Tenda AP4 User manual

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300Mbps Wireless N Access Point
User Guide

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Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda. Please read this user guide before you start.
Conventions
This user guide applies to the following access points: AP4 and AP5. AP4 is used for illustrations
here unless otherwise specified. The contained images and UI screenshots are subject to the actual
products.
Product model
Description
AP4
300Mbps Wireless N Access Point
AP5
300Mbps Wireless N Access Point
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.

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Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym or Abbreviation
Full Spelling
AP
Access Point
APSD
Automatic Power Save Delivery
ARP
Address Resolution Protocol
AES
Advanced Encryption Standard
CCQ
Client Connection Quality
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS
Domain Name System
DDNS
Dynamic Domain Name Server
DTIM
Delivery Traffic Indication Message
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time
IP
Internet Protocol
LAN
Local Area Network
MAC
Media Access Control
OS
Operating System
PoE
Power Over Ethernet
PVID
Port-based VLAN ID
RADIUS
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service
RAM
Random Access Memory
RSSI
Received Signal Strength Indicator
RX
Receive
SSID
Service Set Identifier
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol

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Acronym or Abbreviation
Full Spelling
TKIP
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
TX
Transmit
UDP
User Datagram Protocol
UI
User Interface
VID
Virtual Local Area Network Identification
VLAN
Virtual Local Area Network
WAN
Wide Area Network
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy
WISP
Wireless Internet Service Provider
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Networks
WMM
Wi-Fi multi-media
WPA-PSK
WPA-Preshared Key
WPA
Wi-Fi Protected Access

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Getting more documents
If you want to get more documents of the device, visit www.tendacn.com and search for the
corresponding product model. The related documents are listed as below:
Document
Description
Quick Installation Guide
It introduces how to set up the device quickly for internet access, the
descriptions of LED indicators, ports, and buttons, FAQ, statement information,
and so on.
User Guide
It introduces how to set up more functions of the device for more requirements,
including all functions on the web UI of the device.
Data Sheet
It introduces the basic information of the device, including product overview,
selling points, and specifications.
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
Global: (86) 755-27657180
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Email
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Contents
1Login........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Login.........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Logout ......................................................................................................................................3
2Web UI ....................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Web UI layout...........................................................................................................................4
2.2 Common buttons .....................................................................................................................5
3Status ......................................................................................................................................6
3.1 System status ...........................................................................................................................6
3.2 Wireless status.........................................................................................................................9
3.3 Statistics .................................................................................................................................11
4Quick setup ...........................................................................................................................16
4.1 AP mode.................................................................................................................................16
4.2 Client mode............................................................................................................................22
4.3 Universal repeater mode .......................................................................................................29
4.4 WISP mode.............................................................................................................................38
4.5 Client + AP mode....................................................................................................................46
4.6 Router mode ..........................................................................................................................53
5Network ................................................................................................................................59
5.1 LAN setup...............................................................................................................................59
5.2 MAC clone..............................................................................................................................66
5.3 DHCP server ...........................................................................................................................68
5.4 DHCP client.............................................................................................................................70
5.5 VLAN settings .........................................................................................................................71
6Wireless.................................................................................................................................76
6.1 Basic .......................................................................................................................................76
6.2 Advanced................................................................................................................................88
6.3 Access control ........................................................................................................................91

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7Advanced ..............................................................................................................................94
7.1 LAN rate..................................................................................................................................94
7.2 Diagnose.................................................................................................................................95
7.3 Bandwidth control .................................................................................................................99
7.4 Port forwarding....................................................................................................................103
7.5 MAC filter.............................................................................................................................108
7.6 Network service ...................................................................................................................112
8Tools....................................................................................................................................124
8.1 Date & time..........................................................................................................................124
8.2 Maintenance........................................................................................................................126
8.3 Account ................................................................................................................................131
8.4 System log ............................................................................................................................132
Appendix....................................................................................................................................133
Default parameters ....................................................................................................................133

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1 Login
1.1 Login
The login methods for the AP in different modes are different. Select one of the following situations
to perform.
When you log in to the web UI at the first time or after the AP is reset to factory settings,
follow the steps below:
Step 1 Connect a computer to the LAN1 port of the AP using an Ethernet cable, and power it on
using the included power adapter.
Step 2 Start a web browser on the computer, and visit 192.168.0.254. Enter your user name and
password (both are admin by default), and click Login.
----End
For the security of your network, you can change the login user name and password by choosing Tools >
Account.

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The following page appears.
If you want to log in to the AP in AP mode, perform the following procedure.
Step 1 Connect a computer to the LAN1 port of the AP using an Ethernet cable.
Step 2 Set the IP address of the computer to 192.168.0.X(Xranges from 1 to 253), and subnet
mask to 255.255.255.0.
Step 3 Start a web browser on the computer, and visit 192.168.0.254. Enter your user name and
password you set, and click Login.
----End
If you want to log in to the AP in Client mode, Universal Repeater mode, or Client + AP mode,
perform the following procedure.
Step 1 Connect a computer to the LAN1 port of the AP using an Ethernet cable.
Step 2 Start a web browser on the computer, and visit the IP address of the AP you set before.
Enter your user name and password you set, and click Login.
If you forget the IP address you set for the AP, you can log in to the web UI of the upstream AP and check
its DHCP client list.
----End
If you want to log in to the AP in Router mode or WISP mode, perform the following
procedure.
Step 1 Connect a computer to the LAN1 port of the AP using an Ethernet cable.
Step 2 Start a web browser on the computer, and visit the IP address of the AP you set before.
Enter your user name and password you set, and click Login.
If you forget the IP address you set for the AP, you check the gateway IP address of the computer, and
use this IP address for login.
----End

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1.2 Logout
The AP logs you out when you:
−Click the Logout button on the upper-right corner of the web UI.
−Close the web browser.
−Perform no operation within the login timeout interval (default: 5 minutes). You can
change the login timeout interval on the Advanced > Network Service page.

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2 Web UI
2.1 Web UI layout
The web UI of the device is composed of 4 parts, including the level-1 navigation tree, level-2
navigation tree, tab page area, and configuration area. See the following figure.
No.
Name
Description
❶
Level-1 navigation tree
The navigation bars and tab pages display the function menu of the
device. When you select a function in navigation bar, the
configuration of the function appears in the configuration area.
❷
Level-2 navigation tree
❸
Tab page area
❹
Configuration area
It enables you to view and modify configuration.
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2.2 Common buttons
The following table describes the common buttons available on the web UI.
Common Buttons
Description
It is used to update the content of the current page.
It is used to save the configuration on the current page and enable the configuration
to take effect.
It is used to go back to the original configuration without saving the configuration on
the current page.
It is used to view help information corresponding to the settings on the current
page.

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3 Status
This module includes three parts: system status, wireless status, and statistics.
3.1 System status
On the System Status page, you can view the system status here.
To access the page, log in to the web UI of the device, and choose Status.
In AP mode, Client mode, Universal Repeater mode, or Client + AP mode, the system status is
shown as follows:
Parameters description
Name
Description
Device Name
It specifies the name of this device.
A unique device name helps you manage multiple devices that are of the same
model on LAN easily. To modify the device name, go to Network > LAN Setup
page. You are allowed to modify only when the device works in AP, Client,
Universal Repeater, or Client + AP mode.
Uptime
It specifies the time that has elapsed since the device was started last time.
System Time
It specifies the current system time of this device.
Hardware Version
It specifies the hardware version number of this device.

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Name
Description
RAM
Random Access Memory. It specifies the memory usage of this device.
WLAN MAC Address
It specifies the MAC address of the WiFi network of this device.
PoE LAN/LAN Speed
It specifies connection status of LAN port. It includes connection rate and duplex
mode.
LAN IP Address
It specifies the IP address (also called login or management IP address) of this
device. By default, it is 192.168.0.254.
Firmware Version
It specifies the system software version number of this device.
CPU
Central Processing Unit.
It specifies the CPU usage of this device.
LAN MAC Address
It specifies the MAC address of LAN ports of this device.
In WISP or Router mode, the system status is shown as follows:

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Parameters description
Name
Description
Connection Type
It specifies the internet connection type of this device.
Connection Status
It specifies the connection status of WAN port of this device.
WAN IP Address
It specifies the IP address of WAN port of this device.
Default Gateway
It specifies the default gateway address of this device.
Primary DNS Server
It specifies the IP address of primary DNS server of this device.
Secondary DNS Server
It specifies the IP address of secondary DNS server of this device.

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3.2 Wireless status
On the Wireless Status page, you can view wireless status here, including working mode, SSID,
security mode, and so on.
To access the page, log in to the web UI of the device, and choose Status.
Parameters description
Name
Description
Working Mode
It specifies the working mode the device operates.
SSID
It specifies the WiFi name of this device. In Client mode, it displays N/A.
Security Mode
It specifies the security mode of the WiFi network of this device.
Channel/Radio Band
It specifies the channel and frequency band the device operates.
Channel Bandwidth
It specifies the channel bandwidth of this device.
TX Power
It specifies the transmit power of this device.
AP’s MAC Address
In Client, Universal Repeater, WISP or Client + AP modes, it displays the MAC
address of peer AP to which this device bridged. In AP or Router mode, it displays
No Peer AP if the device works.
Signal Strength
In AP or Router mode, it displays the signal strength of the first device connected to
the WiFi network of the device. In Client, Universal Repeater, WISP or Client + AP
mode, it displays the received signal strength from peer AP.
Background Noise
It specifies the strength of ambient radio interference. Larger absolute value
indicates less interference. For example, -95 dBm indicates less interference than
that of -75 dBm.

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Name
Description
TX/RX Link
It specifies the number of spatial streams the device is transmitting or receiving.
Transmit/Receive Speed
It specifies the wireless transmitting/receiving rate.
In AP or Router mode: it displays the transmitting/receiving rate of the first client
connected to the WiFi network of this device.
In Client, Universal Repeater, WISP or Client + AP mode: it displays
transmitting/receiving rate of this device.
Wireless Client
It specifies the number of wireless clients connected to this device. In Client mode, it
displays N/A.

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3.3 Statistics
On the Statistics page, you can view statistics information here, including throughput, wireless
client, interface, ARP table and routing table.
To access the page, log in to the web UI of the device, and choose Status.
3.3.1 Throughput
The line charts visually show the real-time transmitting and receiving traffic of WLAN and LAN ports
of the device.
3.3.2 Wireless client/Upstream AP
This module differs depending on the working mode of the device.
-In AP or Router mode, it displays information of connected wireless clients.
-In Client, Universal Repeater, WISP or Client + AP mode, it displays information of upstream AP.

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Parameters description
Name
Description
IP Address
It specifies the IP address of the corresponding wireless client.
MAC Address
It specifies the MAC address of the corresponding wireless client.
Signal/Noise
Signal: It specifies the WiFi signal strength of the corresponding wireless client.
Noise: It specifies the ambitus interference signal and electromagnetic
interference strength.
Transmit/Receive
It specifies the transmitting and receiving rate of the corresponding client.
CCQ
It specifies the connection quality of the corresponding client. Higher percentage
indicates better connection quality.
Connection Duration
It specifies the time that has elapsed since the wireless client is connected to the
WiFi network of the device last time.
Parameters description
Name
Description
IP Address
It specifies the IP address of the upstream device.
MAC Address
It specifies the MAC address of the upstream device.
Signal/Noise
Signal: It specifies the WiFi signal strength of the corresponding wireless client.
Noise: It specifies the ambitus interference signal and electromagnetic
interference strength.
Transmit/Receive
It specifies the transmitting and receiving rate of the upstream device.
CCQ
It specifies the connection quality of the upstream device. Higher percentage
indicates better connection quality.
Connection Duration
It specifies the time that has elapsed since this device is connected to the upstream
AP last time.