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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL ® PROLiNK Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender PEN1201...
  • Page 2 Copyright The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored, transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission.
  • Page 3 PREFACE Revision Date Descriptions 26 June 2019 Initial release 5 June 2020 Updated content and Formatting...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ..........................14 TCP/IP Setup ......................... 14 Log-in into the Web User Interface Configuration ............16 Log-in to PEN1201 Web Interface through PC / Laptop ............... 16 Log-in to PEN1201 Web Interface through Mobile Phone ............17 Setup Wizard ..........................20 Repeater Wizard ..........................
  • Page 5 Frequently Asked Questions ...................... 41...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    PROLiNK PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the packaging contents of Extender PEN1201, the product overview regarding all the main features available and the appearance of the product included the LED indicator. Package Contents Quantity (unit) Item Description...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II Product Overview The PROLiNK Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II PEN1201 is a 3-in-1 device which by default functions as a Repeater and can easily be switched to be an Access Point or Router depending on the user's needs. Besides reaching out to Wi-Fi dead zones with its improved connectivity and speed, it also introduces new user-friendly and features to fully tap the Extender's overall performance.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    ® PROLiNK PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II Hardware Overview Page 3...
  • Page 9 ® PROLiNK PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II To connect with Wi-Fi Client (e.g. mobile phone): Press and release To connect with an existing Router’s Wi-Fi: Press and hold for 6 seconds Wi-Fi Signal To show the Wi-Fi Signal Strength Indicator...

  • Page 10: Led Indicator

    ® PROLiNK PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II LED Indicator WPS Button Wi-Fi Signal Strength Indicator Status Indicator Indicator Behaviour Description Extender is turned Off / No Power Extender is turned On Status Fast Blinking Extender is having data transmission...

  • Page 11: Extender Pen1201 Installation

    Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II 2 Extender PEN1201 Installation This chapter guides you on how to set up the PEN1201 as an Extender / Repeater. Please ensure not to place the PEN1201 in an enclosed area such as closet and cabinet.
  • Page 12 PROLiNK® PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II • Plug in Extender PEN1201 into an electrical outlet and switch “ON”. The Wi-Fi Signal Strength indicators indicate the link quality once PEN1201 is connected to the existing router or access point. It is recommended to achieve Two or Three LED bars which illustrate reliable connectivity between the Extender PEN1201 and existing router or access point.

  • Page 13: Hardware Setup

    Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II Hardware Setup There are several different ways you can configure your PEN1201 to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients. Guides below shows how the hardware connection setup for each mode available for PEN1201. Please first make sure that Wi-Fi client can successfully access the Internet via the main router.
  • Page 14 PROLiNK® PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II The booting up process takes approximately 60 seconds. When PEN1210 is ready to setup, the Status indicator will lit up solid green. Note that at this point, the Repeater Mode is not yet fully set and Wi-Fi Signal Strength indicator will not lit up.

  • Page 15: Router Mode Setup

    PROLiNK® PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II Router Mode Setup The following is a step to setup Extender PEN1201 as Router Mode. If your internet connection source is coming from ADSL/Modem, follow the following step below to complete the hardware connection.
  • Page 16 PROLiNK® PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II The booting up process takes approximately 60 seconds. When PEN1210 is ready to setup, the Status indicator will lit up solid green. Note that at this point, the Router Mode is not yet fully set. Please follow until Section 3.4 Setup...

  • Page 17: Access Point (Ap) Mode Setup

    PROLiNK® PRC2401U Wireless AC2600 MU-MIMO Dual-Band Gigabit Router Access Point (AP) Mode Setup The following is a step to setup PEN1201 as AP Mode. Follow steps below to complete the hardware connection. 1. Turn OFF Main Router/Existing Router 2. Connect Ethernet cable between Main/Existing Router LAN port to PEN1201 WAN Port.
  • Page 18 PROLiNK® PRC2401U Wireless AC2600 MU-MIMO Dual-Band Gigabit Router The booting up process takes approximately 60 seconds. When PEN1210 is ready to setup, the Status indicator will lit up solid green. Note that at this point, the AP Mode is not yet fully set. Please follow until Section 3.4 Setup...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    In the previous chapter, we have made a network hardware connection setup in various different operating modes. In this chapter, it guides user on how to check TCP/IP setup before getting started, how to log into the PEN1201 Web User Interface configuration and guide on using Setup Wizard.
  • Page 20 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II If you encounter different result from the above, it indicates your connection between Computer and PEN1201 probably failed. You may follow below steps in order to try rectifying the issue: 1. Please recheck and ensure the...

  • Page 21: Log-In Into The Web User Interface Configuration

    PEN1201 is equipped with Web-based Utility configuration specially design for Desktop and also for Mobile Phone. If you have previously changed or set the PEN1201 as any mode with different Wi-Fi SSID and password, please do connect based on the last set configuration Log-in to PEN1201 Web Interface through PC / Laptop 1.

  • Page 22: Log-In To Pen1201 Web Interface Through Mobile Phone

    PEN1201 Wi-Fi SSID is “PROLiNK_XXXXXX” and the default Wi-Fi password is “password12345”. This information can also be found at Product Label. If you have previously changed or set the PEN1201 as any mode with different Wi-Fi SSID and password, please do connect based on the last set configuration.
  • Page 23 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II 1. Open the web browser either using Chrome, Firefox or Safari. In the address bar, enter http://pen1201.setup http://192.168.123.253 2. After Login, it will show the Home Page. By Default, the PEN1201 is set in Repeater Mode Page 18...
  • Page 24 PROLiNK® PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II Page 19...

  • Page 25: Setup Wizard

    Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II Setup Wizard PROLiNK PEN1201 comes with three operation mode available for user to choose based on preference and network infrastructure. Supported Operation Modes: Repeater Mode, Router Mode and Access Point (AP) Mode. It is recommended to first ensure Operation Mode Switch is switched to desired mode before turning the unit on and start to configure.
  • Page 26 PROLiNK® PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II NOTE: a. The PEN1201 new SSID will be auto set to follow the selected main router Wi-Fi SSID with additional suffix “-ext” as a differentiator. Change this value according to your personal preference.

  • Page 27: Router Wizard

    PROLiNK® PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II Router Wizard 1. Set Operation Mode Switch to Router. PEN1201 page will show the PEN1201 is in Router Mode. Click “Router Wizard” to start the setup Page 22...
  • Page 28 PROLiNK® PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II 2. Connect Main/host network to WAN port. You may select “Intelligent Detection” for auto ISP connection detection, alternatively you can choose your preferred Connection Type. The available option is DHCP, PPPoE and Static IP Address.
  • Page 29 PROLiNK® PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II 3. Enter WAN Connection detail base on your step 2 selection. Note: After Setup, to access PEN1201 web interface, please connect to PEN1201’s set SSID and enter http://pen1201.setup at your Internet Browser Address bar.
  • Page 30 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II b) PPPoE – Enter the Username and Password provided by the ISP. If the PPPoE username and password is incorrect, the PEN1201 interface will show disconnected. Set your preferred 2.4GHz Wi-Fi SSID and Wi-Fi Password and proceed to click Save.
  • Page 31 PROLiNK® PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II c) Static IP Address – Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Address based on information provided by ISP. Set your preferred 2.4GHz Wi-Fi SSID and Wi-Fi Password and proceed to click Save.

  • Page 32: Access Point (Ap) Wizard

    2. Make sure that the Internet source is connected to PEN1201 WAN port. Set your preferred Wi-Fi SSID and Wi-Fi Password. Set the Channel to Auto, or to any of the desired Wi-Fi Channel number. Click Save to proceed, it will reboot the PEN1201 and in approximately 60 seconds;...
  • Page 33 3. The homepage of the AP shows the status of the internet connection. It it disconnected, please check your Host/Main Router connection or contact your ISP regarding the internet connection. Note: After Setup, to access PEN1201 web interface, please connect to PEN1201’s set SSID and enter http://pen1201.setup at your Internet Browser Address bar.

  • Page 34: Web User Interface (Ui) Configuration

    Enter the default GUI username and password (username: admin, password: password). If you forgot the password, factory reset the PEN1201 by press and hold the Reset button for 10 seconds. Reset button is located at the side of the unit.

  • Page 35: Home Page

    Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II Home Page For PEN1201, it has three different homepages as it has three different operation modes, which is Homepage Repeater, Homepage Router, and Homepage Access Point (AP). In this chapter, it will explain all the available option for each operation mode.

  • Page 36: Home Page - Repeater

    PROLiNK® PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II Home Page – Repeater By default, PEN1201 Operation Mode Switch is set to Repeater. Shown below is the Home Page after successfully login to http://pen1201.setup in repeater mode. Repeater Wizard Repeater wizard is the software design to help the user how to setup the repeater quickly. It will help to find which connection need to extend, and it will help to save the setting and reboot the router automatically.

  • Page 37: Internet Status And Lan Setting

    On this panel, it will show the device internet status. In repeater mode, it will show the status of internet connectivity, Repeater SSID (Host Wi-Fi name) and the signal between Host Wi-Fi to the Extender PEN1201. Click on LAN Setting to set the DHCP Start IP Address and DHCP End IP Address.

  • Page 38: Home Page - Router

    PROLiNK® PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II Home Page – Router By changing the switch mode to Router, it changes the PEN1201 Operation mode to Router Mode. Shows is the Home Page after successfully login in Router Mode. Router Wizard Router wizard is the software design to help the user how to setup the router quickly.

  • Page 39: Wan Setting And Lan Setting

    PEN1201 ICON Status On Extender PEN1201 Status panel, it shows the details of the device about running time from last turn off or restart, Latest Update Firmware Version install and the MAC address of the Extender PEN1201.

  • Page 40: Home Page - Access Point

    Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II Home Page – Access Point By changing the Operation Mode Switch to AP, it changes the PEN1201 Operation mode to Access Point Mode. Shows is the Home Page after successfully login in AP Mode. AP Wizard Router wizard is the software design to help the user how to setup the router quickly.

  • Page 41: Internet And Lan Setting

    LAN Setting to see the details of IP Address, DHCP start and end IP Address. Extender PEN1201 Status On Extender PEN1201 Status panel, it shows the details of the device about running time from last turn off or restart, Latest Update Firmware Version install and the MAC address of the...

  • Page 42: G Wi-Fi Clients

    Click on the client’s 2.4G Wi-Fi Clients to display the list of the connected client to the Extender PEN1201. The status of a client is categories into 5 sections which is, MAC Address of the device connected, Tx Packet (Transmit), Rx Packet (Receive), Tx Rate (Mbps) and it also...

  • Page 43: Setting Management

    Save for new changes to take effect. Save/Import Settings In this page, you will be able to back-up the current PEN1201 configuration / to load backed up configuration onto the repeater / to reset the PEN1201 to factory default settings.

  • Page 44: Upgrade Firmware

    Disconnect or power off the PEN1201 during the upgrade as it will become corrupted and unusable. Restart Device Click Restart Device to reboot the PEN1201. It will take about a 60 second to finish up the booting process. Logout Click to logout from the PEN1201 Web Interface...

  • Page 45: Technical Specification

    PROLiNK® PEN1201 Wireless-N 300Mbps Range Extender II 5 Technical Specification SPECIFICATIONS Hardware Interface 2x 10/100Mbps WAN/LAN ports 1x WPS/Pairing button 1x Operation Mode Switch 1x Power On/Off Switch 1x Reset Button LED 1x Wi-Fi Signal and Status Power Supply Direct wall-plug Rated Input: 100 –...
  • Page 46 Router Mode Setup, followed by Router Wizard 4. How do I access the PEN1201 in order to change configuration Ans. Connect your PC/Mobile Client to the PEN1201, after which type and go to http://pen1201.setup . Note: please remember to type http:// onto your Web Browser.

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