Business Networking Solution
Installation Guide
Auranet Wireless Controller
AC500/AC50
About this Installation Guide
This Installation Guide describes the hardware characteristics, installation methods and the points that should be attended to during the installation. This Installation Guide is structured as follows:
Chapter 1 Introduction.
This chapter describes the external components of the device.
Chapter 2 Installation.
This chapter illustrates how to install the device.
Chapter 3 Connection.
This chapter illustrates how to do the physical connection of the device.
Appendix A Troubleshooting. Appendix B Hardware Specifications.
Audience
This Installation Guide is for:
Network Engineer |
Network Administrator |
Conventions
The figures in Chapter 2 to Chapter 3 are for demonstration purposes only. Your device may differ in appearance from that depicted.
This Guide uses the specific formats to highlight special messages. The following table lists the notice icons that are used throughout this guide.
Remind to be careful. A caution indicates a potential which may result in device damage.
Remind to take notice. The note contains the helpful information for a better use of the product.
Related Document
This Installation Guide is also available in PDF on our website. To obtain the latest documentation and product information, please visit the official website:
http://www.tp-link.com
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction———————————— 01
1.1 |
Product Overview............................................................ |
01 |
1.2 |
Appearance....................................................................... |
01 |
Chapter 2 Installation— ——————————— 04
2.1 |
Package Contents........................................................... |
04 |
2.2 |
Safety Precautions.......................................................... |
04 |
2.3 |
Installation Tools.............................................................. |
06 |
2.4 |
Product Installation......................................................... |
06 |
Chapter 3 Connection— ——————————— 08
3.1 |
Ethernet Port..................................................................... |
08 |
3.2 |
Verify Installation............................................................. |
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3.3 |
Power On............................................................................. |
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3.4 |
Initialization........................................................................ |
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3.5 |
Accessing the Wireless Controller............................ |
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Appendix A Troubleshooting— ———————— 10
Appendix B Hardware Specifications—————— 12
Wireless Controller
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1Product Overview
The Wireless Controller is a device used for centralized management of Access Points (APs). It allows users to configure APs in batches using a web browser and conduct real-time monitoring of each AP in the network. This device supports AP automatic discovery, AP status monitoring, AP centralized control, MAC filtering, radio management, load balance, dual-link backup and various authentication types.
This wireless controller makes it easier to configure and manage dozens or hundreds of APs in a large public environment, such as markets, hotels, companies and campuses, etc. AC500 wireless controller supports to manage 500 APs at the same time and AC50 wireless controller supports 50 APs.
1.2Appearance
■■ Front Panel
The front panel of AC500 is shown as the following figure.
Figure 1-1 Front Panel of AC500
LEDs 10/100/1000Mbps Console Port
RJ45 Port
LEDs
LED Indication
PWR
On: The device is powered on and works normally.
Off: The device is powered off or power supply is abnormal.
SYS
On or Off: The system is abnormal.
Flashing: The system is working normally.
On: There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity.
Link/Act Flashing: The corresponding port is transmitting or receiving data.
Off: There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
Green: The corresponding port is running at 1000Mbps. Speed Yellow: The corresponding port is running at 100Mbps.
Off: The corresponding port is running at 10Mbps or the link is not established.
10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port
Designed to connect to the device with a bandwidth of 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1000Mbps. Each has a corresponding Link/Act LED.
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Console Port
Designed to connect with the serial port of a computer or terminal for monitoring and configuring the device.
Note:
The console port is only used for debugging by the engineers. Users cannot use the console port to congifure the device at present.
Reset
Use the button to restore the wireless controller to the factory defaults. With the device powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button (more than 5 seconds), then release the button. If the SYS LED is flashing quickly about 1 or 2 seconds, it indicates the device is restored successfully.
The front panel of AC50 is shown as the following figure.
Figure 1-2 Front Panel of AC50
LEDs
LEDs
LED Indication
PWR
On: The device is powered on and works normally.
Off: The device is powered off or power supply is abnormal.
SYS
On/Off The system is abnormal.
Flashing: The system is working normally.
On: There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity. Link/Act Flashing: The corresponding port is transmitting or receiving data.
Off: There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
■■ Rear Panel
The rear panel of AC500 is shown as the following figure.
Figure 1-3 Rear Panel of AC500
100-240V 50/60Hz 0.5A
Grounding Power
Terminal Socket
Grounding Terminal
The wireless controller already comes with lightning protection mechanism. You can also ground the
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controller through the PE (Protecting Earth) cable of alternating current cord or with Ground Cable. For detailed information, please refer to the Lightning Protection Guide from the training center of our website http://www.tp-link.com/en/configuration-guides.html.
Power Socket
Connect the female connector of the power cord here, and the male connector to the AC (Alternating
Current) power outlet. Please make sure the voltage of the power supply meets the requirement of the input voltage.
Caution:
Please use the provided power cord.
The rear panel of AC50 is shown as the following figure.
Figure 1-4 Rear Panel of AC50
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Power Socket
Connect the female connector of the power cord here, and the male connector to the AC (Alternating
Current) power outlet. Please make sure the voltage of the power supply meets the requirement of the input voltage.
Caution:
Please use the provided power cord.
Reset
Use the button to restore the wireless controller to the factory defaults. With the device powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button (more than 5 seconds), then release the button. If the SYS LED is flashing quickly about 1 or 2 seconds, it indicates the device is restored successfully.
10/100Mbps RJ45 Port
Designed to connect to the device with a bandwidth of 10Mbps or 100Mbps.
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