Tenda PH10 User manual

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AV1000 AC Wi-Fi Powerline Extender Kit
Model: PH10
User Guide

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Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start with PH10.
Conventions
The typographical elements that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Item
Presentation
Example
Cascading menus
>
System > Live Users
Parameter and value
Bold
Set User Name to Tom.
Variable
Italic
Format: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
UI control
Bold
On the Policy page, click the OK button.
Message
“”
The “Success”message appears.
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Meaning
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.
This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym or
Abbreviation
Full Spelling
ISP
Internet Service Provider
IPTV
Internet Protocol Television
PLC
Powerline Communication
STB
Set Top Box
Additional Information
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Contents
1Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 LED Indicators, Port and Button ......................................................................................................................... 2
2Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Installation Instruction....................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Plug and Play ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 WiFi Clone (Optional) ........................................................................................................................................ 5
3Pair the Devices......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Setting up a Secure Powerline Network.............................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Adding More Powerline Adapters to a Secure Powerline Network ...................................................................... 7
4Configuring via Web UI .............................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Login ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Internet Status................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Guest Network ................................................................................................................................................ 17
4.5 Powerline ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
4.6 System Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................25
FAQ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25

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1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
AV1000 AC Wi-Fi Powerline Extender Kit
extends 650 Mbps dual band WiFi to any room
in your house using existing electrical wiring.
With 1000 Mbps Homeplug AV2 powerline
technology and gigabit Etherner port, PH10
can offer better HD/UHD IPTV and online
gaming experiences.
1.2 Features
Extending WiFi using your home's existing electrical wiring
Up to 1000 Mbps powerline transmission speed
AC650 dual band WiFi technology
Gigabit Ethernet port for wired device
Compliant with HomePlug AV, HomePlug AV2 and IEEE 1901 standards
Wi-Fi Clone for copying WiFi configuration of your router using one button

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1.3 LED Indicators, Port and Buttons
LED Indicator
LED
Color
Status
Description
*Available
only on
PA7
Green
Solid on
The WiFi is enabled.
Blinking
The device is performing WiFi cloning.
/
Off
The WiFi is disabled.
Green
Solid on
The device is connected to a powerline network, and in good
condition.
Blinking
The device is pairing with another powerline device.
Red
Solid on
The powerline network connection is poor. Try changing another wall
receptacle until the light turns green.
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Off
The device fails to pair with another powerline device.
The device works in power saving mode.
Green
Solid on
The device is powered on, and works properly.
Blinking
The device works in power saving mode.
/
Off
The device is not powered on, or cannot be started.
Port & Button
Button
Description
Wi-Fi
*Available only
on PA7
When the LED indicator is on, press it (within 3 seconds) to perform WiFi cloning.
If the LED indicator is off after the device is powered on for about 20 seconds, pressing
it (within 3 seconds) can enable WiFi.
When the LED indicator is on, hold it down for 6 seconds to disable WiFi.
Pair
After the device is powered on for about 20 seconds, press it (within 3 seconds) to pair with
another powerline device.
After the device is powered on for about 20 seconds, hold down this button for 6 seconds
to restore factory settings.

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2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Installation Instruction
To ensure optimum performance of PH10 and significantly improve the transmission capacity of the network, use
PH10 in the following environment:
Operating Temperature: 0 °C - 40°C
Operating Humidity: (10% - 90%) RH, non-condensing
Plug P3 and PA7 directly into wall receptacles.
Ensure that PA7 is vertical to the ground.
Ensure that all powerline adapters you want to add to the same network should be in the same electrical
circuit.

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2.2 Plug and Play
Wait until the LED indicators on both P3 and PA7 turn solid on. Then your wired and wireless devices can
access the internet.
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Step 1 Connect P3 to a LAN port of
your router, and plug it into a wall
receptacle nearby.
Step 2 Connect PA7 to your wired
device, such as a set-top box of a TV,
and plug it to a wall receptacle nearby.
After the LED indicator turns solid
on, connect your wireless devices to
the WiFi networks of PA7 using WiFi
names and password on the included
label in the box.

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2.3 WiFi Clone (Optional)
If your router has no WPS button, this function is not available.
If you want to set only one WiFi signal in your house, perform the following procedure:
Step 1 Plug PA7 into a wall receptacle
near your wireless router, wait until
the LED lights up, then press the
Wi-Fi button on PA7.
The LED blinks.
Step 2 Press the WPS button on your
wireless router.