tp-link EAP615GPW Wall Plate GPON Access Point Installation Guide

tp-link EAP615GPW Wall Plate GPON Access Point

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Hardware Overview

Off: Working abnormally/Power off/LED is turned off.

Flash:

•  Flash twice: Initialization is complete.

•  Flash once per second: The EAP is upgrading.

•  Quick flash: The EAP is resetting or the Omada Controller is locating the EAP.*

•  Slow flash: The EAP is in the isolated state.

GPON| Green On: The EAP is registered with the OLT.

Flash Green: The EAP is trying to register with the OLT.

Flash Red: No optical signal is received or the received signal is too weak. Red On: The EAP is blocked by the OLT or not transmitting an optical signal. Off: The EAP is initializing or works as a mesh AP.

When the Locate feature is activated in the Omada Controller, the LED will flash for 10 minutes to help you locate and identify the device. You can disable this feature manually to stop the device from flashing.

until the Power LED flashes, then release the button. The EAP will restore to factory settings.
LED| Press the button to turn on/off the LEDs.
Interface| Description
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FXS| Connect to a phone to make and receive calls over the internet.
ETH0 / ETH1| Connect to a client device to transmit data.
GPON| Connect to the fiber to transmit optical signals.
AC Power Input| Connect to the power supply via AC power cable.

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before installation, ensure that you have the following items:

• Pre-installed wall junction box (with accessible AC power cable and optical fiber)
• Phillips screwdriver
• Wire stripper
• Wire crimper

Installation Steps

1. The product can only be installed by skilled person!
2. An all-pole mains switch in accordance with IEC 62368-1 Annex L shall be incorporated in the electrical installation of the building. And the contact separation of the switch shall not less than 3 mm.

Detach the faceplate of the junction box with a screwdriver.

Secure the mounting bracket to the junction box with the provided screws.

Note:
• Do not overtighten the screws.
• If the provided screws do not fit the junction box, use the screws attached to the junction box instead.

Connect the AC power cable to the EAP’s AC Power Input Port with the provided cord end terminals.
Note : For the United States and Canada, the required size of the AC power cable (branch circuit conductor) is 14AWG – 12AWG. For other regions, the size of the AC power cable should be in accordance with the requirements of local building wiring standards but should not exceed 18AWG – 12AWG.

Remove the anti-dust plug and connect the optical fiber to the EAP’s GPON Port.
Route excess fiber behind the device.

Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket. Secure them with the provided screw.

Connect your phone to the EAP’s FXS port. If you don’t need phone service, skip this step.

Software Configuration

Choose a method to set up your EAPs:

• Method 1: Standalone Mode
  For configuring and managing EAPs separately (Convenient for a small network with only a few devices)

• Method 2: Controller Mode
  For configuring and managing EAPs in batches on a central platform, namely an Omada Controller.

Method 1: Standalone Mode

Note:

• Before you start, be sure to power up and connect your devices according to the above topology.
• A DHCP server (typically a gateway/router with the DHCP function enabled) is required to assign IP

1. Connect your device to the EAP by using the default SSIDs printed at the bottom of the product.
2. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkeap.net in the address bar. Use admin for both Username and Password to log in. http://tplinkeap.net
3. Set up a new Username and Password for secure management. Then you can configure the AP. You need to register the GPON AP and configure basic settings.
4. (Optional) Configure the phone service.
   Go to the Telephony page and set up the telephone number with the information provided by your telephony service provider. Now you can make phone calls over the internet.

Method 2: Controller Mode
Choose a type of Omada Controller:

Type 1: Omada Cloud-Based Controller
The Omada Cloud-Based Controller is a good alternative that does not require installing the software controller on a PC or purchasing a hardware controller.
Licenses need to be purchased additionally.

Note:

• Before you start, be sure to power up and connect your devices according to the above topology.
• A DHCP server (typically a gateway/router with the DHCP function enabled) is required to assign IP addresses to the EAPs and clients in your local network.

1. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Log in with your TP-Link ID.  https://omada.tplinkcloud.com
2. Click + Add Controller and add a Cloud-Based Controller. Then you can launch the controller to adopt devices. You need to register the GPON APs and configure basic settings.
3. (Optional) Configure the phone service.
   Launch your controller and go to Settings > VoIP to configure the phone service with the information provided by your telephony service provider. For detailed instructions, refer to your controller’s user guide.

Type 2: Omada Software Controller
On a PC with Windows OS or Linux OS, download the 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 controller.
The software controller must remain active on your computer to manage your devices.

Note:

• Before you start, be sure to power up and connect your devices according to the above topology.
• A DHCP server (typically a gateway/router with the DHCP function enabled) is required to assign IP addresses to the EAPs and clients in your local network.
• The Omada Controller must have network access to your Omada devices (the router, switch, and EAPs) in order to find, adopt, and manage them.

1. Open the controller’s web page.
   Launch the software controller on your PC. After the initiation process, the controller will automatically open its web page. If not, click Launch a Browser to Manage the Network.

2. On the controller’s web page, follow the wizard to complete the quick setup. Then you can launch the controller to adopt devices. You need to register the GPON APs and configure basic settings.

3. (For Remote Management) You can remotely access and manage your controller via the Omada Cloud Service.
   Note: Before you start, make sure that both your controller and PC can access the internet.
   a. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been bound with your TP-Link ID. On the 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.
   b. 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 manage devices.

4. (Optional) Configure the phone service.
   Launch your controller and go to Settings > VoIP to configure the phone service with the information provided by your telephony service provider. For detailed instructions, refer to your controller’s user guide.

Type 3: Omada Hardware Controller
If you have no spare PC to keep running the software controller in the network, you can purchase a hardware controller.
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 above topology.
• A DHCP server (typically a gateway/router with the DHCP function enabled) is required to assign IP addresses to the EAPs and clients in your local network.
• The Omada Controller must have network access to your Omada devices (the router, switch, and EAPs) in order to find, adopt, and manage them.

1. Open the controller’s web page.
   Find the IP address of the controller on the gateway router’s DHCP client list. Enter the IP address in the address bar to open its web page.

2. On the controller’s web page, follow the wizard to complete the quick setup. Then you can launch the controller to adopt devices. You need to register the GPON APs and configure basic settings.

3. (For Remote Management) You can remotely access and manage your controller via the Omada Cloud Service.
   Note: Before you start, make sure that both your controller and PC can access the internet.
   a. 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.
   b. 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 manage devices.

4. (Optional) Configure the phone service.
   Launch your controller and go to Settings > VoIP to configure the phone service with the information provided by your telephony service provider. For detailed instructions, refer to your controller’s user guide.

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• 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.

EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 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/

UK Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance 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/

For detailed configurations, refer to the user guides of the controller and EAPs. The guides can be found on the download center of our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/

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