How to configure Universal Repeater Mode on a Tenda FH1201

Description: This article will show how to configure the universal repeater mode on a Tenda FH1201 AC1200 Router.

  1. Open your browser, and in the address bar type 192.168.0.1 and then press enter.
    Browser Address Bar
  2. Type the password into the password field. The default password is admin if you have not changed it. Click Login.
    Tenda Router Login Screen
  3. Click on the Advanced link.
    Tenda Internet Connection Setup, Advanced
  4. Go to the Network tab, and under LAN change the IP address so that it does not conflict with your main access point. See our article on How to change the IP and subnet mask for the Tenda AC1200 Router for more detailed instructions on this particular step.
    Click on the Wireless tab.
    Tenda Advanced Setup, Wireless
  5. Click on Wireless Extender in the left menu.
    Tenda Wireless Setup, Wireless Extender
  6. Click on the drop down menu next to band and choose which band to configure. You have 5GHz and 2.4GHz.
    Tenda Wireless Extender, Band
  7. In the Mode drop down menu select Universal Repeater.
    Tenda Wireless Extender Choose Mode
  8. Click on the Open Scan button.
    Tenda Wireless Extender, Scan
  9. After a few moments a list will appear. Put a check in the check box next to your network.
    Tenda Scan Identify Available Options
  10. All the fields will auto fill except for the Security Key field - type in the security key for your network.
    Tenda Wireless Extender, Security Settings
  11. Click Save.
    Save Changes

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