Simply Connected User Guide XAP-1040 Luxul High Performance Outdoor 802.11b/g/n Wireless Access Point Use the XAP-1040 to: Use the XAP-1040 to: 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 ...
1.1 Warnings Read all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct equip- ment 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.
3.3 Safety Information To maintain the safety of users and property, follow these safety instructions: The XAP-1040 wireless access point is designed for outdoor use and is compliant with IP-66 standards. However, this does not mean it is waterproof or weather- proof.
Because the signal generated by the XAP-1040 is directional in nature, the unit should be placed in a location that allows the antenna face to be “pointed”...
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.
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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:...
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No power, check power connections At startup, the Green Power LED will stay on while the amber LAN Link light fl ashes. The blue LED will come on once the XAP-1040 wireless radio is active. 11 11 a: 14203 Minuteman Drive, Suite 201, Draper, UT 84020-1685 | p: 801-822-5450...
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.
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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 mount- ing bracket. Once the mounting location has been selected, installation is as simple...
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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. You can now at- tach the RJ-45 Connector Gland by placing it over the cable connector and turning it clockwise until it is fi...
5 CONFIGURATION 5.1 Login The XAP-1040 is not equipped with internal DHCP server. If connected to the Luxul XBR-2300 Enterprise Dual-WAN Router, IP address IP address confi guration will be automatic. Otherwise, the IP address of the computer for login and confi guration will need to be manually confi...
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IP Address: An IP address is a numerical label assigned to each device on the net- work. This fi eld 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 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. @#$%&*) ...
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User Guide Wireless Profi les: This page allows confi guration 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) ...
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Bridge’ s MAC address. Now confi gure 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 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”).
User Guide 5.5.3 Backup/Restore Backup/Restore: This page is used to create a backup of the XAP-1040 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...
User Guide 6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE The device complies with internationally recognized standards covering human exposure to electromagnetic fi elds 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 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.
APPENDIX 1: TECHNICAL SUPPORT For any problems during the installation or confi guration of your XAP-1040, contact support@luxul.com for help. To check for fi rmware updates visit http://luxul.com/fi rmware Technical Support Tel: (801) 822-5450 Email: support@luxul.com Contact Information: Luxul Corporation...
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