TP-Link CAP300, CAP1200, CAP1750 Quick Installation Guide

ETHERNET

The port is used to connect to a router or a switch to transmit data or to a PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment),

such as a PoE switch, for both data transmission and Power over Ethernet (PoE) through Ethernet cabling.

POWER

The port is used to connect the CAP to a power socket via the provided power adapter.

Option 1: Ceiling Rail Mounting (Only for CAP1200/CAP1750)

Quick Installation Guide

Wireless Ceiling Mount Access Point

CAP300/CAP1200/CAP1750

LED Indication

Kensington

The kensington lock port is used to connect to a kensington lock to secure your CAPs.

Typical Network Topology (FIT mode)

Internet

Router

Wireless Controller

Switch

Ceiling T-rail Clip

M3×6 Pan-head Screws (Qty.5)

Position the Ceiling T-rail Clip and push

the movable part toward the rail base.

Use an M3×6 pan-head screw to secure the T-rail Clip onto the ceiling rail.

Solid Green

The device is working properly or the connection between the device and the

wireless controller is established.

Flashing Red

System errors. RAM, Flash, Ethernet, WLAN or firmware may be malfunctioning.

Flashing Green (FIT mode only)

The device is not connected to a wireless

controller.

Flashing Yellow

Firmware update is in progress. Do not

disconnect or power o the device.

Double-flashing Red, Green, Yellow

The device is being reset to its

factory default settings.

Interface Panel

RESET ETHERNET POWERFIT FAT

FIT FAT

The FIT/FAT switch is used to toggle the AP’s working mode. The toggling of the mode will reboot the AP.

In FIT mode, APs can be centrally managed by TP-Link’s wireless controller. The default FIT mode is used

when you want to deploy a large wireless network.

In FAT mode, you can log in to AP’s webpage to manage the AP alone. The FAT mode is used in a small

wireless network. The AP cannot be managed by wireless controller in FAT mode.

RESET

With the device powered on, press and hold the button for about 8 seconds until the LED flashes red, then

release the button. The device will restore to factory default settings.

The wireless controller can be in the same or different network segment as the CAPs.

The CAP can be ceiling rail mounted, ceiling-mounted, or wall-mounted.

Note: Please take the power supply into consideration before the installation.

Hardware Installation

CAP CAP CAP

Clients

Option 1: Ceiling Rail Mounting (for CAP1200/CAP1750)

Option 2: Ceiling Mounting

Option 3: Wall Mounting

Attach the mounting bracket to the

Ceiling T-rail Clip using four M3x6 pan-head screws.

Attach the CAP to the mounting bracket by aligning the arrow mark on the CAP with the arrow mark on the mounting bracket, then rotate the CAP until it locks

into place, as shown on the left.

Connect the Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET port.

Option 2: Ceiling Mounting

Option 3: Wall Mounting

Note: We recommend that you install the CAP with the Ethernet port downward.

The CAP can be powered via a PSE device (such as a PoE switch) or a power adapter.

Power Supply

Via PoE Switch

Wing Nuts (Qty.3)Washers (Qty.3) M3×30 Pan-head Screws (Qty.3)

M3×20 Self-tapping Screws (Qty.3)M3×28 Plastic Wall Anchors (Qty.3)

Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch to the ETHERNET port.

Hole for Ethernet cable

Remove the ceiling tile.

Place the mounting bracket in the center of the ceiling tile. Mark three positions for the

screw holes and a position for the Ethernet cable hole. Drill three 4mm holes for the screws and a 25mm hole for the Ethernet cable at the

marked positions.

Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling

tile using three M3x30 pan-head screws, washers and wing nuts, as shown on the left.

98.6mm

Attach the CAP to the mounting bracket by aligning the arrow mark on the CAP with the arrow mark on the mounting bracket, then rotate the EAP until it locks

into place, as shown on the left.

Make two small pencil marks on the wall. Make sure the two marks are level and

98.6mm apart.

Drill a 6mm hole through the center of

each mark.

Insert the plastic wall anchors into the

6mm holes and drive the self-tapping screws into the anchors. Do not drive the screws all the way in and leave enough

clearance to hang the CAP.

POWER

FIT FAT

RESET ETHERNET

PoE Switch

Via Power Adapter

Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER port of the CAP and the

other end to a standard electrical wall outlet.

Power Adapter

POWER

FIT FAT

RESET ETHERNET

Switch

Software Configurations

In FIT Mode

In FIT mode, CAP should be managed by the wireless controller. Please refer to the

Wireless Controller User Guide to learn more information about configuring and using

the controller.

Note: The IP address of the wireless controller must be reachable for the CAPs in the network.

Attach the CAP to the mounting bracket by aligning the arrow mark on the CAP with the arrow mark on the mounting bracket, then rotate the CAP until it locks into place,

as shown on the left.

Feed the Ethernet cable through the hole

and set the ceiling tile back into place.

Connect the Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET port.

Hang the CAP on the screws. Make sure

the CAP is firmly seated against the wall.

Connect the Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET port on the CAP.

In FAT Mode

Launch a web broswer and enter 192.168.0.254 in the address bar.

Note: To log in to the device, the IP address of your PC should be set in the same subnet addresses of the device. The IP address is 192.168.0.x (”x” is any number from 1 to 253). Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.

2 Create a new username and password for login, and then click OK.

3 The webpage will be shown. Click the menu bar to configure the coresponding parameters.

For detailed configuration, please refer to the User Guide. You can download it from http://www.tp-link.com/en/support in the download center.

For technical support, User Guide and other information, please visit http://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.

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