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XAP-1031/1032

Luxul Xen™ Commercial Grade Dual Directional

802.11b/g/n Wireless Access Point

Use the XAP-1031/1032 to:

OptimizeXWi-FiXCoverageXinXL-Shaped,XMulti-WingXorXExtraXLargeX

InstallationsX

DeliverX“WholeXHome”XorXOfficeX802.11nXWi-FiXCoverageXWithXaX

SingleXAccessXPointXX

IncreaseXMobileXClientXDeviceXNetworkXSensitivityXandX

Performance

SimplifyXInstallationXWhileXMinimizingXSetupXTimeXandXExpenseX

XEliminateXClientXDeviceXRoamingXIssues

Summary of Contents for Xen XAP-1031

Page 1: ...32 to X X Optimize Wi Fi Coverage in L Shaped Multi Wing or Extra Large Installations X X Deliver Whole Home or Office 802 11n Wi Fi Coverage With a Single Access Point X X Increase Mobile Client Device Network Sensitivity and Performance X X Simplify Installation While Minimizing Setup Time and Expense X X Eliminate Client Device Roaming Issues AP ...

Page 2: ...ights 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 shoul...

Page 3: ...dware Features and Installation 8 4 1 Front View 8 4 2 Top View 10 4 3 Rear View 10 4 3 Environmental Requirements 11 4 4 Hardware Installation 11 5 Configuration 16 5 1 Login 16 5 2 Quick Setup 17 5 3 Wireless 20 5 4 Maintenance 22 5 6 Status 25 6 Regulatory Compliance 27 6 1 Health and Safety Recommendations 27 6 2 RF Exposure Guidelines 27 6 3 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements FCC 28 6 ...

Page 4: ...11n can sustain maximum data rates and improved overall performance at significantly greater distances The XAP 1031 1032 features Luxul s XenSmart web based management interface XenSmart provides a powerful yet simple method for setting up and optimizing the wireless network The XAP 1031 1032 is also XenConnect enabled for optimal performance and installation simplicity when deployed together with...

Page 5: ...s to the device X X Verify that the power connector and socket are accessible at all times during the operation of the equipment X X Do not work with power circuits in dimly lit spaces X X Do not install this equipment or work with its power circuits during thunder storms or other weather conditions that could cause a power surge X X Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device and that ...

Page 6: ...wer 2 401 2 473GHz IEEE802 11g n X Up to 36dBm EIRP w w 30dBm 6 9Mbps MCS0 w w 29dBm 12 18Mbps MCS1 2 w w 27dBm 24 36Mbps MCS3 4 w w 26dBm 48 54Mbps MCS5 7 2 401 2 473GHz IEEE802 11b X Up to 36dBm EIRP w w 30dBm 1 11Mbps Available Receive Gain 2 401 2 473GHz IEEE802 11g n X Up to 18dBm 2 401 2 473GHz IEEE802 11b X Up to 18dBm Receive Sensitivity Typical 2 401 2 473GHz IEEE802 11n Up to 91dBm 2 401...

Page 7: ...3 Getting Started 3 1 System Requirements X X Devices Supporting 802 11b 802 11g or 802 11n X X Web Browser Microsoft IE 7 0 and up Mozilla Firefox 1 0 and up Safari 1 0 and up Google Chrome 5 0 and up X X CAT5 Ethernet Cable X X AC Power Socket 100 240 V 50 60 Hz X X Internet Connection to View Documentation Online 3 2 Package Contents X X XAP 1031 1032 Wireless Access Point X X Two 7dBi Circular...

Page 8: ...tended time periods This is normal and is not a malfunction DO NOT install this access point where it will be exposed to paper cloth or other flammable materials If not using the electri cal box included with the unit ALWAYS use a properly shielded and UL listed electrical box for installation X X The XAP 1031 1032 contains no user serviceable parts If the access point is not working properly cont...

Page 9: ...1 Power Green 2 LAN Link Activity Amber 3 WLAN Status Blue and 4 Bridge Mode Green The following table describes the LED functionality Indicator Name Description PWR X Power On The wireless radio is active and wireless access is enabled an active connection to the internet Off The wireless radio is not active and wireless access is disabled LAN X LAN Status X Link Activity On There is an active Et...

Page 10: ... is in default Access Point mode At startup the Green Power LED will stay on while the amber LAN Link light flashes The blue LED will come on once the XAP 1031 1032 radio is active 4 2 Top View The Top of the XAP 1031 1032 provides one or two SMA antenna connectors and one RJ 45 connection that is used to deliver both power and data to the access point XAP 1032 Top View 4 3 Rear View The Rear of t...

Page 11: ...nt away from heat generating devices X X Humidity of the operating environment 5 95 non condensing Do not place the access point in an extremely dirty or damp location X X Keep the access point away from strong electromagnetic fields i e Air Conditioner compressors fluorescent light ballasts CRT monitors televisions etc and free from vibration dust and direct sun light 4 4 Hardware Installation 4 ...

Page 12: ...e the location has been selected mount the access point directly to the wall or place it on a flat surface as demonstrated below 5 5 139 7mm Mounting holes to secure the XAP 1031 1032 to a wall Install Included Rubber Feet in the Impressions in the bottom of the XAP 1031 1032 4 4 3 Antenna Installation and Placement The XAP 1031 1032 include 7dBi Circular Polarized directional antennas Adjustable ...

Page 13: ... hole pattern to secure the XAP 1031 1032 antenna mount to a wall XAP 1031 1032 antenna mount Now connect the antennas using the two Coax cables provided Align the connec tors and turn clock wise until firmly attached DO NOT over tighten Finally aim the antennas towards the desired coverage areas Final installation should look something like the following ...

Page 14: ...g the Ethernet Cable With the XAP 1031 1032 and antennas properly mounted and installed you can now plug the Ethernet Cable into the RJ 45 connector NOTE Category 5 super Category 5 or Category 6 unshielded twisted pair CAT5 CAT5e CAT6 UTP cables can be used For best results it is recommended that Category 6 shielded twisted pair be used to ensure stable data transmission at highest data rates 4 4...

Page 15: ...a router and in most installations will be con nected to a Router or Switch in order to deliver Internet access To do so connect the POE injector or switch to the desired Internet source using another Ethernet cable Be sure the source device is powered off Data Source Power Source Data In Power In Data Pwr Out POE Injector Ferrite Noise Suppresser The POE Injector Sends Power and Signal Over One E...

Page 16: ... if the access point is set to function in bridge mode The LED pattern for the XAP 1031 1032 are the same 5 Configuration 5 1 Login The XAP 1031 1032 are not equipped with internal DHCP server If connected to the Luxul XBR 2300 Enterprise Dual WAN Router configuration will be automatic Otherwise the IP address of the computer for login and configuration will need to be manually configured The tabl...

Page 17: ...nabled or Disabled DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is used to automatically assign an IP Addresses to a device on the 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 addr...

Page 18: ... optimal communications with all Luxul Xen devices on the network it is recommended that IP addresses not be changed unless absolutely necessary X X Subnet Mask To ensure plug and play capability with other Luxul networking products the Subnet Mask is automatically defaulted to 255 255 255 0 If desired the user can set this to a different static Subnet Mask X X Default Gateway A gateway is a route...

Page 19: ...ependent upon the Security Mode selected and this field only shows while in WPA mode For WEP and WPA2 and WPA WPA2 Personal 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 Onc...

Page 20: ... take effect After confirming the desired Quick Setup configuration settings select Save and then Reboot 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 X X Wireless Radio This field is used to Enable and Disable the wireless network and is set to Enabled ...

Page 21: ...20 Mode 11gnHT40 and 11gnHT40 Modes should only be used when all client devices in the network are 802 11n and capable of supporting 40MHz channels X X Channel Width Sets the width of the 802 11n channel Available widths are w w 20MHz only available for 11g and 11gnHT20 modes w w 40MHZ only available for 11gnHT40 and 11gnHT40 w w 20 40MHz Auto available for all modes The default and recommended se...

Page 22: ... TKIP AES X X WEP Key This field only shows while in WEP mode Allows the input of a 128 bit WEP key X X WPA Passphrase Sets the passphrase for wireless network access NOTE If no Network Name SSID is specified the profile is not active X X VLAN ID This field is used to set the Port VLAN Identifier PVID associated with a particular SSID This feature is used to create multiple wireless networks that ...

Page 23: ...nt may be damaged 5 4 2 Factory Defaults Factory Defaults Use this page to return the XAP 1031 1032 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 Default To restore factory defaults select Yes in the drop down...

Page 24: ...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 1031 1032 or computer being used At the end of restoration the XAP 1031 1032 will restart 5 5 QoS QoS The XAP 1031 1032 is automatically configured to take adv...

Page 25: ... type of Security 5 6 2 Connected Clients Connected Clients This page displays the MAC Address Speed and Signal Strength of all currently 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 uncontr...

Page 26: ...ines Safety Information The device complies with internationally recognized stan dards covering human exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio devices Warning Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Radiation The radiated output of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal oper...

Page 27: ...diate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is en...

Page 28: ... suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada Appendix 1 Technical Support For any pro...

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