Luxul Xen XAP-1050 User manual

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XAP-1050
Luxul Xen™ High Performance Outdoor
802.11n Wireless Bridge Client
Use the XAP-1050 to:
Setup a Superior Point-to-Point Bridge Link
Provide up to 40W of Power to any PoE Enabled IP Camera or Device.
Simplify Installation While Minimizing Setup Time and Expense
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LUXUL XEN™ HIGH PERFORMANCE OUTDOOR
802.11b/g/n Wireless Access Point
Model Number: XAP-1050
FCC ID: W59XAP1040
IC: 8584A-XAP1040
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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. No license is granted, either
expressly or by implication or otherwise under any Luxul intellectual property rights.
An implied license only exists for equipment, circuits and subsystems contained in
this or any Luxul product.
This product is covered by one or more U.S. and foreign patents Patents: 7,379,717,
6,606,075, 6,373,448, other patents pending
DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS
The following graphical alerts are used in this document to indicate notable situations:
NOTE: Tips, hints, or special requirements that you should take note of.
CAUTION: Care is required. Disregarding a caution can result in data
loss or equipment malfunction.
WARNING!: Indicates a condition or procedure that could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
FCC COMPLIANCE
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.

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WARNINGS
XRead all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct equip-
ment installation before connecting the XAP-1050 to its power source.
XRemove jewelry and watches before installing this equipment.
XVerify that the unit is grounded before connecting it to the power source.
XVerify that any device connected to this unit is properly wired and grounded.
XConnect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical circuit.
XVerify that the electrical circuits have appropriate overload protection.
XAttach only approved power cords to the device.
XVerify that the power connector and socket are accessible at all times during the
operation of the equipment.
XDo not work with power circuits in dimly lit spaces.
XDo not install this equipment or work with its power circuits during thunder-
storms or other weather conditions that could cause a power surge.
XVerify there is adequate ventilation around the device, and that ambient tem-
peratures meet equipment operation specifications.
XProducts outside the approved configurations may be in violation of Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
SITE PREPARATION
XConsult your site survey and network analysis reports to determine specific
equipment placement, power drops, and so on.
XAssign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel.
XIdentify and document where all installed components are located.
XProvide a sufficient number of power drops for your equipment.
XEnsure adequate, dust-free ventilation to all installed equipment.
XIdentify and prepare Ethernet and console port connections.
XVerify that cable lengths are within the maximum allowable distances for optimal
and certified signal transmission.
GETTING STARTED
System Requirements
XDevices Supporting 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n
XWeb Browser (Microsoft IE 8.0 and up, Mozilla Firefox 10 and up, Safari 2.0 and
up, Google Chrome 4.0 and up, Opera 10 and up)
XCAT5 Ethernet Cable

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XAC Power Socket (100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz)
XInternet Connection to View Documentation Online
Package Contents
XXAP-1050 Wireless Access Point
XWeather Resistant RJ45 Connector Gland
X60W AC to DC Power Supply and 25’ Power Cable
XDual Purpose Mounting Bracket for Wall or Pole
XQuick Install Guide
NOTE: If any of the listed items are missing or damaged, please contact
the reseller from whom you purchased for return/replacement.
Safety Information
To maintain the safety of users and property, follow these safety instructions:
XThe XAP-1050 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. Rather, that it is weather and water resistant and care should still be taken
to avoid excessive exposure to heat, moisture, etc.
XDO NOT pull any connected cable with force. When disconnecting cables, do so
by disconnecting first from the access point. When reconnecting, connect the AP
first and then the Power/data source.
XWhen installing the access point, be sure it is firmly secured
XAccessories of this access point, such as mounting screws, the POE injector and
power supply may be dangerous to small children under 3 years of age. KEEP All
ACCESSORIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
XThe access point may become hot when in use for extended time periods. This is
normal and is not a malfunction. DO NOT install this access point where it will
be exposed to paper, cloth or other flammable materials. If not using the electri-
cal box included with the unit, ALWAYS use a properly shielded and UL listed
electrical box for installation.
XThe XAP-1050 contains no user-serviceable parts. If the access point is not
working properly, contact your dealer and ask for help. DO NOT attempt to
disassemble the access point.
HARDWARE FEATURES AND INSTALLATION
The XAP-1050 high powered access point is designed for optimal performance as
well as for simple and efficient installation and setup. It implements Luxul’s circular

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polarized directional antenna technology and is packaged for installation outdoors
on a wall or pole. Because the signal generated by the XAP-1050 is directional in
nature, the unit should be placed in a location that allows the antenna face to be
“pointed” towards the desired coverage area.
Front View
For maximum weather resistance, the XAP-1050 has no external LED indicators. The
front consists simply of the access point cover with the Luxul icon that indicates
proper top/bottom installation orientation of the access point.
XAP-1050 Front View
Rear View
The rear of the XAP-1050 provides various mounting options. It is designed to
mount optimally to a wall or pole using the included mounting bracket and
hardware.
XAP-1050 Rear View

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Bottom View
The bottom of the XAP-1050 provides one RJ-45 connection, and one circular
power connector. The RJ-45 connection is used to deliver both power and data
to the connected PoE enabled device. When installation is complete, a weather
resistant RJ-45 connector gland will cover the RJ-45 connector of the XAP-1050. /
Use the circular power connection to connect the provide 25’ power cable.
XAP-1050 Bottom View
Inside View
For maximum weather resistance, all System LEDs and the Reset button are located
internally. Unless it becomes necessary to do so, opening the XAP-1050 is not
suggested. Note that there are no user serviceable parts. There is also a metal insert
for grounding power.
For troubleshooting, functional validation or system Reset, you will need to open
the XAP-1050. 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:
View of XAP-1050 Opened

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CAUTION: Before removing the cover and/or attempting to service
the XAP-1050, be sure to unplug all cables and dismount
the device. Use caution to see that no external elements
are introduced inside the enclosure and that reasonable
precautions are taken to minimize static and electromagnetic
contamination of the electronic components. Avoid touching
any of the internal electronics, except in the case of a Reset.
CAUTION: When lifting the base, be careful not to pull, bend or
otherwise move the base or cover excessively. By simply
lifting the base slightly, you should be able to see the LEDs
as well as access the Reset button. When re-assembling the
unit, be sure to maintain the weather-resistant integrity of
the enclosure by verifying that the rubber seal is properly
seated and the four screws are firmly in place, but not
over-tightened.
With the base lifted to the right, System LEDs and the Reset button can be seen as
shown here:
Reset
Button
Reset Button and LED Location
Status Indicators:
With the unit facing down and the base moved to the right as shown above, the
XAP-1050 has four LEDs, positioned horizontally on the bottom, left side of the
board. When viewed left to right, LEDs are as follows: 1) Bridge Mode (Green); 2)
WLAN Status (Blue); 3) LAN Link/Activity (Amber); and 4) Power (Green).
The following table describes the LED functionality:

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Indicator Name Description
Bridge Mode On Bridge is connected
Flashing Bridge Mode enabled but not connected
Off The AP is in default “Access Point” mode.
WLAN Status On The wireless radio is active and wireless
access is enabled
Off The wireless radio is not active and wireless
access is disabled
LAN Link/Activity On There is an active Ethernet connection
Flashing Indicates Ethernet activity
Off There is no active Ethernet connection
Power On The power is on
Off No power, check power connections
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-1050 wireless radio is active.
Reset Button:
The Reset button is used to clear the current settings of the XAP-1050 and restore
factory default settings.
To Restore the Default Settings: With the XAP-1050 powered on, press and hold the
Reset button for 15 seconds. When the Power LED comes on again, release the reset
button. The XAP-1050 will be set to factory defaults.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding the Reset button will remove any
custom configurations done to the XAP-1050.
Environmental Requirements
XEthernet cable to provide Power and Data to the XAP-1050.
XA 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-1050.
XThe XAP-1050 uses 36-57VDC power. The power supply requires AC 100V ~ 240V,
50Hz ~ 60Hz.

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XTemperature of the operating environment: -4F~131F (-20C to 55C). Be sure to
place the access point away from heat generating devices.
XHumidity of the operating environment: 5%-95% non-condensing. Do not place
the access point in an extremely dirty or damp location.
XKeep the access point away from strong electromagnetic fields (i.e. Air
Conditioner compressors, fluorescent light ballasts, CRT monitors/televisions,
etc.), and free from vibration, dust and direct sun light.
Hardware Installation
Access Point Placement
This XAP-1050 implements Luxul’s Circular Polarized directional antenna technol-
ogy. For maximum efficiency, it should be aimed towards the area to which you
would like to provide coverage. With this in mind, the ideal placement option is
usually on an outside wall or pole pointed into the coverage area.
XAP-1050 Suggested Mounting Location
Mounting the Access Point on a Wall or Pole
The XAP-1050 can be mounted directly to a wall or pole using the included mount-
ing bracket.
The XAP-1050 mount assembles as show above. The u-bolts may be removed and
the plate may be mounted directly to a wall using your hardware.

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CAUTION: Do not drill holes in the enclosure or the weather proofing
will be compromised and your warranty voided.
Assembling the Weather Resistant RJ-45 Connector Gland
To ensure proper protection from the elements, the weather resistant RJ-45 con-
nector gland must be installed correctly. To do so requires the installer to termi-
nate the Ethernet Cable that will be plugged into the XAP-1050. The diagram below
indicates the correct assembly for the RJ-45 Connector Gland.
RJ-45 Connector Weather Resistant Gland assembly
NOTE: Category-5, super Category-5 or Category-6 unshielded twisted
pair (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6 UTP) cables can be used. For best
results, it is recommended that Category-6 shielded twisted pair
be used to ensure stable data transmission at highest data rates.
Once the RJ45 Connector Gland has been assembled and the Ethernet Cable has
been terminated, the cable can now be plugged into the XAP-1050. You can now at-
tach the RJ-45 Connector Gland by placing it over the cable connector and turning
it clockwise until it is firmly secured. At this time, also tighten the gland around the
cable by turning it clockwise and thus creating a water-tight seal.
Connecting to the Power Source
The included power supply needs to be hard wired into a suitable VAC source
according to local electrical wiring codes. ACL (Brown wire, VAC Live) needs to be
connected to the hot (typically black for 110VAC in the US) and the ACN (Blue wire,
VAC Neutral) needs to be connected to the neutral (typically white for 110VAC in
the US) AC feed.
The output of the power supply is 48VDC with V+ (Red) and V- (Black, ‘Ground’).
Connect these to the supplied XAP-1050 pigtail. Connect Red to Red and Black to
Black.

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CAUTION: When attaching the circular power connector to the XAP-
1050, Do Not over tighten the connector. Damage to the
connector may occur if over tightened.
Install the power supply in a location that is protected from immersion or pro-
longed contact with water. The power supply is IP-64 rated which means it is
protected from dust infiltration and can withstand splashed water.
Applying Power
Once the power connections are made the XAP-1050 is ready to power on.
CAUTION: Do not connect a none PoE device the RJ-45 connect of the
XAP-1050 or damage to the device may occur
CONFIGURATION
NOTE: Configuring the Luxul Xen AP with non-Luxul routers may require
your computer’s IP address to be changed.
The Luxul Xen XAP-1050 default IP addresss is 192.168.0.15. If the
IP address of your router is not set to the 192.168.0.X network,
a temporary static IP address must be set on the computer
being used for configuration. To do so, set the IP address of the
computer to the 192.168.0.X range and then use the default IP
address of your XAP-1050 (192.168.0.15) as the Gateway/Router.
Once configured, set the computer IP configuration back to
“Obtain Automatically/DHCP.”
Go to http://luxul.com/how-to-videos for videos about
changing the IP address of your Operating System.
Login
The XAP-1050 is not equipped with internal DHCP server. If connected to the Luxul
XBR-2300 Enterprise Dual-WAN Router, configuration will be automatic. Otherwise,
the IP address of the computer for login and configuration will need to be manually
configured. The table below lists the default parameters of the XAP-1050.

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Parameter Default Value
Default IP address 192.168.0.15
Default user name admin
Default password admin
Login to the XAP-1050 Wireless Access Point with the following steps:
a. Be sure the XAP-1050 is properly installed and powered on
b. Open your Web Browser, and enter http://192.168.0.15.
The login window appears as shown below:
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.
Quick Setup

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5.4 Bridge Setup
NOTE: Once you set the XAP-1050 to Bridge Client you will not be able
to access the XAP-1050 wirelessly. We recommend configuring a
second SSID so you can wirelessly make changes later if required
5.4.1 Client Mode
XClient: Connects to an existing wireless network as a client device
When setting the AP in Client Mode you will enter the Name (SSID) of the Network
it will connect to, the Security Mode that Network uses and the Passphrase needed
to connect. Then simply click Save and Reboot to apply the changes, the Luxul AP
will now connect as a client device.
NOTE: When connected as a client device the AP will hide all MAC
addresses behind it’s own MAC Address
5.4.2 Dedicated Bridge Mode
XBridge Root: Sets the Bridge AP to root mode, this is the connection to the main
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When setting the AP in Root Bridge Mode the MAC address of the Root is dis-
played you will need this for the Bridge Client device(s). Write down the Root
Bridge’s MAC address. Now configure 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.
NOTE: Bridge mode allows all device MAC addressing to be preserved
and will not allow for client device connections only Bridge
Clients will be able to connect.
XBridge Client: Sets the Bridge AP to client mode this will connect to a Root AP

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When setting the AP in Bridge Client Mode the MAC address from the Root Bridge
will need to be entered in the Root AP MAC Address field.
NOTE: We recommend manually entering the MAC address as cut and
paste operations have been known to cause formatting issues
that will prevent the bridge from connecting.
Now simply match the SSID, Security Mode and Passphrase configured on the Root
Bridge. Then simply click Save and Reboot to apply the changes, the Luxul AP will
now start running in Bridge Client mode passing data between the two bridged
points.
NOTE: Bridge mode allows all device MAC addressing to be preserved
and will not allow for client device connections only Bridge
Clients will be able to connect.
5.4.3 Bridge Mode with Client Access
XClient device access when running in Bridge Mode:
To allow devices to connect to any Luxul AP in Bridge Mode we recommend set-
ting a second SSID to allow client devices to connect. In the AP’s management page
select Wireless >> Settings, then select SSID 2 and configure the Client network.
NOTE: This SSID must be different than the SSID used for the bridge
connection, and may match on the Bridge Root and Bridge
Client devices.

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Products and documents subject to change without notice.
Products may be discontinued without notice.
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For any problems during the installation or configuration of your XAP-1050,
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