Loopcomm LP-8096 User Manual

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802.11AC Dual Band

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Basic Settings (5.0GHz) .................................... 20 Security (5.0GHz) ..................................... 22 Advanced Settings (5.0GHz) ..................................23 Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (5.0GHz) ..............................24 Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz) ..............................25 Access Schedule (5.0GHz) ..................................26 Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 3 User Access (MAC Address Filtering) ..............................41 User Access (IP Address Filtering) ................................42 USB Storage ......................................... 43 Local Sharing ......................................43 FTP Server ........................................ 44 Firewall Settings ......................................45 Port Filtering......................................45 Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 4 Dynamic DNS Settings ..................................... 55 System Clock ......................................56 System Logs ......................................57 Upgrade Firmware ....................................58 Save/Reload Settings ....................................59 Password ........................................60 Appendix ......................................... 61 Default Settings ......................................62 Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 5: Notice
Notice This document is issued to guide users how to install and operate LP-8096 802.11AC Dual Band Wireless Router. Please read  the document carefully to avoid any damage which is caused by inappropriate use excluding from the warranty. Loopcomm Technology Inc. reserves the right to revise/update the content of LP-8096 user manual without advance notice.
Page 7: Features
 OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM and 256QAM modulation.  Convolutional Coding Rate: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, and 5/6  Support Network Attached Storage  All Giga RJ45 Ports  Support USB2.0 Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 8: Technical Specification
Google Chrome, Internet Explorer (8.0 and up) or Safari Web • MAC address filtering browser Wireless Access Scheduling: • Specific day and time (2.4GHz or 5.0GHz Separately) Wireless Coverage Control: • 15% - 100% Output Power (2.4GHz or 5.0GHz Separately) Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 9: Getting Started
 802.11ac Dual Band Wireless Router  Two Detachable 5dBi Omnidirectional Antennas  Power Adapter (AC 100-240V, DC 5V/2A)  Two RJ-45 Ethernet Cable  Quick Installation Guide  Product CD  Stand for Vertical Mounting Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 10: Led Indicators
Internet Connection: Indicates when the Dual Band Wireless Router is connected to a broadband modem. The LED will blink when Internet traffic is transmitted or received. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 11: Back Panel Description
USB Port: Attach USB storage devices, such as USB flash drives and external hard drives, for file sharing. Wired Devices: Gigabit RJ-45 ports for connecting to wired computers or network devices. Modem: RJ-45 port for connecting to your Broadband Modem. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 12: Setup Guide
Please Power off the Modem by disconnecting the Modem’s power adapter from the power outlet. If your Modem has a backup battery, remove the backup battery from your Modem. Do NOT power on the Modem until prompted at a later step. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 13 Use the included Ethernet cable and connect one end of the cable to your Modem b) Connect the other end of the cable to the WAN port on the Dual Band Wireless Router Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 15 Connect the included grey network cable to an available port on your computer c) Attach the power adapter to the Dual Band Wireless Router’s PWR port and a power outlet Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 16: Software Configuration
3. If the web menu fails to open, type in the following IP address into your web address bar: http://192.168.3.1 4. When prompted, enter the login and password. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 17 When the web menu appears, click BASIC SETUP and NEXT to proceed with the Smart Setup Wizard. The Smart Setup Wizard will guide you through the following settings: 1. Internet Connection 2. System Clock 3. Wireless Connection Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 18 More advanced users may choose to configure their connections manually by selecting Manual Configuration. DSL users may require additional login information. Select the appropriate connection type and enter the required information. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 20 The System Clock is used for system logs and setting schedules for Internet access. Click Sync to synchronize the System Clock with the time on your computer. Click Next to continue. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 21 The default Security Key (WPA/WPA2) for your wireless network is “wireless”. To change it, enter a new key in the Security Key field. The key must be 8-characters minimum. Click Next to continue. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 22 This process may take up to 1 minute. The page will automatically reload after the countdown. If it does not, you may need to refresh the page manually or check your connection to the Dual Band Wireless Router. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 23 If you have any wired devices that you would like to attach to the Dual Band Wireless Router you may do so now as well. Enjoy your Loopcomm Wireless network. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 24: 5.0Ghz Wifi Settings
"Auto." WMM: Prioritizes multimedia data over the wireless network. Associated Clients: Shows the active users connected wirelessly to your network Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 25 Associated Clients: View all computers and network devices that are connected to your Guest Network wirelessly. To set security settings for the Guest Network go to: 5.0GHz Wi-Fi Settings > Security. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 26: Security (5.0Ghz)
If you are using the Guest Network feature, you will be able to adjust the security settings for those additional network SSIDs here as well. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 27: Advanced Settings (5.0Ghz)
Short GI: If it enabled in 802.11n mode, it will bring the advantage of packet anti-interference. That means the performance will be also greater. WLAN Partition: If it enabled, it will prohibit the communication between clients of LAN. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 28: Wi-Fi Protected Setup - Wps (5.0Ghz)
If your wireless device requests for a PIN number, then use the PIN code located here. Option C: Enter PIN: Some wireless devices require that you use a PIN number to add them to the wireless network. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 29: Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0Ghz)
5.0GHz Home Network will also decrease in range. It is recommended that you test your signal strength after each adjustment. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 30: Access Schedule (5.0Ghz)
Note. Make sure you have already configured your System Clock in order for your schedule to work correctly. Time Zone Settings can be adjusted from the web menu under Management > Time Zone Settings. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 31: 2.4Ghz Wifi Settings
If your performance is unstable, try a different channel number. If you are using a repeater with this network, it is recommended you set a static channel, instead of using "Auto." WMM: Prioritizes multimedia data over the wireless network. Associated Clients: Shows the active users connected wirelessly to your network Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 32 Associated Clients: View all computers and network devices that are connected to your Guest Network wirelessly. To set security settings for the Guest Network go to: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings > Security. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 33: Security (2.4Ghz)
If you are using the Guest Network feature, you will be able to adjust the security settings for those additional network SSIDs here as well. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 34: Advanced Settings (2.4Ghz)
WLAN Partition: If it enabled, it will prohibit the communication between clients of LAN. STBC: Space Time Block Coding improves reception by coding the data stream in blocks. 20/40MHz coexist: If it enabled, it means 20MHz and 40MHz bandwidth will coexist in use. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 35: Wi-Fi Protected Setup - Wps (2.4Ghz)
Option C: Enter PIN: Some wireless devices require that you use a PIN number to add them to the wireless network. If your wireless device has a PIN number, then locate the number and enter in the field, then press Start Pin. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 36: Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4Ghz)
2.4GHz Home Network will also decrease in range. It is recommended that you test your signal strength after each adjustment. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 37: Access Schedule (2.4Ghz)
Make sure you have already configured your System Clock in order for your schedule to work correctly. Time Zone Settings can be adjusted from the web menu under Management > Time Zone Settings. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 38: Network Settings
Set Static DHCP: This allows specific devices to be given a specific IP address each time the device connects to the network. The DHCP server will always assign the same IP address to the same device. This feature is often used for shared devices such as network printers or servers. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 39 Internet Provider only authorizes one MAC address to access the Internet. Cloning the MAC address will make it so that the cloned MAC address is the only MAC address seen by the Internet Provider. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 40: Internet Network (Wan)
Modem. Remove the power adapter from the Modem as well as the backup battery (if available). Wait about 30 seconds and then power the Modem back on. You can run through the Smart Setup Wizard again to see if that fixes your Internet connection issues. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 41 PPTP and L2TP connections require login information as well as IP address settings. If you do not know the settings for your PPTP / L2TP connection, please contact your Internet provider. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 42: Advanced Settings
Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Allows the IP security protocol suite to pass through on a VPN connection. Enable IPv6 pass through on VPN connection: Allows the IPv6 protocol suite to pass through on a VPN connection. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 43: Smart Features
The Smart Features allow you to control access of your wireless network through: on/off schedules, specific user authorizations, and wireless coverage control. These settings apply to your local wireless and wired network. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 44: Block Websites
URL Address field. Note. If you wish to block www.google.com, simply type in "google" and the Dual Band Wireless Router will block all websites with the text "google" in the URL. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 45: User Access (Mac Address Filtering)
Connection Details of the network adapter. The MAC Address will be listed as the Physical Address. Be sure to enter the MAC Address without any symbols. For example, a MAC Address of 78-DD-78-AA-78-BB would be entered as 78DD78AA78BB. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 46: User Access (Ip Address Filtering)
IP address is and select TCP from the Protocol drop down menu. If you are not sure which Protocol to filter, select "Both" as your Protocol selection. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 47: Usb Storage
Home Network or Network to access the storage device. You may also want to Map the Network Drive so it shows up as a standard drive on your computer for easier access. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 48: Ftp Server
Port Range: Select a range of ports for the designated IP address that you wish to be forwarded. Comment: Create a name that you can use to easily identify this Port Forwarding entry. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 49: Firewall Settings
(For example, Port 21: 21 – 21) Select the Protocol of the port you are filtering. If you do not know what protocol you wish to filter, select “Both.” Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 50: Port Forwarding
Port Range: Select a range of ports for the designated IP address that you wish to be forwarded. Comment: Create a name that you can use to easily identify this Port Forwarding entry. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 51: Dmz (Demilitarized Zone)
Enable DMZ: Enables the Demilitarized Zone. DMZ Host IP Address: The designated IP Address of the network device to have unrestricted access through the Dual Band Wireless Router’s Firewall. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 52: Virtual Lan
VLAN are often used to segment network devices based on their department, user types or common applications. Bandwidth can then be more easily managed by adjusting the bandwidth to specific VLANs based on their priorities. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 53 DoS attacks. If a pattern comes in frequently, the Dual Band Wireless Router can attempt to block messages containing that pattern and thus protect the server from becoming overloaded and unresponsive. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 54: Quality Of Service
However, if you have an application that requires more than 5Mbps of steady bandwidth, the application will continue to experience “lag” with or without QoS since your available bandwidth is less than the required bandwidth of your application. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 55: Routing Setup
Static Routing: If it enabled, user can set up the fixed routing including IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway for certain use of private network. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 56: Management
Dual Band Wireless Router. If this time is off, go to the System Clock section and configure your system time. Status: This shows the Internet connection type and related Internet Connection settings. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 57 It includes present band (mode), SSID, operating channel number, security and linked clients. Local Area Network Settings: It indicates LP-8096’s IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DHCP server enabled/disable, and MAC address. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 58: Network Statistics
Dual Band Wireless Router. Internet Connection: The Wired Connection statistics shows all data activity for all users connected to Internet. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 59: Dynamic Dns Settings
The DDNS service makes it so you never have to check or remember your Internet IP address. This feature is typically used for users running servers, network cameras and other devices that require remote access. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 60: System Clock
System Clock Maintain the internal clock for LP-8096 by syncing with your computer’s time. Your system clock settings need to be accurate in order for logs and wireless access schedules to work correctly. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 61: System Logs
It is recommended that you enable all logs in the event that troubleshooting is required. All log entries are deleted each time the Dual Band Wireless Router reboots or is powered off. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 62: Upgrade Firmware
Support Web page. You will need to have an unzipping program to open the file. To manually upgrade your firmware: a. Download the file from Loopcomm Website and remember the location where you saved it. b. Click Choose File and locate the file c. Click Upload to begin upgrading.
Page 63: Save/Reload Settings
Select a file name and location To load previously saved settings: a. Click Browse b. Locate the previously saved settings file c. Click Upload to restore the settings to the saved file. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 64: Password
Password By default, LP-8096 to require a password to log on to the Web page. If you wish to enable a password to protect unauthorized access to the Web menu, you may enter one here. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 66: Default Settings
Default Settings The default settings for your Dual Band Wireless Router are listed here. If for some reason you need to return LP-8096 back to default settings, hold down the Reset button on the back panel for 10 seconds. LP-8096 will reset back to factory settings as listed below: IP Address: 192.168.3.1...

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