TENDA TECHNOLOGY W312A User Manual
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Description
Note
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special interest. Ignoring this type of note may result in
ineffective configurations, loss of data or damage to device.
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time or resources.
Chapter
Content
Ⅰ Product Overview
Describes product appearance and lists features.
Ⅱ Install
Explains how to install hardware and connect cables.
Ⅲ Login
Explains how to logs in to the web interface.
Ⅳ Features & Configurations
Introduces how to configure the device features.
Ⅴ Appendix
Explains how to configure PC TCP/IP settings, lists default
feature values and Safety and Emission Statement.
About This User Guide
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start! This user
guide instructs you to install and configure the device.
This user guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
How to Use This Guide
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Contents
I PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1 What It Does ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Package Content ................................................................................................................................. 1
3 LED ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
4 Button & Interface .............................................................................................................................. 2
5 Label ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Ⅱ INSTALL .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Ⅲ LOGIN .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings ............................................................................................................... 6
2 Log in to Device ................................................................................................................................... 6
Ⅳ FEATURES & CONFIGURATIONS .................................................................................................................. 8
1 Status ................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.1 System Status ........................................................................................................................................ 8
1.2 Wireless Status ...................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Traffic Statistics ...................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Wireless Clients ................................................................................................................................... 10
2 LAN Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 10
3 DHCP Server...................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2 DHCP Client List ................................................................................................................................... 13
4 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Basic Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Radio ................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.3 Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................................... 21
4.4 Access Control ..................................................................................................................................... 22
4.5 QVLAN ................................................................................................................................................. 23
5 SNMP ............................................................................................................................................... 24
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6 Tools ................................................................................................................................................. 25
6.1 Firmware Upgrade & Reboot .............................................................................................................. 26
6.2 System Time & Login Timeout Setup .................................................................................................. 27
6.3 Syslog ................................................................................................................................................... 29
6.4 Log Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 30
6.5 Backup & Restore ................................................................................................................................ 30
6.6 Restore to Factory Default................................................................................................................... 31
6.7 User Name & Password ....................................................................................................................... 32
6.8 Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................................... 33
Ⅴ APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings ............................................................................................................. 34
Windows 7 ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Windows XP .............................................................................................................................................. 36
2 Factory Default Settings .................................................................................................................... 38
3 Safety and Emission Statement ......................................................................................................... 40
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Ⅰ Product Overview
1 What It Does
This Wireless N300 Wall Plate Access Point, is a best-in-class 802.11n indoor access
point designed specifically for business-class environments such as hotels, airports,
coffee shops, shopping centers, sporting venues, and university campus. With standard
install design and stylish appearance, it nicely fits into an 86-type wall jack and seamlessly
blends in with most interior decorations in an office or room. No need to rebuild or change
existing walls. The unit comes with a built-in USB port that charges mobile devices such
as a smart phone via a USB cable as well as a RJ11 port for connecting to your telephone.
Integrated 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows installation in areas where power
outlets are not readily available. Plus, it supports port “Bypass”. Client connected to the
device’s LAN port can still communicate with the remote uplink device (PoE switch) even
when no power is supplied to this device or it goes dead).
2 Package Content
Unpack the package. Your box should contain the following items:
AP
2*Screws
Ethernet Cable
Install Guide
Resource CD
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.
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LED
Color
Status
Description
PWR
Green
Solid
The device is connected to power supply.
Blinking
The device is functioning correctly.
Off
Power is not supplied to the device or the device is
malfunctioning.
3 LED
4 Button & Interface
❶Reset: Open the housing of the AP and press this reset button with a needle for 7
seconds to restore the device to the factory default settings.
❷Phone Interface: For connection to a telephone.
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❸USB Port: The USB port that charges terminal devices with a USB cable.
❹LAN: 100M Ethernet Port for connecting to an Ethernet LAN device such as a PC or
switch, etc. This port supports “Bypass”. Client connected to the device’s LAN port can still
communicate with the remote uplink device (PoE switch) even when no power is supplied
to this device or it goes dead).
❺Green Connector: For connecting to a 4-core phone cable.
❻RJ45: The RJ45 port for connecting to a PoE switch.
5 Label
❶Default Login IP address. This IP address is to be used to access the device’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.
❷Administrator user name and password
❸This is the device’s MAC address. The device’s default primary SSID (wireless
network name) is Tenda_XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is the last 6 characters of this MAC
address).
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Ⅱ Install
Step 1: Prepare the following installation tools.
Step 2: Remove the device's lid with a flathead screwdriver.
Step 3: Install the device (For details, please go to the Install Guide).
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Step 4: Connect terminal device(s).
Step 5: Verify the network topology.
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Ⅲ Login
1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings
Connect your PC to this device wirelessly or using an Ethernet cable. The default IP
address of your wireless access point is 192.168.0.254. If you are using the default IP
subnet, the computer you are using to connect to the device should be configured with an
IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x (where x can be any integer between 2~253) and a
Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0; if you have changed the subnet of the wireless access
point, the computer you are using to connect must be within the same subnet.
Tip
If you are not clear about how to set up your PC's IP address, see 1 Configure PC TCP/IP
Settings.
2 Log in to Device
1) Launch a web browser, say, IE, input 192.168.0.254 and press Enter.
2) The login window appears. Enter the login user name and password (Both are
"admin" by default) and click Login.
Tip
You can click Tools -> User Name & Password to manage this user name and password.
For more information, see 6.7 User Name & Password.
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3) You will now enter the web configuration interface as seen below.
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Ⅳ Features & Configurations
1 Status
This section includes the following:
1.1 System Status: View the device’s system information and LAN settings.
1.2 Wireless Status: View the device’s wireless information and current SSID settings.
1.3 Traffic Statistics: View current traffic statistics of each SSID.
1.4 Wireless Clients: View the MAC addresses and connection speed of the wireless
clients that currently connect to each SSID.
1.1 System Status
Here you can view the device’s system status and LAN status.
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1.2 Wireless Status
Click Status -> Wireless Status and you can view the device’s wireless information and
current SSID settings.
1.3 Traffic Statistics
Click Status -> Traffic Statistics and you can view current traffic statistics of the device's
SSID.
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