Loopcomm Technology LP2596K User Manual

Outdoor Long Range 802.11a/n 5GHz Wireless AP/CPE/Bridge (2T2R)

LP- 2596K

User Manual

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

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

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: support@loopcomm.com 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.

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

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)

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).

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.

1.5 Product Outline Introduction

1.5.1 Front view

1.5.2 Back view

1.5.3 LED Indication

LED Indicator

Status

Description

The LP-2596K is powered ON.

OFF

The LP-2596K is powered OFF.

Secondary

Port linked.

OFF

No connection.

Blink

Data is being transmitted or received on the Secondary Ethernet port.

Main

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

2.3 IP Surveillance

Example – Scenario for IP surveillance

The following figure indicates the basic setup to implement IP surveillance with a pair of LP2596K. The remote monitoring image can be delivered to local NVR via the high powered, long distance transmission by LP-2596K.

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.

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.

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.

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 LP2596K 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.

Security Settings

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.

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.

Pre-Authentication

Select Pre-Authentication as Personal or Enterprise.

Encryption Type

TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) for data Encryption. TKIP utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code (MIC) to provide protection against hackers. AES: Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for data encryption. AES utilized a symmetric 128-bit block data encryption. AUTO: Auto is the default Encryption Type. It will change automatically to fulfill client’s requirement.

Pre-shared Key

User can enter Maximum number of Key Length. The format can be passphrase or any characters.

Fields

Description

RADIU Server IP Address

Enter the RADIU Server’s IP Address provided by your ISP.

RADIU Server Port

Enter the RADIUS Server’s port number provided by your ISP.

RADIU Server Password

Enter the RADIUS Server’s Password provided by your ISP.

EAP Reauthorization Period

EAP- Session timeout interval for 802.1x re-authorization setting. Session timeout interval unit is seconds

RSN Reauthorization

Enable/Disable the function to access.

WPA Group Rekey Interval

A group key is used for multicast/broadcast data, and the re-key interval is time period that the system will change the group key periodically. The shorter the interval is, the better the security.it varies from 300 to 3600 Seconds.

Save Cancel

Click Save to change the new settings. Click cancel to clear the entered settings.

Advanced Settings

Fields

Description

RTS/CTS Threshold

Determines the packet size of a transmission and, through the use of an AP, helps control traffic flow. The range is 0-2347 bytes.

Beacon Interval

Beacons are the packets sending by Access point to synchronize the wireless network. The beacon interval is the time interval between beacons sending by this unit in AP or AP+WDS operation. The default and recommended beacon interval is 100 milliseconds.

DTIM

This is the Delivery Traffic Indication Map. It is used to alert the clients that multicast and broadcast packets buffered at the AP will be transmitted immediately after the transmission of this beacon frame. You can change the value from 1 to 255. The AP will check the buffered data according to this value. For example, selecting “1” means to check the buffered data at every beacon.

Fragment Size

A large data frame is fragmented into several fragments each of size equal to fragment threshold. By tuning the fragment threshold value, we can get varying fragment sizes.

Short GI (Guard Interval)

A GI is a period of time between symbol transmission that allows reflections (from multipath) from the previous data transmission to settle before transmitting a new symbol. The 802.11n draft specifies two guard intervals: 400ns (short) and 800ns (long). Support of the 400ns GI is optional for transmit and receive. The purpose of a guard interval is to introduce immunity to propagation delays, echoes, and reflections to which digital data is normally very sensitive.

Aggregation

A part of the 802.11n standard that allows sending multiple frames per single access to the medium by combining frames together into one larger frame. It creates the larger frame by combining smaller frames with the same physical source, destination end points, and traffic class (QoS) into one large frame with a common MAC header

Aggregated Frames Number

Determines the number of frames combined in the new larger frame. Maximum Aggregated Size

Determines the size (in bytes) of the larger frame.

Tx/Rx ChainMask

Displays the number of independent spatial data streams the device is transmitting (TX) and receiving (RX) simultaneously within one spectral channel of bandwidth. Multiple chains increase data transfer performance significantly.

WMM Capable

Wi-Fi Multimedia Enable the feature to access

WMM Configuration

Displays the WMM Parameters of station and Access Point

Save Cancel

Save the changed settings Cancel the selected settings

Access Control

Fields

Description

Wireless Access Control Mode

The Selections are:

Disable: Disable the wireless ACL feature. Allow Listed: When this option is selected, no wireless clients except those whose

MAC addresses are in the current access control list will be able to connect to internet. Deny Listed: When this option is selected, all wireless clients except those whose MAC addresses are in the current access control list will not be able to connect to internet.

Mac Address

Enter client MAC address and press “Apply Changes” button to add client MAC

address into current access control list.

Comment

Make a comment for Wireless access control.

This page allows administrator to have Access Control by entering MAC address of client stations. When this function is Enabled, MAC address can be added into access control list and only those clients whose wireless MAC address are in the access control list will be able to connect or disconnect the internet.

Function buttons for the Access Control List:

Apply Changes Click to add this entry into the Access Control List. The Access Control List lists the client MAC addresses. Any wireless client with its MAC address listed in this access control list will be able to connect to the device. You can select the entries at the Select column and apply to the following function buttons.

Delete Selected: Delete the selected entries from the list. Delete All: Flush the list. Reset: Clear the settings.

Bandwidth Control

Fields

Description

Quality of Service

Enable/Disable the function

Type

The two type options are IP Address and Mac address

Local IP Address

If you select IP Address Type then Enter the IP Address of the device/PC connected to the router.

MAC Address

If you select MAC Address Type then Enter the MAC Address of the device/PC connected to the router.

Uplink Bandwidth (Kbps)

Enter the limit for uplink bandwidth

Downlink Bandwidth (Kbps)

Enter the limit for downlink bandwidth

Comment

Make a comment for Bandwidth Control

Add Cancel

Click Add to change the new settings. Click cancel to clear the entered settings.

Bandwidth controls the transmission speed of IP address and MAC address. Router can use bandwidth control to limit the Internet connection speed of IP address or MAC address.

4.1.2 Client

It acts as a wireless client, to connect a remote segment to an existing WLAN

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.

Fields

Description

Remote AP SSID

Select Site Survey option then it will Scan & displays the SSID List, Choose one SSID from the list.

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.

Lock to AP Mac

Enter MAC address of the access point to which the client will be locked & connected.

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

Save and Restart

It saves the new settings and restarts.

Site Survey

You could configure AP Client parameters here.

Click Rescan to browse more networks then select the SSID and press associate then close the page.

Note: Enter the SSID Password, if necessary.

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.

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