Tenda AC9 User manual

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Shortcut of Common Functions
How to access the Internet quickly using the Router?
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How to change your WiFi name and password?
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How to change your login password?
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How to enable/disable your WiFi according to schedule?
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How to extend your wireless range?
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How to control your Internet speed?
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How to prevent unknown device from connecting to your network?
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Contents
Contents
I Get to Know Your Router............................................................................................................................. 1
1 Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 1
2 LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................................... 2
3 Buttons & Interfaces................................................................................................................................... 3
4 Product Label.............................................................................................................................................. 4
II Specify Your Internet Settings.................................................................................................................... 5
1 Prepare Your Router.................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Position Your Router................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Connect Your Router .................................................................................................................................. 7
Connect your Router to the Internet........................................................................................................... 7
Connect a computer to the Router ............................................................................................................. 9
4 Access to the Router ................................................................................................................................. 10
5 Quick Setup ...............................................................................................................................................11
Complete the Internet Settings................................................................................................................. 12
Complete the Wireless Settings ............................................................................................................... 14
6 Join Your WiFi.......................................................................................................................................... 17
Windows 8 ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Windows 7 ............................................................................................................................................... 18
iPad/iPhone.............................................................................................................................................. 20
Android.................................................................................................................................................... 21
III Specify Advanced Settings....................................................................................................................... 23
1 Internet Status........................................................................................................................................... 23
Change the Internet Type......................................................................................................................... 24
Change the Wireless Settings................................................................................................................... 25
Manage the Attached Device ................................................................................................................... 27
Check system status................................................................................................................................. 30
USB Settings............................................................................................................................................ 31
2 Internet Settings........................................................................................................................................ 32
3 Wireless Settings....................................................................................................................................... 33
WiFi Name & Password .......................................................................................................................... 33
WiFi Schedule.......................................................................................................................................... 34
Wireless Repeating .................................................................................................................................. 35
Channel & Bandwidth.............................................................................................................................. 45
Transmit Power........................................................................................................................................ 46
WPS......................................................................................................................................................... 46
Beamforming ........................................................................................................................................... 48
4 Guest Network.......................................................................................................................................... 49
To create a guest network: ....................................................................................................................... 49
5 Sleeping Mode.......................................................................................................................................... 50
To schedule the Router’s working time: .................................................................................................. 50
6 USB Application....................................................................................................................................... 52

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File Share................................................................................................................................................. 52
Printer Service.......................................................................................................................................... 60
7 VPN .......................................................................................................................................................... 67
PPTP Server............................................................................................................................................. 67
PPTP/L2TP Client.................................................................................................................................... 74
8 Advanced Settings .................................................................................................................................... 77
Parental Control....................................................................................................................................... 77
Bandwidth Control................................................................................................................................... 83
Tenda App................................................................................................................................................ 85
LED Control ............................................................................................................................................ 87
DDNS....................................................................................................................................................... 88
Virtual Server........................................................................................................................................... 90
DMZ......................................................................................................................................................... 92
Remote Management............................................................................................................................... 93
IPTV......................................................................................................................................................... 94
Firewall.................................................................................................................................................... 96
Static Routing .......................................................................................................................................... 96
UPnP........................................................................................................................................................ 98
9 System Settings......................................................................................................................................... 98
LAN IP Settings....................................................................................................................................... 99
DHCP Reservation................................................................................................................................. 101
WAN Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 102
Time Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 104
Login Password...................................................................................................................................... 105
Reboot.................................................................................................................................................... 106
Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................................................. 107
Backup/Restore...................................................................................................................................... 108
System Status......................................................................................................................................... 108
System Log ............................................................................................................................................ 109
Auto Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 109
Reset........................................................................................................................................................110
IVAppendix..................................................................................................................................................111
1 Configure Your Computer .......................................................................................................................111
Windows 8 ..............................................................................................................................................111
Windows 7 ..............................................................................................................................................112
Windows XP...........................................................................................................................................114
2 FAQs........................................................................................................................................................116
3 Technical Support....................................................................................................................................117
4 Safety and Emission Statement ...............................................................................................................118
CE Mark Warning...................................................................................................................................118
FCC Statement........................................................................................................................................118
IC RSS warning ......................................................................................................................................119

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Get to Know Your Router
I Get to Know Your Router
Before you connect to your Router, take a moment to become familiar with the package contents,
product label, and the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.
This section contains the following:
Package Contents
LED Indicators
Buttons & Interfaces
Product Label
1 Package Contents
Unpack the package. Your box should contain the following items:
AC1200 Smart Dual-Band Gigabit WiFi Router * 1
Power Adapter * 1
Removable Stand * 1
Ethernet Cable * 1
Install Guide * 1
* If any item is incorrect, missing or damaged, please keep the original package and contact the
vendor for replacement immediately.

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Get to Know Your Router
2 LED Indicators
LED indicator description is shown as below after the device is powered on.
LED Indicator
Status
Description
SYS
Solid
The power is ON.
Blinking
The system is working fine.
LAN 4/3/2/1
Solid
The LAN port is well-connected.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted via the LAN port.
Off
No connection is detected on the LAN port.
Internet
Solid
The Internet port is well-connected.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted via the Internet port.
Off
No Ethernet cable is detected.
2.4GHz
Solid
2.4GHz WiFi is enabled.
Blinking
The Router is sending or receiving 2.4GHz WiFi data.
Off
2.4GHz WiFi is disabled.
5GHz
Solid
5GHz WiFi is enabled.
Blinking
The Router is sending or receiving 5GHz WiFi data.

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Get to Know Your Router
3 Buttons & Interfaces
Button/Interface
Description
Power DC-IN
This interface is used to connect to the included power adapter of the router for power supply.
WPS
Press and hold it for a second and then release it to enable the WPS feature; please enable
the wireless device’s WPS feature to establish WPS connection within 2 minutes.
WiFi
Press and then release it to enable/disable WiFi.
Reset
Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold this button for about 8 seconds
until all the LEDs light up and then release it to restore factory settings.
Internet
This port is used to connect to the Internet via an Ethernet cable.
Off
5GHz WiFi is disabled.
WPS
Solid
WPS is enabled.
Blinking
The Router is performing WPS negotiation to a client device.
Off
WPS is disabled.
USB
Solid
A USB device is well-connected and ready.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted.
Off
No USB device is detected, or USB device is ejected safely.

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Get to Know Your Router
1/2/3
These ports are used to connect to network devices, such as computers, etc.
4/IPTV
This port is used for IPTV only when IPTV feature is enabled; otherwise, it serves as a LAN
port.
USB2.0
This interface can be used to connect to a USB storage drive, USB printer, etc.
4 Product Label
*These labels can be found on the front or rear panel of the Router.
1. Default Access: http://tendawifi.com
The default login domain name of the Router. Type the domain name in the address bar of a web
browser to log in to the Router’s Quick Setup Wizard or User Interface (Only when you access the
Router at the first time, or restore the Router to factory default, can the Router log in to the Router’s
Quick Setup Wizard).
The default login IP address is 192.168.0.1, you can also type 192.168.0.1 in the address bar of a
web browser to log in to the Router’s Quick Setup Wizard or User Interface.
2. WiFi Network Name (SSID)/WiFi Password: The default 2.4GHz wireless network name (WiFi
Name) and the WiFi password (security key). Your Router is preset with a unique WiFi Name and
WiFi password.
3. Pin NO.: The required number when you establish a WPS connection.
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Specify Your Internet Settings
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II Specify Your Internet Settings
This Chapter will instruct you to position, connect and configure your Router.
This section contains the following:
Prepare Your Router
Position Your Router
Connect Your Router
Access to the Router
Quick Setup
Join Your WiFi
1 Prepare Your Router
Mount the removable stand on the router.
For best wireless signal, orient the two antennas as shown in the figure below:

Specify Your Internet Settings
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2 Position Your Router
The Router lets you access the Internet anywhere withinthe operating range of your wireless network.
However, the operating range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the
physical placement of your Router.
And pay attention to the followings:
Place it around the central area which your laptops, smart phones and other devices usually
surround, and preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
Put it on an elevated spot such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings to a
minimum between the Router and other clients such as computers and smart phones.