Tenda Quick Installation Guide

Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera CT3/RT3/CT6/RT6/CT7/RT7

Appearance

Diagram of the Tenda Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera. Key components are labeled:

#	Component	Description
1	Ethernet port	10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation Ethernet port, used for connecting such devices as the router and switch.
2	Power jack	Used to connect to the included power adapter.
3	Speaker
4	Fill light (LED indicator)	Solid red: Initializing and starting. Blinking red quickly: Connecting to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. Solid blue: Connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. Blinking blue slowly: Upgrading. Blinking blue quickly: Waiting to connect to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
5	Microphone	Micro SD card slot (Behind the cover)
6	Reset button	(Behind the cover) Hold down the Reset button for about 5 seconds and release it when the LED indicator blinks blue quickly or hear a prompt tone. The camera is reset successfully.
7	Orientation knob	Adjust the monitoring angle for the best view through your camera.

Package Contents

Camera x 1
Power adapter x 1
Installation template x 1
Waterproof kit x 1
Anchor x 3 (Height: 6.6 mm, Inner diameter: 2.4 mm, Length: 26.4 mm)
Screw x 3 (Thread diameter: 3mm, Length: 25 mm, Head diameter: 6.0 mm)
Quick installation guide

Please read this guide before you start with the quick setup upon the first use. This guide applies to Tenda Security Pan/Tilt Camera. CT6 is used for illustrations here unless otherwise specified. The actual product prevails.

Install the Device

Install the camera

The camera supports ceiling and wall mounting.

Tips:

Please make sure the ceiling is strong enough to withstand three times the weight of the camera and base (if any).
You may need a hammer drill, a drill bit, a rubber hammer, a screwdriver, and a ladder for the installation.

Wall Mounting: Illustrates mounting the camera on a vertical wall using screws. A template is provided for marking drill hole locations. The text advises to ensure the wall is strong enough, use a drill bit of 6 mm, and insert anchors. The diagram shows the camera attached to the wall plate.

Ceiling Mounting: Depicts the camera being mounted on a horizontal ceiling surface using screws and a mounting bracket.

Adjust the monitoring angle

Loosen the orientation knob, adjust the orientation of the camera as required, then tighten the knob.

Diagram showing the camera head being tilted and rotated using an orientation knob, with angle indicators (0-360°).

Install waterproof kit

Install the waterproof kit for the Ethernet port if the camera is installed outdoors.

Tips: The included waterproof kit is not suitable for the Ethernet cable with protection cover on the crystal head. See the example on the right.

Diagram showing the installation of a waterproof Ethernet connection. Components include an Ethernet cable, a fixed nut, a waterproof ring, a waterproof jacket, and an O-ring. The steps involve inserting the fixed nut and waterproof ring into the waterproof jacket, then attaching it to the camera's Ethernet port with the O-ring.

Power on the camera

Power on the camera after the camera is mounted. When the camera completes startup, it will automatically connect to the configured Wi-Fi network. When the LED indicator of the camera is solid blue, you can use the camera normally.

Add the camera to TDSEE App

Tips: Before adding your camera, ensure that the router is connected to the internet successfully and the filter function is disabled.

Download the TDSEE App onto your mobile device by scanning the QR code or searching for TDSEE in the Google Play or App Store.

QR code image is present, with links to "GET IT ON Google Play" and "Download on the App Store".

Power on the camera. The LED indicator lights solid red after the camera is powered on. When the LED indicator blinks blue quickly, the camera is waiting to connect to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.

Illustration showing a Tenda Wi-Fi camera connected via Ethernet cable to a router. Wi-Fi signals are shown emanating from both devices, indicating network connectivity. Text labels: 'Router', 'Power on the camera'.

Run the TDSEE App and follow the instructions to complete user registration. Enter the Homepage, then tap ➕ Add a device ⚙️ or ➕ in the upper right corner of the home page.
Scan the QR code on the body of the camera, and follow the instructions in the App.

After the settings are completed, you can see that the added camera is online on the homepage of the TDSEE App, and the camera has been managed by the TDSEE App.

Log in to the web UI of the camera

The camera works properly, you can manage the camera through TDSEE App or web UI. (Please scan the QR code of Get support and services in this guide to obtain the related user guide.)

To log in to the Web UI:

Connect the computer to the router that is connected to the camera.
Set the IP address of the computer to an unused one belonging to the same network segment as the IP address of the camera (but different from the IP address of the camera).
The camera supports three IP address acquisition methods: DHCP, Auto IP address and Fixed IP. By default, the camera works in the Auto IP address.
If you search for a camera on the Web UI or GUI of the NVR in the network, the IP address of the camera will be automatically synchronized to the same network segment as the IP address of the NVR, you can view the current IP address of the camera on the Web UI or GUI of the NVR. If not, the camera keeps the default IP address (192.168.1.103).

Screenshot of the Tenda camera web login interface. Fields include 'User Name' and 'Password', with a 'Login' button and a 'Remember Me' checkbox.

Tips: After a camera is stably added to an NVR for 24 hours, the IP address acquisition method of the camera will be automatically, then use Auto IP address.

Start a browser and enter the IP address of the camera in the address bar to access the login page. Enter your User Name (default: admin) and Password (default: admin123456), then click Login.

After successfully logging in to the web UI of the camera, you can start to configure the camera as required.

Tips: For network security, after logging in to the web UI, modify your password in time. If your camera has been successfully managed by the NVR, modifying the login password may cause the camera to go offline. Please operate with caution.

FAQ

Q1: What should I do if I failed to add the camera?

A1: Try the following solutions:

Ensure that the router is connected to the internet successfully.
The camera only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. When adding the camera, you need to connect to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
Do not hide the Wi-Fi network of the router when adding the camera (successfully, you can hide the Wi-Fi network).
Confirm whether the LED indicator of the camera blinks blue quickly or not, then reset the camera again.

Reset method: Hold down the Reset button for about 5 seconds and release it when the LED indicator blinks blue quickly or hear a prompt tone. The camera is reset successfully.

Q2: What if the video preview is not smooth?

A2: Try the following solutions:

Check the Wi-Fi network of the router is smooth.
Take the router closer to the camera and adjust the antenna to be vertical.
When previewing the video with cellular mobile data, make sure the smartphone is smooth.
Auto, Fluent, and HD are supported for video preview. You can select the appropriate one according to the Internet status.

Q3: How to store the video?

A3: Try the following methods:

Method 1: Install the micro SD card to the camera. The recording mode is set to Alarm Recording and All Day Recording. By default, the recording mode is set to All Day Recording, you can modify the recording mode according to the actual conditions.
Method 2: Subscribe to the Cloud Storage service on TDSEE App. You can enjoy free cloud storage service (7-days continuous retention recording for 3 months upon the first activation.
Method 3: Connect the camera to the NVR. The camera is supported to record video through the camera no matter in the daytime or in the night.

Q4: How to get full-color video through the camera no matter in the daytime or in the night?

A4: Set Night Vision mode of the camera to Full-color Mode. Method: Run the TDSEE App, choose the camera on the Homepage, then tap ⚙️ Settings ? in the upper right corner ?, and choose Full-color Mode.

Q5: How to view the video stored in the Micro SD card or the camera on the computer?

A5: If you remove the Micro SD card installed in the camera and view the videos from your computer, you can use a media player or PotPlayer to play the videos.

For network security, after logging in to the web UI, modify your password in time. If your camera has been successfully managed by the NVR, modifying the login password may cause the camera to go offline. Please operate with caution.

Get support and services

For technical specifications, user guides and more information, please visit the product page or service on www.tendacn.com. Multiple languages are available.

You can see the product name and model on the product label.

QR code for accessing Tenda support resources online.

https://www.tendacn.com/service/default.html

Regulatory Information

FCC Statement

This 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.

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.

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 in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Operating Frequency: 2.412-2.472GHz.

NOTE: (1) This 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.

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 to eliminate such interference.

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. (2) To avoid unnecessary radio interference, it is recommended to use a shielded RJ45 cable.

The camera is used outdoors. The adapter is used indoors.

Declaration of Conformity

Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., LTD. declares that this device is in compliance with the full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.tendacn.com/download/list-9.html

Operating Frequency/Maximum Output Power

English: Operating Frequency/Maximum Output Power
Italiano: Frequenza operativa/Potenza di uscita massima
Français: Fréquence de fonctionnement/Puissance de sortie maximale
Español: Frecuencia operativa/Potencia de salida máxima
Deutsch: Betriebsfrequenz/Max. Ausgangsleistung
Polski: Częstotliwość pracy/Maksymalna moc wyjściowa
Русский: Рабочая частота/Максимальная выходная мощность
Română: Frecvența de funcționare/Puterea maximă de ieșire
Português: Frequência de funcionamento/Potência Máxima de Saída
Svenska: Driftfrekvens/Max Uteffekt
Slovenščina: Frekvenca delovanja/maksimalni výstupní výkon
Ελληνικά: Συχνότητα λειτουργίας/Μέγιστη ισχύς εξόδου
Български: Работна честота/максимална изходна мощност
Türkçe: Çalışma Frekansı/Maksimum Çıkış Gücü
Hrvatski: Radna frekvencija/Maksimalna izlazna snaga
Latviešu: Operējošās frekvences/Maksimālā jauda
Lietuvių: Darbinis dažnis / Maksimali išėjimo galia
Slovenščina: Delovna frekvenca/Največja izhodna moč
Türkçe: Çalışma Frekansı/Maksimum Çıkış Gücü
العربية: تردد التشغيل / أقصى قدرة خرج

Operating Frequency: 2412MHz-2472MHz/17.5dBm

NOM Compliance (Mexico)

NOM: LA OPERACIÓN DE ESTE DISPOSITIVO ESTÁ SUJETA A LAS SIGUIENTES CONDICIONES: a) Es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial. b) Este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier tipo de interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.

Estimado usuario: Antes de utilizar este producto lo invitamos a leer el siguiente manual para que conozca todas sus funciones y características.

Producto: NOMBRE DEL PRODUCTO: Cámara Wi-Fi para Exteriores MODELO RT6: CT6/RT6/CT7/RT7

Alimentador de Energía: Alimentación: 100V - 240V ca 50Hz/60Hz, 0.4A Salida: 12V CC, 1A

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 new electrical or electronic equipment.

Technical Support

Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd.

Floor 6-8, Tower E3, No.1001, Zhongshanyuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China. 518052

Website: www.tendacn.com

E-mail: support.eu@tenda.cn (North America)

support.uk@tenda.cn (United Kingdom)

Copyright

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.

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