Simply Connected User Guide XAP-1031/1032 Luxul Xen™ Commercial Grade Dual Directional 802.11b/g/n Wireless Access Point Use the XAP-1031/1032 to: Optimize Wi-Fi Coverage in L-Shaped, Multi-Wing or Extra Large Installations XX Deliver “Whole Home” or Office 802.11n Wi-Fi Coverage With a Single Access Point XX Increase Mobile Client Device Network Sensitivity and Performance XX Simplify Installation While Minimizing Setup Time and Expense XX AP XX Eliminate Client Device Roaming Issues luxul.
User Guide Commercial Grade Dual Directional 802.11b/g/n Wireless Access Point Model Number: XAP-1031/1032X FCC ID: W59XAP103XX IC: 8584A-XAP103X USER GUIDE © 2011 Luxul. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be modified or adapted in any way, for any purposes without permission in writing from Luxul. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. Luxul reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design.
User Guide Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Warnings 5 1.2 Site Preparation 5 2 XAP-1031/1032 Specifications 6 3 Getting Started 7 3.1 System Requirements 7 3.2 Package Contents 7 3.3 Safety Information 8 4 Hardware Features and Installation 8 4.1 Front View 8 4.2 Top View 10 4.3 Rear View 10 4.3 Environmental Requirements 11 4.4 Hardware Installation 11 5 Configuration 16 5.1 Login 16 5.2 Quick Setup 17 5.3 Wireless 20 5.4 Maintenance 22 5.
User Guide 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Luxul Xen™ Commercial Grade Dual Directional 802.11n Wireless Access Point (XAP-1031/1032). The XAP-1031/1032 provides superior directional Wi-Fi coverage in a sturdy and versatile metal enclosure for deployment in post-construction residential and commercial Wi-Fi installations. The XAP-1031/1032 is designed to be placed inconspicuously above ceiling tiles, in an attic, or other non-public indoor location.
User Guide XX Easy 3 Step Setup through Web-based XenSmart™ User Interface XX Installs Directly on a Wall or Shelf; or Can be Placed Discreetly in a Closet or Other Non-Public Area XX XenConnect™ Enabled for Maximum Compatibility and Performance with Other Luxul Xen Products 1.1 Warnings XX Read all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct equipment installation before connecting the XAP-1031/1032 to its power source.
User Guide 2 XAP-1031/1032 Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11b/g IEEE 802.3af LAN Port: 1 RJ45 10/100 Mbps data and power input 7dBi Circular Polarized Directional AntennasX XAP-1031-1 antenna, XAP-1032-2 antennas System LEDs: Power, WLAN active, LAN link/activity, Bridge mode active. RJ45 Connection LEDs: The RJ45 connection on the top of the unit has two LEDs that indicate power and LAN link/activity. Frequency Band: 2.401 – 2.473GHz Operating Channels: 11 2.
User Guide Power Requirements Temperature Range Ethernet POE in: 48VDC/0.375A for IEEE 802.3af Compliance Power Consumption: 5W Nominal, 13W Max Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) Storage: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) Operating Humidity Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) Storage: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) Mechanical Access Point Dimensions WxHxD: 7”(177.8mm) x 4”(101.6mm) x 1.25”(25.4mm) Antenna Dimensions WxHxD: 4.25”(113mm) x 4.25”(113mm) x 1”(25.
User Guide 3.3 Safety Information To maintain the safety of users and property, follow these safety instructions: XX The XAP-1031/1032 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. XX DO NOT install this access point in or near hot or humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom. Take care to minimize exposure to excessive heat or moisture.
User Guide XAP-1032 Front View Status Indicators: The XAP-1031/1032 has four LEDs, positioned horizontally on the bottom right side of the front of the access point. When viewed left to right, LEDs are as follows: 1) Power (Green); 2) LAN Link/Activity (Amber); 3) WLAN Status (Blue); and 4) Bridge Mode (Green).
User Guide Indicator Name WLAN X (Wireless X LAN Status) BRG X (Bridge Mode) Description On The wireless radio is active and wireless access is enabled an active connection to the internet Off The wireless radio is not active and wireless access is disabled On Bridge Mode is enabled Off The AP is in default “Access Point” mode. At startup, the Green Power LED will stay on while the amber LAN Link light flashes. The blue LED will come on once the XAP-1031/1032 radio is active. 4.
User Guide XAP-1032 RearView 4.3 Environmental Requirements XX Ethernet cable to provide Power and Data to the XAP-1031/1032. XX 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-1031/1032. XX The XAP-1031/1032 uses 36-57VDC power. The POE injector power supply requires AC 100V ~ 240V, 50Hz ~ 60Hz.
User Guide 4.4.2 Mounting the Access Point on a Wall The XAP-1031/1032 and the antennas can be mounted directly to a wall or other surface. It can also be placed on a desktop or shelf with antennas still mounting to a wall or other surface. Once the location has been selected, mount the access point directly to the wall or place it on a flat surface as demonstrated below: 5.5” 139.
User Guide .197” 5mm This side Mounts against wall 1.57” 40mm Mounting hole pattern to secure the XAP-1031/1032 antenna mount to a wall XAP-1031/1032 antenna mount Now connect the antennas using the two Coax cables provided. Align the connectors and turn clock-wise until firmly attached. DO NOT over tighten. Finally, aim the antennas towards the desired coverage areas. Final installation should look something like the following: luxul.
User Guide XAP-1032 with Antennas mounted above. Actual cables are longer NOTE: If desired and optimal for placement and installation, longer Coax cables may be used. It is recommended to keep cable lengths as short as possible and to use low loss cable in order to minimize cable loss. Contact Luxul for additional cable options. CAUTION: Coax cables must be exactly the same length or the XAP1032 will not function properly 4.4.
User Guide Ethernet cable length of up to 300 feet can be used. DO NOT yet apply power to the POE injector or switch. NOTE: To ensure FCC compliance and minimize high frequency noise, a Ferrite Noise Suppresser is included with the POE injector kit. It should be placed on the Ethernet cable at or near the connector on the end of the Ethernet cable that plugs into the POE device.
User Guide 4.4.8 LED Visual Verification With power applied, you can now verify that the XAP-1031/1032 is connected and functioning properly. Prior to placing the access point cover plate, perform a visual inspection of the LEDs. The Green PWR LED (on the left) should be on while the amber LAN light flashes, indicating activity. Once the XAP-1031/1032 is properly connected to the Internet source, the blue WLAN LED should also remain on.
User Guide 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. 5.2 Quick Setup Quick Setup: For most installations, it is expected that the Quick Setup page will be sufficient to optimally configure and deploy the XAP-1031/1032 Wi-Fi network. The Quick Setup page consists of the following: XX DHCP Client: Enabled or Disabled.
User Guide NOTE: DHCP is set as Disabled by default and is the recommended setting in order to ensure optimal communications with all Luxul Xen devices on the network. XX IP Address: An IP address is a numerical label assigned to each device on the network. This field shows the IP address that is assigned to the XAP-1031/1032. To ensure plug and play capability with other Luxul networking products, the IP Address is automatically defaulted to 192.168.0.13.
User Guide To change the SSID of the wireless network, simply type the desired name, click Save, and then Reboot for the change to take effect. Security Mode: Sets the wireless security encryption mode. It is HIGHLY recommended to change the Security Mode and use the highest security level supported by the client devices in the network. In most wireless networks, WPA/ WPA2 Personal is an excellent option that will support the largest cross section of client devices.
User Guide NOTE: It is recommended to use a strong password containing: More than the minimum number of characters One or more capital letters Numbers and/or special characters ww ww ww XX Administrator Login: Sets the password for Administrator access to the XenSmart™ web management interface. When connecting to the Access Point through the XenSmart™ web interface, the user is prompted for a User ID (this is always admin) and Password (the default value is “admin”).
User Guide Wireless Mode: Sets the type of 802.11 wireless network to be broadcast. Available modes are: 11g (802.11g) 11gnHT20 (802.11g/n with 20MHz only channels) 11gnHT40+ (802.11g/n with 20/40MHz channels expanding to channels above the set channel) 11gnHT40- (802.11g/n with 20/40MHz channels expanding to channels below the set channel) The default setting is 11gnHT20, and is recommended for optimal performance of all types of devices in the network. Use the 11g Mode ONLY if there are 802.
User Guide Wireless Profiles: This page allows configuration of up to 8 Wireless Network SSID’s: XX Network Name (SSID): Sets the name of the Wireless Network. If the SSID is not set on a profile, the name of the network will not be broadcast. NOTE: Profile 1 is set during Quick Setup Security Mode: Sets the wireless security encryption mode. Encryption: This field only shows while in WPA mode. It is used to select the encryption method WPA will use (default is TKIP & AES).
User Guide Firmware Upgrade: This page allows for the upgrade of the firmware on the XAP1031/1032. To check for firmware updates, visit www.luxul.com/support. 1. Go to the Luxul website and download the new version of firmware 2. Click Browse to locate the firmware file on your computer 3. Click Upgrade to perform the update CAUTION: Do not power off the access point or computer being used during the upgrade or the access point may be damaged. 5.4.
User Guide 5.4.3 Backup/Restore Backup/Restore: This page is used to create a backup of the XAP-1031/1032 configuration and Restore the configuration at a later time if desired. The backup file can also be used to set up multiple Luxul Xen Access Points using the same configuration. Click Backup to save the current configuration settings as a file. To restore those settings, click Browse and select the backup file on your Computer, and then click Restore.
User Guide Basic Status: This page displays basic setup information of the configuration and status of the AP including: Firmware Version, Hardware Model, Uptime, Connection Type, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, LAN MAC Address, Wireless Mode, Wireless MAC Address, Network Name (SSID), Channel Width, Channel, and type of Security 5.6.2 Connected Clients Connected Clients: This page displays the MAC Address, Speed and Signal Strength of all currently attached wireless devices.
User Guide Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could cause damage and may violate regulatory approvals. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate the equipment. The equipment version marketed in the U.S. is restricted to usage of channels 1-11 only. 6.
User Guide Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; this behavior may cause damage to the radio. Remote and Standalone Antenna Configurations: To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, antennas that are mounted externally at remote locations or operating near users at stand-alone desktop of similar configurations must operate with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from all persons. XX 6.
User Guide 6.5 Industry Canada (RSS-Gen Issue 2) This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
