AC1200 MU-MIMO Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Router ·AC10 / AC10U User Guide
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PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DNS Domain Name System AP Access Point WISP Wireless Internet Service Provider PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol MPPE Microsoft Point-to-Point Encryption PPP Point To Point Protocol DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System DMZ Demilitarized Zone VLAN Virtual Local Area Network Additional Information For more information, search this product model on our website at http://w
Contents 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Appearance ..................................................................................................................................................
.8 AP Mode .................................................................................................................................................... 52 6.9 Anti-interference........................................................................................................................................ 55 7 Guest Network ................................................................................................................................................. 56 7.1 Overview ........
12.1 LAN Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 118 12.2 DHCP Reservation .................................................................................................................................. 120 12.3 WAN Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 122 12.4 Time Settings ..............
1 Introduction 1.1 Overview AC10/AC10U is a high-performance router dedicated to fiber users. With the new 802.11ac wave2.0 standard and four 6 dBi high-gain external antennas, AC10/AC10U offers simultaneous dual-band data rate of as high as 1167 Mbps. With Beamforming+ technology, AC10/AC10U features robust wall penetration capacity, making full use of the FTTH’s advantage.
1.2 Appearance 1.2.1 Front panel LED indicator SYS LED indicator name System / USB LED indicator Status Description − The router is starting. Solid on − If the indicator is still solid on after your router completes startup, it indicates that the system is faulty. Slowing blinking The system is working properly. Fast blinking twice (AC10U only) A portable USB device is connected to the USB port. Fast blinking Data is being transmitted over the USB port.
LED indicator LED indicator name Status Description Slow blinking The router is performing WPS negotiation. Off The WiFi network is disabled. 1.2.
Port/Button Description WiFi Used to enable/disable the WiFi network of the router. Used to start the WPS negotiation process of the router, or to reset the router. RST/WPS − WPS: Press the button of the router, and enable the WPS function of another device within 2 minutes to establish a WPS connection. − Reset: When the SYS indicator blinks, hold the button down for about 8 seconds. The router is reset successfully when the SYS indicator lights solid on. 3 By default, it is a LAN port.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1): It specifies the login IP address/domain name of the router. You can use this IP address/domain name to access the web UI of the router. (2): It specifies the serial number of the router. If the router is faulty, you need to provide this serial number for repair. (3): It specifies the default SSID of the router’s WiFi network. − When you use AC10/AC10U for the first time, connect smart phone or other wireless devices to this SSID to set up your router.
2 Set up to access the internet 2.1 Setting the new router to access the internet 2.1.1 Setting up on phone Step 1 Connect devices. 1. Power on the router using the power adapter included in the package. 2. Plug the Ethernet cable that has connected to the internet into the WAN port of the router. 3. Connect your smart phone to the WiFi network of the router using the WiFi name and password labeled on the bottom of the router. Step 2 1. Set up the router.
2. Tap Start. 3. The system detects your connection type automatically. Set the parameters based on your situation. (PPPoE is used for instructions.) − ISP User Name: Enter the user name provided by your ISP. − ISP Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. 4. Tap Next. 5. Set the WiFi name, WiFi password, and login password.
6. Tap Next. --End Wait a moment. Connected. Connect wireless devices to the WiFi network of the router again using the WiFi name and password you set to access the internet. Wired devices can access the internet directly if they have connected to port 1, 2 or 3. For more functions, refer to relevant contents in this user guide. 2.1.2 Setting up on computer Step 1 Connect devices. 1. Power on the router using the power adapter included in the package. 2.
3. Connect your computer to port 1, 2 or 3 of the router using an Ethernet cable. A desktop computer can connect to the WiFi network of the router only when it is installed with a wireless adapter. Step 2 Set up the router. 1. Start a web browser on the computer that has connected to the router. Enter tendawifi.com in the address bar and press Enter. 2. Click Start.
3. The system detects your connection type automatically. Please set the relevant parameters based on your actual situation. (PPPoE is used as an example for instructions here.) - ISP User Name: Enter the user name provided by your ISP. - ISP Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. 4. Click Next. 5. Set the WiFi name (SSID), WiFi password and login password.
6. Click Next. --End Wait a moment. Connected. Connect wireless devices to the WiFi network of the router again using the WiFi name and password you set to access the internet. Wired devices can access the internet directly if they have connected to port 1, 2 or 3. For more functions of the router, click More. 2.
user name and password are migrated successfully. 3. Step 2 Remove the original router. Connect devices. 1. After successful migration, plug the Ethernet cable that has connected to the internet into the WAN port of the new router. 2. Connect your wireless device such as a smart phone to the WiFi network of the new router using the WiFi name and password on the bottom label of the router. Step 3 Set up the router. 1.
3. The system populates your PPPoE user name and password automatically. Tap Next. 4. Set the WiFi name (SSID), WiFi password and login password.
5. Tap Next. --End Wait a moment. Connected. Connect wireless devices to the WiFi network of the router again using the WiFi name and password you set to access the internet. Wired devices can access the internet directly if they have connected to port 1, 2 or 3. For more functions, refer to relevant contents in this user guide. 2.2.2 Setting up on computer Step 1 Migrate your PPPoE user name and password from your original router. 1. Power on your original and new routers. 2.
When the LAN and WAN indicators of the new router light solid on for 3 seconds after blinking fast, your PPPoE user name and password are migrated successfully. 3. Step 2 Remove the original router. Connect devices. 1. After successful immigration, connect WAN port of the new router to an Ethernet cable that has connected to the internet. 2. Connect your computer to port 1, 2 or 3 of the new router using an Ethernet cable.
2. Click Start. 3. The system populates your PPPoE user name and password automatically. Click Next. 4. Set the WiFi name (SSID), WiFi password and login password.
5. Click Next. --End Wait a moment. Connected. Connect wireless devices to the WiFi network of the router again using the WiFi name and password you set to access the internet. Wired devices can access the internet directly if they have connected to port 1, 2 or 3. If you want to configure more functions of the router, click More.
3 Web UI description 3.1 Logging in to the web UI of the router This section describes how to log in to the web UI of the router to manage your router. For the first time to set up your router, refer to Chapter 2 Set up to access the internet for instructions. 1. Start a web browser on the computer connected to your router. Enter tendawifi.com in the address bar, and press Enter. 2. Enter the login password of your router, and click Login.
3.2 Logging out of the web UI of the router If you log in to the web UI of the router and perform no operation within 5 minutes, the router logs you out. In addition, click Exit on the upper right corner of the web UI can log out as well.
4 Internet Status The Internet Status page allows you to view the network status of the router, online devices, WiFi information and other status information. 4.1 Network status This page shows the current network status of the router. When the internet icon is displayed, the router is connected to the internet successfully and devices can access the internet through the router. Parameter description: Parameter Description Current Speed The upload and download rates of the WAN port.
When Connection failed is displayed, click Connection failed to enter the Internet Settings page, and perform according to the onscreen instructions to solve the issue. 4.2 Online device/USB/WiFi extender The right part of the Internet Status page shows the number of portable USB device inserted into the router, online devices, and gets you to know more about WiFi extender. 4.2.1 Online device Click Online to find detailed information about online devices.
Add to Blacklist Click Add to Blacklist to add unknown devices to the blacklist. Devices in the blacklist cannot access the internet through the router. Remove from Blacklist To remove a device from the blacklist, click Online on the Internet Status page. Then click Blacklist on the Manage Device page and locate the corresponding device. Click Remove. Devices removed from the blacklist can access the internet through the router. 4.2.
If a USB device is connected to your router, the USB page appears as follows: (USB Kingston DT 101 G2 is used as an example here) To disconnect your USB, click Unmount.
After you disconnect your USB device, the USB page appears as follows: For detailed information about USB function of your router (Only AC10U supports USB function), click USB App Center to access the USB App page. 4.3 WiFi information The upper-right part of the Internet Status page displays the WiFi names (SSIDs) of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks. After the router accesses the internet, you can connect wireless devices to 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi network SSIDs to access the internet.
To change WiFi names or passwords of 2.4/5 GHz WiFi network, click on the Internet Status page, and configure the parameters on the WiFi Settings page. See the figure below: Set your WiFi names and passwords. If WiFi password is not set before, you need to select the encryption mode before setting the WiFi password. After configuring the parameters, click Save. Refer to Chapter 6 WiFi Name and Password for detailed instructions.
Only devices supporting 5 GHz signal can scan and connect to the 5 GHz WiFi network of the router. You are recommended to encrypt your wireless network for higher network security. 4.4 Other information Click the router icon on Internet Status page. You can know more about the basic information, WAN port status, LAN port status and WiFi status of the router. See Chapter 12 System Settings for detailed parameter information.
5 Internet Settings 5.1 Overview This page allows you to set internet parameters. Generally, the router detects your internet connection type automatically when you use the router for the first time or after you reset the router. You are recommended to select the detected connection type and follow the onscreen instructions to finish internet setup. The following table may help you understand your internet connection type. If you are still uncertain about your internet connection type, consult your ISP.
Parameter description: Parameter Description WAN Port It specifies the current status of the WAN port of the router, including Ethernet cable connected and Ethernet cable disconnected. Connection Type It specifies how the router is connected to the internet. This router supports three connection types: PPPoE, dynamic IP address, and static IP address. Please select your connection type according to your actual situation. ISP User Name Enter the user name provided by your ISP.
--End Verification Assume that the ISP user name is chenhao, and password is 1234567. If the “Connected. You can access the internet now.” message appears, you can access the internet through the router in a wired or wireless manner.
5.3 Setting up an internet connection with a dynamic IP address Procedures: 1. Click Internet Settings. 2. Connection Type: Select Dynamic IP. 3. Click Connect. --End Verification If the “Connected. You can access the internet now.” message appears, you can access the internet through the router in a wired or wireless manner.
5.4 Set up an internet connection with a static IP address Procedures: 1. Click Internet Settings. 2. Connection Type: Click Static IP Address. 3. IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and Primary/Secondary DNS Server: Enter the relevant information provided by your ISP. Assume that the IP address in this example is 192.168.20.1, subnet mask 255.255.255.0, default gateway and primary DNS server 192.168.20.100. 4. Click Connect. --End Verification If the “Connected.
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6 WiFi Settings This module includes the following functions: WiFi Name & Password, WiFi Schedule, Wireless Repeating, Channel & Bandwidth, Transmit Power, WPS, Beamforming+, AP Mode, and Anti-interference. 6.1 WiFi Name & Password 6.1.1 Overview This router supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi signals. Features of these two signals are listed as follows: 2.4 GHz signal has longer wireless transmission distance than 5 GHz signal. 2.4 GHz signal has better wall penetration capacity than 5 GHz signal.
WiFi name. It specifies the encryption modes supported by the router, including: Encryption Mode WiFi Password - None: It indicates that the wireless network is not encrypted so that any wireless devices can connect to it. This option is not recommended as it leads to low network security. - WPA-PSK: It indicates that the WiFi network uses WPA-PSK/AES as its authentication method. - WPA2-PSK: It indicates that the WiFi network uses WPA2-PSK/AES as its authentication method.
--End Verification Wait a moment for the modification to complete successfully. You can find the WiFi names have been changed on the Internet Status page.
6.2 WiFi Schedule 6.2.1 Overview This WiFi Schedule function allows you to disable the WiFi network of the router at specified period. By default, this function is disabled. To access the configuration page, click WiFi Settings > WiFi Schedule. The following figure appears when the WiFi Schedule function is enabled: Parameter description: Parameter Description WiFi Schedule Used to enable/disable the WiFi Schedule function. Turn Off During It specifies the period when the WiFi network is disabled.
- Every Day: The router disables its WiFi networks at the specified time you set every day. - Specified Day: The router disables its WiFi networks at the specified time you set on specified days. 6.2.2 Example Scenario Michael bought an AC10/AC10U for network coverage. For a healthier sleeping environment, he wants to disable the WiFi networks every day during 23:00 to 7:00. Procedures: 1. Click WiFi Settings > WiFi Schedule. 2. Set the WiFi schedule button 3.
6.3 Wireless Repeating 6.3.1 Overview The Wireless Repeating function enables the router to expand WiFi coverage by connecting to the WiFi network of an upstream router. This router supports two wireless repeating modes: WISP and Client+AP. If repeating the WiFi hotspot provided by ISP, you are recommended to select WISP. Otherwise, select WISP or Client+AP. To access the configuration page, click WiFi Settings > Wireless Repeating. By default, the Wireless Repeating function is disabled.
It specifies how the router repeats the upstream WiFi network. Repeating Mode - WISP: The router repeats WiFi hotspot provided by ISP or ordinary WiFi network. - Client+AP: The router repeats ordinary WiFi network. Upstream WiFi Name It specifies the name of the WiFi network you decide to repeat. You can select it from the drop-down list box. Upstream WiFi Password It specifies the password of the WiFi network you decide to repeat. This parameter appears after you select the upstream WiFi name. 6.
Procedures: 1. Click WiFi Settings > Wireless Repeating. 2. Set the wireless repeating button from 3. Select WISP or Client+AP. 4. Upstream WiFi Name: Select the WiFi name of the original router from the drop-down list box, which is majianwei in this example. 5. Upstream WiFi Password: Enter the password of the WiFi network of the original router, which is 12345678 in this example. (If the wireless network of the upstream router is unencrypted, leave this box blank.) 6. Click Save. 7. Click OK.
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- If the connection type provided by the upstream router is dynamic IP address, the new router obtains connection information from the upstream router automatically. If the connection type is static IP address, you need to set the connection information manually. - In mode WISP, if the LAN IP address of the new router is in the same network segment as that of the upstream router, an IP conflict occurs.
Parameter Description Mode available. For 5 GHz networks, the 11ac and 11a/n/ac protocols mixed are available. - 11b/g mixed: It indicates that devices compliant with 802.11b or 802.11g protocol can connect to the router. - 11b/g/n mixed: It indicates that all devices working at 2.4 GHz and compliant with 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n protocol can connect to the router. - 11n: It indicates that devices working at 2.4 GHz and compliant with 802.11n can connect to the router.
--End 6.5 Transmit Power This router supports three WiFi signal strength modes: Low, Medium, and High. By default, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi signal is in the High mode. You can adjust the WiFi coverage and wall penetration capacity of the router’s WiFi network through changing its WiFi signal strength mode. To access the configuration page, click WiFi Settings > Transmit Power.
Descriptions about WiFi signal strength modes: Low: WiFi transmit power in this mode is relatively weak, suitable for small-area or barrier-free WiFi coverage environment. Medium: WiFi transmit power in this mode is relatively strong, suitable for medium-area WiFi coverage environment or environment with few barriers. High: WiFi transmit power in this mode is strong, suitable for large-area WiFi coverage environment or environment with many barriers.
6.6 WPS 6.6.1 Overview The WPS function enables wireless devices such as smart phones to connect to WiFi networks of the router easily. To access the configuration page, click WiFi Settings > WPS. Then follow the onscreen instructions to set.
6.6.2 Connect devices to WiFi network using WPS - Smart phones can connect to the WiFi network of the router through WPS only when they support WPS function. - Desktops or laptops can connect to the WiFi network of the router through WPS only when they are installed with wireless adapters. For detailed information, please refer to the user guide of relevant wireless adapter. Method 1: Setting through the web UI of the router 1. Click WiFi Settings > WPS. 2. Click Click Here.
1. Record the router’s pin code labeled on the bottom of the router. 2. Enter the pin code on the device for connection. --End The device is connected to the router’s WiFi network successfully after a while. 6.6.3 Example Scenario Michael bought an AC10/AC10U for network and he has set the WiFi password. He hopes to connect devices to the router’s WiFi network without entering WiFi password. Assume that the WiFi name of his router is Tenda_XXXXXX. The WPS function can address this requirement.
Step 2 Set WPS on a smart phone. Smart phone Redmi Note 4X is used as an example here. 1. Click Settings on the phone’s homepage. 2. Then click WLAN > Advanced Settings > Connect WPS.
3. The smart phone is performing WPS negotiation with the router. --End Wait a moment for the negotiation to complete. Then the smart phone connects to the router’s WiFi network successfully.
Verification The smart phone accesses the internet through the router’s WiFi network successfully. 6.7 Beamforming+ 6.7.1 Overview As a wireless signal optimization technology, the location-oriented Beamforming could transmit wireless signals to wireless devices precisely, offering users with better internet connection, such as higher download speed or playback of HD videos. Wireless routers broadcast signals to all directions in transmission if they do not support Beamforming+ function.
The following figure shows the wireless transmission when Beamforming+ is enabled. 6.7.2 Setting Beamforming+ To access the configuration page, click WiFi Settings > Beamforming+. By default, Beamforming+ function is enabled. You are recommended to retain the default settings. 6.8 AP Mode 6.8.1 Overview In AP mode, the router implements the functions of wireless access point (AP), and WAN port of the router functions as a LAN port.
6.8.2 Enabling AP mode 1. Click WiFi Settings > AP Mode. 2. Set the AP mode button 3. Click Save. to . --End - If AP mode is enabled, Internet Settings, VPN, Parental Control, Bandwidth Control, and Virtual Server functions become unavailable. - The LAN IP address of the router will be changed since AP mode is enabled. Please log in to the router’s web UI by domain name tendadwifi.
Solution He is recommended to purchase an AC10 or AC10U and enable its AP mode. After setting up the router successfully, his wireless devices like smart phones could access the internet through WiFi network of the router. Connect a LAN port of the optical modem to any port of the router using an Ethernet cable. Then connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and your smart phones to the router’s WiFi network. See the following figure: Procedures: 1. Click WiFi Settings > AP Mode. 2.
--End Verification Wired devices like computers could access the internet successfully if they connect to the router using Ethernet cables, and wireless devices likes smart phones are also available to the internet if they connect the router’s WiFi network. 6.9 Anti-interference This router supports the Anti-interference function. When having bad internet experience, you are allowed to modify the Anti-interference settings. To access the configuration page, click WiFi Settings > Anti-interference.
7 Guest Network 7.1 Overview This module makes you able to enable/disable the Guest Network function and change guest network’s WiFi name and password. Devices connected to the guest network can access to the internet and communicate with each other, but cannot access the router’s web UI or the master network. This function not only enables guests to access the internet but also ensures the security of the master network. To access the configuration page, click Guest Network.
Parameter Description Validity It specifies the validity of the guest networks. The Guest Network function will be disabled automatically out of the specified time so wireless devices will not search it. Please set the validity as needed. Shared Bandwidth for Guests It specifies the downloading speed of guest network devices, with a unit Mbps. By default, the speed is not limited. You can set it as needed. 7.2 Setting guest network 1. Click Guest Network. 2. Set the Guest Network button 3. 2.
8 Parental Control 8.1 Overview This module enables you to set the internet accessibility of devices in the router’s LAN network, including specified time for surfing the internet, websites allowed or banned to visit. To access the configuration page, click Parental Control. The Parental Control page shows devices which are connected to the router currently. Parameter description: Parameter Description Device Name It specifies names of the devices connected to the router.
8.2 Setting parental control rules 8.2.1 Scenario 1: The device has been connected to the router 1. Click Parental Control. 2. In device list, locate the device you want to set rules on and click 3. Set valid time for internet connection, and websites banned or allowed to visit. 4. Click Save. --End 59 .
8.2.2 Scenario 2: The device has not been connected to the router 1. Click Parental Control. 2. Click +New. 3. Set device name, MAC address, time limit to internet access and limit to website access as required. 4. Click Save.
Parameter description: Parameter Description Device Name It specifies the name of the device you want to apply the rule to. MAC Address It specifies the MAC address of the device you want to apply the rule to. Internet Accessible At It specifies the specific time for the device to access the internet through the router. In It specifies dates for the device to access the internet through the router. Website Access Limit Used to enable/disable the website access limit function.
3. Internet Accessible At: Set time limit for the device to access the internet, which is 08:00~20:00 in this example. 4. In: Select Specified Day and then Monday to Friday. 5. Access Control Mode: Click Whitelist. 6. Unblocked Websites: Enter the website accessible for the device, which is google in this example. 7. Click Save. --End Verification Google is only accessible for the device under the rule during 8:00-20:00 on weekdays.
9 VPN The VPN module includes the following functions: PPIP Server, Online PPTP Users, and PPTP/L2TP Client. VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a dedicated network across the shared or public network (usually the internet). However, since this dedicated network does not have physical lines but only exists logically, it is called the virtual private network.
Parameter description: Parameter Description PPTP Server Used to enable/disable the PPTP server function. If the function is enabled, the router functions as a PPTP server. IP Address Pool It specifies the range of IP addresses that the PPTP server can assign to users. MPPE Encryption Used to enable/disable the MPPE encryption function. User Name Password Connection Status Set user name and password that is allowed to dial in the PPTP server.
Solution The PPTP server function of AC10/AC10U can address this requirement. Set PPTP Server function on the router. He can access the resources on the computer’s FTP server by VPN dialing up on business trip. Assume that the IP address of the FTP server is 192.168.0.104, and the WAN IP address of the router is 113.88.112.220. After the PPTP server function of the router is enabled, the WAN IP address becomes the address of the PPTP server. Procedures: 1.
1. Click at the lower-right corner of the desktop, and click Open Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Set up a new connection or network. 3. Click Connect to a workplace > Next.
4. Click Use my Internet connection (VPN). If a dialog box appears, you can follow the onscreen instructions to perform operations. 5. Enter the IP address of the PPTP server in the Internet address text box, which is 113.88.112.220 in this example. Then click Next.
6. Enter the user name and password for connecting to the PPTP server, which are admin1 in this example. Click Create. 7. Click Click Now after a while.
8. Access the resources on the FTP Server at home by the server or My Computer. Method: “ftp: //Server IP address: Service port number”, which is ftp: //192.168.0.104:21 in this example. 9. Access successfully.
9.2 Online PPTP Users This page enables you to have detailed information about the VPN devices dialed up to the PPTP server. To access the page, select VPN > Online PPTP Users. Parameter description: Parameter Description User Name It specifies the user name for a user to dial in the PPTP server. Dial-in IP Address It specifies the IP address of a device. If the device is a router, IP address of the WAN port which enables VPN function will be displayed.
9.3 PPTP/L2TP Client 9.3.1 Overview You are allowed to set router as a PPTP/L2TP client on the PPTP/L2TP Client page. The router can connect to PPTP/L2TP server after the PPTP/L2TP Client function is enabled. Example: If users subscribe to the VPN service provided by their ISP when having broadband, they can dial in their ISP’s VPN network through the PPTP/L2TP Client function of the router. To access the configuration page, click VPN > PPTP/L2TP Client.
Parameter description: Parameter Description Used to enable/disable the PPTP/L2TP Client function. After the function is enabled, the PPTP/L2TP Client router works as a VPN client. Client Type It specifies whether the router is a PPTP client or an L2TP client. Server IP Address/Domain Name It specifies the IP address or domain name of the PPTP/L2TP server to which the router is to be connected.
--End Verification Clients in LAN network could access the VPN resources provided by the ISP.
10 USB App 10.1 Overview The USB App function includes the Share File feature. This feature allows you to share the files of a connected USB device with LAN devices or internet devices. If you insert a portable USB device to the router, the USB app function is enabled automatically. Otherwise, this function is disabled. For the USB App page, see the following figure: AC10U supports the USB App function, but AC10 does not own this function. To access the USB App page, click USB App > Share File.
After you switch the Allow Internet Access button from 75 to , the following figure appears:
Parameter description: Parameter Description FTP Server It specifies one of the built-in servers of your router which supports the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). You can access the USB resources of your router through this server. It specifies the encoding type for every language in the world. Encoding Type - Unicode (utf-8): It is an encoding type for all languages which is acceptable worldwide. - Simplified Chinese (GBK): It is an encoding type for simplified Chinese.
Access from Internet It specifies the login address internet users need to enter in address bar when they try to access the USB resources through the FTP server. This address changes with the WAN IP address of your router. 21 in the box is the control port of the FTP protocol. If not necessary, you are recommended to keep the default settings. LAN Address It specifies the login address LAN users need to enter in address bar when they try to access the USB resources through the FTP server.
10.2 Modifying role information In this module, both the default user name and password of administrator are admin, and you are only allowed to modify the password of administrator. Both the default user name and password of guest are guest1, and you can customize these two parameters yourself. The permission for administrator is Read/Write for all time, while the default permission for guest is Read but you can modify it as required. 10.2.1 Example Procedure: 1.
--End Verification Modification succeeds.
If the user name or password of either account is modified, you need to enter the new user name or password to visit the FTP/samba server next time. 10.3 Accessing USB resources through FTP/Samba servers 10.3.1 Accessing the USB resources from a LAN device Procedure: (FTP server is used as an example here) 1. Insert your USB (KINGSTON-b in this example) to the USB port of AC10U. You can check whether your USB is connected to the router properly on Internet Status page. 2.
3. Record the LAN address used to visit the FTP server, which is ftp://192.168.0.1:21 in this example. 4. Click My Computer in a computer connected to your router. Enter ftp://192.168.0.1:21 in the address bar, and press Enter. 5. Enter your user name and password, which are both admin in this example, and click log on.
--End Verification Access the USB resources of your router successfully. See the following figure: 10.3.2 Accessing the USB resources from an internet device Procedure: (FTP server is used as an example here) 1. Insert your USB (KINGSTON-b in this example) to the USB port of AC10U. You can check whether your USB is connected to the router properly on Internet Status page. 2. Log in to the web UI of your router, then click USB App > Share File.
3. Set the Allow Internet Access button to 83 and click Save on the bottom of the page.
4. Access the configuration page again, and record the address used to visit the FTP server for internet devices, which is ftp://192.168.20.133:21 in this example. 5. Click My Computer in a computer not connected to your router. Enter ftp://192.168.20.133:21 in the address bar, and press Enter. 6. Enter your user name and password, which are both admin in this example, and click log on.
--End Verification Access the USB resources of your router successfully.
11 Advanced Settings This module includes: Bandwidth Control, Tenda App, Sleeping Mode, LED Control, Filter MAC Address, Firewall, IPTV, Static Route, DDNS, Virtual Server, DMZ Host, UPnP. 11.1 Bandwidth Control 11.1.1 Overview This page allows you to view information about online devices, and set upload limits or download limits for devices if needed. To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > Bandwidth Control.
11.1.2 Example Scenario Michael bought an AC10/AC10U for network after having broadband. He needs to set download limit for every device to ensure all family members can have good internet experience. Procedures: 1. Click Advanced Settings > Bandwidth Control. 2. Download Limit: Set download limit to a value for the devices in the list, which is 2Mbps in this example. 3. Click Save.
Manage your router remotely over the internet. To access the Tenda App page, click Advanced Settings > Tenda App. 11.2.2 Example The following figure may help you understand how to manage the router remotely using Tenda WiFi. Procedures: Step 1 Install Tenda WiFi app. Download Tenda WiFi in app store of your smart phone. Step 2 Register a Tenda account. 1. Open Tenda WiFi and enter the login password of your router (if any) in the password box. Click Log. 2. Click for registration.
3. Choose your registration type, which is Email address in this example. 4. Email address: Enter the email address you want to set as an account name, which is 12345678901@163.com in this example. 5. Password: Set a password for your Tenda account. 6. Click Register. 7. The activation email has sent to your email address. Please tap click here to confirm to activate in valid time.
8. Step 3 Your account is activated successfully. Log in to the web UI of the router, and enable the Tenda App function. 1. Log in to the web UI of the router. Then click Advanced Settings > Tenda App. 2. Manage with Tenda App: Switch the button 3. Account: Enter the account registered in your Tenda WiFi app. 4. Click Save. to . --End Verification When you are not at home, you can use Tenda WiFi app to manage the router by connecting your smart phone to WiFi network or traffic.
11.3 Sleeping Mode This router supports Sleeping Mode function. When this function takes effect, LED indicators and WiFi network of this router will be disabled. The Sleeping Mode function works based on time settings. If the system time of the router is not synchronized with the internet time, this function cannot work properly. To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > Sleeping Mode. By default, the Sleeping Mode function is disabled.
Parameter description: Parameter Description Used to enable/disable the Sleeping Mode function.. Sleeping Mode When the router is in Sleeping mode, you can enable the WiFi network function by pressing the WIFI button on the rear panel of the router or using Tenda WiFi app. For details about how to enable this WiFi network function by Tenda WiFi app, refer to the usage of the app. Sleeping Time It specifies the time when the Sleeping Mode function is effective.
Parameter description: Parameter Description Always on It indicates that all the LED indicators work in ordinary states. Always off It indicates that all the indicators are off even the router is working. Schedule In specifies that all the LED indicators are turned off at the duration of Turn Off During, but return to their ordinary states when the periods expire. 11.5 Filter MAC Address 11.5.1 Overview Usually computers and smart phones have their own MAC addresses.
Parameter description: Parameter Description It specifies whether the listed devices are allowed to access the internet through the router. MAC Address Filter Mode - Whitelist: It specifies that only the listed devices can access the internet through the router. - Blacklist: It specifies that the listed devices cannot access the internet through the router. Blacklisted/Whitelisted Device Enter names of devices that you want to add in blacklist or whitelist.
3. Blacklisted Device: Set the device that you disallow to access the internet through your router, which is Michael’s Phone in this example. 4. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the blacklisted device, which is C8:3A:35:13:05:18 in this example. 5. Click +New. 6. Click Save. --End 11.5.3 Deleting a MAC address filter rule 1. To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > Filter MAC Address. 2. Select the rule you want to delete, and click 3.
--End 11.5.4 Example Scenario Michael bought an AC10/AC10U for network. He finds unknown devices in module Attached Devices of the router. But he hopes to allow only devices owned by his family members to access the internet through the router. Solution The Filter MAC Address function of the router can address this requirement. Assume that the devices owned by his family members have following MAC addresses: 4C:CC:6A:AD:14:53 14:5F:94:BC:FC:81 1C:5C:F2:B4:40:01 Procedures: 1.
6. Refer to step 3-5 for adding MAC address 4C:CC:6A:AD:14:53. 7. Click Save. --End Verification Only devices with MAC address 4C:CC:6A:AD:14:53, 14:5F:94:BC:FC:81 or 1C:5C:F2:B4:40:01 can access the internet through the router. 11.6 Firewall The firewall can protect the router against some common DoS attacks such as ICMP Flood Attack, TCP Flood Attack, and UCP Flood Attack. It also ignores Ping packets from the WAN port as well, helping ensure network security.
Parameter description: Parameter Description Used to enable/disable the ICMP flood attack defense. ICMP Flood Attack is an attack using ICMP packets. ICMP Flood Attack Defense If an attacker sends many ICMP ECHO packets to destination host, which results in ICMP flood. Then destination host pays much time and resources on ICMP ECHO packets but nothing on normal requests or responses, which achieves attack against destination host. Used to enable/disable the TCP flood attack defense.
11.7 IPTV 11.7.1 Overview IPTV is the abbreviation of Internet Protocol Television. It is new technology integrating with internet, multimedia, telecommunication and many other technologies, providing interactive services including digital TV to family users by internet broadband lines. IPTV is a service provided by ISP. Uses can have multiple IPTV programs by IP set-top-box and television at home. To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > IPTV.
Parameter Description service, please keep Default. - If you have VLAN ID from your ISP when having IPTV service, please choose Custom VLAN and enter the VLAN value. - If you have IPTV service in Shanghai, please choose Shanghai VLAN and click VLAN value. 11.7.2 Example Scenario Michael subscribed to IPTV service when he had broadband. His ISP provided IPTV account and password but no information about VLAN. After buying an AC10/AC10U for network, he wants to have IPTV program.
Step 2 Set your set-top-box Dial up on set-top-box with the account and password provided by ISP. --End Verification Michael can have IPTV programs on television. 11.8 Static Route 11.8.1 Overview Routing is performed to select the best route for delivering data from a source address to a destination address. A static route is a manually configured route which is simple, efficient, and reliable.
Parameter description: Parameter Description Destination Network It specifies the destination IP address of a packet. Subnet mask It specifies the subnet mask of a packet’s destination IP address. Gateway It specifies the IP address of the next hop of packet transmitted from the router. WAN It specifies router’s WAN port where packets leave the router. Operation It allows you to add/delete a static route rule. 11.8.2 Example Scenario Michael used wired router and switch for network in the past.
Router 1 accesses the internet and Router 2 to the intranet. AC10/AC10U gets IP address to access the internet from Router 1 automatically. Set static route on AC10/AC10U, achieving LAN devices access both the internet and intranet. Assume that the devices have following MAC addresses: AC10/AC10U LAN IP Address: 192.168.0.1 Router 1 LAN IP Address: 192.168.1.10 Router 2 LAN IP Address: 192.168.1.20 Assume that the intranet has following information: Address: 172.16.105.
Step 3 Set a static route rule on AC10/AC10U. 1. To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > Static Route. 2. Destination Network: Enter IP address of the destination network, which is 172.16.105.0 in this example. 3. Subnet mask: Enter subnet mask of the destination IP address, which is 255.255.255.0 in this example. 4. Gateway: Set Gateway to the LAN IP address of Router 2, which is 192.168.1.20 in this example. 5. Click +New. --End Configuration succeeds.
Verification Devices connected to the router can access both the internet and the intranet. 11.9 DDNS 11.9.1 Overview WAN IP address is needed when Virtual Server, DMZ Host, and Tenda App function are enabled. If router’s WAN IP address changes, these functions will not work properly. The DDNS function allows you to map a dynamic WAN IP address (public IP address) of the router to a static domain name, helping internet users (WAN side) access the router by static domain name.
Parameter description: Parameter Description DDNS Used to enable/disable the DDNS function. By default, this function is disabled. Service Provider It specifies a DDNS service provider. AC10/AC10U supports service provider no-ip.com, 3322.org, dyndns.org, 88ip.cn, and oray.com. User Name It specifies the user name registered on a DDNS service provider's website for logging into the DDNS service.
--End When the Connection Status displays Connected, the configuration succeeds. 11.9.3 Example Scenario Michael bought an AC10/AC10U for network after having broadband. He wants to make a web server built on LAN accessible to the internet, and internet users can visit that server by static domain name.
Visit by domain name Solution This requirement can be addressed by Virtual Server function and DDNS function. Assume that the intranet web server has following information: Server IP Address: 192.168.0.110 MAC Address of the Server Host: C8:3A:35:13:05:18 User Name/Password: admin/admin Server Port: 80 Procedures: Step 1 Register a domain name. 1. To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > DDNS. 2. DDNS: Switch 3.
4. Step 2 Register on the website of the selected DDNS service provider. Assume the registered information are listed as follows: - Service Provider: dyndns.org - User Name: Tenda - Password: 12345678 - Domain Name: tenda.dyndns.org Set DDNS 1. To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > DDNS. 2. DDNS: Switch 3. Service Provider: Select dyndns.org from drop-down-box. 4.
Step 3 Set Virtual Server function. For detailed steps, please refer to 11.10 Virtual Server in this guide. --End Verification The visit path for internet users to access intranet resources is: http://domain name: server port, which is http:// tenda.dyndns.org.net:80 in this example. Then perform according to onscreen instructions. 11.10 Virtual Server Usually, internet users cannot access LAN through router, but internet users can visit LAN resources on router by enabling virtual server.
Parameter description: Parameter Description Internal IP Address It specifies the IP address of an internal server. It specifies the service port number of a server that resides on the LAN of the router. Click drop-down list box, and select corresponding service port number; or enter service port number manually. See the following figure: LAN Port WAN Port It specifies a router port accessible to internet users. WAN port will be populated automatically after you select LAN port.
11.10.1 Adding a virtual server rule 1. To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > Virtual Server. 2. Internal IP Address: Enter IP address of the internal sever, which is 192.168.0.110 in this example. 3. LAN Port: Click drop-down list box and select internal service port number or enter the number manually, which is 21 in this example. 4. Protocol: Select protocol of a service from the drop-down list box, which is TCP&UDP in this example. 5. Click +New.
11.10.3 Example Scenario Michael bought an AC10/AC10U for network after having broadband. He wants to make the web server built on LAN accessible to internet users. The following figure shows the scenario: Visit by IP address WAN IP:102.33.66.88 Solution This requirement can be addressed by the Virtual Server function. Assume that the internal web server information is listed as follows: Server IP Address: 192.168.0.
The rule is added successfully, see the following figure: Step 2 Assign static IP address to the host on which the server is built. 1. Select System Settings > DHCP Reservation. 2. Device Name: Set a name for the host, which is Web Server in this example. 3. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the host, which is C8:3A:35:13:05:18 in this example. 4. IP Address: Enter the static IP address assigned to the host, which is 192.168.0.110 in this example. 5. Click +New.
Verification Internet users visit this web server in the form of “Protocol: //WAN IP address: external port”, which is http://102.33.66.88:80 in this example. Then perform according to onscreen instructions. If you want to visit that server by domain name, you can try the “Virtual Server+DDNS” method. 11.11 DMZ Host The DMZ Host function If you can set a computer in LAN as DMZ host, that computer will become available to the internet completely, which achieves unlimited bidirectional communication.
2. DMZ Host: Set to . 3. DMZ Host IP Address: Enter the last part of the IP address of the computer to be set to DMZ host, which is 110 in this example. 4. Click Save. --End 11.12 UPnP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set of networking protocols. This function enables the router to open ports for LAN apps supporting UPnP, which improves user experience. To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > UPnP.
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12 System Settings This module includes the following functions: LAN Settings, DHCP Reservation, WAN Settings, Time Settings, Login Password, Reboot and Reset, Firmware Upgrade, Backup/Restore, Remote Management, System Status, System Log, and Automatic Maintenance. 12.1 LAN Settings 12.1.1 Overview This module enables you to do the followings: Modify the LAN IP address of the router. The LAN IP address is the management IP address of the router, which is 192.168.0.
Parameter Description It specifies the LAN IP address of the router, which is the IP address used to log in to the web UI of the router. LAN IP Address Subnet Mask IP Address Range You can log in to the web UI of the router through either IP address (default: 192.168.0.1) or the domain name (tendawifi.com). It specifies the subnet mask of the IP address of the router. It specifies the IP addresses assigned by the DHCP server to devices, which ranges from 192.168.0.100 to 192.168.0.200 by default.
--End Wait till the modification completes successfully, you will be redirected to the login page. If you fail to log in to the web UI of the router, ensure that the local connection of your computer is set to Obtain an IP address automatically. Then release the current IP address of your computer and try to log in again after your computer get new IP address. If the problem still persists, please try logging in again using tendawifi.com.
Parameter Description Device Name It specifies the name of the device to be bound with a fixed IP address. MAC Address It specifies the MAC address of a device. IP Address It specifies the IP address to be bound with the device indicated by the corresponding MAC address. Status It indicates whether a device is connected to the router or not. It is used to edit a DHCP Reservation rule, including four operations: - Operation +New : It is used to add a DHCP Reservation rule.
2. Locate the rule you want to delete, and click . --End 12.3 WAN Settings 12.3.1 Overview This module enables you to modify MTU, speed and MAC address of the WAN port. If you cannot access the internet after configuring the internet settings, try modifying the WAN parameters. To access the configuration page, click System Settings > WAN Settings. Parameter description: Parameter Description MTU Maximum transmission unit (MTU).
Parameter Description Auto-negotiation. It is used to clone the MAC address accessible to the internet to the WAN port of the router. If the router cannot access the internet after you configure the internet settings, it is perhaps that the ISP has bound the connection information with a MAC address. In this case, you can try to clone the MAC address, and try to access the internet again. MAC Address - Default: It is used to restore the MAC address of the WAN port of the router to factory settings.
--End To verify if cloning MAC address is successful, choose System Settings > System Status, if the MAC address under the WAN Status is same as the MAC address you select to clone, MAC address cloning succeeds. If the internet is inaccessible after you clone the MAC address successfully, contact your ISP to resolve this issue. 12.4 Time Settings 12.4.1 Overview This module enables you to set the system time of the router.
12.5 Login Password 12.5.1 Overview This module enables you to modify the login password of the router. The login password is used to log in to the web UI of the router. By default, the router has no login password. You are recommended to configure a login password when you set up the router for the first time. To access the configuration page, click System Settings > Login Password. 12.5.2 Changing the login password 1. To access the configuration page, click System Settings > Login Password. 2.
of the router. 12.6 Reboot and Reset 12.6.1 Overview This module enables you to reboot the router or restore the router to factory settings. If a setting does not take effect or the router does not work properly, you can try rebooting the router to resolve the problem. If the internet is inaccessible for unknown reasons, or you forget the login password, you are recommended to restore the router to factory settings and reconfigure it.
12.6.2 Rebooting the router 1. To access the configuration page, click System Settings > Reboot and Reset. 2. Click Reboot. --End 12.6.3 Resetting the router Resetting the router deletes all your current configuration. You need to reconfigure the router to access the internet. Ensure that the power supply of the router is properly when the router is resetting. Resetting the router via the web UI 1. To access the configuration page, click System Settings > Reboot and Reset. 2. Click Reset.
Resetting the router via the RST/WPS button Power on your router. When the SYS indicator blinks, hold the RST/WPS button down for about 8 seconds. Your router is reset successfully when all the indicators blink once. 12.7 Firmware Upgrade 12.7.1 Overview This module enables you to upgrade the firmware of the router. Firmware upgrade offers the router with more stable performance and new functions.
5. Click Upgrade. --End Wait a second for the upgrade to complete. You can go to the Internet Status page to see whether the upgrade succeeds. If it does, reset your router and configure it again to access the internet. 12.7.3 Checking your firmware version 1. Log in to the web UI of the router, restore the router to the factory settings, and reconfigure the router. 2. After login to the web UI, click System Settings > Firmware Upgrade. 3.
--End Wait for the upgrade to complete. You will be redirected to the login page of the router after successful upgrade. 12.8 Backup/Restore 12.8.1 Overview This module enables you to back up the current configuration of your router to your computer, or restore your router to a previous configuration by importing the configuration file on your computer to the router. The module enables you to back up the router’s configuration in case that you lost all the configuration after resetting the router.
12.8.2 Steps for backup 1. To access the configuration page, click System Settings > Backup/Restore. 2. Click Backup. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to backup the configuration. --End 12.8.3 Steps for restore 1. To access the configuration page, click System Settings > Backup/Restore. 2. Click Restore, and select the configuration file to be restored. 3. Wait for the router to reboot. --End 12.9 Remote Management 12.9.
Parameter description: Parameter Description Remote Management Used to enable/disable the remote management function. By default, this function is disabled. Remote IP Address It specifies the IP address that can access the router remotely. It specifies the port number needed when you manage the router remotely. The default port number is 8080, which can be modified if necessary.
--End Scenario Michael bought an AC10/AC10U for network after having broadband. The WAN IP address of the router is 202.105.106.55. Michael needs to log in to the web UI of the router on business trip. Solution The remote management function can address this requirement. The following figure shows a network topology for reference: Visit by IP address IP:210.76.200.101 WAN IP:202.105.106.55 Procedures: 1. To access the configuration page, click System Settings > Remote Management. 2.
4. Port: Keep the default settings. 5. Click Save. --End Verification You can log into the web UI of the router to manage it by accessing http://202.105.106.55:8080 on the remote computer with the IP address 0.0.0.0. 12.10 System Status This module enables you to view the basic information of the router, including the Information, WAN Status, LAN Status, and WiFi Status sections. To access the configuration page, click System Settings > System Status. 12.10.
Parameter Description System Time It specifies the current system time of the router. Ensure that the router is connected to the internet properly. Uptime It specifies the time that has elapsed since the router was previously started. Firmware Version It specifies the current firmware version of the router. You can check whether the firmware upgrade configured in Firmware Upgrade succeeded or not here. Hardware Version It specifies the current hardware version of the router. 12.10.
IP Address It specifies the WAN IP address of the router. This parameter is needed for when you use functions like Virtual Server or Remote Management. Subnet Mask It specifies the subnet mask of the WAN IP address of the router. Default Gateway It specifies the gateway assigned to the router. Primary DNS It specifies the primary DNS assigned to the router. Secondary DNS It specifies the secondary DNS assigned to the router. MAC Address It specifies the MAC address of the WAN port of the router.
Parameter description: Parameter Description It specifies the WiFi status over 2.4 GHz/5 GHz network of the router. 2.4 GHz/ 5 GHz Network - Disable: It indicates that the WiFi network is disabled. - Visible: It indicates that the WiFi network is enabled and users can connect the Hotspot Name of the WiFi network to access the internet. Hotspot Name It specifies the current WiFi name of the router. After the 2.
when the router is faulty. To access the configuration page, click System Settings > System Log. Clicking Export can export the system log to your local computer. 12.12 Automatic Maintenance 12.12.1 Overview This module enables you to set the router to reboot at a specified time, improving the system stability and service life of the router. To access the configuration page, click System Settings > Automatic Maintenance. By default, the Automatic Maintenance function is enabled.
Parameter description: Parameter Description System Reboot Schedule Used to enable or disable the system reboot schedule function. Reboot At It specifies the time for the router to reboot. It specifies the premise for the router to delay a reboot.
--End After the configuration above, the router reboots automatically at 23:30 every day if there are devices connected to the router, and the traffic over the WAN port is less than 3 KB/s for 30 minutes; or there are no devices connected to the router, and the traffic over the WAN port is less than 3 KB/s for 3 minutes.
Appendixes A.1 Setting the IP address of your computer The following describes the configuration steps for Win8 and Win7. Choose the proper instructions according to your computer system. A computer installed with a wired network adapter is used as an example here to describe the procedures. Steps for configuring a computer installed with a wireless adapter are similar. A.1.1 Windows 8 1. Right-click in the lower-right corner of the desktop and choose Open Network and Sharing Center. 2.
4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. 5. You are redirected to the Enternet Properties box, and click OK. A.1.2 Windows 7 1. Right-click in the lower-right corner of the desktop and choose Open Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Local Area Connection > Properties. 3. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. 5. You are redirected to the Enternet Properties box, and click OK.
A.2 FAQ Q1: I cannot access the web UI of the router after entering tendawifi.com or 192.168.0.1. What should I do? A1: Try the following solutions and log in again: - Ensure that your Ethernet cable with internet connectivity is plugged into the WAN port of the router rather than a LAN port. - Ensure that your wireless device is connected to the router’s SSID. - Ensure that your wired device is connected to port 1, 2 or 3 of the router properly by Ethernet cable.
Connect your wireless devices to the WiFi network of the router using the new WiFi name and password you set. - If Connection failed appears on the page: Click Internet Settings on the web UI to check whether the connection type and parameters you entered are correct.
Q6: I forget the login password of the router. What should I do? A6: Reset the router and log in the router’s web UI. Method to reset: Power on your router. When the SYS indicator blinks, hold down the RST/WPS button for about 8 seconds.
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