Tenda A18 User Manual

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2 Quick setup
2.1 Overview
The repeater supports 2 working modes: the Repeater mode and the AP mode. In Repeater mode,
you can extend your existing WiFi network for broader WiFi coverage. While in AP mode, you can
connect the repeater to a router through an Ethernet cable to convert the wired network
to wireless one.
Choose your scenario and perform setup.
If you want to
Set the repeater to
See
Extend your current WiFi
coverage
Repeater mode
2.2 Extending the current WiFi
coverage
Convert wired network
to wireless network
AP mode
2.3 Turning wired network to WiFi
network
2.2 Extending the current WiFi coverage
Method 1: Extending your WiFi network using web UI (recommend)
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A desktop computer can connect to the WiFi network only when it is installed with a wireless
adapter.
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The following describes the configuration steps using a mobile phone.
Step 1 Plug the repeater into a power outlet near the router in the same room. Wait until the
PWR LED indicator turns solid blue.

Tenda A18 Specifications

General

Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	867 Mbit/s
Supported data transfer rates	11, 54, 300, 867 Mbps
Security algorithms	SSID, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-PSK
Product type	Network repeater
Product color	White
LED indicators	Power, Signal strength, WPS
DC input voltage	9 V
Power source type	DC
Power consumption (max)	5.2 W
Power consumption (typical)	2.8 W
Frequency band	2.412 - 2.484, 5.15 - 5.25 GHz
Channels quantity	2 channels
Transmission gain	12 - 16 dB
Receiver sensitivity	-97 dBm, -76 dBm, -74 dBm, -72 dBm, -95 dBm, -63 dBm
Antennas quantity	2
Antenna gain level (max)	2 dBi
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Flash memory	8 MB
RAM capacity	64 MB
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (WxDxH)	58 x 48 x 80 mm