Tenda W303R User manual

Wireless N300 Home Router
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………........................3
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW……………………………………………………1
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS………………………………………………………………………………………………1
1.2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER……………………………………………………………………………1
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND QUICK SETUP GUIDE…………………………6
2.1 PREPARATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………6
2.2 PHYSICAL INSTALLATION…………………………………………………………………………………………6
2.3 INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP……………………………………………………………………………….8
2.3.1 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP……………………………………………………8
2.3.2 Log in to Web Manager………………………………………………………………………………….8
2.3.3 Quick Internet Connection Setup………………………………………………………………….9
2.3.4 Verify Internet Connection
Settings………………………………………………………………10
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2.3.5 Wireless Settings…………………………………………………………………………………………12
2.3.6 Connect to Device Wirelessly……………………………………………………………………13
CHAPTER 3 ADVANCED SETTINGS…………………………………………………20
3.1 STATUS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………20
3.2 INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP……………………………………………………………………………21
3.2.1 PPPoE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………21
3.2.2 Static IP………………………………………………………………………………………………………22
3.2.3 DHCP……………………………………………………………………………………………………………23
3.2.4 PPTP……………………………………………………………………………………………………………24
3.2.5 L2TP……………………………………………………………………………………………………………25
3.3 MAC CLONE……………………………………………………………………………………………………….26
3.4 WAN SPEED………………………………………………………………………………………………………27
3.5 WAN MEDIUM TYPE……………………………………………………………………………………………27
3.6 LAN SETTINGS……………………………………………………………………………………………………30
3.7 DNS SETTINGS…………………………………………………………………………………………………30
3.8 DHCP……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31
3.9 DHCP CLIENT LIST……………………………………………………………………………………………32
CHAPTER 4 WIRELESS SETTINGS……………………………………………………34
4.1WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS………………………………………………………………………………….34
4.1.1 Wireless AP Mode…………………………………………………………………………………………34
4.1.2 WDS Bridge Mode………………………………………………………………………………………36
4.2 WIRELESS SECURITY……………………………………………………………………………………………44
4.3 WIRELESS ACCESS CONTROL………………………………………………………………………………47
4.4 WIRELESS CLIENT………………………………………………………………………………………………48
CHAPTER 5 BANDWIDTH CONTROL…………………………………………………50
5.1 BANDWIDTH CONTROL…………………………………………………………………………………………50
5.2 TRAFFIC STATISTICS……………………………………………………………………………………………51
CHAPTER 6 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS………………………………………………53
6.1 PORT RANGE FORWARDING…………………………………………………………………………………53

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6.2 DMZ HOST………………………………………………………………………………………………………54
6.3 DDNS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………55
6.4 UPNP………………………………………………………………………………………………………………56
6.5 STATIC ROUTING…………………………………………………………………………………………………57
6.6 ROUTING TABLE…………………………………………………………………………………………………58
CHAPTER 7 SECURITY…………………………………………………………………59
7.1 URL FILTER………………………………………………………………………………………………………59
7.2 MAC FILTER………………………………………………………………………………………………………60
7.3 CLIENT FILTER……………………………………………………………………………………………………62
CHAPTER 8 TOOLS………………………………………………………………………64
8.1 REBOOT……………………………………………………………………………………………………………64
8.2. RESTORE TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS……………………………………………………………64
8.3 BACK/RESTORE…………………………………………………………………………………………………64
8.4 SYSLOG……………………………………………………………………………………………………………66
8.5 REMOTE WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT………………………………………………………………………66
8.6 TIME…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………67
8.7 LOGIN PASSWORD………………………………………………………………………………………………68
8.8 FIRMWARE UPGRADE……………………………………………………………………………………………68
APPENDIX 1 HOW TO CONFIGURE IP………………………………………………70
WIN7 OS CONFIGURATION……………………………………………………………………………………70
XP OS CONFIGURATION…………………………………………………………………………………………73
APPENDIX 2GLOSSARY…………………………………………………………………77
APPENDIX 3 FAQS………………………………………………………………………80
APPENDIX 4 REMOVE WIRELESS NETWORK FROM YOUR PC……………82
APPENDIX 5 SAFETY AND EMISSION STATEMENT……………………………85

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Package Contents
Unpack the box and verify the package contains the following items:
Wireless Broadband Router
Power Adapter
Installation Guide
Resource CD(including User Guide, Quick Install Guide, and setup
wizard)
Ethernet Cable
If any of the above items is incorrect, missing, or damaged, please contact
your Tenda reseller for immediate replacement.
1.2 Getting to know your router
Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the
front and back panels and the label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on
the front panel.
Front Panel

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Front LED Overview
LED Status Description

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Solid Indicates a proper connection to the power
supply
Power
Off Indicates an improper connection to the power
adapter
SYS Blinking Indicates system is functioning properly
Solid WPS is enabled
Blinking
Device is performing WPS authentication on a
client device
WPS
Off WPS is disabled or WPS negotiation is finished
Solid Wireless is enabled
Blinking Transferring data
WIFI
Off Wireless is disabled
Solid LAN port connected correctly
Blinking LAN port is transferring data
LAN（1/2/3）
Off LAN port connected incorrectly
Solid WAN port connected correctly
Blinking WAN port is transferring data
WAN
Off WAN port connected incorrectly

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Back Panel
Back LED Overview
Port Description
WAN Usually for connecting DSL MODEM、CABLE MODEM、ISP to
the Internet.
LAN(1/2/3) Usually for connecting computers, switches .etc.
POWER The power adapter is connected and you can use the provided
adapter to supply power.
WPS/ RESET When you press this button for 7 seconds, files set by the router will be deleted and restored to default factory settings; for 1 second,
WPS will be enabled and the WPS LED will be blinking accordingly.
1.3 Position your Router
The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the

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operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance
or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the
physical placement of your router. For example, the thickness and number of
walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range. For best results,
place your router:
• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices
operate, and preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for
wired computers.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of
walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices to a minimum.
• Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference.
Equipment that might cause interference includes ceiling fans, home
security systems, microwaves, PCs, the base of a cordless phone, or a
2.4-GHz cordless phone.
• Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or
aluminum studs. Large expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated
walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless
signal.

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Chapter 2 Installation and Quick Setup Guide
2.1 Preparation
Before connecting Ethernet cables,please verify the following items:
Item Description
Wireless Router Used with the provided power supply
PC Installed with IE8 or other better web browsers.
Ethenet Cable Used for linking the PC to the router
Broadband Service Provided by ISP
Internet Connection
Setup
If you connect to the Internet using a broadband
connection that requires a username and a
password provided by your ISP, please select
PPPoE;
If your ISP provides all the needed information:
IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and
DNS address(es), please select Static IP;
If you can access Internet as soon as your
computer directly connects to an
Internet-enabled ADSL/Cable modem, please
select DHCP;
If your ISP uses a PPTP connection, please select
PPTP;
If your ISP uses an L2TP connection, please
select L2TP..
2.2 Physical installation
1. Connect one end of the included power adapter to the device and plug the
other end into a wall outlet nearby.(Using a power adapter with a different
voltage rating than the one included with the device will cause damage to
the device.)

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2. Connect one of the LAN ports on the Device to the NIC port on your PC
using an Ethernet cable.

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3. Connect the Ethernet cable from Internet side to the WAN port on the
Device.
4. When connected, log in to Web manager to set up Internet connection.
2.3 Internet Connection Setup
Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure
the computers and devices in the network have the settings described here.
2.3.1 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings
so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). If you are not
clear about this configuration, please refer to Appendix 1: How to Configure
IP.
.
2.3.2 Log in to Web Manager
1. 1). Launch a web browser; in the address bar, input 192.168.0.1 and
press Enter;
2). Enter admin in the password field on the appearing login window and
then click OK.

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2. Now you may access the device’s home page for quickly setting up
Internet connection and wireless security.
2.3.3 Quick Internet Connection Setup
2 common Internet connection types are available on the home page:
PPPoE and DHCP.
DHCP: Select DHCP (Dynamic IP) if you can access Internet as soon as your
computer directly connects to an Internet-enabled ADSL/Cable modem;
configure a security key (8-63 characters) to secure your wireless network
and then click OK.

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PPPoE: Select PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if you used to
connect to the Internet using a broadband connection that requires a
username and a password. Enter the user name and password provided by
your ISP; configure a security key to secure your wireless network and then
click OK.
Note:
1. DHCP is the default Internet connection type;
2. If you are not sure about your PPPoE username and password, contact
your Internet service provider (ISP) for help. For other Internet
connection types, please go to section 3.2: Internet Connection Setup.
2.3.4 Verify Internet Connection Settings
System automatically skips to the status page when you finish all needed
settings on the home page. Here you can see the system status and WAN
connection status of the device.
1. If you find "Connected" and a WAN IP address displayed there (as

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shown below), you have got a wired internet access now.
2. If connection status displays "Disconnected" and there is no WAN IP
address displayed (as seen below), connection between the
Internet-enabled modem and your device may have failed. Please
double check or re-connect all involved devices and cables properly and
then refresh the page. If nothing is wrong, "Connecting" or "Connected"
will be displayed.
3. If "Connecting" is displayed and no WAN IP address is seen, try
refreshing the page five times. And if it still displays "Connecting" try
steps below:
1). Contact your ISP for assistance if you are using the DHCP connection
type.
2). Read the connection diagnostic info on WAN status.

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Note:
Below diagnostic info will be displayed on particular occasions for your
reference:
1). You have connected to Internet successfully.
2). You might have entered a wrong user name and/or a wrong password.
Please contact your ISP for the correct user name and password and
enter them again.
3). Ethernet cable is not connected or not properly connected to the WAN
port on the device. Please reconnect it properly.
4). No response is received from your ISP. Please verify that you can access
Internet when you directly connect your PC to an Internet-enabled
modem. If not, contact your local ISP for help.
2.3.5 Wireless Settings
Wireless Basic Settings
If you want to create a WLAN for sharing Internet connection, simply click
Wireless-> Wireless Basic Settings. Change the SSID, you can name it
whatever you like. Select 2437MHz (channel 6) and leave other options
unchanged and then click OK.

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Wireless Security Settings
If you want to encrypt your wireless network, click Wireless Security,
disable WPS, specify a security key of down to 8 characters, and then click
OK.
2.3.6 Connect to Device Wirelessly
Having finished above settings, you can search the device's wireless network
(SSID) from your wireless devices (notebook, iPad, iPhone, etc) and enter a
security key to connect to it wirelessly.
1. If you are using Windows XP OS, do as follows:
1) Click Start and select Control Panel.

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2) Click Network Connections.
3) Right click Wireless Network Connection and then select View
Available Wireless Networks.

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4) Select the desired wireless network, click Connect, enter the security
key and then click OK.
5) You can access Internet via the device when "Connected" appears next
to the wireless network name you selected.

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2. If you are using Windows 7 OS, do as follows:
1) Click Start and select Control Panel.
2) Click Network and Internet.