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User Guide

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XAP-1032 Front View 

Status Indicators: 

The XAP-1032 has four LEDs, positioned horizontally on the bottom right side of 
the front of the access point. When viewed left to right, LEDs are as follows: 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 
(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 
(LAN Status 
Link/Activity)

On

There is an active Ethernet connection 

Flashing

Indicates Ethernet activity

Off

There is no active Ethernet connection

Summary of Contents for Xen XAP-1032

Page 1: ...ed Multi Wing or Extra Large Installations 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 802 11b g n Wireless Access Point 802 11b g n Wireless Access Point Use the XAP 1032 to ...

Page 2: ...s 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 ta...

Page 3: ...ntents 7 3 3 Safety Information 8 4 HARDWARE 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 26 6 1 Health and Safety Recommendations 26 6 2 RF Exposure Guidelines 26 6 3 Radio Freque...

Page 4: ...11b g and or 802 11n can sustain maximum data rates and improved overall performance at significantly greater distances The XAP 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 1032 is also XenConnect enabled for optimal per formance and installation simplicity when deployed toget...

Page 5: ...oad protection Attach only approved power cords to the device Verify that the power connector and socket are accessible at all times during the operation of the equipment Do not work 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 ventilati...

Page 6: ...8 54Mbps MCS5 7 2 401 2 473GHz IEEE802 11b Up to 36dBm EIRP 30dBm 1 11Mbps Available Receive Gain 2 401 2 473GHz IEEE802 11g n Up to 18dBm 2 401 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...

Page 7: ...ments Devices Supporting 802 11b 802 11g or 802 11n 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 CAT5 Ethernet Cable AC Power Socket 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Internet Connection to View Documentation Online 3 2 Package Contents XAP 1032 Wireless Access Point Two 7dBi Circular Polarized Directional Antennas Two Antenna Wall Mount Brackets Two C...

Page 8: ...nction 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 The XAP 1032 contains no user serviceable parts If the access point is not working properly contact your dealer and ask for help DO NOT attempt to disassemble...

Page 9: ...hen viewed left to right LEDs are as follows 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 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 LAN Status...

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 1032 radio is active 4 2 Top View The Top of the XAP 1032 provides 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 the XAP 1032 has tw...

Page 11: ...ure 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 ballasts CRT monitors televisions etc and free from vibration dust and direct sun light 4 4 Hardw...

Page 12: ... Once 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 1032 to a wall Install Included Rubber Feet in the Impressions in the bottom of the XAP 1032 4 4 3 Antenna Installation and Placement The XAP 1032 includes two 7dBi Circular Polarized directional antennas Adjustable mounti...

Page 13: ...0mm 197 5mm This side Mounts against wall Mounting hole pattern to secure the XAP 1032 antenna mount to a wall XAP 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: ...ecting the Ethernet Cable With the XAP 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: ...rnet Source Note that the Luxul device is not 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 ...

Page 16: ...ill only be on if the access point is set to function in bridge mode LEDs on the front of the XAP 1032 5 CONFIGURATION 5 1 Login The XAP 1032 is 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 table below l...

Page 17: ...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 address will be needed in order to access...

Page 18: ... necessary 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 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 ...

Page 19: ...PA 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 Once all options are selected click Save and then Reboot for the change to take effect WEP Key This field only...

Page 20: ...c 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 broadcast a wireless signal To Disable the Wireless Radio click the dropdown menu select Disabled then...

Page 21: ...devices in the network are 802 11n and capable of supporting 40MHz channels Channel Width Sets the width of the 802 11n channel Available widths are 20MHz only available for 11g and 11gnHT20 modes 40MHZ only available for 11gnHT40 and 11gnHT40 20 40MHz Auto available for all modes The default and recommended setting is 20 40 MHz Auto to provide maximum performance to all client devices and to avoi...

Page 22: ...ile in WEP mode Allows the input of a 128 bit WEP key WPA Passphrase Sets the passphrase for wireless network access NOTE If no Network Name SSID is specified the profile is not active 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 are not accessible to each other i e Home Guest Contro...

Page 23: ...being used during the upgrade or the access point may be damaged 5 4 2 Factory Defaults Factory Defaults Use this page to return the XAP 1032 to the original default set tings 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 f...

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

Page 25: ...age displays basic setup information of the configuration and status of the AP including Firmware Version Hardware Model Uptime Connection Type IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway LAN MAC Address Wireless Mode Wireless MAC Address Network Name SSID Channel Width Channel and type of Security 5 6 2 Connected Clients Connected Clients This page displays the MAC Address Speed and Signal Strength of...

Page 26: ...Hazardous Atmospheres You are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio devices in fuel depots chemical plants etc and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Safety in Hospitals Wireless devices transmit radio frequency energy and may affect medical electrical equipment When installed adjacent to other equipment it is advised ...

Page 27: ... Requirements FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal lation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruct...

Page 28: ...onditions 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 Fo...

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