TENDA TECHNOLOGY FH1201 High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual-band Router User Manual part 1 of 4

SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual-band Router part 1 of 4

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                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router III Preface Thank you choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide before you start! This user guide instructs you to install and configure the router.   This user guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: 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  support02@tenda.com.cn  Skype: tendasz  YouTube: Tendasz1999  Hotline:   1-800-570-5892 (USA)              (061) 1300787922 (Australia)     (044)197-780-6119 (UK)            (0852)36120883 (HongKong)   (064) 800787922 (New Zealand)  Website:    http://www.tendacn.com
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router IV Table of Contents I Product Overview ............................................................................................... 1 1 Package Contents .............................................................................................. 1 2 Getting to know your router ............................................................................... 1 LEDs on Front Panel ......................................................................................... 1 Label ................................................................................................................ 3 3 Position Your Router ......................................................................................... 3 II Quick Internet Setup ......................................................................................... 5 1 Getting Prepared ............................................................................................... 5 2 Hardware Install ............................................................................................... 5 3. Internet Setup .................................................................................................. 7 Configure PC .................................................................................................... 7 Configure Router .............................................................................................. 7 4 Verify Internet Connectivity ............................................................................ 11 5 Join Your Wireless Network ............................................................................. 13 Join Your Wireless Network - Windows 7 ......................................................... 13 Join Your Wireless Network - Windows XP....................................................... 16 III Features & Configurations ............................................................................. 19 1 Status ............................................................................................................. 19 1.1 System Status ............................................................................................ 19 1.2 WAN Status ............................................................................................... 20 1.3 LAN Status ............................................................................................... 21 1.4 Wireless Status .......................................................................................... 21 1.5 Connection Status ...................................................................................... 22 2 Network .......................................................................................................... 22 2.1. LAN Settings ........................................................................................... 22 2.2. WAN Settings ........................................................................................... 23 2.3 Port Mode ................................................................................................. 28 2.4 MAC Clone ............................................................................................... 29 2.5. DHCP ...................................................................................................... 30 2.6 DHCP Client List ...................................................................................... 31 2.7 Static Assignment ...................................................................................... 32 2.8 DHCP Server - Guest Network ................................................................... 33 3 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................ 35 3.1 Wireless-Basic .......................................................................................... 35 3.2 Guest Network .......................................................................................... 36 3.3 Security .................................................................................................... 38 3.4 Advanced .................................................................................................. 39 3.6 Wireless Extender ...................................................................................... 41 3.5 Access Control .......................................................................................... 71
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router V 3.7 WPS Setup ................................................................................................ 75 3.8 Connection Status ...................................................................................... 78 4 Advanced Applications .................................................................................... 79 4.1 Bandwidth Control .................................................................................... 79 4.3 DDNS ....................................................................................................... 81 4.1 Virtual Server ............................................................................................ 84 4.2 DMZ Host ................................................................................................. 87 4.4 UPnP ........................................................................................................ 88 4.6 Route Table ............................................................................................... 89 4.5 Static Route .............................................................................................. 89 5 Security .......................................................................................................... 94 5.1 MAC Filter................................................................................................ 94 5.2 Client Filter .............................................................................................. 96 5.3 URL Filter ................................................................................................ 98 5.4 Remote Web Management ........................................................................ 100 6 Tools ............................................................................................................ 101 6.1 Logs ....................................................................................................... 101 6.2 Traffic Statistics ...................................................................................... 102 6.3 Time ....................................................................................................... 104 6.4 Change Password ..................................................................................... 105 6.5 Backup .................................................................................................... 106 6.6 Restore ................................................................................................... 108 6.7 Firmware Update ..................................................................................... 109 6.9 Reboot .................................................................................................... 112 Appendix 1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings ........................................................ 114 Windows 7 ....................................................................................................... 114 Windows XP .................................................................................................... 120 Appendix 2 Join Your Wireless Network ........................................................... 124 Join Your Wireless Network - Windows 7 .......................................................... 124 Appendix 3 Factory Default Settings ................................................................. 129 Appendix 4 FAQs............................................................................................... 131 Appendix 5    Remove Wireless Network from Your PC ..................................... 133 Windows 7 ....................................................................................................... 133 Windows XP .................................................................................................... 134 Appendix 6 Safety and Emission Statement ....................................................... 137
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 1 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 LEDs on Front Panel D. FH1201
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 2 LED Status Description PWR  Solid Indicates a proper connection to the power supply Off Power is not supplied to the router. Please check the power connection between the power outlet and router.  SYS  Blinking System is functioning correctly. Solid/Off The unit is malfunctioning. WPS  Solid WPS is enabled Blinking Device  is  performing  WPS  authentication  on  a  client device. Off WPS  function  is  disabled  or  WPS  authentication negotiation is completed WAN  Solid WAN port connected correctly Blinking WAN port is transferring data Off No link is detected on this port. LAN(1/2/3)  Solid LAN port connected correctly Blinking LAN port is transferring data Off No link is detected on this port. 2.4GHz  Solid 2.4G wireless radio is on Blinking Data being transferred over 2.4G wireless network Off 2.4G wireless radio is off 5GHz  Solid 5G wireless radio is on Blinking Data being transferred over 5G wireless network Off 5G wireless radio is off  Buttons & Interfaces on Back Panel
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 3 1→WiFi:Wireless  radio  ON/OFF  button.  Pressing  the  WiFi  On/Off  button  turns the wireless radios on and off. 2→WPS/RST: Pressing it for over 7 seconds restores the device to factory default settings. For  device's  factory  default  settings,  see  Appendix  3  Factory  Default  Settings. Pressing  it  for  about  1  second  enable s  WPS-PBC  and  the  WPS  LED  blinks.  You  can  use  this button to quickly add a wireless device or computer to your wireless network.  3→LAN  (1/2/3):  The  local  (LAN)  Ethernet  ports  are  for  cabling  the  device  to  local computers, switches, etc. 4→WAN: The Internet (WAN) Ethernet port is for cabling the router to a cable or DSL modem. 5→PWR: The power port for connecting the router to power outlet.  Label   1→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.   2→MAC address. 3→WPS pin code. 3 Position Your Router The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For best performance, place your router:   Near the center of the area where your computers, smart phones and other devices operate, and preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 4  In an  elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices such as computers and smart phones to a minimum.  Away  from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves or PCs.  Away  from  any  large  metal  surfaces,  such  as  a  solid  metal  door  or aluminum studs.  Away  from  other  materials  such  as  glass,  insulated  walls,  fish  tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete that can also affect your wireless signal.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 5 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 Power Adapter Please  use  the  power  adapter  that  comes  in  the  package. Using a power adapter with a different voltage rating than the one  included with the  router will cause damage to the router. PC Should have a installed IE8 or higher browser Ethernet Cable You will need it to connect your PC to the router Ethernet  Cable from  the  incoming Internet side This is provided by your ISP Gather  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) 2 Hardware Install Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Before you start, make sure you can access Internet by connecting the cable from the incoming Internet side to your PC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 6 ① Connect  the  cable  from  the  incoming  Internet  side  to  the  WAN  port  on  the router.   ② Connect one of the LAN ports on the router to the RJ45 (NIC) port on your PC using an Ethernet cable.  ③ Connect the  router  to  a  surge protected power  strip  using  the  included  power adapter.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 7  Note   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Using a power adapter with a different voltage rating than the one included with the Device will cause damage to the Device. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. Internet Setup Configure PC If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to  obtain  an  IP  address  automatically  from  the  router.  If  you  are  unsure,  see Appendix1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings. Configure Router Step 1. Log in to Web manager. ① Launch a web browser, say, IE.  ② In the address bar, input 192.168.0.1, and press "Enter".  ③       The login window appears.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 8  ④ This  router  will  automatically  detect  WAN  connection  status  when  you press the Enter key (This happens when you first time set up the router or when you restore the router to factory default settings).  ⑤ The  following  screen  appears  when  your  Internet  connection  type  is detected. Click OK.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 9 ⑥ And the Quick Setup screen appears after you clicked the  OK button.   Tip   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. If you are not using the PPPoE or Dynamic IP (DHCP) Internet connection type, see Static IP. 2. The default Internet connection type is DHCP (Dynamic IP). 3. The  router  has  a  preset  wireless  security  key  of  12345678  but  it  is deactivated by factory default. However if you click the OK button on that page, the wireless security key of 12345678 will be activated automatically. 4. Here we use the WPA-PSK/AES for explanation. If you want to use other security mode and/or cipher type, see Security. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Step 2. Internet Setup & Wireless Security Setup A. Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP information or user name and password. B. Select PPPoE if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection and gives you a PPPoE user name and a PPPoE password. Dynamic IP (DHCP) & Wireless Security Setup
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 10   ① Select Dynamic IP (DHCP). ② The default wireless band is 2.4G and default wireless security key is 12345678. For better security key, please change the default security key (Security key should be 8-63 characters).   ③ Click Save to save your settings. PPPoE & Wireless Security Setup    ① Select PPPoE.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 11 ② Enter the ISP login name and password. ③ The default wireless band is 2.4G and default wireless security key is 12345678. For better security key, please change the default security key (Security key should be 8-63 characters). ④ Click Save to save your settings. 4 Verify Internet Connectivity System will automatically enter the Status screen after you save the settings made on the Quick Setup screen. A.  If  the  connection  status  displays  "Connected"  (as  shown  below).  you  are connected to the Internet.   B. If connection status displays "Cable improperly connected!”,  the connection between the router  and  Internet  fails.    Make  sure  the  cable  from  the  incoming  Internet  side  is properly connected to the router's WAN port. If nothing is wrong, "Connecting" or "Connected" will be displayed.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 12  If the connection status displays "Connecting… ” and WAN IP address displays "0.0.0.0", wait until the page updates five times.   And if it still displays "Connecting…” try the following steps: ① Make sure physical connections are correctly established. ② Make sure you can access Internet on your PC without using the router. ③ If your ISP uses a PPPoE Internet connection, make sure you entered the correct ISP login name and password. ④ If the problem is still unsolved, see 2.4 MAC Clone.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 13 5 Join Your Wireless Network Having  finished  above  settings,  you  can  search  for  the  device's  default  wireless network (SSID) from your wireless devices (notebook, iPad, iPhone, etc) and enter a security key to connect to it wirelessly. Tip    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. The  router's  SSID  is  Tenda_XXXXXX  by  default.  You  can  find  it  on  the label on the bottom of the router. 2. Also, you can find the MAC address on label on the bottom of the router.   3. To  join your wireless  network, the  PC  you use  must  have  an  installed wireless network adapter. If not, install one. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join Your Wireless Network - Windows 7 ① Click the icon on the notification area on the bottom right corner. Tip   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If  you  cannot  find  the icon,  try  disabling  the  wired  network  adapter  or  unplug  the Ethernet  cable  from  the  wired  network  adapter  of  your  PC  and  refresh  your  desk top.  If  the problem remains unsolved, see Join Your Wireless Network - Windows 7. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 14  ② Select the wireless network you wish to connect and click Connect.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 15 ③ If you see the screen below, you are connecting to the wireless network.    ④ Enter the security key and click OK.   ⑤ When  you  see  Connected  displayed  next  to  the  wireless  network  you selected, you have connected to the wireless network successfully.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 16  Join Your Wireless Network - Windows XP ① Right  click  My  Network  Places  from  your  PC's  desktop  and  select Properties.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 17 ② Right  click  Wireless  Network  Connection  and  select  View  Available Wireless Networks.   ③ Double click the wireless network you wish to    connect.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 18 ④ Enter the security key and click Connect.    ⑤ When  you  see  Connected  displayed  next  to  the  wireless  network  you selected, you have connected to the wireless network successfully.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 19 III Features & Configurations For more and advanced features, click Advanced on the home page.   1 Status 1.1 System Status Click  Advanced  on  the  home  page  and  the  Status  screen  appears.  Here  you  can  view  the router’s WAN status and system status as noted below: Tip ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Connection Status: Displays the router's current WAN connection status: Disconnected,  Connecting,  or  Connected.  For  explanation  of  the  3  connection statuses, see 4 Verify Internet Connectivity. 2. IP  Address/Subnet  Mask/WAN  subnet  mask/Gateway/Primary  DNS Server/Secondary  DNS  Server:  This  type  of  information  appears  only  if  the router  successfully  connects  to  Internet  via  a  PPPoE  or  DHCP  (dynamic  IP) connection. However if you connect the router to Internet with static IP settings provided by your ISP, these fields will display the settings you entered whether the router successfully connects to the Internet or not. 3. If nothing appears in the secondary DNS server field, there is no available secondary DNS server. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 20  1.2 WAN Status Click Status -> WAN Status to enter the WAN Status screen as seen below.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 21 1.3 LAN Status Click Status -> LAN Status to enter the LAN Status screen as seen below.     1.4 Wireless Status Click Status -> Wireless Status to enter the Wireless Status screen as seen below.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 22 1.5 Connection Status Click Status -> Connection Status to enter the Connection Status screen.   2 Network 2.1. LAN Settings Click  Network  ->  LAN  to  enter  the  LAN  configuration  screen.Here  you  can configure the LAN IP address.    This IP address is to be used to access the router ’s settings through a web browser. Be sure to make a note of any changes you apply to this page. Tip ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.   Default IP address and subnet mask are respectively 192.168.0.1 and 255.255.255.0. 2.   This router does not support VLSM. 3.   Be sure to make a note of any changes you apply to this page. If you change the LAN IP address of the router, you have to open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 23  Configuration Procedures: ① Change  the  IP  address  to  the  one  you  wish  to  use,  for  example, 192.168.10.1. ② Click Save to save your settings. 2.2. WAN Settings Click Network -> WAN to configure your Internet connection settings. Select your Internet connection type: A. Select PPPoE if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection and gives you a PPPoE user name and a PPPoE password. B. Select Static IP if your ISP provides you with fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare). C. Select  DHCP  (Dynamic  IP)  if  you  can  access  Internet  simply  by  directly connecting  your  computer  to  an  Internet-enabled  ADSL/Cable  modem  without configuring any settings.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 24 PPPoE   Configuration Procedures: ① Internet connection Type: Select PPPoE. ② ISP Username: Enter the ISP login name. ③ ISP Password: Enter the ISP login password. ④ Click Save to save your settings. Knowledge Center ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1.  MTU:The  MTU  (maximum  transmission  unit)is  the  largest  data  packet  a network  device  transmits.  The  normal  MTU  value  for  most  Ethernet  networks  is 1500  bytes,  or  1492  bytes  for  PPPoE  connections.  For  some  ISPs,  you  might  need  to change  the  MTU.  This  is  rarely  required,  and  should  not  be  done  unless  you  are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection. For more information, see WAN MTU Setup. 2.    Service  Name:  This  is  the  descriptive name  of  the  current  connection.    Only  enter  it  if your ISP provides it.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 25 3.    Server  Name:  This  is  the  descriptive  name  of  the  server.    Only  enter  it  if  your  ISP provides it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Static IP   Configuration Procedures: ① Internet connection Type: Select Static IP. ② IP  Address/Subnet  Mask/WAN  subnet  mask/Gateway/Primary  DNS Server/Secondary DNS Server:    Enter the ISP information you gathered in 1 Getting Prepared. ③ Click Save to save your settings. Dynamic IP (DHCP)
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 26  Configuration Procedures: ① Internet connection Type: Select Dynamic IP (DHCP). ② Click Save to save your settings. WAN MTU Setup The  MTU  (maximum  transmission  unit)is  the  largest  data  packet  a  network  device transmits.    The  normal  MTU  value  for  most  Ethernet  networks  is  1500  bytes,  or  1492  bytes for  PPPoE  connections.  For  some  ISPs,  you  might  need  to  change  the  MTU.  This  is  rarely required,  and should not be done unless  you are  sure  it is necessary for your  ISP  connection. When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If a device in the data path has a  smaller  MTU  value  than  the  other  devices,  the  data  packets  have  to  be  "fragmented" to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU value. The  best  MTU  value  for  Tenda  routers  is  often  just  the  factory  default  value.  In some  situations,  changing  the  MTU  value  fixes  one  problem  but  causes  another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: A. You  have  problems  connecting  to  your  ISP  or  other  Internet  service,  and  the
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 27 technical  support  of  either  your  ISP  or  Tenda  suggests  changing  the  MTU  value. Below web-based applications might require an MTU change:  A  secure  website  that  does  not  open,  or  displays  only  part  of  a  web page  Yahoo email  MSN portal B. You use VPN and encounter serious performance problems. C. You  used  a  program  to  optimize  MTU  for  performance  reasons,  and  now  you have connectivity or performance problems.  If you suspect an MTU problem, try changing the MTU to 1400. If this does not help, gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of  1500 until the problem disappears. The common MTU sizes and applications are listed in the table below. MTU Application 1500 Typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments. 1472 Maximum size to use for  pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.) 1468 Used in some DHCP environments. 1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A wrong/improper MTU value may cause Internet communication problems. For example, you may be unable to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 28 2.3 Port Mode Click  Network  ->  Port  Mode  to  enter  the  WAN  port  mode  screen.  Here  you  can configure the router's WAN speed and duplex mode.  Tip ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. The best port mode is often just the factory default of "Auto".   2. In some situations, you might need to change the port mode.    For example, if the cable connected to your router's WAN port is too long, you may need to use 10M full-duplex or 10M half-duplex for better performance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 29 2.4 MAC Clone Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) require end-user's MAC address to access their  network.  This  feature  copies  your  current  PC's  MAC  address  to  the  r outer. Click Network -> MAC Clone to enter the MAC Clone screen.  Knowledge Center ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Restore Default MAC: Reset  th e   router ’s WAN MAC to facto ry default.  2. Clone MAC: Clicking this button copies the MAC address of the computer that you are now using to the router. Also, you can manually enter the MAC address that you want to use. You have to use the computer whose MAC address is allowed by your ISP.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To restore default MAC address: ① Click Restore Default MAC. ② Click Save to save your settings. To  clone  the  MAC  address  of  the  computer  that  you  are  now  using  to  the router:
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 30 ① Click Clone MAC. ② Click Save to save your settings. To manually enter the MAC address allowed by your ISP: ① Enter the MAC address allowed by your ISP. ② Click Save to save your settings. 2.5. DHCP DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) assigns an IP address to each device on the LAN/private network. When you enable the DHCP Server, the DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool specified in this screen to the requesting device as long as the device is set to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically". If you disable this feature, you have to manually configure the TCP/IP settings for all PCs on your LAN to access Internet. Click Network -> DHCP Server to enter the DHCP Server screen. Here you can change the DHCP IP address pool and lease time.   Configuration Procedures:
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 31 ① DHCP Server: Select whether to enable or disable the DHCP server feature. ② Start  IP/End  IP:  You  can  specify  the  starting  and  ending  address  of  the  IP address pool here. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet a s the router’s LAN IP address. ③ Lease Time: The lease time is a time length that the IP address is assigned to each device before it is refreshed. ④ Click Save to save your settings. Tip ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. By default, the router functions as a DHCP server. Do not disable the DHCP server feature unless you want to manually configure the TCP/IP settings for all PCs on your LAN. 2. Lease time will be renewed automatically upon expiry. No addition al configurations are needed. 3. If you are not an advanced user, the default DHCP server settings are recommended. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.6 DHCP Client List Click Network -> DHCP Clients to enter the DHCP Clients screen. Here you can view the host name, IP address, MAC address, and lease time information.   Tip ------------------------------------------------------------- You can know whether there are unauthorized accesses by viewing the client list. --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 32 2.7 Static Assignment Click Network -> Static Assignment. Here you can specify a reserved IP address for a PC in the LAN. That PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses could be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings. Static Assignment Application Example:         To have a PC at the MAC address of 44:37:E6:4F:37:3B always receive the same IP address of 192.168.0.123. Configuration Procedures: ① Enter the IP address: 192.168.0.123. ② Enter the MAC address of 44:37:E6:4F:37:3B. ③   Click Add.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 33 ④ Click Save to save your settings.  Tip ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. If the IP address you have reserved for your PC is currently used by another client, then you will not be able to obtain a new IP address from the device's DHCP server, instead, you must manually specify a different IP address for your PC to access Internet. 2. For PCs that has already obtained IP addresses, you may need to perform the Repair action to activate the configured static IP addresses. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.8 DHCP Server - Guest Network Click Network -> DHCP - Guest Network to enter the guest network DHCP server screen. If you enable the built-in DHCP server for Guest Network on this device, it will automatically configure TCP/IP protocol settings for all DHCP-Client-enabled PCs on the Guest Network, including IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS etc. Configuration Procedures: ① Click Enable. ② Start IP Address: Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the device.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 34 End IP Address: Specify the end of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the device. ③ Click Save to save your settings.  Click Network -> Client List - Guest Network to enter the guest network DHCP client list screen. This section displays a guest network DHCP dynamic client list, which includes host name, IP address, MAC address and lease time info. Refresh: Click to update the page.
                                            High Power Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router 35 3 Wireless Settings 3.1 Wireless-Basic Here you can configure the basic wireless settings of the router. Tip ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.  Primary  SSID  is  Tenda_XXXXXX  by  default,  where  XXXXXX  is  the  last  six characters  in  the  device's  MAC  address.  You  can  find  this  MAC  address  on  the label attached on the bottom of the device. 2. If you are not an advanced user, it is advisable to only change the SSID (name of the network) and channel and leave other items unchanged. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Configuration Procedures: ① Band: Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz. ② Primary SSID: This is the public name of your wireless network. ③ Channel: Select a channel or select Auto to let system automatically select one  for  your  wireless  network  to  operate  on  if  you  are  unsure.  The  best selection is a channel that is the least used by neighboring networks.

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