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TP Link AP200 Users Manual

AP200
User Guide
AC750 Wireless Gigabit Access Point
REV1.0.0 1910011653
Contents
Chapter 1. About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2. Get to Know About Your AP Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 3. 1. Top View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 3. 2. The Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1. 4. Position Your AP Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 3. Operation Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. 1. Determine the Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. 2. Connect Your AP Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 4. Log into Your AP Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 5. Set Up Wireless Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. 3. Specify the Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. 4. Check the connection status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 6. Customize Your Network and Security Settings. . . . . . . . . . 24
5. 1. Change the LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5. 2. Specify DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5. 3. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5. 4. Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 7. Manage Your AP Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6. 2. Test the Network Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6. 3. Upgrade the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6. 3. 1. Local Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6. 3. 2. Online Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6. 5. Change the Management Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6. 6. Throughput Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6. 8. SNMP Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6. 9. Ping Watchdog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 8. FAQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chapter 9. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

About This Guide

This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the AP device appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide is also released with each TP-LINK AP device, you are suggested to configure your AP device for quick Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation Guide before you get started with a further configuration.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
AP device Stands for 11AC Wireless Gigabit Access Point without any explanation.
Parameters provided in the screenshots are just references for setting up the device,
parameters
screenshots
Blue Italic Hyperlinks are in blue italic. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section.
which may differ from the actual situation. You can set the parameters according to your demand.
The demonstrated screenshots may look a little different from the actual web page of your device due to the various firmware versions. Please just configure your product based on the actual web page.
Blue
>
Note:
Tips:
symbols on the web
page
Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in blue, including the menus, items, buttons, etc.
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example,
Advanced > Wireless > WPS means the WPS function page is under the Wireless menu
that is located in the Advanced tab.
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
•
click to edit the corresponding entry.
click to delete the corresponding entry.
•
click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.
•
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Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your AP Device

This chapter introduces what the AP device can do and shows its main features and appearance.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Main Features
• Panel Layout
• Position Your AP Device
Chapter 1

1. 1. Product Overview

What This Product Does
The TP-LINK Wireless AC Access Point is designed to establish or expand a scalable high­speed wireless AC network or to connect multiple Ethernet enabled devices such as game consoles, digital media adapters, printers, or network attached storage devices to a wireless network. The AP supports a host of different functions that make your wireless networking experience more flexible than ever before. Now, you can enjoy a better Internet experience when downloading, gaming or video streaming.
802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi
TP-LINK’s Wireless AC Access Point comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard -
802.11ac, backward compatible with 802.11n and 3 times faster than wireless N speeds. With higher power efficiency and robust security, 802.11ac is the perfect way to accelerate a home multimedia network and solve congestion that multiple devices may cause.
Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference
With the high wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and the 2.4GHz band, the Wireless AC Access Point offers you the flexibility of two dedicated networks and ensures amazing wireless performance. Simple tasks such as sending e-mails or web browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 5GHz band – all at the same time.
Broad Wi-Fi Coverage and Targeted Connection
Featuring multiple detachable external antennas and high power amplifiers, the Wireless AC Access Point is able to boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. Advanced Beamforming technology enables it to focus Wi-Fi signal on connected devices, delivering a more targeted and highly efficient wireless connection.
Multiple Operating Modes - Easy to Build WLAN
Supports AP, Bridge/Repeater, Client and Multi-SSID operation modes to enable various wireless applications to give you a more dynamic and comprehensive experience when using the AP device. Multiple operating modes also helps you easily build wireless network for hard-to-wire locations or eliminate wireless dead zone.

1. 2. Main Features

Wireless and Wired Performance
• Supports 802.11ac - The next generation of Wi-Fi, compatible with 802.11n
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• Support simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections
• Two detachable external antennas and high power amplifiers provide stable signals and optimal wireless coverage
• Support passive PoE
• Up to 4 SSIDs and VLAN support
• Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security
• Supports MAC filter, throughput monitor
• Easy one-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button
• Supports firmware upgrade and Web management
• Supports system log and Traffic Statistics

1. 3. Panel Layout

1. 3. 1. Top View

The AP device’s LEDs are located on the top panel. You can check the AP device’s working status by following the LED Explanation table (view from left to right).
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LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
On System initialization completes.
(Power)
(Wireless 2.4GHz)
(Wireless 5GHz)
(LAN)
Blinking
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On A device is connected to the Ethernet port.
Off No device is connected to the Ethernet port.
Slow blinking WPS connection is in process.
On WPS connection is successful. It will turn off after 5 minutes.
System initialization or firmware upgrade is in process. Do not disconnect or power off the AP device.
Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly.
The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly (in AP/Multi-SSID/ Repeater/Bridge mode).
The wireless 2.4GHz band is disabled (in AP/Multi-SSID/Repeater/ Bridge mode).
The LED is always off (in Client mode).
The wireless 5GHz band is working properly (in AP/Multi-SSID/ Repeater/Bridge mode).
The wireless 5GHz band is disabled (in AP/Multi-SSID/Repeater/ Bridge mode).
The LED is always off (in Client mode).
Quick blinking WPS connection is failed.
(WPS)
Note:
After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off.
Solid green The signal strength is great (in Repeater/Bridge/Client mode).
Solid orange The signal strength is good (in Repeater/Bridge/Client mode).
Solid red The signal strength is too weak (in Repeater/Bridge/Client mode).
Off
The device is disconnected from the host network (in Repeater/ Bridge/Client mode).
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1. 3. 2. The Back Panel

The AP device’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions (view from left to right).
Item Description
Ethernet
Reset
WPS
LED Press this button to turn on or turn off the LEDs.
On/Off The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the AP device.
Power
Antennas
One LAN 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Port connects to a network device and supports passive PoE.
The switch for the reset function. With the device powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button for five seconds until the Power LED starts blinking, then release the button.
Press and hold this button for two seconds to enable the WPS function. When the WPS LED blinks slowly, the device is trying to connect or to be connected.
The power port connects to the provided power adapter.
Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi performance.

1. 4. Position Your AP Device

• Place your AP device in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
• Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
• Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around your AP device
• Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
• Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
Generally, your AP device is placed on a horizontal surface. It also can be mounted on the wall as shown below.
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Note:
The diameter of the screw, 4mm<D<7mm, and the distance of two screws is 55.43mm. The screw that projects from the wall needs around 3.5mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 20mm to withstand the weight of the product.
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Chapter 2

Operation Modes

The AP device supports four modes to satisfy user’s diversified network requirements including Access Point mode, Repeater/Bridge mode, Client mode and multi-SSID mode. This chapter introduces typical usage scenarios of each mode. You can choose the desired scenario according to your needs, and refer to this part for hardware connection instruction.
• Determine the Mode
• Connect Your AP Device
Chapter 2

2. 1. Determine the Mode

Use the following scenarios to determine an appropriate operating mode for your network needs.
Modes Scenarios
Access Point mode (Default
mode)
Repeater/Bridge mode
Client mode
Multi-SSID mode
You want to be able to access the Internet wirelessly, but this place only has an Ethernet port (wired network) available. you need to transform the existing wired network to a wireless network.
You are in a Wi-Fi dead-zone or a place with weak wireless signal. You want to have a greater effective range of the wireless signal throughout your home or office.
You have a wired device with an Ethernet port and no wireless capability, for example, a Smart TV, Media Player, or game console. You want to connect it to the Internet wirelessly.
You want to divide the exsting Wi-Fi network into serveral networks for different people with different access level and authority, for example, the guests, the host, the children and the parents.

2. 2. Connect Your AP Device

Follow the figures below to connect your AP device.
Note:
AP200 is used for demonstration in this guide.
• Access Point mode
Internet
AP200’s SSID
Wired Router
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• Repeater/Bridge mode
Internet
Host AP
• Client mode
Internet
Host AP AP200
• Multi-SSID mode
Host AP’s SSID
Host AP’s SSID
AP200’s SSID
Other
Device
or
TV
or
VLAN1
VLAN2
VLAN3
VLAN4
Switch
Router
AP200
SSID1 VLAN1
SSID4 VLAN4
SSID2 VLAN2
SSID3 VLAN3
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
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Chapter 3

Log into Your AP Device

Chapter 3
With the Web-based management page, it is easy to configure and manage the AP device. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Follow the steps below to log into your AP device.
1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your
computer.
2. Launch your Web browser. Enter http://tplinkap.net in the address field and Press
Enter (PC) or Return (Mac).
3. Upon initial login, please enter admin in the username and password fields.
4. In the following pop-up window, it is recommended to change the device’s username
and password from its default settings for network security. Enter and confirm new username and password, then click Confirm.
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5. For subsequent logins, you only need to enter the username and password that you
have set to log in.
Note:
If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q3. I cannot log into the AP device’s web management page,
what can I do?
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Chapter 4

Set Up Wireless Connections

This chapter introduces how to connect your AP device to the wireless network. The AP device is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. You can also set up the wireless connection by the WPS feature. In addintion, you can specify your wireless settings for some advanced features.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Quick Setup
• WPS
• Specify the Wireless Settings
• Check the connection status
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