Tenda A18 Manuale utente
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Dual Band WiFi Repeater
User Guide
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Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this user guide carefully before you start.
Applicable models
This user guide is applicable to the following models. A18 is used for illustrations here unless
otherwise specified. The contained images and UI screenshots are subject to the actual products.
Product model
Description
A18
AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Repeater
A15
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Repeater
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 and Abbreviation
Full Spelling
AES
Advanced Encryption Standard
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Acronym and Abbreviation
Full Spelling
AP
Access Point
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS
Domain Name System
IP
Internet Protocol
Additional Information
For more information, search this product model on our website at www.tendacn.com.
Type
Description
Quick Installation Guide
Used to help you quickly set up your product to access the internet,
including internet setup guidance, hardware instructions, FAQs, etc.
User Guide
Used to help you understand more functions for your product, including
the instructions to configure the functions.
Datasheet
Used to help you understand the basic parameters of your product,
including product overview, specifications, etc.
Technical Support
If you need more help, contact us by any of the following means. We will be glad to assist you as
soon as possible.
Hotline
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Hong Kong: 00852-81931998
Email
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Contents
1At a glance.....................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features..................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Getting to know your device..................................................................................................2
2Quick setup ...................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Extending the current WiFi coverage.....................................................................................5
2.3 Turning wired network to WiFi network..............................................................................14
3Status...........................................................................................................................................18
3.1 Veiwing internet connection status .....................................................................................19
3.2 Viewing attached device(s) ..................................................................................................19
3.3 Blacklist ................................................................................................................................20
4Re-extend ....................................................................................................................................21
5WiFi settings................................................................................................................................26
5.1 Changing SSID & WiFi password ..........................................................................................27
5.2 Hiding the repeater’s WiFi networks ...................................................................................27
6Operating mode ..........................................................................................................................31
6.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................31
6.2 Switching the repeater from repeater mode to AP Mode...................................................32
6.3 Switching the repeater from AP mode to repeater mode...................................................34
7Administration.............................................................................................................................36
7.1 Setting login password .........................................................................................................36
7.2 Rebooting the repeater........................................................................................................38
7.3 Resetting the repeater .........................................................................................................39
7.4 Exporting syslog ...................................................................................................................40
7.5 Upgrading firmware .............................................................................................................41
Appendixes.........................................................................................................................................42
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1 At a glance
1.1 Overview
With two external omni-directional antennas, the repeater can provide larger WiFi coverage,
as well as ultra-fast data rate. With the upgrade Setup Wizard, it only takes you three steps to
configure your repeater, which is easy to use. It works well with mainstream WiFi routers available
on the market.
1.2 Features
Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
Auto channel detection for stable, reliable and fast internet connection.
Supports to extend a WiFi network without security or encrypted with WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
and mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK.
Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK and AES encryption mechanism ensure higher network security.
Repeater mode and AP mode for various application scenarios.
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1.3 Getting to know your device
1.3.1 LED indicators (A18 is used for illustration)
LED
Status
Description
Signal
Solid blue
The repeater is connected to your existing WiFi router, and its position is
proper.
Solid red
The repeater is connected to your existing WiFi router, but its position is too
far away from your router.
Off
The repeater does not connect to your existing WiFi router.
WPS
Solid on
A WPS connection is established.
Blinking
A WPS connection is being established.
Off
The WPS function is disabled.
PWR
Solid on
The repeater is connected to a power source properly.
Off
The repeater is not powered on.
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1.3.2 Ports & Buttons
WPS button
Press the WPS button down for 1 second to perform WPS negotiation, the WPS LED
indicator blinks, and enable the WPS function of another device within 2 minutes to
establish a WPS connection.
RESET button
With the PWR LED indicator solid on, hold the RESET button down using a paper clip, and
release it when all the LED indicators blink once then turn off. Wait until the PWR LED
indicator lights solid on again, the repeater is reset successfully.
LAN port
−In Repeater mode, this port allows a wired device, such as a desktop computer, to be
connected to the repeater to access the internet.
−In AP mode, it is used to connect to your upstream device such as a wired router,
enabling the repeater access the internet.
WPS button
RESET
button
LAN port
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1.3.3 Labels
The labels present SSID, login address and other information of the repeater.
Label on the top:
Rear label of A18:
WiFi Network Name (SSID)/SSID: It specifies the default wireless network name.
Default Access: It is used to log in to the repeater.
MAC: It specifies the MAC address of the repeater.
S/N: It specifies the serial number of device. You may need it when you need to send it to our
technical staff for repair if there goes something wrong with your device.
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