
Quick Installation Guide
LED Indication
Hardware Overview
2Hardware Installation
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Software Configuration
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Power Supply
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1Network Topology Requirement
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.
Option 1: Ceiling Rail Mounting
Option 2: Ceiling Mounting
Option 3: Wall Mounting
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.
The device is working properly.
Solid green
System errors. RAM, Flash,
Ethernet, WLAN or firmware
may be malfunctioning.
Flashing red
The device is being reset to its
factory default settings.
Double-flashing red, green, yellow
Firmware update is in progress.
Do not disconnect or power off
the device.
Flashing yellow
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 (EAP120/220)
The port is used to connect to the serial port of a computer or a terminal to check and monitor system information
of the EAP device.
CLI commands are not available in current software version. We will release a new version supporting CLI
commands soon. Please pay close attention to our official website.
(EAP120/220)The port is used to connect to a router or a switch to transmit data or to a PSE (Power Sourcing
Equipment), such as a PoE switch, for both data transmission and Power over Ethernet (PoE) through Ethernet
cabling.
ETHERNET
Press this button to turn on or turn off the EAP device.
ON/OFF (EAP120/220)
EAP110 / EAP120 / EAP220
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Clients
Switch
EAP
EAP
EAP
Controller Host
EAP Controller
Router
Internet
To quickly set up a wireless network connection with mass EAPs, please follow the steps below.
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.
Find the EAP Controller application file from our website at www.tp-link.com. Run the file and follow the wizard to
install the EAP Controller on the computer.
Step 1: Installing 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 2: Configuring the EAP Controller
Adopt the EAP devices in the Controller management interface to change the status from pending to connected.
Step 3: Adopting the EAP devices
Note: The IP address of the management computer must be reachable for the EAPs in the network.
EAP120/220 can be powered via a PSE device (such as a PoE switch) or a power adapter.
Via Power Adapter
(Via Power Adapter) 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.
1. (Via PoE Switch) Connect the Ethernet cable from the PoE switch to the ETHERNET port.
PoE Switch
Switch
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
1
(Up to 100m)
Switch
3
PoE LAN
PoE Adapter
2
EAP110 can be powered with the provided PoE adapter.
EAP110 EAP120 / EAP220
Via PoE Switch
1. Connect the ETHERNET port to the POE port of the PoE adapter using an Ethernet cable. The cable
length can be up to 100 meters.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable from the switch to the LAN port of the PoE adapter.
3. Plug the female connector of the provided power cord into the PoE adapter, and the male connector
to a power outlet.
RESET ON/OFF POWER
CONSOLE ETHERNET
RESET ETHERNET
EAP110
EAP120 / EAP220
(EAP110)The port is to connect to the POE port of the provided PoE adapter for both data transmission and
power supply through Ethernet cabling.