Tenda A18 Dual Band Wi-Fi Repeater Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Tenda
Table of Contents
Tenda A18 Dual Band Wi-Fi Repeater
Package contents
- WiFi repeater × 1
- Ethernet cable × 1
- Quick installation guide × 1
For product or function details, please go to www.tendacn.com to download the user guide.
LED Descriptions
| LED indicator | Status | Description |
|---|
PWR
| Solid on| The repeater is connected to a power source properly.
Off| The repeater is not powered on.
Signal
| Solid blue| The repeater has connected to your existing WiFi router, and
its position is proper.
Solid red| The repeater is too far away from the router. Relocate the repeater
closer to the router.
Off| The repeater does not connect to your WiFi router.
WPS
| Solid on| A WPS connection has been established.
Blinking| A WPS connection is being established.
Off| The WPS function is disabled.
Buttons and ports
| Button/Port | Description |
|---|
WPS
| Press the button of the router, and enable the WPS function of another device within 2 minutes to establish a WPS connection.
RESET
| When the PWR LED of the repeater is solid on, hold down this button using a
needle, and release it when all the LED indicators blink once then turn off.
When the PWR LED indicator turns solid on again, it is reset successfully.
| LAN port.
– In repeater mode, it is used to connect to a computer or an IPTV STB.
– In AP mode, it is used to connect to your wired router to provide wireless network for wireless devices.
Method 1: Extending your WiFi network using web UI
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Power on the repeater
Plug the repeater into a power outlet near the router in the same room. Wait until the PWR LED indicator turns solid on. -
Extend your WiFi network
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Connect your WiFi device to the repeater’s SSID Tenda_EXT. Ensure that the Mobile Data (if any) function of your WiFi device is disabled.
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After connecting to the repeater’s SSID, you will be directed to the quick setup page. If not, start a web browser, and access re.tenda.cn or 192.168.0.254 in the address bar
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Create a login password for security (recommend) and click Next.
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Select the WiFi network (SSID) you want to extend.
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Enter the password for the selected WiFi network. Modify your repeater’s SSID (optional), and click Extend.
Wait until the Extended successfully page appears. -
Relocate the repeater For better performance, follow the on-screen tips or the steps below to relocate your repeater.
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Plug the repeater into an outlet halfway between the router and the WiFi dead zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi network.
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Wait until the Signal LED turns blue. If not, relocate the repeater closer to the router.
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Connect to the Internet Connect your WiFi devices to the repeater using the SSIDs set by yourself, or your router’s SSID with the suffix _EXT or _5GEXT if they are not changed, and using the WiFi password which is the same as your router.
Method 2: Extending your WiFi network using WPS
You can use Method 2 if your router has a WPS button, which may be indicated by
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Power on the repeater Plug the repeater into a power outlet near the router in the same room. Wait until the PWR LED turns solid on.
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Extend your WiFi network
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Press the WPS button on the router. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the repeater.
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Wait until the Signal LED on the repeater turns solid blue or red. If not, try Method 1.
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Relocate the repeater
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For better performance, plug the repeater into an outlet halfway between the router and the WiFi dead zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi network.
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Wait until the Signal LED turns solid blue. If not, relocate the repeater closer to the router.
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Connect to the Internet Connect your WiFi devices to the repeater. The repeater’s SSIDs are your WiFi router’s SSID with a suffix _EXT or _5GEXT. The WiFi password of the repeater is the same as your WiFi router.
FAQ
Q1: I cannot log in to the web UI of the repeater. What should I do?
A1: Try the following solutions:
- If a WiFi device is used, ensure that your WiFi device has connected to the repeater’s WiFi network Tenda_EXT, and the Mobile Data (if any) function is disabled.
- If a computer is used, ensure that your computer has connected to the repeater’s WiFi network Tenda_EXT, and your computer has set to Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
- Reset the repeater, and try again.
Q2: How to reset the repeater?
A2: When the PWR LED of the repeater is solid on, press the RESET button on
the repeater using a needle, and release it when all the LED indicators blink
once then turn off. After the PWR LED turns solid on, the repeater is restored
to the factory settings successfully. (Reset Instructions)
Q3: The repeater cannot find the WiFi network of my router. What should I do?
A3: Try the following solutions:
- Ensure that the WiFi network of your router is enabled and can be detected by your WiFi device.
- Change the channel of your router, and try again.
- Change the encryption type of the router to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, and try again.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device is restricted to being used indoors. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor use only. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the device and your body. The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. For passthrough devices, plug the power strips into the integrated electrical sockets of the devices, but devices of the same or another type not be stacked in normal use. NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. (2) To avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is recommended to use a shielded RJ45 cable.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. declares that the radio equipment
type A18 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU
declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://www.tendacn.com/en/service/download-cata-101.html.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. declares that the radio equipment
type A15 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU
declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://www.tendacn.com/en/service/download-cata-101.html.
Operating Frequency:
- 2.4G: EU/2400-2483.5MHz (CH1-CH13)
- 5G: EU/5150-5250MHz (CH36-CH48)
EIRP Power (Max.):
- 2.4GHz: 19.5dBm
- 5GHz: 20.5dBm
Software Version:
- V02.03.01.116
Radiation Exposure Statement
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF
Rules.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the device and your body.
Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
NOTE:
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. (2) To avoid unnecessary
radiation interference, it is recommended to use a shielded RJ45 cable.
IC RSS warning Industry Canada(RSS-Gen Issue 4)
The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite
systems les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés
uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de
brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les
mêmes canaux This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference; and
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C – 40 °C
- Operating Humidity: (10% – 90%) RH, non-condensing
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
Technical Support
Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd. 6-8 Floor, Tower E3, NO.1001,
Zhongshanyuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China. 518052.
USA hotline: 1-800-570-5892
Toll Free: Daily-9am to 6pm PST Canada hotline:
1-888-998-8966 Toll Free: Mon – Fri 9
am – 6 pm PST
HongKong Hotline: 00852-81931998
Global Hotline: +86 755-2765 7180 (China Time Zone) Website:
http://www.tendacn.com
E-mail: support@tenda.com.cn
References
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