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XAP-1500

a: 14203 Minuteman Drive, Suite 201, Draper, UT 84020-1685 | luxul.com | 801-822-5450

LUX-UG-XAP-1500  Vers: 07314

1 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Luxul XAP-1500 - High Power Dual-Band 
Wireless Low Profile Access Point. The XAP-1500 is designed for use in residential and 
commercial Wi-Fi installations—delivering optimal wireless network performance. With 
this high powered, concurrent dual-band wireless access point, wireless devices that 
are compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n can sustain high data rates and improved overall 
performance at significantly greater distances. 

The XAP-1500 features Luxul’s web based management interface. provides a simple 
method for setting up the wireless network. The XAP-1500 is also enabled for instal-
lation simplicity when installed with Luxul Routers, Gigabit Switches, and other Luxul 
products. 

XAP-1500 Features:

 

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Highest FCC Approved Performance (Effective EIRP 36dBm) for Farther Reaching 

Signal and Maximum Data Rates 

 

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Complies with IEEE 802.11n Standard. Backward Compatible with IEEE 802.11a/b/g 

 

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Supports WMM QoS Functionality to Prioritize Multimedia Traffic 

 

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Enhanced Multi-Level Security with WPA-PSK (TKIP, AES, TKIP & AES), WPA2-PSK (AES), 

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Personal (TKIP & AES) and 128-bit WEP 

 

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Supports up to 12 SSIDs - 6 on 2.4GHz and 6 on 5GHz with Individual Security Settings

 

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Multiple SSIDs Support with VLAN Tagging (1 VLAN per SSID)

 

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Single Cable Installation with PoE (requires the use of enclosed injector) 

 

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Firmware Upgradeable 

 

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Easy 3 Step Setup through Web-based User Interface 

 

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Enabled for Maximum Compatibility and Performance with  

other Luxul Products

 

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Install on Wall, Ceiling or Desktop

1.1 Warnings

 

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Read all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct equip-
ment installation before connecting this device to its power source.

 

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Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical circuit.

 

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Verify that the electrical circuits have appropriate overload protection.

 

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Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device, and that ambient tempera-
tures meet equipment operation specifications.

 

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Products outside the approved configurations may be in violation of Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules.

Summary of Contents for XAP-1500

Page 1: ... Coverage and Eliminate Client Device Roaming Issues with Fewer APs Maximize Data Rates with Concurrent Dual Band 2 4GHz and 5GHz Technology Optimize VoIP Streaming Media and Other Demanding Applications Create a Secure Guest Network Simplify Wi Fi Installation while Minimizing Setup Time and Costs Minimize Unsightly Cables and Equipment ...

Page 2: ...nd 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 note of CAUTION Care is required Disregarding a cautio...

Page 3: ...2 Site Preparation 5 2 XAP 1500 SPECIFICATIONS 5 3 GETTING STARTED 6 3 1 System Requirements 6 3 2 Package Contents 6 4 HARDWARE FEATURES AND INSTALLATION 7 4 1 Front View 7 4 2 Rear View 8 4 3 Environmental Requirements 8 4 4 Hardware Installation 9 5 CONFIGURATION 11 5 1 Login 11 5 2 Quick Setup 12 5 3 Wireless 15 5 4 Network 18 5 5 Administration 19 5 6 Status 25 5 6 2 Connections 26 6 REGULATO...

Page 4: ... IEEE 802 11n Standard Backward Compatible with IEEE 802 11a b g Supports WMM QoS Functionality to Prioritize Multimedia Traffic Enhanced Multi Level Security with WPA PSK TKIP AES TKIP AES WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Personal TKIP AES and 128 bit WEP Supports up to 12 SSIDs 6 on 2 4GHz and 6 on 5GHz with Individual Security Settings Multiple SSIDs Support with VLAN Tagging 1 VLAN per SSID Singl...

Page 5: ...ied signal transmission 2 XAP 1500 SPECIFICATIONS Standards Compliance 802 11n 900Mbps Interface Two 10 100 1000M Ports Antenna Three Internal 5GHz and Three Internal 2 4GHz High Performance Antennas Button Reset button Power PoE Injector Included Dimensions D x H in mm 8 x1 203 2x25 4 LEDs Power 2 4GHz 5GHz Can be turned Off On Via User Interface Wireless and Other Features Frequency Concurrent 2...

Page 6: ...hese safety instructions The XAP 1500 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 bathroom Take care to minimize exposure to excessive heat or moisture DO NOT pull any connected cable with fo...

Page 7: ...led or disabled through the user interface The LEDs are enabled by default XAP 1500 Front View Status Indicators The following table describes the LED functionality Indicator Description Power On The power is on Off No power check power connections 2 4 GHz Status Flashing Indicates 2 4 GHz wireless activity Off The wireless radio is not active and wireless access is disabled 5 GHz Status Flashing ...

Page 8: ...d be reset to factory defaults CAUTION Please note that pressing and holding the Reset button will remove any custom configurations done to the XAP 1500 4 3 Environmental Requirements Ethernet cable to PoE injector to provide Power and Data to the XAP 1500 A device with a Web browser Supported Web browser versions include Microsoft IE 9 0 and up Safari 5 1 and up Mozilla Firefox 24 and up and Goog...

Page 9: ...irect sun light 4 4 Hardware Installation 4 4 1 Access Point Placement This XAP 1500 uses an omnidirectional antenna The ideal placement is the center of the desired coverage area 4 4 2 Mounting the Access Point on a Wall or Ceiling The XAP 1500 may be installed on a wall ceiling or desktop flat surface A separate mounting ring is included for ease of installation The Quick Install Guide QIG has a...

Page 10: ... used For best results it is recommended that CAT6 shielded twisted pair be used to ensure stable data transmission at highest data rates 4 4 4 Connecting to the Internet Source Note that this Luxul device is not a router and in most installations will be connected to a Router or Switch in order to deliver Internet access To do so connect the PoE injector to the desired Internet source using anoth...

Page 11: ...ddress If your computer is on a different subnet it may need to be manually configured to be on the 192 168 0 xx network The table below lists the default parameters of the XAP 1500 Parameter Default Value Default IP address 192 168 0 16 Default user name admin Default password admin Login to the XAP 1500 Wireless Access Point with the following steps 1 Be sure the XAP 1500 is properly installed a...

Page 12: ...network If DHCP is enabled on the Access Point it will no longer use the static address set by Luxul at time of manufacturing and will request a Dynamic IP Address from the Router sometimes referred to as the Gateway When DHCP is enabled on the Access Point the new IP address will be needed in order to access the web management interface The router web interface can be used to look up the IP addre...

Page 13: ...d the user can set this to a different static Subnet Mask Default Gateway A gateway is a router on the network that connects two or more networks together Typically the gateway router connects the local area network LAN to the Internet WAN The Internet Service Provider ISP often provides a physical device usually a DSL modem or cable modem that connects to the gateway with an Ethernet cable thus c...

Page 14: ...PA mode For WEP and WPA2 and WPA WPA2 Personal encryption is automatically set to 64 128 bits AES TKIP and TKIP AES respectively For WPA there are three options AES TKIP and TKIP AES When set to WPA it is recommended that 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 ta...

Page 15: ... for the settings to take effect 5 3 Wireless 5 3 1 Basic Wireless Settings Basic Wireless Settings This screen allows the modification of the following basic settings for the wireless network Wireless Radio This field is used to Enable and Disable the wireless network and is set to Enabled by default If the Radio is Disabled the Access Point will not broad cast a wireless signal in the selected b...

Page 16: ... widths are w w 20MHz available for both modes w w 20 40MHz Auto only available for 11n g mode The default and recommended setting is 20MHz on 2 4GHz and 40MHz on 5GHz to provide maximum performance to all client devices and to avoid any potential client issues Channel This field allows the user to set which 2 4GHz or 5GHz channel to use For 2 4GHz the default is set to Channel 6 and is the recomm...

Page 17: ... name of the Wireless Network If the SSID is not set on a profile the name of the network will not be broadcast NOTE You will see the profile that was setup during Quick Setup SSID Broadcast Enables or Disables the broadcast of the SSID configured this allows you to hide an available network Security Mode Sets the wireless security encryption mode Encryption This field only shows while in WPA mode...

Page 18: ...tch is required to fully utilize this feature see the Luxul XMS 1024 XMS 1024P or XMS 1008P NOTE VLAN ID only shows as an available option when VLAN Tagging is enabled To change or set a VLAN ID simply enter a number from 1 6 then click Save and then Reboot for the change to take effect NOTE Removing all SSID s from VLAN ID 1 will result in the AP no longer allowing access to the web management pa...

Page 19: ...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 configuring the Access Point To change the password simply enter the new password confirm the password then click Save and then Reboot for the...

Page 20: ...he upgrade or the access point may be damaged 2 Upgrades should be performed over an ethernet connection Factory Defaults Use this page to return the XAP 1500 to the original default settings Please note that using this feature will reset ALL 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 Defa...

Page 21: ... backup file can also be used to set up multiple Luxul Access Points using the same configuration Click Backup to save the current configuration settings as a file To restore 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 15...

Page 22: ... 1500 Vers 07314 System Log This screen displays a log file created by the Access Point The system log file can be useful in diagnosing problems You can save the latest entries in the log file and view them through a standard viewing tool NOTE When the AP is rebooted all previous log messages are lost ...

Page 23: ...rks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners LED Control This page allows you to turn the LEDs on the Access Point on or off Simply select enable or disable The change will take effect immediately no need to reboot the Access Point ...

Page 24: ... UG XAP 1500 Vers 07314 Iperf This page allows you to run an Iperf Server feature on the Access Point You can select the time period from 1 2 or 3 hours for the service to be enabled Simply enable or disable the service The change will take effect immediately no need to reboot the Access Point ...

Page 25: ...rs 5 6 Status 5 6 1 Basic Status Basic Status This page displays basic setup information of the configuration and status of the AP including Firmware Version Hardware Model Uptime IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway LAN MAC Address Wireless Mode Wireless MAC Address Network Name SSID Channel Width Channel and type of Security ...

Page 26: ...damage and may violate regulatory approvals Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate the equipment The equipment version marketed in the U S is restricted to usage of channels 1 11 only on 2 4 GHz and channels 36 48 149 161 on 5 GHz Health and Safety Recommendations Warnings for the use of Wireless Devices Pleas...

Page 27: ...ot operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected this behavior may cause damage to the radio Remote and Standalone Antenna Configurations To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements antennas that are mounted externally at remote locations or operating near users at stand alone desktop of similar configurations must operate with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm...

Page 28: ...vice may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareilsradio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil...

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