TP-Link EAP235-Wall Installation Guide

Bottom View

2. Insert the enclosed screws and tighten them with a Philips screwdriver to secure the mounting bracket.

RESET

ETH1 ETH2 ETH3 (PoE OUT)

Quick Installation Guide

Wireless Wall Plate Access Point

Setup with videos

Scan QR code or visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/

Note: The image may dier from the actual product.

Hardware Overview

Front Panel & Rear Panel

LED Button

RESET Button

With the device powered on, press and hold the button for about ve seconds until the LED ashes,

then release the button. The device will restore to its factory defaults.

ETH1 & ETH2 Port

Connected to a client device to transmit data.

ETH3 (PoE OUT) Port

Connected to a client device to transmit data and supply power (PoE Passthrough). The PoE OUT feature requires 802.3at PoE+ input and the maximum output is 13 W.

Note: To power an 802.3af device in the LAN, you must use 802.3at PoE+ input.

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before installation, be sure that you have the following items:

A pre-installed wall junction box

An RJ45 plug

Installation Steps

A Phillips screwdriver

A PoE switch

Note:

Do not over tighten the screws. If the enclosed screws do not t the junction box, use the screws attached to the junction box instead. When mounting the bracket to a standard US junction box, use the holes on the top and bottom sides.

3. Connect the Ethernet cable inside the junction box to an RJ45 plug. Then connect the cable to the ETH0 (PoE IN) port. Position the Ethernet cable to ensure it is not strained.

Locking Tab

ETH0 (PoE IN)

LED

LED Indicator

On: Working normally/Initializing.

O: Working abnormally/Power o/LED is turned o.

Flashing:

Initialization: The LED ashes twice after initialization is completed.

Upgrade: The LED ashes once per second while upgrading.

Reset: The LED ashes quickly during the reset. The EAP will then reboot.

Locate: When the Locate feature is activated in the Omada controller, the LED ashes quickly to locate and identify the device. The LED will ash for 10 minutes, or you can disable the feature manually to stop it ashing.

The EAP can be mounted into an 86 mm wall junction box, a standard EU wall junction box, or a standard US junction box. The junction box should be pre-installed with a running-in-wall Ethernet cable connected to a PoE switch.

Standard EU wall junction box86 mm wall junction box Standard US wall junction box

Note: For simplicity, the 86 mm wall junction box is used as an example below.

1. Detach the faceplate of the junction box with a Phillips screwdriver.

Note: If the junction box does not have enough room to accommodate the EAP, replace the junction box with an open‑end junction box or a deeper one.

4. Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket by aligning the two mounting studs on the mounting bracket with the large openning of the slots on the EAP. Press and slide the EAP down until it

locks into place.

ETH0 (PoE IN) Port

Connected to a PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment), such as a PoE switch, for both data transmission and Power. The device supports 802.3af/at inputs.

LED Button

Press the LED button to turn on/o the LED.

Tip:

To remove the EAP from the mounting bracket, insert a paper clip into the hole next to the LED button to release the Locking Tab. Slide the EAP upwards and pull it out to detach it from the mounting bracket, as shown below.

Option2: Controller Mode

Controller Mode is applicable to configuration for mass EAPs. All EAPs can be centrally configured and monitored via Omada Software Controller, Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300) or Omada Cloud-Based Controller.

Omada Cloud-Based Controller

Software Conguration

A DHCP server (typically a router with DHCP function enabled) is required to assign IP addresses to the EAPs and clients in your local network.

The EAP supports two configuring options:

To configure and manage EAPs singly (usually suitable for a small network with a few EAPs), Standalone Mode is recommended. Please refer to Option 1.

To configure and manage EAPs in batch, Controller Mode is recommended. Please refer to Option 2.

Option1: Standalone Mode

PoE Switch

Internet Router

Via Omada App

1. Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from App Store or

Google Play:

Scan for Omada App Download Omada App

2. Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSID (format: TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX) printed on the label at the bottom of the product.

3. Open the Omada App, and wait for the EAP to appear on the Standalone APs page. Tap on the

EAP you want to congure.

The Omada App is designed to help you quickly configure the common settings. If you want to configure advanced settings, log in to the web page of your EAP or the controller.

Via a Web Browser

1. Connect wirelessly by using the default SSID (format: TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX) printed on

the label at the bottom of the product.

2. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkeap.net Username and Password to log in.

3. Set up a new Username and Password for secure management purpose. Modify the wireless

parameters and reconnect your wireless devices to the new wireless network.

To configure other EAPs, connect your device to the EAP by the coresponding default SSID and repeat the steps listed above. You can configure some basic functions in Standalone Mode. If you want to configure advanced functions, use Controller Mode.

in the address bar. Use admin for both

EAP

Clients

Router

PoE Switch

Omada Hardware Controller

(OC200/OC300)

Omada Software Controller

Controller

running on the Host PC

EAP

EAP EAP

Clients

Via Omada Software Controller

1. On the PC with Windows OS or Linux OS, download the Omada Software Controller installation file from https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/omada-software-controller/.

2. Run the file and follow the wizard to install the Omada Software Controller.

3. Launch the Omada Software Controller and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the

Quick Setup.

4. After the wizard is finished, a login screen will appear. Enter the username and password you created and click Log in. Then you can further configure the controller.

Omada Cloud Service

After installing Omada Software Controller, you can remotely access and configure the controller through Omada Cloud Service. Follow the steps below.

1. Enable Cloud Access on the setting page on the controller and bind a TP-Link ID to your controller. If you have congured this in the setup wizard, skip the step.

2. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar.

3. Enter your TP-Link ID and password to log in. A list of controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can click Launch to further congure the controller.

Omada App

With Omada App, you can also manage your Omada Software Controller at a local site and remote site. Note that Omada Software Controller needs to be kept running when using Omada App.

1. Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from App Store or Google Play:

Scan for Omada App Download Omada App

2. Launch your Omada App and configure the controller at local a site or remote site.

Local Management

a. Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSID (format:

TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX) printed on the label at the bottom of the product.

b. Launch Omada App and go to Local Access, tap the

+ button on the upper-right corner to add

the controller. Then you can further congure the controller.

Remote Management

a. Make sure Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been bound with

your TP-Link ID.

b. Launch Omada App and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to Cloud Access. A list of

controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can further

configure the controller.

Via Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300)

Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300), which is pre-installed with Omada Software Controller, is a good alternative if you have no spare PC to keep running Omada Software Controller in the network. It

needs to be purchased additionally. For more details, refer to the Installation Guide of OC200/OC300.

Router

PoE Switch

EAP EAP EAP

Clients

Via Omada Cloud-Based Controller

1. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Then enter

your TP-Link ID and password to log in.

2. Click Add Controller and subscribe to Omada Cloud-Based Controller. Follow the instructions to choose a plan and complete the payment. Then wait until your controller is deployed.

3. The controller will appear in the list once bound with your TP-Link ID. Click Launch and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the Quick Setup. After the wizard is nished, log in via the

created username and password.

4. Click Devices on the side bar and then click Add Devices. Then you can add devices to the

controller manually through the serial numbers at the bottom of the product.

Omada App

With Omada App, you can also manage your Omada Cloud-Based Controller.

1. Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from App Store or Google Play:

Scan for Omada App Download Omada App

2. Launch Omada App and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to Cloud Access. A list of controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can further configure the controller.

For detailed configurations, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/ to download the User Guides of EAP and controller in the download center.

To ask questions, find answers, and communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, please visit https://community.tp-link.com to join TP-Link Community.

For technical support, the user guide and other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.

If you have any suggestions or needs on the product guides, welcome to email techwriter@tp-link.com.cn.

Safety Information

Keep the device away from water, re, humidity or hot environments.

Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.

Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.

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