TP-Link AURANET CAP300-OUTDOOR Installation Manual
TP-Link AURANET CAP300-OUTDOOR Installation Manual

TP-Link AURANET CAP300-OUTDOOR Installation Manual

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CAP300-Outdoor

Installation Guide

300Mbps Wireless N Outdoor Access Point

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    CAP300-Outdoor Installation Guide 300Mbps Wireless N Outdoor Access Point...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview Typical Network Topology Lightning and ESD Protection Hardware Installation Mount CAP Connect Cables Power On Software Configuration...
  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview Package Contents Mounting Bracket M3×28 Plastic Wall Anchors(Qty.3) Antennas (Qty.2) M3×20 Self-tapping Screws (Qty.3) CAP300-Outdoor Installation Guide Waterproof Rubber 300Mbps Wireless N Outdoor Access Point Insert Installation Guide Metal Strap...
  • Page 5: Panel Layout

    The FIT/FAT switch is used to toggle the CAP’s working mode. The toggling of the mode will reboot the CAP. In FIT mode, APs can be centrally managed by TP-Link’s wireless controller. The default FIT mode is used when you want to deploy a large wireless network.
  • Page 6 SYS LED Explanation LED Status Indication Flashing green, red and The device is initializing. yellow before remaining green Flashing green twice Initialization is completed. Solid green The device is working properly or the connection between the device and the wireless controller is established.
  • Page 7: Typical Network Topology

    Typical Network Topology Internet Router PoE Switch Wireless Controller Management Host Clients The management host can be in the same or different network segment with the CAPs.
  • Page 8: Lightning And Esd Protection

    Lightning and ESD Protection Before mounting CAP, you should consider Lightning and ESD Protection to ensure safety. Proper grounding is extremely important for outdoor devices. There are two effective techniques for grounding the outdoor CAP: Option A Use a shielded CAT5e (or above) cable with an integrated grounding wire for connection.
  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    Grounding Terminal Grounding Wire Grounded 3-wire Power Outlet Shielded CAT5e (or above) Cable with an Integrated Grounding Wire Grounding Cable PoE Switch Earth Ground Hardware Installation Mount CAP The CAP can be pole-mounted or wall-mounted.
  • Page 10 Option 1: Pole Mounting Step 1: Loosen and completely remove the end of the metal strap by turning the captive screw counterclockwise with a flathead screwdriver. Step 2: Lead the end of the metal strap through the back of the CAP. Step 3: Position the CAP and wrap the metal strap around the pole.
  • Page 11 Option 2: Wall Mounting Step 1: Place the mounting bracket in the position you require. Mark three positions for the screw holes . Drill three 6mm (in diameter) holes at the marked positions. Step 2: Insert the plastic wall anchors into the 6mm holes.
  • Page 12: Connect Cables

    Connect Cables Step 1: Firmly grasp the rear of the interface cover and pull it downward. Step 2: Use an adequate Ethernet cable to connect the LAN port. Shielded CAT5e (or above) cable with an integrated ground wire is recommended. Step 3: Affix the waterproof rubber insert to the underside of the device for...
  • Page 13: Power On

    Power On Connect the CAP to a PSE device (such as a PoE switch) as follows: PoE Switch Step 1: Connect the Ethernet cable from the CAP to the PoE port of the PoE switch. Step 2: Connect the power cord to the power port on the PoE switch and plug it into a power outlet.
  • Page 14: Software Configuration

    Software Configurations In FIT Mode In FIT mode, CAP should be managed by the wireless controller. Please refer to the Wireless Controller User Guide to learn more information about configuring and using the controller. Note: The IP address of the wireless controller must be reachable for the CAPs in the network.
  • Page 15 The webpage will be shown. Click the menu bar to configure the coresponding parameters.
  • Page 16 QR code. The products of TP-Link partly contain software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and any information on obtaining access to the respective GPL Code used in TP-Link products are available to you in GPL-Code-Centre under (http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/gpl/).

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