Tenda W301A User Manual
300Mbps Wireless Access Point
W301A
300Mbps Wireless Access Point
User Guide
300Mbps Wireless Access Point
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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview............................................................1
1.1 Product Features................................................2
1.2 Package Contents...............................................2
Chapter 2 Product Installation.........................................................4
Chapter 3 Configuration Guide........................................................5
3.1 Web Login...........................................................5
3.2 Setup Wizard.......................................................6
3.3 Wireless Access Point (AP) Mode.......................7
3.4 Bridge (WDS) Mode.............................................8
3.5 Running Status.................................................11
3.6 LAN Settings.....................................................13
Chapter 4 Wireless Settings..........................................................14
4.1 Basic Settings...................................................14
4.1.1 Access Point (AP) Mode........................14
4.1.2 Bridge (WDS) Mode................................18
4.2 Security Settings..................................................24
4.2.1 AP Security Setting................................24
4.2.2 WDS Security Setting.............................32
4.3 Advanced Settings...............................................35
4.4 Access Control.....................................................37
4.5 Connection Status................................................38
Chapter 5 SNMP Setting................................................................39
5.1 SNMP Introduction............................................39
5.2 SNMP Setting....................................................39
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Chapter 6 System Tools.................................................................41
6.1 Password Change.............................................41
6.2 Restore to Factory............................................42
6.3 Backup/Restore................................................43
6.4 Time Settings....................................................43
6.5 Reboot System..................................................45
6.6 Firmware Upgrade.............................................45
6.7 Syslog...............................................................46
Appendix I: Glossary.....................................................................48
Appendix II: TCP/IP Address Setting.............................................50
Appendix : WDS Application Instances.....................................53
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
W301A is a wireless Access Point based on the latest IEEE802.11n
standard while at the same time being backwards compatible with
IEEE802.11b/g devices. Adopting the advanced “Multiple in and Multiple
out” (MIMO) technology, it can provide a maximum of 300Mbps stable
transmitting rate for wireless users. With appropriate Power over
Ethernet (POE) support, you only need to run one cable to the AP to
deliver both data and power. Ceiling mounted design and POE
technology make it couldn't be easier for family, enterprise, and hotel
users to extend wireless networks indoors. Unique Watchdog technology
makes AP working more stably and wireless network running normally
for a long time.
Wireless AP and WDS working modes support wireless AP, wireless
Repeater, wireless Point-to-Point (P2P) Bridge, and wireless
Point-to-Multipoint (P2MP) Bridge functions. Firstly, it can be used as a
wireless Hot Spot to enable the accesses of wireless users when in AP
mode. Secondly, it can be used as a Bridge to connect two or more wired
networks when it is in P2P or P2MP mode. Thirdly, it can also be used as
a wireless Repeater to expand your wireless network coverage area.
Furthermore, 64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), WPA-PSK,
WPA2-PSK, WPA&WPA2, 802.1X Authentication, and MAC Address
filter are all supported to protect your data and privacy. Gigabit LAN port
provides you higher LAN transmission rate. SNMP and Web-based
management interface make configuration easier than ever.
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1.1 Product Features
Ø Complies with the latest 802.11n and 802.11b/g standards
Ø Supports AP and WDS working modes
Ø Provides 300Mbps receiving and transmitting rate
Ø MIMO technology uses signal reflections to increase 8 times
transmission distance of 802.11g standard and efficiently reduce
“dead spots”
Ø One Gigabit Auto-negotiation LAN port supported for LAN
connection
Ø POE and external power supported
Ø SNMP and Web-based management interface
Ø 64/128-bit WEP encryption
Ø WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA&WPA2 encryption methods
Ø Auto MDI/ MDIX
Ø Wireless VLAN divisible for managing clients conveniently
Ø Client's access limited
Ø Watchdog designed to make device run stably
Ø Supports auto wireless channel selection
Ø Software controls the wireless signal on/ off and remotely controls
the wireless coverage area.
1.2 Package Contents
Please unpack the package and find the following items:
Ø One W301A Wireless AP
Ø One Power Adapter
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Ø Eight Screws
Ø One User Guide
Ø One Network Cable
Ø Four plastic covers
If any of listed items are missing or damaged, please contact the Tenda
reseller from whom you purchased for replacement immediately.
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Chapter 2 Product Installation
You are recommended to install the product after configuring the settings
of W301A according to the guide in chapter 3. The following steps take
AP mode for example.
1. Use the included power adapter to power on the AP. You can also
use POE power supply or POE switch to power on the AP.
2. Connect one end of the network cable to the LAN port of W301A,
and another end to your Ethernet broadband, switch or PC.
3. Connect wireless adapter to W301A.
Please refer to the topology below:
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Chapter 3 Configuration Guide
3.1 Web Login
Connect to W301A via wired cable and configure 192.168.0.x(x ranges
2-254) as your PC’s IP address, and 255.255.255.0 as subnet mask.
(Please refer to the Appendix II for details on TCP/IP setting)
Launch Internet Explorer. In the address bar, enter the AP’s default IP
address, 192.168.0.254. Press Enter key and the login screen will
appear. Enter admin both in the user name and password field.
Click OK to enter the welcome page of the device.
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You can select “Running Status”, ”LAN Settings”, “Wireless Settings”,
“SNMP Settings” and “System Tools” on the left menu. Click “Next” to
enter the wireless working mode setup page. W301A supports two
working modes: wireless AP (AP), Bridge (WDS). Select a working mode
to configure the settings. For more details please refer to the following
chapters.
3.2 Setup Wizard
Click “Next” in the first page and the next page appears.
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On this page, you can select wireless AP or Bridge to adapt different
wireless access environment.
3.3 Wireless Access Point (AP) Mode
Select “Wireless Access Point (AP)” and then click “Next” to enter the
basic settings.
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Fill in the following items according to the reminder information.
1. SSID: Set the SSID name of the device.
2. Channel: Select the wireless communication channel. The default is
channel 6.
After you finish the settings, click “Next” to enter the “Security Settings”
page as the picture below:
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“Security Settings” is used to encrypt the settings for AP and authorize
the wireless client to access the AP for security in wireless network.
Please refer to chapter 4.1.1.2 for detailed security setting specifications.
After finishing the settings, click “Next” to finish settings as the picture
below.
3.4 Bridge (WDS) Mode
Select “Setup Wizard” on the left menu and the working mode selection
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interface will appear as the picture below.
Select Bridge (WDS) and then click “Next”. You will enter the WDS setup
page as the picture below.
Bridge (WDS) working mode includes: Point to Point Bridge (WDS P2P),
Point to Multipoint Bridge (WDS P2MP), Wireless Repeater (Repeater).
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Users can select the mode according to need. Please refer to Chapter
4.1.2 for detailed introduction.
Click “Enable Scan”. AP will scan the available wireless device nearby
automatically and display them under the list (see the picture below).
Select the AP which you need to bridge and click “Next” to enter the
security setup interface. On the other hand, you can input the MAC
address of wireless device which you want to bridge manually and select
the corresponding channel.
After finish the settings, click “Next” to enter the “Security Setting” option
as the picture below.
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“WDS Security Setting” is used to encrypt the AP and authorize the
device to establish bridge. Only when the passwords of the devices in
bridge are consistent, the communication can get through normally.
After finishing the settings, click “Next” and “Save” to finish settings.
3.5 Running Status
This page shows the wireless AP’s current status, including wireless
status, LAN status and system information.
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l Wireless Status
It shows the current working status, including working mode, wireless
network mode, SSID, Channel, Encryption mode, etc.
l LAN Interface information
It shows LAN IP obtain way, MAC address, IP address, subnet mask,
etc.
l System information
It shows the device’s current software version, hardware version, etc.
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3.6 LAN Settings
This section mainly deals with LAN’s basic settings.
² Static IP The default IP address is 192.168.0.254. If necessary,
you can configure a new IP address, subnet mask and gateway
manually for the device.
² Dynamic IP Automatically obtain IP address, subnet mask and
gateway from DHCP server. (Unless you have got permission to
obtain this information from the uplink connected device, otherwise,
it is not recommended to select this way).
Note: If the LAN IP address is changed, you need use the new IP address
to login the wireless AP’s Web interface next time.
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Chapter 4 Wireless Settings
This chapter introduces you wireless settings in two working modes:
Access Point (AP) and Bridge (WDS), including basic settings, security
settings, advanced settings, access control, and connection status.
4.1 Basic Settings
This period introduces you the basic settings in AP mode and WDS
mode.
4.1.1 Access Point (AP) Mode
In this mode, the AP will act as a central hub for accesses from wireless
to wireless, wireless to wired, wireless to WAN. The most important is to
provide a wireless client access such as wireless network adapter
access.
4.1.1.1 Application and Topology Plan
The AP mode can convert the wired transmission into wireless signals. If
you have one wired cable connecting to Internet, and want to access the
Internet via wireless signals connecting to your notebook computer, this
mode fits perfectly.
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