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③ Select the AP you wish to connect to (The SSIDs of these two wireless networks become the

same now. You need to identify them by their MAC addresses.) . Click OK on the appearing
dialog box and then close scan.

④ Check the automatically populated SSID, channel and MAC address, etc of the remote AP.

Verify that all settings are correct and then click OK.

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⑤ Set the security key of Router 2 to the same as Router 1.

Click Wireless -> Security to set the security settings to match the remote device (Security Mode:
WPA2-PSK, Cipher Type: AES, Security Key: 12345678).

⑥ Click Advanced -> DHCP Server and disable the DHCP server on Router 2 (Disable DHCP

server on the local router that is used to extend the wireless network from the remote
Internet-enabled router).

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If WDS connection fails, try a different security mode and/or cipher type.

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Step 4: Configure PC3 & PC4

③ If PC 3 and PC 4 are set to static or fixed IP addresses (This is uncommon), change them to

"Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" from the
device. For details, see Appendix 1Configure PC TCP/IP Settings

Tip----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------­If PC 3 and PC 4 are already set to "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS
server address automatically" from the device, click Repair to repair the IP settings.

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④ Wait until your PC successfully obtains an IP address.

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Verify Bridge Connectivity:

④ On PC 3, Click Start -> Run.

⑤ Enter cmd and click OK.

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⑥ Input ping 192.168.2.1 and press Enter. If you get a screen as seen below, you have

successfully implemented WDS.

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1 WDS feature can only be implemented between 2 WDS-capable wireless devices. Plus, SSID,
channel, security settings and security key must be exactly the same on both such devices.
2 To ensure a proper wireless connection, do not change any settings on the two devices after
WDS is successfully implemented.

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2.2 Wireless Security

Click Wireless -> Wireless Security to enter the Wireless Security screen. Here you can define a
security key to secure your wireless network against unauthorized accesses.

Configuration Procedures:

① Select the wireless network (SSID) you wish to encrypt.
② Configure security mode, cipher type and security key.
③ Click OK to save your settings.

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1. Open: Wireless speed can reach up to 54Mbps if WEP - Open is selected.

2. Shared: Wireless speed can reach up to 54Mbps if WEP - Shared is selected.

3. Default key: Select a key to be effective for the current WEP encryption. For example, if you

select Key 1, wireless clients must join your wireless network using this Key 1.

4. WPA-PSK: WPA personal, support AES and TKIP cipher types.

5. WPA2-PSK: WPA2 personal, support AES, TKIP and TKIP+AES cipher types.

6. WPA/WPA2-PSK mixed: If selected, both WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK secured wireless clients
can join your wireless network.

7. AES: If selected, wireless speed can reach up to 300Mbps.

8. TKIP: If selected, wireless speed can reach up to 54Mbps.

9. TKIP+AES: If selected, both AES and TKIP secured wireless clients can join your wireless

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2.3 Wireless Access Control

Specify a list of devices to "Permit" or "Forbid" a connection to your wireless network via the
devices’ MAC Addresses.
Click Wireless -> Wireless Access Control to enter the configuration screen.
There are three options available: Disable, Forbid and Permit.

A. If you want to allow all wireless clients to join your wireless network, select Disable.
B. If you want to allow ONLY the specified wireless clients to join your wireless network, select

Permit.

C. If you want to disallow ONLY the specified wireless clients to join your wireless network, select

Forbid.

Wireless Access Control Application Example:

To only allow your own not ebook at the MAC address of C8:3A:35:CC:34:25 to join your wireless
network

Configuration Procedures:

Select the wireless network (SSID) you wish to enable Access Control on.

① Select Permit.
② Enter the MAC address of the wireless device you want to restrict. Here in this example, enter

C8:3A:35:CC:34:25.

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③ Click Add to add the MAC address to the MAC address list.
④ Click OK to save your settings.

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1. Up to 16 wireless MAC addresses can be configured.

2. If you don't want to configure the complex wireless security settings and want to disallow
others to join your wireless network, you can configure a wireless access control rule to allow
only your own wireless device.

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2.4 Wireless Clients

Click Wireless -> Wireless Connection Status. Here you can see a list of wireless devices
connected to the router.

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1. The bandwidth here refers to the channel bandwidth instead of wireless connection rate.
You can know whether there are unauthorized accesses to your wireless network by viewing the
wireless client list.

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3 Bandwidth Control

3.1 Bandwidth Control

If there are multiple PCs behind your router competing for limited bandwidth resource, then you
can use this feature to specify a reasonable amount of bandwidth for each such PC, so that no one
will be over stuffed or starved to death.

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1. 1M=128KByte/s.

2. The volume of uplink traffic/downlink traffic should not be larger than that allowed on your

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router's WAN (Internet) port. You can ask your ISP to provide the volume of Internet traffic.

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Bandwidth Control Application Example:

You share a 4M-broadband service with your neighbor (at 192.168.2.100) who always downloads
a large volume of data from Internet. Your Internet surfing experience is thus affected seriously. In
this case, use this feature to set limits for the volume of Internet traffic he/she can get. For example,
you can equally split the bandwidth, so your neighbor can only use up to 2M Internet traffic and
you can happily enjoy 2M.

Configuration Procedures:

① Enable Bandwidth Control: Check the Enable box to enable the Bandwidth Control feature.
② IP Address: Enter the last number of the IP address. Here in this example, enter 100 in both

boxes.

③ Upload/Download: Select Download from the drop-down list.
④ Bandwidth Range: Set a limit to regulate download bandwidth of PCs on the LAN. Here in

this example, enter 256 in both boxes.

⑤ Enable: Check to enable the current rule.
⑥ Add to List: Click to add current rule to the rule list.
⑦ Click OK to save your settings.

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3.2 Traffic Statistics

Traffic Statistics meter allows you to monitor and view the volume of traffic used by LAN devices.
Click QoS-> Traffic Statistics to enter the Statistics screen.

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If you suspect some PCs behind your router are consuming a large volume of bandwidth
(downloading videos, etc) you can enable this Traffic Statistics meter feature to find out which PCs
are overusing the traffic. Enabling the Traffic Statistics feature may degrade the router’s
performance. Do not enable it unless necessary.

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Configuration Procedures:

① Check Enable Traffic Statistics.
② Click OK to save your settings.

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1. IP Address: Displays the IP addresses of the PCs that have connected to the device.

2. Uplink Rate: Displays the upload speed (KByte/s) of a corresponding PC.

3. Downlink Rate: Displays the download speed (KByte/s) of a corresponding PC.

4. Sent Message: The number of packets transmitted by a corresponding PC upon traffic

statistics meter startup.

5. Sent Bytes: The number of bytes transmitted by a corresponding PC upon traffic statistics
meter startup. The unit is MByte.

6. Received Message: The number of packets received by a corresponding PC upon traffic
statistics meter startup.

7. Received Bytes: The number of bytes received by a corresponding PC upon traffic statistics

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meter startup. The unit is MByte.

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4 Special Applications

4.1 Port Range Forwarding

Y ou want to share resources on your PC with your friends who are not in your LAN. But, by default,
the router's firewall blocks inbound traffic from the Internet to your computers except replies to
your outbound traffic. You can use the Port Forwarding feature to create except ions to this rule so
that your friends can access these files from external networks.
Click Applications to enter the configuration screen.

Application Example:

As shown in the figure above, your PC at 192.168.2.100 connects to the router and runs a FTP
server on port number 21. Your friends want to access this FTP server on your PC from external
network.

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1. Make sure your WAN IP address (Internet IP address) is a public IP address. Private IP
addresses are not routed on the Internet.

2. Make sure you enter correct service port numbers.

3. To ensure that your server computer always has the same IP address, assign a static IP
address to your PC.

4. Operating System built-in firewall and some anti-virus programs may block other PCs from
accessing resources on your PC. So it is advisable to disable them before using this feature.

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Configuration Procedures:

① Start Port: Enter the starting port number for the service. Here in this example, enter 21.

End Port: Enter the ending port number for the service. Here in this example, enter 21.

② LAN IP: Enter the IP address of your local computer that will provide this service. Here in this

example, enter 192.168.2.100.

③ Protocol: Specify the protocol required for the service utilizing the port(s).
④ Check Enable to activate this rule.
⑤ Click OK to save your settings.

Now, your friends only need to enter ftp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:21in their browsers to access your FTP
server. xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the router's WAN IP address. For example, if it is 172.16.102.89, your
friends need to enter ftp://202.33.56.88:21

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4.2 DMZ Host

The DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) function disables the firewall on the router for one device for a
special purpose service such as Internet gaming or video conferencing applications that are not
compatible with NAT (Network Address Translation).
Click Applications -> DMZ Host to enter the DMZ Host screen.

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1. DMZ host poses a security risk. A computer configured as the DMZ host loses much of the
protection of the firewall and becomes vulnerable to attacks from external networks.

2. Hackers may use the DMZ host computer to attack other computers on your network.

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Configuration Procedures:

① DMZ Host IP Address: The IP Address of the device for which the router’s firewall will be

disabled. Be sure to statically set the IP Address of that device for this function to be consistent.

② Enable: Check to enable the DMZ host.
③ Click OK to save your settings.

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1. Be sure to statically set the IP Address of the computer that serves as a DMZ host for this
function to be consistent.

2. Security softwares such as anti-virus software and OS built-in firewall, etc may affect the DMZ
host feature. Disable them if DMZ host fails.

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4.3 DDNS

Dynamic DNS or DDNS is a term used for the updating in real time of Internet Domain Name
System (DNS) name servers. We use a numeric IP address allocated by Internet Service Provider
(ISP) to connect to Internet; the address may either be stable ("static"), or may change from one
session on the Internet to the next ("dynamic"). However, a numeric address is inconvenient to
remember; an address which changes unpredictably makes connection impossible. The DDNS
provider allocates a static host name to the user; whenever the user is allocated a new IP address
this is communicated to the DDNS provider by software running on a computer or network device
at that address; the provider distributes the association between the host name and the address to
the Internet's DNS servers so that they may resolve DNS queries. Thus, uninterrupted access to
devices and services whose numeric IP address may change is maintained.
Click Applications -> DDNS to enter the configuration screen.

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1. To use the DDNS feature, you need to have an account with one of the Service Providers in the
drop-down menu first.

2. This router supports two DDNS service providers: dyndns and no-ip.

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DDNS Application Example:

If your ISP gave you a dynamic (changing) public IP address, you want to access your router
remotely (6.5 Remote Web Management
address will be, and the address can change frequently. In this case, you can use a commercial

) but you cannot predict what your router's WAN IP

Dynamic DNS service. It lets you register your domain to their IP address and forwards traffic
directed at your domain to your frequently changing IP address.
If you obtain the following account from your dyndns.org service provider:

 User Name: tenda
 Password: 123456

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 Domain Name: tenda.dyndns.org.
You want to use the PC at 218.58.98.3 to remotely access this router on port number 8090.

Configuration Procedures:

① DDNS Service: Select Enable.
② Service Provider: Select your DDNS service provider from the drop-down menu. Here in this

example, select dyndns.

③ User Name: Enter the DDNS user name registered with your DDNS service provider. Here in

this example, enter tenda.

④ Password: Enter the DDNS Password registered with your DDNS service provide r. Here in

this example, enter 123456.

⑤ Domain Name: Enter the DDNS domain name with your DDNS service provider. Here in this

example, enter tenda.dyndns.org.

⑥ Click OK to save your settings.

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⑦ Click Tools -> Remote Web Management, enable the Remote Web Management feature,

enter 8090 in the Port field, 218.58.98.3 in the IP Address field and then click OK to save your
settings.

Now you can access the router from the Internet by entering http://tenda.dyndns.org:8090 in your
browser.

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4.4 UPNP

The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature allows network devices, such as computers from
Internet, to access resources on local host or devices as needed. UPnP-enabled devices can be
discovered automatically by the UPnP service application on the LAN. If you use applications such
as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communications such as instant
messaging, or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you may need to enable Universal
Plug and Play (UPnP) for better experience.
Click Applications -> UPnP Settings to enter the configuration screen. The UPnP feature is
enabled by default.

4.5 Static Routing

Static routes provide additional routing information to your router. T ypically, you do not need to add
static routes. However, when there are several routers in the network, you may want to set up
static routing. Static routing determines the path of the data in your network. You can use this
feature to allow users on different IP domains to access the Internet via this device. It is not
recommended to use this setting unless you are familiar with static routing. In most cases,
dynamic routing is recommended, because this feature allows the router to detect the physical
changes of the network layout automatically. If you want to use static routing, make sure the
router’s DHCP function is disabled.
Click Applications -> Static Routing to enter the configuration screen.

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1. Gateway must be on the same IP segment as WAN or LAN segment as the router.

2. Subnet Mask must be entered 255.255.255.255 if destination IP address is a single host.

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Static Route Application Example - Gateway IP address on the same IP segment as WAN IP:

For example, your company internal network and Internet are on different IP net segment and you
want PCs on your LAN to access Internet and your company internal network via the Tenda Router.
You can simply configuring static routes on the Tenda Router. The figure above depicts this
application scenario.

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Configuration Procedures:

① Destination Network IP Address: The IP address of the final destination. Enter your

corporate internal network address: 172.16.100.0.

② Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of your corporate internal network: 255.255.255.0.
③ Gateway: Enter the gateway IP address to your corporate internal network: 192.168.30.88
④ Click Add to add a static route.
⑤ Click OK to save your settings.

Click Applications -> Routing Table to view your static route entry. If it does not display, go to
Tools to reboot your router. Enter the router's management interface. When the router

successfully connects to the Internet, the following screen will display:

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Static Route Application Example - Gateway IP address on the same IP segment as LAN IP:

As seen in the above figure, PC2 on LAN2 connects with the Tenda Router via the Router; PC1 on
LAN1 accesses Internet via the Tenda Router that performs NAT. You can configure static routes
to implement mutual communication between PCs on LAN1 and LAN2.

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Configuration Procedures:

① Destination Network IP Address: Enter 192.168.53.0.
② Subnet Mask: Enter 255.255.255.0.
③ Gateway: Enter 192.168.0.101.
④ Click Add to add the rule.
⑤ Click OK to save your settings.

Click Applications -> Route Table to view your static route entry. If it does not display, go to
Tools to reboot your router. Enter the router's management interface. When the router

successfully connects to the Internet, the following screen will display:

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4.6 Routing Table

Click Applications -> Routing Table to view the router's route table.

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1. Destination IP: The IP address of the final destination. "0.0.0.0" indicates any network
segment.

2. Subnet Mask: The subnet mask for the specified destination.

3. Gateway: This is the next router on the same LAN segment as the router to reach.

4. Hops: This stands for the number of routers between your network and the destination.

5. Interface: The interface between your router and the final destination.

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5 Security

This router provides three security policies: MAC filter, client filter and URL filter.

 To restrict your LAN PCs to access certain websites on Internet via URL, see URL Filter.
 To restrict your LAN PCs to access Internet via MAC addresses, see MAC Filter
 To restrict your LAN PCs to access certain services on Internet via their IP addresses, see

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Client Filter

5.1 URL Filter

This section allows you to control URL access. There are two options available: Disable and Deny .

A． Disable: Disable the URL Filter feature.
B． Deny: Disallow only the devices at specific IP addresses to access certain websites

(containing specified URL characters) on Internet during the specific time period and/or

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specific days of the week.

Click Security to enter the configuration interface.

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1. Each rule can only include a single domain name. To filter multiple domain names, set a rule
for each domain name.

2. Time/Day: If Time is set to 0:00 to 0:00 and Day is set to Sun ~ Sat, the rule will be applied 24
hrs/day.

3. If you have not set up the system time for this device, click Tools -> Time Settings to set up
correct time and date for the rules to be effective. For more information, see 6.6 Time

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URL Filter Application Example:

If you want to disallow the computers (192.168.2.100~192.168.2.101) on your home network to
access "YouTube" within the time period from 9：00 to 17：00 during working days: Monday ~
Friday, then do as follows:

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Configuration Procedures:

① Filter Mode: Select Deny.
② Select: Select a rule ID, for example, (1).
③ Description: Briefly describe the current rule, say, yahoo, (It can only consist of numbers,

letters, or underscore). This field is optional.

④ Start IP/End IP: Enter 100-101.
⑤ URL Character String: Enter the domain name you wish to filter out. Here in this example,

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enter YouTube.

⑥ Time: Specify a time period for the current rule to take effect. Here in this example, select

9:00~17:00.
Day: Select a day, or several days of the week for the current rule to take effect. Here in this
example, select Mon ~ Fri.

⑦ Click OK to save your settings.

5.2 MAC Filter

This section allows you to restrict specific clients to access the Internet via the devices’ MAC
addresses. Each PC has at least an installed network adapter with a unique MAC address. Three
options are available: Disable, Forbid Only and Permit Only.

A. Disable: Disable the MAC Filter feature.
B. Forbid Only: Disallow only the devices at specific MAC addresses to access Internet during

the specific time period and/or specific days of the week.

B. Permit Only: Allow only the devices at specific MAC addresses to access Internet during the

specific time period and/or specific days of the week.
Click Security -> MAC Address Filter Settings to enter the configuration interface.

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1. Time/Date: If Time is set to 0:00 to 0:00 and Day is set to Sun ~ Sat, the rule will be applied 24
hrs/day.

2. If you have not set up the system time for this device, click Tools -> Time Settings to set up
correct time and date for the rules to be effective. For more information, see 6.6 Time

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MAC Filter Application Example:

Your router functions as an active DHCP server and delivers an unsecured wireless network. From
time to time, you suffer from slow network speed and start to suspect unauthorized accesses to
your network. You can set MAC filter rules to allow only your PC at 00:E4:A5:44:35:69 and your

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wireless device at 00:E4:A5:44:35:6A to access Internet via this router.

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Configuration Procedures:

① Filter Mode: Select Permit Only.
② Access Policy: Select a rule ID, for example, (1).
③ Policy Name: Briefly describe the current rule, say, yahoo, (It can only consist of numbers,

letters, or underscore). This field is optional.

④ MAC Address: Specify the MAC address of the computer that you want to restrict,

00:E4:A5:44:35:69.

⑤ Time: Keep the default of 0:00 ~ 0:00. The rule will be applied 24hrs/day.
⑥ Day(s): Select Mon ~ Fri.
⑦ Enable: Check to activate this rule.
⑧ Click OK to save your settings.
⑨ Repeat steps 1-7 to configure a rule for the MAC address "00:E4:A5:44:35:6A".

5.3 Client Filter

This section allows you to set the times specific clients can or cannot access services on the
Internet via the devices' IP addresses and port numbers.
Click Security -> Client Filter Settings to enter the configuration interface. Select a Policy from
the drop-down menu and briefly describe it in the corresponding field. You can set the access
restriction or permission in detail including the time period, and specific days of the week. Three
options are available: Disable, Forbid Only and Permit Only.

A. Disable: Disable the Filter feature.

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B. Forbid Only: Disallow only the devices at specific IP addresses to access certain services on

Internet during the specific time period and/or specific days of the week.

C. Permit Only: Allow only the devices at specific IP addresses to access certain services on

Internet during the specific time period and/or specific days of the week.

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1. The valid service port number range is from 1 to 65534.

2. Time/Day: If Time is set to 0:00 to 0:00 and Day is set to Sun ~ Sat, the rule will be applied 24
hrs/day.

3. If you have not set up the system time for this device, click Tools -> Time Settings to set up
correct time and date for the rules to be effective. For more information, see 6.6 Time

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Client Filter Application Example:

To disallow your family member (PC IP address: 192.168.2.150) to access web pages within the

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time period of 8:00~18:00 from Monday to Friday

Configuration Procedures:

① Filter Mode: Select Forbid Only.
② Access Policy: Select a rule ID, for example, (1).
③ Policy Name (Optional): Briefly describe the current rule (It can only consist of numbers,

letters, or underscore). This field is optional.

④ Start IP: Enter a starting IP address. Here in this example, enter 150.

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⑤ End IP: Enter an ending IP address. Here in this example, enter 150.
⑥ Port: Enter a service port number. Here in this example, enter 80.
⑦ Typ e : Select a protocol for the traffic. If you are unsure, select Both.
⑧ Time: Specify a time period for the current rule to take effect. Here in this example, select

8:00 ~18:00.
Day(s): Select a day, or several days of the week for the current rule to take effect. Here in this
example, select Mon ~ Fri.

⑨ Enable: Check to enable the current rule.
⑩ Click OK to save your settings.

6 Tools

6.1 Reboot

When a certain feature does not take effect or the device fails to function correctly, try rebooting
the device.

6.2 Restore to Factory Default Settings

Click Tools -> Restore to Factory Default to enter the configuration screen. Here you can reset
the device to factory default settings.

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1. If you enable this option, all current settings will be deleted and be restored to factory default
values. You will have to reconfigure Internet connection settings and wireless settings.

2. Do not restore factory default settings unless the following happens:

 You need to join a different network or unfortunately forget the login password.
 You cannot access Internet and your ISP or our technical support asks you to reset the router.

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The factory default settings are listed below:

 IP Address: 192.168.2.1
 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0.

For more factory default settings, see 2 Default Settings

6.3 Back/Restore

Once you have configured the device the way you want it, you can save these settings to a
configuration file on your local hard drive that can later be imported to your device in case that the
device is restored to factory default settings.
Click Tools -> Back/Restore to enter the configuration screen.

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The default configuration file name is "RouterCfm.cfg". Do include the file name suffix of ".cfg"
when renaming the file name to avoid problems.

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To backup configurations

① Click Backup.

② Click OK on the appearing window.

③ Click OK on the appearing alert window.

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④ Select a local hard drive to save the file and click Save.

To restore configurations

① Click Browse.

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② Select the configuration file that is saved previously to your local hard drive and click Open.

③ Click the Restore button to reset your device to previous settings.

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6.4 Logs

Click Tools -> Syslog to enter the logs screen. Here you can view the history of the device’s
actions.

Up to 150 entries can be logged. After 150 entries, you can click Refresh to update the logs or
click Clear to clear the earliest logs.

6.5 Remote Web Management

The Remote web management allows the device to be configured and managed remotely from the
Internet via a web browser. Click Tools -> Remote Web Management to enter the configuration
screen.

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1. Port: This is the management port to be open to outside access. The default setting is 8080.

This can be changed.

2. IP Address: Here you can specify the IP address for remote management (When set to

0.0.0.0, the device becomes remotely accessible to all the PCs on Internet or other external

networks).

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Remote Web Management Application Example:

To access your router (WAN IP address: 102.33.66.88) at your home from the PC (218.88.93.33)
at your office via the port number 8090

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Configuration Procedures:

① Enable: Check to enable the remote Web management feature.

② Port: This is the management port to be open to outside access. Here in this example, enter

8090.

③ IP Address: Specify the IP address for remote management. Here in this example, enter

"218.88.93.33".

④ Click OK to save your settings.

Now you can access the router at your home by simply entering http://102.33.66.88:8090 in the
web browser on the PC at your office.

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1. For better security, customize a port number between 1025 and 65535 for the remote web
management interface, do not use the number of any common service port (1-1024).

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2. Make sure your WAN IP address (Internet IP address) is a public IP address. Private IP
addresses are not routed on the Internet.

3. It is unsafe to make your router remotely accessible to all PCs on external network. For better
security, we suggest that only enter the IP address of the PC for remote management.

4. You must change the default login password before you can enable this feature.

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6.6 Time

Click Tools -> Time to enter the time screen.

A. Sync with Internet time servers

Configuration Procedures:

① Select your time zone.
② Click OK to save your settings.

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Configured time and date info will be lost if the device gets disconnected from power supply.
However, it will be updated automatically when the device reconnects to Internet. To activate
time-based features (e.g. firewall), the time and date info shall be set correctly first, either
manually or automatically.

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B. Set Time and Date Manually/Sync with Your PC

Configuration Procedures:

① Check Customized Time.
② Specify correct time and date.
③ Click OK to save your settings.

And then go to Status screen (Advanced -> Status) to make sure the system time is correctly
updated.

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6.7 Login Password

Click Tools -> Change Password to enter the configuration screen. It is strongly recommended
that you change the factory default login password. Otherwise, anyone in your network can access
this utility to change your settings.

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1. The default login password is admin. Please change it for better security.

2. The password can include 0-12 characters. I f no character is entered (left blank), no password
is set.

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Configuration Procedures:

① Old Password: Enter the old password.
② New Password: Input a new password.
③ Confirm New Password: Re-enter the new password for confirmation.
④ Click OK to save your settings.

6.8 Firmware Upgrade

Click Tools -> Upgrade to enter the configuration screen. Firmware upgrade is released
periodically to improve the functionality of your device and also to add new features. If you run into
a problem with a specific feature of the device, log on to our website (www.tendacn.com) to
download the latest firmware to update your device. If you run into a problem with a specific
feature of the device, log on to our website (www.tendacn.com) to download the latest firmware to
update your device.

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Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------­1． Before you upgrade the firmware, make sure you are having a correct firmware. A wrong

firmware may damage the device.
2． It is advisable that you upgrade the device's firmware over a wired connection. DO NOT

interrupt the power to the router when the upgrade is in process otherwise the router may be
permanently damaged.

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Configuration Procedures:

① Click Browse.

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② Select the upgrade file and click Open.

③ Click Upgrade and wait until the upgrade progress indicator bar displays 100% completed.

When upgrade is completed, view the Current System Version. It should display the firmware
you load.

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1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings

Windows 7

① Click Start -> Control Panel.

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② Click Network and Internet.

③ Click Network and Sharing Center.

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④ Click Change adapter settings.

⑤ Click Local Area Connection and select Properties.

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⑥ Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

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⑦ Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.

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⑧ Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window to save your settings.

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Windows XP

① Right-click My Network Places and select Properties.

② Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties.

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③ Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

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④ Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.

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⑤ Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window to save your settings.

2 Default Settings

Item Default Settings

IP Address 192.168.2.1

Login

Internet Connection Type Hotel Mode (Dynamic IP)
WAN MAC Address

MTU

WAN Speed Auto-negotiation
DNS Disabled

LAN Settings

Login Password admin

Find it on the label attached to the
device
PPPoE: 1492
DHCP: 1500
Static IP: 1500

IP Address 192.168.2.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
DHCP Server Enabled
IP Pool 192.168.2.100~192.168.2.150

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By default, system automatically
synchronizes with Internet time

System Time

Wireless Enabled

Primary SSID (Network
Name)

Secondary SSID Disabled

Wireless Working Mode Wireless AP
Network Mode 11b/g/n mixed
SSID Broadcast Enabled
AP Isolation Disabled
Channel AutoSelect
Channel Bandwidth 20/40
Extension Channel AutoSelect
WMM Capable Enabled

servers.
Time Zone: (GMT+08:00) Beijing,
Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Tenda_XXXXXX (“XXXXXX” is the
last six characters of the device's
MAC address. You can find it on the
label attached to the device.)

Others

APSD Capable Disabled
Security Mode Disabled

Remote Web Management Disabled
Bandwidth Control Disabled
Traffic Statistics Disabled
DMZ Host Disabled
UPnP Enabled
Security Disabled

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3 FAQs

This section provides solutions to problems that may occur during installation and operation of the
device. Read the following if you are running into problems.
If your problem is not covered here, please feel free to go to www.tendacn.com
email your problems to: [e-mail]
than happy to help you out as soon as possible.

1. Q: I cannot access the device's management interface. What should I do?

 Make sure the power LED on the device's front panel is on.
 Make sure Ethernet cables are connected properly.
 Verify that your PC's TCP/IP settings are configured correctly. If you select the "Use the

following IP address" option, set your PC's IP address to any IP address between

192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254. Or you can select the "Obtain an IP address automatically" option.

 Try a different browser or delete your existing browser’s cache and cookies.
 Check the IP address you entered in your browser. It should be http://192.168.2.1.
 Open your browser and click Tools -> Internet Options -> Connections -> LAN Settings,

uncheck the Use a proxy server for your LAN option.

or [e-mail]. We will be more

to find a solution or

 Press the reset button on the device with a needle for 10seconds to restore factory default
settings and then re-access the device.

2. Q: I changed the login password and unfortunately forget it. What should I do?

Press the reset button on the device with a needle for 10seconds to restore factory default
settings.

3. Q: My computer shows an IP address conflict error after having connected to the device.

What should I do?

 Make sure there are no other DHCP servers on your LAN or other DHCP servers are
disabled.
 Make sure the device's LAN IP is not used by other devices on your LAN. The device's default
LAN IP address is 192.168.2.1.
 Make sure the statically assigned IP addresses to the PCs on LAN are not used by others
PCs.

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4. Q: I have problems connecting to Internet/Secure websites do not open or displays only

part of a web page. What should I do?

This problem mainly happens to users who use the PPPoE or Dynamic IP Internet connection type.
You need to change the MTU size. Try changing the MTU to 1450 or 1400. If this does not help,
gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value until the problem disappears.

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4 Remove Wireless Network from Your PC

If you change wireless settings on your wireless device, you must remove them accordingly from
your PC; otherwise, you may not be able to wirelessly connect to this device. Below describes how
to do remove a wireless network from your PC.

Windows 7

① Right-click the Network icon and select Properties.

② Select Manage Wireless Networks.

③ Select the wireless network and click Remove network.

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Windows XP

① Right-click My Network Places and select Properties.

② Right click Wireless Network Connection and then select Properties.

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③ Click Wireless Networks, select the wireless network name under Preferred networks and

then click the Remove button.

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5 Safety and Emission Statement

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This device complies with EU
1999/5/EC.
NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment.(2) To avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is
recommended to use a shielded RJ45 cable

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

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- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment.

Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.

NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment.(2) To avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is
recommended to use a shielded RJ45 cable

NCC Notice

經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更設計之

特性及功能。

低功率射頻電機之作用不得影響飛航安全及幹擾合法通信；經發現有幹擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無幹擾時

方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫

療用電波輻射性電機設備之幹擾。

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