Install Guide

Device Indicators and Buttons

LED Indicator

• Red: Solid: Device is starting. Blinking Slowly: Negotiating with router/AP, detecting signal. Blinking Quickly: Performing WPS negotiation.
• Green: Solid: Extended successfully, strong WiFi signal.
• Orange: Solid: Extended successfully, poor WiFi signal. Blinking: Extended successfully, very poor WiFi signal.

RST Button

• Press and hold for approximately 8 seconds to restore factory settings.
• Press and hold, then press the WPS button on a router/AP within 2 minutes to establish a WPS connection.

Option 1: Use Web Browser to Extend Your WiFi

1. Plug the extender (A9) into an electrical outlet near your wireless router. The LED indicator will turn solid red, then blink to indicate a successful start.
2. Use your computer to connect to the extender's WiFi. The default WiFi name (SSID) is "Tenda_XXXXXX", found on the product label on the extender's back panel.
3. Launch a web browser, type the default login domain name `re.tenda.cn` or IP address `192.168.0.254` into the address bar, and press Enter on the keyboard.
4. Select the WiFi name (SSID) you want to extend and click "Next".
5. Enter the WiFi password for the selected WiFi name (if any) and click "Finish".
6. The device will perform the extending process. Wait for a moment.
7. A "Extended Successfully!" message will appear. The extender's WiFi name is now "Tenda_666666". Please connect again.
8. Enjoy your WiFi! The extender's WiFi name and password are the same as those of your router.

Tips: If you don't want to set up the extender's WiFi name and password to be the same as those of the selected WiFi name, uncheck the option "Set up the extender's WiFi name and password to the same as those of the Base Station" before clicking Finish.

Option 2: Use WPS Button to Extend Your WiFi

1. Plug the extender (A9) into an electrical outlet near your wireless router (with WPS enabled). The LED indicator on the extender will turn solid red, then blink.
2. Press the WPS button on your router, and then (within 2 minutes) press the WPS button on the extender.
3. When the LED indicator turns solid green, it indicates that a successful WPS connection has been established.
4. Relocate the extender to another electrical outlet. Observe the LED indicator on the extender to choose an optimum extended location for best WiFi performance.
5. Enjoy your WiFi! The extender's WiFi name and password are the same as those of your router.

Optimizing Extended Location

Relocate the extender to other electrical outlets. Observe the LED indicator on the extender to choose an optimum extended location for best WiFi performance.

Signal Strength Indicator:

• Poor Signal: Blinking Orange
• Weak Signal: Solid Orange
• Good Signal: Solid Green

Recommended extending location: Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the LED indicator lights solid green.

Tips:

• You can also log in to the extender's web UI to check the WiFi signal strength (40%-79% is the optimum extending location).
• Keep the extender away from Bluetooth devices, microwave, refrigerator, etc., to minimize signal interference.

Antenna Positioning

Position the antennas as shown in the figure below for best WiFi performance. [Diagram: Extender with two antennas positioned vertically, perpendicular to the device body, with a line indicating 'Be vertical to the ground'. Another diagram shows a wall outlet, power strip, and the extender plugged in.]

FAQ

Q1: I cannot log in to the extender's User Interface, what should I do?

Before extending:

• Use your computer to connect to the WiFi name (SSID) on the label of the extender's back panel.
• Launch a web browser, type `192.168.0.254` or `re.tenda.cn` into the address bar, and press Enter on the keyboard.

After extending:

• Use your computer to connect to the extended WiFi name (if you customize the WiFi name of the extender, connect that).
• Launch a web browser, type `re.tenda.cn` into the address bar, and press Enter on the keyboard.

Q2: What should I do if my router has no WPS button?

A2: Follow Option 1: Use Web Browser to Extend Your WiFi to set up the extender.

Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information

Specifications

Design and Approval

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.

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 A9 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/page/ce.html

Operate Frequency: 2412-2472 MHz EIRP Power (Max.): 19.5 dBm Software Version: V12.01.01.09

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

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 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.

FCC 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. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.

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 complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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.

Technical Support

United States Hotline: 1-800-570-5892 Canada Hotline: 1-888-998-8966 HongKong Hotline: 00852-81931998 Website: http://www.tendacn.com E-mail: support@tenda.com.cn

Copyright

©2016 Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Tenda is a registered trademark legally held by Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd. Other brand and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Address Info: 6-8 Floor, Tower E3, NO.1001, Zhongshanyuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China. 518052