Tenda G3 User manual

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Preface
Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start. This user guide instructs you to
configure the product G3.
Conventions
Typographical conventions in this User Guide:
Item
Presentation
Example
Menu
『』
The menu "Status" will be simplified as 『Status』.
Continuous Menus
>
Go to 『System』>『Live Users』.
Symbols in this User Guide:
Symbol
Meaning
Note
This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. Ignoring
this type of note may result in ineffective configurations, loss of data or damage to
device.
Tip
This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
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Preface
Document Overview
The structure of the user guide is described as following:
Chapter
Content
1 Product Overview
About router appearance, packaging, functional characteristics, etc.
2 Device Installation
About router installation steps and installation notes.
3 Internet Access Setup
About steps for setting Internet access parameters of the router.
4 Device Management
About the router management page and the use of the functions in the page.
Appendix
About computer IP address settings, production specifications, FAQs, and
declaration on toxic and harmful substances.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview................................................................................................- 1 -
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................ - 2 -
1.2 Feature........................................................................................................................................................... - 2 -
1.3 Appearance.................................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
1.4 Package Contents .......................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
Device Installation...............................................................................................- 6 -
2.1 Installation Notes........................................................................................................................................... - 7 -
2.2 Installing the Router ...................................................................................................................................... - 8 -
2.3 Connecting the Router................................................................................................................................... - 9 -
Internet Access Setup ........................................................................................ - 11 -
Step 1: Log in to the router management page ................................................................................................- 12 -
Step 2: Set Internet access parameters.............................................................................................................- 13 -
Device Management.......................................................................................... - 17 -
4.1 Overview of Page......................................................................................................................................... - 19 -
4.2 Network....................................................................................................................................................... - 20 -
4.3 Filter Management......................................................................................................................................- 32 -
4.4 Bandwidth Control....................................................................................................................................... - 50 -
4.5 VPN .............................................................................................................................................................. - 54 -
4.6 Security........................................................................................................................................................ - 72 -
4.7 AC Management.......................................................................................................................................... - 78 -
4.8 Captive Portal ..............................................................................................................................................- 83 -
4.9 PPPoE Authentication.................................................................................................................................. - 92 -

Table of Contents
4.10 Virtual Server........................................................................................................................................... - 104 -
4.11 USB...........................................................................................................................................................- 116 -
4.12 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................- 127 -
4.13 System status........................................................................................................................................... - 140 -
Appendix......................................................................................................... - 145 -
1 Obtain IP address autimatically.................................................................................................................... - 146 -
2 Product Specification.................................................................................................................................... - 151 -
3 FAQs.............................................................................................................................................................. - 152 -
4 Safety and emission statement ....................................................................................................................- 153 -

1
Product Overview
Overview
Main Features
Appearance
Package Contents

Product Overview
- 2 -
1.1 Overview
G3 are multi-WAN routers specially designed by Tenda for small and medium-sized enterprises and chain hotels.
Use a high performance processor with a dominant frequency up to 800 MHz, support a maximum of 4 WAN
ports, and integrate load balancing, flow control, and user authentication functions. Support IPSec/PPTP/L2TP
VPN, a maximum of 15 concurrent tunnels. In addition, provide the AC management function to manage all
models of APs of Tenda. G3 provides a 200-people standard device quantity and can manage up to 16 APs. Meet
the requirements of enterprises and hotels for establishing an efficient, safe and manageable network.
1.2 Main Features
Default 2 WAN ports and 3 LAN ports.
Support multi-WAN policies to effectively prevent network congestion.
Support intelligent bandwidth management to ensure rational use of network resources.
Support PPTP/L2TP server and client modes. The server mode is mainly deployed in an enterprise's
headquarters. The client mode is mainly deployed in an enterprise's branch.
Support IPSec VPN service to ensure data integrity check, anti-data replay, and data encryption.
Support AC function to manage APs in the network.
Support the Captive Portal and PPPoE authentication functions that allow only legitimate users to have the
right to Internet access.
Rich website classification libraries and APP application libraries to effectively control the staff's Internet
access behavior and improve the staff's work efficiency.
Support USB print and file sharing to simply set the sharing of printers and file servers in an enterprise.
Support software online upgrade.

Product Overview
- 3 -
1.3 Appearance
1.3.1 Front Panel
After the device is energized, the indicator states are described as follows:
Indicators
Color
Description
PWR
Green
Solid indicates normal power-on.
Off indicates abnormal power-on. Please check whether the power cord is loose.
USB
Green
Solid indicates that a USB device is connected.
Blinking indicates that a USB device and this USB port have data transmission.
Off indicates that no USB device is connected or connection is abnormal.
SYS
Green
Blinking indicates that the system operates normally.
Solid or off indicates that the system fails.
Link
Orange
Solid indicates that a device is connected to the port.
Off indicates that no device is connected to the port or connection is abnormal.
Act
Green
Solid indicates that there is no data transmission on the port.
Blinking indicates that there is data transmission on the port.

Product Overview
- 4 -
Port and Button
Description
RESET
In power-on state, press and hold the button with a spike for 8s and release it, and the
device will be restored to factory state.
USB
USB3.0 Connects USB devices such as USB disks, mobile hard disks, and printers.
LAN0
Intranet port that connects devices such as switches and computers.
WAN3/LAN1,
WAN2/LAN2,
WAN1/LAN3
Multiplexing for Intranet and Extranet ports.
WAN3/LAN1 and WAN2/LAN are Intranet (LAN) ports by default.
WAN1/LAN3 is an Extranet (WAN) port by default.
The router enables 2 WAN ports by default. If you need to modify the number of WAN
ports, please go to Network > Internet Setup and select the number of WAN ports.
WAN0
Extranet port that connects Extranet cables. Extranet cables may be network cables
from ADSL, fiber, and cable television cats, or broadband network cables directly
provided by the broadband operator.
1.3.2 Rear Panel
Power port: Connects the power cord. Please use the supporting power cord in the product packing box for
connection.
Power switch: After the power cord of the device is connected, press this button for power supply to the
device.