Wireless N150/N300 Portable Router I
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Wireless N150/N300 Portable Router Preface Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start! This user guide instructs you to install and configure your device. This user guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Icon Description 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.
Wireless N150/N300 Portable Router Contents Preface ......................................................................................................................................................... III Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... IV I Product Overview ........................................................................................................................
Wireless N150/N300 Portable Router 4 Special Applications ....................................................................................................................................... 61 4.1 Port Range Forwarding ........................................................................................................................... 61 4.2 DMZ Host ................................................................................................................................................
I Product Overview I Product Overview 1 Package Content Unpack the package. Your box should contain the following items: If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
I Product Overview LED Status Description Solid The device is functioning correctly. Off Power is not supplied to the router. Make sure the device is properly connected to power outlet.
I Product Overview 1→RST: Pressing it for over 10seconds restores the device to factory default settings. For device's factory default settings, see Appendix 3 Factory Default Settings. 2→USB: The USB port that charges terminal devices such as a smart phone or an iPad over a USB cable. 3→LAN: The local (LAN) 100M Ethernet ports are for cabling the device to local computers, switches, etc.
II Quick Internet Setup II Quick Internet Setup 1 Getting Prepared Before you start the installation process, you need to prepare the following: Item Router PC Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable from the incoming Internet side Gather Information ISP Description Find it in your package Should have a installed IE8 or higher browser You will need it to connect your PC to the router This is provided by your ISP Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with all of the information needed to c
II Quick Internet Setup ② Connect the NIC port on your PC to one LAN port on the router using an Ethernet cable or connect to the router wirelessly. ③ Connect the Ethernet cable from the incoming Internet side to the WAN port on the router.
II Quick Internet Setup 3 Connect to Router If you use a wired NIC, refer to 3.1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings and then 4 Auto-switch Mode. 3.1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" from the device.
II Quick Internet Setup Windows 7 ① Click the icon on the notification area on the bottom right corner.
II Quick Internet Setup ② Select the wireless network you wish to connect and click Connect. ③ If you see the screen below, you are connecting to the wireless network. ④ Enter the security key and click OK.
II Quick Internet Setup When you see Connected displayed next to the wireless network you selected, you have connected to the wireless network successfully.
II Quick Internet Setup Windows XP ① Right click My Network Places from your PC's desktop and select Properties. ② Right click Wireless Network Connection and select View Available Wireless Networks.
II Quick Internet Setup ③ Double click the wireless network you wish to connect. ④ Enter the security key and click Connect.
II Quick Internet Setup ⑤ When you see Connected displayed next to the wireless network you selected, you have connected to the wireless network successfully. 4 Auto-detecting Internet Connection Type By default, this device automatically detects and switches between DHCP and PPPoE according to actual environment. To test Internet connectivity: ① Launch a web browser and enter the device's IP address. Input the default password (admin) and click OK on the login window.
II Quick Internet Setup ② The following screen appears if DHCP Internet connection type is detected. Simply specify a wireless security key, click Save and then close the browser. The following screen appears if PPPoE Internet connection type is detected. Enter the ISP login name and password, specify a wireless security key, and then click Save.
II Quick Internet Setup ③ See whether you can access Internet (See 3.2 Join Your Wireless Network, if you use a wireless NIC), if not, refer to 5 Internet Setup. Tip------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If the Auto-switch feature is disabled, the device will automatically detect and switch to the right Internet connection type in case of an Internet connection failure.
II Quick Internet Setup ④ Click Home on the appearing screen. ⑤ The Setup Wizard screen appears. Tip------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. If you access Internet by connecting to the Ethernet cable from the incoming Internet side, see Static IP. 2. If you don't want to use the Auto-switch feature, check the Disable Auto-switch mode box. 3.
II Quick Internet Setup C. If your ISP provides you with an Ethernet cable from the incoming Internet side IP information (IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP address, DNS server address), your ISP uses a static IP connection. See Static IP . D. If you acquire Internet access from a remote AP on an existing network see Universal Repeater Mode.
II Quick Internet Setup Configuration Procedures: ① Select Hotel Mode: Dynamic IP and click Next. ② Configure your wireless network: SSID, channel, security settings and then click Next.
II Quick Internet Setup ③ MAC Clone Setup: Enter the computer or broadband modem authorized by your ISP. Then click Next. ④ Click Finish and wait for the device to restart automatically. After reboot, reconnect to this device wirelessly or using an Ethernet cable and you will be able to access Internet. Residence Mode If your ISP uses a PPPoE Internet connection (Router operates in Residence Mode), you will need ISP login name and password.
II Quick Internet Setup Configuration Procedures: ① Select Residence Mode: PPPoE and click Next. ② Configure your wireless network: SSID, channel, security settings and then click Next.
II Quick Internet Setup ③ Internet Setup & MAC Clone: Enter your ISP login user name and password (case sensitive) and the MAC address of the computer or broadband modem authorized by your ISP. Then click Next. ④ Click Finish and wait for the device to restart automatically. After reboot, reconnect to this device wirelessly or using an Ethernet cable and you will be able to access Internet.
II Quick Internet Setup Universal Repeater Mode Use this universal repeater mode to extend your existing wireless network coverage. For application scenario, see below: In this mode, you only need to configure the following settings on the repeater wireless router: Configure LAN IP: Specify an IP address that is in the same subnet as yet different from the remote wireless router for this Tenda wireless router.
II Quick Internet Setup Universal Repeater Application Example: Step 1 Gather information of the remote wireless router: SSID: Tenda_888 Security Mode: WPA-PSK Cipher Type: AES Security Key: 12345678 LAN IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Step 2 Configure Repeater Wireless Router: ① Click Advanced -> LAN Settings to configure an IP address that is in the same subnet as yet different from the remote wireless router for this Tenda wireless router. ② Click OK in the appearing screen.
II Quick Internet Setup ④ Click here to search for available APs. ⑤ Select the wireless network you wish to connect to. ⑥ The information of the remote AP will be added automatically. You only need to enter the security key.
II Quick Internet Setup ⑦ Click Clear and Next. ⑧ Click Finish and wait for the device to restart automatically. After reboot, reconnect to this device wirelessly or using an Ethernet cable and you will be able to access Internet. Note---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When the Universal Repeater is configured successfully, wireless clients need to join the repeater wireless router's SSID for Internet access.
II Quick Internet Setup server address automatically" from the device, click Repair to repair the IP settings. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------② Wait until your PC successfully obtains an IP address.
II Quick Internet Setup Verify Connectivity: ① On PC 3 or PC4, Click Start -> Run. ② Enter cmd and click OK.
II Quick Internet Setup ③ Input ping 192.168.2.1 and press Enter. If you get a screen as seen below, you have successfully implemented WDS. 6 Verify Internet Connectivity Click Advanced-> Status and check the Connection Status. A． If connection status displays "Connected” (as shown below), you are connected to the Internet.
II Quick Internet Setup B. If connection status displays "Disconnected” (as shown below), the Ethernet cable from the incoming Internet side to the router's WAN port may be connected improperly or disconnected. 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. C. If connection status displays "Connecting”, wait until the webpage automatically refreshes 5 times.
II Quick Internet Setup information, see 1.3 MAC Clone. If you are using the PPPoE Internet connection type, read the diagnostic information next to the Diagnose Connection Status on the screen.
III Features &Connectivity III Features & Configurations 1 Advanced Settings 1.1 Status Click Advanced to enter the status screen. Here you can view the router’s WAN status and system status as noted below: Tip---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.
III Features &Connectivity 1.2. Internet Setup Click Advanced -> Internet Connection Setup 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.
III Features &Connectivity transmits. The normal MTU value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. The best MTU value is often just the factory default value. 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.
III Features &Connectivity DHCP Configuration Procedures: ① Internet connection Type: Select DHCP. ② Click OK 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.
III Features &Connectivity 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.
III Features &Connectivity 1.3 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 router. Click Advanced -> MAC Clone to enter the configuration screen. Knowledge Center----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Restore Default MAC: Reset the router’s WAN MAC to factory default. 2.
III Features &Connectivity Click Advanced -> WAN Speed 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.
III Features &Connectivity Configuration Procedures: ① Change the IP address to the one you wish to use, for example, 192.168.10.1. ② Click OK to save your settings. 1.6 DNS Settings Click Advanced -> DNS Settings to enter the configuration screen. Here you can set the DNS (Domain Name Server) settings. The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names. Configuration Procedures: ① Enable Manual DNS Assignment: Check to enable the DNS settings.
III Features &Connectivity Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The default DNS settings are recommended. Only change the DNS default settings if you know that your ISP requires specific servers. If incorrect DNS settings are configured, webpages will be unable to open. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.
III Features &Connectivity Configuration Procedures: ① DHCP Server: Select whether to enable or disable the DHCP server feature. ② IP Pool Start IP Address / IP Pool End IP Address: 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 as 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 OK to save your settings.
III Features &Connectivity 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 last number of the IP address you want to reserve, for example, 123. ② Enter the MAC address of 44:37:E6:4F:37:3B. ③ Click Add.
III Features &Connectivity ④ Click OK 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.
III Features &Connectivity 2 Wireless Settings 2.1 Wireless Basic Settings Here you can configure the basic wireless settings of the router. This router supports two operating modes: Wireless Access Point (AP) and WDS Bridge Mode. A. To only use the wireless network delivered by this router, select Wireless Access Point (AP). B. To extend an existing wireless network, select WDS Bridge Mode.
III Features &Connectivity Configuration Procedures: ① Primary SSID: This is the public name of your wireless network. ② 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. ③ Click OK to save your settings. Knowledge Center--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.
III Features &Connectivity 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.
III Features &Connectivity WDS Bridge Mode Application Example: To implement WDS Bridge for the application scenario above, do as follows: Step 1: Get Prepared ① View and note down the SSID and wireless security settings of Router 1. Click Wireless -> Wireless Basic Settings to enter the wireless basic configuration screen. Here you can view the SSID and channel. SSID：Tenda_221988 Channel: 6 Click Wireless -> Security to enter the wireless security configuration screen.
III Features &Connectivity Security Mode: WPA-PSK Cipher Type: AES Password: 12345678 AP MAC (BSSID): C8:3A:35:00:01:20 (can be found on the label attached to the device) Make sure DHCP server is enabled on router 1. Click Advanced -> DHCP Server to enter the DHCP server configuration screen. You can view and configure the DHCP server settings here. ② Set the LAN IP address of Router 1 to a different address yet on the same net segment as Router 2. For example, Router 1: 192.168.2.
III Features &Connectivity Step 2: Configure Router 1 ① Set the LAN IP address of Router 1 (Set it to a different address yet on the same net segment as Router 2. For example, Router 1: 192.168.2.1, Router 2: 192.168.2.10). For more information, see 1.6 LAN Settings. ② Click Wireless -> Wireless Basic Settings to enter the configuration screen. Select WDS Bridge Mode and click Open Scan.
III Features &Connectivity ③ Select the AP you wish to connect to and click OK to confirm it and then click Close Scan. ④ Verify that the automatically populated SSID, channel and MAC address, etc. are correct and then click OK.
III Features &Connectivity Step 3: Configure Router 2 ① Configure the LAN IP address of Router 2 49
III Features &Connectivity ② Click Wireless -> Wireless Basic Settings to enter the configuration screen. Select WDS Bridge Mode and click Open Scan.
