tp-link AP8635-E Indoor and Outdoor WiFi 6 Access Point Instructions

: June 17, 2024
: tp-link

Table of Contents

tp-link AP8635-E Indoor and Outdoor WiFi 6 Access Point
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FCC Compliance Information Statement
EU Declaration of Conformity
Safety Information
Mounting Requirements
References
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tp-link AP8635-E Indoor and Outdoor WiFi 6 Access Point

Product Information

Regulatory Compliance
The Outdoor AP from TP-Link USA Corporation complies with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. No unauthorized changes have been made to the equipment, and it is properly maintained and operated.

CE Mark Warning
This product is classified as a class B product. In a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. In such cases, the user may be required to take adequate measures to mitigate the interference.

Operating Frequency
The maximum transmitted power for the AP8635-I model is as follows:

2412MHz – 2472MHz: 20dBm
5180MHz – 5240MHz: 23dBm
5260MHz – 5320MHz: 23dBm
5500MHz – 5700MHz: 30dBm

The maximum transmitted power for the AP8635-E model is as follows:

2402MHz – 2480MHz: 10dBm
2412MHz – 2472MHz: 20dBm
5180MHz – 5240MHz: 23dBm
5260MHz – 5320MHz: 23dBm
5500MHz – 5700MHz: 30dBm

EU Declaration of Conformity
The device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, and (EU)2015/863. The EU Declaration of Conformity can be found here.

RF Exposure Information
This device complies with the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields for health protection. The device meets RF specifications when used at a distance of 25cm (for AP8635-I) or 20cm (for AP8635-E) from the body.

UKCA Mark
The device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The UK Declaration of Conformity can be found here.

Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Caution
For AP8635-E:
This radio transmitter (IC: 31152-AP8635E / Model: AP8635-E) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the following antenna types:

Two 2.4GHz 3dBi external omnidirectional antennas
Two 5GHz 5dBi external omnidirectional antennas

Antenna types not included in this list, with a gain greater than the maximum permissible gain indicated, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
For AP8635-I:

Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. It should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 25cm (for AP8635-I) or 22cm (for AP8635-E) between the radiator and your body.

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

Choose a suitable location for the Outdoor AP.
Mount the Outdoor AP securely using the provided mounting hardware.
Connect the Outdoor AP to a power source using the included power adapter.
Connect your device (e.g., computer, smartphone) to the Outdoor AP’s wireless network.

Configuration
To configure the Outdoor AP, follow these steps:

Open a web browser on your device.
Type the default IP address of the Outdoor AP into the address bar.
Enter the default username and password (found in the user manual) to log in to the configuration interface.
Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the Outdoor AP according to your preferences.
Save the settings and restart the Outdoor AP if prompted.

Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues with the Outdoor AP, try the following troubleshooting steps:

Ensure that the Outdoor AP is properly connected to the power source.
Check that your device is connected to the correct wireless network.
Restart the Outdoor AP and your device.
Reset the Outdoor AP to factory defaults if necessary.
Contact customer support for further assistance.

Specifications

Model: Outdoor AP
Operating Frequency (AP8635-I):
- 2412MHz – 2472MHz: 20dBm
- 5180MHz – 5240MHz: 23dBm
- 5260MHz – 5320MHz: 23dBm
- 5500MHz – 5700MHz: 30dBm
Operating Frequency (AP8635-E):
- 2402MHz – 2480MHz: 10dBm
- 2412MHz – 2472MHz: 20dBm
- 5180MHz – 5240MHz: 23dBm
- 5260MHz – 5320MHz: 23dBm
- 5500MHz – 5700MHz: 30dBm

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use antennas with a higher gain than specified?
A: No, using antennas with a gain greater than the maximum permissible gain indicated for your device is strictly prohibited.
Q: How far should I keep the Outdoor AP from my body?
A: For the AP8635-I model, maintain a minimum distance of 25cm between the radiator and your body. For the AP8635-E model, keep a minimum distance of 22cm.
Q: What should I do if I experience interference?
A: If you experience interference with the Outdoor AP, take adequate measures to mitigate the interference as required by regulations.

FCC Compliance Information Statement

Product Name: Omada Outdoor Access Point
Model Number: AP8635-I / AP8635-E
Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website : https://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel : +1 626 333 0234
Fax : +1 909 527 6804
E – mail : sales.usa@tp-link.com
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used under the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note : The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant applies to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 25cm (for AP8635-I) / 20cm (for AP8635-E) from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2024-01-17

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)

AP8635-I:

2412MHz—2472MHz(20dBm)
5180MHz—5240MHz(23dBm)
5260MHz—5320MHz(23dBm)
5500MHz—5700MHz(30dBm)

AP8635-E:

2402 MHz-2480 MHz (10dBm)
2412MHz—2472MHz(20dBm)
5180MHz—5240MHz(23dBm)
5260MHz—5320MHz(23dBm)
5500MHz—5700MHz(30dBm)

EU Declaration of Conformity

TP-Link hereby declares that the device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp- link.com/en/support/ce/.

RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device is used at 25cm (for AP8635-I) / 20cm (for AP8635-E) from your body.

National Restrictions

Frequency band: 5150 – 5250 MHz:
Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use inside road vehicles and train carriages are not permitted. Limited outdoor use: If used outdoors, equipment shall not be attached to a fixed installation or to the external body of road vehicles, a fixed infrastructure, or a fixed outdoor antenna. Use by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is limited to within the 5170 – 5250 MHz band.
Frequency band: 5250 – 5350 MHz:
Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use in road vehicles, trains, and aircraft are not permitted. Outdoor use is not permitted.
Frequency band: 5470 – 5725 MHz:
Installations and use in road vehicles, trains, and aircraft and use for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are not permitted.

UKCA Mark

UK Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp- link.com/support/ukca

National Restrictions
Attention : In Great Britain, the operation in the frequency range 5150MHz – 5350MHz is only permitted indoors.

Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

For AP8635-E:
This radio transmitter (IC: 31152-AP8635E / Model: AP8635-E) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list below, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Antenna

Two 2.4GHz 3dBi external omnidirectional antennas
Two 5GHz 5dBi external omnidirectional antennas

Caution
For AP8635-I:

The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; 5150 MHz to 5350 MHz is restricted to indoor operations in Hong Kong.

For AP8635-E:

The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; 5150 MHz to 5350 MHz is restricted to indoor operations in Hong Kong.
For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limit;
DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 25cm (for AP8635-I) / 22cm (for AP8635-E) between the radiator & your body.

Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

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 a 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
The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
An adapter should be used indoors where the ambient temperature is lower than or equal to 40 ℃.
Operating Temperature: -30°C – 70°C (-22°F – 158°F);
This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices. If you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, turn off your product and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device.

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 the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Note : The Equipment marking is at the bottom of the device. Symbols may vary from product.

Mounting Requirements

For safety, we recommend you to use the original screws in the package when mounting. The following are alternatives to mounting the device on the wall: