Tenda i12 User manual

Q1.
i12 Wireless Access Point
User Guide

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Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start with i12.
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
DDNS
Dynamic Domain Name System
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DLNA
Digital Living Network Alliance
DMZ
Demilitarized Zone
DNS
Domain Name System
IPTV
Internet Protocol Television
ISP
Internet Service Provider
L2TP
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol

Acronym or Abbreviation
Full Spelling
MPPE
Microsoft Point-to-Point Encryption
PPP
Point To Point Protocol
PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
PPTP
Point to Point Tunneling Protocol
SSID
Service Set Identifier
STB
Set Top Box
URL
Uniform Resource Locator
VLAN
Virtual Local Area Network
VPN
Virtual Private Network
WISP
Wireless Internet Service Provider
WPS
WiFi Protected Setup
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Contents
1 Get to Know Your Device ................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Packing List................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Appearance.................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.3.1 LED Indicator..................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3.2 Button and Port................................................................................................................................. 8
1.3.3 Label.................................................................................................................................................. 9
2 Installing the AP ............................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Preparing for Installation ........................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.1 Precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.2 Preparing Tools ............................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Installing the AP ......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Connecting the Power Supply.................................................................................................................... 15
2.4 Connecting the AP ..................................................................................................................................... 16
3 Managing the AP.............................................................................................................................................. 18
3.1 Management Modes ................................................................................................................................. 18
3.2 Logging In to the Web UI of the AP............................................................................................................ 18
3.3 Logging Out of the Web UI of the AP......................................................................................................... 20
3.4 Common Buttons on the Web UI............................................................................................................... 21
4 Functions ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1 Status ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.1 System Status.................................................................................................................................. 22
4.1.2 Wireless Status................................................................................................................................ 22
4.1.3 Traffic Statistics ............................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.4 Client List......................................................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Quick Setup................................................................................................................................................ 25
4.2.1 AP Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 26

4.2.2 WDS Mode...................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.3 AP+Client Mode .............................................................................................................................. 33
4.3 Network Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 35
4.3.1 LAN Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 35
4.3.2 DHCP Server.................................................................................................................................... 38
4.4 Wireless Settings........................................................................................................................................ 40
4.4.1 Basic Settings .................................................................................................................................. 40
4.4.2 Radio Settings ................................................................................................................................. 49
4.4.3 Channel Scan................................................................................................................................... 50
4.4.4 Advanced Settings........................................................................................................................... 52
4.4.5 Access Control................................................................................................................................. 54
4.4.6 QVLAN Settings ............................................................................................................................... 56
4.5 SNMP ......................................................................................................................................................... 60
4.6 Tools........................................................................................................................................................... 61
4.6.1 Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................................................... 61
4.6.2 Date & Time .................................................................................................................................... 62
4.6.3 Logs................................................................................................................................................. 65
4.6.4 Configuration Management............................................................................................................ 68
4.6.5 Accounts ......................................................................................................................................... 71
4.6.6 Diagnostics...................................................................................................................................... 73
4.6.7 Reboot............................................................................................................................................. 73
4.6.8 LED Control ..................................................................................................................................... 76
Appendixes .............................................................................................................................................................. 77

1 Get to Know Your Device
1.1 Overview
i12 is a Tenda ceiling-mounted wireless access point (AP) that offers a wireless transmission capacity of up to 300
Mbps. It supports DC and PoE power supplies, and can be managed using the web UI of the AP or a Tenda AP
controller (AC) such as M3. The AP is an optimum choice for providing wireless coverage in indoor areas such as
enterprises, hotels, and restaurants.
The following table provides the specifications of i12.
Model
Product Name
Power Supply
DC
PoE
i12
Wireless access point (25
clients)
12V 1A
IEEE 802.3at PoE
1.2 Packing List
Ceiling-mounted AP
Mounting bracket
Ethernet cable
Installation guide
Screw x 4
Sleeve anchor x 4

1.3 Appearance
1.3.1 LED Indicator
LED Indicator
Status
Description
System indicator
Solid on
The system is booting or faulty.
Blinking
The system is running properly.
Off
The system is powered off or the LED indicator is turned off.
1.3.2 Button and Port
Reset button
After the AP is powered on, you can hold down this button for 8 seconds to restore the factory
settings.
RJ45 port
This port is used to connect to a PoE power supply and exchange data.
Model
Rate
Connection Description
i12
10/100/1000 Mbps auto
negotiation
If the AP is powered using a DC adapter,
connect this port to a switch. If the AP must be
powered through PoE, connect this port to an
RJ45 port
System indicator
Power jack
Reset button

Model
Rate
Connection Description
IEEE 802.3at PoE switch.
The AP allows a PoE power supply distance of
not longer than 100 meters.
Power jack
The power jack is used to connect to a DC adapter for supplying power to the AP.
Model
Power Specifications
Input
Output
i12
100V-240V, 50/60Hz AC
12V 1A DC
1.3.3 Label
The label is located on the rear panel of the AP. For details of the label, see the following figure.
(1): Name of the AP.
(2): Model of the AP.
Position of the label
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(2)

(3): Default IP address of the AP. You can use this IP address to log in to the web UI of the AP.
(4): Default user name and password of the web UI of the AP.
(5): MAC address of the AP. The default primary SSID of the AP is Tenda_XXXXXX, where XXXXXX
indicates the last 6 characters of this MAC address.
(6): Serial number of the AP. If the AP is faulty, you need to provide this serial number when sending
the AP for repair.