Tenda A301 User manual

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N300 Mini WiFi Repeater A301
User Guide

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Copyright Statement
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Disclaimer
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that may occur due to the use or application of the product described herein. Every effort has been made in the
preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information and
recommendations in this document do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied.
Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start with A301.
Conventions
The typographical elements that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Item
Presentation
Example
Cascading menus
>
System > Live Users
Parameter and value
Bold
Set User Name to Tom.
Variable
Italic
Format: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
UI control
Bold
On the Policy page, click the OK button.
Message
“ ”
The “Success” message appears.
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Meaning
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.
This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym or
Abbreviation
Full Spelling
AP
Access Point
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS
Domain Name System

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Acronym or
Abbreviation
Full Spelling
WPS
WiFi Protected Setup
Additional Information
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Technical Support
If you need more help, contact us by any of the following means. We will be glad to assist you as soon as
possible.
Hotline
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Email
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Website
http://www.tendacn.com
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Contents
1 At a Glance......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Know your device......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.1 LED .................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 Ports & Buttons................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3.3 Labels ................................................................................................................................................ 4
2 Quick Installation Guide..................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Extending the current WiFi coverage .......................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Turn wired network to WiFi network ........................................................................................................ 12
3 More Functions................................................................................................................................................ 16
3.1 Status ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.2 Re-extend................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.3 WiFi Settings.............................................................................................................................................. 22
3.4 Operating Mode......................................................................................................................................... 23
3.5 Administration ........................................................................................................................................... 26

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1 At a Glance
1.1 Overview
As a high-performance WiFi repeater, Tenda A301 operates on 2.4 GHz band and provides large WiFi coverage
and strong signal strength. It works well with any WiFi routers and WiFi DSL modems available on the market.
1.2 Features
Operates on 2.4 GHz band.
Auto channel detection for stable, reliable and fast internet connection.
Supports to extend a WiFi network encrypted with None, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK.
Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK and AES encryption mechanism ensure higher network security.
Supports extending using WPS.
Supports quick setup using a mobile phone.
Repeater mode and AP mode for various application scenarios.

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1.3 Know your device
1.3.1 LED
LED
Status
Description
Signal
Solid blue
The repeater has connected to your existing WiFi router/modem, and its position
is proper.
Solid red
The repeater has connected to your existing WiFi router/modem, but its position
is too far away from your router/modem.
Off
The repeater does not connect to your WiFi router/modem.
WPS
Solid on
A WPS connection has been established.
Blinking
A WPS connection is being established.
Off
The WPS function is disabled.
PWR
Solid on
The system has started.
Blinking
The system is starting.
Off
The repeater is not powered on.
LEDs

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1.3.2 Ports & Buttons
WPS button
Press the WPS button down for 1 second to establish a WPS connection, the WPS LED blinks.
RESET button
With the PWR LED solid on, press the RESET button down using a paper clip. All LEDs blink once at the
same time, and then light off. Wait about for 40 seconds until the PWR LED lights solid on again. The
repeater is reset successfully.
LAN port
−In Repeater mode, this port allows a wired device, such as a desktop computer, to be connected to
A301 to access the internet.
−In AP mode, connecting this port to a router or a modem turns A301 into an AP to share
your wireless network.
WPS button
RESET
button
LAN port

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1.3.3 Labels
The labels present SSID, login address and other information of the repeater.
Label on the top of A301:
Label at the back of A301:

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2 Quick Installation Guide
2.1 Extending the current WiFi coverage
Method 1: Extending your WiFi network using web UI (Recommend)
Step 1 Plug the repeater into a power outlet near the router in the same room. Wait until the PWR LED
turns solid blue.
Step 2 Connect your WiFi device, such as a mobile phone or a laptop to the repeater’s WiFi network named
Tenda_EXT. By default, it has no password.
−A desktop computer can connect to the WiFi network only when it is installed with a wireless adapter.
−The following describes the configuration steps using a mobile phone.