TENDA TECHNOLOGY A8 User Manual
Wireless N150/N300 Portable Router
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Wireless N150/N300 Portable Router
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Wireless N150/N300 Portable Router
Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start! This user guide
instructs you to install and configure your device.
This user guide uses the following formats to highlight special
messages:
Icon Description
This format is used to highlight information of importance or
Note:
Tip
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.
Knowledge Center
Description of fields on the device GUI.
Technical Support
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Hotline:
1-800-570-5892 (USA) (061) 1300787922 (Australia)
(044)197-780-6119 (UK) (0852)36120883 (HongKong)
(064) 800787922 (New Zealand)
Website: http://www.tendacn.com
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Contents
Preface.........................................................................................................................................................III
Contents.....................................................................................................................................................IV
IProductOverview........................................................................................................................................1
1PackageContent..............................................................................................................................................1
2Gettingtoknowyourrouter............................................................................................................................1
LED..................................................................................................................................................................1
Button&Interface..........................................................................................................................................2
Label...............................................................................................................................................................3
IIQuickInternetSetup...................................................................................................................................4
1GettingPrepared..............................................................................................................................................4
2Install................................................................................................................................................................4
3ConnecttoRouter............................................................................................................................................6
3.1ConfigurePCTCP/IPSettings....................................................................................................................6
3.2JoinYourWirelessNetwork......................................................................................................................6
4Auto‐detectingInternetConnectionType.....................................................................................................12
5InternetSetup................................................................................................................................................14
5.1WebLogin...............................................................................................................................................14
5.2ManualInternetSetup&WirelessSecuritySetup..................................................................................15
6VerifyInternetConnectivity...........................................................................................................................27
IIIFeatures&Configurations.......................................................................................................................30
1AdvancedSettings..........................................................................................................................................30
1.1Status......................................................................................................................................................30
1.2.InternetSetup........................................................................................................................................31
1.3MACClone..............................................................................................................................................35
1.4WANSpeed.............................................................................................................................................35
1.5LANSettings............................................................................................................................................36
1.6DNSSettings............................................................................................................................................37
1.7DHCPServer............................................................................................................................................38
1.8DHCPClientList......................................................................................................................................39
2WirelessSettings............................................................................................................................................42
2.1WirelessBasicSettings...........................................................................................................................42
2.2WirelessSecurity....................................................................................................................................56
2.3WirelessAccessControl..........................................................................................................................57
2.4WirelessClients.......................................................................................................................................58
3BandwidthControl.........................................................................................................................................58
3.1BandwidthControl..................................................................................................................................58
3.2TrafficStatistics.......................................................................................................................................60
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4SpecialApplications.......................................................................................................................................61
4.1PortRangeForwarding...........................................................................................................................61
4.2DMZHost............................................................................................................................... .................63
4.3DDNS.......................................................................................................................................................64
4.4UPNP.......................................................................................................................................................67
4.5StaticRouting..........................................................................................................................................67
4.6RoutingTable..........................................................................................................................................72
5Security..........................................................................................................................................................72
5.1URLFilter.................................................................................................................................................72
5.2MACFilter............................................................................................................................... ................74
5.3ClientFilter..............................................................................................................................................75
6Tools...............................................................................................................................................................77
6.1Reboot....................................................................................................................................................77
6.2RestoretoFactoryDefaultSettings........................................................................................................77
6.3Back/Restore...........................................................................................................................................78
6.4Logs.........................................................................................................................................................82
6.5RemoteWebManagement....................................................................................................................82
6.6Time........................................................................................................................................................84
6.7LoginPassword.......................................................................................................................................86
6.8FirmwareUpgrade..................................................................................................................................86
IVAppendix.................................................................................................................................................89
1ConfigurePCTCP/IPSettings.........................................................................................................................89
Windows7....................................................................................................................................................89
WindowsXP..................................................................................................................................................95
2DefaultSettings............................................................................................................................... ...............98
3FAQs.............................................................................................................................................................100
4RemoveWirelessNetworkfromYourPC....................................................................................................102
Windows7..................................................................................................................................................102
WindowsXP................................................................................................................................................103
5SafetyandEmissionStatement....................................................................................................................105
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I Product Overview
I Product Overview
1 Package Content
Unpack the package. Your box should contain the following items:
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your dealer. Keep the carton,
including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
2 Getting to know your router
LED
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LED Status Description
Solid The device is functioning correctly.
Power
Status
Off
A green and blinking light
A green and solid light
A blinking blue light
A solid blue light
A light blue and blinking
light
A light blue and solid light
Power is not supplied to the router. Make sure the
device is properly connected to power outlet.
Device is currently operating in hotel mode and WAN
port is NOT properly connected
Device is currently operating in hotel mode and WAN
port is connected
Device is currently operating in residence mode and
WAN port is NOT properly connected
Device is currently operating in residence mode
and WAN port is connected
Device is currently operating in Universal Repeater
Mode and is not connected to a wireless hotspot
Device is currently operating in Universal Repeater
Mode and is connected to a wireless hotspot.
Button & Interface
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1→RST: Pressing it for over 10seconds restores the device to factory default settings. For device's
factory default settings, see Appendix 3 Factory Default Settings.
2→USB: The USB port that charges terminal devices such as a smart phone or an iPad over a
USB cable.
3→LAN: The local (LAN) 100M Ethernet ports are for cabling the device to local computers,
switches, etc.
4→WAN/LAN: 100M LAN/WAN interchangeable interface, which functions as: a) a WAN interface
for connecting to an Internet-enabled DSL modem or other uplink network device when operating
in Residence Mode or Hotel Mode; or b) a LAN interface for connecting to a PC or an Ethernet
switch when operating in Universal Repeater Mode.
Label
1→ Product Model
2→ Default Login IP address. This IP address is to be used to access the router’s settings through
a web browser. If you change it, you have to open a new connection to the new IP address and log
in again.
3→ Default login password
4→ Default wireless network name (SSID).
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II Quick Internet Setup
II Quick Internet Setup
1 Getting Prepared
Before you start the installation process, you need to prepare the following:
Item Description
Router Find it in your package
PC Should have a installed IE8 or higher browser
Ethernet Cable You will need it to connect your PC to the router
Ethernet Cable from
the incoming Internet
side
Gather ISP
Information
This is provided by your ISP
Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with all
of the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot
locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it.
If your ISP uses a PPPoE Internet connection, you will need ISP
login name and password.
If you use a DHCP Internet connection, no information is needed.
If your ISP gives you a fixed or static IP address for Internet
connection, you will need to gather the following information:
1) IP Address
2) Subnet Mask
3) Gateway
4) DNS Server
5) Alternate DNS Server (Optional)
2 Install
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Before you start, make sure you can access Internet by directly connecting the Ethernet cable
from the incoming Internet side to your PC.
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① Plug the device into a power outlet (For better wireless performance, place it near the center of
the area where your computers, smart phones and other devices operate, and preferably within
line of sight to your wireless devices.)
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② Connect the NIC port on your PC to one LAN port on the router using an Ethernet cable or
connect to the router wirelessly.
③ Connect the Ethernet cable from the incoming Internet side to the WAN port on the router.
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3 Connect to Router
If you use a wired NIC, refer to 3.1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings and then 4 Auto-switch
Mode.
3.1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings
If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to "Obt ain an IP
address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" from the device.
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If you are unsure, see Appendix1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings
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3.2 Join Your Wireless Network
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1. The device's SSID is "Tenda_xxxxxx" by default (You can find it on the attached label).
2. If you secure your wireless network, you must use the security key to join it.
3. To join your wireless network, the PC you use must have an installed wireless network adapter.
If not, install one.
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Windows 7
II Quick Internet Setup
① Click the icon
on the notification area on the bottom right corner.
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② Select the wireless network you wish to connect and click Connect.
③ If you see the screen below, you are connecting to the wireless network.
④ Enter the security key and click OK.
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When you see Connected displayed next to the wireless network you selected, you have
connected to the wireless network successfully.
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Windows XP
① Right click My Network Places from your PC's desktop and select Properties.
② Right click Wireless Network Connection and select View Available Wireless Networks.
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③ Double click the wireless network you wish to connect.
④ Enter the security key and click Connect.
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⑤ When you see Connected displayed next to the wireless network you selected, you have
connected to the wireless network successfully.
4 Auto-detecting Internet Connection Type
By default, this device automatically detects and switches between DHCP and PPPoE according
to actual environment. To test Internet connectivity:
① Launch a web browser and enter the device's IP address. Input the default password (admin)
and click OK on the login window.
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② The following screen appears if DHCP Internet connection type is detected. Simply specify a
wireless security key, click Save and then close the browser.
The following screen appears if PPPoE Internet connection type is detected. Enter the ISP login
name and password, specify a wireless security key, and then click Save.
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