Tenda W311R User manual

11N Wireless Broadband Router User Guide
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Contents
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ......................1
1.1 Product Features .......................... 2
1.2 Package Contents .......................... 3
1.3 LED Indicators and Port Description ....... 4
CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT INSTALLATION........................8
2.1 Hardware Installation ..................... 8
2.2 Network Application Topology ............. 10
CHAPTER 3 HOW TO LOG IN TO THE ROUTER....... 11
3.1 How to Set the Network Configurations .... 11
3.2 Log in to the Router ..................... 14
CHAPTER 4 QUICK SETUP GUIDE................................16
4.1 Setup Wizard ............................. 16
CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED SETTINGS..............................22
5.1 LAN Settings ............................. 22
5.2 WAN Settings ............................. 22
5.3 MAC Address Clone ........................ 25
5.4 DNS Settings ............................. 26
CHAPTER 6 WLAN SETTINGS........................................28
6.1 Basic Settings ........................... 28
6.2 Wireless Security Settings ............... 30
6.3 Advanced Settings ........................ 33
6.4 WPS Settings ............................. 34
6.5 WDS Settings ............................. 37
6.6 Wireless Access Control .................. 38
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6.7 Connection Status ........................ 39
CHAPTER 7 DHCPSERVER.............................................41
7.1 DHCP Settings ............................ 41
7.2 DHCP List and Binding .................... 42
CHAPTER 8 VIRTUAL SERVER......................................44
8.1 Port Range Forwarding .................... 44
8.2 DMZ Settings ............................. 46
8.3 UPNP Settings ............................ 47
CHAPTER 9 TRAFFIC CONTROL..................................48
9.1 Traffic Control .......................... 48
CHAPTER 10 SECURITY SETTINGS .............................50
10.1 Client Filter Settings .................. 50
10.2 URL Filter Settings ..................... 51
10.3 MAC Address Filter ...................... 53
10.4 Prevent Network Attack .................. 54
10.5 Remote Web Management ................... 55
10.6 WAN Ping ................................ 56
CHAPTER 11 ROUTING SETTINGS...............................58
11.1 Routing Table............................ 58
CHAPTER 12 SYSTEM TOOLS........................................59
12.1 Time Settings ........................... 59
12.2 DDNS .................................... 60
12.3 Backup/Restore Settings ................. 61
12.4 Restore to Factory Default Settings ..... 63
12.5 Upgrade Firmware ........................ 64
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12.6 Reboot the Router ....................... 65
12.7 Password Change ......................... 65
12.8 Syslog .................................. 66
12.9 Logout .................................. 67
APPENDIX 1 GLOSSARY..................................................68
APPENDIX 2 FAQ ...............................................................71
APPENDIX 3 REGULATORY INFORMATION..............75
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Tenda
W311R/W311R+11N Wireless Broadband Router!
The W311R/W311R+ utilizes the latest
IEEE802.11n standard with its wireless transmitting
distance over 6 times and transmitting rate over 3 times
that of ordinary 802.11g products. It is backwards
compatible with 802.11b/g standards and includes
router, wireless AP, 4-port switch, and firewall all in one.
WMM is supported to allow you to enjoy in audio and
streaming video and on-line games.
It supports WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
function for wirelessly bridging multiple wireless
broadband routers as well as repeating and amplifying
signals to extend the wireless network coverage area.
Meanwhile, it allows two ways of WPS encryption: PBC
and PIN modes, and enables you to close broadcast
SSID manually. Besides, client, MAC address and
Website filtering are supported to protect your network
against malicious attack.
Its bandwidth control function can efficiently
distribute downloading rates for each online member. In
addition, the Setup Wizard included in the software CD
makes installation and access to the Internet, fast and
easy, even for the non-savvy users.

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1.1 Product Features
zIncludes router, wireless access point, four-port
switch and firewall all in one
z“Setup Wizard” in the configuration CD enables
you to configure the router and let it access to the
Internet without entering the router’s management
interface
zComplies with the latest IEEE802.11n standard and
is downwards compatible with IEEE802.11 b/g
standards
zcoverage distance 6 times father than 802.11g
standard and reduces the dead spots in the
coverage area
zSupports transmitting rate over 3 times that of
wireless G-products
zSupports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA&WPA2
encryption methods and security modes
zSupports RTS/CTS protocol and data partitioning
function
zProvides one 10/100Mbps auto-negotiation
Ethernet WAN port to connect to the Wide Area
Network
zProvides four 10/100Mbps auto-negotiation
Ethernet LAN ports to connect to the Local Area
Network
zSupports xDSL/Cable MODEM, static and dynamic

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IP in community broadband networking
zSupports MAC address/ client/ URL filtering
(Max.10 entries for each)
zSupports remote Web management and simple
Web upgrading method
zSupports wireless Roaming technology for
high-efficient wireless connections
zSupports hidden SSID function and MAC
address-based access control (up to14 entries).
zSupports Auto MDI/MDIX
zProvides syslog to record the running status of the
router
zSupports 802.11b/802.11g auto-negotiation and
manual mode
zSupports UPnP and DDNS
zSupports Firefox1.0, IE5.5 or higher
zSupports LAN access control to the Internet
zSupports SNTP
zSupports virtual server, DMZ host
zSupports WDS to extend wireless network
zSupports bandwidth control function
zSupports IP-MAC address binding (up to 32
entries)
zDetachable antenna(only for W311R+)
1.2 Package Contents

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Please verify the following items after you open the
package:
¾One W311R/W311R+ Wireless Broadband
Router
¾One Quick Installation Guide
¾One Power Adapter
¾One Software CD
¾One External Antenna(only for W311R+)
If any of the listed items are missing or damaged,
please contact the Tenda reseller for immediate
replacement.
1.3 LED Indicators and Port Description
Panel and LED indicators show:
LED indicator description on front panel :( from L
to R)
POWER LED
Continuously lit green to indicate the router is on
and has power.
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SYS LED
Flashes green to indicate the router is operating
correctly.
WPS LED
Flashes to indicate the device is communicating
with the client in WPS mode.
WLAN LED
Wireless signal indicator, flashes green to indicate
the wireless function is enabled.
LAN (4,3,2,1) LEDs
Wired local network indicators are continuously lit
green when the router’s LAN port is connected to an
Ethernet device; flashing green indicates the device
is transmitting and/or receiving data.
WAN LED
Wide Area Network indicator is continuously lit
green to indicate the router’s WAN port is
connected to an Ethernet device; flashing green
indicates the port is transmitting and/or receiving
data packets.

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Back panel port show
Back panel port description (from L to R）
POWER
The jack is for power adapter connection. Please
use the included standard power adapter.
WAN
One 100Mbps Ethernet port that can be connected
to Ethernet devices such as MODEM, Switch, Router,
etc.. Usually it is used to connect DSL MODEM or
Cable MODEM, or ISP network cable for connecting
to the Internet.
LAN (1, 2, 3, 4)
Four 100Mbps Ethernet ports that can be connected
to an Ethernet switch, Ethernet router, or NIC card.
Mostly they are used to connect to computers,
Ethernet switches, etc.
RESET
The system reset button. Press and hold this button
for 7 seconds and all of the settings will be deleted
and router settings will be restored to factory
default.
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WPS
Press and hold the WPS button for 1 second and the
WPS feature will be enabled. The WPS LED will flash
when communicating in this mode.

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Chapter 2 Product Installation
2.1 Hardware Installation
Before you configure the Router, please follow the steps
below to connect other devices. For better wireless
performance, please place the device in the middle of
the wireless coverage area.
1. Please use only the included power adapter to
power your router. (NOTE: Use of an unmatched
power adapter could cause damage to this product).
2. Please connect the router’s LAN port to your
computer with an Ethernet cable as shown below.
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3. Please connect your broadband line provided by your
ISP to the router’s WAN port.
4. Insert the included software CD into the CD drive of
your computer. After the software automatically
initiates, double click the “Setup” icon and follow the
instructions to complete the installation. You can also
enter the router’s Web-based Utility to complete the
configuration (For more details please refer to Chapter
3).
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2.2 Network Application Topology
Usually, a wireless LAN network is positioned in an area
where each access point is set up in a dedicated location
to ensure optimum wireless coverage and consistent
communication service. Generally speaking, it is in the
center of the area to reduce “dead spots”.
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Chapter 3 How to Log in to the Router
This chapter explains how to enter the router’s
Web-based Utility. After you have finished wired
connection to this router (refer to chapter 2 for
connection method), the following steps will assist you
in setting the network configurations for your computer.
3.1 How to Set the Network Configurations
1. Right click “My Network Places” on your computer
desktop and select “Properties”.
2. Right click “Local Area Connection” and select
“Properties”.
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3. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click
“Properties”.
4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and
“Obtain DNS server address automatically”.
Click “OK” to save the configurations.
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Or select “Use the following IP address” and enter
the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway as
follows:
¾IP Address: 192.168.0.XXX: (XXX is a number
from 2~254)
¾Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
¾Gateway: 192.168.0.1
¾DNS server: You should input the DNS server
address provided by your ISP. Otherwise, you can
use the router as the DNS proxy server. Click “OK”
to save the configurations.
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3.2 Log in to the Router
1. To access the Router’s Web-based Utility, launch a
web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and
enter http://192.168.0.1. Press “Enter”.
2. Type “admin” in both “User Name” and
“Password” fields. Click “OK”.
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3. If you enter the correct user name and password, you
will come to the router’s homepage interface as is
shown below.
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