TENDA TECHNOLOGY F300 Users Manual
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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