Simply Connected User Guide XAP-1500 High Power Dual-Band Wireless 900N Low Profi le Access Point Use the XAP-1500 to: Deliver Broader Wi-Fi Coverage and Eliminate Client Device Roaming Issues with Fewer APs Maximize Data Rates with Concurrent Dual-Band ...
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1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Luxul XAP-1500 - High Power Dual-Band Wireless Low Profile Access Point. The XAP-1500 is designed for use in residential and commercial Wi-Fi installations—delivering optimal wireless network performance. With this high powered, concurrent dual-band wireless access point, wireless devices that are compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n can sustain high data rates and improved overall...
3.3 Safety Information To maintain the safety of users and property, follow these safety instructions: The XAP-1500 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.
4 HARDWARE FEATURES AND INSTALLATION 4.1 Front View The XAP-1500 has three LEDs, positioned on the side of the access point 1) Power, 2) 2.4GHz wireless activity and 3) 5GHz wireless activity. NOTE: The LEDs may be enabled or disabled through the user interface.
XAP-1500 4.2 Rear View The back of the XAP-1500 provides two RJ-45 connections. The fi rst port is used to deliver both power and data to the access point and is labeled PoE. The second port is optional and may be used as a switch port to connect any other device to the network.
4.4.2 Mounting the Access Point on a Wall or Ceiling The XAP-1500 may be installed on a wall, ceiling or desktop (fl at surface). A separate mounting ring is included for ease of installation. The Quick Install Guide (QIG) has a mounting template to assist in positioning the AP correctly.
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XAP-1500 4.4.3 Connecting to the Power Source The XAP-1500 is PoE ready. Please ensure you ONLY use the PoE injector that is included in the product box. To apply power, simply connect an Ethernet cable to the PoE injec- tor (Power/Data port) and the opposite end of the Ethernet cable to the PoE port of the AP.
5 CONFIGURATION 5.1 Login To confi gure the XAP-1500 enter the IP address of the AP into a browser. For your computer to fi nd the AP, it must be on the same subnet as the AP. The default address for the XAP-1500 is 192.168.0.16.
IP Addresses to a device on the network. If DHCP is enabled on the Access Point, it will no longer use the static address set by Luxul at time of manufacturing and will request a Dynamic IP Address from the Router (sometimes referred to as the Gateway).
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User Guide IP Address. This field shows the IP address that is assigned to the XAP-1500. To ensure plug and play capability with other Luxul networking products, the IP Address is set to 192.168.0.16. If desired, the user can set this to a different static IP address. To change...
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To change the WPA Passphrase, simply type in the desired passphrase, click Save, then Reboot for the change to take effect. NOTE: It is recommended to use a strong Passphrase Containing: a: 14203 Minuteman Drive, Suite 201, Draper, UT 84020-1685 | luxul.com | 801-822-5450 LUX-UG-XAP-1500 Vers: 07314...
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Save and then Reboot for the change to take effect. NOTE: 11g+n 40MHZ mode will use two channels. For example, if radio is using channel 6, it would also use channel 10. a: 14203 Minuteman Drive, Suite 201, Draper, UT 84020-1685 | luxul.com | 801-822-5450 LUX-UG-XAP-1500 Vers: 07314...
VLAN Trunking switch. All current Luxul routers (except the XBR-2300) and managed switches (except the XMS-1008P) support VLAN Trunking. a: 14203 Minuteman Drive, Suite 201, Draper, UT 84020-1685 | luxul.com | 801-822-5450 LUX-UG-XAP-1500 Vers: 07314...
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XAP-1500 Upgrade: This page allows for the upgrade of the fi rmware on the XAP-1500. To check for fi rmware updates, visit www.luxul.com/support. 1. Go to the Luxul website and download the new version of fi rmware 2. Click Browse to locate and select the fi rmware fi le on your computer 3.
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User Guide Backup/Restore: This page is used to create a backup of the XAP-1500 confi gura- tion and Restore the confi guration at a later time if desired. The backup fi le can also be used to set up multiple Luxul Access Points using the same confi guration. Click Backup to save the current confi guration settings as a fi le.
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You can save the latest entries in the log fi le and view them through a standard viewing tool. NOTE: When the AP is rebooted all previous log messages are lost.. a: 14203 Minuteman Drive, Suite 201, Draper, UT 84020-1685 | luxul.com | 801-822-5450 LUX-UG-XAP-1500 Vers: 07314...
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(from 1, 2 or 3 hours) for the service to be enabled. Simply enable or disable the service. The change will take effect immediately – no need to reboot the Access Point. a: 14203 Minuteman Drive, Suite 201, Draper, UT 84020-1685 | luxul.com | 801-822-5450 LUX-UG-XAP-1500 Vers: 07314...
Safety in Hospitals: Wireless devices transmit radio frequency energy and may affect medical electrical equipment. When installed adjacent to other equipment, it is advised to verify that the adjacent equip- ment is not adversely affected. a: 14203 Minuteman Drive, Suite 201, Draper, UT 84020-1685 | luxul.com | 801-822-5450 LUX-UG-XAP-1500 Vers: 07314...
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Hereby, Luxul, 14203 Minuteman Drive, Suite 201, Draper, Utah, 84020, declares that this Luxul device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For a copy of this report send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Luxul CE, 14203 Minuteman Drive, Suite 201, Draper, Utah, 84020.
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