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Chapter 3 Typical Topology A typical topology for the EAP is described below. Figure 3-1 Typical Topology To deploy an EAP in your local network, a DHCP server is required to assign IP addresses to the EAPs and clients. Typically, a router acts as the DHCP server. Typically, you can choose a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch to provide power for the EAP. You can also use the power adapter to provide power instead if the PoE switch is unavailable. The EAP115 can be managed in three ways: EAP Controller, Cluster and Standalone. EAP Controller: The EAP Controller software allows network administrators to monitor and manage hundreds of Auranet EAPs, at multiple sites, from any connected PC within the network. This dramatically enhances scalability and makes remote network management more convenient. For more information about the EAP Controller, please refer to the EAP Controller User Guide from our official website: http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/ Cluster mode: In this mode, all the EAP115s with a same cluster name in a same LAN will form a cluster (the number of EAPs in a cluster is no more than 24), and a Master EAP will be elected among them to manage other EAPs which are called Member EAPs. On the management host, the access to any EAP's IP address will be redirected to the Master EAP's web management page, where you can manage each member EAP in the cluster. Standalone mode: In this mode, 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 EAP can only be managed by EAP Controller in Standalone mode. 5

Section	Page
Chapter 1 About This Guide	9
1.1 Intended Readers	9
1.2 Conventions	9
Chapter 2 Introduction	10
2.1 Overview of the EAP	10
2.2 Appearance Description	10
2.2.1 Top View	10
2.2.2 Panel Layout	11
2.2.3 Mounting Bracket	12
Chapter 3 Typical Topology	13
Chapter 4 Getting Started with the EAP	14
Option 1: Wireless Login	14
Option 2: Wired Login	15
Chapter 5 Management Mode	16
5.1 Mode Identification	16
5.2 Mode Switching	17
5.2.1 Choose the Work Mode the First Time You Login	17
5.2.2 Switch from Cluster to Standalone	18
5.2.3 Switch from Standalone to Cluster	18
Chapter 6 Cluster Mode	20
6.1 Quick Setup	20
6.2 Cluster	21
6.2.1 Cluster	21
6.2.2 AP List	21
6.3 Wireless	28
6.3.1 Wireless Settings	28
6.3.1.1 Wireless Basic Settings	29
6.3.1.2 SSIDs	29
6.3.1.3 Wireless Advanced Settings	34
6.3.1.4 Load Balance	34
6.3.2 Portal	35
6.3.2.1 Portal Configuration	36
6.3.2.2 Free Authentication Policy	42
6.3.3 MAC Filtering	44
6.3.4 Scheduler	46
6.3.5 QoS	49
6.3.5.1 AP EDCA Parameters	50
6.3.5.2 Station EDCA Parameters	51
6.3.6 Rogue AP Detection	52
6.3.6.1 Settings	53
6.3.6.2 Detected Rogue AP List	53
6.3.6.3 Trusted AP List	54
6.3.6.4 Download/Backup Trusted AP List	55
6.4 Monitoring	56
6.4.1 AP	56
6.4.1.1 AP List	56
6.4.2 SSID	60
6.4.2.1 SSID List	60
6.4.3 Client	61
6.4.3.1 User List	62
6.4.3.2 Portal Authenticated Guest	63
6.5 Management	64
6.5.1 System Log	64
6.5.1.1 Log List	64
6.5.1.2 Log Settings	65
6.5.2 Web Server	66
6.5.3 Management Access	67
6.5.4 LED ON/OFF	68
6.5.5 SSH	68
6.5.6 SNMP	69
6.6 System	72
6.6.1 User Account	72
6.6.2 Time Settings	72
6.6.2.1 Time Settings	73
6.6.2.2 Daylight Saving	74
6.6.3 Reboot/Reset	75
6.6.4 Backup & Restore	76
6.6.5 Firmware Upgrade	76
Chapter 7 Standalone Mode	78
7.1 Network	78
7.2 Wireless	79
7.2.1 Wireless Settings	80
7.2.1.1 Wireless Basic Settings	81
7.2.1.2 SSIDs	82
7.2.1.3 Wireless Advanced Settings	86
7.2.1.4 Load Balance	86
7.2.2 Portal	87
7.2.2.1 Portal Configuration	88
7.2.2.2 Free Authentication Policy	93
7.2.3 MAC Filtering	95
7.2.4 Scheduler	97
7.2.5 QoS	100
7.2.5.1 AP EDCA Parameters	101
7.2.5.2 Station EDCA Parameters	102
7.2.6 Rogue AP Detection	103
7.2.6.1 Settings	104
7.2.6.2 Detected Rogue AP List	104
7.2.6.3 Trusted AP List	105
7.2.6.4 Download/Backup Trusted AP List	106
7.3 Monitoring	107
7.3.1 AP	107
7.3.1.1 AP List	107
7.3.2 SSID	111
7.3.2.1 SSID List	111
7.3.3 Client	112
7.3.3.1 User List	113
7.3.3.2 Portal Authenticated Guest	114
7.4 Management	115
7.4.1 System Log	115
7.4.1.1 Log List	115
7.4.1.2 Log Settings	116
7.4.2 Web Server	117
7.4.3 Management Access	118
7.4.4 LED ON/OFF	119
7.4.5 SSH	119
7.4.6 SNMP	120
7.5 System	123
7.5.1 User Account	123
7.5.2 Time Settings	123
7.5.2.1 Time Settings	124
7.5.2.2 Daylight Saving	125
7.5.3 Reboot/Reset	126
7.5.4 Backup & Restore	127

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Chapter 3

Typical Topology

A typical topology for the EAP is described below.

Figure 3-1 Typical Topology

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

EAPs and clients. Typically, a router acts as the DHCP server.

Typically, you can choose a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch to provide power for the EAP. You

can also use the power adapter to provide power instead if the PoE switch is unavailable.

The EAP115 can be managed in three ways:

EAP Controller

Cluster

and

Standalone.

EAP Controller:

The EAP Controller software allows network administrators to monitor and

manage hundreds of Auranet EAPs, at multiple sites, from any connected PC within the network.

This dramatically enhances scalability and makes remote network management more

convenient. For more information about the EAP Controller, please refer to the

EAP Controller

User Guide

from our official website:

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

Cluster mode:

In this mode, all the EAP115s with a same cluster name in a same LAN will form

a cluster (the number of EAPs in a cluster is no more than 24), and a Master EAP will be elected

among them to manage other EAPs which are called Member EAPs. On the management host,

the access to any EAP’s IP address will be redirected to the Master EAP’s web management

page, where you can manage each member EAP in the cluster.

Standalone mode:

In this mode, 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 EAP can only be managed by EAP Controller in Standalone mode.