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Typical Network Topology
Internet
Option 1: Ceiling Mounting
Note: Make sure that the ceiling tile is bigger than the EAP.
Quick Installation Guide
Wireless Access Point
EAP110/EAP115/EAP225
Note: EAP115 is used as an example throughout this guide. Other models may dier in appearance.
LED Indication
EAP Controller
PC
Router
Switch
Wing Nuts (Qty.3)Washers (Qty.3) M3×30 Pan-head Screws (Qty.3)
1
Remove the ceiling tile.
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2
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.
EAPEAP EAP
Drill Hole for Ethernet cable
Drill three 4mm diameter holes for the
screws and a 25mm diameter hole for the
Ethernet cable at the marked positions.
Solid Green
The device is working properly.
Flashing Red
System errors. RAM, Flash, Ethernet,
WLAN or firmware may be
malfunctioning.
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
With the device powered on, press and hold the button for about 5 seconds until the LED flashes red, then
release the button. The device will restore to factory default settings.
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 cable.
POWER (for EAP115 only)
The port is used to connect to the provided power adapter to power the EAP. The other end of the power
adapter connects to a standard electrical wall outlet.
Clients
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.
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The EAP can be ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted.
Hardware Installation
Option 1: Ceiling Mounting
Option 2: Wall Mounting
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 recommended not to install the EAP with the louver downward.
M3×28 Plastic Wall Anchors (Qty.3)
M3×20 Self-tapping Screws (Qty.3)
Tip (for EAP225 only)
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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The EAP supports two configuring options:
To configure and manage mass EAPs via centralized controller software, please refer
to Option 1.
To configure a single EAP via a web browser directly, please refer to Option 2.
Software Configurations
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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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Via PoE Switch (for EAP115/EAP225)
Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch to the ETHERNET port.
Power Supply
Option 1: Via EAP Controller
Step 1: Installing EAP Controller
On the PC, download the EAP Controller installation file from
http://www.tp-link.com/en/download/EAP-Controller.html. Run the file and follow the
wizard to install the EAP Controller.
Step 2: Configuring EAP Controller
Launch the EAP Controller and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the
Quick Setup. After the wizard is finished, a login screen will appear.
Step 3: Logging in to EAP Controller
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Insert the plastic wall anchors into the
6mm diameter holes.
Via Power Adapter (for EAP 115 only)
Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER port of the EAP and the
other end to a standard electrical wall outlet.
PoE Switch
Enter the admin name and password you created and click Sign In. Then you can
further configure the EAP Controller.
For detailed configurations, please visit http://www.tp-link.com/support to download
the User Guide of EAP Controller in the download center.
Option 2: Via Web Browser
3
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.
Power Adapter
Switch
Via PoE Adapter (for EAP110/EAP225)
The EAP can be powered via the provided PoE adapter.
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PoE Adapter
PoE LAN
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(Up to 100m)
1
Connect the ETHERNET port to the POE port of the PoE adapter using an Ethernet
cable. The cable length can be up to 100 meters.
2
Connect the Ethernet cable from the switch to the LAN port of the PoE adapter.
3
Plug the female connector of the provided power cord into the power adapter, and
the male connector to a power outlet.
Note: EAP225 does not support the Remote Reset feature.
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Step 1: Connecting to the EAP Device
Power on the EAP and connect wirelessly by using the default SSID (format:
TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX) printed on the product label.
Step 2: Logging in to the EAP Device
Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkeap.net in the address bar. Use admin for
both Username and Password to log in.
Step 3: Configuring the EAP Device
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.
For detailed configurations, please visit http://www.tp-link.com/support to download
the User Guide of EAP 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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