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TP-Link EAP120 Installation Manual

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Wireless N Gigabit Access Point
EAP120 / EAP220

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide Wireless N Gigabit Access Point EAP120 / EAP220...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EAP in your network. Your EAP has more features and functionalities which can be found in the User Guide. Conventions The EAP or the device mentioned in this guide stands for Wireless N Gigabit Access Point EAP120 and EAP220.

  • Page 4: Eap Topology

    Router Switch The EAP120 and EAP220 provide two management modes: Cluster and Standalone. By default, the management mode is Cluster. In this mode, all EAPs in the same LAN (Local Area Network) form a cluster, and a Master EAP will be selected to manage other Member EAPs.

  • Page 5: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview ■ System LED LED Status Indication Flashing green System initialization is complete. Solid green The device is working properly. Flashing red System errors. RAM, Flash, Ethernet, WLAN or firmware may be malfunctioning. Flashing yellow Firmware update is in progress. Do not disconnect or power off the device.
  • Page 6 RESET With the device powered on, press and hold the RESET button for about 8 seconds until the LED flashes red/green/yellow alternatively twice, then release the button. The device will restore to factory default settings. CONSOLE This port is used to connect to the serial port of a computer or a terminal to check and monitor system information of the device.

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    Please suitably arrange your wire layout before mounting the EAP. 1. Installation Requirements Before installation, check the package contents for the following items: EAP120/EAP220 Mounting Bracket Installation Guide S e l f- t a p p i n g...

  • Page 8: Installation

    3. Installation Ceiling Mounting ■ Note: Make sure the thickness of the ceiling is less than 18mm and ■ the ceiling can bear at least five kilograms. It is NOT recommended to mount the EAP on a low-strength ■ material, such as gypsum ceiling panel. If no other choice is available, make sure you add a piece of strong material under the wing nuts to ensure the EAP is mounted solidly.
  • Page 9 3. Use a drill with the appropriate size drill bit to drill three 4mm holes for the pan-head screws, and drill a 10mm hole for the Ethernet cable to feed through. 4mm hole for mounting bracket 10mm hole for Ethernet cable feed Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling tile using the pan-head screws (3), washers (3) and wing nuts (3), as shown below.
  • Page 10 5. Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket by aligning ARROW 1 with ARROW 2, as shown below. ARROW 1 ARROW 2 6. Turn the EAP clockwise until it locks into place.

  • Page 11: Wall Mounting

    Feed the Ethernet cable through the hole and set the ceiling tile back into place. 8. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. Wall Mounting ■ There are two wall-mounting slots on the back of the mounting bracket. To mount the EAP on a wall, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 12: Powering Mode

    Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket by aligning ARROW 1 with ARROW 2. ARROW 1 ARROW 2 5. Turn the EAP clockwise until it locks into place. 6. Hang the EAP on the screws. Make sure the EAP is firmly seated against the wall.
  • Page 13 Via PSE Device ■ TL-SG3424P EAP220 Connect the EAP and the PSE device through an Ethernet cable. 2. Press the ON/OFF button on the interface panel of the EAP. Via Power Adapter ■ Socket Socket EAP220 TL-SG2008 Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the power port of the EAP, and the other end to a standard electrical wall socket.

  • Page 14: Getting Started With Eap

    Getting Started with EAP The following content will guide you to quickly set up a wireless network connection with several EAPs, and login to the management page to configure the EAPs. The management host can connect to the Master EAP wirelessly or with wires.

  • Page 15: Wired Login

    Note: If you change the default SSID and password during the Quick Setup, you will need to reconnect to the EAP using the new SSID and password to perform more advanced configurations. Congratulations! Now you can enjoy the wireless network with TP-LINK EAP Series. Option 2: Wired Login Internet...
  • Page 16 2. Create a new user name and password. 3. Follow the step-by-step instruc tions to complete Quick Setup. Any configurations you make to the Master EAP will automatically synchronize to all the other EAPs. Congratulations! Now you can enjoy the wireless network with TP-LINK EAP Series.

  • Page 17: Q&A

    Q2. What is the maximum number of EAPs in a cluster? The maximum number of EAPs in a cluster is 24. Q3. Can EAP120 and EAP 220 be deployed in the same cluster? No. Only the EAPs of the same model can be clustered.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications Models EAP120 EAP220 HARDWARE FEATURES Interface 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port (RJ-45) Console port (RJ-45) Power connector (DC-2) Kensington lock slot Buttons RESET ON/OFF (for power supply) PoE Compatible 802.3af Power Supply PoE (36~57VDC, 0.2A Max) PoE (36-57VDC, 0.4A Max) or External 12VDC/1A Power or External 12VDC/1.5A...

  • Page 19: Technical Support

    Technical Support For more help, please go to: http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq ■ To download the latest firmware, driver, utility and user guide, please go to: ■ http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download For all other technical support, please contact us using the information below: ■ Global Tel: +86 755 2650 4400 Fee: Depending on rate of different carriers, IDD.
  • Page 20 Russian Federation Tel: 8 (499) 754 5560 (Moscow NO.) 8 (800) 250 5560 (Toll-free within RF) E-mail: support.ru@tp-link.com Service time: From 09:00 to 21:00 (Moscow time) *Except weekends and holidays in RF Singapore Tel: +65 6284 0493 Fee: Depending on rate of different carriers.

  • Page 21: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 22: Safety Information

    Safety Information 1) When the product has a power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product. When there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off the power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.
  • Page 24 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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