Quick Installation Guide
300Mbps Wireless N Wall-Plate Access Point
EAP115-Wall
Rear Panel
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Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installation, be sure that you have the following items:
1. A pre-installed wall junction box
2. An RJ45 plug
3. A triangular screwdriver
4. A Phillips screwdriver
5. A PoE switch
Hardware Overview
Front Panel
LED
LED/Wi-Fi Button
LAN Port
RESET
LED/Wi-Fi Button
When the EAP is working in Standalone Mode and enabled with Wi-Fi
Control, press the button to turn on/o both of the Wi-Fi and LED. In other
cases, press the button to turn on/o the LED only.
LAN Port
A wired device can be connected to the LAN port via an Ethernet cable
and access the network.
RESET
With the EAP powered on, press and hold the button for about 5 seconds
until the LED ashes. The EAP will restore to factory default settings.
UPLINK+PoE Port
Connected to a PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment), such as a PoE switch, for
both data transmission and Power.
Network Topology
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Internet
Router
PoE Switch
EAP Controller
PC
EAPEAPEAP
Installation Steps
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EAP115-Wall can be mounted into either an 86mm wall junction box or a
standard EU wall junction box. The junction box should be pre-installed with
a running-in-wall Ethernet cable connected to a PoE switch.
86mm wall junction box
1. Detach the faceplate of the junction box with a Phillips screwdriver
(demonstrated with an 86mm wall junction box).
Standard EU wall junction box
LED Indicator
On: Working normally/Initializing.
O: Working abnormally/Power o/LED is turned o.
Flashing:
Initialization: The LED ashes twice after initialization is complete.
Upgrade: The LED ashes once per second while upgrading.
Reset: The LED ashes ve times in quick session during the reset. The
EAP will then reboot.
Clients
The EAP115-Wall can only be powered by a PSE device, such as a PoE switch.
Connect the PoE switch to the UPLINK+PoE port with an Ethernet cable.
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.
2. Detach the faceplate of the EAP with a screwdriver.
4. Insert the enclosed screws and tighten them with a triangular screwdriver to
secure the mounting bracket.
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Software Conguration
The EAP supports two conguring options:
To congure and manage mass EAPs via centralized controller software,
please refer to Option 1.
To congure a single EAP via a web browser directly, please refer to Option 2.
Option 1: Via EAP Controller
Step 1: Installing EAP Controller
On the PC, download the EAP Controller installation le from
http://www.tp-link.com/en/download/EAP-Controller.html. Run the le and
follow the wizard to install the EAP Controller.
Step 2: Conguring EAP Controller
Launch the EAP Controller and follow the step-by-step instructions to
complete the Quick Setup. After the wizard is nished, a login screen will
appear.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable inside the junction box to an RJ45 plug.
Then connect the cable to the UPLINK+PoE port. Position the Ethernet
cable to ensure it is not strained.
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.
5. Press the faceplate of the EAP back into position.
Step 3: Logging in to EAP Controller
Enter the admin name and password you created and click Sign In. Then
you can further congure the EAP Controller.
For detailed congurations, 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
Step 1: Connecting to the EAP Device
Power on the EAP and connect wirelessly by using the default SSID
(format: TP-LINK_2.4GHz_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: Conguring 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 congurations, please visit http://www.tp-link.com/support to
download the User Guide of EAP in the download center.
Note:
If the junction box does not have enough room to accommodate the EAP without
straining the Ethernet cable, replace the junction box with an open‑end or deeper one.
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