TP-Link AURANET CAP300-Outdoor User manual

300Mbps Wireless N Outdoor Access Point
Installation Guide
CAP300-Outdoor

Contents
Overview
Typical Network Topology
Lightning and ESD Protection
Hardware Installation
Mount CAP
Connect Cables
Power On
Software Configuration
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Overview
Package Contents
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CAP
Mounting Bracket
Antennas (Qty.2)
Waterproof Rubber
Insert
M3×28 Plastic Wall
Anchors(Qty.3)
M3×20 Self-tapping
Screws (Qty.3)
Metal StrapInstallation Guide
300MbpsWireless N Outdoor Access Point
Installation Guide
CAP300-Outdoor

Panel Layout
RESETShielded Ethernet
Port LAN
Grounding
Terminal
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FIT FAT
FIT FAT
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.
In FAT mode, you can log in to CAP’s webpage to manage the CAP alone. The FAT
mode is used in a small wireless network. The AP cannot be managed by wireless
controller in FAT mode.
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.
The port is used to connect to a PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment), such as a PoE
switch, for both data transmission and Power.
ETHERNET
The Grounding Terminal is used for lightning and ESD protection. Use a grounding
cable to connect the Grounding Terminal to earth ground.
GND

SYS LED Explanation
LED Status Indication
3
Flashing green, red and
yellow before remaining
green
The device is initializing.
Solid green The device is working properly or the connection
between the device and the wireless controller is
established.
Flashing red System errors. RAM, Flash, Ethernet, WLAN or
rmware may be malfunctioning.
Flashing yellow Firmware update is in progress. Do not disconnect
or power o the device.
Double-ashing red, green,
yellow
The device is being reset to its factory default
settings.
Flashing green (FIT mode
only)
The device is not connected to a wireless controller.
Flashing green twice Initialization is completed.

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The management host can be in the same or different network
segment with the CAPs.
CAP CAP CAP
Management Host
PoE Switch
Router
Internet
Clients
Typical Network Topology
Wireless Controller

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Lightning and ESD Protection
Use a shielded CAT5e (or above) cable with an integrated
grounding wire for connection.
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
Option B
If you have the standard CAT5e cable for the connection, use a
separate grounding cable to connect the Grounding Terminal
(GND) to earth ground.

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Hardware Installation
The CAP can be pole-mounted or wall-mounted.
Mount CAP
CAP
Grounding
Terminal
Earth Ground
B
A
Grounding
Cable
PoE Switch
Grounded 3-wire
Power Outlet
Shielded CAT5e (or above)
Cable with
an Integrated
Grounding Wire
Grounding Wire
A

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Option 1: Pole Mounting
Loosen and completely remove the
end of the metal strap by turning the
captive screw counterclockwise
with a flathead screwdriver.
Step 1:
Lead the end of the metal strap
through the back of the CAP.
Step 2:
Position the CAP and wrap the metal
strap around the pole. Feed the end
back through the screw-block and
turn the screw clockwise to tighten
the metal strap using a flathead
screwdriver until the CAP is secure.
Step 3:
Connect the antennas to the CAP.
Step 4: