TENDA TECHNOLOGY FH1206 High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router User Manual part 1 of 4

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Preface
Thank you choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start! This user
guide instructs you to install and configure the router.
This user guide uses the following formats to highlight
special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special
interest. Ignoring this type of note may result in ineffective configurations, loss of
data or damage to device.
Tip: 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:
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(064) 800787922 (New Zealand)
Website: http://www.tendacn.com
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Table of Contents
I Product Overview ............................................................................................... 1
1 Package Contents .............................................................................................. 1
2 Getting to know your router ............................................................................... 1
LEDs on Front Panel ......................................................................................... 1
Label ................................................................................................................ 3
3 Position Your Router ......................................................................................... 3
II Quick Internet Setup ......................................................................................... 5
1 Getting Prepared ............................................................................................... 5
2 Hardware Install ............................................................................................... 5
3. Internet Setup .................................................................................................. 7
Configure PC .................................................................................................... 7
Configure Router .............................................................................................. 7
4 Verify Internet Connectivity ............................................................................ 11
5 Join Your Wireless Network ............................................................................. 13
Join Your Wireless Network - Windows 7 ......................................................... 13
Join Your Wireless Network - Windows XP....................................................... 16
III Features & Configurations ............................................................................. 19
1 Status ............................................................................................................. 19
1.1 System Status ............................................................................................ 19
1.2 WAN Status ............................................................................................... 20
1.3 LAN Status ............................................................................................... 21
1.4 Wireless Status .......................................................................................... 21
1.5 Connection Status ...................................................................................... 22
2 Network .......................................................................................................... 22
2.1. LAN Settings ........................................................................................... 22
2.2. WAN Settings ........................................................................................... 23
2.3 Port Mode ................................................................................................. 28
2.4 MAC Clone ............................................................................................... 29
2.5. DHCP ...................................................................................................... 30
2.6 DHCP Client List ...................................................................................... 31
2.7 Static Assignment ...................................................................................... 32
2.8 DHCP Server - Guest Network ................................................................... 33
3 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................ 35
3.1 Wireless-Basic .......................................................................................... 35
3.2 Guest Network .......................................................................................... 36
3.3 Security .................................................................................................... 38
3.4 Advanced .................................................................................................. 39
3.6 Wireless Extender ...................................................................................... 41
3.5 Access Control .......................................................................................... 71
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3.7 WPS Setup ................................................................................................ 75
3.8 Connection Status ...................................................................................... 78
4 Advanced Applications .................................................................................... 79
4.1 Bandwidth Control .................................................................................... 79
4.3 DDNS ....................................................................................................... 81
4.1 Virtual Server ............................................................................................ 84
4.2 DMZ Host ................................................................................................. 87
4.4 UPnP ........................................................................................................ 88
4.6 Route Table ............................................................................................... 89
4.5 Static Route .............................................................................................. 89
5 Security .......................................................................................................... 94
5.1 MAC Filter................................................................................................ 94
5.2 Client Filter .............................................................................................. 96
5.3 URL Filter ................................................................................................ 98
5.4 Remote Web Management ........................................................................ 100
6 Tools ............................................................................................................ 101
6.1 Logs ....................................................................................................... 101
6.2 Traffic Statistics ...................................................................................... 102
6.3 Time ....................................................................................................... 104
6.4 Change Password ..................................................................................... 105
6.5 Backup .................................................................................................... 106
6.6 Restore ................................................................................................... 108
6.7 Firmware Update ..................................................................................... 109
6.9 Reboot .................................................................................................... 112
Appendix 1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings ........................................................ 114
Windows 7 ....................................................................................................... 114
Windows XP .................................................................................................... 120
Appendix 2 Join Your Wireless Network ........................................................... 124
Join Your Wireless Network - Windows 7 .......................................................... 124
Appendix 3 Factory Default Settings ................................................................. 129
Appendix 4 FAQs............................................................................................... 131
Appendix 5 Remove Wireless Network from Your PC ..................................... 133
Windows 7 ....................................................................................................... 133
Windows XP .................................................................................................... 134
Appendix 6 Safety and Emission Statement ....................................................... 137
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I Product Overview
1 Package Contents
Unpack the package. Your box should contain the following items:
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your Tenda 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
LEDs on Front Panel
D. FH1201
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LED
Status
Description
PWR
Solid
Indicates a proper connection to the power supply
Off
Power is not supplied to the router. Please check the power
connection between the power outlet and router.
SYS
Blinking
System is functioning correctly.
Solid/Off
The unit is malfunctioning.
WPS
Solid
WPS is enabled
Blinking
Device is performing WPS authentication on a client
device.
Off
WPS function is disabled or WPS authentication
negotiation is completed
WAN
Solid
WAN port connected correctly
Blinking
WAN port is transferring data
Off
No link is detected on this port.
LAN
（1/2/3）
Solid
LAN port connected correctly
Blinking
LAN port is transferring data
Off
No link is detected on this port.
2.4GHz
Solid
2.4G wireless radio is on
Blinking
Data being transferred over 2.4G wireless network
Off
2.4G wireless radio is off
5GHz
Solid
5G wireless radio is on
Blinking
Data being transferred over 5G wireless network
Off
5G wireless radio is off
Buttons & Interfaces on Back Panel
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1→WiFi：Wireless radio ON/OFF button. Pressing the WiFi On/Off button turns
the wireless radios on and off.
2→WPS/RST: Pressing it for over 7 seconds restores the device to factory default settings.
For device's factory default settings, see Appendix 3 Factory Default Settings.
Pressing it for about 1 second enable s WPS-PBC and the WPS LED blinks. You can use this
button to quickly add a wireless device or computer to your wireless network.
3→LAN (1/2/3): The local (LAN) Ethernet ports are for cabling the device to local
computers, switches, etc.
4→WAN: The Internet (WAN) Ethernet port is for cabling the router to a cable or
DSL modem.
5→PWR: The power port for connecting the router to power outlet.
Label
1→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.
2→MAC address.
3→WPS pin code.
3 Position Your Router
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending
on the physical placement of your router. For best performance, place your router:
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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In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls
and ceilings between the router and your other devices such as computers and
smart phones to a minimum.
Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as
ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves or PCs.
Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or
aluminum studs.
Away from other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks,
mirrors, brick, and concrete that can also affect your wireless signal.
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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
Power Adapter
Please use the power adapter that comes in the package.
Using a power adapter with a different voltage rating than
the one included with the router will cause damage to the
router.
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
This is provided by your ISP
Gather ISP
Information
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 Hardware Install
Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Before you start, make sure you can access Internet by connecting the cable from
the incoming Internet side to your PC.
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① Connect the cable from the incoming Internet side to the WAN port on the
router.
② Connect one of the LAN ports on the router to the RJ45 (NIC) port on your PC
using an Ethernet cable.
③ Connect the router to a surge protected power strip using the included power
adapter.
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Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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3. Internet Setup
Configure PC
If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it
to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. If you are unsure, see
Appendix1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings.
Configure Router
Step 1. Log in to Web manager.
① Launch a web browser, say, IE.
② In the address bar, input 192.168.0.1, and press "Enter".
③ The login window appears.
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④ This router will automatically detect WAN connection status when you
press the Enter key (This happens when you first time set up the router or when
you restore the router to factory default settings).
⑤ The following screen appears when your Internet connection type is
detected. Click OK.
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⑥ And the Quick Setup screen appears after you clicked the OK button.
Tip --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. If you are not using the PPPoE or Dynamic IP (DHCP) Internet connection
type, see Static IP.
2. The default Internet connection type is DHCP (Dynamic IP).
3. The router has a preset wireless security key of 12345678 but it is
deactivated by factory default. However if you click the OK button on that page,
the wireless security key of 12345678 will be activated automatically.
4. Here we use the WPA-PSK/AES for explanation. If you want to use other
security mode and/or cipher type, see Security.
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Step 2. Internet Setup & Wireless Security Setup
A. Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically from
your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP information or
user name and password.
B. Select PPPoE if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection and gives you a PPPoE user
name and a PPPoE password.
Dynamic IP (DHCP) & Wireless Security Setup
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① Select Dynamic IP (DHCP).
② The default wireless band is 2.4G and default wireless security key is
12345678. For better security key, please change the default security key
(Security key should be 8-63 characters).
③ Click Save to save your settings.
PPPoE & Wireless Security Setup
① Select PPPoE.
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② Enter the ISP login name and password.
③ The default wireless band is 2.4G and default wireless security key is
12345678. For better security key, please change the default security key
(Security key should be 8-63 characters).
④ Click Save to save your settings.
4 Verify Internet Connectivity
System will automatically enter the Status screen after you save the settings made
on the Quick Setup screen.
A. If the connection status displays "Connected" (as shown below). you are
connected to the Internet.
B. If connection status displays "Cable improperly connected!”， the connection between the
router and Internet fails. Make sure the cable from the incoming Internet side is
properly connected to the router's WAN port. If nothing is wrong, "Connecting" or
"Connected" will be displayed.
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If the connection status displays "Connecting… ” and WAN IP address displays "0.0.0.0", wait
until the page updates five times.
And if it still displays "Connecting…” try the following steps:
① Make sure physical connections are correctly established.
② Make sure you can access Internet on your PC without using the router.
③ If your ISP uses a PPPoE Internet connection, make sure you entered the
correct ISP login name and password.
④ If the problem is still unsolved, see 2.4 MAC Clone.
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5 Join Your Wireless Network
Having finished above settings, you can search for the device's default wireless
network (SSID) from your wireless devices (notebook, iPad, iPhone, etc) and enter
a security key to connect to it wirelessly.
Tip --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. The router's SSID is Tenda_XXXXXX by default. You can find it on the
label on the bottom of the router.
2. Also, you can find the MAC address on label on the bottom of the router.
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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Join Your Wireless Network - Windows 7
① Click the icon on the notification area on the bottom right corner.
Tip --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you cannot find the icon, try disabling the wired network adapter or unplug the
Ethernet cable from the wired network adapter of your PC and refresh your desk top. If the
problem remains unsolved, see Join Your Wireless Network - Windows 7.
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② Select the wireless network you wish to connect and click Connect.
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③ If you see the screen below, you are connecting to the wireless network.
④ Enter the security key and click OK.
⑤ When you see Connected displayed next to the wireless network you
selected, you have connected to the wireless network successfully.
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Join Your Wireless Network - Windows XP
① Right click My Network Places from your PC's desktop and select
Properties.
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② Right click Wireless Network Connection and select View Available
Wireless Networks.
③ Double click the wireless network you wish to connect.
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④ Enter the security key and click Connect.
⑤ When you see Connected displayed next to the wireless network you
selected, you have connected to the wireless network successfully.
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III Features & Configurations
For more and advanced features, click Advanced on the home page.
1 Status
1.1 System Status
Click Advanced on the home page and the Status screen appears. Here you can view the
router’s WAN status and system status as noted below:
Tip ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Connection Status: Displays the router's current WAN connection status:
Disconnected, Connecting, or Connected. For explanation of the 3 connection
statuses, see 4 Verify Internet Connectivity.
2. IP Address/Subnet Mask/WAN subnet mask/Gateway/Primary DNS
Server/Secondary DNS Server: This type of information appears only if the
router successfully connects to Internet via a PPPoE or DHCP (dynamic IP)
connection. However if you connect the router to Internet with static IP settings
provided by your ISP, these fields will display the settings you entered whether
the router successfully connects to the Internet or not.
3. If nothing appears in the secondary DNS server field, there is no available
secondary DNS server.
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1.2 WAN Status
Click Status -> WAN Status to enter the WAN Status screen as seen below.
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1.3 LAN Status
Click Status -> LAN Status to enter the LAN Status screen as seen below.
1.4 Wireless Status
Click Status -> Wireless Status to enter the Wireless Status screen as seen below.
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1.5 Connection Status
Click Status -> Connection Status to enter the Connection Status screen.
2 Network
2.1. LAN Settings
Click Network -> LAN to enter the LAN configuration screen.Here you can
configure the LAN IP address. This IP address is to be used to access the router ’s
settings through a web browser. Be sure to make a note of any changes you apply to
this page.
Tip ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Default IP address and subnet mask are respectively 192.168.0.1 and
255.255.255.0.
2. This router does not support VLSM.
3. Be sure to make a note of any changes you apply to this page. If you change the
LAN IP address of the router, you have to open a new connection to the new IP
address and log in again.
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Configuration Procedures：
① Change the IP address to the one you wish to use, for example,
192.168.10.1.
② Click Save to save your settings.
2.2. WAN Settings
Click Network -> WAN to configure your Internet connection settings. Select your
Internet connection type:
A. Select PPPoE if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection and gives you a PPPoE user
name and a PPPoE password.
B. Select Static IP if your ISP provides you with fixed or static IP address settings
(special deployment by ISP; this is rare).
C． Select DHCP (Dynamic IP) if you can access Internet simply by directly
connecting your computer to an Internet-enabled ADSL/Cable modem without
configuring any settings.
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PPPoE
Configuration Procedures:
① Internet connection Type: Select PPPoE.
② ISP Username: Enter the ISP login name.
③ ISP Password: Enter the ISP login password.
④ Click Save to save your settings.
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1. MTU：The MTU (maximum transmission unit)is the largest data packet a
network device transmits. The normal MTU value for most Ethernet networks is
1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs, you might need to
change the MTU. This is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are
sure it is necessary for your ISP connection. For more information, see WAN MTU
Setup.
2. Service Name: This is the descriptive name of the current connection. Only enter it if
your ISP provides it.
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3. Server Name: This is the descriptive name of the server. Only enter it if your ISP
provides it.
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Static IP
Configuration Procedures:
① Internet connection Type: Select Static IP.
② IP Address/Subnet Mask/WAN subnet mask/Gateway/Primary DNS
Server/Secondary DNS Server: Enter the ISP information you gathered in 1
Getting Prepared.
③ Click Save to save your settings.
Dynamic IP (DHCP)
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Configuration Procedures:
① Internet connection Type: Select Dynamic IP (DHCP).
② Click Save to save your settings.
WAN MTU Setup
The MTU (maximum transmission unit)is the largest data packet a network device
transmits. The normal MTU value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes
for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs, you might need to change the MTU. This is rarely
required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.
When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data
packets travel through many devices along the way. If a device in the data path has
a smaller MTU value than the other devices, the data packets have to be
"fragmented" to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU value.
The best MTU value for Tenda routers is often just the factory default value. In
some situations, changing the MTU value fixes one problem but causes another.
Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs:
A. You have problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the
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technical support of either your ISP or Tenda suggests changing the MTU value.
Below web-based applications might require an MTU change:
A secure website that does not open, or displays only part of a web
page
Yahoo email
MSN portal
B. You use VPN and encounter serious performance problems.
C. You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons, and now you
have connectivity or performance problems.
If you suspect an MTU problem, try changing the MTU to 1400. If this does not help, gradually
reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem disappears.
The common MTU sizes and applications are listed in the table below.
MTU
1500
1492
1472
1468
1436
Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A wrong/improper MTU value may cause Internet communication problems. For example, you
may be unable to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP
or POP servers.
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2.3 Port Mode
Click Network -> Port Mode to enter the WAN port mode screen. Here you can
configure the router's WAN speed and duplex mode.
Tip ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. The best port mode is often just the factory default of "Auto".
2. In some situations, you might need to change the port mode. For example,
if the cable connected to your router's WAN port is too long, you may need to
use 10M full-duplex or 10M half-duplex for better performance.
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2.4 MAC Clone
Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) require end-user's MAC address to access
their network. This feature copies your current PC's MAC address to the r outer.
Click Network -> MAC Clone to enter the MAC Clone screen.
Knowledge Center ------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Restore Default MAC: Reset th e router ’s WAN MAC to facto ry default.
2. Clone MAC: Clicking this button copies the MAC address of the computer that you are now
using to the router. Also, you can manually enter the MAC address that you want to use. You
have to use the computer whose MAC address is allowed by your ISP.
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To restore default MAC address:
① Click Restore Default MAC.
② Click Save to save your settings.
To clone the MAC address of the computer that you are now using to the
router:
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① Click Clone MAC.
② Click Save to save your settings.
To manually enter the MAC address allowed by your ISP:
① Enter the MAC address allowed by your ISP.
② Click Save to save your settings.
2.5. DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) assigns an IP address to each device
on the LAN/private network. When you enable the DHCP Server, the DHCP Server
will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool specified
in this screen to the requesting device as long as the device is set to "Obtain an IP
Address Automatically". If you disable this feature, you have to manually
configure the TCP/IP settings for all PCs on your LAN to access Internet.
Click Network -> DHCP Server to enter the DHCP Server screen. Here you can
change the DHCP IP address pool and lease time.
Configuration Procedures:
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① DHCP Server: Select whether to enable or disable the DHCP server feature.
② Start IP/End IP: You can specify the starting and ending address of the IP
address pool here. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet a s
the router’s LAN IP address.
③ Lease Time: The lease time is a time length that the IP address is assigned to
each device before it is refreshed.
④ Click Save to save your settings.
Tip ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. By default, the router functions as a DHCP server. Do not disable the
DHCP server feature unless you want to manually configure the TCP/IP settings
for all PCs on your LAN.
2. Lease time will be renewed automatically upon expiry. No addition al
configurations are needed.
3. If you are not an advanced user, the default DHCP server settings are
recommended.
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2.6 DHCP Client List
Click Network -> DHCP Clients to enter the DHCP Clients screen. Here you can
view the host name, IP address, MAC address, and lease time information.
Tip -------------------------------------------------------------
You can know whether there are unauthorized accesses by viewing the client list.
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2.7 Static Assignment
Click Network -> Static Assignment. Here you can specify a reserved IP address
for a PC in the LAN. That PC will always receive the same IP address each time
when it accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses could be assigned to
servers that require permanent IP settings.
Static Assignment Application Example:
To have a PC at the MAC address of 44:37:E6:4F:37:3B always receive the
same IP address of 192.168.0.123.
Configuration Procedures:
① Enter the IP address: 192.168.0.123.
② Enter the MAC address of 44:37:E6:4F:37:3B.
③ Click Add.
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④ Click Save to save your settings.
Tip ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. 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.
2. For PCs that has already obtained IP addresses, you may need to perform the
Repair action to activate the configured static IP addresses.
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2.8 DHCP Server - Guest Network
Click Network -> DHCP - Guest Network to enter the guest network DHCP server
screen. If you enable the built-in DHCP server for Guest Network on this device, it
will automatically configure TCP/IP protocol settings for all DHCP-Client-enabled
PCs on the Guest Network, including IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS
etc.
Configuration Procedures:
① Click Enable.
② Start IP Address: Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP
addresses in the same subnet as the device.
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End IP Address: Specify the end of the range for the pool of IP addresses in
the same subnet as the device.
③ Click Save to save your settings.
Click Network -> Client List - Guest Network to enter the guest network DHCP
client list screen. This section displays a guest network DHCP dynamic client list,
which includes host name, IP address, MAC address and lease time info. Refresh:
Click to update the page.
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3 Wireless Settings
3.1 Wireless-Basic
Here you can configure the basic wireless settings of the router.
Tip ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Primary SSID is Tenda_XXXXXX by default, where XXXXXX is the last six
characters in the device's MAC address. You can find this MAC address on the
label attached on the bottom of the device.
2. If you are not an advanced user, it is advisable to only change the SSID (name of
the network) and channel and leave other items unchanged.
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Configuration Procedures:
① Band: Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
② Primary SSID: This is the public name of your wireless network.
③ Channel: Select a channel or select Auto to let system automatically select
one for your wireless network to operate on if you are unsure. The best
selection is a channel that is the least used by neighboring networks.

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