Tenda F303 User manual

Tenda F303 Manual!

Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Package Contents
Unpack the box and verify the package contains the following items:
➢Wireless Broadband Router
➢Power Adapter
➢Installation Guide
➢Resource CD(including User Guide, Quick Install Guide, and setup
wizard)
➢Ethernet Cable
If any of the above items is incorrect, missing, or damaged, please contact
your Tenda reseller for immediate replacement.
1.2 Getting to know your router
Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the
front and back panels and the label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs
on the front panel.
Front Panel
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Front Pannel
LED
Status
Description
Power
Solid
Indicates a proper connection to the power
supply
Off
Indicates an improper connection to the power
adapter
SYS
Blinking
Indicates system is functioning properly
WPS
Solid
WPS is enabled
Blinking
Device is performing WPS authentication on a
client device
Off
WPS is disabled or WPS negotiation is finished
WIFI
Solid
Wireless is enabled
Blinking
Transferring data
Off
Wireless is disabled
LAN（1/2/3
）
Solid
LAN port connected correctly
Blinking
LAN port is transferring data
Off
LAN port connected incorrectly
WAN
Solid
WAN port connected correctly
Blinking
WAN port is transferring data
Off
WAN port connected incorrectly

Back Panel
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Back LED Overview
Port
Description
WAN
Usually for connecting DSL MODEM、CABLE MODEM、
ISP to the Internet.
LAN(1/2/3)
Usually for connecting computers, switches .etc.
POWER
The power adapter is connected and you can use the provided
adapter to supply power.
WPS/ RESET
When you press this button for 7 seconds, files set by the router
will be deleted and restored to default factory settings; for 1 second,
WPS will be enabled and the WPS LED will be blinking
accordingly.

1.3 Position your Router
The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within
the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating
distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly
depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the
thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit
the range. For best results, place your router:
•Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices
operate, and preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
•So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for
wired computers.
•In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of
walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices to a
minimum.
•Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of
interference. Equipment that might cause interference includes ceiling
fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs, the base of a cordless
phone, or a 2.4-GHz cordless phone.
• Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or
aluminum studs. Large expanses of other materials such as glass,
insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect
your wireless signal.

Installation and Quick Setup Guide
2.1 Preparation
Before connecting Ethernet cables,please verify the following items:
2.2 Physical installation
1. Connect one end of the included power adapter to the device and plug
the other end into a wall outlet nearby.(Using a power adapter with a
Item
Description
Wireless Router
Used with the provided power supply
PC
Installed with IE8 or other better web browsers.
Ethenet Cable
Used for linking the PC to the router
Broadband Service
Provided by ISP
Internet Connection
Setup
◇If you connect to the Internet using a
broadband connect ion that requ ires a
username and a password provided by your
ISP, please select PPPoE;
◇I f y o u r I S P p r o v i d e s a l l t h e n e e d e d
information: IP address, subnet mask,
gateway address, and DNS address(es),
please select Static IP;
◇If you can access Internet as soon as your
computer directly connects to an Internet-
enabled ADSL/Cable modem, please select
DHCP;
◇If your ISP uses a PPTP connection, please
select PPTP;
◇If your ISP uses an L2TP connection, please
select L2TP..

different voltage rating than the one included with the
device will cause damage to the device.)
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2. Connect one of the LAN ports on the Device to the NIC port on your PC
using an Ethernet cable.
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3. Connect the Ethernet cable from Internet side to the WAN port on the

Device.
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4. When connected, log in to Web manager to set up Internet connection.
2.3 Internet Connection Setup
Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make
sure the computers and devices in the network have the settings
described here.
2.3.1 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the
settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). If
you are not clear about this configuration, please refer to Appendix 1:
How to Configure IP.
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2.3.2 Log in to Web Manager
1. 1). Launch a web browser; in the address bar, input 192.168.0.1 and
press Enter;#
2). Enter admin in the password field on the appearing login window
and then click OK.

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2. Now you may access the device’s home page for quickly setting up
Internet connection and wireless security.
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2.3.3 Quick Internet Connection Setup
Two common Internet connection types are available on the home page:
PPPoE and DHCP.
DHCP: Select DHCP (Dynamic IP) if you can access Internet as soon as
your computer directly connects to an Internet-enabled ADSL/Cable
modem; configure a security key (8-63 characters) to secure your wireless
network and then click OK.

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2.3.4 Verify Internet Connection Settings
System automatically skips to the status page when you finish all needed
settings on the home page. Here you can see the system status and WAN
connection status of the device.
1. If you find "Connected" and a WAN IP address displayed there (as
shown below), you have got a wired internet access now.
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2. If connection status displays "Disconnected" and there is no WAN IP
address displayed (as seen below), connection between the Internet-
enabled modem and your device may have failed. Please double check

or re-connect all involved devices and cables properly and
then refresh the page. If nothing is wrong, "Connecting" or
"Connected" will be displayed.
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3. If "Connecting" is displayed and no WAN IP address is seen, try
refreshing the page five times. And if it still displays "Connecting" try
steps below:
1). Contact your ISP for assistance if you are using the DHCP connection
type.
2). Read the connection diagnostic info on WAN status.
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!Note:
Below diagnostic info will be displayed on particular occasions for your
reference:
1). You have connected to Internet successfully.
2). You might have entered a wrong user name and/or a wrong password.
Please contact your ISP for the correct user name and password and
enter them again.

3). Ethernet cable is not connected or not properly connected to
the WAN port on the device. Please reconnect it properly.
4). No response is received from your ISP. Please verify that you can
access Internet when you directly connect your PC to an Internet-
enabled modem. If not, contact your local ISP for help.
2.3.5 Wireless Settings
Wireless Basic Settings
If you want to create a WLAN for sharing Internet connection, simply click
Wireless-> Wireless Basic Settings. Change the SSID, you can name it
whatever you like. Select 2437MHz (channel 6) and leave other options
unchanged and then click OK.
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Wireless Security Settings
If you want to encrypt your wireless network, click Wireless Security,
disable WPS, specify a security key of down to 8 characters, and then click
OK.

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2.3.6 Connect to Device Wirelessly
Having finished above settings, you can search the device's wireless
network (SSID) from your wireless devices (notebook, iPad, iPhone, etc)
and enter a security key to connect to it wirelessly.
1. If you are using Windows XP OS, do as follows:
1) Click Start and select Control Panel.
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2) Click Network Connections.

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3) Right click Wireless Network Connection and then select View
Available Wireless Networks.
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4) Select the desired wireless network, click Connect, enter the security
key and then click OK.

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5) You can access Internet via the device when "Connected" appears
next to the wireless network name you selected.
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2. If you are using Windows 7 OS, do as follows:
1) Click Start and select Control Panel.

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2) Click Network and Internet.
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3) Click Network and Sharing Center.

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4) Click Change adapter settings.
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5) Select a desired wireless connection and click Connect/Disconnect.

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6) Select the wireless network you wish to connect and click Connect.
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7) Enter the security key and click OK.

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8) You can access Internet via the device when "Connected" appears
next to the wireless network name you selected.
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Chapter 3 Advanced Settings
3.1 Status
Here you can see at a glance the operating status of the device.
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1. Connection Status: Displays WAN connection status: Disconnected,
Connecting or Connected.
2. Disconnected: Indicates that the Ethernet cable from your ISP side is
not correctly connected to device's WAN port or the router is not
logically connected to your ISP.
3. Connecting: Indicates that the WAN port is correctly connected and is
requesting an IP address from your ISP.
4. Connected: Indicates that the router has been connected to your ISP.
5. Internet Connection Type: Displays current Internet connection
type.
6. WAN IP: Displays the WAN IP address.
7. Subnet Mask: Displays WAN subnet mask provided by your ISP.
8. Gateway: Displays WAN gateway address.
9. DNS Server: Displays the preferred WAN DNS address.
10. Alternate DNS Server: Displays the alternate WAN DNS address if
any.
11. Connection Time: Time duration since the device has been
successfully connected to ISP.