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14 June 2019

Initial release

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Page 1: ...USER MANUAL PROLiNK Wireless AC2600 MU MIMO Dual Band Gigabit Router PRC2401U Revision 1 June 2019 ...

Page 2: ...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 radio interference in a commercial environment This equipment can generate use and radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual may cause harmful in...

Page 3: ...ii Preface Revision Date Descriptions 1 0 14 June 2019 Initial release ...

Page 4: ... for PRC2401U 7 Router Mode Setup 7 Access Point Mode Setup 8 Repeater Mode Setup 9 3 Getting Started 10 3 1 TCP IP Setup 10 3 2 Log in into the Web User Interface Configuration 12 3 3 Log in into the PROLiNK mConnect 13 3 4 Quick Setup Wizard 15 Router Mode 15 Access Point AP Mode 20 Repeater Mode 22 4 Web User Interface UI Configuration 25 4 1 Home 27 Internet Icon 28 PRC2401U Icon 29 Clients Ic...

Page 5: ...l Control Setting 62 4 5 USB Sharing 63 DLNA Media Server 63 Windows File Sharing SAMBA 64 USER 65 4 6 Management 66 System 66 Time and Date 68 Upgrade 69 Statistics 70 System Log 71 4 7 Diagnosis 72 Dr Wi Fi 72 Channel Scan 73 5 Technical Specification 74 ...

Page 6: ...oduce the packaging contents of PRC2401U the product overview regarding all the main features available and the appearance of the product included the LED indicator 1 1 Packaging Contents Quantity unit Item Descriptions 1 1 PRC2401U 2 1 Power Adapter 3 1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable 4 1 Quick Installation Guide QIG ...

Page 7: ...WAN four ports of Gigabit LAN and USB3 0 Port With USB3 0 file sharing within the local network become more efficient and fast User can enjoy local media server across the network without any hassle using a DLNA media server With multiple number user connected to the network they experience lag free due to AC Wave 2 and MU MIMO capability supported For gaming user use Quality of Service QoS by dra...

Page 8: ...PROLiNK PRC2401U Wireless AC2600 MU MIMO Dual Band Gigabit Router 3 1 3 Hardware Overview ...

Page 9: ...enna To receive and transmit the wireless data 4 Gigabit LAN Port Port to connect with client Ethernet port 5 Gigabit WAN Port Port to connect with ONU or Modem 6 Reset Button Hold for 10 seconds and release to reset to factory setting 7 WPS Button To activate WPS and change to Repeater Mode 8 WIFI Button To enable and disable Wi Fi signal 9 Power Port To connect with provided power adapter 10 Pow...

Page 10: ...t is not connected 2 4GHz On 2 4GHz frequency band is enable Blinking 2 4GHz is having data transmission Off 2 4GHz frequency band is disable 5GHz On 5GHz frequency band is enable Blinking 5GHz is having data transmission Off 5GHz frequency band is disable USB3 0 On USB drive is connected Off No USB drive connected Repeater On Repeater Mode enable Off Repeater Mode disable LAN1 LAN4 On LAN port co...

Page 11: ...or 1000Base TX Wireless Network Adapter capability IEEE802 11a b g n ac Web Browser such as Microsoft Edge Chrome Firefox Opera or Safari 2 2 Router Positioning For the best Wi Fi signal transmission between PRC2401U and network devices that connect to it Place the PRC2401U in a well ventilated place and avoid exposure to moisture or excessive heat Keep away or avoid placing PRC2401U from electric...

Page 12: ...lable for PRC2401U Router Mode Setup The following is a step to setup PRC2401U as Router Mode If your internet connection source is coming from ADSL Modem follow the following step below to complete the hardware connection 1 Turn OFF modem 2 Connect Ethernet cable between modem Internet port to PRC2401U WAN Port 3 Connect Ethernet cable between Computer LAN port to PRC2401U LAN port 4 Turn ON powe...

Page 13: ...1 Turn OFF Main Router Existing Router 2 Connect Ethernet cable between Main Existing Router LAN port to PRC2401U WAN Port 3 Connect Ethernet cable between Computer LAN port to PRC2401U LAN port 4 Turn ON power Main Existing Router and PRC2401U The boot process takes a few seconds to complete ...

Page 14: ...and Gigabit Router 9 Repeater Mode Setup 1 Turn OFF Main Existing Router 2 Connect Ethernet cable between Computer LAN port to PRC2401U LAN port 3 Turn ON power Main Existing Router and PRC2401U The rebooting process takes a few seconds to complete ...

Page 15: ...1U Web User Interface configuration and PROLiNK mConnect Apps and guide on using Quick Setup Wizard 3 1 TCP IP Setup By default PRC2401U IP address is 192 168 123 254 and Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 You are allowed to change the setting base your network architecture To change the PRC2401U network setting refer to page 38 Network Configuration Ensure your TCP IP Protocol is set to Obtain an IP ad...

Page 16: ...nter different result from the above result it indicates your connection between Computer and PRC2401U failed The following step is to rectify the connection issue 1 Check the physical connection between Computer and PRC2401U Ensure the Ethernet cable is inserted correctly into the LAN port At the same time observe the LED indicator on PRC2401U for LAN LED indicator and on Computer network adapter...

Page 17: ...Run any web browser that available in your computer On the URL box enter the default IP Address of PRC2401U of the device link address Default IP address is http 192 168 123 254 or you can enter default device link is http prc2401u local For the first time login of PRC2401U user be directed to Setup Wizard page If you are entering the Web Utility for the next time after finish up all the Setup Wiz...

Page 18: ...here it can help the user to easily monitor Internet status device status Data statistic and connected clients information using Dr Wi Fi At the same times the user can configure the Parental Control Wi Fi Setting Guest Wi Fi Setting change to best Wireless Channel through Channel Scan The following steps are for you to enter the PROLiNK mConnect mobile application 1 Download and install the mobil...

Page 19: ...s AC2600 MU MIMO Dual Band Gigabit Router 14 3 Open the PROLiNK mConnect 4 For first time login into your PRC2401U you will be redirected to Setup Wizard 5 Accessing mConnect for second times will redirect you to the Home page ...

Page 20: ... Operation mode available is Router Mode Access Point Mode and Repeater Mode For the first time entering the PRC2401U web utility you are recommended to complete the Setup Wizard Router Mode 1 Select operation mode as Router 2 Select WAN Connection type Select WAN Connection type base on your ISP Internet Service Provider subscription Available option are DHCP Client PPPoE and Static IP Address ...

Page 21: ...Internet connection is assigning IP Address automatically to PRC2401U then press NEXT This setting commonly used with cable modem service Check the box Special Requirement from ISP If there is a special requirement from ISP then get the information required from ISP on VLAN ID for Internet IPTV and VOIP Assign each of the interfaces with VLAN settings ...

Page 22: ...rement from ISP check the box for Special Requirement from ISP then get the information required from ISP on VLAN ID for Internet IPTV and VOIP Assign each of the interfaces with VLAN settings c Static IP Address Enter the IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Address and Secondary DNS Address optional based on information provided by ISP ...

Page 23: ...ork detail By default the Wireless Network Name SSID is PROLiNK_PRC2401U_xxxx xxxx is the MAC Address of the Network Interface and Wireless Security Key is prolink12345 5 Set the Device Administrator Password The password combination must contain uppercase letters lowercase letters and numbers ...

Page 24: ...PROLiNK PRC2401U Wireless AC2600 MU MIMO Dual Band Gigabit Router 19 6 Check the setting summary and finish the setup wizard by click NEXT ...

Page 25: ...ter 20 Access Point AP Mode 1 Select Access Point Mode as operation mode 2 Set the Wireless Network detail By default the Wireless Network Name SSID is PROLiNK_PRC2401U_xxxx xxxx is the MAC Address of the Network Interface and Wireless Security Key is prolink12345 ...

Page 26: ...0 MU MIMO Dual Band Gigabit Router 21 3 Set the Device Administrator Password The password combination must contain uppercase letters lowercase letters and numbers 4 Check the setting summary and finish the setup wizard by click NEXT ...

Page 27: ...e 1 Select Repeater Mode for the operation mode Choose the repeater back haul for 2 4GHz or 5GHz depending on you host network wireless frequency band capability 2 Select your router host network SSID Click re scan to scan again the host network if your host network not in the list ...

Page 28: ... Set the Wireless Network detail By default the Wireless Network Name SSID is PROLiNK_PRC2401U_xxxx xxxx is the MAC Address of the Network Interface and Wireless Security Key is prolink12345 5 Set the Device Administrator Password The password combination must contain uppercase letters lowercase letters and numbers ...

Page 29: ...PROLiNK PRC2401U Wireless AC2600 MU MIMO Dual Band Gigabit Router 24 6 Check the setting summary and finish the setup wizard ...

Page 30: ... 123 254 and Default device link is http prc2401u local Enter the Administrative password if you already go through the setup wizard If you forgot the password factory reset the router by pressing and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds Locate the reset button on the rear side of the PROLiNK PRC2401U Refer to page 3 The First page shows up after login successfully is a Home page The hom...

Page 31: ...2600 MU MIMO Dual Band Gigabit Router 26 The side panel on the left side of the Web UI contains all relate setting for PRC2401U The configuration consists of Settings Features Parental Control USB Sharing Management and Diagnosis ...

Page 32: ...abit Router 27 4 1 Home The home page is a Web Interface Configuration display the current status of PCR2401U with a simple design Each of the icons is designed to show details information where the information displayed on the bottom of the Home page icon ...

Page 33: ...the detail of the Internet information whether your connection status is connected or not In some condition if you re encounter a problem with the internet connectivity click Release IP Address to disconnect the current internet connection If you do this and wish to reconnect the internet connection click Renew IPAddress ...

Page 34: ... PRC2401U Wireless AC2600 MU MIMO Dual Band Gigabit Router 29 PRC2401U Icon Click on the PRC2401U icon on the diagram will display router information of IPv4 IPv6 and wireless setting of main and guest network ...

Page 35: ...Hz Network Interface connected client only To edit a client s settings click the pencil icon for the client you would like to edit a EDIT RULE Name To Edit custom name for the client Vendor It displays the vendor name of the device IP Address Enter a specific IP address for the client Reserve IP if you would like to reserve this IP address for this client Enable the option and every time the clien...

Page 36: ...e application status USB Application consists Status of USB port DLNA Media Server Window File Sharing SAMBA and File Transfer Protocol FTP Setup Wizard Click on the Setup Wizard on the side panel to run the setup wizard page to configure the router The Setup Wizard page is same with initial Setup Wizard page for initial setup of the router Refer to page 15 ...

Page 37: ...anel under Settings menu you can change the router mode by click on operation mode There is three option can be choose which is Router Mode Access Point AP Mode and Repeater Mode Router Mode is the connection between the modem and other devices to allow communication between those devices to access the internet ...

Page 38: ...LAN cable with Main Router This operation mode is ideal for the user that required to extend the coverage further without neglecting the Internet performance Repeater Mode is used to extend the Wi Fi coverage of the existing Router by wirelessly connect between routers You can choose the back haul connection either using 2 4GHz or 5GHz frequency band ...

Page 39: ...he side panel In the Wireless Setting it consists of setting for Wi Fi and Guest Wi Fi By default Smart Connect enables at the beginning of the setting In the Wi Fi setting the user has an option for Smart Connect 2 4GHz 5GHz and WPS To configure for 2 4GHz and 5GHz you need to disable the Smart Connect for the setting to be available ...

Page 40: ...twork to be identify by other client Security Key Enter a unique wireless security for other user to connect with the network Security Type Select type of security to be set Select either Open or WPA WPA2 Personal Output Power Select the desired wireless transmission power Select from High Medium or Low Schedule by default is always enable From the drop down menu select one of the schedule either ...

Page 41: ...ect from High Medium or Low Channel Width Select channel width according to the 2 4GHz wireless client receiving type Select either Auto 20 40 MHz or 20 MHz HT20 40 Coexistence Enable this function to minimize the interference from other wireless networks nearby By enabling this function router able to switch either 20MHz or 40MHz automatically Visibility Status Select Invisible to hide the SSID f...

Page 42: ...n or WPA WPA2 Personal Output Power Select the desired wireless transmission power Select from High Medium or Low Channel Width Select channel width according to the 5GHz wireless client receiving type Select either Auto 20 40 80 MHz or Auto 20 40 MHz Visibility Status Select Invisible to hide the SSID from being discovered in the wireless network By default the setting is configure as Visible Sch...

Page 43: ...n Network Name SSID Enter Guest Wi Fi name for your wireless network to be discovered by other clients Security Mode Select the type of security to be set Select either Open or WPA WPA2 Personal Network Key Enter unique wireless security for other users to connect with the network Schedule Select Schedule then click the drop down menu to select available schedule Time Remaining Select Access time ...

Page 44: ...he device link to access the router s configuration web utility configuration is http prc2401u local The Device Access Link may be change according to user choice IP Address Enter the LAN IP Address of the router By default the LAN IP Address is 192 168 123 254 Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask of the router By default the subnet is set to 255 255 255 0 Enable DNS Relay By default the DNS Relay is...

Page 45: ... set configure DHCP Server DHCP Server To enable and disable the DHCP Server By default the setting is set to Enable Client Range Enter the range of the starting and ending for IP Address of DHCP Server s IP Address assignment Lease Time Set the duration of time for the IP Address lease The value is in minutes ...

Page 46: ...NK PRC2401U Wireless AC2600 MU MIMO Dual Band Gigabit Router 41 Internet To configure the Internet setting manually go to the Settings on the side panel then click Internet to enter the Internet page setting ...

Page 47: ...ry DNS Server IP Address specify by the ISP Secondary DNS Server Set the Secondary DNS Server IP Address specify by the ISP MTU By default MTU Maximum Transmission Transmission Unit is set to Auto Select to Manual if you would like to set the MTU for the optimal performance with your ISP MAC Address Clone By default MAC Address is configure to the WAN Port s of physical interface of the MAC addres...

Page 48: ...tained automatically from ISP Secondary DNS Server Set the Secondary DNS Server IP Address Detail information can be acquired from ISP This setting usually will be obtained automatically from ISP MTU By default MTU Maximum Transmission Transmission Unit is set to Auto Select to Manual if you would like to set the MTU for the optimal performance with your ISP MAC Address Clone By default MAC Addres...

Page 49: ...ing you with IP Address subnet mask gateway and DNS Server addresses If you are unsure select to Dynamic IP Service Name Set your ISP Service Name This is optional setting Primary DNS Server Set the Primary DNS Server IP Address specify by the ISP Secondary DNS Server Set the Secondary DNS Server IP Address specify by the ISP MTU By default MTU Maximum Transmission Transmission Unit is set to Auto...

Page 50: ...o each of the VLAN ID If enable each of the VLAN ID service can be set with priority Priority tag are between 0 until 7 Priority ID 0 is for lowest priority and 7 is for the highest priority VLAN ID Set the VLAN ID for Internet IPTV and VOIP service VLAN ID detail can be acquired from ISP Interface Traffic Type Setting Select which port band you would like to specify for each service from the drop...

Page 51: ...ure will turn on the prioritize clients in the networks Max Downstream Bandwidth Mbps To limit the download speed for the prioritize clients Max Upstream Bandwidth Mbps To Limit the upload speed for the prioritize clients To assign a priority level to a device drag the device card from the Connected Clients list over an empty slot The card remains in the slot If you want to remove a priority assig...

Page 52: ...offers high grade firewall features like SPI Stateful Packet Inspection Enable DMZ Enable and disable DMZ Enable this feature will expose a single computer to the Internet Not recommended as it may endanger the computer to a variety of security risks DMZ IP Address This section only available after DMZ is enabled Set the IP Address of the client you wish to set with DMZ or you could select a Compu...

Page 53: ...ines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol IPSec VPN Enable this option allow multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network using IPSec Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through NAT This Application Level Gateway ALG may interfere with the operation of such VPN clients If you are having trouble connecting with your corporate network try tur...

Page 54: ...t whether you want to Turn IPv4 IPv6 Filtering ON and ALLOW or DENY the rules you create Or you may choose to Turn IPv4 IPv6 Filtering OFF Name Enter a Name for the new rule Source IP Address Range Enter the Source IP Address Range that the rule applies to Using the drop down menu specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address Destination IP Address Range Enter the Destination IP Address Range that...

Page 55: ...of the traffic to allow or deny TCP UDP or Any and then enter the range of ports that the rule will apply to Schedule Use the drop down menu to select a Schedule when the rule will be enabled The schedule may be set to Always Enable or you can create a schedule from the Schedules option Click ADD when you are done ...

Page 56: ...rule Local IP Set the IP Address of the computer on your local network to allow the incoming service Or select the Computer Name from the drop down menu TCP Port Enter a TCP Port or a range of TCP ports you want to open for example 24 1009 3000 4000 UDP Port Enter a UDP Port or a range of UDP ports you want to open for example 24 1009 3000 4000 Schedule Select the listed schedule from the drop dow...

Page 57: ... Enter the required information into the fields described if you wish to remove a rule click on its trash can icon in the Delete column If you want to edit a rule click on its pencil icon in the Edit column If you wish to create a new rule click Add Rule Click Save when done Name Enter a Name for the new rule Local IP Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allo...

Page 58: ...her If you selected other enter the Protocol Number External Port Enter the public port you want to open Internal Port Enter the private port you want to open Schedule Use the drop down menu to select a schedule when the rule will be enabled The schedule may set to Always Enable or create your schedule from the Schedules option Click Add when done ...

Page 59: ...lient s access You can use Web Filtering to limit client s access to potentially harmful and inappropriate websites If you want to create a list of sites to block select DENY clients access to ONLY these sites from the drop down menu All other sites will be accessible If you want to specify a list of sites to allow select ALLOW clients access to ONLY these sites from the drop down menu All other s...

Page 60: ...le The Web Filtering page allows you to create a list of websites that may be viewed by specified users or blocked from those users Under Website URL Domain enter the URL or Domain If you wish to remove a rule click on its trash icon in the Delete column To edit a rule replace the URL or Domain Click Save when done ...

Page 61: ...d information into the fields Name Enter a Name for the new rule Destination Network Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route Mask Enter the netmask of the route Gateway Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route been used Metric The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this route A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost I...

Page 62: ... website and other server on the router Enable Dynamic DNS Slide to enable the DDNS By default is OFF Status Displays the current dynamic DNS connection Status DNS Server Select the address of your dynamic DNS server from the drop down menu User Name Enter the Host Name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider User Name Enter your dynamic DNS User Name Password Enter your dynamic...

Page 63: ...amic DNS window will open Enter the required information into the fields Host Name Enter the Host Name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address of the dynamic DNS server Or select the Computer Name from the drop down menu Click Add when you are done ...

Page 64: ...er a Username of your choice Password Enter a Password of your choice PSK Enter a pre shared key PSK Clients attempting to connect to your network through a VPN will need to enter this key For Advance Setting Authentication Protocol Select either MSCHAPv2 PAP Password Authentication Protocol or CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol MPPE Select either None RC4 40 or RC4 128 encryption Cl...

Page 65: ...etting required you to set the schedule and Parental Control rule for each of the client To enter the Parental Control page click Parental Control on the side panel Schedule Setting By default four schedules are pre configured for the user to select The schedule could be added edit and delete To edit the schedule click Edit to remove the schedule click Delete to add new schedule click ADD and fill...

Page 66: ...edule Edit Schedule Name Set the schedule name Day Time Highlight the gray box on the specific time and day to activate the schedule Click ADD to save the schedule Ensure to click SAVE tab on the Parental Control page after all the setting is finish to save the whole setting ...

Page 67: ... client Parental Control status is OFF To enable the Parental Control click Edit and change the Parental Control status to ON to enable the Parental Control on the client Client Name Enter client name MAC Address Enter client MAC Address Status Enable or disable Parental Control function on connected client Rule Name Select Schedule to be assign with the Parental Control rule By default Rule name ...

Page 68: ...share with different users on the network To located the USB Sharing setting page click on USB Sharing on the side panel DEVICE DLNA Media Server Status To enable and disable DLNA media server function by giving permission connected client to access the media files over the network DLNA Media Server Set the name of the for the DLNA media server ...

Page 69: ...sable the local file sharing SAMBA over the local network FTP SERVER Status To Enable the status of FTP server over the local network Enable Remote Sharing to enable the remote sharing to the FTP server from outside of the network FTP Server Port To edit PTP server Port use Idle Time to set the Idle time for FTP server ...

Page 70: ...authorize to the SAMBA FTP and VPN click ADD and CREATE USER window will open you can enable the Status set the Permission and Folder Status to Enable the permission for user Permission permission to Edit by user either Read Only or Read Write Folder to assign the user which folder only can be access ...

Page 71: ...the side panel then click System System setting consist of Admin setting and System setting Admin Admin setting section allowed you to edit the Administrative password of the Web User Interface login page Password Set the new administrative web login password This password is required for each time login to router s web utility configuration page ...

Page 72: ...our computer s hard drive The save file is in bin file Import Settings Click Browser to locate the configuration file that previously saved Executing this will overwrite the router s current configuration Reset To Factory Default Settings Click RESTORE will restore all the current router configuration settings back to the router initially set from the factory All the setting and rule added before ...

Page 73: ...edule function The date and time can be synchronized with an Internet Network Time Server NTP or to set manually By Select the Enable NTP Server Server Can choose server on the Internet to synchronize the time and date with your router Time Zone Select your Time Zone from the drop down menu Local Time Displays the current Date and Time ...

Page 74: ...CK FOR NEW FIRMWARE to displays current available new firmware If a latest firmware is available is found you will be prompt to install the firmware If you have already using the latest firmware router will prompt you with This firmware is the latest version Select New Firmware Click BROWSE to locate the firmware file if you prefer to upgrade manually Ensure to download the firmware file from PROL...

Page 75: ...eless AC2600 MU MIMO Dual Band Gigabit Router 70 Statistics This page shows the statistics of data received and transmitted by the router through all the network interfaces It also shows the usage level of the CPU and RAM ...

Page 76: ...nable this option if you want the logs to be automatically sent to an e mail address Then enter the settings for your e mail account These can be obtained from your e mail service provider Send When Log Full If e mail notification is enabled you may also enable this option When the log is full the router will send it by e mail Send On Schedule Enable to send an e mail according to a specified sche...

Page 77: ...page is showing all the wireless connected client with the router Each of the client will be equip with RSSI signal IP Address MAC Address Channel Frequency band type and signal strength To located go to Diagnosis then click Dr Wi Fi to view the page Click REFRESH to update the Dr Wi Fi client list ...

Page 78: ...5GHz best channel to suit with current wireless signal environment To locate this page go to Diagnosis then click Channel Scan to view the page Click the SCAN to initiate Channel Scan for the best channel for the wireless 2 4GHz and 5GHz frequency band Click REPAIR to change the current channel setting to best channel selection ...

Page 79: ...ity 64 128 bit WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Mac Address Filter Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Firewall Firewall Web Filtering Parental Control DMZ Port Forwarding Interface WAN x 1 10 100 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Port RJ45 LAN x 4 10 100 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Port RJ45 USB3 0 x 1 Buttons Power WPS Wi Fi ON OFF Reset Antenna 4 x Fixed External High Gain Antenna Power Adapter 12VDC 2A Power Consumption 24W ...

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