TP Link EAP330 Users Manual

User Guide

For TP-LINK Auranet Access Points

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FCC STATEMENT (EAP110/EAP320/EAP330/EAP225)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1） This device may not cause harmful interference.

2） This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC STATEMENT (EAP120/EAP220)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1） This device may not cause harmful interference.

2） This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

‘‘To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 46 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.’’

For EAP220/EAP320/EAP330/EAP225:

This device is restricted in indoor environment only.

CE Mark Warning

(EAP110)

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

(EAP120)

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

(EAP220)

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

(EAP320/EAP330/EAP225)

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

RF Exposure Information

This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of

the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.

National Restrictions (EAP220/EAP320/EAP330/EAP225)

Restricted to indoor use.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device

RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to

1） This device may not cause interference, and

2） This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Innovation, Sciences et

Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

1） l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2） l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le

brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada license- exempt

the following two conditions:

Développement économique

Caution

1） The device for operation in the band 5150- -- 5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the

potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;

2） For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices

in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p.

limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate; and

(EAP220/EAP320/EAP330/EAP225)

The high-power

5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference

and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

radars

are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands

Avertissement

1） Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une

utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes

de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;

2） Le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant

la bande 5725-5850 MHz doit se conformer à la limitation P.I.R.E spécifiée pour l’exploitation

point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.

En outre, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de

haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour

les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du

brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.

Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with ISEDC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance

46cm between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISEDC établies pour un

environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 46 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Statement

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

(EAP110/EAP320/EAP330/EAP225)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Statement

CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)

Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам

нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами

України.

(EAP120/EAP220)

Safety Information

 When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;

When there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect

the product or the power adapter from the power source.

 Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock

and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.

 Avoid water and wet locations.

 Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

 The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter.

For EAP110(EU):

Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original

packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

注意！

依據低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

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變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。

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應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電

信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

安全諮詢及注意事項

●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。

●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。

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●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。

●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。

(EAP120/EAP220)此為甲類資訊技術設備，于居住環境中使用時，可能會造成射頻擾動，在此

種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。

(EAP220/EAP320/EAP330/EAP225)

For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries:

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equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European

directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the

environm ent.

retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.

About this User Guide

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 product.

This guide is for EAP110, EAP120, EAP220, EAP320, EAP330 and EAP225. Chapter 4 to Chapter 8

are only suitable for the EAP in Standalone mode. Refer to the EAP Controller User Guide from

our website at

www.tp-link.com

when the EAP is managed by the EAP Controller software.

Convention

Unless otherwise noted, the EAP or the device mentioned in this guide stands for EAP110,

EAP120, EAP220, EAP320, EAP330 and EAP225. Due to the similarity of their software features,

we take EAP330 for an example to illustrate Chapter 4 to Chapter 8.

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link.com/support.

The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 2 Network Topology .......................................................................................................................... 2

Chapter 3 Management Mode........................................................................................................................ 3

3.1 Standalone Mode ................................................................................................................................. 3

3.2 Managed Mode..................................................................................................................................... 3

3.3 Switch to Standalone Mode ............................................................................................................. 3

Chapter 4 Network .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Chapter 5 Wireless ............................................................................................................................................... 5

5.1 Wireless Settings .................................................................................................................................. 6

5.1.1 Wireless Basic Settings ............................................................................................................. 7

5.1.2 SSIDs ................................................................................................................................................ 8

5.1.3 Wireless Advanced Settings ................................................................................................ 12

5.1.4 Load Balance ............................................................................................................................. 13

5.2 Portal ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

5.2.1 Portal Configuration ............................................................................................................... 14

5.2.2 Free Authentication Policy ................................................................................................... 19

5.3 MAC Filtering ...................................................................................................................................... 21

5.4 Scheduler ............................................................................................................................................. 23

5.5 QoS ......................................................................................................................................................... 27

5.5.1 AP EDCA Parameters .............................................................................................................. 28

5.5.2 Station EDCA Parameters ..................................................................................................... 30

5.6 Rogue AP Detection ......................................................................................................................... 31

5.6.1 Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 32

5.6.2 Detected Rogue AP List ........................................................................................................ 33

5.6.3 Trusted AP List .......................................................................................................................... 33

5.6.4 Download/Backup Trusted AP List .................................................................................... 34

Chapter 6 Monitoring ...................................................................................................................................... 36

6.1 AP ............................................................................................................................................................ 36

6.1.1 AP List .......................................................................................................................................... 36

6.2 SSID ........................................................................................................................................................ 41

6.2.1 SSID List ....................................................................................................................................... 41

6.3 Client ...................................................................................................................................................... 42

6.3.1 User List ....................................................................................................................................... 42

6.3.2 Portal Authenticated Guest ................................................................................................. 43

Chapter 7 Management ................................................................................................................................. 45

7.1 System Log .......................................................................................................................................... 45

7.1.1 Log List ........................................................................................................................................ 45

7.1.2 Log Settings ............................................................................................................................... 46

7.1.3 Backup Log (For EAP320/330 only) ................................................................................... 47

7.2 Web Server .......................................................................................................................................... 48

7.3 Management Access ........................................................................................................................ 48

7.4 Trunk ...................................................................................................................................................... 49

7.5 LED ON/OFF ........................................................................................................................................ 50

7.6 SSH.......................................................................................................................................................... 50

7.7 SNMP ..................................................................................................................................................... 51

Chapter 8 System .............................................................................................................................................. 54

8.1 User Account ....................................................................................................................................... 54

8.2 Time Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 54

8.2.1 Time Settings ............................................................................................................................ 55

8.2.2 Daylight Saving ........................................................................................................................ 56

8.3 Reboot/Reset ...................................................................................................................................... 57

8.4 Backup & Restore .............................................................................................................................. 58

8.5 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................................ 58

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

can either work independently as standalone APs or be centrally managed by the EAP

Controller software, 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.

EAP110/120/220/225:

EAP320/330:

Figure 1-1 Top View of the EAP

Figure 1-2 Top View of the EAP

Chapter 2 Network Topology

A typical network topology for the EAP is shown below.

Figure 2-1 Typical Topology

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

EAP and clients. Typically, a router acts as the DHCP server. A computer running the EAP

Controller software can locate in the same or different subnet with the EAPs.

The EAP can be managed by the EAP Controller software, which is a management software

specially designed for the TP-LINK EAP devices on a local wireless network, allowing you to

centrally configure and monitor mass EAP devices using a web browser on your PC. For more

information about the EAP Controller, please find the EAP Controller User Guide from our

official website:

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

Chapter 3 Management Mode

Auranet series products can either work under the control of the EAP Controller software or

work independently as a standalone access point.

When user establishes a large-scale wireless network, the management of every single AP in

the network is complex and complicated. With the EAP Controller software, you can centrally

manage the mass APs simply in a web browser.

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

mode cannot be managed centrally by the EAP Controller software.

3.1 Standalone Mode

By default, 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 factory default IP address configuration of the EAP is DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol). Before you access the web interface of the EAP, please make sure the DHCP server

works properly. Typically, a router acts as the DHCP server.

Follow the steps below to log in to the web interface of a standalone EAP.

1. Launch a web browser, enter the DHCP address in the address field and press the Enter key.

2. Enter admin (all lowercase) for both username and password.

3.2 Managed Mode

The EAP will become a managed AP once it is adopted via the EAP Controller software. Users

can manage the AP via a web browser. Refer to the EAP Controller User Guide from our

website at www.tp-link.com to know more about EAP Controller software.

3.3 Switch to Standalone Mode

The web interface of a specific EAP is not available once this EAP is adopted by the EAP

Controller. You can Forget the EAP via the EAP Controller to turn it back as a standalone AP.

Refer to the EAP Controller User Guide from our website at www.tp-link.com to learn more.

TIPS:

Proceed to the following chapters for information on using the EAP in standalone mode. EAP330 is taken as the example.

Chapter 4 Network

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

On Network page you can configure the IP address of the standalone EAP.

Figure 4-1 Network Page

Dynamic/Static:

Fallback IP:

DHCP Fallback IP/IP MASK:

DHCP Fallback Gateway:

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

If the EAP fails to get a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server within ten

server until it succeeds.

Enter the fallback IP/IP mask.

Enter the fallback gateway.

Chapter 5 Wireless

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

AP Detection, is shown below.

Figure 5-1 Wireless Page

5.1 Wireless Settings

Following is the page of Wireless Settings.

Figure 5-2 Wireless Settings Page

According to IEEE 802.11n standard, using a higher bandiwidthcan increase

To avoid interference from overlapping channels occupied by other

elect the channel used by this device to improve wireless performance.

roceed to the following chapter for information on configuring the wireless network of the EAP.

TIPS:

P The configuring information of 2.4GHz is taken as the example.

5.1.1 Wireless Basic Settings

Figure 5-3 Wireless Basic Settings

2.4GHz Wireless Radio:

Wireless Mode:

Channel Width:

Check the box to enable 2.4GHz Wireless Radio.

Select the protocol standard for the wireless network.

For 2.4GHz network, we recommend that select 802.11b/g/n, in which way clients supporting any one of these modes can access your wireless network.

For 5GHz network, we recommend that select 802.11a/n or 802.11a/n/ac, in which way clients supporting any one of these modes can access your wireless network.

Select the channel width of this device.

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.

devices in the environment.

3. Lower bandwidth can concentrate higher transmit power, increasing

stability of wireless links over long distances.

Channel:

S 1/2412MHz means the Channel is 1 and the frequency is 2412MHz. By default, channel is automatically selected.

Tx power:

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

Selecting larger transmit power than needed may cause interference to

nsmit power is enough to achieve the best

Enter the transmit power value. By default, the value is 20.

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

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

neighborhood. Also it consumes more power and will reduce longevity of the device. Select a certain tra performance.

5.1.2 SSIDs

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

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.

Figure 5-4 SSIDs

SSID Name:

Wireless VLAN ID:

Click to add up to 8 wireless networks per radio.

Enter up to 32 characters as the SSID name.

Set a VLAN ID for the wireless network.

Wireless networks with the same VLAN ID are grouped to a VLAN.

SSID

provides authentication service for the clients who want to access the

able to access the wireless network. If WEP is applied in 11b/g/n mode (in the 2.4GHz frequency

Broadcast:

Enable this function, AP will broadcast its SSID to hosts in the surrounding 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.

Security Mode:

Select the security mode of the wireless network. For the security of wireless network, you are suggested to encrypt your wireless network. This device 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:

Portal wireless local area network. For more information, refer to 5.2 Portal. After Portal is enabled, the configurations in 5.2 Portal will be applied.

SSID Isolation:

After enabling SSID Isolation, the devices connected in the same SSID cannot communicate with each other.

Modify:

Click to open the page to edit the parameters of SSID.

Click to delete the SSID.

Following is the detailed introduction of security mode: WEP, WPA -Enterprise and WPA-PSK.

 WEP

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), based on the IEEE 802.11 standard, is less safe than WPA-

Enterprise or WPA-PSK.

NOTE:

WEP is not supported in 802.11n mode. If WEP is applied in 802.11n mode, the clients may not be

band) or 11a/n (in the 5GHz frequency band), the device may work at a low transmission rate.

Figure 5-5 Security Mode-WEP

Type:

Select the authentication type for WEP.

 Auto: The default setting is Auto, which can select Open System or Shared Key

automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.



Open System: After you select Open System, clients can pass the authentication and associate with the wireless network without password.

the authentication, or it cannot associate with the wireless network or

Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of

However, correct password is necessary for data transmission.

 Shared Key: After you select Shared Key, clients has to input password to pass

transmit data.

Key Selected:

Wep Key Format:

You can configure four keys in advance and select one as the present valid key.

Select the wep key format ASCII or Hexadecimal.

 ASCII: ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the

specified length.

 Hexadecimal:

hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.

Key Type:

Select the WEP key length for encryption.

 64-bit: You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F

without null key) or 5 ASCII characters.

 128-bit: You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-

F without null key) or 13 ASCII characters.

 152-bit (For EAP110/120/220 only): You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits

(any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F without null key) or 16 ASCII characters.

Key Value:

 WPA-Enterprise

Enter the key value.

Based on RADIUS server, WPA -Enterprise can generate different passwords for different users and

it is much safer than WPA-PSK. However, it costs much to maintain and is more suitable for

enterprise users. At present, WPA-Enterprise has two versions: WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.

Figure 5-6 Security Mode_WPA-Enterprise

Version:

Select one of the following versions:

 Auto: Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK automatically based on the wireless

station's capability and request.

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