Wireless N300 Home Router
Wireless N300 Home Router
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................... 1
1.1 What it does ............................................................................ 1
1.2 Features ................................................................................. 1
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND QUICK SETUP GUIDE ............... 3
2.1 Open package ......................................................................... 3
2.2 Physical installation .................................................................. 3
2.3 Log in to Web Manager ............................................................. 6
2.4 Quick Internet Connection Setup ............................................... 8
2.5 Verify Internet Connection Settings .......................................... 10
2.6 Wireless Settings ................................................................... 13
2.6.1 Wireless Basic Settings ................................................... 13
2.6.2 Wireless Security Settings .............................................. 14
2.7 Connect to Device Wirelessly ................................................... 15
CHAPTER 3 ADVANCED SETTINGS ............................................ 24
3.1 Status .................................................................................. 24
3.2. Internet Connection Setup ..................................................... 26
3.2.1 PPPoE .......................................................................... 26
3.2.2 Static IP ....................................................................... 28
3.2.3 DHCP ........................................................................... 29
3.2.4 PPTP ............................................................................ 30
3.2.5 L2TP ............................................................................ 32
3.3 MAC Clone .............................................................................. 34
3.4 WAN Speed ........................................................................... 34
3.5 WAN Medium Type ................................................................. 35
3.6 LAN Settings ......................................................................... 40
3.7 DNS Settings ......................................................................... 41
3.8 DHCP ................................................................................... 42
3.9 DHCP Client List ..................................................................... 43
CHAPTER 4 WIRELESS SETTINGS ............................................. 45
4.1 Wireless Basic Settings ........................................................... 45
4.1.1 Wireless AP Mode .......................................................... 46
4.1.2 WDS Bridge Mode .......................................................... 49
4.2 Wireless Security ................................................................... 62
4.3 Wireless Access Control .......................................................... 66
4.4 Wireless Client ....................................................................... 68
CHAPTER 5 BANDWIDTH CONTROL .......................................... 69
5.1 Bandwidth Control ................................................................. 69
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5.2 Traffic Statistics ..................................................................... 71
CHAPTER 6 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS ........................................ 73
6.1 Port Range Forwarding............................................................ 73
6.2 DMZ Host.............................................................................. 76
6.3 DDNS ................................................................................... 77
6.4 UPNP .................................................................................... 79
6.5 Static Routing ........................................................................ 80
6.6 Routing Table ........................................................................ 82
CHAPTER 7 SECURITY ............................................................... 83
7.1 URL Filter .............................................................................. 83
7.2 MAC Filter ............................................................................. 86
7.3 Client Filter ........................................................................... 89
CHAPTER 8 TOOLS .................................................................... 92
8.1 Reboot ................................................................................. 92
8.2. Restore to Factory Default Settings ......................................... 92
8.3 Back/Restore ......................................................................... 93
8.4 Syslog .................................................................................. 96
8.5 Remote Web-based Management ............................................. 97
8.6 Time .................................................................................... 98
8.7 Login Password ...................................................................... 99
8.8 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................ 100
APPENDIX 1 GLOSSARY .......................................................... 101
APPENDIX 2 FAQS .................................................................. 105
APPENDIX 3 REMOVE WIRELESS NETWORK FROM YOUR PC 108
APPENDIX 4 SAFETY AND EMISSION STATEMENT ................ 111
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 What it does
Thanks for purchasing this Tenda router (collectively device or
router).
The device is an 802.11n compliant wireless router that delivers
up to 4x faster wireless speeds and 3x farther range than 802.11g
while staying backward compatible with 802.11g/b devices.
Upgrading your home network to 300Mbps of Wireless N speed, the
device provides an excellent solution for experiencing better wireless
performance while sharing a broadband Internet connection with
multiple computers over a secure wireless network. The router
makes it easy to set up your wireless network in your home or office
without professional installation. Thanks to the world’s most intuitive
utility interface, it takes you to finish easily installing your wireless
network and Internet connection in three steps. Once the setup
process is complete, you can share a high-speed Internet connection,
files, media, and more. Also, to prevent unauthorized access, it
supports for WPA/WPA2 security standards ensure that you will be
able to use the best possible encryption regardless of your other
wireless devices. The router is ideal for sharing your Internet
connection throughout home or small office.
1.2 Features
Compliant with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE
802.3 and IEEE 802.3u standards
5dBi high gain omni-directional antenna delivers better signal
and greater coverage
Up to 300Mbps wireless rate;
1 10/100M WAN port for Internet connection;
4 10/100M Ethernet ports for LAN connection;
Auto MDI/MDIX on each port;
Provides Internet connection types: Dynamic/ static IP; can be
connected to an xDSL/Cable MODEM;
Combines the function of a wireless AP, router, 4-port switch and
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firewall;
WPA, WPA2 and WPA&WPA2 encryptions secure your wireless
network against unauthorized access;
Simple and quick to secure a Wi-Fi connection at a push of the
WPS button;
Hidden/invisible SSID;
MAC-based wireless access control;
WMM streams your video and audio;
SNTP to synchronize local time with Internet time servers;
Supports UPnP and DDNS features;
WDS support for extending existing wireless coverage;
Provides virtual server and DMZ features;
Provides logs to record device's usage status.
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Chapter 2 Installation and Quick Setup Guide
2.1 Open package
Unpack the box and verify the following items:
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Power Adapter
Quick Install Guide
Resource CD
Ethernet Cable
If any of the above items is incorrect, missing, or damaged, please
contact your Tenda reseller for immediate replacement.
2.2 Physical installation
1. Connect one end of the included power adapter to the device and
plug the other end into a wall outlet nearby.(Using a power
adapter with a different voltage rating than the one included with
the device will cause damage to the device.)
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2. Connect one of the LAN ports on the Device to the NIC port on
your PC using an Ethernet cable.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable from Internet side to the WAN port on
the Device.
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LED
Status
Description
POWER
Solid
Indicates a proper connection to the
power supply
SYS
Blinking
Indicates system is functioning
improperly
WAN
Solid
WAN port connected correctly
Blinking
WAN port is transferring data
WLAN
Solid
Wireless is enabled.
Blinking
Transferring data
LAN（1/2/3/4）
Solid
LAN port connected correctly
Blinking
LAN port is transferring data
WPS
Solid
WPS is enabled or Reset OOB is
completed successfully
Blinking
Device is performing WPS
authentication on a client device.
4. Observe status of LEDs on the device and ensure that they are
functioning correctly as stated in the table below.
LED Overview:
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2.3 Log in to Web Manager
1. 1). Launch a web browser; in the address bar, input 192.168.0.1
and press Enter;
2). Enter admin in the password field on the appearing login
window and then click OK.
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2. Now you may access the device’s home page for quickly setting up
Internet connection and wireless security.
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2.4 Quick Internet Connection Setup
2 common Internet connection types are available on the home
page: PPPoE and DHCP.
DHCP: Select DHCP (Dynamic IP) if you can access Internet as soon
as your computer directly connects to an Internet-enabled
ADSL/Cable modem; configure a security key (8-63 characters)
to secure your wireless network and then click OK.
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PPPoE: Select PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if you
used to connect to the Internet using a broadband connection that
requires a username and a password. Enter the user name and
password provided by your ISP; configure a security key to secure
your wireless network and then click OK.
Note:
1. DHCP is the default Internet connection type;
2. If you are not sure about your PPPoE username and password,
contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for help. For other
Internet connection types, please go to section 3.2: Internet
Connection Setup.
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2.5 Verify Internet Connection Settings
System automatically skips to the status page when you finish all
needed settings on the home page. Here you can see the system
status and WAN connection status of the device.
1. If you find "Connected" and a WAN IP address displayed there
(as shown below), you have got a wired internet access now.
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2. If connection status displays "Disconnected" and there is no
WAN IP address displayed (as seen below), connection between
the Internet-enabled modem and your device may have failed.
Please double check or re-connect all involved devices and
cables properly and then refresh the page. If nothing is wrong,
"Connecting" or "Connected" will be displayed.
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3. If "Connecting" is displayed and no WAN IP address is seen, try
refreshing the page five times. And if it still displays
"Connecting" try steps below:
1). Contact your ISP for assistance if you are using the DHCP
connection type.
2). Read the connection diagnostic info on WAN status.
Note:
Below diagnostic info will be displayed on particular occasions for
your reference:
1). You have connected to Internet successfully.
2). You might have entered a wrong user name and/or a wrong
password. Please contact your ISP for the correct user name and
password and enter them again.
3). Ethernet cable is not connected or not properly connected to the
WAN port on the device. Please reconnect it properly.
4). No response is received from your ISP. Please verify that you can
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access Internet when you directly connect your PC to an
Internet-enabled modem. If not, contact your local ISP for help.
2.6 Wireless Settings
2.6.1 Wireless Basic Settings
If you want to create a WLAN for sharing Internet connection, simply
click Wireless-> Wireless Basic Settings. Change the SSID,
you can name it whatever you like. Select 2437MHz (channel 6)
and leave other options unchanged and then click OK.
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2.6.2 Wireless Security Settings
If you want to encrypt your wireless network, click Wireless
Security, disable WPS, specify a security key of down to 8
characters, and then click OK.
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2.7 Connect to Device Wirelessly
Having finished above settings, you can search the device's wireless
network (SSID) from your wireless devices (notebook, iPad,
iPhone, etc) and enter a security key to connect to it wirelessly.
1. If you are using Windows XP OS, do as follows:
1) Click Start and select Control Panel.
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2) Click Network Connections.
3) Right click Wireless Network Connection and then select
View Available Wireless Networks.
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4) Select the desired wireless network, click Connect, enter the
security key and then click OK.
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5) You can access Internet via the device when "Connected"
appears next to the wireless network name you selected.
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2. If you are using Windows 7 OS, do as follows:
1) Click Start and select 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) Select a desired wireless connection and click
Connect/Disconnect.
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6) Select the wireless network you wish to connect and click
Connect.
7) Enter the security key and click OK.
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8) You can access Internet via the device when "Connected"
appears next to the wireless network name you selected.
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Chapter 3 Advanced Settings
3.1 Status
Here you can see at a glance the operating status of the device.
1. Connection Status: Displays WAN connection status:
Disconnected, Connecting or Connected.
2. Disconnected: Indicates that the Ethernet cable from your ISP
side is not correctly connected to device's WAN port or the router
is not logically connected to your ISP.
3. Connecting: Indicates that the WAN port is correctly connected
and is requesting an IP address from your ISP.
4. Connected: Indicates that the router has been connected to
your ISP.
5. Internet Connection Type: Displays current Internet
connection type.
6. WAN IP: Displays the WAN IP address.
7. Subnet Mask: Displays WAN subnet mask provided by your ISP.
8. Gateway: Displays WAN gateway address.
9. DNS Server: Displays the preferred WAN DNS address.
10. Alternate DNS Server: Displays the alternate WAN DNS
address if any.
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11. Connection Time: Time duration since the device has been
successfully connected to ISP.
1. LAN MAC Address: Displays device’s LAN MAC address.
2. WAN MAC Address: Displays device’s WAN MAC address.
3. System Time: Displays device’s system time either customized
or obtained from Internet.
4. Up Time: Displays device's uptime.
5. Connected Client(s): Displays the number of connected
network devices (which obtain IP addresses from device DHCP
server).
6. Firmware Version: Displays Device’s current firmware version.
7. Hardware Version: Displays Device’s current hardware
version.
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3.2. Internet Connection Setup
3.2.1 PPPoE
Select PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if you used to
connect to the Internet using a broadband connection that
requires a username and a password and enter the user name
and password provided by your ISP.
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1. Internet connection Type: Select PPPoE.
2. PPPoE User Name: Enter the User Name provided by your ISP.
3. PPPoE Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP.
4. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. DO NOT change it from the
factory default of 1492 unless necessary. You may need to
change it for optimal performance with some specific websites or
application software that cannot be opened or enabled; in this
case, try 1450, 1400, etc.
5. Service Name: Description of PPPoE connection. Leave blank
unless otherwise required.
6. Server Name: Description of server. Leave blank unless
otherwise required.
7. Connect Automatically: Connect automatically to the Internet
after rebooting the system or connection failure.
Connect Manually: Require the user to manually connect to the
Internet before each session.
Connect On Demand: Re-establish connection to the Internet only
when there is data transmission.
Connect During Specified Time Period: Only connect to Internet
during a specified time period.
8. OK: Click it to save all your settings.
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3.2.2 Static IP
Select Static IP if your ISP provides all the needed info. You will
need to enter the provided IP address, subnet mask, gateway
address, and DNS address(es) in corresponding fields.
1. Internet connection Type: Select Static IP.
2. IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Consult
your ISP if you are not clear.
3. Subnet mask: Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.
4. Gateway: Enter the WAN Gateway provided by your ISP. Consult
your ISP if you are not clear.
5. DNS Server: Enter the DNS address provided by your ISP.
6. Alternate DNS Server: Enter the other DNS address if your ISP
provides 2 such addresses (optional).
7. OK: Click it to save all your settings.
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3.2.3 DHCP
Select DHCP (Dynamic IP) if you can access Internet as soon as your
computer directly connects to an Internet-enabled ADSL/Cable
modem.
1. Internet connection Type: Select DHCP.
2. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. DO NOT change it from the
factory default of 1500 unless instructed by your ISP. You may
need to change it for optimal performance with some specific
websites or application software that cannot be opened or
enabled; in this case, try 1450, 1400, etc.
3. OK: Click it to save your settings.
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3.2.4 PPTP
PPTP: Select PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP
uses a PPTP connection. The PPTP allows you to connect a router
to a VPN server.
For example：
A corporate branch and headquarter can use this connection type to
implement mutual and secure access to each other’s resources.
1. Internet connection Type: Displays the current Internet
connection type.
2. PPTP Server Address: Enter the IP address of a PPTP server.
3. User Name: Enter your PPTP User Name.
4. Password: Enter the password.
5. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. DO NOT change it from the
factory default of 1492 unless instructed by your ISP. You may
need to change it for optimal performance with some specific
websites or application software that cannot be opened or
enabled; in this case, try 1450, 1400, etc.
6. Address Mode: Select "Dynamic" if you don’t get any IP info
from your ISP, otherwise select "Static". Consult your ISP if you
are not clear.
7. IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Consult
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your ISP if you are not clear.
8. Subnet mask: Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.
9. Gateway: Enter the WAN Gateway provided by your ISP.
Consult your ISP if you are not clear.
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3.2.5 L2TP
Select L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses an L2TP
connection. The L2TP connects your router to a L2TP server.
For Example：
A corporate branch and headquarter can use this connection type to
implement mutual and secure access to each other’s resources.
1. Internet connection Type: Displays the current Internet
connection type.
2. L2TP Server Address: Enter the IP address of a L2TP server.
3. User Name: Enter your L2TP username.
4. Password: Enter the password.
5. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. DO NOT change it from the
factory default of 1492 unless instructed by your ISP. You may
need to change it for optimal performance with some specific
websites or application software that cannot be opened or
enabled; in this case, try 1450, 1400, etc.
6. Address Mode: Select "Dynamic" if you don’t get any IP info
from your ISP, otherwise select "Static". Consult your ISP if you
are not clear.
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7. IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Consult
your ISP if you are not clear.
8. Subnet mask: Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.
9. Gateway: Enter the WAN Gateway provided by your ISP. Consult
your ISP if you are not clear.
Note:
1. PPPOE, PPTP and L2TP cannot be used simultaneously!
2. For PPTP and L2TP Internet connections, only Static IP or
Dynamic IP is available.
3. Note that PPTP and L2TP may not be available on some
products.
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3.3 MAC Clone
This section allows you to configure Device’s WAN MAC address.
1. MAC Address: Config device’s WAN MAC address.
2. Clone MAC Address: Click to copy your PC's MAC address to the
device as a new WAN MAC address.
3. Restore Default MAC: Reset device’s WAN MAC to factory
default.
3.4 WAN Speed
Here you can set the speed and duplex mode for WAN port. It is
advisable to keep the default Auto setting to get the best speed.
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3.5 WAN Medium Type
The device supports two WAN medium types: wired and wireless.
Select Wired WAN if you need to connect to your ISP via an Ethernet
cable or select Wireless WAN if you directly connect to your WISP
wirelessly. The default WAN Medium Type is Wired WAN, so no
settings are required here if you connect to your ISP via an Ethernet
cable. If you connect to your WISP wirelessly, do as follows:
1. Select Wireless WAN and enable the scan feature.
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2. Select the wireless network you wish to connect, say,
Tenda_office, and click OK. Then close scan.
3. 1). Verify that SSID and channel on this page are exactly the
same as they are on the uplink wireless network you just
selected.
2). Configure the same security mode, security key, cipher type
(or WPA Algorithm) as they are on the uplink wireless network
you just selected. Click OK.
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1. WAN Medium Type: Select the WAN medium type you
are going to use.
2. Open Scan (or Scan): Click to search for available
wireless networks in the area and select the one you
wish to connect.
3. SSID: The wireless network name of the uplink
wireless device.
4. Channel: The channel used by the uplink wireless
device.
5. Security Mode: The security mode used by the uplink
wireless device.
6. WPA Algorithms (or Cipher Type): The WPA
Algorithm (or Cipher Type) used by the uplink wireless
device.
7. Key (or Security Key): The security key used by the
uplink wireless device.
8. OK: Click this button and the router will restart to save
your settings.
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Note: If you change the device’s LAN IP address, you must
use the new one to log on to the web-based configuration utility.
For example:
If SSID, security mode, cipher type (WPA Algorithm), security
key and channel your WISP AP are respectively Myhome,
WPA2-PSK，AES, Tenda_router and 11, then simply enter them
in corresponding fields as seen below.
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Or you can use the Open Scan (or Scan) option to have the SSID
and channel of the uplink wireless device automatically copied to this
page. When you finish all these settings, go to Advanced->
Internet Connection Setup and select a proper Internet
connection type (If your ISP is using a DHCP connection, simply
select DHCP).
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3.6 LAN Settings
Click Advanced -> LAN Settings to enter the screen below.
1. LAN MAC Address: Displays device's LAN MAC address, which
is NOT changeable.
2. IP Address: Device's LAN IP address. The default is
192.168.0.1. You can change it according to your need.
3. Subnet Mask: Device’s LAN subnet mask, 255.255.255.0 by
default.
4. OK: Click to save your settings.
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3.7 DNS Settings
DNS is short for Domain Name System or Domain Name Service.
1. Enable Manual DNS Assignment: Check to activate DNS
settings.
2. Primary DNS Server：Enter the primary DNS address provided
by your IPS.
3. Alternate DNS Server：Enter the other DNS address if your
ISP provides 2 such addresses (optional).
4. OK: Click to save your settings.
Note:
1. Web pages are not able to open if DNS server addresses are
entered incorrectly.
2. Do remember to restart the device to activate new settings
when you finish all settings.
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3.8 DHCP
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an automatic
configuration protocol used on IP networks. If you enable the
built-in DHCP server on the device, it will automatically configure
the TCP/IP settings for all your LAN computers (including IP
address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS etc), eliminating the
need of manual intervention. Just be sure to set all computers on
your LAN to be DHCP clients by selecting "Obtain an IP
Address Automatically" respectively on each such PC. When
turned on, these PCs will automatically load IP information from
the DHCP server. (This feature is enabled by default. Do NOT
disable it unless necessary)
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3.9 DHCP Client List
DHCP Client List displays information of devices that have obtained
IP addresses from the device’s DHCP Server. If you would like
some devices on your network to always get the same IP
addresses, you can manually add a static DHCP reservation entry
for each such device.
1. IP Address: Enter the IP address for static DHCP reservation.
2. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of a computer to always
receive the same IP address (the IP you just specified).
3. Add: Click to add the entry to the MAC address reservation list.
4. OK: Click to save your settings.
Note:
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If the IP address you have reserved for your PC is currently used by
another client, then you will not be able to obtain a new IP
address from the device's DHCP server, instead, you must
manually specify a different IP address for your PC to access
Internet.
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Chapter 4 Wireless Settings
4.1 Wireless Basic Settings
Here you can expand your wireless coverage with the following
modes: Wireless AP (default mode) and WDS.
1. Wireless Access Point (AP): Select this mode if you want to
convert an existing wired network to a wireless network so as to
extend Internet access to wireless clients.
2. WDS Bridge Mode: wireless distribution system (WDS) is a
system enabling the wireless interconnection of access points in
an IEEE 802.11 network. It allows a wireless network to be
expanded using multiple access points without the traditional
requirement for a wired backbone to link them. Select this mode
if you want to extend an existing wireless network. The two
modes are described as below:
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4.1.1 Wireless AP Mode
1. SSID: This is the public name of your wireless network. The
default is Tenda_XXXXXX. XXXXXX is the last six characters in
the device's MAC address. It is recommended that you change it
for better security and identification.
2. Channel: Select a channel that is the least used by neighboring
networks from the drop-down list or Auto. Channels 1, 6 and 11
are recommended.
3. OK: Click to save your settings.
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Note:
1. It is advisable to keep other items unchanged from factory
default settings. For more details of other features, see
Appendix 1.
2. The device supports two SSIDs: primary SSID and secondary
SSID. The secondary SSID is optional, left blank and disabled by
default.
To enable the secondary SSID, simply specify a SSID in the field
and click OK.
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3.Instructions to configure the primary SSID also apply to the
secondary SSID. The primary SSID is used below to illustrate all
wireless related features.
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4.1.2 WDS Bridge Mode
WDS Bridge Mode: wireless distribution system (WDS) is a system
enabling the wireless interconnection of access points in an IEEE
802.11 network. It allows a wireless network to be expanded
using multiple access points without the traditional requirement
for a wired backbone to link them. Note: The Access Points you
select MUST support WDS.
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For example:
As seen in the figure above, PC1 and PC2 access Internet via a
wireless connection to Router 1. While PC3 and PC4 are too far to
directly connect to Router 1 for Internet access. Now you can use
the WDS bridge feature to let PC3 and PC4 access Internet.
Before you get started:
1. View and note down the wireless security settings: security mode,
cipher type, security key, etc. on Router 1.
2. Verify that DHCP server is enabled on Router 1.
3. Set the LAN IP address of Router 2 to a different address yet on
the same net segment as Router 1.
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As shown below:
Router 1:
LAN IP: 192.168.0.1;
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0;
Router 2:
LAN IP：192.168.0.10;
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0;
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Then do as follows:
1. Configure Router 2:
1) Wireless Working Mode: Select WDS Bridge Mode.
2) Click Open Scan (or Scan) to search for Router 1.
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3) Select the wireless network to connect and click OK.
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4) Verify that the SSID, channel, and AP MAC address on the page
match those of the added wireless network. If not, manually correct
them.
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5) Close Scan and click OK to save your settings.
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6) Go to Wireless Security page and set the wireless security
settings exactly as they are on the link partner (Router 1).
7) Go to DHCP Server to disable the DHCP on Router 2. Now you
have finished all settings on Router 2 required for WDS.
2. Configure Router 1:
1) Go to wireless section on Router 1 and specify WDS (or WDS
Bridge) as its wireless working mode.
2) Manually enter Router 2's MAC address (Also, you can use the
Scan option as mentioned above) and click OK to finish your
settings.
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3. Configure PC3 and PC4：
1) Set PC3 and PC4 to Obtain an IP address automatically.
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2) When the two PCs get IP addresses,
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try below steps to verify the WDS connection:
1. Click Start-> Run on PC3, input cmd on the appearing window
and then click OK.
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Input ping 192.168.0.1 and press Enter. If you get a screen as
seen below, you have successfully implemented WDS.
Note:
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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4.2 Wireless Security
This section allows you to secure your wireless network and block
unauthorized accesses and malicious packet sniffing. To encrypt
your wireless network, do as follows:
1. Select the wireless network (SSID) you wish to encrypt.
2. Disable WPS. (WPS is enabled on the router by default. If
you want to use other security modes, you must first disable
the WPS.)
3. Select a proper security mode and cipher type (also known
as WPA Algorithm or WPA Encryption Type). WPA-PSK and
AES are recommended by system default. (5 security
modes are available for your selection. Among them,
WPA-PSK outstands with greater compatibility and security.
For more information of other security modes, see appendix
2) Specify a security key that includes at least 8 characters.
4. Click OK to complete your settings.
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WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup makes it easy for home users who know little
of wireless security to establish a home network, as well as to
add new devices to an existing network without entering long
passphrases or configuring complicated settings. Simply enter a
PIN code or press the software PBC button or hardware WPS
button (if any) and a secure wireless connection is established.
Operation Instructions:
PBC: To use WPS-PBC, try two ways below:
1) Press the hardware WPS button on the router for about 1 second
and then enable WPS/PBC on the client device within 2 minutes;
2) Press the hardware WPS button on the router for about 1 second
and then enable WPS/PBC on the client device within 2 minutes;
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PIN: On the wireless security page, enable WPS, select PIN and
enter the 8-digit PIN code from network adapter; then, within 2
minutes, enable WPS/PIN on the client device;
Note:
1. With WPS successfully enabled, the WPS LED on the router keeps
blinking for about 2 minutes, and during this time, you can
enable WPS on a wireless adapter; if the adapter successfully
joins the wireless network, the WPS LED will display a solid light.
Repeat steps above if you want to add more wireless adapters to
the router.
2. Reset OOB: Clicking this button will reset SSID to factory
default and disable security mode.
3. Existing wireless settings will still be maintained by default after
a successful WPS connection. Namely security settings and SSID
on the router will still be the same. If you want to generate a
random wireless key via WPS, click Reset OOB and then follow
WPS setup instructions above.
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Note:
1. To use the WPS security, the wireless client must be also
WPS-capable.
2. Before you press the hardware WPS button on the device for
WPS/PBC connection, making sure the WPS feature has been
enabled on the device.
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4.3 Wireless Access Control
The Access Control feature allows you to specify a list of devices to
Permit (Allow) or Forbid (Deny) a connection to your wireless
network via the devices’ MAC addresses. All other devices not
listed as Permitted will be Forbidden and vice versa.
1. Select the wireless network (SSID) you wish to enable Access
Control on.
2. MAC Address Filter: Select Permit or Forbid from the
drop-down list.
3. To permit a wireless device to connect to your wireless network,
select Permit (or Allow), enter its MAC address, click Add and
then OK. Then only this device listed as “Permitted” will be able
to connect to your wireless network; all other wireless devices
will forbidden.
Step1. Select the wireless network (SSID) you wish to enable Access
Control on.
Step2. Select Permit (or Allow) from the corresponding drop-down
menu.
Step3. Enter the MAC address you wish to permit in the MAC address
box and click Add.
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Step4. Click OK to save your settings. You can add more wireless
MAC addresses you wish to allow.
Example: To forbid the PC at the MAC address of
C8:3A:35:65:82:E6 from connecting to your wireless
network, do as follows:
Step1. Select an SSID, say, Tenda_home.
Step2. Select Forbid (or Deny) from the corresponding drop-down
menu.
Step3. Enter C8:3A:35:65:82:E6 in the MAC address box and click
Add.
Step4. Click OK to save your settings. You can add more wireless
MAC addresses you wish to forbid.
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4.4 Wireless Client
Here you can see a list of wireless devices connected to the router,
including their MAC addresses and bandwidth
Note: The bandwidth here refers to the channel bandwidth
instead of wireless connection rate.
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Chapter 5 Bandwidth Control
5.1 Bandwidth Control
Use this section to manage bandwidth allocation to devices on your
LAN. 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.
1. Enable Bandwidth Control: Check or uncheck the box to
2. Enable or disable the bandwidth control feature.
3. IP Address: Specify the same IP address (say, 100, 100) or
two different IP addresses (say, 100, 110) in both boxes to
specify a single IP address or an IP range to which the current
bandwidth control rule will apply.
4. Upload/Download: Select to control bandwidth over data
upload or download.
5. Bandwidth Range: Specify an upload/download bandwidth
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11.
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2
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33..
44..
55..
66..
77..
range limit on specified PC(s). The unit is KByte/s.
1M=128KByte/s. Note that maximum upload/download
bandwidth should not exceed your router's WAN bandwidth limit.
(Consult your ISP if you are not clear.).
6. Enable: Check to enable current rule. (When disabled,
corresponding entry will not take effect though existing in fact.)
7. Add to List: Click to add current rule to the rule list.
8. OK: Click to activate your settings.
For example:
If you are sharing a 4M broadband connection with a neighbor, who
always exhausts the bandwidth resource downloading data, this
feature will help. Simply specify half of the 4M bandwidth for
your neighbor's PC (say, 192.168.0.100) and you will no longer
need to struggle for bandwidth and your neighbor will only get up
to 2M bandwidth. To do so, follow instructions below:
CChheecckk EEnnaabbllee..
. Input "192.168.0.100" in both IP address boxes.
Select Download.
Enter "256" in both bandwidth range fields.
Check Enable.
Click Add To List
Click OK.
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5.2 Traffic Statistics
Traffic Statistics allows you to see at a glance how much traffic each
device in your network is using.
1. Enable Traffic Statistics: Check/uncheck the box to
enable/disable the Traffic Statistics feature. To see at a
glance how much traffic each device in your network is
using, enable this option. However usually, disabling it may
boost your network performance. This option is disabled by
default. However, once enabled the page refreshes every
five minutes.
2. OK: Click to activate corresponding settings.
IP Address: Displays IP addresses of PCs connected to the
device.
Uplink Rate: Displays the upload speed (KByte/s) of a
corresponding PC.
Downlink Rate: Displays the download speed (KByte/s) of a
corresponding PC.
Sent Message: Displays the number of packets sent by a
corresponding PC via the device since Statistics is
enabled.
Sent Bytes: Displays the number of Bytes sent by a
corresponding PC via the device since Statistics is
enabled. The unit is MByte.
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Received Message: Displays the number of packets received
by a corresponding PC via the device since
Statistics is enabled.
Received Bytes: Displays the number of Bytes received by a
corresponding PC via the device since Statistics is
enabled. The unit is MByte.
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Chapter 6 Special Applications
6.1 Port Range Forwarding
Port range forwarding is useful for web servers, ftp servers, e-mail
servers, gaming and other specialized Internet applications. When
you enable port forwarding, the communication requests from the
Internet to your router’s WAN port will be forwarded to the specified
LAN IP address. As seen in the figure above, to let PC3 access service
ports on PC1, you must first configure port forwarding settings on
the router to which PC1 is uplinked.
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1. Start/End Port: Specify a range of ports between 1~65535 (for
a single port, enter the port number in both Start and End fields,
say, 21 for FTP). Contact corresponding service provider if you
don't know the port number of the service to use.
2. LAN IP: Specify the internal host’s IP address. Be sure to
statically assign the host’s IP address to make this function
constant.
3. Protocol: Specify the protocol required for the service utilizing
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the port(s).
4. Enable: Check to enable current settings.
5. OK: Click to activate your settings.
Now, your friends only need to enter ftp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:21 in
their browsers to access your FTP server xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the
router's WAN IP address. Assuming it is 172.16.102.89, and then
your friends need to enter ftp://172.16.102.89：21 in their
browsers.
For example: You want to share some large files with your friends
who are not in your LAN; however it is not convenient to transfer
such large files across network. Then, you can set up your own
PC as a FTP server and use the Port (Range) Forwarding feature
to let your friends access these files. Assuming that the static IP
address of the FTP server (Namely, your PC) is 192.168.0.10,
you want your friends to access this FTP server through default
port of 21 using the TCP protocol, then do as follows:
1. Start/End Port: Enter 21 in both Start Port and End Port fields.
2. LAN IP: Enter 192.168.0.10
3. Protocol: Select TCP.
4. Enable: Check to enable current settings.
5. OK: Click to activate your settings.
Note: If you include port 80 on this section, you must set the port
for remote (web-based) management to a different number
than 80, such as 8080, otherwise the virtual server feature may
not take effect.
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6.2 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. Enabling DMZ host may expose your
local network to potential attacks. So it is advisable to use it with
caution.
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/uncheck to enable/disable the DMZ host feature.
3. OK: Click to enable your settings.
Note: Once enabled, the DMZ host loses protection from device's
firewall and becomes vulnerable to attacks.
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6.3 DDNS
Dynamic DNS or DDNS is a term used for the updating in real time of
Internet Domain Name System (DNS) name servers. 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. (You need to have an account with one of the Service
Providers in the drop-down menu first.)
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1. DDNS Service: Select to enable/disable the DDNS feature.
2. Service Provider: Select your DDNS service provider from the
drop-down menu. (Here you can see a list of available service
providers. Note that service providers not listed here are not
available for use.)
3. User Name: Enter the registered user name.
4. Password: Enter the registered password.
5. Domain Name: Enter the domain name you register, say,
tenda.dyndns.org.
6. OK: Click to activate your settings.
Note:
This feature is usually used together with virtual server.
Configure necessary settings on port forwarding interface and
enter the information provided by your DDNS service provider
on the DDNS screen. Others can access your web server by
simply entering http://tenda.dyndns.org in their browser
address bar.
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6.4 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. This feature is enabled by default. No settings are required.
Enable UPnP: Check/uncheck to enable/disable the UPnP feature.
OK: Click to complete your settings.
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6.5 Static Routing
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.
1. Destination Network IP Address: Specify a single IP address,
say, 172.17.0.100, or an IP net segment, .say, 192.168.88.0.
2. Subnet Mask: Specify a Subnet Mask that corresponds to the
specified destination IP.
3. Gateway: Specif the IP address for next hop.
4. OK: Click to activate your settings.
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Note:
1. Gateway must be on the same IP net segment as device's
LAN/WAN IP address.
2. Subnet Mask must be entered 255.255.255.255 if destination IP
address is a host.
3. Subnet Mask must be entered accordingly if destination IP
address represents an IP network segment. It must correspond
to the specified IP address. For example, for IP address of
10.0.0.0, you may enter a subnet mask of 255.0.0.0.
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6.6 Routing Table
This page displays the device core routing table which lists
destination IP, subnet mask, gateway, hop count and interface.
The principal task for a router is to look for an optimal transfer path
for each data packet passing through it, and transfer it to the
specified destination. To complete this work, the router stores
and maintains related data of various transfer paths, i.e.
establishing a routing table, for future route selection.
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Chapter 7 Security
7.1 URL Filter
To better control LAN PCs, you can use the URL filter functionality to
allow or disallow such PCs to access certain websites within a
specified time range.
1. Filter Mode: Select a proper filter mode, say, Forbid Only (or
Forbid/Deny).
2. Access Policy: Select an access policy number, say, 1, from
the drop-down list.
3. Policy Name: Briefly describe the current rule, say, youtube, (It
can only consist of numbers, letters, or underscore).
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4. Start IP/End IP: Enter the same IP address or 2 different IP
addresses in both boxes to specify a single PC or a range of PCs
for the current rule to apply to.
5. URL Character String: Enter the domain name you wish to
filter out, say, youtube.
6. Time: Specify a time period for a current rule to take effect. If
the field is set to 0:00-0:00, the rule will be applied 24hrs/day.
7. Day(s): Select a day or several days for a current rule to take
effect. If Sun-Sat is selected, the rule will apply 7days/week.
8. Enable: Check/uncheck to enable/disable the feature.
9. OK: Click to activate your settings.
Example:
If you want to disallow all computers on your LAN to access
youtube.com from 8：00 to 18：00 during working days:
Monday- Friday, then do as follows:
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1. Filter Mode: Select Forbid Only.
2. Access Policy: Select an access policy number, say, 1, from the
drop-down list.
3. Policy Name: Briefly describe the current rule, say, youtube, (It
can only consist of numbers, letters, or underscore).
4. Start IP/End IP: Enter 2-254.
5. URL Character String: Enter youtube.
6. Time: Select 8:00-18:00.Day(s): Select Monday to Friday.
7. Enable: Check the Enable box.
8. OK: Click to save your settings.
Note: Each rule can only include one domain name. Simply add
more rules accordingly, if you want to filter multiple domain
names.
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7.2 MAC Filter
This section allows you to set the times specific clients can or cannot
access the Internet via the devices’ MAC Addresses.
Forbid Only (or Forbid or Deny): Specify a list of devices to
Forbid (Deny) access to Internet. All other devices not listed as
Forbidden (Denied) will be permitted.
Permit Only (or Permit or Allow): Specify a list of devices to
Permit (or Allow) access to Internet. All other devices not listed as
Permitted (or Allowed) will be forbidden.
1. Filter Mode: Select a proper filter mode, say, Forbid Only (or
Forbid/Deny).
2. Access Policy: Select an access policy number, say, 1, from
the drop-down list.
3. Policy Name: Briefly describe the current rule (It can only
consist of numbers, letters, or underscore).
4. MAC Address: Specify a MAC address for a corresponding MAC
filter rule to apply to.
5. Time: Specify a time period for a current rule to take effect. If
the field is set to 0:00-0:00, the rule will be applied 24hrs/day.
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6. Day(s): Select a day or several days for a current rule to take
effect. If Sun-Sat is selected, the rule will apply 7days/week.
7. Enable: Check/uncheck to enable/disable the feature.
8. OK: Click to activate your settings.
For Example:
To allow a PC at the MAC address of
00:E4:A5:44:35:69 to access Internet from Monday to Friday.
1. Filter Mode: Select Permit Only.
2. Access Policy: Select an access policy number, say, 1, from
the drop-down list.
3. Policy Name: Briefly describe the current rule, say,
Permit_only, (It can only consist of numbers, letters, or
underscore).
4. MAC Address: Enter 00:E4:A5:44:35:69.
5. Time: Select 0 for all fields to apply the rule 24hrs/day.
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6. Day(s): Select Monday to Friday.
7. Enable: Check the Enable box.
8. OK: Click to save your settings.
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7.3 Client Filter
This section allows you to set the times specific clients can or cannot
access the Internet via the devices’ assigned IP addresses and
service port.
Forbid Only (or Deny/Forbid): Only PCs listed as Forbidden (or
Denied) will be forbidden from accessing specified services; others
are not restricted;
Permit Only (or Permit/Allow): Only PCs listed as permitted (or
allowed) will be permitted to access specified services; others will be
forbidden.
1. Filter Mode: Select Permit Only.
2. Access Policy: Select an access policy number, say, 1, from the
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drop-down list.
3. Policy Name: Briefly describe the current rule, say, 80.
4. Start IP/End IP: Enter the same IP address, say, 110, or 2
different IP addresses, say, 110 and 120 in both boxes to specify
a single PC or a range of PCs for the current rule to apply to.
5. Port: Specify TCP/UDP protocol port number (s), say, 80.
6. Type (or Protocol): Select Both.
7. Time: Specify a time period for a current rule to take effect. If the
field is set to 0:00-0:00, the rule will be applied 24hrs/day.
8. Day(s): Specify a day or several days for a current rule to take
effect.
9. Enable: Check/uncheck to enable/disable the feature.
10. OK: Click to activate your settings.
For example:
If you want to prohibit PCs within the IP address range of
192.168.0.100--192.168.0.120 from accessing Internet, do as
follows:
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1. Filter Mode: Select Forbid Only.
2. Access Policy: Select an access policy number, say, 1, from the
drop-down list.
3. Policy Name: Briefly describe the current rule, say, 123.
4. Start IP: Enter 100.
5. End IP: Enter 120.
6. Port: Enter 1-65535 to forbid all Internet services and
applications.
7. Type (or Protocol): Select Both.
8. Time: Select 0 for all fields to apply the rule 24hrs/day.
9. Day(s): Select Sun-Sat to apply the rule 7days/week.
10. Enable: Check the Enable box.
11. OK: Click to activate your settings.
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Chapter 8 Tools
8.1 Reboot
Reboot the device to activate your settings. WAN connection will be
disconnected during reboot.
8.2. Restore to Factory Default Settings
Click the Restore to Factory Default button to reset device to
factory default settings. You need to reconfigure the device for
Internet access as well as many other settings including wireless
settings.
The factory default settings are listed below:
IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0.
Note: To activate your settings, you need to reboot the device
after you reset it.
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8.3 Back/Restore
Backup: 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. To do so, follow
below instructions:
1. Click the Backup button and specify a directory to save settings
on your local hardware.
2. Click Save to save the configuration file.
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To restore previous settings, do as follows:
Click the Browse button to locate and select a configuration file
that is saved previously to your local hard drive.
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Click the Restore button to reset your device to previous settings.
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8.4 Syslog
Here you can view the history of the device’s actions. After 150
entries, the earliest logs will clear automatically.
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