Tenda 4G301 User manual

3G/4G Wireless Router User Guide
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3G/4G Wireless Router User Guide
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Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda ! Please read this user guide before you start! This user guide
instructs you to install and configure your device. This user guide applies to 4G300, 4G301 and
4G302. The 4G301 is used as an example throughout this user guide.
This user guide uses the following formats to highlight
special messages:
Icon
Description
Note
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.
Tip
This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or
resources.
Knowledge
Center
Description of fields on the device GUI.
Technical Support
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Table of Contents
Copyright Statement...........................................................................................................................................I
Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................................................I
Preface................................................................................................................................................................. II
This user guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:.........................................................II
Technical Support................................................................................................................................................II
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................................III
I Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 1
1 Package Contents.............................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Getting to know your router ............................................................................................................................. 1
2.1 LED............................................................................................................................................................ 1
2.2 Button & Interface ..................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Label .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
II Quick Internet Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Getting Prepared............................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Hardware Install .............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Charging Router......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. Hardware Install........................................................................................................................................ 4
3 Connect to Router............................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Connect to Device Wirelessly.................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Connect to Device Using an Ethernet Cable............................................................................................ 12
4 Smart Mode (Auto-switch between 3GRouter and Wireless Router Mode)................................................... 12
5 Manual Internet Setup .................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Web Login................................................................................................................................................ 13
5.2 Manual Internet Setup& Wireless Security Setup.................................................................................... 15
III Features & Configurations........................................................................................................................ 25
1 Status .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
1.1 WAN Status.............................................................................................................................................. 26
1.2 LAN Status............................................................................................................................................... 27
1.3 Wireless Status......................................................................................................................................... 27
1.4 System Status........................................................................................................................................... 28
2 Basic Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 28
2.1 LAN Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 29
2.2 WAN Settings........................................................................................................................................... 30
2.3 WAN Speed.............................................................................................................................................. 36
2.4 DNS Settings............................................................................................................................................ 37
2.5 MAC Clone.............................................................................................................................................. 38

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2.6. DHCP...................................................................................................................................................... 39
2.7 DHCP Client List..................................................................................................................................... 40
3 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 42
3.1 Wireless-Basic ......................................................................................................................................... 42
3.2 Wireless Security ..................................................................................................................................... 44
3.3 Access Control ......................................................................................................................................... 45
3.4 Connection Status .................................................................................................................................... 47
4 Security........................................................................................................................................................... 47
4.1 Client Filter.............................................................................................................................................. 48
4.2 MAC Filter............................................................................................................................................... 51
4.3 URL Filter................................................................................................................................................ 54
4.4 Remote Web Management ....................................................................................................................... 56
5 Advanced Applications................................................................................................................................... 58
5.1 DDNS ...................................................................................................................................................... 58
5.2 Port Forwarding....................................................................................................................................... 60
5.3 DMZ Host................................................................................................................................................ 63
5.4 UPNP....................................................................................................................................................... 64
5.5 Route Table.............................................................................................................................................. 65
6 Bandwidth Control ......................................................................................................................................... 65
7 Tools............................................................................................................................................................... 67
7.1 Time& Date.............................................................................................................................................. 67
7.2 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................................... 69
7.3 Backup & Restore.................................................................................................................................... 71
7.4 Restore to Factory Default Settings ......................................................................................................... 74
7.5 Change Password..................................................................................................................................... 75
7.6 Logs ......................................................................................................................................................... 76
7.7 Reboot...................................................................................................................................................... 76
IV Appendix........................................................................................................................................................ 77
1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings ....................................................................................................................... 77
Windows 7 ..................................................................................................................................................... 77
Windows XP.................................................................................................................................................. 83
2 FAQs............................................................................................................................................................... 86
3 Factory Default Settings................................................................................................................................. 87
4 Remove Wireless Network from Your PC...................................................................................................... 88
Windows 7 ..................................................................................................................................................... 88
Windows XP.................................................................................................................................................. 90
5 Safety and Emission Statement ...................................................................................................................... 92

I Product Overview
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I Product Overview
1 Package Contents
Unpack the package. Your box should contain the following items:
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your Tenda dealer. Keep the carton,
including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
2 Getting to know your router
2.1 LED
4G300

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LED
Status
Description
Battery Meter
Red
The amount of electrical energy capacity is less than
20%
Light Green
The amount of electrical energy capacity is more than
20%
Dark Green
The device is charging
Blue
The unit is fully charged up
4G301
LED
Status
Description
Battery Meter
Red
The power level is very low
Green
Display real-time level of power capacity
System LED
Blinking
The unit is starting up
Solid
The unit is functioning correctly
4G302

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LED
Status
Description
Battery Meter
Red
The power level is very low
Green
Display real-time level of power capacity
System LED
Blinking
The unit is starting up
Solid
The unit is functioning correctly
2.2 Button & Interface
4G300

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Button/Interface
Description
Micro USB
For charging the unit via a USB cable
USB
For connecting to a 3G/4G Modem or charging a terminal device
(such as iPad, iPhone)
ON/OFF Switch
Power button to turn the unit on or off. The unit functions as a 3G/4G
wireless router when turned on or a power bank when turned off
Reset
Pressing it with a needle for about 10 seconds resets the unit to the
factory defaults
RJ45
Functions as a LAN port for connecting to a PC or switch in 3G/4G
router mode and WISP mode. In other modes, this port functions as
a WAN port for connecting to ISP

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4G301
Button/Interface
Description
Micro USB Port
For charging the unit via a USB cable
USB
For connecting to a 3G/4G Modem or charging a terminal device
(such as iPad, iPhone)
ON/OFF Switch
Power button to turn the unit on or off. The unit functions as a 3G/4G
wireless router when turned on or a power bank when turned off
Battery Meter
Press it to view power level
Reset
Pressing it with a needle for about 10 seconds resets the unit to the
factory defaults
RJ45
Functions as a LAN port for connecting to a PC or switch in 3G/4G
router mode and WISP mode. In other modes, this port functions as
a WAN port for connecting to ISP

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4G302
Button/Interface
Description
Micro USB
For charging the unit via a USB cable
USB
For connecting to a 3G/4G Modem or charging a terminal device
(such as iPad, iPhone)
ON/OFF Switch
Power button to turn the unit on or off. The unit functions as a 3G/4G
wireless router when turned on or a power bank when turned off
Battery Meter
Press it to view power level
Reset
Pressing it with a needle for about 10 seconds resets the unit to the
factory defaults
RJ45
Functions as a LAN port for connecting to a PC or switch in 3G/4G
router mode and WISP mode. In other modes, this port functions as
a WAN port for connecting to ISP

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2.3 Label
1→Product Model
2→Default Login IP address. This IP address is to be used to access the router’s settings through
a web browser. If you change it, you have to open a new connection to the new IP address and log
in again.
3→Default login password
4→Default wireless network name (SSID).

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II Quick Internet Setup
1 Getting Prepared
Before you start the installation process, you need to prepare the following:
Item
Description
Router
Find it in your package
PC
Should have a installed IE8 or higher browser
Gather ISP
Information
DHCP, PPPoE or Static IP Internet Connection Type:
1. Ethernet Cable from the incoming Internet side: This is provided by your
ISP
2. ISP Information: Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have
provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the Internet.
If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it
If your ISP uses a PPPoE Internet connection, you will need ISP login
name and password
 If you use a DHCP Internet connection, no information is needed
 If your ISP gives you a fixed or static IP address for Internet
connection, you will need to gather the following information:
1) IP Address
2) Subnet Mask
3) Gateway
4) DNS Server
5) Alternate DNS Server (Optional)
3G/4G Internet Connection:
1. 3G/4G Modem: For 3G/4G Internet connection, you need to buy a
3G/4G modem
2. 3G/4G ISP Information: Your Internet service provider (ISP) should
have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the
Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it
3. Ethernet Cable: This can be found in the product package. You will
need it to connect your PC to this device
WISP Internet Access:
1. Remote AP's SSID, MAC address, security mode, cipher type and
security key
2. Internet connection information provided by the remote AP
3. Ethernet Cable: This can be found in the product package. You will
need it to connect your PC to this device

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2. Hardware Install
2.1 Charging Router
Turn on the router and check the power level indicator LED. (For LED description, see LED) It is
advisable to fully charge up the device if the amount of electrical energy capacity is less than 20%.
Charge Method:
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Please use the USB cable that comes in the package to charge this device. Using a different USB
cable might cause damage to this device.
2.2. Hardware Install
Select a hardware install method according to your environment.
A. If you access Internet by connecting to the Ethernet cable from the incoming Internet side, see
DHCP, PPPoE & Static IP to install hardware.
B. If you access Internet via a 3G or 4G modem, see 3G Router Mode to install hardware.
C. If you acquire Internet access from your WISP AP or a wireless Access Point on an existing
network see WISP Mode to install hardware.
DHCP, PPPoE & Static IP
In this mode, the RJ-45 port on this device functions as a WAN port. You must connect to this
device wirelessly.

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Tip-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you want to access and configure this device via a wired connection, simply attach a 3G modem
to its USB port and system will automatically switch to the 3G Router mode. The RJ45 port will
then function as a LAN port so that you can connect to it using an Ethernet cable. Set up Internet
connection and secure your wireless network and then reconnect to this device.
3G/4G Router Mode
In this mode, the RJ-45 port on this device functions as a WAN port. You can connect to this
device using an Ethernet cable.

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WISP Mode
In this mode, the RJ-45 port on this device functions as a WAN port. You can connect to this
device using an Ethernet cable.
3 Connect to Router
In the Wireless Router (DHCP, PPPoE, Static IP) mode, clients (such as computers, smart phones
and tablets) can only connect to this device wirelessly for sharing Internet access. In the WISP
mode or 3G Router mode, computers, smart phones and tablets can access and connect to this
device either wirelessly or using an Ethernet cable.
3.1 Connect to Device Wirelessly
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1. The device's SSID is "Tenda_xxxxxx" by default (You can find it on the attached label).
2. If you secure your wireless network, you must use the security key to join it.
3. To join your wireless network, the PC you use must have an installed wireless network
adapter. If not, install one.

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Windows 7
①Click the icon on the notification area on the bottom right corner.
②Select the wireless network you wish to connect and click Connect.

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③If you see the screen below, you are connecting to the wireless network.
④Enter the security key and click OK.
When you see Connected displayed next to the wireless network you selected, you have
connected to the wireless network successfully.

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Windows XP
①Right click My Network Places from your PC's desktop and select Properties.
②Right click Wireless Network Connection and select View Available Wireless
Networks.