tp-link EAP Indoor Outdoor Access Point Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
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tp-link EAP Indoor Outdoor Access Point
Product Information
The product is an indoor/outdoor access point designed for wireless network connectivity. It comes with a package that includes various components and accessories for installation and setup. The product supports Passive Power over Ethernet (PoE) and features lightning and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection.
Panel Layout
- RESET Button
- Ethernet Port
- Grounding Terminal
- SYS LED (Provides status indication)
Product Usage Instructions
Lightning and ESD Protection
Before mounting the EAP, it is important to consider lightning and ESD protection for safety purposes. Proper grounding is crucial for outdoor devices to minimize the damage from potential lightning and ESD attacks. Connect the grounding terminal to a grounding facility using a proper grounding wire that adheres to local installation requirements. Secure the grounding wire to the grounding terminal using the provided screw.
Mounting the EAP
The EAP can be mounted on a pole or a wall. Follow the steps below for the appropriate installation method:
Option 1: Pole Mounting
- Lead the end of the pole mounting strap through the back of the EAP.
- Position the EAP and wrap the pole mounting strap around the pole. Feed the end through the screw-block and tighten the strap until the EAP is secure.
Option 2: Wall Mounting
- Place the mounting bracket for EAP in the desired position on the wall. Mark two positions for the screw holes.
- Drill two 6 mm holes at the marked positions for the screws.
- Insert the plastic wall anchors into the 6 mm holes. Align the mounting bracket with the anchors and drive the self-tapping screws through the bracket into the anchors.
- Align the mounting tabs on the back of the EAP with the slot of the mounting bracket. Push and slide the EAP downward until it locks into place.
Overview
Package Contents
- PoE Adapter and Power Cord are not included in the package contents of certain models. For details, refer to the product specifications or datasheet.
Panel Layout
SYS LED Explanation
Passive PoE Adapter
Notes
- PoE Adapter is not included in the package contents of certain models. For details, refer to the product specifications or datasheet.
- PoE Adapter (if included) may vary by model.
Lightning and ESD Protection
Before mounting the EAP, you should consider Lightning and ESD Protection to ensure safety. Proper grounding is extremely important for outdoor devices. To reduce the damage of potential lightning and ESD attacks, connect the grounding terminal to grounding facilities using a proper grounding wire, which should meet the local installation requirements. You need to secure the grounding wire to the grounding terminal with the screw.
Hardware Installation
Mount the EAP
The EAP can be pole-mounted or wall-mounted. Follow the steps below for the appropriate installation.
Option 1: Pole Mounting
- Step 1: Lead the end of the pole mounting strap through the back of the EAP.
- Step 2: Position the EAP and wrap the pole mounting strap around the pole. Feed the end through the screw-block and tighten the strap until the EAP is secure.
Option 2: Wall Mounting
- Step 1: Place the mounting bracket for EAP in the right position. Mark two positions for the screw holes . Drill two 6 mm holes for the screws at the marked positions.
- Step 2: Insert the plastic wall anchors into the 6 mm holes. Align the mounting bracket to the plastic wall anchors and drive the self-tapping screws into the anchors through the mounting bracket.
- Step 3: Align the mounting tabs on the back of the EAP with the slot of the mounting bracket. Push and slide the EAP downward until it locks into place.
Connection And Power On
Connect the Cable
- Fit an Ethernet cable through the Spiral Cover, Bracket, and O-Ring, and connect the cable to the port.
- Fit the O-Ring to the head of the Bracket and screw the Bracket to the body of the device.
- Note: Don’t warp the O-Ring.
- Fit the Ethernet cable through the Seal’s slit with the thicker side towards the Bracket, and plug the seal to the Bracket.
- Note: Choose the proper Seal according to the type and diameter of the Ethernet cable.
- Screw the Spiral Cover to the Bracket.
Power On
The EAP can be powered via the passive PoE adapter or a PSE device (such as a PoE switch) which complies with Power Source Class 2 (PS2) or Limited Power Source (LPS) of IEC 62368-1.
Option 1: Via Passive PoE Adapter
Note: Power adapter is not included in the package contents of certain models. For details, refer to the product specifications or datasheet. For power supply specifications, refer to the product label.
Connect the PoE Adapter
Connect the EAP to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter as follows:
Mount the PoE Adapter (Optional)
Note: To ensure the passive PoE adapter is attached most securely, it is recommended to install the adapter with the Ethernet port facing upward.
- Step 1: Remove the mounting bracket from the passive PoE Adapter. Drill two holes on the wall and insert theplastic wall anchors into the holes. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall. Make sure the shoulders at the corners of the mounting bracket are on the outside andpointing upward.
- Step 2: Attach the passive PoE adapter to the mounting bracket by sliding the adapter in the direction of the arrows until it locks into place.
Option 2: Via PoE Switch
- Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch to the Ethernet port.
Note: For PoE power supply specifications, refer to the product label.
Software Configuration
Choose from the following methods to set up your EAPs:
- Method 1: Standalone Mode
- To configure and manage EAPs separately (Convenient for a small network with only a few devices)
- Method 2: Controller Mode
- To configure and manage EAPs in batches on a central platform, namely Omada Controller.
Method 1: Standalone Mode
Note
- Before you start, be sure to power up and connect your devices according to the topology figure.
- 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.
Via Omada App
- Download and install the TP-Link Omada App from App Store or Google Play.
- Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSID printed at the back of the product.
- Open the Omada App, go to the Standalone Devices > APs page, and wait for the EAP to appear. Tap on the EAP to configure it.
The Omada App is designed to help you quickly configure the common settings. If you want to configure advanced settings, use the web page of your EAP or use Controller Mode.
Via Web Browser
- Connect your device to the EAP by using the default SSID printed at the back of the product.
- Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkeap.net in the address bar.
- Use admin for both Username and Password to log in.
- Set up a new Username and Password for secure management purpose. Then you can configure the EAP.
To configure other EAPs, connect your device to the EAP by using the corresponding default SSIDs and repeat the steps above. You can configure some basic functions in Standalone Mode. If you want to configure advanced functions, use Controller Mode.
Method 2: Controller Mode
Choose from the following two types of Omada Controller:
- Type 1: Omada Software Controller
- On a PC with Windows OS or Linux OS, download the Omada Software Controller from https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/omada-software-controller/. Then run the file and follow the wizard to install and launch the Omada Software Controller. To manage your devices, Omada Software Controller needs to keep running on your computer.
- Type 2: Omada Hardware Controller
- Omada Hardware Controller is a good alternative if you have no spare PC to keep running Omada Software Controller in the network. It needs to be purchased additionally.
- For more details, refer to the Installation Guide of your Hardware Controller
Note
- Before you start, be sure to power up and connect your devices according to the topology figure.
- 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.
- Omada Controller must have network access to your Omada devices (the router, switch, and EAPs) in order to find, adopt, and manage them.
Via Omada App
- Download and install the TP-Link Omada App from App Store or Google Play.
- Launch your Omada App and configure the controller at a local site or remote site.
- Local Management
- Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSID printed at the back of the product.
- Launch Omada App and go to Local Access, tap the + button on the upper-right corner to add the controller. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.
- Remote Management
- Note: Before you start, make sure that both your controller and mobile device can access the internet.
- For Omada Software Controller
- Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been bound with your TP-Link ID.
- Launch Omada App and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to Cloud Access. A list of controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can further configure the controller.
- For Omada Hardware Controller
- Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller. By default, Cloud Access is enabled. Make sure that the Cloud LED is flashing slowly.
- Launch Omada App and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to Cloud Access. Tap the + button on the upper-right to add your controller. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.
Via Web Browser
- Open the Omada Controller’s web page.
- For Omada Software Controller
- Launch the Omada Software Controller on your PC. After the initiation process, the controller automatically opens its web page. If not, click Launch a Browser to Manage the Network.
- For Omada Hardware Controller: As Omada Hardware Controller gets its IP address from the DHCP server of the router, we don’t know its IP address explicitly. However, we can find it out on the router’s DHCP client list.
- You need first find the IP address of the router. Open the command line on your PC and enter ipconfig. In the result list, find the Default Gateway, which is also the IP address of the router.
- Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of the router. Log into the router’s web page, and both the username and password are admin by default. Then go to Network > LAN > DHCP Client List to find the IP address of your controller according to its MAC address.
- Enter the IP address of the your controller in the address bar to open its web page.
- On the Omada Controller’s web page, follow the wizard to complete the quick setup.
- After the quick setup, the login page appears. Enter the username and password you have created to log in. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.
- (For Remote Management) You can remotely access and manage your controller via Omada Cloud Service.
- Note: Before you start, make sure that both your controller and PC can access the internet.
- For Omada Software Controller
- Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been bound with your TP-Link ID. On the Omada Controller’s web page, go to Settings > Cloud Access to enable Cloud Access and bind your TP-Link ID. If you have set it up in the quick setup, skip this step.
- Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Enter your TP-Link ID and password to log in. A list of controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.
- For Omada Hardware Controller
- Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller. By default, Cloud Access is enabled. Make sure that the Cloud LED is flashing slowly.
- Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Enter your TP-Link ID and password to log in. Click + Add Controller and choose Hardware Controller to add your controller. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.
For detailed configurations, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support to download the User Guide of EAP in the download center.
- To ask questions, find answers, and communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, please visit https://community.tp-link.com to join TP-Link Community.
- For technical support, the user guide and other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.
Attention: In EU member states, EFTA countries and Northern Ireland, the
operation in the freguency range 5150MHz-5350MHz is only permitted indoors.
Attention: In Great Britain, the operation in the frequency range 5150MHz
– 5350MHz is only permitted indoors.
- For EAP Controller, go to Access Point page and select the desired EAP to specify the channel.
- For web browser, go to Wireless > Wireless Settings to specify the channel.
Safety Information
- Keep the device away from fire or hot environments. DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid.
- Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
- Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
- Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
- Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
- Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
- Adapter should be used indoors where the ambient temperature is lower than or equal to 40 °C.
- Plug the adapter into the wall outlets with earthing connection through the power supply cord.
Setup with videos
- Visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/ or scan the QR code to search for the setup video of your product model.
Note: Images may differ from your actual product.
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References
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