Loopcomm LP-9318A, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual Ver 1 0 0 Ⓒ2013 9 ...

Page 2: ...Open your Web Browser 10 Welcome to the Smart Setup Wizard 11 Set the System Clock 11 Wireless Network ID 12 Wireless Network Security 12 Setup Summary 14 WIRELESS SETTINGS 15 Basic Settings 15 Security 17 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 17 WDS Settings 19 Antenna Settings 20 Advanced Settings 20 SMART FEATURES 21 Access Schedule 21 User Access Control 21 Wireless Coverage Controls 22 IP SETTINGS 23 MAN...

Page 3: ...2 Save and Reload Settings 27 Password Settings 27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 28 DEFAULT SETTINGS 28 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION 28 TROUBLE SHOOTING 29 WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION 32 ...

Page 4: ...selves on delivering Email service loopcomm com Call 886 2 8686 9685 Web http www loopcomm com GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package High Power Wireless N Access Point 30 ft Power over Ethernet Cable Standard Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Metal Desktop Stand Metal Pole Mounting Clamp Plastic Pole Mounting Tie CD with User s Guide ...

Page 5: ... connected to the Pro Access Point Inside Panel a Optional External Antenna Port RJ SMA antenna connector Compatible with all antennas with RP SMA connectors Upgradable to high gain antennas for more range See the External Antenna configuration section for setup procedures b PoE Port Power over Ethernet capable RJ 45 port used to connect the Pro Access Point to the included PoE Adapter for power a...

Page 6: ...PoE port on the Pro Access Point to provide power and data to the Pro Access Point c Network Port Connects to an available port on a network switch or router s LAN port d Reset Button The easy to access reset button is located on the back of the PoE Adapter Pressing the reset button will reboot the Pro Access Point To reset the Pro Access Point to default settings hold the reset button down for 5 ...

Page 7: ...structing the stand Wall Mounting a Place the LP 9318A against the wall use a pencil and mark two locations through the mounting hole on the wall b Remove the LP 9318A and securely drill two screws where you ve marked on the wall screws where you ve marked on the wall and the wall so the LP 9318A can slide be mounted onto the screws c Mount the LP 9318A onto the secured screws and adjust the screw...

Page 8: ... against the pole b Use the included hose clamp or plastic tie and secure it through the smaller hole located on the bottom of the mounting bracket Use a screw driver to tighten the clamp until the adapter is securely mounted to the pole ...

Page 9: ...le and connect one end to the LAN port on the PoE adapter and the other to your router s network LAN port or a network switch Note Use only Ethernet cables that do NOT support PoE for this connection e Allow up to 2 minutes for the Pro Access Point to configure itself to your network DHCP Networks Only Connect your PC to the Pro Access Point Connecting Wirelessly With your PC or Mac scan for avail...

Page 10: ...9 Attach any wired devices to the Pro Access Point using Ethernet cables Your Plug and Play setup is now complete You may now use the Pro Access Point to access your network ...

Page 11: ...llow the instructions below a Scan for available wireless networks on your PC and connect to the following network b The Settings Menu can NOT be accessed with a wired connection to the Pro Access Point Your computer must be connected to with a wireless connection to the Pro Access Point Open your Web Browser a Open your web browser b Type in http setup loopcomm com into the web address bar c If t...

Page 12: ...de you through the setup of your 1 System Clock 2 Wireless Network SSID 3 Wireless Network Security Key Click Start to begin Set the System Clock The System Clock is used for system logs and setting schedules for Internet access Click Sync to synchronize the System Clock with the time on your computer Click Next to Continue ...

Page 13: ...d Users connecting wirelessly to the Access Point will use this ID to identify your wireless network Click Next to continue Wireless Network Security The default Security Key WPA of your wireless network is loopcommwifi To change it enter a new key in the Security Key field The key must be at least 8 characters long ...

Page 14: ...13 Click Next to apply your settings The Access Point will reboot This process may take up to 2 minutes Do not refresh the web page The page will automatically reload with the connection status ...

Page 15: ...g your current settings If you have wired network devices you may attach them to the wired ports on the back of the Access Point for additional wired connectivity For information on additional settings and configurations for your Pro Access Point continue to the next section ...

Page 16: ...o connect wirelessly Multiple SSID You may add one additional SSID to you Wireless network The additional SSID can have its own security band and data rate settings You may restrict users for specific SSIDs or provide access only to some users with lower bandwidth by changing the band i e only allow 802 11b access to specific users Channel Width Wi Fi operates in two separate channel widths 20Hz a...

Page 17: ...16 Displays all wireless connections to the Pro Access Point ...

Page 18: ...ailable please check the Learning Center of the Loopcomm website http www loopcomm com Note WEP 64bit and 128bit security is a more primitive WiFi security encryption type and limits wireless performance and speed from the Access Point It is recommended to use WPA or WPA2 as your encryption type Note Some older Windows XP computers Pre Service Pack 3 may not support WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS ...

Page 19: ...18 Push button You may push the WPS button on the web menu The Access Point does not have a physical WPS button ...

Page 20: ...n Access Point to easily remember which Access Point belongs to which MAC Address entry d Band Select the wireless band you wish to operate on e Wireless Network SSID Enter the wireless SSID of your Access Point Ensure that all WDS Access Points have unique SSID s Do not use the same SSID for two separate Access Points f Channel Ensure that all Pro Access Points Main or Relay operate on the same w...

Page 21: ...external antenna to the External Antenna Port BEFORE activating the External Antenna Port to avoid damage to the Pro Access Point After you have attached the external high gain antenna select the External Antenna selection under Active Antenna and click Apply After the Access Point reboots your external antenna will be active and ready for use Advanced Settings It is recommended that only experts ...

Page 22: ...ess Schedule b Select which days you wish for your Wi Fi to be available c Select the time frame during that day that you wish for Wi Fi to be available d Apply Changes Note Make sure you have already configured your Time Zone Settings in order for your schedule to work correctly Time Zone Settings can be adjusted from the web menu under Management Time Zone Settings User Access Control User Acces...

Page 23: ...ur wireless network For a smaller coverage area you can select a lower output power For the maximum wireless coverage select the 100 selection Note that if you select a lower output power your connection to your Home Network will also decrease in range So be careful and test your signal strength after each adjustment ...

Page 24: ...for advanced users DHCP Client Range The range of IP addresses the Access Point s DHCP server will assign to users and devices connecting to the Access Point Disabled Static DHCP If your network requires the use of manual IP address assignments select this option You may manually enter the IP address settings of the Access Point so it reflects the correct addresses to work with your specific netwo...

Page 25: ...24 to reset your Access Point to default settings by holding down the reset button on the back panel for 5 10 seconds ...

Page 26: ...a for each connection type View this page to see the amount of traffic going through the Access Point s wired or wireless connections System Clock Maintain the internal clock for the Pro Access Point by syncing with your computer s time Your system clock settings need to be accurate in order for system logs and wireless access schedules to work correctly Upgrade Firmware The Access Point uses inte...

Page 27: ...http www loopcomm com support website and remember the location where you saved it Firmware files may also be provided by Loopcomm support reps b Click Browse and locate the file c Click Upload to begin upgrading Note Firmware files normally have a bin file extension ...

Page 28: ...s Point you will lose all previous configurations and will need to run the Smart Setup Wizard again to reconnect to a Home Network Password Settings By default the Access Point does not require a password to log in to the web menu If you wish to enable a password to protect unauthorized access to the web menu and Smart Setup Wizard you may enter one here To save current settings a Click Save b Sel...

Page 29: ...ss Point will reset back to factory settings as listed below IP Address 192 168 1 240 DHCP Auto Web Menu Access http setup loopcomm com SSID Loopcomm_AP Security Key WPA AES loopcommwifi TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION We are here to help If you have any issues with your Access Point please contact us To contact Loopcomm Technical Support use one of the following methods Phone 886 2 8686 9...

Page 30: ...e Access Point wirelessly and NOT using a network cable Ensure the power is plugged in and on Try to access the setup menu again b Enter the following web address into your web browser http setup loopcomm com c Power off unplug the power adapter the Pro Access Point and power it back on Try again d Reset your Access Point to default settings by holding the Reset Button located on the back panel fo...

Page 31: ...figure itself to your router s settings c Your router may be using Static IP assignments If so you will need to configure a Static IP for the Access Point Connect your PC to the Access Point using an Ethernet cable Disconnect your PC from any wireless networks that it may be connected to Access the web menu at setup loopcomm com using a web browser Access the IP settings menu from the left hand na...

Page 32: ... network Files transferred through the Internet are limited by your ISP speed and the data download speeds from the website that you are downloading from c Your computer may be using an older Wi Fi adapter with lower speed limits 802 11b g d You may have interference on the wireless channel that the Access Point is currently using Try changing the channel of your wireless network The range from th...

Page 33: ...ecifications hardware and software without notice If any portion of the Loopcomm Limited Warranty is found to be unenforceable its remaining provisions shall remain in effect All costs of shipping the product to Loopcomm shall be borne solely by the purchaser Limitations IN NO EVENT SHALL Loopcomm LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CO...

Page 34: ...You are responsible for properly packaging and shipping the product at your cost and risk to Loopcomm The bearer of cost related to shipping repaired or replaced product back to the purchaser will be at the sole discretion of Loopcomm and determined based on the details of each RMA case Customers outside of the United States of America are responsible for all shipping and handling costs including ...

Page 35: ...ected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution and Safety Notices Any changes or modifications including the antennas made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter...

Page 36: ...expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Deployment Statement This product is certified for outdoors deployment only Do not install or use this product indoor ...