tp-link EAP225 WiFi Dual Band 5 PoE Installation Guide

: June 15, 2024
: tp-link

Table of Contents

tp-link EAP225 WiFi Dual Band 5 PoE
Product Information
Installation Guide
Network Topology
Hardware Installation
Power Supply
Safety Information
Documents / Resources

tp-link EAP225 WiFi Dual Band 5 PoE

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Product Information

Specifications

Product : Indoor Access Point
Power Source: Power via PSE Device or Power Adapter
Mounting Options: Ceiling Mounting or Wall Mounting

Installation Guide

Ceiling Mounting

Remove the ceiling tile.
Place the mounting bracket in the center of the ceiling tile.
Mark positions for the screw holes and a position for the Ethernet cable hole.
Drill 4 mm diameter holes for the screws and a 25 mm diameter hole for the Ethernet cable at the marked positions.
Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling tile using pan-head screws, washers, and wing nuts.
Feed the Ethernet cable through the hole and set the ceiling tile back into place.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the AP.
Attach the AP to the mounting bracket by aligning the arrow mark on the AP with the arrow mark on the mounting bracket, then rotate the AP until it is locked into place.

Wall Mounting

If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, position the mounting bracket and feed the Ethernet cable.
Mark positions for the screw holes and then drill 6 mm diameter holes at the marked positions.
Insert the plastic wall anchors into the 6 mm diameter holes.
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.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the AP.
Attach the AP to the mounting bracket by aligning the arrow mark on the AP with the arrow mark on the mounting bracket, then rotate the AP until it is locked into place.

Power Supply
Some APs can be powered via a power adapter, a PSE device (such as a PoE switch), or a PoE adapter. The availability of these options depends on the actual product. Please refer to the product specifications for more information.

FAQ

Q: Can I use a PoE switch to power the AP?
A: Yes, some APs can be powered via a PoE switch. Please refer to the product specifications to check if your AP supports this feature.
Q: Where can I find the Controller for centrally configuring and monitoring the APs?
A: You can download the Controller from https://www.tp-link.com or contact the sales staff for assistance.
Q: Are the mounting bracket and accessories included with the product?
A: Yes, the mounting bracket and accessories are provided with the product. However, please note that the quantity and size may vary depending on the specific product.

Installation Guide

Indoor Access Point
Note: Images may differ from your actual product.

Network Topology

A typical network topology for the AP is shown below. $tp-link-EAP225-WiFi-Dual-Band-5-PoE-01 $1$$
APs can be centrally configured and monitored via Controller. You can get the Controller from https://www.tp-link.com or contact the sales staff.

Hardware Installation

Option 1: Ceiling Mounting
Follow the steps below to install the AP with the provided accessories:
Note: The mounting bracket and the accessories (quantity and size) may vary by product. $tp-link-EAP225-WiFi-Dual-Band-5-PoE-01 $2$$

Remove the ceiling tile.
Place the mounting bracket in the center of the ceiling tile. Mark positions for the screw holes and a position for the Ethernet cable hole. Drill 4 mm diameter holes for the screws and a 25 mm diameter hole for the Ethernet cable at the marked positions.
Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling tile using pan-head screws, washers and wing nuts.
Feed the Ethernet cable through the hole and set the ceiling tile back into place.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. Attach the AP to the mounting bracket by aligning the arrow mark on the AP with the arrow mark on the mounting bracket, then rotate the AP until it is locked into place.

Option 2: Wall Mounting
Follow the steps below to install the AP with the provided accessories:

Note: The mounting bracket and the accessories (quantity and size) may vary by product.

If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, position the mounting bracket and feed the Ethernet cable. Mark positions for the screw holes and then drill 6 mm diameter holes at the marked positions.
Insert the plastic wall anchors into the 6 mm diameter holes.
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.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the AP.
Attach the AP to the mounting bracket by aligning the arrow mark on the AP with the arrow mark on the mounting bracket, then rotate the AP until it is locked into place.

Power Supply

Power via PSE Device or Power Adapter
Some APs can be powered via the power adapter or the PSE device (such as a PoE switch) which complies with Power Source Class 2 (PS2) or Limited Power Source (LPS) of IEC 62368-1.

Note: Availability depends on the actual product. Please refer to the product specifications.

Via PoE Switch $tp-link-EAP225-WiFi-Dual-Band-5-PoE-01 $14$$
Via Power Adapter

Power via PoE Adapter
Some APs can be powered via the PoE adapter.

Note: Availability depends on the actual product. Please refer to the product specifications. $tp-link-EAP225-WiFi-Dual-Band-5-PoE-01 $16$$

Safety Information

Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.

TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives (EU)2015/863, 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ce .
For technical support, the user guide and other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/ , or simply scan the QR code.

Documents / Resources

| tp- link EAP225 WiFi Dual Band 5 PoE [pdf] Installation Guide
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