Tenda teg2124t User manual

Wireless N150/N300 Portable Router
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Wireless N150/N300 Portable Router
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Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start! This user guide
instructs you to install and configure your device.
This user guide uses the following formats to highlight special
messages:
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Description
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
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Knowledge Center
Description of fields on the device GUI.
Technical Support
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Contents
Preface'..........................................................................................................................................................'III!
Contents'.......................................................................................................................................................'IV!
I'Product'Overview'.........................................................................................................................................'1!
1!Package!Content!..............................................................................................................................................!1!
2!Getting!to!know!your!router!............................................................................................................................!1!
LED!..................................................................................................................................................................!1!
Button!&!Interface!..........................................................................................................................................!2!
Label!................................................................................................................................................................!3!
II'Quick'Internet'Setup'....................................................................................................................................'4!
1!Getting!Prepared!..............................................................................................................................................!4!
2!Install!................................................................................................................................................................!4!
3!Connect!to!Router!............................................................................................................................................!6!
3.1!Configure!PC!TCP/IP!Settings!....................................................................................................................!6!
3.2!Join!Your!Wireless!Network!......................................................................................................................!6!
4!Auto-detecting!Internet!Connection!Type!.....................................................................................................!12!
5!Internet!Setup!................................................................................................................................................!14!
5.1!Web!Login!...............................................................................................................................................!14!
5.2!Manual!Internet!Setup&!Wireless!Security!Setup!...................................................................................!15!
6!Verify!Internet!Connectivity!...........................................................................................................................!27!
III'Features'&'Configurations'.........................................................................................................................'30!
1!Advanced!Settings!..........................................................................................................................................!30!
1.1!Status!......................................................................................................................................................!30!
1.2.!Internet!Setup!........................................................................................................................................!31!
1.3!MAC!Clone!...............................................................................................................................................!35!
1.4!WAN!Speed!.............................................................................................................................................!35!
1.5!LAN!Settings!............................................................................................................................................!36!
1.6!DNS!Settings!............................................................................................................................................!37!
1.7!DHCP!Server!............................................................................................................................................!38!
1.8!DHCP!Client!List!.......................................................................................................................................!39!
2!Wireless!Settings!............................................................................................................................................!42!
2.1!Wireless!Basic!Settings!............................................................................................................................!42!
2.2!Wireless!Security!.....................................................................................................................................!56!
2.3!Wireless!Access!Control!..........................................................................................................................!57!
2.4!Wireless!Clients!.......................................................................................................................................!58!
3!Bandwidth!Control!.........................................................................................................................................!58!
3.1!Bandwidth!Control!..................................................................................................................................!58!
3.2!Traffic!Statistics!.......................................................................................................................................!60!

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4!Special!Applications!........................................................................................................................................!61!
4.1!Port!Range!Forwarding!...........................................................................................................................!61!
4.2!DMZ!Host!................................................................................................................................................!63!
4.3!DDNS!.......................................................................................................................................................!64!
4.4!UPNP!.......................................................................................................................................................!67!
4.5!Static!Routing!..........................................................................................................................................!67!
4.6!Routing!Table!..........................................................................................................................................!72!
5!Security!...........................................................................................................................................................!72!
5.1!URL!Filter!.................................................................................................................................................!72!
5.2!MAC!Filter!...............................................................................................................................................!74!
5.3!Client!Filter!..............................................................................................................................................!75!
6!Tools!...............................................................................................................................................................!77!
6.1!Reboot!.....................................................................................................................................................!77!
6.2!Restore!to!Factory!Default!Settings!........................................................................................................!77!
6.3!Back/Restore!...........................................................................................................................................!78!
6.4!Logs!.........................................................................................................................................................!82!
6.5!Remote!Web!Management!.....................................................................................................................!82!
6.6!Time!........................................................................................................................................................!84!
6.7!Login!Password!.......................................................................................................................................!86!
6.8!Firmware!Upgrade!..................................................................................................................................!86!
IV'Appendix'..................................................................................................................................................'89!
1!Configure!PC!TCP/IP!Settings!.........................................................................................................................!89!
Windows!7!....................................................................................................................................................!89!
Windows!XP!..................................................................................................................................................!95!
2!Default!Settings!..............................................................................................................................................!98!
3!FAQs!.............................................................................................................................................................!100!
4!Remove!Wireless!Network!from!Your!PC!.....................................................................................................!102!
Windows!7!..................................................................................................................................................!102!
Windows!XP!................................................................................................................................................!103!
5!Safety!and!Emission!Statement!....................................................................................................................!105!

I Product Overview
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I Product Overview
1 Package Content
Unpack the package. Your box should contain the following items:
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your dealer. Keep the carton,
including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
2 Getting to know your router
LED

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LED
Status
Description
Power
Solid
The device is functioning correctly.
Off
Power is not supplied to the router. Make sure the
device is properly connected to power outlet.
Status
A green and blinking light
Device is currently operating in hotel mode and WAN
port is NOT properly connected
A green and solid light
Device is currently operating in hotel mode and WAN
port is connected
A blinking blue light
Device is currently operating in residence mode and
WAN port is NOT properly connected
A solid blue light
Device is currently operating in residence mode
and WAN port is connected
A light blue and blinking
light
Device is currently operating in Universal Repeater
Mode and is not connected to a wireless hotspot
A light blue and solid light
Device is currently operating in Universal Repeater
Mode and is connected to a wireless hotspot.
Button & Interface

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1→RST: Pressing it for over 10seconds restores the device to factory default settings. For
device's factory default settings, see Appendix 3 Factory Default Settings.
2→USB: The USB port that charges terminal devices such as a smart phone or an iPad over a
USB cable.
3→LAN: The local (LAN) 100M Ethernet ports are for cabling the device to local computers,
switches, etc.
4→WAN/LAN: 100M LAN/WAN interchangeable interface, which functions as: a) a WAN interface
for connecting to an Internet-enabled DSL modem or other uplink network device when operating
in Residence Mode or Hotel Mode; or b) a LAN interface for connecting to a PC or an Ethernet
switch when operating in Universal Repeater Mode.
Label
1→Product Model
2→Default Login IP address. This IP address is to be used to access the router’s settings through
a web browser. If you change it, you have to open a new connection to the new IP address and log
in again.
3→Default login password
4→Default wireless network name (SSID).

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II Quick Internet Setup
1 Getting Prepared
Before you start the installation process, you need to prepare the following:
Item
Description
Router
Find it in your package
PC
Should have a installed IE8 or higher browser
Ethernet Cable
You will need it to connect your PC to the router
Ethernet Cable from
the incoming Internet
side
This is provided by your ISP
Gather ISP
Information
Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with all
of the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot
locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it.
lIf your ISP uses a PPPoE Internet connection, you will need ISP
login name and password.
lIf you use a DHCP Internet connection, no information is
needed.
lIf your ISP gives you a fixed or static IP address for Internet
connection, you will need to gather the following information:
1) IP Address
2) Subnet Mask
3) Gateway
4) DNS Server
5) Alternate DNS Server (Optional)
2 Install
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Before you start, make sure you can access Internet by directly connecting the Ethernet cable
from the incoming Internet side to your PC.
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Plug the device into a power outlet (For better wireless performance, place it near the center of
the area where your computers, smart phones and other devices operate, and preferably within
line of sight to your wireless devices.)

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Connect the NIC port on your PC to one LAN port on the router using an Ethernet cable or
connect to the router wirelessly.
Connect the Ethernet cable from the incoming Internet side to the WAN port on the router.

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3 Connect to Router
If you use a wired NIC, refer to 3.1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings and then 4 Auto-switch
Mode.
3.1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings
If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to "Obtain an IP
address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" from the device.
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If you are unsure, see Appendix1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings.
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3.2 Join Your Wireless Network
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1. The device's SSID is "Tenda_xxxxxx" by default (You can find it on the attached label).
2. If you secure your wireless network, you must use the security key to join it.
3. To join your wireless network, the PC you use must have an installed wireless network
adapter. If not, install one.

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Windows 7
ķClick the icon on the notification area on the bottom right corner.

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ĸSelect the wireless network you wish to connect and click Connect.
ĹIf you see the screen below, you are connecting to the wireless network.
ĺEnter the security key and click OK.

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When you see Connected displayed next to the wireless network you selected, you have
connected to the wireless network successfully.

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Windows XP
ŗRight click My Network Places from your PC's desktop and select Properties.
ŘRight click Wireless Network Connection and select View Available Wireless Networks.

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řDouble click the wireless network you wish to connect.
ŚEnter the security key and click Connect.

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śWhen you see Connected displayed next to the wireless network you selected, you have
connected to the wireless network successfully.
4 Auto-detecting Internet Connection Type
By default, this device automatically detects and switches between DHCP and PPPoE according
to actual environment. To test Internet connectivity:
Launch a web browser and enter the device's IP address. Input the default password (admin)
and click OK on the login window.

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The following screen appears if DHCP Internet connection type is detected. Simply specify a
wireless security key, click Save and then close the browser.
The following screen appears if PPPoE Internet connection type is detected. Enter the ISP login
name and password, specify a wireless security key, and then click Save.

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See whether you can access Internet (See 3.2 Join Your Wireless Network, if you use a
wireless NIC), if not, refer to 5 Internet Setup.
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If the Auto-switch feature is disabled, the device will automatically detect and switch to the right
Internet connection type in case of an Internet connection failure.
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5 Internet Setup
Read this section only when you fail to access Internet after you tried the above mentioned steps
or you can access Internet and want to change the SSID (wireless network name) and security key
of this device.
5.1 Web Login
ŗLaunch a web browser, say, IE.
ŘIn the address bar, input 192.168.2.1, and press "Enter".
řEnter the login password and click OK. The default password is admin.

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ŚClick Home on the appearing screen.
śThe Setup Wizard screen appears.
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1. If you access Internet by connecting to the Ethernet cable from the incoming Internet side, see
Static IP.
2. If you don't want to use the Auto-switch feature, check the Disable Auto-switch modebox.
3. You can also enable the Auto-switch mode feature after you manually set up Internet and your
wireless network so that your router can fit different environment, eliminating manual intervention.
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5.2 Manual Internet Setup& Wireless Security Setup
Read the following and determine your Internet connection type. Then follow the right setup
wizard.
A. If your ISP provides you with an Ethernet cable from the incoming Internet side but no ISP login
account or IP information, your ISP uses a DHCP connection. See DHCP.
B. If your ISP provides you with an Ethernet cable from the incoming Internet side and ISP login
account, your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. See PPPoE.