Tenda F9 User manual

600Mbps Wireless N Router F9
User Guide

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Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start with AC18.
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
ISP
Internet Service Provider
WPS
WiFi Protected Setup
PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
ISP
Internet Service Provider
DNS
Domain Name System

AP
Access Point
WISP
Wireless Internet Service Provider
DDNS
Dynamic Domain Name System
DMZ
Demilitarized Zone
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Contents
1Get to Know Your Device............................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.3 Environment...................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 8
2Quick Internet Setup.................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Internet Setup through a Smart Phone............................................................................................................. 11
2.2 Internet Setup through a Computer ................................................................................................................. 12
2.3 Importing the PPPoE User name and Password from the Original Router.......................................................... 15
3Layout .....................................................................................................................................................17
4Status......................................................................................................................................................18
4.1 Internet Connection Status .............................................................................................................................. 18
4.2 Online Devices and Real-Time Speed ............................................................................................................... 20
4.3 System Information ......................................................................................................................................... 20
5Internet Settings ......................................................................................................................................22
5.1 PPPoE.............................................................................................................................................................. 23
5.2 DHCP............................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.3 Static IP Address .............................................................................................................................................. 24
5.4 WISP Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.5 Universal Repeater Mode ................................................................................................................................ 28
5.6 AP Mode ......................................................................................................................................................... 31
6Wireless Settings......................................................................................................................................35
6.1 WiFi On/Off Button.......................................................................................................................................... 35
6.2 WiFi Name and Password ................................................................................................................................ 36
6.3 WiFi Signal Strength......................................................................................................................................... 37
6.4 WiFi Schedule.................................................................................................................................................. 38
6.5 WPS ................................................................................................................................................................ 39
6.6 Wireless Parameters ........................................................................................................................................ 39
7Bandwidth Control ...................................................................................................................................41
7.1 Setting Download/Upload Limit ....................................................................................................................... 42
7.2 Blocking a Device............................................................................................................................................. 42

7.3 Removing a device from Blacklisted Devices List............................................................................................... 43
7.4 Application Scenario........................................................................................................................................ 43
8MAC Address Filter ...................................................................................................................................44
8.1 Adding a MAC Address Filter Rule .................................................................................................................... 45
8.2 Removing a MAC Address Filter Rule................................................................................................................ 45
8.3 Application Scenario........................................................................................................................................ 46
9IP-MAC Binding ........................................................................................................................................47
9.1 Adding an IP-MAC Binding Rule........................................................................................................................ 47
9.2 Removing an IP-MAC Binding Rule ................................................................................................................... 48
10 Port Forwarding .......................................................................................................................................49
10.1 Adding a Port Forwarding Rule....................................................................................................................... 49
10.2 Removing a Port Forwarding Rule .................................................................................................................. 50
10.3 Application Scenario ...................................................................................................................................... 50
11 DDNS ......................................................................................................................................................53
11.1 Adding a DDNS Rule....................................................................................................................................... 53
11.2 Application Senario........................................................................................................................................ 54
12 DMZ Host ................................................................................................................................................58
13 UPNP.......................................................................................................................................................59
14 Administration .........................................................................................................................................60
14.1 Login Password.............................................................................................................................................. 60
14.2 WAN Parameters ........................................................................................................................................... 61
14.3 LAN Parameters............................................................................................................................................. 63
14.4 Remote Web-based Management.................................................................................................................. 66
14.5 Date & Time .................................................................................................................................................. 68
14.6 Device Management...................................................................................................................................... 69
Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................74
A.1 Join Your WiFi.................................................................................................................................................. 74
A.2 Configure Your Computer ................................................................................................................................ 77
A.3 FAQ................................................................................................................................................................. 82
A.4 Safety and Emission Statement........................................................................................................................ 83

1 Get to Know Your Device
1.1 Introduction
F9 is a wireless router that helps you quickly set up wired and wireless
internet connections at home. It boasts four external antennas and
offers a wireless transmission rate of as high as 600 Mbps. With
excellent wall penetration performance, it provides high-quality WiFi
coverage.
1.2 Features
4 * 100 Mbps auto-negotiation Ethernet port
4 * external omnidirectional antennas at 2.4GHz
Supports WiFi Schedule, and turning on/off WiFi with one button
Input: 9 V 1 A
Up to 600 Mbps wireless transmission rate
Supports Universal Repeater and Bandwidth Control features
Supports PPPoE user name and password migration for effortless internet configuration

1.3 Environment
The router should be used in an indoor environment that meeting the following demands:
Place it in an environment with the temperature of 0 °C - 40 °C, the humidity of 10 % - 90 %RH
non-condensing and well-ventilation.
Place it in an environment with minimum number of walls and ceilings between the router and smart
phones and laptops.
Keep it away from household applications, such as microwave oven, ceiling fan, and so on.
Keep it away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs.
Keep it away from other materials, such as glass, brick, and so on.
1.4 Overview
LED Indicators
LED Indicator
Status
Description
SYS
Solid on
The system is not working properly.
Blinking
The system is working properly.
Off
The router is not connected to a power supply properly, or not
connected to a power supply.
WiFi
Solid on
The wireless feature is enabled.
Blinking
The router is transmitting or receiving wireless data.
Off
The wireless feature is disabled.
1/2/3
Solid on
The LAN port is connected properly.
Blinking
The LAN port is transmitting or receiving data.
SYS
WiFi
1/2/3
WAN
WPS

LED Indicator
Status
Description
Off
The LAN port is not connected, or not connected properly.
WAN
Solid on
The WAN port is connected properly.
Blinking
The WAN port is transmitting or receiving data.
Off
The WAN port is not connected, or not connected properly.
The LED indicator is reserved.
Port & Button
Port & Button
Description
WAN
It’s used to connect to an Ethernet cable with internet connectivity.
1/2/3
It’s used to connect to a wired device, such as a computer and so on.
WiFi
Press it to enable/disable WiFi feature.
RST
Hold it down for 8 seconds until all LEDs light up for once to restore to factory settings.
PWR
It’s used to connect to the included power adapter for power supply.
WAN
1/2/3
WiFi
RST
PWR

Label
The label on the bottom panel of the router presents default access address, WiFi name, and so on.
1. The default login address. It is used to log in to the web UI of the router. You can also use 192.168.0.1 to log in
to the web UI.
2. Default WiFi Name.
When you use this router for the first time, the wireless devices, such as smart phone and so on, can search
and connect to the wireless network, and log in to the web UI of the router to configure it for internet
access.
After the router access the internet, if you do not change the WiFi name, the wireless devices, such as smart
phone and so on, can search and connect to the wireless network for internet access.
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