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11 Advanced settings
11.1 Operating mode
11.1.1 Overview
In addition to providing internet access with a SIM card, the router can also be connected to a
broadband. By switching the operating mode, you can access the internet through the
corresponding method. The default operating mode is 3G/4G router mode.
To access the configuration page, log in to the web UI of the router and navigate to Advanced
Settings > Operating Mode.
To access the internet:
− 3G/4G router mode: Refer to the quick installation guide or Access the internet with a SIM
card.
− Wireless router mode: Refer to Access the internet through the WAN port.
11.1.2 Set the router to wireless router mode
If you have already use the router and is able to access the web UI, navigate to the Advanced
Settings > Operating Mode to change the operating mode.
If you are using the router for the first time, or the router is reset to factory settings, follow the
steps below to set the router to wireless router mode.
Configuring procedure:
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of the router.
1. Connect your wireless device to the Wi-Fi network of your router, or connect a computer
to the LAN port of the router.
2. Start a web browser on a device connected to the router and visit tendawifi.com to log in
to the web UI of the router. A computer is used for illustration below.