TP-Link EAP120 Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide

EAP120 / EAP220
7106505542 REV1.0.0
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Hardware Overview

LED Indication
Solid green
The device is working properly.
Flashing red
System errors. RAM, Flash,
Ethernet, WLAN or firmware
may be malfunctioning.
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Power Supply

EAP can be powered via a PSE device (such as a PoE switch) or a power adapter.
Via PoE Switch
PoE Switch
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the PoE switch to the ETHERNET port.
2. Press the ON/OFF button on the interface panel of the EAP.
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Network Topology Requirement
EAP Controller
Controller Host
A DHCP server (typically a router) is required to assign IP addresses to the EAP and clients in your local network.
A computer running the EAP Controller software, which can be in the same or different subnet with the EAPs.
Interface Panel
RESET
With the device powered on, press and hold the button for about 8 seconds until the LED flashes red, then
release the button. The device will restore to factory default settings.
CONSOLE
The port is used to connect to the serial port of a computer or a terminal to check and monitor system information
Flashing yellow
of the EAP device.
Firmware update is in progress.
CLI commands are not available in current software version. We will release a new version supporting CLI
Do not disconnect or power off
commands soon. Please pay close attention to our official website.
the device.
ETHERNET
The port is used to connect to a router or a switch to transmit data or to a PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment),
Double-flashing red, green, yellow such as a PoE switch, for both data transmission and Power over Ethernet (PoE) through Ethernet cabling.
The device is being reset to its
ON/OFF
factory default settings.
Press this button to turn on or turn off the EAP device.
Via Power Adapter
ON/OFF
1. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER port of the EAP and the other end to a standard
electrical wall outlet.
2. Press the ON/OFF button on the interface panel of the EAP.
Internet
Router Switch
RESET CONSOLE ETHERNET ON/OFF POWER
ON/OFF
Switch
EAP
EAP
Clients
EAP
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Hardware Installation

The EAP can be ceiling rail mounted, ceiling-mounted, and wall-mounted.
The instructions for various mounting options are on the back of this Quick Installation Guide.
Option 1: Ceiling Rail Mounting
Option 2: Ceiling Mounting
Option 3: Wall Mounting
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Software Configuration

To quickly set up a wireless network connection with mass EAPs, please follow the steps below.
Note: The IP address of the management computer must be reachable for the EAPs in the network.
Step 1: Installing the EAP Controller
Find the EAP Controller application file on the Resource CD (for Windows user only) or from our website at
www.tp-link.com. Run the file and follow the wizard to install the EAP Controller on the computer.
Step 2: Configuring the EAP Controller
Launch the EAP Controller and follow the configuration wizard to create a primary wireless network. After the wizard
is finished, a login screen will appear. Enter the admin name and password you created and click Sign In.
Step 3: Adopting the EAP devices
Adopt the EAP devices in the Controller management interface to change the status from pending to connected.
For More Configurations
Now you can manage your wireless network and view network statistic using the EAP Controller. Please refer
to the EAP Controller User Guide to learn more information on configuring and using the Controller software.