Tenda AC1200 User manual

Quick Installation Guide
AC1200 Dualband Wi-Fi Gigabit VDSL/ADSL Modem Router
V12
Package contents
Modem router x 1
Power adapter x 1
Ethernet cable (RJ45) x 1
Phone cable (RJ11) x 2
DSL splitter x 1
Quick installation guide x 1
This guide offers a basic introduction of the modem router and walks you through Quick Setup. For product or
function details, please go to www.tendacn.com

Get to know your device
LED indicators
LED
Indicator
Color
Status
Description
T
Reserved for future use.
DSL
Green
Solid on
The DSL negotiation is successful.
Blinking
The modem router is performing DSL negotiation.
/
Off
The port is disconnected or not connected properly.
5G
Green
Solid on
5 GHz WiFi network is enabled.
Blinking
Data transmission is under way over 5 GHz WiFi network.
/
Off
5 GHz WiFi network is disabled.
2.4G
Green
Solid on
2.4 GHz WiFi network is enabled.
Blinking
Data transmission is under way over 2.4 GHz WiFi network.
/
Off
2.4 GHz WiFi network is disabled.
WPS
Green
Solid on for 2
mins->Off
A WPS connection is established.
Blinking
The modem router is performing WPS negotiation.
/
Off
The WPS feature is disabled, or the WPS feature is enabled but
the modem router does not perform WPS negotiation.
1-4
Green
Solid on
This port is connected properly.
Blinking
Data transmission is under way over the port.

/
Off
The port is disconnected or not connected properly.
USB
Green
Solid on
A USB device is properly connected to the modem router.
Blinking
Data transmission is under way.
/
Off
No USB device is connected or the USB device is ejected safely.
INET
Green
Solid on
The modem router has connected to the internet.
Blinking
The modem router has connected to the internet and data
transmission is under way.
Red
Blinking
The modem router does not connect to the internet.
PWR
Red
Solid on
The system is starting up.
Blinking
The system is upgrading.
Green
Solid on
The system is working properly.

Ports and buttons
Button/Port
Description
ON/OFF
Power button. Used to turn on/off the modem router.
PWR
Power port. Use the included power adapter to connect this port to a power source for power
supply.
USB
USBV2.0 port. Used to connect to a USB storage device for file sharing.
1/2/3
LAN ports. Used to connect to wired devices, such as computers and IPTV set top boxes.
4
WAN/LAN port. If you intend to set up the modem router for cable or fiber service or you use
the modem router as a second router, port 4 can be used as a WAN port connected to the
Ethernet jack. Otherwise, it serves as a LAN port.
WPS/Wi-Fi
It serves as both WPS and Wi-Fi button.
WPS: Enable the WPS function on the web UI, and then hold down this button for about 3
seconds. When the WPS LED indicator blinks, the modem router is performing WPS
negotiation.
Wi-Fi: Press this button to enable or disable both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks.
RST
When the PWR LED indicator lights solid green, hold down this button for about 6 seconds
and release it when all LED indicators light off and blink once. When the PWR LED indicator
lights solid green again, the modem router is reset successfully.
DSL
DSL port. If you intend to set up the modem router for DSL service, this port is used to connect
to the phone jack for internet access.

I Install the modem router
The modem router can be installed either on wall or desktop. Recommended specifications of screws and
plastic anchors you may use in the wall-mounting scenario are:
Screws: PA3*14mm
Plastic anchors: 2.4mm in inner diameter and 26.4mm in length

II Connect the modem router
If you don’t need phone service, directly use a phone cable to connect the phone jack to the DSL port of the
modem router, and then perform step 4 and 5. Otherwise, perform the following steps one by one.
1. Use a phone cable to connect the phone jack to the LINE port of the included DSL splitter.
2. Use a phone cable to connect your phone to the PHONE port of the DSL splitter.
3. Use a phone cable to connect the MODEM port of the DSL splitter to the DSL port of the modem router.
4. Use the included power adapter to connect the modem router to a power source, and press the ON/OFF
button. When the PWR LED indicator lights solid green, the system completes startup.
5. Connect user devices such as computers, smartphones or tablets to the modem router.
Wired devices: Connect to port 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Wireless devices: Connect to the WiFi network of the modem router. The default WiFi name (SSID) and
password (WLAN Key) are specified on the bottom label of the modem router.
Phone jack

III Configure the modem router
1. Start a web browser on a device connected to the modem router, enter 192.168.1.1 in the address bar, and
visit it. (Computer is taken as an example here)
2. Enter the login user name and password, and click Login. (The default user name and password are both
admin)
3. Wait for the modem router to detect your Link Type automatically. When the detection completes, the DSL
port icon on the page will turn green.
4. Manually fill in other parameters as provided by your Internet service provider (ISP).
Tips:
• VDSL link type and PPPoE connection type are used here as an example.

• If you switch to a different link type after finishing the configurations for the previous link type, a prompt message “Configuration
conflict” may appear. In this case, perform all the steps again to reconfigure the modem router.
If you want to enter the VLAN parameters manually, deselect Auto Vlan scan and fill in the parameters.
5. Configure your wireless networks.
The modem router provides 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks. Customize Wireless SSID and Wireless Key as
required.
6. Click OK to apply the settings.
Done.
When the Connection Status displays Connected, the modem router is connected to the internet successfully.

To access the internet with:
Wired devices: Connect to ports 1, 2, 3 or 4 of the modem router.
Wireless devices: Connect to the WiFi networks of the modem router using Wireless SSID and Wireless Key
you set.