Loopcomm LP-2036 User Manual
User Manual
HIGH POWERTM WI-FI® Router
LP-2036
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Contents
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Back Panel Description .............................................................................................................................................. 6
BASIC SETUP GUIDE ............................................................................................................................................... 7
5.0GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Basic Settings (5.0GHz) ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Guest Networks (5.0GHz) ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Security Settings (5.0GHz) ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Advanced Settings (5.0GHz) .................................................................................................................................... 13
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (5.0GHz) ................................................................................................................... 13
Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz) ..................................................................................................................... 14
Access Schedule (5.0GHz) ....................................................................................................................................... 14
2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Basic Settings (2.4GHz) ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Guest Networks (2.4GHz) ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Security Settings (2.4GHz) ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Advanced Settings (2.4GHz) .................................................................................................................................... 16
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (2.4GHz) ................................................................................................................... 17
Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4GHz) ..................................................................................................................... 17
Access Schedule (2.4GHz) ....................................................................................................................................... 18
NETWORK SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Local Network (LAN) ............................................................................................................................................... 18
IPv6 Local Network (LAN) ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Internet Network (WAN) ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 20
SMART FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Block Websites ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
User Access (MAC Address Filtering) ...................................................................................................................... 21
User Access (IP Address Filtering) ........................................................................................................................... 22
USB STORAGE ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Local Sharing ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
FTP Server ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
FIREWALL SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Port Filtering ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
Port Forwarding ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
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DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Virtual LAN .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Denial of Service ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
QUALITY OF SERVICE ............................................................................................................................................ 27
ROUTING SETUP .................................................................................................................................................. 28
MANAGEMENT FEATURES .................................................................................................................................... 29
System Status .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Network Statistics ................................................................................................................................................... 29
Dynamic DNS Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 30
System Clock ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
System Logs ............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Upgrade Firmware .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Save and Reload Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 31
Password Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 32
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................................................... 32
DEFAULT SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................... 33
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................. 34
REGULATORY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................... 40
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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: support@loopcomm.com
Website: www.loopcomm.com
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Package Contents
Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package:
High Power LP - 2036 Wi-Fi Router
Three Detachable High Gain Antennas
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
CD: User Manual
Quick Installation Guide (QIG)
LED Indicators
Power: Indicates when the Router is powered on. The LED will remain on.
5.0GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is transmitted or received over the 5GHz
wireless network.
2.4GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is transmitted or received over the 2.4GHz
wireless network.
Internet Connection: Indicates when the Router is connected to a broadband modem.
The LED will blink rapidly when Internet traffic is transmitted or received.
Gigabit Wired Ports 1-4: Indicates when a networking device is connected to a wired
port on the back of the Router. The LED will blink rapidly when wired data traffic is transmitted or received.
USB Connection: Indicates when a USB storage device is connected to the USB port.
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Back Panel Description
Antenna Connectors: RJ-SMA antenna connectors. Attach the included high gain antennas to these
connectors.
Reset: Push down once to reboot the Router. Hold down for 5-10 seconds to reset the router back to
factory settings.
WPS: Hold down for 3 seconds to enable WPS push button configuration.
Wired Devices: Gigabit RJ-45 ports for connecting to wired computers or network devices.
Modem: Gigabit RJ-45 port for connecting to your Broadband Modem.
USB Port: Attach USB storage devices, such as USB flash drives and external hard drives, for file sharing.
LED On/Off: Push to turn LED indicators on or off.
Power On/Off: Push to turn the Router on or off.
Power: Power adapter port. Input: 100-240v.
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BASIC SETUP GUIDE
Setup Preparations
Disconnect and power off your existing router.
Disconnect your existing router from your computer, your broadband
modem and its power outlet. If you do not have an existing router
Please continue to the next step.
Power off your Modem
Power off the modem by disconnecting the modem’s power adapter
from the power outlet. If your modem has a backup battery, remove
the backup battery from your modem. Do NOT power on the modem
until prompted at a later step.
Connect the Router to your Modem
Do NOT connect the power adapter to the Router at this time.
a) Use the included blue Ethernet cable and connect one end of the cable to your modem.
b) Connect the other end of the cable to the blue Modem port on the Router.
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Power on your Modem
Plug in your modem’s power adapter and backup battery (if available):
Attach Antennas, Power On & Connect to your Computer
a) Attach the antennas to the antenna connectors on the Router.
b) Connect the included grey Ethernet cable to an available port on your computer or connect to
the Router’s Wi-Fi Network: Loopcomm_2.4GHz or Loopcomm_5GHz. Password: loopcommwifi
c) Attach the Power Adapter to the Router’s PWR port and a power outlet.
Open your Web Browser to Access the Setup Wizard
a) Open your web browser.
b) Type http://setup.loopcomm.com
into the web address bar.
c) If the web menu fails to open, type the following IP
address into your web address bar -
http://192.168.1.200
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Welcome to the Setup Wizard
If this is your first time setting up the Router, the Setup Wizard
should automatically load.
If you wish to manually configure your router you can also
choose to skip the Setup Wizard.
Double check that the modem is connected to the Router’s
Modem port.
Check that your antennas are all attached firmly to the antenna
connectors.
Click Next to continue.
If the Dashboard loads (see right image) instead of the Setup
Wizard, scroll to the bottom and click the Setup Wizard button
to access the Wizard.
Internet Connection Detection
The Wizard will try to detect your Internet settings and
configure the router. Please be patient.
If there is a problem with the Automatic Configuration, the
wizard will notify you about the issue.
If the Internet connection detection was successful, you
will see a green check mark.
Click Next to continue.
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Personalize your Wi-Fi Settings
The default ID of your 5GHz Wi-Fi network and 2.4GHz WiFi network is:
Loopcomm_5GHz
Loopcomm_2.4GHz
To change it, enter a new name in the SSID field. Users
connecting wirelessly to the Router will use these IDs to
identify your wireless network.
The default Security Key (WPA/WPA2) of your Wi-Fi networks is: loopcommwifi
To change them, enter a new key in the Security Key field for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. The keys must
be at least 8 characters long.
Click Next to apply your settings.
Create a Password for your Router
This password is NOT your Wi-Fi network password.
password is to access the web menu of the Router to
access additional router settings. Leave this blank if you do
not wish to have a password.
Click Apply to save your settings.
The Router will reboot. This process may take up to 1 minute. The page will automatically reload after the
Count down. If it does not, you may need to manually refresh the page or check your connection to the Router.
This
Setup Summary
Once the Router has rebooted, it will load the Setup
Summary page and provide you with the details of
your setup. It is recommended that you print this page for
your records.
Open a new web browser window and check that you have
access to the Internet.
At this time, you may disconnect from the Router and start a wireless connection.
If you have any wired devices that you would like to attach to the Router you may do so now as well.
Enjoy your new Loopcomm Wireless network!
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WEB MENU DASHBOARD
Welcome to the Dashboard
Once you have completed the Router Setup Wizard, going
to http://setup.loopcomm.com will now bring you to the
Router’s Dashboard.
The Dashboard provides you with information regarding
your internet connection and basic router settings. From
here you can enable or disable guest networks, have a
quick glance at what devices are connected to your Router
and enable or disable website blocking features. For more
advanced settings click on More Settings to navigate
through the configuration menu.
5.0GHz WI-FI SETTINGS
Basic Settings (5.0GHz)
The Basic Settings page allows you to adjust settings for
your 5GHz local wireless network.
Disable 5.0GHz Wireless Connections: Disabling will turn
off all 5GHz Wi-Fi activity. Users will no longer be able to
connect wirelessly to your 5GHz network.
Band: Select the compatible Wi-Fi standard and speed for
your wireless network.
Broadcast SSID: Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide
the visibility of the router’s 5GHz network SSID. Users
must manually enter the SSID to connect.
Data Rate: Sets the maximum wireless data rate that your
network will operate on.
Wireless Network ID (SSID): The name of your 5GHz wireless network.
Channel Number: Wi-Fi networks operate on specific wireless channels. Some network channels may have
more interference than others. If your performance is unstable, try a different channel number. If you are
using a repeater with this network, it is recommended you set a static channel, instead of using "Auto".
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WMM: Prioritizes multimedia data over the wireless network.
Associated Clients: Shows the active users connected wirelessly to your 5GHz network.
Guest Networks (5.0GHz)
Guest Networks: You may add additional names (SSID) to your Wireless Network with different characteristics
for each SSID.
Each additional Network or SSID can have its own
security, band and data rate settings. You may
restrict users to 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).
Guest Networks may also be set with restrictions
so that guests can only access the Internet and not the local network.
Associated Clients: View all computers and network devices that are connected to your network wirelessly.
Security Settings (5.0GHz)
The Security page allows you to change the type of wireless
security settings for your 5.0GHz wireless network.
Using the drop down menu, you can select which network you
wish to configure and may adjust the security settings below.
If you are using the Guest Network feature, you will be able to
adjust the security settings for your additional SSIDs as well.
(For 2.4GHz Guest Networks, view the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings
menu)
Encryption Types:
WEP is rated as a low level encryption and is compatible with all wireless devices and operating systems.
Using WEP may slow down your wireless performance.
WPA is a medium level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems.
WPA2 is a high level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems.
WPA Mixed Mode allows the use of both WPA and WPA2 at the same time.
If you are not sure which encryption type to use, we recommend you choose WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode.
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