, choose Network > LAN Settings.
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