Tenda W368R, W268R User Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................... 1

1.1 Product Features .............................................. 2

1.2 Package Contents .............................................4

1.3 LED Indicator and Port Description......................4

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation.................................... 7

2.1 How to Install the Router.....................................7

2.2 Network Application Plan.....................................9

Chapter 3 How to Login to the Router.......................... 10

3.1 How to Set the Network Configurations ............... 10

3.2 Login to the Router........................................... 12

Chapter 4: Quick Setup Guide .................................... 14

4.1 Setup Wizard...................................................14

Chapter 5: Advanced Settings .................................... 20

5.1 LAN Settings.................................................. 20

5.2 WAN Settings .................................................. 21

5.3 MAC Address Clone .......................................... 24

5.4 DNS Settings................................................... 25

Chapter 6: Wireless Setting........................................ 26

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6.1 Basic Settings.................................................. 26

6.2 Wireless Security Setting................................... 28

6.3 Advanced Settings............................................ 31

6.4 WPS Settings................................................... 32

6.5 WDS Settings .................................................. 35

6.6 Wireless Access Control..................................... 36

6.7 Connection Status............................................ 37

Chapter 7: DHCP Server ............................................ 38

7.1 DHCP Settings ................................................. 38

7.2 DHCP List and Binding ...................................... 39

Chapter 8 Virtual Server............................................ 40

8.1 Port Range Forwarding...................................... 40

8.2 DMZ Settings................................................... 42

8.3 UPNP Settings ................................................. 43

Chapter 9 Traffic Control............................................ 44

9.1 Traffic Control.................................................. 44

Chapter10 URL Monitor .............................................. 46

10.1 URL Monitor................................................... 46

Chapter 11: Security Settings..................................... 48

11.1 Client Filter Settings ....................................... 48

11.2 URL Filter Settings ........................................ 49

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11.3 MAC Address Filter........................................ 50

11.4 Prevent Network Attack................................... 52

11.5 Remote Web Management ............................... 53

11.6 WAN Ping .................................................... 54

Chapter12 Routing Setting......................................... 55

12.1 Routing Table................................................. 55

Chapter 13 System Tools ........................................... 56

13.1 Time Settings ................................................ 56

13.2 DDNS ........................................................... 57

13.3 Backup/Restore Settings ................................. 58

13.4 Restore to Factory Default Setting................... 60

13.5 Upgrade Firmware .......................................... 61

13.6 Reboot the Router .......................................... 61

13.7 Password Change ........................................... 62

13.8 System Log ................................................... 63

13.9 Logout.......................................................... 63

Appendix 1 ： Glossary ............................................... 64

Appendix 2: Ask and Question.................................... 66

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Tenda 11N Wireless Broadband Router!

W268R utilizes advanced MIMO technology and increases over 8 times transmission range of ordinary 802.11g products. Compatible with IEEE802.11n (Draft 4.0) and IEEE802.11g/b standards, it can provide up to 150Mbps stable transmission rate. Additionally, it includes router, wireless access point, four-port switch and firewall in one, dedicated to SOHOs (Small Office/Home Office) and family networking.

It supports WDS (Wireless Distribution System) function for repeating and amplifying the signals to extend the wireless network coverage. Besides, the Router also supports all of the latest wireless security features, such as 64/128-bit WEP , WPA, WPA2, WPA&WPA and WPS (PBC and PIN) encryption methods, packet filtering and port forwarding, to prevent unauthorized access and protect your network against malicious attack.

In addition, URL and MAC address filtering can take it easy for parents and network administrator to manage network

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life and QoS bandwidth control over specific computer’s downloading speed is supported as well. Moreover , UPnP and WMM support can smooth your MSN voice better, and the included Setup Wizard on CD-ROM will be easy and fast for non-savvy users to install the device and access to the Internet.

1.1 Product Features

¾ Includes router, wireless access point, four-port switch

and firewall in one

¾ Provides up to 150Mbps uploading and downloading

speed

¾ Supports two WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) encryption

methods: PBC and PIN

¾ Compliant to IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b,

IEEE802.3 and IEEE802.3u standards

¾ Supports over 8 times transmission range of 11G

products

¾ Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA&WPA2

encryption methods

¾ Supports RTS/CTS protocol and data partitioning

function

¾ Provides one 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet

WAN port

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¾ Provides four 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet

LAN ports

¾ Supports xDSL/Cable MODEM, static and dynamic IP in

community networking

¾ Supports remote/local Web management ¾ Supports WMM to better smooth your voice and video ¾ Supports SSID stealth mode and access control based

over MAC address (up to 30 entries)

¾ Supports Auto MDI/MDIX ¾ Supports wireless Roaming technology for high-efficient

wireless connections

¾ Supports auto negotiation/manual mode for

802.11b/802.11g/802.11n

¾ Supports UPnP and DDNS ¾ Supports Firefox 1.0, IE5.5 or above ¾ Supports SNTP ¾ Supports virtual server, DMZ host ¾ Built-in firewall for hacker's attack prevention ¾ Supports DHCP server/client ¾ Supports auto wireless channel selection ¾ Supports LAN access control to the Internet ¾ Provides syslog to record the status of the router ¾ Supports WDS wireless network extension ¾ Supports QoS function ¾ Built-in two omni-directional antennas

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1.2 Package Contents

Please unpack the box and check the following items:

¾ One W268R 11N Wireless Broadband Router ¾ One Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Power Adapter ¾ One CD-ROM

If any of listed items are missing or damaged, please contact the Tenda reseller from whom you purchased for replacement immediately.

1.3 LED Indicator and Port Description

Front Panel and LED Indicator Show

LED indicator description on front panel (from L to R)

POWER

When turns green, Always ON indicates the power connects well.

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SYS

When turns green, blinking indicates the system runs well.

WPS

When blinking, it indicat es t he de vice is neg otiatin g with client in WPS mode.

WLAN

Wireless signal LED indicator . When turns green, blinking indicates the wireless function is enabled;

LAN (4,3,2,1)

Wired local network LED indicator . Alw ays ON indicates it is connected with Ethernet device; blinking indicates the device is transmitting and/or receiving data.

WAN

Wide area network indicator. Always ON indicates the Router’s WAN port is connected well; blinking indicates the port is being transmitted and received data packets.

Back Panel Show：

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Rear Panel From L to R：（）

POWER

The jack is for power adapter connection. Please use the included 9V DC power adapter.

WAN

A 100Mbps Ethernet port, can be connected with MODEM, Switch, Router and other Ethernet device for Internet connecting to DSL MODEM, Cable MODEM and ISP.

LAN (1, 2, 3, 4)

4 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports can be connected with Ethernet switch, Ethernet router and NIC card.

RESET

The system reset button. Press this button for 7 seconds, the settings configured in this device will be deleted and it will restore the settings to the default one.

WLAN/WPS

WPS button. Press it for 1 second, the WPS feature will be enabled and WPS indicator will be shown blinking.

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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. For better wireless performance, please put the device in the middle of wireless coverage area.

1. 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.

2. Please connect the LAN port of the R outer to the network

adapter of your computer with a cable.

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3. Please connect your broadband line provided by your ISP

to the WAN port.

4. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive,

double click the “Setup” icon and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Or you can enter the Router’s Web page to configure i t. (More details please refer to Chapter 3.)

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2.2 Network Application Plan

Usually wireless LAN Network is deployed in a planned environment where each access point is located in a steady place with certain wireless coverage area for communication service. Generally speaking, it is in the center of the area to reduce “dead spot”.

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Chapter 3 How to Login to the Router

The chapter mainly presents how to enter the Router’s Web page. After you have finished the hardware installation, the following steps will assist you to set the network configurations for you computer.

3.1 How to Set the Network Configurations

1. On your computer desktop right click “My Network

Places” and select “Properties”.

2. Right click “Local Area Network Connection” and

select “Properties”.

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

“Properties”.

4． Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and

“Obtain DNS server address automatically”. Click “OK” to save the configurations.

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Or select “Use the following IP address” and enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway as follows:

IP Address: 192.168.0.XXX：(XXX is a number from 2~254) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1

Certainly you need to input the DNS server address provided by your ISP. Otherwise, you can use the Router’s default gateway as the DNS proxy server. Click “OK” to save the configurations.

3.2 Login to the Router

1. To access the Router’s Web-based interface, launch a

web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and enter the Router’s default IP address, http://192.168.0.1. Press “Enter”.

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2． Input the “admin” in both User Name and Password.

Click “OK”.

3. If you enter the correct user name and password, the

screen will be the next one.

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Chapter 4: Quick Setup Guide

This chapter deals with how to access the Internet quickly. Please follow this guide to connect your Router to the Internet.

4.1 Setup Wizard

1. Here is the “Welcome to Setup Wizard” for configurin g

your Router quickly. Click “Next”.

2. In this screen, select one mode of your Internet

connection you use. If you are not clear, press the “Detect” button or contact your Internet Service Provider, and click “Next”.

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ADSL Virtual Dial-up (Via PPPoE)

Enter the Account and Password provided by your ISP, and click “Next”.

For example

：

Dynamic IP (Via DHCP)

If your connection mode is Dynamic IP, it means your IP address keeps changing every time you connect. Y ou do not need to enter the information like other modes. Click “Next” and “Save” to finish the settings.

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Static IP

In this screen, fill the network address information from your ISP in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and Primary DNS server fields and click “Next”.

For example：

ISP provides the following TCP/IP parameters as follows：

IP Address：192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask：255.255.255.0 Gateway：192.168.1.1 Primary DNS Server：192.168.1.2 Alternate DNS Server：202.96.134.133

Click “Save” to complete the setup wizard. The Router will

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record the settings you made. To activate the settings, it is recommended to select “Reboot the Router” from “System Tool” of the left menu. few minutes and DO NOT power off it.

Click the “System Status” in the left menu of the Web-based Utility to find out the current network and system information. If the “Connection Status” is “Connected”, Congratulations you on completing the Router’s basic settings. You are on the Internet now. If you want to configure more, please proceed to the following explanations for Advanced Settings.

It is rebooting now, please wait for a

L2TP

L2TP Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP.

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User Name: Enter L2TP username. Password: Enter L2TP password. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit, you may need to change

it for optimal performance with your specific ISP . 1400 is the default MTU. Address Mode: Select “Static” if your ISP supplies you with the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. In most cases, select Dynamic.

IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP. Default Gateway:

your ISP.

Enter the Default Gateway supplied by

PPTP

PPTP Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP. User Name: Enter PPTP username provided by your ISP.

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Password: Enter PPTP password provided by your ISP. Address Mode: Select “Static” if your ISP supplies you with

the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. In most cases, select Dynamic.

IP Address: Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP. Default Gateway: Enter the Default Gateway supplied by

your ISP.

Enter the PPTP IP address supplied by your ISP .

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Chapter 5: Advanced Settings

5.1 LAN Settings

LAN Settings are for the basic TCP/IP parameters of LAN ports.

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

seen on your local network, which is unchangeable.

 IP Address: The Router’s LAN IP addresses (not your

PC’s IP address). 192.168.0.1 is the default value.

 Subnet Mask: It’s shown the Router’s subnet mask

for measurement of the network size. 255.255.255.0 is the default value.

 IMPORTANT:Once you modify the IP address, you

need to remember it for the Web-based Utility login next time.

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5.2 WAN Settings

After you have selected the ISP connection type in “Setup Wizard” and you want to modify the related settings, here you can modify and configure the settings in details.

Virtual Dial-up

PPPoE（）

 Connection Mode: Show your current connection

mode.

 Account: Enter them provided by your ISP.  Password: Enter them provided by your ISP.  MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. It is the size of

largest datagram that can be sent over a network. The

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default value is 1492. Do NOT modify it unless necessary . But if when some specific website or web application software can not be open or enabled, have a try to change the MTU value as 1450, 1400, etc.

 Service Name: It is defined as a set of characteristics

that are applied to a PPPoE connection. Enter it if provided. Do NOT modify it unless necessary.

 AC Name: Enter it if provid ed. Do NOT modify it unless

necessary.

 Connect Automatically: Connect automatically to the

Internet after rebooting the system or connection failure.

 Connect Manually: Connect to the Internet by users

manually.

 Connect on Demand: Re-establish your connection to

the Internet after the specific time (Max Idle Time). Zero means your Internet connection at all time. Otherwise, enter the minutes to be elapsed before you want to disconnect the Internet access.

 Connect on Fixed Time: Connect to the Internet

during the time you fix.

Notice:

The “Connect on Fixed Time” can be deployed only when you have set the current time in “Time Settings” from “System Tools”.

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Static IP

If your connection mode, static IP is chosen, you can modify the following addressing information.  IP Address: Here enter the WAN IP address provided

by your ISP.

 Subnet Mask: Enter the WAN Subnet Mask here.  Gateway: Enter the WAN Gateway here.  Primary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS server

provided by your ISP.

 Secondary DNS Server: Enter the secondary DNS.

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5.3 MAC Address Clone

This page is for the Router’s MAC address to WAN.

Some ISPs require end-user's MAC address to access their network. This feature copies the MAC address of your network device to the Router.  MAC Address: The MAC address to be registered with

your Internet service provider.

 Clone MAC Address: Register your PC's MAC address.  Restore Default MAC Address: Restore to the default

hardware MAC address.

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5.4 DNS Settings

DNS is short for Domain Name System (or Service), an Internet service that translate domain names into IP addresses which are provided by your Internet Service Provider. Please consult your Internet Service Provider for details if you do not have them.

 DNS: Click the checkbox to enable the DNS server. The

Router’s DHCP sever will answer the client’s requests and distribute DNS address.

 Primary DNS Address: Enter the necessary address

provided by your ISP.

 Secondary DNS Address: Enter the second address if

your ISP provides, which is optional.

Notice:

After the settings are completed, reboot the device to activate the modified settings.

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