Review and feedback on the TENDA AC6 router (AC1200) - how to configure WiFi and connect the Internet. Dual-band WiFi TENDA AC6 Router TENDA AC6 router does not connect

Tendawifi.com. - Standard address for entrance to the TENDA router. Go to the Tend Router Settings Wizard is also possible by its IP address. 192.168.0.1 However, sometimes an error occurs, because of which it does not work in the personal account control panel. In this article I will show how to fix it. And at the same time we'll see how to configure the WiFi Router Tenda on the example, an overview for which is already on our website.

How to go to TENDA router settings at Tendawifi.com?

To enter the TENDA router, you can use two addresses:

his IP. http://192.168.0.1
or web http://tendawifi.com.

With the latter, difficulties may arise - and that is why. If you have before you decide to put a router at home, the Internet cable was directly stuck to a computer, it is likely that certain values \u200b\u200bfor connecting to the world wide web were entered into the computer's network card settings. They need to be removed, and pre-even better to rewrite somewhere - then it will be useful when configuring the router.

You need to search for them according to the following scheme: "Start - Control Panel - Network and Internet Machine Control Center and Shared Access - Change Adapter Settings."

Right-click on the "Local Area Connection" and open the "Properties - Internet Protocol version 4" section

In this window, you must put the checkboxes to the "automatic receipt" of the IP address. You can, by the way, to specify the address of the TENDA router - 192.168.0.1 . The same applies to DNS - either we prescribe the ip rhoter, or put "on the machine", otherwise enter the TENDA router settings at " tendawifi.com."It will be impossible.

After that, we save the parameters of the network adapter and boldly open the router panel at http://tendawifi.com or http: //192.168.o.1 - at the same time note that "0" is exactly the figure, and not the letter! Even experienced users often admit this error.

Connecting the TENDA router and log in to the settings wizard 192.168.0.1

First of all, when you first enter, you immediately set the password (then it will be possible) - both for the WiFi network, and for access to the administrator, it's great, since me, for example, annoys when you put a router on a preamble place for him, Connect and hide all the wires, and then Batz - and here you are on, in order to customize it, you need to watch the sticker on the case with data for authorization. Here, everyone immediately customizes - convenient!

On the Main page of the admin page displays current information about working networks, on connected devices and speeds.

TDA Router Settings - Tendawifi.com

Let's go through the main menu items and pay attention to the features of the firmware. First of all, we see that in the Internet configurations section there are all the currently available types of connectivity, adapted to Russian realities.

WiFi settings

In the WiFi settings, many subparagraphs.

First of all, you can enable or disable and configure networks in detail at frequencies.
In addition, there is an opportunity (in fact, the distance) - so that no other neighbors cannot intercept your freebious Internet!
There is also a wireless signal - you can at a time when you do not use the Internet, it will automatically disable it.
- Another interesting feature, which is that the router independently recognizes where your gadget connected to Wai Fay is located and directs a signal in its direction for better reception quality. You can read about this technology separately.
Here the developers decided to put the router in the access point or repeater mode.
We look further and find that TENDA AC6 has the ability to create two at different frequencies so that your guests can use WiFi, but could not connect to the internal resources of the local network. We also note an interesting feature - you can limit the operation time of the guest network, as well as the maximum speed of the Internet.
In the "" section, we can configure the network access details for a device defined to the device connected to a router - to limit the running time, access to those or other sites or in general place in a blacklist and prohibit Internet access.

Additional settings

From additional options, we note:

In the last menu item " System settings»There are standard system adjustments for all routers - statistics, firmware, reboot, passwords, and so on

After the forced change of the Internet provider and the replacement of the main router for the new two-chain replacement for this, there was a need to expand the home network coverage with the prospect of the transition to 5GHz. For this task, TENDA AC6 router was used, the impressions of which I want to state in this review.

Tenda. - A rather well-known Chinese manufacturer of network equipment, oriented as internal Chinese, so on the international market with regard to regional and national specifics. The international website TENDA has, and most devices have Russian firmware available for download from this site.

TENDA AC6 router specification from the manufacturer's website:

Wireless Frequency: at the same time 2.4 & 5GHz
Data transfer rate: 5GHz - up to 867Mbps, 2.4GHz - up to 300mbps
Indicators: Systemx1, Wanx1, Lanx1, 2.4GX1, 5GX1, WPSX1
Standards and Protocols: IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3U
Antenna: 4x5DBI External antennas
CE transmission power:<20dBm(2.4G), <23dBm(5G)
FCC:<30dBm
Interface: 1x10 / 100Mbps Wan Port, 3x10 / 100Mbps Lan Ports
Buttons: 1xwiFi ON / OFF, 1xreset / WPS Button
Functional: Bandwidth Control, Guest Network, IPTV, Mac Clone, Static Routing, System Log, Backup, Smart WiFi Schedule, Smart Power Saving, Smart Led ON / OFF, Tenda Cloud, Tenda App.
DDNS service: dyndns, no-ip, 3322.org, oray.com, 88ip
Security: Client Filter, Parental Control (Support for Black and White List), Remote Web Management
Virtual Server: Port Forwarding, DMZ Host, UPNP
DHCP: DHCP Server, DHCP Client List, DHCP Reservation
Work Modes: Wireless Router Mode, Universal Repeater Mode, Wisp Mode
WAN Type: PPPoe, Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE (Russia), PPTP (Russia), L2TP (Russia)
Wireless Safety: WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK, WPA / WPA2, Wireless Security: Enable / Disable, WPS (WiFi Protected Set-Up) Fast Encryption
Additional feature: SSID Broadcast: Enable / Disable, Transmission Power: High, Medium, Low, Beamforming
Power consumption: INPUT 100-240V-50 / 60HZ, 0.2A, OUTPUT DC 12V \u003d\u003d 1A
Size: 220 * 141.5 * 49mm
Working conditions: Humidity - 10% ~ 90% RH Non-Condensing, Temperature - 0 ~ 40 ℃
Storage conditions: Humidity - 5% ~ 90% RH NON-CONDENSING, Temperature: -40 ℃ ~ 70.

The router came in a large color box of 39x30x7 cm.

The contents were fixed in cardboard form, which did not hang around during transportation. The router itself, including the antennas, was additionally packed in polyethylene.

In addition to the router, only the power supply to it and instructions in Chinese were included. The RG-45 cable for connecting to a computer was not included, although, judging by the information on the manufacturer's website, it should have been.

Externally, the router looks pretty futuristic. His design personally causes an association with cartoons about transformers.

Back side:

Here are 4 RG-45 ports - 1 WAN and 3 LANs (and one of them can be allocated for IPTV), two buttons - on / off WiFi and Reset / WPS and power connector.

The router is powered by 12V / 1A BP with a Chinese fork and a 120 cm long cord.

With ventilation, the router is all right. The ventilation holes are on both sides of the router.

And at the bottom too. In addition, the legs with a height of 6 mm provide enough space for heat exchange. There are also grooves for mounting on the wall.

Connection parameters are shown on the bottom sticker, as usual.

Internal organization:

Routher board close up:

In the photo, the Broadcom BCM43217KMLG chip is visible, which is responsible for the frequency of 2.4GHz. The remaining components of the router chipset are hidden by the radiator.

Configure and Testing Routher

The initial setup of the TENDA AC6 router can be performed as a traditional way by connecting it to a computer with a cable, so in accordance with new trends through the application. The application is called Tenda WiFi. It can be downloaded by the QR code printed on the box (and duplicated in the instructions). . The application is also available.

Tenda WiFi offers two options for setting mode - by connecting to a WiFi-network router or by QR-Access QO (1). So the QR code for this router is not provided, connect in the first embodiment, the benefit of the WiFi password is not set (2). If the cable to the WAN port is not attached, the application reports this (3). Available connection setup options - PPPOE, DHCP and STATIC IP (4). If you have a WAN connection, the desired connection option will be automatically determined in most cases. At the last stage of the setup, you will need to enter access parameters for WiFi (5).

After tuning, you can monitor the device connected to the device (1) connected to the router and control them (2). Since the TENDA WiFi application is common to all TENDA routers, the USB support feature (3) will be inactive, because there is no USB port in this router. The remaining settings (4, 5) are divided into two groups - "Routher Settings" and "Application Functions".

Among the application functions, you can mark the optimization of WiFi settings (1), setting the guest network (2), the router on and off timetable (3), signal control (4) and security check (5).

Fully all the router settings are available naturally only through the Web interface. Pre-installed firmware at the moment version - v15.03.05.16_multi (English / Chinese). The TENDA website is also available, but judging by the number of the version (v15.03.05.08_multi_en01) - it is earlier.

I can not note the beautiful visualization of the connection status:

WiFi settings.

Applicated support for the BeamForming + function (definition of the WiFi client position and the gain of the signal in their direction).

VPN Settings

Advanced settings:

Here you can mark such functions as the ability to activate the router control from the outside via the mobile application and highlighting the port for IPTV.

System settings:

As for testing. As I mentioned at the beginning of the review, the router was taken to expand WiFi coverage.

Apartment plan:

In the current network configuration, there is an unsure receiving signal in the C zone from the router installed at point 1. The stable connection is available only to point 4 (this is about the middle of the room) and at low speed. To correct the situation, it was decided to set this router in the signal repeater mode at point 3.

The router translation to the repeater mode is extremely simple - just select the mode (WISP or client + access point), the network to which is connected, and enter its password.

Connection visualization in repeater mode in the router web interface:

Testing speed connection

WISP mode, points 4 and 5

Client + AP mode, points 4 and 5

Connection speed without repeaters at point 4. At point 5 WiFi network is not available

As you can see, the overall gain of the download speed is 2.5-3 times, in the WISP mode, the speed is slightly higher than in CLIENT + AP mode. The level of outgoing traffic reflects the current state of the provider.

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The TENDA AC6 device refers to the category of budget routers, which are used as an alternative to standard routers provided by providers.

By entering into an agreement with the operator, many users agree to operate simple routers because they can be obtained free of charge.

But such devices cannot provide a good Wi-Fi signal even in a one-room apartment.

If you connect multiple devices to the standard router, it will work unstable, and the capabilities of its settings are always limited.

Description and features

The AC6 device comes in the box on which the router is depicted, provides information on the support of streaming with a resolution of 4K, operating ranges and warranties.

You can also see a description of technologies that improve the coating, and a list of specifications.

The TENDA AC6 Wi-Fi Router Delivery Kit includes a power adapter, a network cable, a user manual and a guarantee. The router has a stylish design and looks like a device from a distant future.

Its dimensions are 220x141x50 mm. 4 antennas are installed on the housing, which turn, but not removed. They can be rotated around their axis, changing the direction.

The TENDA 2 router, the antennas operate at a frequency of 2.4 GHz, the rest - by 5 GHz. For comparison, routers providers support only 1 range.

In high-rise buildings, the frequency of 2.4 GHz is strongly overloaded, due to which the quality of communication deteriorates, the connection speed drops.

The problem is solved through the use of a range of 5 GHz, which increases the speed of information transfer.

The owner of the router appears the ability to use 2 frequencies at the same time.

Unlike Tenda AC15 and AC9 devices, the AC6 router can be installed on the wall or in a horizontal position.

Several blue LEDs are located on the front side.

These are power indicators, 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, network access, WPS and network connectors. If desired, the user can turn off these LEDs.

On the back, you can see the WAN, LAN ports, IPTV-LAN ports and a power adapter connector. Nearby are the Wi-Fi and WPS shutdown buttons.

The bottom side of the case is completely covered with a ventilation grille. In the middle, you can see a sticker with technical characteristics, and at the edges - 2 mounts and 4 plastic legs.

The router is characterized by high-quality assembly, it is assembled from expensive materials. A matte plastic is used as a material for the housing, on which dust is not going. Fingerprints on plastic do not remain.

Characteristics and specifications

Inside the router is a microcircuit with a processor that is hidden under the radiator. The instructions say that this is a Broadcom DCM53578 platform with a working frequency of 900 MHz.

The device contains 64 MB of operational and 8 MB of permanent memory. In the 5 GHz band, the data transfer rate can reach 900 MB / s, and at a frequency of 2.4 GHz - 300 MB / s. The amount is transmitted 1200 MB / s according to the 802.11b / G / N / AC standard.

Tests and comparisons

The router comes with a pre-installed Russian-speaking interface. When the user opens the control panel for the first time, the setup wizard will help him.

If you are interested in how to connect the router, then first it is necessary to select the connection type and enter information received from the provider.

Then you need to enter a name for a wireless network and password.

For frequencies of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz will be used the same password.

After rebooting the router, the user will be able to access the wireless protocol network. Also allowed to connect up to 3 different devices using physical cables.

In the main menu, you can see the connection scheme, network name, number of connected devices, IP address, information exchange monitoring and used software version.

The user can use the tab to adjust the signal strength in 2 different ranges and automatically shutting down the device at night.

Here the BeamForming + option is configured, which improves the receipt of the signal in remote locations.

The router is used as an access point or repeater, supports the WPS standard and provides the ability to configure the local network.

Parental Control Function Allows you to prohibit some web resources for selected network devices. The Guest Network option limits the time and data transfer rate for selected devices.

Additional features include the following items:

the ability to remotely connect;
firewall;
iPTV management;
static router;
dynamic address DNS;
virtual server that allows you to break the ports;
demilitarized coating;
general system settings;
monitor download and update software through the cloud service.

The router works with the TENDA Wi-Fi app, which allows you to configure with a smartphone.

After logging into the network, the main menu will show a list of connected devices and the speed of information transfer.

A tab for network access to the connected flash drive is provided, but this feature is useless, because the USB port is missing on this model of the router.

Another tab displays a list of control options.

If the user is interested in how to configure the router, then the following steps must be performed:

Insert a network cable provided by the provider into the WAN connector. It can be connected to the ADSL class modem.
Insert the patch cord into the LAN port, which is connected to a PC or laptop.
Connect the power adapter to the router.
Open any browser to view the Internet pages and enter in the address bar 192.168.0.1.
The router setup wizard opens. Russian, English and Chinese are available.
Select a connection type or internet connection. Among the available connections there is a L2TP standard, which is distributed in Russia. In most cases, a static IP address is used to connect.
Optionally allowed to clone the MAC address if such an option is provided to the provider. If it is difficult to enter the data input, the necessary information can be clarified by the provider.
The next menu is used to configure Wi-Fi. You must come up with and enter a password to access the wireless network. Here the signal power is configured, and the checkbox opposite the "Use a password to access Wi-Fi as a login to enter the administrator account" is configured. For equipment, installing this option is necessary to open the router settings using the wireless access code. This configuration process will be completed.

Advanced TENDA AC6 router settings contain the following items:

WiFi router TENDA AC6. (AC1200) - one of the top models in the line of this company. This review and review will be useful, as Tenda routers are not yet so popular in the Russian market. However, in price, they are significantly cheaper than more promoted brands. That is why when we were offered the TENDA AC1200 on the review, we gladly agree to it to test and make the instructions for connecting and configuring. After all, inexpensive and at the same time a multifunctional router for the house is a dream of any user.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TENDA AC6 (AC1200)

The TENDA AC6 router is a dual-band and equipped with a four non-removable antennas for 5 decibels. Two of them operate at a frequency of 2.4 GHz, two others - 5 GHz. It is cool, as the channels for 2.4 gigahertz are already very clogged with neighboring WiFi networks, as a result of which the speed is much smaller than the router itself can be issued in principle.

But on 5 GHz, it is still possible to cut down, especially the supported speed at this frequency will be higher.

The total declared theoretical speed is 1200 Mbps, so the second name of the model is TENDA AC1200.

Also, the router has 3 LAN ports to connect computers and other network equipment, which is quite by the way, since it will be cut off by a wireless connection to a wireless cable Internet channel, and it is often necessary to have a stable cable Internet channel, for example, for watching video In high resolution. Here we can connect with a wired way of up to three computers at the same time.

Unfortunately, LAN ports are not gigabit, which, however, today is not critical - the usual Internet speed in our providers is limited to standard 100 Mbps, which is quite enough for homework and online toys.

Appearance

The design of the router is made in a cosmic style - angular shapes, black color and blue indicators of working modes resemble a small robot from a fantastic cartoon.

I will not say that such an appearance will be decorated with the design of the interior of the apartment, but next to fashionable today is similar to the style of the computer with some blue illumination will look harmonious.

Also note the presence of a separate wireless mode button for lovers to disconnect WiFi for sleep time, as well as the WPS / RESET buttons on the rear case panel for a quick automatic gadget connector.

Internet speed TENDA AS6

In this review, we will not climb a TENDA AC6 - there will be a separate great article.

But within the framework of this publication, let's talk about the speed with which WiFi Router can distribute the wireless Internet - after all, this is one of the main indicators on which we focus when choosing a model. The second point is most often its cost. When searching for a marchutizer for the house (when buying equipment to the office, the price does not have such a critical value) most often we are trying to combine these two items.

We tested the TENDA AC6 router in various modes of work and came to the conclusion that it was indeed, for 1500-2000 rubles, which are asked for it in stores, it is difficult to find analogue similar to the equipment and quality. We made measurements at different distances and in different frequency ranges, but for a start, let's see what it gives to the computer by cable

But the points in which measurements were made

2.4 GHz

What to say - at a frequency of 2.4 GHz, the tenda is kept by a young man and even after two walls, it turns out WiFi quite well.

5 GHz

Summarize? I can say that TENDA AC6 I really liked - despite the fact that the signal range at 5 GHz was less expected, it is compensated by a good reception at a frequency of 2.4 GHz at the same distance, which means that by installing it in the center even a large apartment It turns out to do without additional reinforcing devices. Thanks to the huge number of settings in the new firmware, it is also quite possible to use not only for home use, but also for a small office.

For the provided sample for review, we thank the representative office of Tenda in Russia - reference to the description of the model on the official website.

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