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TP-Link AP200 User Manual

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User Guide
AC750 Wireless Gigabit Access Point
REV1.0.0
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  • Page 1 AP200 User Guide AC750 Wireless Gigabit Access Point REV1.0.0 1910011653...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1. About This Guide ........1 Chapter 2.
  • Page 3 6. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings ....... . 37 6.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1. About This Guide

    In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide is also released with each TP-LINK AP device, you are suggested to configure your AP device for quick Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation Guide before you get started with a further configuration.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2. Get To Know About Your Ap Device

    Chapter Get to Know About Your AP Device This chapter introduces what the AP device can do and shows its main features and appearance. This chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Main Features • Panel Layout • Position Your AP Device...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview What This Product Does The TP-LINK Wireless AC Access Point is designed to establish or expand a scalable high- speed wireless AC network or to connect multiple Ethernet enabled devices such as game consoles, digital media adapters, printers, or network attached storage devices to a wireless network.

  • Page 7: Panel Layout

    Chapter 1 • Support simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections • Two detachable external antennas and high power amplifiers provide stable signals and optimal wireless coverage • Support passive PoE • Up to 4 SSIDs and VLAN support • Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security •...
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 LED Explanation Name Status Indication System initialization completes. System initialization or firmware upgrade is in process. Do not Blinking disconnect or power off the AP device. (Power) Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly.

  • Page 9: The Back Panel

    Chapter 1 1. 3. 2. The Back Panel The AP device’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions (view from left to right). Item Description One LAN 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Port connects to a network device Ethernet and supports passive PoE.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Note: The diameter of the screw, 4mm<D<7mm, and the distance of two screws is 55.43mm. The screw that projects from the wall needs around 3.5mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 20mm to withstand the weight of the product.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3. Operation Modes

    Chapter Operation Modes The AP device supports four modes to satisfy user’s diversified network requirements including Access Point mode, Repeater/Bridge mode, Client mode and multi-SSID mode. This chapter introduces typical usage scenarios of each mode. You can choose the desired scenario according to your needs, and refer to this part for hardware connection instruction.

  • Page 12: Determine The Mode

    2. 2. Connect Your AP Device Follow the figures below to connect your AP device. Note: AP200 is used for demonstration in this guide. • Access Point mode Internet AP200’s SSID Wired Router...
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 • Repeater/Bridge mode Internet Host AP’s SSID AP200’s SSID Host AP • Client mode Internet Other Device Host AP’s SSID Host AP AP200 • Multi-SSID mode Group A SSID1 VLAN1 VLAN2 VLAN3 VLAN4 VLAN1 SSID2 Group B Switch...

  • Page 14: Chapter 4. Log Into Your Ap Device

    Chapter Log into Your AP Device...
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 With the Web-based management page, it is easy to configure and manage the AP device. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log into your AP device.
  • Page 16 Chapter 3 5. For subsequent logins, you only need to enter the username and password that you have set to log in. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to > Q3. I cannot log into the AP device’s web management page, what can I do?

  • Page 17: Chapter 5. Set Up Wireless Connections

    Chapter Set Up Wireless Connections This chapter introduces how to connect your AP device to the wireless network. The AP device is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. You can also set up the wireless connection by the WPS feature. In addintion, you can specify your wireless settings for some advanced features.

  • Page 18: Quick Setup

    Chapter 4 4. 1. Quick Setup Quick Setup wizard allows you to quickly configure your AP device step by step. Choose the suitable operation mode according to your network environment and follow the step-by-step instructions. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the AP device.
  • Page 19 Chapter 4 2. Press the WPS button of the device you want to connect to in 2 minutes. Note: The order to press the WPS button of the AP device and the device to be connected can be in reverse. 3.

  • Page 20: Specify The Wireless Settings

    Chapter 4 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the AP device. 2. Go to Settings > Wireless > WPS. There are also two ways to use WPS PIN method: using the AP device’s PIN and using the wireless client’s PIN. ¾...
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the AP device. 2. Go to Settings > Wireless. And the following page decided by the mode of the AP device will appear. ¾ Access Point Mode If Access Point mode is selected, please take the following steps: 1 ) Select the wireless network 2.4GHz...
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 802.11n/ac mixed 802.11ac only for 5GHz. It is recommended to keep the default settings. • Channel Width - Select a channel width for the wireless network, 40MHz 20MHz 2.4GHz and 80MHz, 40MHz 20MHz for 5GHz. • Channel - Select an operating channel for the wireless network. The default channel is Auto, which finds the best channel available automatically.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 1 ) Select the wireless network 2.4GHz 5GHz to connect. Here we take 2.4GHz for demostration. 2 ) Enter the exact same wireless settings of the Host network that you want to connect to. Or click Wireless Scanner and choose a Host network from the list.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 1 ) Select the wireless network 2.4GHz 5GHz to connect. Here we take 2.4GHz for demostration. 2 ) Enter the exact same wireless settings of the Host network that you want to connect to. Or click Wireless Scanner and choose a Host network from the list.

  • Page 25: Check The Connection Status

    Chapter 4 Note: Tick Hide SSID if you want to hide this wireless network name. 3 ) Click to save the settings. 4. 4. Check the connection status After finishing the configuration, please go to Advanced > Status to check the connection status.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4...

  • Page 27: Chapter 6. Customize Your Network And Security Settings

    Chapter Customize Your Network and Security Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network and security settings that are available for this AP device. This chapter contains the following sections: • Change the LAN Settings • Specify DHCP Server Settings •...

  • Page 28: Change The Lan Settings

    Chapter 5 5. 1. Change the LAN Settings The AP device is preset to Obtain an IP address automatically, which allows the device to dynamically obtain an IP address and gateway from the main router/AP. You just need to enter http://tplinkap.net into the address bar to log into the web-based management page.
  • Page 29 Chapter 5 ¾ DHCP Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the AP device. 2. Go to Settings > Network > DHCP Settings. 3. Switch DHCP server. 4. Enter the starting and ending IP address in the IP Address Pool.

  • Page 30: Access Control

    Chapter 5 4. Enter the MAC address of the client device. 5. Enter the IP address to set to the client device. 6. Enter the Description of the client device. 7. Select the Enable This Entry checkbox. 8. Click OK. The IP address reservation is configured successfully, and you can see the rule shown as below.
  • Page 31 Chapter 5 2. Go to Settings > Wireless > Access Control and toggle on the Access Control function. 3. Select the filtering rule: Blacklist or Whitelist. ¾ To add a device to a blacklist or whitelist 1 ) Click Add. 2 ) Enter the MAC address of the device to choose the device that you want to add...

  • Page 32: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Chapter 5 3 ) Enter the Device Name of the device. 4 ) Click OK. ¾ To modify or delete a device from the Blacklist or Whitelist In the Blacklist or Whitelist, click the modify icon or the delete icon that corresponds to the device that you wish to modify or delete.
  • Page 33 Chapter 5 3. Choose the 2.4Ghz 5GHz of the wireless network. • Beacon Interval - Enter a time interval between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between beacon packets that are transmitted periodically by the device to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 100 milliseconds.
  • Page 34 Chapter 5 4. Click Save.

  • Page 35: Chapter 7. Manage Your Ap Device

    Chapter Manage Your AP Device This chapter will show you how to configure and manage your AP device. This chapter includes the following sections: • System Log • Test the Network Connectivity • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings •...

  • Page 36: System Log

    Chapter 6 6. 1. System Log The System Log page displays a list of the most recent activities (events) of the network. You can define the type of logs and/or the level of logs you want to view. You can also export the log files to a computer.
  • Page 37 Chapter 6 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the AP device. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Diagnostics. ¾ To diagnose using Ping 1 ) Choose Ping as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity. 2 ) Enter the target IP Address/Domain Name of the tested host.

  • Page 38: Upgrade The Firmware

    The figure below indicates the proper connection between the AP device and the IP address 192.168.0.123 tested through Traceroute. 6. 3. Upgrade the Firmware TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a better network experience.

  • Page 39: Local Upgrade

    Chapter 6 We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website, you can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version. If you have connected to the Internet, you can click Check for upgrade or check if there are the uprading tips on the top of the page.

  • Page 40: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings

    Chapter 6 3. Focus on the Online Upgrade section, and click Upgrade. 4. Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting. 6. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the AP device. You can backup the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the AP device to a previous settings from the backup file when needed.

  • Page 41: Change The Management Account

    Chapter 6 1 ) Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click Restore. 2 ) Wait a few moments for the restoring and rebooting. Note: During the restoring process, do not turn off or reset the AP device. ¾...

  • Page 42: Throughput Monitor

    Chapter 6 6. 6. Throughput Monitor The throughput chart displays the current data traffic of the network. The curves in different colors represent the received (RX) and transmitted (TX) rates of the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies respectively. You can choose to view individual or multiple data rates by selecting the corresponding checkbox.

  • Page 43: Snmp Management

    Chapter 6 3. Monitor the traffic statistics in Wireless Stations Online section. 6. 8. SNMP Management SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the AP device.

  • Page 44: Ping Watchdog

    Chapter 6 7. Enter the community name in Set Community field that allows read/write access to the device’s SNMP information. The community name can be considered as a group password. The default setting is private. 8. Enter the IP address or subnet in Set Source field that management systems can read and write to this ‘set’...

  • Page 45: 6. 10. Leds Control

    Chapter 6 8. Click Save. 6. 10. LEDs Control The LEDs indicate AP device’s activities and behavior. You can turn on or turn off the AP device’s LEDs from the web-based management page. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the AP device.

  • Page 46: Chapter 8. Faq

    Q1. What can I do if I forgot my wireless password? The default password is labeled at the back of the AP device. If the password has been altered, please connect the AP device to the computer using a cable and follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 47 4 ) Click settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings.
  • Page 48 5. Change a web browser or computer and log in again. 6. Reset the AP device to factory default settings: use a pin to press and hold the Reset button for five seconds until the Power LED starts blinking, then release the button. Note: Upon resetting, all previous configurations will be cleared, and the AP device will reset to the default AP Mode.
  • Page 49 Q5. What can I do if my wireless is not stable? It may be caused by too much interference, you can try the following methods: • Set your wireless channel to a different channel. • Move the AP device to a new location away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronics, such as cordless phone, microwave, and baby monitor, etc., to minimize signal interference.

  • Page 50: Chapter 9. Specifications

    Specifications Hardware Ethernet Ports 1 10/100/1000Mbps LAN port Button Reset Button, WPS Button, LED On/Off Button, Power On/Off Button External Power Supply 12V/1A Antenna Two Dual Band Detachable Antennas, supporting passive PoE Wireless Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz Frequency 2.4GHz, 5GHz Signal Rate...
  • Page 51 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered 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.
  • Page 52 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 53 2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. This radio transmitter (IC: 8853A-AP200/ Model: AP200) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated.
  • Page 54 Caution: 1 ) The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; 2 ) For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p.
  • Page 55 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均 不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干 擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依 電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫 療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。 BSMI Notice 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清 潔。 • 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆 蓋開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉 位置中。 • 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此 項工作。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими...
  • Page 56 • Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter. • Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries: Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol...

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