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XAP-1030

Luxul Commercial Grade Omni

802.11b/g/n Wireless Access Point

Use the XAP-1030 to:

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Provide a Centrally Located High Performance Wi-Fi Network

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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-1030

Page 1: ...ss Point Use the XAP 1030 to Provide a Centrally Located High Performance Wi Fi Network 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 ...

Page 2: ...d 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 note of ...

Page 3: ...tion 7 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 15 5 1 Login 15 5 2 Quick Setup 16 5 3 Wireless 19 5 4 Bridge Setup 22 5 5 Administration 25 5 7 Status 28 6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 29 6 1 Health and Safety Recommendations 29 6 2 RF Exposure Guidelines 29 6 3 Radio Frequency ...

Page 4: ...The XAP 1030 features Luxul s web based management interface Provides a power ful yet simple method for setting up and optimizing the wireless network The XAP 1030 is also enabled for optimal performance and installation simplicity when deployed together with Luxul Routers Gigabit Switches and other Luxul products XAP 1030 Features Implements Patented Technology for Enhanced Throughput and Coverag...

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: ...GHz 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 WPA2 PSK Au...

Page 7: ...ntact the reseller from whom you purchased for return replacement 3 3 Safety Information To maintain the safety of users and property follow these safety instructions The XAP 1030 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 h...

Page 8: ...30 high powered access point is designed for optimal performance as well as for simple and efficient installation and setup It implements Luxul s high performance technology and is packaged for installation on a shelf or wall It can also be placed discreetly in a closet attic or other non public area Note that the signal generated by the XAP 1030 is Omnidirectional and the unit should be placed in...

Page 9: ...eless access is enabled Off The wireless radio is not active and wireless access is disabled LAN Link Activity On There is an active Ethernet connection Flashing Indicates Ethernet activity Off There is no active Ethernet connection Power On The power is on Off No power check power connections At startup the Green Power LED will stay on while the amber LAN Link light flashes The blue LED will come...

Page 10: ...mental Requirements Ethernet cable to provide Power and Data to the XAP 1030 A computer supporting TCP IP and equipped with a Web browser Supported Web browser versions include Microsoft IE 8 Firefox 4 Safari 5 Google Chrome 5 The Web browser is used to configure the XAP 1030 The XAP 1030 uses 36 57VDC power The POE injector power supply requires AC 100V 240V 50Hz 60Hz Temperature of the operating...

Page 11: ...age For maximum efficiency it should be placed as close as pos sible in the center of the area in which you would like to provide coverage XAP 1030 Coverage Pattern 4 4 2 Mounting the Access Point on a Wall The XAP 1030 can be mounted directly to a wall It can also be placed on a desktop shelf or other flat surface Once the location has been selected mounting the ac cess point directly to the wall...

Page 12: ...is leaning the pattern produced by it will lean as well NOTE Regardless of how the XAP 1030 is mounted be sure to orient the antenna vertically as demonstrated in the diagrams above 4 4 4 Connecting the Ethernet Cable With the XAP 1030 properly mounted and the Antenna installed you can now plug the Ethernet Cable into the RJ 45 connector NOTE Category 5 super Category 5 or Category 6 unshielded tw...

Page 13: ... Ethernet cable that plugs into the POE device To install it simply unsnap the plastic fasteners place it on the Ethernet cable as demonstrated below and re snap the plastic fasteners to secure it in place 4 4 6 Connecting to the Internet Source 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 t...

Page 14: ...s indicating Ethernet activity Once the WLAN LED is solid blue the XAP 1030 is ready to receive connections from wireless devices The Green BRG LED at the right will only be on if the access point is set to function in bridge mode LEDs on the front of the XAP 1030 5 CONFIGURATION 5 1 Login The XAP 1030 is not equipped with internal DHCP server If connected to the Luxul XBR 2300 Enterprise Dual WAN...

Page 15: ...ick 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 1030 Wi Fi network The Quick Setup page consists of the following DHCP Client Enabled or Disabled DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is used to automatically assign an IP Addresses to a device on the...

Page 16: ... effect When connecting to the Access Point through the web interface the NEW IP Address must be used NOTE Each device on the same network must have a unique IP address If the Access Point is assigned an IP address already in use it will result in an IP address conflict that will need to be resolved manually For optimal communications with all Luxul devices on the network it is recommended that IP...

Page 17: ...ded to change the SSID from the default name The SSID is case sensitive and can contain 2 32 alphanumeric characters Spaces Special characters i e To change the SSID of the wireless network simply type the desired name click Save and then Reboot for the change to take effect Security Mode Sets the wireless security encryption mode It is HIGHLY recommended to change the Security Mode and use the hi...

Page 18: ... only shows while in WEP mode and sets the WEP key to be used in the network WEP 128 bit keys require 26 characters Allowed characters are numbers 0 9 and letters a f There are WEP key generators online that can automatically create a key To change the WEP Key simply enter the 26 character key then click Save and then Reboot for the change to take effect WPA Passphrase This sets the passphrase use...

Page 19: ...pdown 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 ...

Page 20: ...selecting 20 40MHz Channel Width Primary Channel 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 e...

Page 21: ... of the network will not be broadcast NOTE Profile 1 is set during Quick Setup SSID Broadcast 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 defa...

Page 22: ...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 Reboot to apply the changes...

Page 23: ...s have been known to cause 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 an...

Page 24: ... 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 configuring the Access Point T...

Page 25: ...ws for the upgrade of the firmware on the XAP 1030 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 5 5 2 F...

Page 26: ...ve 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 1030 will now have the default IP address 192 168 0 1...

Page 27: ...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 1030 or computer being used At the end of restoration the XAP 1030 will restart 5 6 QoS QoS The XAP 1030 is automatically configured to take advant...

Page 28: ...us 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 7 2 Connected Clients Connected Clients This page displays the MAC Address Speed and Signal Strength of all currently attached wireless devices LUX UG XAP 1030 073141114...

Page 29: ...vices Potentially 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 equipm...

Page 30: ...een 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 instructions may cause harmful interference to...

Page 31: ...erference including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio 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 doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brou...

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 1030 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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