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INSTALLATION AND SETUP
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Introduction and Safety Information
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The compact design, allows you to install the P40 everywhere
and still provide excellent network performance to extend
the Wi-Fi signal and wireless coverage. This P40 is designed for
indoor use only. DO NOT expose this device to direct sunlight,
rain, or snow.
c Caution:
The P40 will become hot when being used for a long time (this
is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put the P40 on
paper, cloth, or other fl ammable objects.
Difference between client/repeater mode:
AC1200 WiFi Bridge +
Range Extender
P40
Includes:
P40 Wireless Range Extender
In Client Mode, your P40 will act as a client, connecting
wirelessly to your existing wireless network. You can then
connect physically through the Ethernet port on the bottom
of the P40 to whatever device you want to provide internet
connectivity to.
In Repeater Mode, your P40 will act as an access point, rebroad-
casting your wireless signal from the next closest AP.
Access and Setup for Repeater Mode
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The switch on the bottom of the P40 should be on “Repeater.”
The P40 setup can be initiated two ways; choose the one below
that works best for you:
Option 1. Open an Internet Browser. Using your OS settings,
connect to a wireless network called “repeater.setup” (no
password required).
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INSTALLATION AND SETUP
Option 2. Open an Internet Browser. Connect an Ethernet cable
from your device to the Ethernet port on the P40.
Introduction and Safety Information
1
The compact design, allows you to install the P40 everywhere
and still provide excellent network performance to extend
the Wi-Fi signal and wireless coverage. This P40 is designed for
indoor use only. DO NOT expose this device to direct sunlight,
rain, or snow.
c Caution:
The P40 will become hot when being used for a long time (this
is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put the P40 on
paper, cloth, or other fl ammable objects.
Difference between client/repeater mode:
In Client Mode, your P40 will act as a client, connecting
wirelessly to your existing wireless network. You can then
DO NOT put the P40 in or near hot or humid
places, like the kitchen or bathroom. Also, do
not leave the P40 in the car during the summer.
After performing either Option 1 or 2, a login window will open
in your Internet Browser to start the setup of the P40. The
default username and password are both “admin.”
After logging in, click “Continue” to start the setup wizard or
you can click “Skip Wizard” to see the main menu.
After clicking “Continue,” the P40 will scan for and display a
list of the wireless networks (SSIDs) it can see. Select yours,
then click “Continue.” If you don’t see your network, you can
click “Refresh” to refresh the list.
You will be prompted to enter a password for that wireless
network (SSID). Enter the exact same password you use for
that existing wireless network (SSID). It is case sensitive. Click
“Continue.”
connect physically through the Ethernet port on the bottom
of the P40 to whatever device you want to provide internet
connectivity to.
In Repeater Mode, your P40 will act as an access point, rebroad-
casting your wireless signal from the next closest AP.
Access and Setup for Repeater Mode
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The switch on the bottom of the P40 should be on “Repeater.”
The P40 setup can be initiated two ways; choose the one below
that works best for you:
Option 1. Open an Internet Browser. Using your OS settings,
connect to a wireless network called “repeater.setup” (no
password required).
When setting the P40 up in Repeater Mode, you will be asked if
you would like to extend a second network on another frequency.
This is so you can extend both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks for
better coverage. This page will not show up if you are using the
P40 as a bridge client. Select “Yes” or “No” and follow the steps
past the password again.
You will be asked if you want to use the same wireless name
(SSID) as the one you’re extending or if you want to customize
the wireless name (SSID) you want the P40 to broadcast. Make
your selection and then click “Continue.”
n Note:
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Option 2. Open an Internet Browser. Connect an Ethernet cable
from your device to the Ethernet port on the P40.
After performing either Option 1 or 2, a login window will open
in your Internet Browser to start the setup of the P40. The
default username and password are both “admin.”
Default IP: 192.168.1.1
Username: admin
Password: admin
After logging in, click “Continue” to start the setup wizard or
you can click “Skip Wizard” to see the main menu.
After clicking “Continue,” the P40 will scan for and display a
list of the wireless networks (SSIDs) it can see. Select yours,
then click “Continue.” If you don’t see your network, you can
click “Refresh” to refresh the list.
You will be prompted to enter a password for that wireless
network (SSID). Enter the exact same password you use for
that existing wireless network (SSID). It is case sensitive. Click
“Continue.”
When setting the P40 up in Repeater Mode, you will be asked if
you would like to extend a second network on another frequency.
This is so you can extend both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks for
better coverage. This page will not show up if you are using the
P40 as a bridge client. Select “Yes” or “No” and follow the steps
past the password again.
You will be asked if you want to use the same wireless name
(SSID) as the one you’re extending or if you want to customize
the wireless name (SSID) you want the P40 to broadcast. Make
your selection and then click “Continue.”
n Note:
Changing the network name (SSID) does not a ect
how the P40 connects to your current wireless
network, and you will not see this page when
setting up the P40 in Client Mode.
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You will be asked to change the admin password for accessing
the user interface of the P40. Change that, and click “Continue.”
You will then be asked if you want the LEDs on or o . Make
your choice, and click “Continue.”
After 60 seconds, you will lose access to that page, and your P40
should be ready. You can then move it to where you would like
it to be.
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Access and Setup for Client Mode
Flip the switch on the bottom of the P40 to “Client.”
c Caution: Moving this switch will set the P40 back to
factory default.
The P40 setup can be initiated two ways; choose the one below
that works best for you:
Option 1. Open an Internet Browser. Using your OS settings,
connect to a wireless network called “repeater.setup” (no
password required).
Option 2. Open an Internet Browser. Connect an Ethernet cable
from your device to the Ethernet port on the P40.
After performing either Option 1 or 2, a login window will open
in your Internet Browser to start the setup of the P40. The
default username and password are both “admin.”
Default IP: 192.168.1.1
Username: admin
Password: admin
After logging in, click “Continue” to start the setup wizard or
you can click “Skip Wizard” to see the main menu.
After clicking “Continue,” the P40 will scan for and display a list
of the wireless networks (SSIDs) it can see. Select yours, then
click “Continue.” If you don’t see your network, you can click
“Refresh” to refresh the list.
You will be prompted to enter a password for that wireless
network (SSID). Enter the exact same password you use for
that existing wireless network (SSID). It is case sensitive. Click
“Continue.”
Next, you will be asked to change the admin password for
accessing the P40 user interface. Change that, and click
“Continue.”
You will then be asked if you want the LEDs on or o . Make
your choice, and click “Continue.”
In Client Mode, the P40 will not broadcast any SSIDs; you will
use the Ethernet port to connect a device.
n Note: When done setting the P40 up in Client Mode,
you should have internet access through the
Ethernet port on the P40.
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Hardware Description
Front & Bottom Panels
The front of the P40 includes fi ve link/activity LEDs, one power
LED, and a LEDs/Reset button; the bottom has the mode slector
and Ethernet port. For more information on these LEDs, refer to
the table describing these indicators in the next section.
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You will be prompted to enter a password for that wireless
network (SSID). Enter the exact same password you use for
that existing wireless network (SSID). It is case sensitive. Click
“Continue.”
Next, you will be asked to change the admin password for
accessing the P40 user interface. Change that, and click
“Continue.”
You will then be asked if you want the LEDs on or o . Make
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LED Indicators
The front panel of the P40 includes fi ve link/activity LEDs and
one power LED. For more information on these LEDs, refer to
the table describing these indicators below.
your choice, and click “Continue.”
In Client Mode, the P40 will not broadcast any SSIDs; you will
use the Ethernet port to connect a device.
n Note: When done setting the P40 up in Client Mode,
you should have internet access through the
Ethernet port on the P40.
Hardware Description
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Front & Bottom Panels
The front of the P40 includes fi ve link/activity LEDs, one power
LED, and a LEDs/Reset button; the bottom has the mode slector
and Ethernet port. For more information on these LEDs, refer to
the table describing these indicators in the next section.
LED
5G
2.4G
P40 front panel view
P40 bottom view
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LEDs/Reset
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LED Indicators
The front panel of the P40 includes fi ve link/activity LEDs and
one power LED. For more information on these LEDs, refer to
the table describing these indicators below.
LAN
Client
LED
5G
2.4G
Color Status Description
Amber Steady
On
Blinking Normal signal reception:
O No signal or LED o mode
Green Steady
On
Blinking Normal signal reception:
Good signal reception
slow blinking (RSSI
<50%-25%)
Poor signal reception:
quick blinking (RSSI <25%)
Good signal reception
Repeater
PWR
LED/Reset Button
To turn the LEDs on or o , press and release the “LEDs/Reset”
button once. To reset the Range Extender, press and hold the
slow blinking (RSSI
<50%-25%)
Poor signal reception:
quick blinking (RSSI <25%)
O No signal or LED o mode
“LEDs/Reset” button for 5 seconds (“PWR” LED will blink after 5
seconds), then release.
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Placing the P40 is similar to placing any wireless access point.
Please refer to this support page for details about wireless AP
placement: https://www.luxul.com/support/ap-placement.aspx
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LAN
Green Steady
On
LAN port is connected
Blinking LAN port is active
(transferring or receiving data)
O LAN port is not connected or
LED o mode
Client
Green Steady
On
P40 is in Client Mode
Repeater
Green Steady
On
P40 is in Repeater Mode
PWR
Green Steady
On
Power is turned on. When
device is in LED o mode,
even when device is powered
on, all LEDs will be o ,
including power LED
Slow
Blinking
Performing a “reset to factory
default”
O Power is turned o
LED/Reset Button
To turn the LEDs on or o , press and release the “LEDs/Reset”
button once. To reset the Range Extender, press and hold the
“LEDs/Reset” button for 5 seconds (“PWR” LED will blink after 5
seconds), then release.
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P40 Placement
Placing the P40 is similar to placing any wireless access point.
Please refer to this support page for details about wireless AP
placement: https://www.luxul.com/support/ap-placement.aspx
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AC1200 WiFi Bridge +
Range Extender
P40
Includes:
P40 Wireless Range Extender
LUX-QIG-P40-v4 06251804
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