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LinkStar-H68K
C/D/F Series
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  • Page 1 LinkStar-H68K C/D/F Series Quick Start Guide 20220901 Document version Release 2022.09.01 Date Translator: GitHub@IcingTomato...
  • Page 2 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing Prefa ce Quick Start Guide Preface ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿÿ ÿ ÿÿ ÿ ÿÿ...
  • Page 3 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing Prefa ce Quick Start Guide Symbolic Conventions The following symbols may appear in this document and what they represent is given below. Symbols Versions Used to warn of an urgent and dangerous situation which, if not avoided, would result in death or serious personal injury.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Table Start Guide Conte Table of Contents 1 Introduction to LinkStar-H68K Routing Basics ..............2 1.1 Product description ............................. 2 1.2 Interface description ..........................3 2 LinkStar-H68K router out of the box ..................4 2.1 Open box inspection .............................
  • Page 5: Introduction To Linkstar-H68K Routing Basics

    LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide LinkStar-H68K Routing Basics 1.1 Product description The H68K-C D F router is equipped with Rexchip's RK3568 metal package chip, enabling a ⚫ wealth of peripherals. Transmission: Dual Gigabit Ethernet, dual 2.5G Ethernet, where the F version has WIFI6 in wireless WIFI-AX mode, o n e USB3.0, two USB2.0 ports.
  • Page 6: Interface Description

    LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide 1.2 Interface description The H68K-F interface has only two more antennas than the C D. The following highlights ⚫ the F model. 1 The TYPE-C interface is the native SATA hard drive interface in OP mode. Document version 20220901 Translator: GitHub@IcingTomato...
  • Page 7: Linkstar-H68K Router Out Of The Box

    LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide 2.2 Plug-in check Step 1: Insert the TF card with firmware into the TF card slot on the side ⚫ Step 2: Plug the 12V adapter into the power supply, the H68K will power itself on and ⚫...
  • Page 8 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide abnormally, there will be no light flashing on the power on and the OP will not start up, you need to change the card. The TF card s e n t b y default is supported. Step 5: Press and hold the protruding illuminated power button and after ⚫...
  • Page 9: Back Office Access

    LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide 2.3 Backstage access Step 1: Insert the card, power on and self-start, wait until the No. 1 indicator light ⚫ turns on, then the H68K OP mode is successfully powered on. Step 2: Connect one end of the cable to the H68K ETH1 and the other end to the PC ◼...
  • Page 10 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide Document version 20220901 Translator: GitHub@IcingTomato...
  • Page 11: Broadband Dial-Up Routing And Network Allocation Methods

    LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide 2.4 Broadband dial-up routing and network allocation methods The C D version is recommended for the first level of routing to the home network, ● in the weak box, without WIFI. 2.4.1 Device connection topology diagram 2.4.2 Distribution methods Step 1: Connect the wire sequence...
  • Page 12 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide Click the [Basic Settings] button, select [PPPOE] in the [Protocol] column, and click [Switch Protocol] to enter the PPPOE settings. In the [PAP/CHAP Username] field, enter: Broadband Account Name, and in the [PAP/CHAP Password] field, enter: Broadband Password.
  • Page 13: Secondary Routing And Distribution Methods

    LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide 2.5 Secondary routing and distribution methods Recommended for private LANs with second level routing, e.g. home bedroom study, building ⚫ rental, C D F (F with WIFI) . 2.5.1 Device connection topology diagram 2.5.2 Distribution methods Step 1: Connect the wire sequence ●...
  • Page 14 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide Click the [Basic Settings] button, select [DHCP Client] in the [Protocol] column, and click [Hold & Apply] to complete the wired configuration. Step 4: For the F version, set the WIFI hotspot ●...
  • Page 15 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide If you need a 5G WIFI hotspot: select 5GHz for [Bandwidth] and a fixed channel for [Channel]. Note: Do not select auto mode. Other default. If you need a 2.4G WIFI hotspot: select 2.4GHz for [Bandwidth] and a fixed channel for [Channel].
  • Page 16 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide Drop down page Select [Access Point AP] i n [Mode] of [Basic Settings]. Configure your preferred WIFI hotspot name at [ESSID]. Select [lan] at [Network]. Finally tap [Save]. Select [WPA2-PSK] f o r [ Encryption] in [Wireless Security].
  • Page 17: Wireless Bridges And Network Distribution Methods

    LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide 2.6 Wireless bridges and network distribution methods Wireless private LAN for second level routing, connected to the main WIFI route in the ⚫ hotel home and to electronic devices such as mobile PCs WIFI, for applications such as home bedrooms, rented rooms in buildings and hotels on business trips, the F version is recommended.
  • Page 18 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide Step 3: Find the main route WIFI ⚫ Click the [Scan] button to go to the WIFI Hotspot page in Scan Space, select the desired WIFI and join the network. There will be many WIFI SSID names listed below. Select the appropriate channel according to your preference and the WIFI mode supported by your mobile phone, computer or other device.
  • Page 19 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide Click on [Channel] and select the same as the main WIFI, no other or AUTO can be selected. click on [Radio Power] to configure [Auto]. Click on [Network] and select [wwan]. Click on the [Save & Apply] button. Document version 20220901 Translator: GitHub@IcingTomato...
  • Page 20 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide Step 5: Add and set up the ⚫ H68K hotspot. Click the [Add] button Document version 20220901 Translator: GitHub@IcingTomato...
  • Page 21 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide In the following [Basic Settings], configure the following: click on [Radio Power] to configure [Auto] Click [Mode] to configure [Access Point AP] Click [ESSID] to configure [H68K_Test], enter the name you like as the name of the WIFI hotspot radiating from the H68K Click [Network Configuration] to configure [lan] Click [Save].
  • Page 22 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide In the following [Wireless Security], configure as follows: click [Encryption] to configure [WPA2-PSK] Click on [Password] to configure [Password], a password of your choice, the phone computer wireless access WIFI need to enter the password click [Save & Apply] Document version 20220901 Translator: GitHub@IcingTomato...
  • Page 23: Firmware Upgrade

    LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide Firm w are upgrades The firmware is from a third party open source community and is not related to the author, this section is only intended as a burn-in tutorial for the RK Rexchip. TF card boot principle TF boot principle: During the RK3568 boot seek loading process, the TF card has a ◼...
  • Page 24: Tool Preparation For Card Brushing

    LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide 3.1 Tool preparation for card brushing 1 Hardware tool: a computer PC ⚫ 2 Hardware tools: a TF card reader (not necessary if the computer has a TF card socket) . ⚫...
  • Page 25 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide Step 2: Firmware write card ⚫ Insert the [Card Reader + TF Card] into the PC PC, when the PC PC recognizes the TF card, the [Disk Character X] will pop up. Select the corresponding disk character [Disk Character X] at the [Device] button in the [Win32DiskImager] tool.
  • Page 26: Tool Preparation For Emmc Wire Brush

    LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide 3.3 Tool preparation for eMMC wire brush 1 Hardware tool: a computer PC ⚫ 2 Hardware tool: one TYPC-C data cable (with data signal cable inside) ⚫ 3 Hardware: one card picker thimble (pin for inserting cards in mobile phones, used to ⚫...
  • Page 27 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide Step 2: Erase the firmware ⚫ Double click [RKDevTool] in the [RKDevTool_Release_v2.84 - for downloading OP firmware] folder Click the [Upgrade Firmware] button Click on the [Firmware] button and select [H68K-Android-Firmware-0828-for-Erasing-Flash.img]. Plug one end of the [TYPC-C cable] into your computer USB Insert the [card picker thimble] into the H68K [spanner hole], press the upgrade button inside the [spanner hole], there is a feeling of the button springing back the...
  • Page 28 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide Step 3: Upgrade ⚫ the firmware by clicking [Download Image]. C l i c k on t h e Boot bar [...], the folder will pop up, select [H68K-Boot-Loader.bin] C l i c k o n the system bar [...], the folder will pop up, select [OPxxx.img].
  • Page 29: Android/Ubuntu Firmware Upgrade

    LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide 3.5 Android/Ubuntu Firmware Upgrade Step 1: Same as in the previous section "Preparing the eMMC wire brush with tools". ⚫ Step 2: Erase the firmware ⚫ Double click [RKDevTool] in the [RKDevTool_Release_v2.84 - for downloading OP firmware] folder Click the [Upgrade Firmware] button Click on the [Firmware] button and select [H68K-Android-Firmware-0828-for-Erasing-Flash.img].
  • Page 30 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide Plug one end of the [TYPC-C cable] into your computer USB Insert the [card picker thimble] into the H68K [spanner hole], press the upgrade button inside the [spanner hole], there is a feeling of the button springing back the other end of the [TYPC-C data cable] into the H68K [TYPC-C connector] Keep the button pressed during power-up...
  • Page 31: About Power Supply And Cooling

    LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide About pow er supply and cooling 4.1 DC12V adapter option Power DC connector specification: 5.5mm outer diameter / 2.1mm inner diameter. ⚫ No external hard drive scenario: select 12V@1A adapter. ⚫...
  • Page 32 LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide The maximum input voltage of the H68K DC interface must not exceed 15V. ⚫ H68K Deploy away from heat sources, sources of electromagnetic interference and radiation, ⚫ and electromagnetic radiation sensitive equipment. You can tell if the 12V is powered by the white light on the power button, the light is on ⚫...
  • Page 33: Usb Adapter Options

    LinkStar-H68K-C D F Model Routing - Quick Full text Start Guide 4.2 USB adapter options For portable travel, the H68K supports USB adapter power, but does not support fast ⚫ charging mode. The USB adapter must meet: voltage 5V, current ≥ 2A. ⚫...

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