Tenda 4G301 User manual

3G/4G Wireless Router User Guide
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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
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interest. Ignoring this type of note may result in ineffective
configurations, loss of data or damage to device.
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Center
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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