tp-link EAP772V2 Ceiling Mount Tri Band Wi-Fi 7 Access Point Installation Guide

August 20, 2024
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tp-link EAP772V2 Ceiling Mount Tri Band Wi-Fi 7 Access Point

Product Specifications

  • Model: EAP650
  • Mounting Options: Ceiling (Tile, T-bar), Wall, Junction Box
  • LED Indicator : Blue (Working normally), Orange (Low power supply), Off (Working abnormally)
  • Ethernet Port: ETH (PoE)

Hardware Overview

  • The EAP650 is a wireless access point that can be mounted on the ceiling, wall, or in a junction box. It comes with various accessories for installation.

Hardware Installation

Ceiling Mounting (on a Tile)

  1. Remove a ceiling tile.
  2. Place the mounting bracket in the center of the ceiling tile and mark positions for screw holes and the Ethernet cable hole.
  3. Secure the mounting bracket using pan-head screws, washers, and wing nuts.

Ceiling Mounting (on a T-bar)

  1. Remove the ceiling tiles next to a T-bar.
  2. Detach the mounting screw and loosen the set screws of each T-bar mount.
  3. Place the T-bar mounts against the T-bar and secure the mounting bracket to the T-bar mounts using screws.

Wall Mounting

  1. If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, position the mounting bracket below the cable hole.
  2. Insert plastic wall anchors into the holes and secure the bracket to the wall using self-tapping screws.
  3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the EAP.

Resetting the Device

To reset the device to factory default settings, press and hold the RESET button for about 5 seconds until the LED flashes quickly, then release the button.

FAQ

  • Q: What do the different LED indicator colors on the EAP650 signify?
  • A: Blue indicates normal operation, Orange indicates low power supply, Off indicates abnormal operation or power off. The flashing LED helps locate and identify the device when the Locate feature is activated.

Hardware Overview

Front Panel

LED Indicator

  • Blue On: Working normally/Initializing. For EAPs with dual-color LED: Normal power supply Orange On: For EAPs with dual-color LED: Low power supply
  • Off: Working abnormally/Power off/LED is turned off.
  • Flash:
    • Flash twice: Initialization is completed.
    • Flash quickly: The EAP is resetting, or the Omada Controller is locating the device*.
    • Flash once per second: The EAP is upgrading.
    • Sustained flash: The EAP is in an isolated state.

you locate and identify the device. You can disable this feature manually to stop the device from flashing.

Rear Panel

RESET
With the device powered on, press and hold the button for about 5 seconds until the LED flashes quickly, then release the button. The device will restore to factory default settings. Ethernet Port: ETH (PoE) The port is used to connect to a gateway/router or a switch to transmit data, or to a PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment), such as a PoE switch, for both data transmission and Power over Ethernet (PoE) through Ethernet cable.
Notes

  1. For EAPs with a 10Gbps port, if you use a Cat 5E cable, the 10Gbps link of the Ethernet port is less than 55m. To achieve a longer transmission distance, use a shielded Cat 6A cable.
  2. For ultra-slim products with limited space for Ethernet ports, Cat 7 and Cat 8 network cables may be incompatible due to the lack of a standard buckle design.

Power Port
Plug one end of the power adapter to this port and the other end to a standard electrical wall outlet to power the EAP.
Note: The 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.

Hardware Installation

The EAP can be mounted to the ceiling, the wall, or in a junction box, using the accessories in the package. Choose a mounting option below.
Note: This product requires heat dissipation through the metal bracket during use. Please be careful not to touch the metal bracket in the heat dissipation.

Option 1: Ceiling Mounting (on a Tile)

Note: Make sure that the ceiling tile is larger than the EAP.

  1. Remove a ceiling tile.
  2. Place the mounting bracket in the center of the ceiling tile. Mark positions for the screw holes and the Ethernet cable hole, then drill holes at the marked positions
  3. Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling tile using pan-head screws, washers, and wing nuts.
  4. Feed the Ethernet cable through the hole and set the ceiling tile back into place.
  5. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the EAP. Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket, then rotate it until it locks into place

Option 2: Ceiling Mounting (on a T-bar)

  1. Remove the ceiling tiles next to a T-bar.
  2. Detach the mounting screw and loosen the set screws of each T-bar mount
  3. Place the T-bar mounts against the T-bar and turn clockwise. Tighten the set screws.
  4. Secure the mounting bracket to the T-bar mounts using the mounting screws
  5. Route the Ethernet cable through the square cable hole on the mounting bracket. Set the ceiling tiles back into place.
  6. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the EAP. Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket, then rotate it until it locks into place.

Option 3: Wall Mounting

  1. If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, position the mounting bracket below the cable hole. Mark positions for the screw holes, then drill holes at the marked positions
  2. Insert the plastic wall anchors into the holes.
  3. 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
  4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the EAP
  5. Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket, then rotate it until it locks into place

Option 4: Junction Box Mounting
Prepare the cables and the junction box in advance. Ensure that the mounting holes align to your junction box.

  1. Route the cables through the square cable hole on the mounting bracket, and secure the mounting bracket to the junction box using screws.
  2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the EAP.
  3. Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket, then rotate it until it locks into place.

Power Supply

The EAP can only be powered via a power 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 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.

Option 2: Via Power Adapter
Plug one end of the power adapter into the power port of the EAP and the other end to a standard electrical wall outlet.
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.

Software Configuration

Choose a method to set up your EAPs:

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

  • Method 2: Controller Mode
    Configure and manage EAPs in batches on a central platform, namely Omada Controller.

Method 1: Standalone Mode
If your network has only a few devices, you can configure and manage EAPs separately on their web pages.
Note: The EAP web page is inaccessible while the EAP is managed by a Controller.

Notes

  • Before you start, be sure to power up and connect your devices according to the topology figure.
  • 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.

Via Web Browser

  1. Connect your device to the EAP by using the default SSIDs printed on the label of the product.
  2. Launch a web browser and enter https://tplinkeap.net in the address bar. Use admin for both Username and Password to log in.
  3. Set up a new Username and Password for secure management. Then you can configure the AP.

Via Omada App

  1. Download and install the TP-Link Omada App from App Store or Google Play
  2. Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSIDs printed on the label of the product.
  3. Launch the Omada App, go to the Standalone Mode > EAPs 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 common settings. If you want to configure advanced settings, use the web page of your EAP.

Method 2: Controller Mode

Omada Controller integrates Omada gateways/routers, switches, access points, and more for centralized management.

Notes

  • 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 gateways/routers, switches, and EAPs) in order to find, adopt, and manage them.

Via Web Browser

  1. Get an Omada Controller ready.

    • Option 1: Omada Hardware Controller Obtain a Hardware Controller and refer to its Installation Guide to set it up.

    • Option 2: Omada Software Controller On a PC with Windows 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 set up the Controller.
      Note: To manage your devices, the Software Controller needs to keep running on your PC.

    • Option 3: Omada Cloud-Based Controller Go to the Omada Portal (https://omada.tplinkcloud.com) and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then click + Add Controller to add a Cloud-Based Controller and set it up.

  2. Launch the Controller, access your site, and go to the Devices page.

  3. Now you can adopt and manage the EAPs.

Tip

  • For the Omada Hardware/Software Controller, you are recommended to enable Cloud Access and bind it to your TP-Link ID. This enables you to remotely access and manage the Controller and Omada devices via Omada Portal (https://omada.tplinkcloud.com). For detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the Controller at our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/?type=smb

Via Omada App

  1. 1. Download and install the TP-Link Omada App from App Store or Google Play
  2. Add the Controller with local access or cloud access.

    • Local Access
      Note: Local access applies to the Hardware Controller and Software Controller only.

    • Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSIDs printed on the label of the product.

    • Launch the Omada App and go to Controller – Local Access. Tap the + button on the upper-right corner to add the Controller.

    • Cloud Access

    • Launch the Omada App and go to Controller – Cloud Access.

    • Log in with your TP-Link ID. A list of Controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear.

  3. Launch the Controller, access your site, and go to the Devices page.

  4. Now you can adopt and manage the EAPs. The Omada App is designed to help you quickly configure common settings. If you want to configure advanced settings, use the web page of your Controller

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.
  • Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
  • Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
  • The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible

EU Declaration of Conformity

For EAPs with adapters:

  • 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/
  • For EAPs without adapters:
  • TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance 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/

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/?type=smb.

For technical support, the user guide, and other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/?type=smb, or simply scan the QR code.

Note: EAP650 is used as an example throughout the Guide. Images may differ from your actual product.
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