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Luxul Xen XAP-1050 Quick Install Manual

High performance outdoor 802.11n wireless bridge client
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Quick Install Guide
802.11n Wireless Bridge Client
Simply Connected
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  • Page 1 Simply Connected Quick Install Guide XAP-1050 Luxul Xen™ High Performance Outdoor 802.11n Wireless Bridge Client Use the XAP-1050 to: Setup„a„Superior„Point-to-Point„Bridge„Link „ „ Provide„up„to„40W„of„Power„to„any„PoE„Enabled„IP„Camera„or„Device. „ „ Simplify„Installation„While„Minimizing„Setup„Time„and„Expense „ „ luxul.com...

  • Page 2: Document Conventions

    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:„„ T ips,„hints,„or„special„requirements„that„you„should„take„note„of. „ CAUTION:„„ C are„is„required.„Disregarding„a„caution„can„result„in„data„ loss„or„equipment„malfunction. „ WARNING!: Indicates„a„condition„or„procedure„that„could„result„in„ personal„injury„or„equipment„damage. „ fCC COmPLIAnCe 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. © Copyright 2012 Luxul. All rights reserved. Trademarks & Registered Trademarks are property of respective holders.

  • Page 3: Site Preparation

    Quick Install Guide WArnings Read„all„installation„instructions„and„site„survey„reports,„and„verify„correct„equip- „ ment„installation„before„connecting„the„XAP-1050„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. „ Connect„all„power„cords„to„a„properly„wired„and„grounded„electrical„circuit. „ Verify„that„the„electrical„circuits„have„appropriate„overload„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„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„Rules. site PrePArAtion Consult„your„site„survey„and„network„analysis„reports„to„determine„specific„ „ equipment„placement,„power„drops,„and„so„on. Assign„installation„responsibility„to„the„appropriate„personnel. „ Identify„and„document„where„all„installed„components„are„located.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    When„installing„the„access„point,„be„sure„it„is„firmly„secured„ „ 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.„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-1050„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„the„access„point. HArdWAre FeAtUres And instAllAtion The„XAP-1050„high„powered„access„point„is„designed„for„optimal„performance„as„ well„as„for„simple„and„efficient„installation„and„setup.„It„implements„Luxul’ s „circular„ © Copyright 2012 Luxul. All rights reserved. Trademarks & Registered Trademarks are property of respective holders.

  • Page 5: Front View

    Quick Install Guide polarized„directional„antenna„technology„and„is„packaged„for„installation„outdoors„ on„a„wall„or„pole.„Because„the„signal„generated„by„the„XAP-1050„is„directional„in„ nature,„the„unit„should„be„placed„in„a„location„that„allows„the„antenna„face„to„be„ “pointed”„towards„the„desired„coverage„area.„ Front View For„maximum„weather„resistance,„the„XAP-1050„has„no„external„LED„indicators.„The„ front„consists„simply„of„the„access„point„cover„with„the„Luxul„icon„that„indicates„ proper„top/bottom„installation„orientation„of„the„access„point. XAP-1050 Front View rear View The„rear„of„the„XAP-1050„provides„various„mounting„options.„It„is„designed„to„ mount„optimally„to„a„wall„or„pole„using„the„included„mounting„bracket„and„ hardware.„ XAP-1050 Rear View a: 14203 Minuteman Drive, Suite 201, Draper, UT 84020-1685 | p: 801-822-5450...

  • Page 6: Bottom View

    Quick Install Guide Bottom View The„bottom„of„the„XAP-1050„provides„one„RJ-45„connection,„and„one„circular„ power„connector.„The„RJ-45„connection„is„used„to„deliver„both„power„and„data„ to„the„connected„PoE„enabled„device.„When„installation„is„complete,„a„weather„ resistant„RJ-45„connector„gland„will„cover„the„RJ-45„connector„of„the„XAP-1050.„„/ Use„the„circular„power„connection„to„connect„the„provide„25’„power„cable. XAP-1050 Bottom View inside View For„maximum„weather„resistance,„all„System„LEDs„and„the„Reset„button„are„located„ internally.„Unless„it„becomes„necessary„to„do„so,„opening„the„XAP-1050„is„not„ suggested.„Note„that„there„are„no„user„serviceable„parts.„There„is„also„a„metal„insert„ for„grounding„power. For„troubleshooting,„functional„validation„or„system„Reset,„you„will„need„to„open„ the„XAP-1050.„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-1050 Opened © Copyright 2012 Luxul. All rights reserved. Trademarks & Registered Trademarks are property of respective holders.
  • Page 7 Quick Install Guide CAUTION:„„ B efore„removing„the„cover„and/or„attempting„to„service„ the„XAP-1050,„be„sure„to„unplug„all„cables„and„dismount„ the„device.„Use„caution„to„see„that„no„external„elements„ „ are„introduced„inside„the„enclosure„and„that„reasonable„ precautions„are„taken„to„minimize„static„and„electromagnetic„ contamination„of„the„electronic„components.„Avoid„touching„ any„of„the„internal„electronics,„except„in„the„case„of„a„Reset.„ CAUTION:„„ W hen„lifting„the„base,„be„careful„not„to„pull,„bend„or„ otherwise„move„the„base„or„cover„excessively.„By„simply„ lifting„the„base„slightly,„you„should„be„able„to„see„the„LEDs„ as„well„as„access„the„Reset„button.„When„re-assembling„the„ unit,„be„sure„to„maintain„the„weather-resistant„integrity„of„ the„enclosure„by„verifying„that„the„rubber„seal„is„properly„ seated„and„the„four„screws„are„firmly„in„place,„but„not„ over-tightened.„ „ With„the„base„lifted„to„the„right,„System„LEDs„and„the„Reset„button„can„be„seen„as„ shown„here:„ 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-1050„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). The„following„table„describes„the„LED„functionality:„ a: 14203 Minuteman Drive, Suite 201, Draper, UT 84020-1685 | p: 801-822-5450...

  • Page 8: Environmental Requirements

    Reset Button: The„Reset„button„is„used„to„clear„the„current„settings„of„the„XAP-1050„and„restore„ factory„default„settings.„ To„Restore„the„Default„Settings:„With„the„XAP-1050„powered„on,„press„and„hold„the„ Reset„button„for„15„seconds.„When„the„Power„LED„comes„on„again,„release„the„reset„ button.„The„XAP-1050„will„be„set„to„factory„defaults. CAUTION:„„ P ressing„and„holding„the„Reset„button„will„remove„any„ custom„configurations„done„to„the„XAP-1050. „ environmental requirements Ethernet„cable„to„provide„Power„and„Data„to„the„XAP-1050.„ „ A„computer„supporting„TCP/IP„and„equipped„with„a„Web„browser.„Supported„ „ Web„browser„versions„include„Microsoft„IE„7.0„and„up,„Safari„1.0„and„up,„Mozilla„ Firefox„1.0„and„up,„and„Google„Chrome„5.0„and„up.„The„Web„browser„is„used„to„ configure„the„XAP-1050.„ The„XAP-1050„uses„36-57VDC„power.„The„power„supply„requires„AC„100V„~„240V,„ „ 50Hz„~„60Hz.„ © Copyright 2012 Luxul. All rights reserved. Trademarks & Registered Trademarks are property of respective holders.

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    „ 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.„ Hardware installation Access Point Placement This„XAP-1050„implements„Luxul’ s „Circular„Polarized„directional„antenna„technol- ogy.„For„maximum„efficiency,„it„should„be„aimed„towards„the„area„to„which„you„ would„like„to„provide„coverage.„With„this„in„mind,„the„ideal„placement„option„is„ usually„on„an„outside„wall„or„pole„pointed„into„the„coverage„area.„ XAP-1050 Suggested Mounting Location Mounting the Access Point on a Wall or Pole The„XAP-1050„can„be„mounted„directly„to„a„wall„or„pole„using„the„included„mount- ing„bracket. The XAP-1050 mount assembles as show above. The u-bolts may be removed and the plate may be mounted directly to a wall using your hardware.
  • Page 10 NOTE:„„ C ategory-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.„ „ Once„the„RJ45„Connector„Gland„has„been„assembled„and„the„Ethernet„Cable„has„ been„terminated,„the„cable„can„now„be„plugged„into„the„XAP-1050.„You„can„now„at- tach„the„RJ-45„Connector„Gland„by„placing„it„over„the„cable„connector„and„turning„ it„clockwise„until„it„is„firmly„secured.„At„this„time,„also„tighten„the„gland„around„the„ cable„by„turning„it„clockwise„and„thus„creating„a„water-tight„seal.„ Connecting to the Power source The„included„power„supply„needs„to„be„hard„wired„into„a„suitable„VAC„source„ according„to„local„electrical„wiring„codes.„ACL„(Brown„wire,„VAC„Live)„needs„to„be„ connected„to„the„hot„(typically„black„for„110VAC„in„the„US)„and„the„ACN„(Blue„wire,„ VAC„Neutral)„needs„to„be„connected„to„the„neutral„(typically„white„for„110VAC„in„ the„US)„AC„feed. The„output„of„the„power„supply„is„48VDC„with„V+„(Red)„and„V-„(Black,„‘Ground’).„ Connect„these„to„the„supplied„XAP-1050„pigtail.„Connect„Red„to„Red„and„Black„to„ Black. © Copyright 2012 Luxul. All rights reserved. Trademarks & Registered Trademarks are property of respective holders.
  • Page 11 „ Install„the„power„supply„in„a„location„that„is„protected„from„immersion„or„pro- longed„contact„with„water.„The„power„supply„is„IP-64„rated„which„means„it„is„ protected„from„dust„infiltration„and„can„withstand„splashed„water. Applying Power Once„the„power„connections„are„made„the„XAP-1050„is„ready„to„power„on. CAUTION:„„ D o„not„connect„a„none„PoE„device„the„RJ-45„connect„of„the„ XAP-1050„or„damage„to„the„device„may„occur „ ConFigUrAtion NOTE:„„ C onfiguring„the„Luxul„Xen„AP„with„non-Luxul„routers„may„require„ your„computer’ s „IP„address„to„be„changed. „ „ T he„Luxul„Xen„XAP-1050„default„IP„addresss„is„192.168.0.15.„If„the„ IP„address„of„your„router„is„not„set„to„the„192.168.0.X„network,„ a„temporary„static„IP„address„must„be„set„on„the„computer„ being„used„for„configuration.„To„do„so,„set„the„IP„address„of„the„ computer„to„the„192.168.0.X„range„and„then„use„the„default„IP„ address„of„your„XAP-1050„(192.168.0.15)„as„the„Gateway/Router.„ Once„configured,„set„the„computer„IP„configuration„back„to„ “Obtain„Automatically/DHCP.” „ „ G o„to„http://luxul.com/how-to-videos„for„videos„about„ changing„the„IP„address„of„your„Operating„System. „ login The„XAP-1050„is„not„equipped„with„internal„DHCP„server.„If„connected„to„the„Luxul„ XBR-2300„Enterprise„Dual-WAN„Router,„configuration„will„be„automatic.„Otherwise,„...

  • Page 12: Quick Setup

    Quick Install Guide Parameter Default„Value Default„IP„address 192.168.0.15 Default„user„name„ admin Default„password admin Login„to„the„XAP-1050„Wireless„Access„Point„with„the„following„steps:„ a.„Be„sure„the„XAP-1050„is„properly„installed„and„powered„on„ b.„Open„your„Web„Browser,„and„enter„http://192.168.0.15.„ The„login„window„appears„as„shown„below: 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. Quick setup „ © Copyright 2012 Luxul. All rights reserved. Trademarks & Registered Trademarks are property of respective holders.
  • Page 13 O nce„you„set„the„XAP-1050„to„Bridge„Client„you„will„not„be„able„ to„access„the„XAP-1050„wirelessly.„We„recommend„configuring„a„ second„SSID„so„you„can„wirelessly„make„changes„later„if„required „ 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. NOTE:„„ W hen„connected„as„a„client„device„the„AP„will„hide„all„MAC„ addresses„behind„it’ s „own„MAC„Address „ 5.4.2 dedicated Bridge Mode Bridge Root:„Sets„the„Bridge„AP„to„root„mode,„this„is„the„connection„to„the„main„ „ network„usually„with„Internet„feed a: 14203 Minuteman Drive, Suite 201, Draper, UT 84020-1685 | p: 801-822-5450...
  • Page 14 Quick Install Guide 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,„the„ Luxul„AP„will„now„start„running„in„Bridge„Root„mode„allowing„Bridge„Client„devices„ to„connect.„ NOTE:„„ B ridge„mode„allows„all„device„MAC„addressing„to„be„preserved„ and„will„not„allow„for„client„device„connections„only„Bridge„ Clients„will„be„able„to„connect. „ Bridge Client:„Sets„the„Bridge„AP„to„client„mode„this„will„connect„to„a„Root„AP„ „ © Copyright 2012 Luxul. All rights reserved. Trademarks & Registered Trademarks are property of respective holders.
  • Page 15 Quick Install 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:„„ W e„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.„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:„„ B ridge„mode„allows„all„device„MAC„addressing„to„be„preserved„ and„will„not„allow„for„client„device„connections„only„Bridge„ Clients„will„be„able„to„connect. „ 5.4.3 Bridge Mode with Client Access Client device access when running in Bridge Mode: „ To„allow„devices„to„connect„to„any„Luxul„AP„in„Bridge„Mode„we„recommend„set- ting„a„second„SSID„to„allow„client„devices„to„connect.„In„the„AP’ s „management„page„...
  • Page 16 For„any„problems„during„the„installation„or„configuration„of„your„XAP-1050,„ contact„support@luxul.com„for„help. To check for firmware updates visit http://luxul.com/firmware Information on this document supersedes all previous versions. Products and documents subject to change without notice. Products may be discontinued without notice. LuX-QIG-XAP-1050 a: 14203 Minuteman Drive, Suite 201, Draper, UT 84020-1685...

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