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XAP-1020

Luxul Low Profi le

802.11b/g/n Wireless Access Point

Use the XAP-1020 to:

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Provide an Unobtrusive Wireless Network that Minimizes
Unsightly Cables or Equipment

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Deliver “Whole Home” or Offi ce 802.11n Wi-Fi Coverage With a
Single Access Point

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Increase Mobile Client Device Network Sensitivity and
Performance

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Simplify Installation While Minimizing Setup Time and Expense

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Eliminate Client Device Roaming Issues

Summary of Contents for XAP-1020

Page 1: ...rusive Wireless Network that Minimizes Unsightly Cables or Equipment Deliver Whole Home or Office 802 11n Wi Fi Coverage With a Single Access Point Increase Mobile Client Device Network Sensitivity and Performance Simplify Installation While Minimizing Setup Time and Expense Eliminate Client Device Roaming Issues AP Use the XAP 1020 to ...

Page 2: ...An implied license only exists for equipment circuits and subsystems contained in this or any Luxul product This product is covered by one or more U S and foreign patents Patents 7 379 717 6 606 075 6 373 448 other patents pending DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The following graphical alerts are used in this document to indicate notable situations NOTE Tips hints or special requirements that you should take...

Page 3: ...7 4 HARDWARE FEATURES AND INSTALLATION 8 4 1 Front View 8 4 2 Rear View 9 4 3 Top View 10 4 4 Environmental Requirements 11 4 5 Hardware Installation 11 5 CONFIGURATION 15 5 1 Login 15 5 2 Quick Setup 16 5 3 Wireless 20 5 4 Bridge Setup 22 5 5 Administration 25 5 6 QoS 28 5 7 Status 29 6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 29 6 1 Health and Safety Recommendations 30 6 2 RF Exposure Guidelines 30 6 3 Radio Frequ...

Page 4: ...stances The XAP 1020 features Luxul s web based management interface provides a power ful yet simple method for setting up and optimizing the wireless network The XAP 1020 is also enabled for optimal performance and installation simplicity when deployed together with Luxul Routers Gigabit Switches and other Luxul products XAP 1020 Features Implements Patented Technology for Enhanced Throughput and...

Page 5: ...rk with power circuits in dimly lit spaces Do not install this equipment or work with its power circuits during thunder storms or other weather conditions that could cause a power surge Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device and that ambient tem peratures meet equipment operation specifications Products outside the approved configurations may be in violation of Part 15 of the FCC R...

Page 6: ...401 2 473GHz IEEE802 11b Up to 18dBm Receive Sensitivity Typical 2 401 2 473GHz IEEE802 11n Up to 91dBm 2 401 2 473GHz IEEE802 11g Up to 92dBm 2 401 2 473GHz IEEE802 11b Up to 93dBm Wireless Operation Modes Access Point Point to Point Wireless Bridge Point to Multipoint Wireless Bridge Management and Security Remote Web based Management WEP 128 bit WPA PSK TKIP AES TKIP AES WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK WP...

Page 7: ...urchased for return replacement 3 3 Safety Information To maintain the safety of users and property follow these safety instructions The XAP 1020 wireless access point is designed for indoor use only DO NOT place this access point outdoors If you require an outdoor access point please consider the Luxul XAP 1040 DO NOT install this access point in or near hot or humid places such as a kitchen or b...

Page 8: ...e and efficient installation and setup It implements Luxul s circular polarized directional antenna technology and is packaged for installation on a wall or ceiling Because the signal generated by the XAP 1020 is directional in nature the unit should be placed in a location that allows the antenna face to be pointed towards the desired coverage area Typically this would be on a top floor ceiling p...

Page 9: ...XAP 1020 Rear View Reset Button The Reset button is used to clear the current settings of the XAP 1020 and restore factory default settings To Restore the Default Settings With the XAP 1020 powered on press and hold the Reset button for 15 seconds When all the LEDs except the power LED turn off release the reset button The power LED will stay solid The XAP 1020 will be set to factory defaults CAUT...

Page 10: ...atus Indicators The XAP 1020 has four LEDs that can be seen through the viewing portal With the XAP 1020 front facing LEDs are as follows when viewed left to right 1 Bridge Mode Green 2 WLAN Status Blue 3 LAN Link Activity Amber and 4 Power Green The following table describes the LED functionality Indicator Name Description Bridge Mode On Bridge is connected Flashing Bridge Mode enabled but not co...

Page 11: ...ply requires AC 100V 240V 50Hz 60Hz Temperature of the operating environment 32F 131F 0C 55C Be sure to place the access point away from heat generating devices Humidity of the operating environment 5 95 non condensing Do not place the access point in an extremely dirty or damp location Keep the access point away from strong electromagnetic fields i e Air Conditioner compressors fluorescent light ...

Page 12: ...be used to mount the access point for more flexible directional coverage Once the mounting location has been selected installation is as simple as plugging the Ethernet cable into the RJ 45 connector and then mounting the access point directly to the wall or mounting bracket as shown in the diagram next page 3 8 96 52mm Hole pattern for mounting the XAP 1020 directly to the wall WALL 75 19 05mm Sc...

Page 13: ...at POE injectors A POE injector is included with the device To apply power simply connect the opposite end of the Ethernet cable to which the access point is already connected to the provided POE injector or other POE switch or injector An Ethernet cable length of up to 300 feet can be used DO NOT yet apply power to the POE injector or switch NOTE Category 5 super Category 5 or Category 6 unshield...

Page 14: ...injector and plug it in to a standard AC power outlet Or if plugging into a POE switch turn the switch or appropriate port on The network source device can also now be powered back on NOTE If your Internet source Router or Switch is a POE enabled device and connected via POE it can be plugged directly into the access point without the need to run a separate POE injector 4 5 6 LED Visual Verificati...

Page 15: ...d with internal DHCP server If connected to the Luxul XBR 2300 Enterprise Dual WAN Router IP address configuration will be automatic Otherwise the IP address of the computer for login and configuration will need to be manually configured The table below lists the default parameters of the XAP 1020 Parameter Default Value Default IP address 192 168 0 11 Default user name admin Default password admi...

Page 16: ...d password default user name is admin and default password is admin and then click OK to login to the Quick Setup window 5 2 Quick Setup Quick Setup For most installations it is expected that the Quick Setup page will be sufficient to optimally configure and deploy the XAP 1020 Wi Fi network The Quick Setup page consists of the following ...

Page 17: ... IP Address An IP address is a numerical label assigned to each device on the net work This field shows the IP address that is assigned to the XAP 1020 To ensure plug and play capability with other Luxul networking products the IP Address is automatically defaulted to 192 168 0 11 If desired the user can set this to a differ ent static IP Address To change the IP address of the Access Point simply...

Page 18: ...n existing network as a client device Bridge Root Sets the AP into Bridge Root mode allowing Bridge Clients to connect regular client devices cannot connect to this mode Bridge Client Sets the AP into Bridge Client mode allowing it to connect to a Bridge Root regular client devices cannot connect to this mode Operating Mode Sets the Operating Mode of the Access Point the available options are Acce...

Page 19: ...l encryption is automatically set to 128 bits AES and TKIP AES respectively For WPA there are three options AES TKIP and TKIP AES When set to WPA it is recommended that TKIP AES be used To change the Encryption click the drop down menu and select the desired encryption type Once all options are selected click Save and then Reboot for the change to take effect WEP Key This field only shows while in...

Page 20: ...own menu select Disabled then click Save and then Reboot for the change to take effect Wireless Mode Sets the type of 802 11 wireless network to be broadcast Available modes are 802 11g 802 11gn The default setting is 802 11gn and is recommended for optimal performance of all types of devices in the network Use the 11g Mode ONLY if there are 802 11b g client devices in the network that will not co...

Page 21: ...annel Sets the primary channel of the access point when using the 20 40MHz Channel Width Secondary Channel Sets the secondary channel of the access point when using the 20 40MHz Channel Width note the choices will be limited by the primary channel selected If making any change to the Wireless Settings select Save and then Reboot for the settings to take effect 5 3 2 Wireless Profiles Wireless Prof...

Page 22: ...cast This gives you the option to hid the Network Name only allow ing devices that already have the profile saved to see and connect to the AP Security Mode Sets the wireless security encryption mode Encryption This field only shows while in WPA mode It is used to select the encryption method WPA will use default is TKIP AES WEP Key This field only shows while in WEP mode Allows the input of a 128...

Page 23: ...e Mode Bridge Root Sets the Bridge AP to root mode this is the connection to the main network usually with Internet feed When setting the AP in Root Bridge Mode the MAC address of the Root is dis played you will need this for the Bridge Client device s Write down the Root Bridge s MAC address Now configure the name of the Bridge SSID Security Mode and Passphrase Then simply click Save and then Reb...

Page 24: ...se formatting issues that will prevent the bridge from connecting Now simply match the SSID Security Mode and Passphrase configured on the Root Bridge Then simply click Save and Reboot to apply the changes the Luxul AP will now start running in Bridge Client mode passing data between the two bridged points NOTE Bridge mode allows all device MAC addressing to be preserved and will not allow for cli...

Page 25: ...match on the Bridge Root and Bridge Client devices 5 5 Administration Administrator Login Sets the password for Administrator access to the web management interface When connecting to the Access Point through the web interface the user is prompted for a User ID this is always admin and Password the default value is admin It is HIGHLY recommended to change to a secure password when initially config...

Page 26: ...pgrade of the firmware on the XAP 1020 To check for firmware updates visit www luxul com support 1 Go to the Luxul website and download the new version of firmware 2 Click Browse to locate the firmware file on your computer 3 Click Upgrade to perform the update CAUTION Do not power off the access point or computer being used during the upgrade or the access point may be damaged ...

Page 27: ...values and custom changes or settings that have been made to default settings It is recommended to backup current settings prior to performing a Factory Default To restore factory defaults select Yes in the drop down menu and then select Save and then Reboot for the settings to take effect CAUTION Restoring default configuration will re set all of your settings to factory defaults The XAP 1020 wil...

Page 28: ...ore those settings click Browse and select the backup file on your Computer and then click Restore CAUTION It can take several minutes to complete the restoration To avoid errors during the restoration do not power off the XAP 1020 or computer being used At the end of restoration the XAP 1020 will restart 5 6 QoS QoS The XAP 1020 is automatically configured to take advantage of Wireless Multi Medi...

Page 29: ...attached wireless devices 6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE The device complies with internationally recognized standards covering human exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio devices This equipment also complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna sh...

Page 30: ... that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized The end user must avoid any extended human RF exposure directly in front of the device up to a distance of 20cm when unit is on When servicing the equipment and selecting a location for the antennas it is im portant to note that a minimum distance of 20cm is required between personnel and the device or antenna to comply wit...

Page 31: ...uipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 6 4 Radio Transmitters Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must a...

Page 32: ...oducts may be discontinued without notice luxul com APPENDIX 1 TECHNICAL SUPPORT For any problems during the installation or configuration of your XAP 1020 contact support luxul com for help To check for firmware updates visit http luxul com firmware Technical Support Tel 801 822 5450 Email support luxul com Contact Information Luxul Corporation 14203 Minuteman Drive Suite 201 Draper UT 84020 1685...

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