PROLiNK PRC3801 User manual

USER MANUAL
PROLiNK® Wireless AC1200 MU-MIMO Dual-Band igabit
Router
PRC3801
Revision 1 (April 2018)

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without prior notice.
FCC Interface
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B di ital device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are desi ned to provide reasonable protection
a ainst radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can enerate, use and radiate
radio frequency ener y and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take
whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relatin to electroma netic compatibility, EN
55022/A1 Class B.
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Preface
Revision Date Descriptions
1.0 6 April 2018 Initial release
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Packa e Contents............................................................................................................................1
1.2 Product Overview............................................................................................................................1
1.3 Hardware Overview........................................................................................................................2
1.4 LED Indicator..................................................................................................................................3
2 Connectin The Router...........................................................................................................................5
2.1 System Requirement........................................................................................................................5
2.2 Router Positionin ...........................................................................................................................5
2.3 Router Connection...........................................................................................................................6
3 Gettin Started........................................................................................................................................7
3.1 TCP/IP Setup...................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Lo in into the Web Interface.......................................................................................................8
3.3 Setup Wizard...................................................................................................................................9
4 Confi urin Router...............................................................................................................................12
4.1 Setup Wizard / Home Pa e............................................................................................................12
4.2 Operation Mode.............................................................................................................................12
4.3 Wireless 5G Settin .......................................................................................................................13
Basic Wireless Settin ....................................................................................................................14
Security Settin ...............................................................................................................................15
Advance Settin ..............................................................................................................................17
Access Control................................................................................................................................18
Multi SSID......................................................................................................................................19
WPS................................................................................................................................................21
Wireless Schedule...........................................................................................................................22
4.4 Wireless 2.4G Settin ....................................................................................................................23
Basic Wireless Settin ....................................................................................................................23
Security Settin ...............................................................................................................................24
Advance Settin ..............................................................................................................................27
Access Control................................................................................................................................29
Multi SSID......................................................................................................................................30
WPS................................................................................................................................................31
Wireless Schedule...........................................................................................................................32
4.5 Network Settin .............................................................................................................................33
Network Settin s............................................................................................................................33
DHCP Server..................................................................................................................................34
Dynamic DNS.................................................................................................................................35
4.6 Internet Settin ..............................................................................................................................36
Static IP...........................................................................................................................................36
DHCP Client...................................................................................................................................37
PPPoE.............................................................................................................................................38
PPTP...............................................................................................................................................39
L2TP...............................................................................................................................................42
Additional Internet Settin .............................................................................................................43
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4.7 IPv6 WAN Settin .........................................................................................................................45
4.8 IPv6 LAN Settin ..........................................................................................................................46
4.9 RADVD.........................................................................................................................................47
Confi urin Router Advertisement.................................................................................................47
Prefix 1 & Prefix 2..........................................................................................................................49
4.10 TUNNEL (6 Over 4)....................................................................................................................50
4.11 Parental Control...........................................................................................................................51
4.12 Quality of Service (QoS).............................................................................................................52
4.13 URL Filterin ..............................................................................................................................54
4.14 IP Filterin ...................................................................................................................................55
4.15 MAC Filterin .............................................................................................................................56
4.16 Port Filterin ................................................................................................................................57
4.17 Port Forwardin ...........................................................................................................................58
4.18 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Confi uration..................................................................................59
4.19 Denial-of-service (DoS)..............................................................................................................60
4.20 Admin Pa e.................................................................................................................................63
4.21 Time and Date.............................................................................................................................64
4.22 System.........................................................................................................................................65
4.23 Up rade.......................................................................................................................................66
4.24 Statistics.......................................................................................................................................67
4.25 System Lo ..................................................................................................................................68
4.26 TR-069.........................................................................................................................................69
4.27 SNMP..........................................................................................................................................71
4.28 Static Route.................................................................................................................................72
5 Frequently Ask Question (FAQ)...........................................................................................................73
6 Technical Specification.........................................................................................................................87
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1 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
Quantity (pcs) Item Descriptions
11 PRC3801
21 Power Adapter
31 RJ45 Ethernet Cable
41 Quick Installation Guide (QIG)
1.2 Product Overview
PROLiNK® PRC3801 Wireless AC1200 is desi ned to fully satisfy user demand for hi h performance
of internet and local network connectivity. PRC3801 can easily meet with Small Office/Home Office
(SOHO) user network demand with advance and hi h specification. Come with 4 units of 5dBi Hi h
Gain antenna and Hi h Power Radio of 400mW will boostin the Wi-Fi si nal covera e until no dead
zone existin .
4 ports of Gi abit LAN and USB Port will make file sharin in local more efficient and reliable. User
will able to enjoy local media server across network without any hassle. For Multiple user connected to
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network will experience la -free because it equip with AC Wave 2 to support MU-MIMO capability.
For user that required critical internet performance like amin will able to used Quality of Service
(QoS) to achieve continuous internet connection in situation of many user are used at same time.
Router setup fast and easy for new user and advanced user to confi ure the network. With intuitive
desi n of the interface it help user to conveniently confi ure router smoothly.
1.3 Hardware Overview
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1LED Indicator LED indicator for Power, Wi-Fi, WPS, WAN, LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4
25dBi Antenna To receive and transmit the wireless data
3Gi abit LAN Port Port to connect with client Ethernet port
4Gi abit WAN Port Port to connect with DSL/cable Moden or Ethernet
5Power Port To connect with provided power adapter
6Power Button To switch ON and OFF PRC3801
7USB2.0 Port USB Port to connect with USB stora e device.
8WLAN Button To enable and disable Wi-Fi si nal
9WPS Button To enable WPS hold the button for 10 second
10 Reset Button Hold for 10 seconds and release to reset to factory settin
1.4 L D Indicator
Power Indicator OFF PRC3801 Router is not power up
ON PRC3801 Router is power up
2.4GHz and 5GHz Wifi OFF Wi-Fi is turn OFF
Flashin Wi-Fi function is enable
WPS Enable OFF WPS is not enable
Flashin A device is connectin to wireless network usin WPS
WAN Connection
OFF WAN port is disconnected
ON WAN port is connected but have no Internet service
Flashin Internet service is available to used
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LAN Connection OFF No device is connected on the LAN port
ON Device is connected with LAN port
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2 Connecting The Router
2.1 System Requirement
In order to setup PRC3801 you would need to ensure the followin item in the list is available.
•Broadband Internet Access (DSL, Ethernet).
•Ethernet Cable with RJ45 connector at both end.
•Computer equip with Ethernet Network adapter RJ45 (10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-TX).
•Wireless Network Adapter capability IEEE802.11a/b/ /n/ac.
•Web Browser (Internet Explore, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari)
2.2 Router Positioning
Precaution and preparation step before setup PRC3801:
•Place the PRC3801 in well ventilated place and avoid from exposed to moisture or excessive
heat.
•Avoid from placin PRC3801 near from stron electroma netic reference, such as microwaves.
•Place PRC3801 where it can be connected to multiple client and power source to ease the
installation work.
•Ensure to use a wired connection durin setup process to avoid any possible setup problems.
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2.3 Router Connection
Follow below step to setup PRC3801 internet connection. If your internet connection source is comin
from ADSL/Modem, follow the followin step below to complete the hardware connection.
1. Turn OFF the modem or if Modem have a backup battery you need to take it our from modem.
2. Connect Ethernet cable between modem and PRC3801. On PRC3801 connect the ethernet cable
to WAN port of PRC3801 and connected the other end to modem internet port.
3. Connect Ethernet cable to Computer ethernet port and the other end to PRC3801 LAN port.
4. Turn ON modem and PRC3801. The bootin up may required a few minute for it to restart.
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3 Getting Started
3.1 TCP/IP Setup
By default PRC3801 IP address is 192.168.123.254 and Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. You are allow
to chan e the settin base your network architecture. To chan e the PRC3801 network settin refer to
Network Settin uide.
As previous chapter we have make a network connection setup, Computer is connected to PRC3801
throu h LAN port. Ensure your TCP/IP Protocol is set to “Obtain an IP address automatically” for
Windows or “DHCP: Automatically” for MAC. PRC3801 later will assi n IP address to connected
Computer.
To verify the connection between Computer and PRC3801, you need to run command prompt and
execute Ping command to PRC3801 IP address. To execute Pin command you need to type ping
192.168.123.254 then press enter to start pin command. You will et the result as shown.
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If you encounter different result from above result, it indicate your connection between Computer and
PRC3801 is failed. The followin step is rectify the connection issue:
1. Check physical connection between Computer and PRC3801. Ensure the Ethernet cable is
properly inserted into RJ45 port. At same time observe the LED indicator on PRC3801 LAN
and LED indicator on Computer network adapter.
2. Check for TCP/IP confi uration on Computer to ensure the IP address is provided do not
overlap or a valid IP address is iven.
3.2 Logging into the Web Interface
PRC3801 is Web-based Utility confi uration. All the settin interface is simple and easy to confi ure.
Web Utility can be open from multiple OS from Windows, Mac OS and Linux. Web Utility is not
restricted to Internet Explorer only, but user are able to used Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, Opera or Apple
Safari.
1. Run any web browser that available in your computer. On the URL box enter PRC3801 default
IP address, unless you have chan e to your own IP address then use your IP address. Once enter
you will be notify to enter the lo in detail for username and password.
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2. PRC3801 will redirect to Home Pa e of PRC3801. If the lo in unsuccessful, lo in window will
keep on show up.
3.3 Setup Wizard
PRC3801 come with simple and easy setup wizard to quickly confi ure the router. By default PRC3801
WAN access is confi ured as DHCP client. The followin step will show how set for DHCP client.
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1. At Home Pa e, click on “SETUP WIZARD” button to be in confi ure the router.
2. Once click, a window will show up for you to confi ure the WAN connection type of router.
Select WAN Access type as DHCP Client, leave all the field empty and click Next.
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3. In Wireless Network Settin , you could set for Wireless SSID name and password for client to
connect with router.
4. After finish enter the SSID and password click “APPLY AND REBOOT” for PRC3801 to
be in confi urin PRC3801 accordin to confi ured settin .
5. Once finish reboot, you will return back to PRC3801 Main Pa e with all the network status
updated accordin to confi ured settin .
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4 Configuring Router
4.1 Setup Wizard / Home Page
The current status of Router will be updated on the Home Pa e. In this pa e user able acquire
information of WAN, LAN and Wireless status. Internet connection status is visually display on the
pa e to indicate the connectivity status.
4.2 Operation Mode
PROLiNK® PRC3801 is capable to chan e it operatin mode from Router, Access Point and Repeater.
In this pa e you will able to chan e the operation mode settin . By default PRC3801 is in Router
mode. To setup operatin mode:
1. From Home Pa e o to Home → Operation Mode.
2. Select any of the followin mode:
(a) Router: In wireless router mode, the wireless router connects to the Internet and provides
Internet access to available devices on its own local network.
(b) Access Point (AP): In this mode, the router creates a new wireless network on an exisin
network via Ethernet cable.
(c) Repeater: In this mode, the router will function as wireless extender for existin router. You
can choose the backhaul WiFi as 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
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3. Click “SAVE” and router will reboot to apply the operation mode selection.
4.3 Wireless 5G Setting
To enter Wireless 5G settin navi ate to Setting → Wireless 5 . In Wireless 5G settin you are able to
manually confi ure whole Wireless 5G settin . Below is list of confi uration available on Wireless 5G
settin :
1. Basic Wireless Settin
2. Security Settin
3. Advance Settin
4. Access Control
5. Multi SSID
6. WPS
7. Wireless Schedule
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Basic Wireless Setting
•Status: Here able to Enable or Disable the 5GHz frequency band to broadcast.
•Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID): Assi n a unique name to 5GHz wireless network SSID. By
default SSID is set as PROLiNK_PRC3801_5G_XXXX. The character used in SSID is case-
sensitive.
•Broadcast SSID: To broadcast wireless access point SSID for wireless client to detect on local
area survey wireless network. Select Disable to hide the Wireless Network Name.
•Wireless Mode: Select preferred wireless mode of 5GHz. Available wireless mode is 802.11a,
802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11a/n, 802.11n/ac and 802.11a/n/c. By default this settin is
802.11a/n/c.
•Channel Width: Select preferred channel width. Available channel width is Auto, 20MHz,
40MHz and 80MHz. By default the settin is in Auto.
•Channel: Channel selection will determine which operatin will be used. By default the settin
is in Auto for PRC3801 to choose the best channel automatically.
•Maximum Downlink: You are able to limit the Download throu hput of 5GHz wireless for
connected wireless client.
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•Maximum Uplink: You are able to limit the Upload throu hput of 5GHz wireless for
connected wireless client.
Security Setting
•Select SSID: You need select which SSID of 5GHz that need to be confi ure for security. By
default you will only able to select one available SSID, if you create Multiple SSID on 5GHz
then you will be able to select other SSID.
•Encryption: PRC3801 consists of 4 choice of encryption Disable, WEP, WPA2 and WPA-
Mixed.
◦Disable: If you would like to open your network to any user select Disable. I hi hly
recommended to at least use encryption to secure your
◦WEP: Also know as Wired Equivalent Privacy. Key len th of WEP consist of 64-bit and
128-bit. Key format stands for any combination of hexadecimal (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the len th
of 5 characters. Enter 5 characters into the Encryption key to the field.
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