N301 is an entry-level Wireless N300 router from Tenda, built to give homes and small offices a simple, affordable way to get connected. With easy setup and dependable basic networking features, this router is a practical choice for users who want straightforward WiFi without a complicated configuration process.
The N301 delivers wireless data rates up to 300Mbps over the 2.4GHz band using the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, powered by a 400MHz CPU and 8MB of RAM. Two 5dBi external antennas help extend coverage throughout a typical home or small office, giving reliable signal strength for everyday browsing, streaming, and connected devices.
Connectivity on the N301 includes one 10/100Mbps WAN port and three 10/100Mbps LAN ports, giving users the flexibility to connect a handful of wired devices alongside wireless clients. The router supports PPPoE, dynamic IP, and static IP connection types, along with PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP options tailored specifically for Russian ISPs.
Flexibility is a strong point for the N301, which supports four distinct operating modes: Wireless Router Mode for standard home use, Universal Repeater Mode to extend an existing network’s range, WISP Mode for connecting to a wireless ISP, and AP Mode for converting the router into a simple wireless access point. This versatility lets one device serve several different networking roles depending on what a household or small office actually needs.
Security and management features round out the N301’s software package. Wireless security includes WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption, while parental controls offer client filtering and time limits for managing device access. The router also includes DHCP server functionality with client list and reservation options, virtual server tools like port forwarding, DMZ host, and UPnP, plus DDNS support for no-ip, DynDNS, and Oray services.
Additional conveniences include PPPoE username and password cloning, a smart WiFi schedule feature, bandwidth control, MAC cloning, system logging, and configuration backup and restore, along with browser-based firmware upgrades that keep the router current without extra software.
Compact at 127.4 x 90.5 x 26mm, the N301 operates across a 0°C to 40°C temperature range and carries CE, FCC, and RoHS certification. For anyone setting up basic home or small office WiFi on a tight budget, the N301 offers a dependable, no-frills starting point.
N301 Hardware
| Feature | Specification |
| Standards & Protocols | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u |
| CPU | 400 MHz |
| RAM | 8 MB |
| Interfaces |
• 1 × 10/100 Mbps WAN port
• 3 × 10/100 Mbps LAN ports
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| Antenna | 2 × 5 dBi external antennas |
| Button | 1 × Reset / WPS button |
| Power |
• Input: AC 110–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
• Output: DC 9 V, 0.6 A
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| LED Indicators | SYS, WLAN, LAN (1–3), WAN |
| Dimensions | 127.4 mm × 90.5 mm × 26 mm |
N301 Wireless Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) |
| Data Rate | Up to 300 Mbps |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Transmission Power | CE: <20 dBm |
| Basic Features | Wi-Fi On / Off |
| Wireless Security | WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK |
N301 Software & Features
| Category | Specifications |
| Operating Modes | Wireless Router Mode, Universal Repeater Mode, WISP Mode, AP Mode |
| Internet Connection Types | PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE (Russia), PPTP (Russia), L2TP (Russia) |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 |
| DHCP | DHCP Server, DHCP Client List, DHCP Reservation |
| Virtual Server | Port Forwarding, DMZ Host, UPnP |
| Parental Control | Client Filter, Time Limit |
| VPN Pass-Through | IPsec pass-through, PPTP pass-through, L2TP pass-through |
| DDNS | No-IP, DynDNS, Oray |
| Special & Other Features | PPPoE Username/Password Clone, Smart WiFi Schedule, Bandwidth Control, MAC Clone, System Log, Backup & Restore configurations, Firmware upgradeable via browser |
N301 Environmental & Physical
| Feature | Specification |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 90% RH, non-condensing |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Package Contents | Wireless Router, Power Adapter, Ethernet Cable, Install Guide |
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