TP Link EAP115 User Guide

User Guide

For TP-LINK Auranet Access Points

EAP115

REV1.0.0

1910011765

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 About This Guide ............................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Intended Readers ................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Conventions ........................................................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 2 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Overview of the EAP ........................................................................................................................... 2

2.2 Appearance Description .................................................................................................................... 2

2.2.1 Top View ......................................................................................................................................... 2

2.2.2 Panel Layout ................................................................................................................................. 3

2.2.3 Mounting Bracket ....................................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 3 Typical Topology .............................................................................................................................. 5

Chapter 4 Getting Started with the EAP ...................................................................................................... 6

Option 1: Wireless Login .................................................................................................................................. 6

Option 2: Wired Login ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 5 Management Mode ........................................................................................................................ 8

5.1 Mode Identification ............................................................................................................................. 8

5.2 Mode Switching .................................................................................................................................... 9

5.2.1 Choose the Work Mode the First Time You Login ........................................................... 9

5.2.2 Switch from Cluster to Standalone ................................................................................... 10

5.2.3 Switch from Standalone to Cluster ................................................................................... 10

Chapter 6 Cluster Mode .................................................................................................................................. 12

6.1 Quick Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 12

6.2 Cluster ................................................................................................................................................... 13

6.2.1 Cluster .......................................................................................................................................... 13

6.2.2 AP List .......................................................................................................................................... 13

6.3 Wireless ................................................................................................................................................. 20

6.3.1 Wireless Settings ...................................................................................................................... 20

6.3.2 Portal ............................................................................................................................................ 27

6.3.3 MAC Filtering ............................................................................................................................ 36

6.3.4 Scheduler ................................................................................................................................... 38

6.3.5 QoS ............................................................................................................................................... 41

6.3.6 Rogue AP Detection ............................................................................................................... 44

6.4 Monitoring ........................................................................................................................................... 48

6.4.1 AP .................................................................................................................................................. 48

6.4.2 SSID ............................................................................................................................................... 52

6.4.3 Client ............................................................................................................................................ 53

6.5 Management ...................................................................................................................................... 56

6.5.1 System Log................................................................................................................................. 56

6.5.2 Web Server ................................................................................................................................. 58

6.5.3 Management Access .............................................................................................................. 59

6.5.4 LED ON/OFF............................................................................................................................... 60

6.5.5 SSH ................................................................................................................................................ 60

6.5.6 SNMP ............................................................................................................................................ 61

6.6 System ................................................................................................................................................... 64

6.6.1 User Account ............................................................................................................................. 64

6.6.2 Time Settings ............................................................................................................................ 64

6.6.3 Reboot/Reset ............................................................................................................................ 67

6.6.4 Backup & Restore ..................................................................................................................... 68

6.6.5 Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................................. 68

Chapter 7 Standalone Mode ......................................................................................................................... 70

7.1 Network ................................................................................................................................................ 70

7.2 Wireless ................................................................................................................................................. 71

7.2.1 Wireless Settings ...................................................................................................................... 72

7.2.2 Portal ............................................................................................................................................ 79

7.2.3 MAC Filtering ............................................................................................................................ 87

7.2.4 Scheduler ................................................................................................................................... 89

7.2.5 QoS ............................................................................................................................................... 92

7.2.6 Rogue AP Detection ............................................................................................................... 95

7.3 Monitoring ........................................................................................................................................... 99

7.3.1 AP .................................................................................................................................................. 99

7.3.2 SSID ............................................................................................................................................. 103

7.3.3 Client .......................................................................................................................................... 104

7.4 Management .................................................................................................................................... 107

7.4.1 System Log............................................................................................................................... 107

7.4.2 Web Server ............................................................................................................................... 109

7.4.3 Management Access ............................................................................................................ 110

7.4.4 LED ON/OFF............................................................................................................................. 111

7.4.5 SSH .............................................................................................................................................. 111

7.4.6 SNMP .......................................................................................................................................... 112

7.5 System ................................................................................................................................................. 115

7.5.1 User Account ........................................................................................................................... 115

7.5.2 Time Settings .......................................................................................................................... 115

7.5.3 Reboot/Reset .......................................................................................................................... 118

7.5.4 Backup & Restore ................................................................................................................... 119

7.5.5 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................ 119

Chapter 1 About This Guide

This User Guide contains information for setup and management of EAP115. Please read this

guide carefully before operation.

1.1 Intended Readers

This Guide is intended for network managers familiar with IT concepts and network

terminologies.

1.2 Conventions

When using this guide, please notice that features of the EAP may vary slightly depending on

the model and software version you have, and on your location, language, and Internet service

provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are

used for demonstration only.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been

made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements,

information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute the warranty of any kind,

express or implied. Users must take full responsibility for their application of any products.

More Info:

 The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at

http://www.tp-link.com/support.

 The Installation Guide (IG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of

the EAP.

 Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.

 A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-

link.com.

 Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support

page at http://www.tp-link.com/support.

Chapter 2 Introduction

2.1 Overview of the EAP

EAP series products provide wireless coverage solutions for small-medium business. They can

either work independently as standalone APs or implement centralized management, providing

a flexible, richly-functional but easily-configured enterprise-grade wireless network for small and

medium business.

“Celling lamp” appearance and easily mounting design with chassis make EAP easy to be

installed on a wall or ceiling and blend in with most interior decorations. EAP115 can be powered

via a PSE* device or the provided power adapter.

With two built-in omnidirectional antennas, EAP115 works within the 2.4GHz frequency band. It

applies 802.11n standards and 2*2MIMO technology, allowing packet transmission at up to

300Mbps.

*PSE: Power Sourcing Equipment, a device (switch or hub for instance) that will provide power

in a PoE setup.

2.2 Appearance Description

2.2.1 Top View

The top view of EAP115 is shown as the following figure.

Figure 2-1 Top View of the EAP

 LED

RAM, flash, Ethernet, WLAN or

Firmware update is in progress. Do not

There is a System LED on the top of the EAP. The following table explains the indications of

different LED colors.

LED Color Indication

Flashing green System initialization is complete.

Solid green The device is working properly.

Flashing red System errors.

firmware may be malfunctioning.

Flashing yellow

disconnect or power off the device.

Alternating red/green/yellow twice The device is being reset.

2.2.2 Panel Layout

Figure 2-2 Panel Layout of the EAP

The interface panel components of the EAP, from left to right, are described in the following list:

 Kensington Security Slot: Secure the lock (not provided) into the security slot to prevent

the device from being stolen.

 RESET: With the device powered on, press and hold the RESET button for about 8 seconds

until the LED flashes Red/Green/Yellow alternatively twice, then release the button. The

device will restore to factory default settings.

 ETHERNET: This port is used to connect to a router to transmit data or to a PSE device, such

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

cabling.

 POWER: The power port is used connect the device to an electrical wall outlet via power

adapter. Please only use the provided power adapter.

 ARROW 1: This arrow is used to align with ARROW 2 on the mounting bracket to lock the

EAP into place.

2.2.3 Mounting Bracket

The following figure describes the structure of the mounting bracket.

Figure 2-3 Structure of the Mounting Bracket

Chapter 3 Typical Topology

A typical topology for the EAP is described below.

Figure 3-1 Typical Topology

To deploy an EAP in your local network, a DHCP server is required to assign IP addresses to the

EAPs and clients. Typically, a router acts as the DHCP server.

Typically, you can choose a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch to provide power for the EAP. You

can also use the power adapter to provide power instead if the PoE switch is unavailable.

The EAP115 can be managed in three ways: EAP Controller, Cluster and Standalone.

EAP Controller: The EAP Controller software allows network administrators to monitor and

manage hundreds of Auranet EAPs, at multiple sites, from any connected PC within the network.

This dramatically enhances scalability and makes remote network management more

convenient. For more information about the EAP Controller, please refer to the EAP Controller

User Guide from our official website:

http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/

Cluster mode: In this mode, all the EAP115s with a same cluster name in a same LAN will form

a cluster (the number of EAPs in a cluster is no more than 24), and a Master EAP will be elected

among them to manage other EAPs which are called Member EAPs. On the management host,

the access to any EAP’s IP address will be redirected to the Master EAP’s web management

page, where you can manage each member EAP in the cluster.

Standalone mode: In this mode, the EAP works independently as a standalone access point.

By entering the IP address of the standalone EAP, you can log in to its web interface and

perform configurations. The EAP can only be managed by EAP Controller in Standalone mode.

Chapter 4 Getting Started with the EAP

The following content will guide you to quickly set up a wireless network connection with several

EAPs, and login to the management page to configure the EAPs. The management host can be

connected to the EAP wirelessly or with wires. Wireless Login is conveniently recommended.

EAP115 can be managed in three ways: EAP Controller, Cluster and Standalone. In this User

Guide, we introduce Cluster Mode and Standalone Mode.

Option 1: Wireless Login

Figure 4-1 Sample Network Diagram for Wireless Login

Step 1: Power on

Power on the EAPs.

Step 2: Wireless Access

1. Make sure the management host is set to obtain IP address automatically.

2. Join the wireless network using the default SSID TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXXXXX, where XXXXXX

represents the last 6 characters of the EAP's MAC address. Password is not required.

Step 3: Choose the work mode

1. Open a web browser and type in http://tplinkeap.net to access the EAP's web

management page. The default user name and password are admin (all lowercase).

2. Choose the work mode in the drop-down box the first time you login. With factory default

settings, the EAP works in Standalone mode.

3. Configure the EAP parameters. Please refer to the corresponding chapter according to the work mode you chose.

Congratulations! Now you can enjoy the wireless network.

If you want to perform more configurations, please connect to the new SSID.

Option 2: Wired Login

Figure 4-2 Sample Network Diagram for Wired Login

Step 1: Power on

Power on the EAPs.

Step 2: Wired Access

1. Make sure the management host is set to obtain IP address automatically.

2. Access your DHCP server and locate the IP address of the EAPs.

Step 3: Choose the work mode

1. Open a web browser, in the address field type in the IP address of the EAP to access the

EAP’s web management page. The default user name and password are admin (all lowercase).

2. Choose the work mode in the drop-down box the first time you login. With factory default settings, the EAP works in Standalone mode.

3. Configure the EAP parameters. Please refer to the corresponding chapter according to the work mode you chose.

Congratulations! Now you can enjoy the wireless network.

Chapter 5 Management Mode

The Cluster mode is recommended for the centralized management of EAPs in a medium

wireless network (the number of EAPs is no more than 24) if you don’t want to install the EAP

Controller. In Cluster mode, all the EAPs in this network can work in AP operating mode to

provide wireless access service.

The Standalone mode applies to a relatively small-sized wireless network. EAPs in the Standalone

mode cannot be managed centrally.

With factory default settings, the EAP works in Standalone mode. Switch the two management

modes of the EAP based on the actual situations.

5.1 Mode Identification

How to judge the current management mode of the EAP? The web management pages of the

EAP in the Cluster and Standalone mode are different. In Cluster mode, there is a Cluster tab,

while in Standalone mode, there is a Network tab as shown below.

 Cluster

The web management page of the EAP in Cluster mode.

Figure 5-1 Web Management Page in Cluster Mode

 Standalone

The web management page of the EAP in Standalone mode.

Figure 5-2 Web Management Page in Standalone Mode

5.2 Mode Switching

The management mode Cluster and Standalone can be switched with each other on every single

EAP. The switching operation is shown below.

5.2.1 Choose the Work Mode the First Time You Login

Choose the work mode in the drop-down box the first time you log in. With factory default

settings, the EAP works in Standalone mode. When you choose the work mode as Cluster, the

EAP will reboot and switch to Cluster mode.

Figure 5-3 Choose the work mode

5.2.2 Switch from Cluster to Standalone

Cluster mode. AP List will be displayed as shown below.

Figure 5-4 Delete an EAP from a Cluster

1. Select the specified EAP in the AP list and click the icon in the Settings column.

2. If the deleted EAP is a Member (shown in the Role column) in the cluster, the mode will

switch to Standalone. To know how to log in to the Member’s web management page, refer to Chapter 4 Getting Started with the EAP management mode will switch to Standalone and the login window will pop up.

NOTE:

For detailed information of the Master EAP and Member EAP, please refer to 6.2 Cluster.

. If the deleted EAP is a Master in the cluster, the

5.2.3 Switch from Standalone to Cluster

in Standalone mode. The following content will be displayed.

Figure 5-5 Join a Cluster

1. Select the Mode as Cluster and enter a cluster name to join the cluster.

2. Click Save and the EAP will reboot and search the cluster with the same cluster name to

join. If there is no device with the same cluster name in the network, the EAP will create a new cluster with this name and act as the Master.

Chapter 6 Cluster Mode

Cluster feature provides centralized management and monitoring of the EAPs, thus significantly

simplifying the wireless network configuration and maintenance.

By default, the EAPs with a same cluster name and in a same subnet will form a cluster

automatically. One EAP will be elected as the Master EAP, through which you can manage all the

EAPs in this cluster centrally, while the other EAPs work as Members.

Master election determines the role of the cluster members. Master election is held each time

the cluster is newly formed or the former Master works abnormally.

The Master is elected based on the following rules in the order listed:

1. System Uptime: The EAP with the longest system uptime becomes the Master. Uptime is the time that has elapsed since the last reboot.

2. MAC Address: The EAP with the highest MAC address becomes the Master.

In a cluster, the access to any EAP’s IP address in the web browser will be redirected to the Master

EAP’s management web page. Each EAP’s private parameters such as Name, Radio, IP Settings,

Load Balance and SSID Override can be customized in the AP list in Cluster page, while the global

configurations including Wireless, Monitoring, Management and System on the Master EAP will

be automatically synchronized across the cluster to all Member EAPs.

NOTE:

You can remove the EAP from the cluster and switch it to Standalone mode if it is no longer planned to be managed by the cluster.

To form a cluster, make sure the following prerequisites or conditions are satisfied:

1. Be sure the EAPs forming a cluster are of the same model.

2. Be sure all EAP devices prepared for a cluster are in the same network segment.

3. Be sure the number of EAPs in a cluster is no more than 24.

4. Be sure all EAP devices prepared for a cluster have the same cluster name. It is

recommended to specify a new cluster name to prevent malicious EAPs from joining and even becoming Master of the cluster.

6.1 Quick Setup

Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the Quick Setup. Any configurations you make

on the Master EAP will automatically synchronize to all the other EAPs.

6.2 Cluster

The Cluster page is shown below.

Figure 6-1 Cluster Page

6.2.1 Cluster

Customize the cluster name in this zone. The cluster name will be synchronized automatically

across the cluster to all Member EAPs. The EAPs have to have the same cluster name to form a

cluster.

Figure 6-2 Modify the Cluster Name

6.2.2 AP List

AP List displays all the EAPs in this cluster. Click in the Settings column to configure the

private parameters of the selected EAP. These private parameters take effect on each EAP

separately, which helps to optimize the network performance. Configurable parameters include

Device Name, Radio, IP Settings, Load Balance and SSID Override

Figure 6-3 AP List

Device Name:

Model:

MAC:

IP:

Role:

Status:

Clients:

Settings:

Displays the name of the device. The default format of device name is “modelMAC address” (such as EAP115-00-0a-eb-9a-2a-ac).

Displays the model of the device.

Displays the MAC address of the device.

Displays the IP address of the EAP. By default, it is obtained from a DHCP server (typically a router).

Displays the role of the EAP in a cluster, including Master and Member.

Displays the status of an EAP in a cluster, including connected and joining.

 Connected: The EAP has joined a cluster.

 Joining: The EAP is trying to join a cluster.

Displays the number of wireless devices connected to the EAP.

Operations here are only valid for a specific EAP.

: Click to configure the parameters of the EAP.

: Click to remove the EAP from the cluster, thus the management mode of

the removed EAP will switch to Standalone.

: Click to reboot the EAP.

Click to configure the wireless parameters of a specific EAP. The following content will be

shown.

Figure 6-4 Configure the Wireless Parameters

 Device Name

is able to operate in the 2.4GHz

You can rename the EAP like “EAP115_1” to distinguish it from others. The name can be 1 to 31

characters long. Then click OK.

Figure 6-5 Rename the Device

 Radio

Figure 6-6 Radio

Mode:

Choose the protocol standard for the wireless network.

Wireless network created by EAP115 frequency, EAP115 supports 802.11b/g/n, 802.11b/g, and 802.11n standards. It is recommended to select 802.11b/g/n, in which way clients supporting 11b, 11g or 11n mode can access your wireless network.

Channel Width:

20/40MHz (this device automatically selects 20MHz or 40MHz, and 20MHz

channel number varies in different regions. By default, channel is

If the maximum transmit power is set to be larger than local regulation

Selecting larger transmit power than needed may cause interference to neighborhood. Also it consumes more power and will reduce longevity of

Select the channel width of this device. Options include 20MHz, 40MHz and

will be used if 40MHz is not available). According to IEEE 802.11n standard, using a channel width of 40MHz can increase wireless throughput. However, users may choose lower bandwidth due to the following reasons:

1. To increase the available number of channels within the limited total bandwidth.

2. To avoid interference from overlapping channels occupied by other devices in the environment.

3. Lower bandwidth can concentrate higher transmit power, increasing stability of wireless links over long distances.

Channel:

Select the channel used by this device to improve wireless performance. 1/2412MHz means the Channel is 1 and the frequency is 2412MHz. The

automatically selected.

Tx Power:

Enter the transmit power value. By default, the value is 20. The maximum transmit power may vary among different countries or regions.

allows, the maximum Tx power regulated will be applied in actual situation.

NOTE: In most cases, it is unnecessary to select maximum transmit power.

the device. Select a certain transmit power is enough to achieve the best performance.

 IP Settings

You can allocate the EAP a static IP address or set it to obtain an IP address automatically from a

DHCP server. By default, the EAP is set to obtain IP address automatically, thus a DHCP server is

required in the network.

Figure 6-7 IP Settings

Dynamic/Static:

By default, the EAP device receives an IP address from a DHCP server (typically a router). Select Static to configure IP address manually.

Fallback IP:

If the EAP fails to get a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server within ten seconds, the fallback IP will work as the IP address of the device. After that, however, the device will keep trying to obtain an IP address from the DHCP until it succeeds.

DHCP Fallback

Enter the fallback IP/IP mask.

IP/IP Mask:

DHCP Fallback

Enter the fallback gateway.

Gateway:

 Load Balance

In a network with a great number of wireless clients, there may be a great disparity in the number

of clients connected to each AP, which may waste the network resources and reduce the network

performance. By restricting the maximum number of the wireless clients connected to an EAP,

Load Balance helps to reduce the traffic loading and enhance the network performance.

Figure 6-8 Load Balance

Maximum Associated

Load Balance:

Clients:

 SSID Override

Disable by default. Check the box to enable the function. Then you can set a number for maximum associated clients to control the wireless access.

Enter the number of clients to be allowed for connection to the EAP. The number ranges from 1 to 99.

Customize the wireless network’s SSID to distinguish it from the cluster’s Service Set Identifier

(SSID), which will help to locate this AP in the wireless network list. Meanwhile, wireless network

can be divided into a specific VLAN based on the SSID. In a network with the same SSID, clients

under the same VLAN can communicate with each other while clients of different VLANs are

separated.

Click , the following content will be shown.

Figure 6-9 SSID Override

Enable:

VLAN:

SSID:

Password:

Check the box to enable SSID Override.

Check the box to enable VLAN and set a VLAN ID (ranges from 0 to 4094) to the wireless network. VLAN 0 means VLAN function is disabled. Wireless networks with the same VLAN ID are grouped to a VLAN.

Enter an easily-identified SSID to override the SSID shared with other clustered EAPs.

Set a WPA2-PSK password to access the wireless network. Only previous passwords with PSK encryption can be overridden.

6.3 Wireless

Wireless page, consisting of Wireless Settings, Portal, MAC Filtering, Scheduler, QoS and Rogue

AP Detection, is shown below.

Figure 6-10 Wireless Page

6.3.1 Wireless Settings

Following is the page of Wireless Settings.

Figure 6-11 Wireless Settings Page

6.3.1.1 Wireless Basic Settings

6.3.1.2 SSIDs

In Cluter mode, parameters in Figure 6-15 including Wireless Mode, Channel Width, Channel and

Tx Power are not available.

Figure 6-12 Wireless Basic Settings

2.4GHz Wireless Radio:

Check the box to enable 2.4GHz Wireless Radio.

SSIDs can work together with switches supporting 802.1Q VLAN. The EAP can build up to eight

virtual wireless networks per radio for users to access. At the same time, it adds different VLAN

tags to the clients which connect to the corresponding wireless network. It supports maximum

, AP will broadcast its SSID to hosts in the surrounding

wireless network. For the safety of wireless

his device

for the clients who want to access the

After enabling SSID Isolation, the devices connected in the same SSID cannot

8 VLANs per radio. The clients in different VLAN cannot directly communicate with each other.

Clients connected to the device via cable do not belong to any VLAN. Thus wired client can

communicate with all the wireless clients despite the VLAN settings.

Click in the Modify column, the following content will be shown.

SSID Name:

Wireless VLAN ID:

SSID Broadcast:

Security Mode:

Figure 6-13 SSIDs

Click to add up to 8 wireless networks per radio.

Enter up to 32 characters as the SSID name.

Set a VLAN ID (ranges from 0 to 4094) for the wireless network. VLAN 0 means VLAN function is disabled. Wireless networks with the same VLAN ID are grouped to a VLAN.

Enable this function environment, as thus hosts can find the wireless network identified by this SSID. If SSID Broadcast is not enabled, hosts must enter the AP’s SSID manually to connect to this AP.

Select the security mode of the network, you are suggested to encrypt your wireless network. T provides three security modes: WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). WPA-PSK is recommended. Settings vary in different security modes as the details are in the following introduction. Select

None and the hosts can access the wireless network without password.

Portal:

SSID Isolation:

Portal provides authentication service wireless local area network. For more information, refer to 6.4.2 Portal. After Portal is enabled, the configurations in 6.4.2 Portal will be applied.

communicate with each other.

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