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.

2 Installing the AP
2.1 Preparing for Installation
Before installing the AP, follow the instructions in this section to make preparation.
2.1.1 Precautions
To prevent damaging the AP or causing a personal injury, pay attention to the following precautions:
Ensure that the temperature and humidity requirements specified in the following table are met.
Environment
Temperature
Humidity
Operating
environment
0°C - 45°C
10%RH - 90%RH (non-condensing)
Storage environment
-40°C - 70°C
5%RH - 90%RH (non-condensing)
Ensure that the AP is mounted on a place free of accumulated water and water drips. Do not install the
AP in a wet environment.
Do not open or remove the housing of the AP.
Keep the AP clean.
Before cleaning the AP, disconnect it from the power supply. Do not scrub the AP with any liquid.
2.1.2 Preparing Tools
You may need a rubber hammer, a marker, a hammer drill, a spirit level, a measuring tape, a 6 mm drill bit, a
Phillips screwdriver, ESD gloves, and a ladder during installation. Prepare them yourself.
Rubber hammer
Marker
Hammer drill
Spirit level
Measuring tape
6 mm drill bit
Phillips screwdriver
ESD gloves
Ladder
2.2 Installing the AP
Step 1 Place the mounting bracket onto the target position of the ceiling and mark the positions of the screw

holes.
If the AP is powered using a DC adapter, a receptacle must be available within 1 meter from the
mounting position on the ceiling.
Step 2 Create holes in the marked positions. Each hole measures at 6 mm in diameter and 25 mm to 30 mm in
depth.
Step 3 Use the rubber hammer to knock the sleeve anchors into the holes.

Step 4 Place the Ethernet cable (CAT5 or better cable) to be connected to the AP into the cable tray. If you use
a DC adapter to supply power to the AP, place the power cable into the cable tray as well.
Step 5 Lead the screws through the screw holes of the mounting bracket into the sleeve anchors and use the
Phillips screwdriver to fasten the screws.

Step 6 Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port. If you use a DC adapter to supply power to the AP,
connect the power cable to the power jack of the AP.
Step 7 Insert the hooks of the AP inside the slots of the mounting bracket to fix the AP onto the mounting
bracket.

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2.3 Connecting the Power Supply
The AP can be powered using the DC adapter accompanying the AP or a piece of IEEE 802.3at PoE power supply
equipment.
If you power the AP through PoE, connect the Ethernet cable (≤ 100 meters) connected to the RJ45 port of the
AP to an IEEE 802.3at PoE switch.
DC input: 12V 1A

After the AP is connected to a power supply, it initializes. During initialization, the LED indicator turns solid on for
5 to 7 seconds, and then blinks. When the indicator blinks, the AP is working properly.
2.4 Connecting the AP
If you need to install only a small number of APs, connect the APs using the following topology, which allows you
to log in to the web UI of each AP to manage the AP.
If you need to install a large number of APs, connect the APs to an M3 (Tenda AC) using the following topology so
that you can manage all the APs in a centralized manner.
IEEE 802.3at PoE power supply

3 Managing the AP
3.1 Management Modes
The AP can be managed on the web UI of the AP or using M3 (Tenda AC).
When the AP is connected to a network with M3, the AC automatically detects the AP. The AP can be used
without being configured. You can log in to the web UI of the AC to manage the AP.
You can download the user guide for M3 from http://www.tendacn.com.
The following sections describe how to log in to the web UI of the AP to manage the AP.
3.2 Logging In to the Web UI of the AP
You can use a web browser to log in to the web UI of the AP. The following table provides default login
information of the AP.
Parameter
Default Value
IP address
192.168.0.254
User name
admin
Password
admin
Procedure for logging in to the web UI using the default login information:
Step 1 Set IP address of your local area connection to 192.168.0.X(X: 2 - 253) and Subnet mask to
255.255.255.0.

Step 2 Access 192.168.0.254 using a web browser.
Step 3 Enter admin as the user name and password and click Login.
If this page is not displayed, refer to Q1 in Appendix A "FAQ."
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You can view and modify the configuration of the AP on the web UI. For details about how to configure the AP,
see Chapter 4 "Functions."

3.3 Logging Out of the Web UI of the AP
After you log in to the web UI of the AP, the system logs you out if you perform no operation on the web UI
within the client timeout interval. (The default interval is 5 minutes and can be changed.)
When you close the web browser, the system logs you out as well.
When you are logged out, the system does not save the current configuration. Therefore, it is recommended that
you save the current configuration before logging out.
If you close the web browser tab page used to log in to the web UI of the AP instead of the web
browser, you are not logged out.
Web UI Layout
The web UI is composed of three parts, including the level-1 and level-2 navigation bar, level-3 navigation bar,
and configuration area. See the following figure.
The functions and parameters dimmed on the web UI indicates that they are not supported by the AP
or cannot be changed in the current configuration.