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  • Page 1 User Manual HIGH POWER WI-FI® Router LP-2036...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION ..............................4 Package Contents ..............................5 LED Indicators ................................5 Back Panel Description .............................. 6 BASIC SETUP GUIDE ............................... 7 5.0GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ............................11 Basic Settings (5.0GHz) ............................11 Guest Networks (5.0GHz) ............................12 Security Settings (5.0GHz) ............................12 Advanced Settings (5.0GHz) ............................
  • Page 3 DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) ............................26 Virtual LAN ................................26 Denial of Service ..............................27 QUALITY OF SERVICE ............................27 ROUTING SETUP ..............................28 MANAGEMENT FEATURES ............................ 29 System Status ................................29 Network Statistics ..............................29 Dynamic DNS Settings ............................. 30 System Clock ................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Loopcomm product. At loopcomm we strive to provide you with the highest quality products through innovation and advanced technology. We pride ourselves on delivering products that outperform the competition and go beyond your expectations. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package:  High Power LP - 2036 Wi-Fi Router  Three Detachable High Gain Antennas  RJ-45 Ethernet Cable  Power Adapter  CD: User Manual  Quick Installation Guide (QIG) LED Indicators Power: Indicates when the Router is powered on.

  • Page 6: Back Panel Description

    Back Panel Description Antenna Connectors: RJ-SMA antenna connectors. Attach the included high gain antennas to these connectors. Reset: Push down once to reboot the Router. Hold down for 5-10 seconds to reset the router back to factory settings. WPS: Hold down for 3 seconds to enable WPS push button configuration. Wired Devices: Gigabit RJ-45 ports for connecting to wired computers or network devices.

  • Page 7: Basic Setup Guide

    BASIC SETUP GUIDE Setup Preparations Disconnect and power off your existing router. Disconnect your existing router from your computer, your broadband modem and its power outlet. If you do not have an existing router Please continue to the next step. Power off your Modem Power off the modem by disconnecting the modem’s power adapter from the power outlet.
  • Page 8 Attach the Power Adapter to the Router’s PWR port and a power outlet. Open your Web Browser to Access the Setup Wizard a) Open your web browser. http://setup.loopcomm.com b) Type into the web address bar. If the web menu fails to open, type the following IP address into your web address bar - http://192.168.1.200...
  • Page 9 Welcome to the Setup Wizard If this is your first time setting up the Router, the Setup Wizard should automatically load. If you wish to manually configure your router you can also choose to skip the Setup Wizard. Double check that the modem is connected to the Router’s Modem port.
  • Page 10 At this time, you may disconnect from the Router and start a wireless connection. If you have any wired devices that you would like to attach to the Router you may do so now as well. Enjoy your new Loopcomm Wireless network!

  • Page 11: 5.0Ghz Wi-Fi Settings

    WEB MENU DASHBOARD Welcome to the Dashboard Once you have completed the Router Setup Wizard, going http://setup.loopcomm.com will now bring you to the Router’s Dashboard. The Dashboard provides you with information regarding your internet connection and basic router settings. From...

  • Page 12: Guest Networks (5.0Ghz)

    WMM: Prioritizes multimedia data over the wireless network. Associated Clients: Shows the active users connected wirelessly to your 5GHz network. Guest Networks (5.0GHz) Guest Networks: You may add additional names (SSID) to your Wireless Network with different characteristics for each SSID. Each additional Network or SSID can have its own security, band and data rate settings.

  • Page 13: Advanced Settings (5.0Ghz)

    Advanced Settings (5.0GHz) Advanced Wireless Settings should only be adjusted by technically advanced users. It is not recommended that novice users adjust these settings to avoid degrading wireless performance. Fragment Threshold: The default and recommended setting is at 2346, meaning the Router will never fragment any frames that it sends to wireless users.

  • Page 14: Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0Ghz)

    Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz) Adjust the output power of the Router to control the coverage distance of your 5GHz wireless network. For a smaller coverage area, you can select a lower output power. For the maximum wireless coverage, select the 100% selection.

  • Page 15: 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi Settings

    2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS Basic Settings (2.4GHz) The Basic Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your 2.4GHz local wireless network. Disable 2.4GHz Wireless Connections: Disabling will turn off all 2.4GHz Wi-Fi activity. Users will no longer be able to connect wirelessly to your 2.4GHz network.

  • Page 16: Security Settings (2.4Ghz)

    Security Settings (2.4GHz) The Security page allows you to change the type of wireless security settings for your 2.4GHz wireless network. Using the drop down menu, you can select which network you wish to configure and may adjust the security settings below. If you are using the Guest Network feature, you will be able to adjust the security settings for your additional 2.4GHz SSIDs as well.

  • Page 17: Wi-Fi Protected Setup - Wps (2.4Ghz)

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (2.4GHz) WPS is a Wi-Fi feature created to make Wi-Fi setup simple and easy. Some wireless routers and adapters support this feature with varying names (i.e. one touch setup or WPS). You may enable WPS setup here by selecting the type of WPS setup you wish to use.

  • Page 18: Access Schedule (2.4Ghz)

    Access Schedule (2.4GHz) Access Schedules will enable or disable your 2.4GHz wireless access at a set time based on your predefined schedule. This feature is often used for restricting access to all users (such as children, employees, guests) during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons.

  • Page 19: Ipv6 Local Network (Lan)

    IPv6 Local Network (LAN) These settings are for your IPv6 local network only and do not apply to your Internet / ISP connection. The LAN IPv6 Link- Local Address is the IPv6 Address that you use to access the web-based management interface. If you change the LAN IPv6 Address here, you may need to adjust your PC’s network settings to access the network again.

  • Page 20: Advanced Settings

    If for some reason you do not get an IP address and you know that your Internet provider uses DHCP, try resetting your 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 Basic Setup Wizard again to see if that fixes your Internet connection issues.

  • Page 21: Smart Features

    SMART FEATURES The Router provides your network with Smart Features that helps to provide convenience and protection for your wired and wireless network. The Smart Features allows 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.

  • Page 22: User Access (Ip Address Filtering)

    User Access (IP Address Filtering) User Access (IP Filtering) is similar to User Access (MAC filtering) except that the Router uses the local IP address to filter the specific data from the specified network protocol. For example, if you chose to block TCP data packets from a specific computer, you would need to figure out what that device's IP address is and select TCP from the Protocol drop down menu.
  • Page 23 Note: If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networked devices, you will need to Map your Network Drive (Instructions below). a) Open Finder. b) On the left hand menu, under Shared, click LOOPCOMM _USB. To Map the network drive: a) Open Finder.

  • Page 24: Ftp Server

    FTP Server Share a USB storage device with computers remotely over the Internet. A FTP server allows you to access files through the use of an FTP client remotely over the Internet. Insert a USB storage device, such as a flash drive or external hard drive, to the USB port on the back of the Router. a) From the USB Storage/FTP Server page of the web menu, enter a FTP server name.

  • Page 25: Firewall Settings

    FIREWALL SETTINGS The Router’s Firewall is designed to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your network. This section will go over the different features of the Firewall and how to configure them. Port Filtering Port Filtering is a security measure that prevents users from using specific ports for reasons other than what those ports were originally intended for.

  • Page 26: Dmz (Demilitarized Zone)

    DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) A DMZ is a network location or IP Address that is not protected by the firewall. When enabling DMZ, it is important to note that the device on the IP Address designated as part of the DMZ does not have any protection from the Router’s firewall.

  • Page 27: Denial Of Service

    Denial of Service A Denial of Service attack is an attempt by a user (or users) to make a server’s or network’s services unavailable. The user sends a server multiple requests with false return addresses. The server will attempt to respond by sending a request back to the user;...

  • Page 28: Routing Setup

    ROUTING SETUP Dynamic Routing allows the Router to automatically learn network destinations for devices/networks that are directly connected to the router. RIP and RIP2 are routing protocols that may be used for the router to learn routes from other routers running those same protocols.

  • Page 29: Management Features

    MANAGEMENT FEATURES The Management Features on the Router allows you to view the status of the system, your Internet connection, wireless network and local area network. The Network Statistics page provides detailed traffic data for each connection type. System Status The System Status provides you with a snapshot of your Router’s current connections and settings.

  • Page 30: Dynamic Dns Settings

    System Logs The System Log is useful for viewing the activity and history of your Router. The System Log is also used by Loopcomm technicians to help troubleshoot your router when needed. It is recommended that you enable all logs in the event that troubleshooting is required.

  • Page 31: Upgrade Firmware

    Manual Firmware Upgrade: In the case that the Router does not have access to the Internet, you can manually upgrade the firmware by downloading the firmware file from the Loopcomm website. The firmware update is downloaded as a zip file and you will need to have an unzipping program to open the file. Inside the file will be a text document with details on the current firmware release and instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.

  • Page 32: Password Settings

    Password Settings If you wish to enable a password to protect unauthorized access to the web menu and Basic Setup Wizard, you may enter one here. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Wireless Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz, 5.0GHz Wireless Speed: 2.4GHz: 450Mbps (Tx/Rx) 5.0GHz: 1300Mbps (Tx/Rx) Wireless Output Power: Up to 29dBm Wireless Security:...

  • Page 33: Default Settings

    Reset button on the back panel for 10 seconds. The Router will reset back to factory settings as listed below: IP Address: 192.168.1.200 Web Menu Access: http://setup.loopcomm.com 2.4GHz Wireless SSID: Loopcomm_2.4GHz Wireless Security Key (WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode): loopcommwifi 5.0GHz Wireless SSID: Loopcomm_5GHz...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Complete the Setup Wizard or skip the Setup Wizard to access the Dashboard. I have entered setup.loopcomm.com, but I cannot enter the Web Menu. I am prompted for a login and password, but it does not let me continue.
  • Page 35 I am having problems with features on the Web Menu. When clicking buttons, it does not register my action. a) Check that you are using a supported web browser: Google Chrome, Internet Explorer (8.0 and up) and Safari. If you are using an unsupported web browser, such as Firefox, please change to one of the supported web browsers and try again.
  • Page 36 My Internet connection is unstable and drops intermittently. a) Power off your computer, the Router and your modem. Power on your modem and wait 2 minutes. Power on the Router and wait 1 minute for the router to initialize. Power on your computer and try again. b) Check to see if other computers are also having this problem.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting: Wireless Issues I am only getting 3 or 4 wireless signal bars on my wireless computer and I am within 10 feet of the wireless router. a) Step back at least 10 feet from the Router and check your signal again. The Router emits high power, long range Wi-Fi signals that may confuse your wireless adapter signal reading at close range.
  • Page 38 I cannot connect my Windows Vista computer to the wireless network. I enter my wireless password and I see an error. a) Manually add a wireless network to your Vista computer: • Click Start, and then click Network. • Select Network and Sharing Center. •...
  • Page 39 Note: If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networked devices (Windows 7, Vista or Mac OS X), you will need to Map the Network Drive. a) Open Finder. b) On the left hand menu, under Shared, click Loopcomm USB. To Map the network drive: a) Open Finder.

  • Page 40: Regulatory Information

    TI Navigator access point and violate FCC regulations. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Copyright © 2015 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.

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