Loopcomm LP-2596K User Manual

Outdoor long range 802.11a/n 5ghz wireless ap/cpe/bridge (2t2r)
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Outdoor Long Range 802.11a/n
5GHz Wireless AP/CPE/Bridge
(2T2R)

User Manual

Model: LP-2596K
Version: 1.0
Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Outdoor Long Range 802.11a/n 5GHz Wireless AP/CPE/Bridge (2T2R) User Manual Model: LP-2596K Version: 1.0 Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Network Connection Setup: ....................16 Get started with LP-2596K ....................17 Web configuration of LP-2596K ..................18 Network ........................18 Radio......................... 21 Information ....................... 26 Maintenance ......................28 System ........................29 Compliance ..........................32 Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Notice

    Notice This document is issued to guide users how to install and operate LP-2596K  Outdoor Long Range 802.11a/n Wireless AP/CPE/Bridge. Please read the document carefully to avoid any damage which is caused by inappropriate use excluding from the warranty.
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Loopcomm LP-2596K is an Outdoor Long Range 5GHz Wireless AP/CPE/Bridge that provides wide coverage of network connection in existing environment. It can operate up to 300Mbps data rate by supporting IEEE 802.11a/n standard and with full WEP, WPA/WPA2 data security, Wireless LAN Access Control List and TKIP/AES encryption, It keeps the data transmission safe in any network connection mode.
  • Page 5: Product Feature

     Application Wireless ISP (WISP) Mode: LP-2596K can operate as station (client) in WISP mode to remotely receive broadband signal from WISP outdoor AP (base station) of Internet Service Provider (ISP). Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6: Bridge Mode

    Since the antenna characteristics for LP-2596K is directional with high gain design, it can transmit RF signal for several miles. Based on this point, LP-2596K is greatly used to bridge at long distance transmission for point to point applications like IP surveillance, networking company.
  • Page 7: Product Specification

    802.11n (BW 40MHz): 300Mbps Modulation 802.11a: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM 802.11n: OFDM Media Access Control CSMA/CA with ACK Transmit Power 802.11a: 25 +/-1 dBm 802.11n: 24 +/-1 dBm Receive Sensitivity -94dBm@802.11a -93dBm@802.11n Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8: Outline Introduction

    Outline Introduction Front view Back view Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9: Led Indication

    Data is being transmitted or received on the Main Ethernet port. Signal Strength AP/Station mode It stands for the TX power strength as AP mode or connection quality as Station mode. I/O Interface Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 10: Product Label

    Earth Ground device from external electrical damage. Note. LP-2596K built in PoE pass through function on Secondary Ethernet port. It means the Secondary Ethernet port is able to provide 24V power for a secondary device if this function enabled on Web Configuration (Please refer to the statement on Advanced Setting of Radio menu).
  • Page 11: Mounting Options

    Use cable tie and make it pass through the one of middle holes to fix and tie on the pole. Wall Mount Please fix the screws into the wall and hang LP-2596K on the corresponding screws. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12: Package Content

    The package content includes the following items, shown from left to right as figure. LP-2596K  DC 24V/1A Power adapter  PoE Injector  Product CD  Cable Tie  Quick Installation Guide (QIG)  Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    2. Connect the Main Ethernet port of LP-2596K with a RJ-45 cable. Note. LP-2596K built in PoE pass through function on Secondary Ethernet port. It means the Secondary Ethernet port is able to provide 24V power for a secondary device if this function enabled on Web Configuration (Please refer to the statement on Advanced Setting of Radio menu).
  • Page 14 1. There is no software driver or utility installation needed. 2. RJ-45 8P8C Ethernet cable is required. 3. It takes about 60 seconds to complete the boot up sequence after LP-2596K powered up. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 15: Example - Scenario For Ip Surveillance

    Example – Scenario for IP surveillance The following figure indicates the basic setup to implement IP surveillance with a pair of LP-2596K. The remote monitoring image can be delivered to local NVR via the high powered, long distance transmission by LP-2596K.
  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Software Configuration

    A Web Browser supports HTTP such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari, and Mozilla Firefox etc. Network Connection Setup: The default IP of LP-2596K is 192.168.1.200. You have to make sure your computer is on the same network segment as LP-2596K before connecting to LP-2596K. Example: In the Windows 7 operating system 1.
  • Page 17: Get Started With Lp-2596K

    1. Open Web browser and enter 192.168.1.200 in the URL field of Web browser. admin admin 2. Enter “ ” as default user name, and “ ” as default password. After successful login , you’ll see the system status shown as below. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 18: Web Configuration Of Lp-2596K

    Bridge - All Ethernet ports (Main/Secondary) and wireless interface are bridged in the same network segment, so DHCP server is disabled. Wireless ISP – When LP-2596K is switched to Wireless ISP mode, please also set wireless mode LP-2596K as station that means LP-2596K remotely receive broadband signal from WISP outdoor AP (base station) of Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 19 1. When spanning tree protocol (STP) enabled, it will eliminate bridging loops across the LAN interfaces. 2. DHCP server is disabled in condition of the bridge operation mode, otherwise it’s enabled as default when LP-2596K operates in Wireless ISP mode. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 20 In most cases, static routes are usually manually configured by a network administrator by adding in entries into a routing table. Note. It will be enabled when operation mode is switched to Wireless ISP. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21: Radio

    SSID of many AP will be likely the same. In this condition, you can connect the required SSID and then enter its MAC address to keep the connection constant, even if reconnect it next time. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 22 (Acknowledgement) timeout value accordingly, so it means the Transmission Distance distance should be set as real distance between LP-2596K and other device for accurate transmission performance. Note. WDS (wireless distribution system) is a wireless interconnection system of access points in an IEEE 802.11 network.
  • Page 23 Multiple chains increase data transfer performance significantly. PoE Pass Through It allows Secondary Ethernet port to provide 24V power for a secondary device when it enabled. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24 64/104/128 bits length. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance are two advanced security protocols, and it’s popular used in securing wireless computer networks. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 25 MAC Access Control outside threats by preventing unauthorized access and filtering specified types of network communication. MAC address The network device identified by its MAC address. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26: Information

    There’re five sub-menus in Information menu including Status, Statistics, Association List, Memory Utilization, and Routes. Status It shows the present overview of LP-2596K system configurations.. Statistics It shows the statistic data flow of Wireless and LAN interface in LP-2596K. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 27 Association List It shows which device and its connection information to LP-2596K. Memory Utilization It presents the status of LP-2596K memory utilization. Routes It presents LP-2596K device route. Note. It will be enabled when operation mode is switched to Wireless ISP.
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Note. Please do not take off the power or remove the Ethernet cable connected to LP-2596K when firmware upgrade is in process. Otherwise, it will probably cause system crush. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 29: System

    Time Settings SNTP Client Enable or Disable SNTP Client function. SNTP Server IP Enter the IP address of SNTP server. Time Zone Select the time zone in your country from pull-down menu. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 30 Service Settings It includes SNMP configuration, HTTPS secure connection, Telnet, and SSH setting. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 31 This option enables the registration routine of system log (syslog) System Log messages. By default it is disabled. Log Server IP The host IP address that receives syslog messages. Log Server Port The TCP/IP port that receives syslog messages. Copyright © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 32: Compliance

    Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the 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 © 2014 Loopcomm Technology Inc. All rights reserved.

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