TP-Link EAP115 EAP115EU V1 Quick Install Guide - Page 1

Quick Installation Guide EAP115 7106506355 REV1.0.0 1 Typical Network Topology Internet Router Switch A DHCP server (typically a router) is required to assign IP addresses to the EAPs and clients in your local network. The management host can be in the same or different network segment with the EAPs. 3 Power Supply The EAP can be powered via a PSE device (such as a PoE switch) or a power adapter. Via PoE Switch PoE Switch RESET ETHERNET POWER Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch to the ETHERNET port. Via Power Adapter Switch RESET ETHERNET POWER PoE Adapter 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. LED Indication Interface Panel RESET ETHERNET POWER 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 off the device. Double-flashing red, green, yellow The device is being reset to its factory default settings. EAP EAP EAP Manangement Host Clients RESET With the device powered on, press and hold the button for about 8 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 cabling. 2 Hardware Installation The EAP can be ceiling rail mounted, ceiling-mounted, or wall-mounted. The instructions for various mounting options are on the back of this Quick Installation Guide. Option 1: Ceiling Rail Mounting Option 2: Ceiling Mounting Option 3: Wall Mounting 4 Software Configuration To quickly set up a wireless network connection with mass EAPs, you can manage the EAPs via EAP Controller or in Cluster mode. Via EAP Controller Note: The IP address of the management host must be reachable for the EAPs in the network. In this example, the management host is in the same LAN with the EAPs. Step 1: Installing the EAP Controller On the management host, download the EAP Controller installation file from the product support page at www.tp-link.com. Run the file and follow the wizard to install the EAP Controller. Step 2: Configuring the EAP Controller Launch the EAP Controller and follow the configuration wizard to create a primary wireless network. After the wizard is finished, a login screen will appear. Enter the Admin name and password you created and click Sign In. Step 3: Adopting the EAP devices Adopt the EAP devices in the Controller management interface to change their status from pending to connected. For More Configurations Now you can manage your wireless network and view network statistic using the EAP Controller. Please refer to the EAP Controller User Guide to learn more information about configuring and using the Controller software. Via Cluster Mode Note: 1. The EAPs forming a cluster must be of the same model and in the same LAN. 2. EAPs with the same cluster name will form a cluster. 3. The management host must be in the same LAN with the EAPs. Step 1: Logging in to the EAP On the management host, open a browser and type the IP address (assigned by the DHCP server) of the EAP in the address field, and press the Enter key. Fill in admin (all lowercase) for both username and password to login. Step 2: Choosing the Work Mode Choose the work mode as Cluster in the drop-down box, the EAP will reboot and switch to Cluster mode. The EAPs with the same cluster name will form a cluster and one of them will be elected as the Master EAP automatically. Step 3: Managing the EAPs On the management host, log in to to any EAP's IP address and you will be redirected to the Master EAP's web manmgement page, where you can manage each EAP in the cluster. For More Configurations Now you can manage your wireless network and view network statistic in cluster mode. Please refer to the EAP User Guide to learn more information about Cluster mode.