Quick Installation Guide
Wireless Access Point
EAP225/EAP245
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Note: EAP245 is used as an example throughout this guide. EAP225 differs in appearance.
LED Indication
Solid Green |
Flashing Yellow, Green |
The device is initializing or working properly. |
The device is updating. Do not |
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disconnect or power off the device. |
Flashing Yellow |
Quickly Flashing Yellow, Green |
The device is working abnormally. |
The device is being reset to its factory |
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default settings. |
Solid Yellow |
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The device is in an isolated state. |
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Interface Panel
RESET
With the device powered on, press and hold the button for about 5 seconds until the LED
is quickly flashing yellow then green, then release the button. The device will restore to factory default settings.
ETH1 (PoE)
The port is used to connect to the PoE port of the provided PoE adapter or a PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment), such as a PoE switch, for both data transmission and Power over Ethernet (PoE) through Ethernet cable.
ETH2 (Only for EAP245)
The port is a Gigabit Ethernet port used for bridging.
Hardware Installation
The EAP can be ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted. Follow the steps below for the appropriate installation.
Option 1: Ceiling Mounting |
Option 2: Wall Mounting |
Option 1: Ceiling Mounting
Note: Make sure that the ceiling tile is bigger than the EAP.
Washers (Qty.3) |
M3×30 Pan-head Screws (Qty.3) |
Wing Nuts (Qty.3) |
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Remove the ceiling tile.
Drill Hole for Ethernet cable |
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Place the mounting bracket in the center of the |
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ceiling tile. Mark three positions for the screw holes |
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and a position for the Ethernet cable hole. |
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Drill three 4mm diameter holes for the screws and a |
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25mm diameter hole for the Ethernet cable at the |
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marked positions. |
3
Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling tile using three M3x30 pan-head screws, washers and wing nuts, as shown on the left.
4
Feed the Ethernet cable through the hole and set the ceiling tile back into place.
5
Connect the Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET port. Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket by aligning the arrow mark 
on the EAP with the arrow mark on the mounting bracket, then rotate the EAP until it locks into place, as shown on the left.
Option 2: Wall Mounting
Note: For security reasons, it is not recommended to install the EAP with the louver downward.
M3×28 Plastic Wall Anchors (Qty.3)
X3
M3×20 Self-tapping Screws (Qty.3)
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If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, you can position the mounting bracket to make the cable through the fixing hole. Mark three positions for the screw holes and then drill three 6mm diameter holes at the marked positions.
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Insert the plastic wall anchors into the 6mm diameter holes.
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Secure the mounting bracket to the wall by driving the self-tapping screws into the anchors. Make sure that the shoulders of the mounting bracket are on the outside.
4
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the EAP.
5
Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket by aligning the arrow mark 
on the EAP with the arrow mark 
on the mounting bracket, then rotate the EAP until it locks into place, as shown on the left.
Tip:
To remove the EAP from the mounting bracket, insert a paper clip in the Security Slot to release the Locking Tab and rotate the EAP until it is detached from the mounting bracket, as shown below.
Locking Tab
Security Slot
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