Loopcomm LP-2596K User manual

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Outdoor Long Range 802.11a/n 5GHz
Wireless AP/CPE/Bridge (2T2R)
LP- 2596K
User Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Product Introduction......................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Package Content................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Product Features............................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Application ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.4.1 Wireless ISP (WISP) Mode...................................................................................... 7
1.4.2 Bridge Mode........................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Product Outline Introduction............................................................................................ 9
1.5.1 Front view .............................................................................................................. 9
1.5.2 Back view ............................................................................................................... 9
1.5.3 LED Indication ...................................................................................................... 10
1.5.4 I/O Interface..........................................................................................................11
1.5.5 Mounting Options................................................................................................ 12
2. Hardware Installation................................................................................................................ 13
2.1 Connection overview ...................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Installation Steps............................................................................................................. 13
2.3 IP Surveillance ................................................................................................................. 15
3. Software Configuration............................................................................................................. 16
3.1 System Requirements...................................................................................................... 16
3.2 Easy Installation.............................................................................................................. 16
3.3 Get started with LP-2596K............................................................................................. 17
4. Software Features...................................................................................................................... 18
4.1 Operation Mode.............................................................................................................. 18
4.1.1 Access Point......................................................................................................... 18
4.1.2 Client.................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.3 WDS Access Point ............................................................................................... 34
4.1.4 WDS Client.......................................................................................................... 42
4.1.5 AP Router............................................................................................................. 50
4.1.6 Wireless ISP......................................................................................................... 64
4.2 System Configuration ..................................................................................................... 79
4.2.1 Device IP Settings................................................................................................ 79
4.2.2 Time Settings ....................................................................................................... 80
4.2.3 Password Settings ................................................................................................ 81
4.2.4 System Management............................................................................................ 82
4.2.5 Ping Watchdog..................................................................................................... 83
4.2.6 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................... 84
4.2.7 Save and Restore.................................................................................................. 84
4.2.8 Factory Default .................................................................................................... 85
4.2.9 Reboot.................................................................................................................. 85
4.3 Tools................................................................................................................................ 86
4.3.1 Network Ping....................................................................................................... 86
4.3.2 Network Traceroute ............................................................................................. 87
4.4 Device Status .................................................................................................................. 88

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4.4.1 Device Information.............................................................................................. 88
4.4.2 Wireless Information............................................................................................ 89
4.4.3 LAN Information ................................................................................................. 89
4.4.4 Wireless Client Table ........................................................................................... 90
4.4.5 System LOG......................................................................................................... 90
5.Compliance................................................................................................................................ 91

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1. 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. We’d love to hear from you and thank you for
your support!
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.loopcomm.com
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.
Loopcomm Technology Inc. reserves the right to revise/update the content of LP-2596K
user manual without advance notice.

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1.1 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. Moreover, it supports different operation modes for any user’s
applications like point to point network and IP surveillance.
Product Outline

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1.2 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)

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1.3 Product Features
Wireless Standards : IEEE 802.11a/n
Data transmission rate up to 300 Mbps at 40 MHz bandwidth
Operation Mode: Access Point/Client/WDS Access Point/WDS Client/AP Router/Wireless ISP
Reliable data security including WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/RADIUS, and WPA2-PSK/RADIUS
with TKIP/AES encryption.
Support SNMP V2 management, SSH, NTP, and Telnet.
Support QoS bandwidth control
MAC Access Control
Built-in Web-based management and firmware upgrade
PoE pass through available on Secondary Ethernet port (Configurable via Web UI)
Remotely enable system reset by PoE Injector
1.4 Application
1.4.1 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).

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1.4.2 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.

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1.5 Product Outline Introduction
1.5.1 Front view
1.5.2 Back view

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1.5.3 LED Indication
LED Indicator
Status
Description
ON
The LP-2596K is powered ON.
OFF
The LP-2596K is powered OFF.
Secondary
ON
Port linked.
OFF
No connection.
Blink
Data is being transmitted or received on the Secondary
Ethernet port.
Main
ON
Port linked.
OFF
No connection.
Blink
Data is being transmitted or received on the Main
Ethernet port.
Signal Strength
AP/Station mode
Low, Medium, High
It stands for connection quality of Station mode or AP
mode.

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1.5.4 I/O Interface
Item
Description
Main
It mainly used as Power over Ethernet (PoE) port, which allows
the router powered up by PoE adapter when the connection is
established by RJ-45 Cat.5 cable. It supports auto-sensing on
10/100M speed, half/ full duplex, and complies with IEEE 802.3/
802.3u respectively.
Secondary
The Secondary Ethernet port allows users to connect to another
device through RJ-45 Cat.5 cable. It supports auto-sensing on
10/100M speed, half/ full duplex, and complies with IEEE 802.3/
802.3u respectively.
Reset Button
Press continually the reset button atleast 5 seconds to reset the
configuration parameters to factory defaults
Earth Ground
It used to connect the metal line to ground in order to avoid the
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).

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1.5.5 Mounting Options
Pole Mount
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.

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2. Hardware Installation
2.1 Connection overview
2.2 Installation Steps
1. Take off the water-proof sliding cover.
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).

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3. Make the water-proof sliding cover well installed.
4. Connect PoE Injector to LP-2596K shown on diagram.
DC: Plug in the DC jack of 24V/1A power adapter
PoE port: Connect other end of Main Ethernet cable to PoE port.
LAN port: Connect Ethernet cable from PoE injector to your computer/laptop for Web
configuration.
Reset button: It allows user to remotely reset the system of LP-2596K.
Note.
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.

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2.3 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.

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3. Software Configuration
3.1 System Requirements
-Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac iOS, Linux
-A Web Browser supports HTTP such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari, and Mozilla
Firefox etc.
3.2 Easy Installation
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 Configuration.
Example: In the Windows 7 operating system
1. Press Start and enter ncpa.cpl in search bar. You will see network connection page.
2. Select your network interface card and Right click to set Properties.
3. Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
4. Select Specify an IP address and enter the IP address.
IP Address: 192.168.1.x (x can be any number between 1 to 254 except for 200)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.200
5. Click OK to complete the IP setting.

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3.3 Get started with LP-2596K
1. Open Web browser and enter 192.168.1.200 in the URL field of Web browser.
2. Enter “admin”as default user name, and “admin”as default password.
After successful login , you can see the Loopcomm web page.

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4. Software Features
4.1 Operation Mode
In Operation Mode you will find wireless and WAN settings. The LP- 2596K wireless settings are
dependent on the wireless operation mode you choose. To access wireless settings, click on the
“Setup” button. In Operation Mode there are 6 types, they are
4.1.1 Access Point
It Connects to an internal network (LAN) and broadcasts a wireless network connection
(WLAN). When operating in the Access Point mode, LP- 2596K becomes the center hub of
the wireless network. All wireless cards and clients connect and communicate through the
device.
Note: Depending on the mode you choose, applicable settings will be enabled/ disabled
automatically.
Press setup, then below Screen is displayed.
Press OK to continue, then below page is displayed.

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Fields
Description
Network SSID
It is the wireless network name. User can use the default SSID or change it.
Enable Wireless
Disable SSID Broadcasting
Enable Isolated
Enable Wireless Option
SSID will be hidden, only users who know the SSID can associate with this network.
User cannot Ping.
Radio Mode
Select the Mode of 5G 11NA HT20 or 5G 11NA HT40
“Auto” option selects the mode by itself.
Channel
Select the wireless communication frequency/channel from pull-down menu.
Data Rate
Defines the data rate (in Mbps) at which the device should transmit wireless packets.
You can fix a specific data rate between MCS 0 and MCS 7 (or MCS 15 for 2x2 chain
devices).
Transmit Power
Defines the maximum average transmit output power (in dBm) of the device. The
transmit power level maximum is limited according to country regulations.
Transmit Distance
Changing the distance value will change the ACK (Acknowledgement) timeout value
accordingly, so it means the distance should be set as real distance between LP-
2596K and other device for accurate transmission performance.
TDMA
Time Division Multiple Access. Enable/Disable the function to access.
Save and Restart
It saves the new settings and restarts.

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Security Settings
Security settings allow you to use encryption to secure your data.
There are 4 Encryption Modes in Security Settings. They are WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA-Mixed.
Functions are same for all Modes, below example is for WEP and WPA Encryption.
Fields
Description
Select Encryption
Select the Encryption Mode from the pull down menu.
Authentication
Open System: Open system authentication provides identification for using the
wireless adapter's MAC address. Open system authentication is used when no
authentication is required.
Shared Key: It verifies that an authentication-initiating station has knowledge of a
shared secret. The 802.11 standard currently assumes that the shared secret is
delivered to the participating wireless clients by means of a more secure channel that
is independent of IEEE 802.11.
Auto: Auto is the default authentication algorithm. It will change its authentication
type automatically to fulfill client’s requirement.
Key Length
Select the Key length
Key Format
When Key Length is selected as 64-bites then Input ASCII (5 Characters) or Hex (10
Characters)
When Key Length is selected as 128-bits then Input ASCII (13 Characters) or Hex (128
Character)
Encryption Key
User can enter the characters based on selected Key Length & Key Format. The format
can be passphrase or characters.