Simply Connected User Guide XAP-1040 Luxul High Performance Outdoor 802.11b/g/n Wireless Access Point Use the XAP-1040 to: AP Provide a High Performance Outdoor 802.11n Wi-Fi Network Setup a Superior Point-to-Point or Point-to-Multipoint Bridge Link Increase Mobile Client Device Network Sensitivity and Performance Simplify Installation While Minimizing Setup Time and Expense Eliminate Client Device Roaming Issues luxul.
User Guide LUXUL HIGH PERFORMANCE OUTDOOR 802.11b/g/n Wireless Access Point Model Number: XAP-1040 FCC ID: W59XAP1040 IC: 8584A-XAP1040 USER GUIDE © 2014 Luxul All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be modified or adapted in any way, for any purposes without permission in writing from Luxul. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. Luxul reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design.
User Guide CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 4 1.1 Warnings 5 1.2 Site Preparation 5 2 XAP-1040 SPECIFICATIONS 6 3 GETTING STARTED 7 3.1 System Requirements 7 3.2 Package Contents 7 3.3 Safety Information 7 4 HARDWARE FEATURES AND INSTALLATION 8 4.1 Front View 8 4.2 Rear View 9 4.3 Bottom View 9 4.4 Inside View 9 4.5 Environmental Requirements 12 4.6 Hardware Installation 12 5 CONFIGURATION 15 5.1 Login 15 5.2 Quick Setup 16 5.3 Wireless 19 5.4 Bridge Setup 22 5.
User Guide 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Luxul High Performance Outdoor 802.11n Wireless Access Point (XAP-1040). The XAP-1040 provides superior Wi-Fi coverage for outdoor areas while maintaining an unobtrusive profile for use in residential and commercial Wi-Fi installations. The ruggedly elegant XAP-1040 is weather resistant to IP-66 specifications and can be installed directly on a wall or on a pole with the included mounting bracket.
User Guide Enabled for Maximum Compatibility and Performance with Other Luxul Products 1.1 Warnings Read all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct equipment installation before connecting the XAP-1040 to its power source. Remove jewelry and watches before installing this equipment. Verify that the unit is grounded before connecting it to the power source. Verify that any device connected to this unit is properly wired and grounded.
User Guide 2 XAP-1040 SPECIFICATIONS Standards Hardware RF Information Available Transmit Power IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11b/g IEEE 802.3af IP-66 LAN Port: 1 RJ45 10/100 Mbps data and power input 7dBi Circular Polarized Directional Antenna LEDs: All LEDs are internal and not visible when cover plate is in place (Power, WLAN active, LAN link/activity, Bridge mode active). Frequency Band: 2.401 – 2.473GHz Operating Channels: 11 2.401 – 2.473GHz (IEEE802.
User Guide Temperature Range Operating Humidity Mechanical Weight Operating: -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C) Storage: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) 5% to 95% (Non-condensing) Dimensions WxHxD: 7.9” (200mm) x 7.5” (190mm) x 3.15” (80mm) Item: 1.2 lbs With Packaging: 2 lbs 3 GETTING STARTED 3.1 System Requirements Devices Supporting 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n Web Browser (Microsoft IE 8.0 and up, Mozilla Firefox 10 and up, Safari 2.0 and up, Google Chrome 4.
User Guide Accessories of this access point, such as mounting screws, the POE injector and power supply may be dangerous to small children under 3 years of age. KEEP All ACCESSORIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN! The access point may become hot when in use for extended 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.
User Guide 4.2 Rear View The rear of the XAP-1040 provides various mounting options. It is designed to mount optimally to a wall or pole using the included mounting bracket and hardware. XAP-1040 Rear View 4.3 Bottom View The bottom of the XAP-1040 provides one RJ-45 connection that is used to deliver both power and data to the access point. When installation is complete, a weather resistant RJ-45 connector gland will cover the RJ-45 connection. XAP-1040 Bottom View 4.
User Guide For troubleshooting, functional validation or system Reset, you will need to open the XAP-1040. To do so, remove the 4 screws at the back of the unit. After doing so, carefully lift the base up and to the right as demonstrated below: View of XAP-1040 Opened CAUTION: Before removing the cover and/or attempting to service the XAP-1040, be sure to unplug all cables and dismount the device.
User Guide Reset Button Reset Button and LED Location Status Indicators: With the unit facing down and the base moved to the right as shown above, the XAP-1040 has four LEDs, positioned horizontally on the bottom, left side of the board. When viewed left to right, LEDs are as follows: 1) Bridge Mode (Green); 2) WLAN Status (Blue); 3) LAN Link/Activity (Amber); and 4) Power (Green).
User Guide Reset Button: The Reset button is used to clear the current settings of the XAP-1040 and restore factory default settings. To Restore the Default Settings: With the XAP-1040 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-1040 will be set to factory defaults. CAUTION: Pressing and holding the Reset button will remove any custom configurations done to the XAP-1040. 4.
User Guide XAP-1040 Suggested Mounting Location 4.6.2 Mounting the Access Point on a Wall or Pole The XAP-1040 can be mounted directly to a wall or pole using the included mounting bracket. 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 pole as shown in the diagram below: The XAP-1040 mount assembles as show above.
User Guide RJ-45 Connector Gland assembly NOTE: Category-5, super Category-5 or Category-6 unshielded twisted pair (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6 UTP) cables should be used. For best results, it is recommended that CAT5e or CAT6 shielded twisted pair be used to ensure stable data transmission at highest data rates. Once the RJ45 Connector Gland has been assembled and the Ethernet Cable has been terminated, the cable can now be plugged into the XAP-1040.
User Guide POE Injector Poe Device Ferrite Noise Suppresser Data Source Data/Pwr Out Power In Data In Power Source The POE Injector Sends Power and Signal Over One Ethernet Cable 4.6.6 Applying Power Once the Ethernet cables have been properly connected, connect the power supply to the POE 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.
User Guide c. Enter the user name and 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-1040 Wi-Fi network. The Quick Setup page consists of the following: DHCP Client: Enabled or Disabled.
User Guide NOTE: DHCP is set as Disabled by default and is the recommended setting in order to ensure optimal communications with all Luxul devices on the network. IP Address: An IP address is a numerical label assigned to each device on the network. This field shows the IP address that is assigned to the XAP-1040. To ensure plug and play capability with other Luxul networking products, the IP Address is automatically defaulted to 192.168.0.14.
User Guide 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) Network Name (SSID): Sets the name of the Wireless Network. Default name is Luxul. It is recommended 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.
User Guide WPA Passphrase: This sets the passphrase used by client devices to connect to the wireless network when using WPA Security Mode. For WPA the passphrase: Must be a minimum of 8, maximum of 63 characters Can contain spaces or special characters (i.e. @#$%&*) To change the WPA Passphrase, simply type in the desired passphrase, click Save, then Reboot for the change to take effect.
User Guide 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 connect in 802.11gn Mode. Channel Width: Sets the width of the 802.11n channel. Available widths are: 20MHz (available for both modes) 20/40MHz (only available for 802.
User Guide Wireless Profiles: This page allows configuration of up to 8 Wireless Network SSID’s: Operating Mode: Sets the Operating Mode of the Access Point the available options are; Access Point: Allows client devices to connect (default mode) Client: Allows the AP to connect to an 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 a
User Guide NOTE: If no Network Name (SSID) is specified, the profile is not active. 5.4 Bridge Setup 5.4.1 Client Mode Client: Connects to an existing wireless network as a client device When setting the AP in Client Mode you will enter the Name (SSID) of the Network it will connect to, the Security Mode that Network uses and the Passphrase needed to connect. Then simply click Save and Reboot to apply the changes, the Luxul AP will now connect as a client device.
User Guide When setting the AP in Root Bridge Mode the MAC address of the Root is displayed 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, the Luxul AP will now start running in Bridge Root mode allowing Bridge Client devices to connect.
User Guide When setting the AP in Bridge Client Mode the MAC address from the Root Bridge will need to be entered in the Root AP MAC Address field. NOTE: We recommend manually entering the MAC address as cut and paste operations 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.
User Guide 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.
User Guide Firmware Upgrade: This page allows for the upgrade of the firmware on the XAP1040. 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.
User Guide 5.5.3 Backup/Restore Backup/Restore: This page is used to create a backup of the XAP-1040 configuration and Restore the configuration at a later time if desired. The 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.
User Guide 5.7 Status 5.7.1 Basic Status Basic Status: This page displays basic setup information of the configuration and status of the AP including: Firmware Version, Hardware Model, Uptime, 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.
User Guide 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 shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
User Guide When servicing the equipment and selecting a location for the antennas, it is important to note that a minimum distance of 20cm is required between personnel and the device or antenna to comply with the radio frequency exposure limit. The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
User Guide 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 accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 6.5 Industry Canada (RSS-Gen Issue 2) This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
luxul.com APPENDIX 1: TECHNICAL SUPPORT For any problems during the installation or configuration of your XAP-1040, 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 Tel: 801-822-5450 Information on this document supersedes all previous versions. Products and documents subject to change without notice.
