TP-Link Auranet EAP115 User manual

EAP115
REV1.0.0
1910011765
User Guide
For TP-LINK Auranet Access Points

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pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
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interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
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The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.

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brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
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When there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect
the product or the power adapter from the power source.
Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock
and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
Avoid water and wet locations.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter.
Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbol Explanation
DC voltage
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equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European
directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the
environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the
retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice
注意！
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減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 About This Guide.............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Intended Readers.................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Conventions...........................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Overview of the EAP ...........................................................................................................................2
2.2 Appearance Description....................................................................................................................2
2.2.1 Top View.........................................................................................................................................2
2.2.2 Panel Layout.................................................................................................................................3
2.2.3 Mounting Bracket.......................................................................................................................4
Chapter 3 Typical Topology..............................................................................................................................5
Chapter 4 Getting Started with the EAP......................................................................................................6
Option 1: Wireless Login ..................................................................................................................................6
Option 2: Wired Login .......................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 5 Management Mode........................................................................................................................8
5.1 Mode Identification.............................................................................................................................8
5.2 Mode Switching....................................................................................................................................9
5.2.1 Choose the Work Mode the First Time You Login...........................................................9
5.2.2 Switch from Cluster to Standalone................................................................................... 10
5.2.3 Switch from Standalone to Cluster................................................................................... 10
Chapter 6 Cluster Mode.................................................................................................................................. 12
6.1 Quick Setup......................................................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Cluster ................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.2.1 Cluster.......................................................................................................................................... 13
6.2.2 AP List .......................................................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Wireless................................................................................................................................................. 20
6.3.1 Wireless Settings...................................................................................................................... 20
6.3.2 Portal............................................................................................................................................ 27
6.3.3 MAC Filtering ............................................................................................................................ 36
6.3.4 Scheduler ................................................................................................................................... 38
6.3.5 QoS ............................................................................................................................................... 41

6.3.6 Rogue AP Detection............................................................................................................... 44
6.4 Monitoring........................................................................................................................................... 48
6.4.1 AP .................................................................................................................................................. 48
6.4.2 SSID............................................................................................................................................... 52
6.4.3 Client............................................................................................................................................ 53
6.5 Management ...................................................................................................................................... 56
6.5.1 System Log................................................................................................................................. 56
6.5.2 Web Server................................................................................................................................. 58
6.5.3 Management Access .............................................................................................................. 59
6.5.4 LED ON/OFF............................................................................................................................... 60
6.5.5 SSH................................................................................................................................................ 60
6.5.6 SNMP............................................................................................................................................ 61
6.6 System................................................................................................................................................... 64
6.6.1 User Account............................................................................................................................. 64
6.6.2 Time Settings ............................................................................................................................ 64
6.6.3 Reboot/Reset ............................................................................................................................ 67
6.6.4 Backup & Restore..................................................................................................................... 68
6.6.5 Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................................. 68
Chapter 7 Standalone Mode......................................................................................................................... 70
7.1 Network ................................................................................................................................................ 70
7.2 Wireless................................................................................................................................................. 71
7.2.1 Wireless Settings...................................................................................................................... 72
7.2.2 Portal............................................................................................................................................ 79
7.2.3 MAC Filtering ............................................................................................................................ 87
7.2.4 Scheduler ................................................................................................................................... 89
7.2.5 QoS ............................................................................................................................................... 92
7.2.6 Rogue AP Detection............................................................................................................... 95
7.3 Monitoring........................................................................................................................................... 99
7.3.1 AP .................................................................................................................................................. 99
7.3.2 SSID.............................................................................................................................................103
7.3.3 Client..........................................................................................................................................104
7.4 Management ....................................................................................................................................107
7.4.1 System Log...............................................................................................................................107

7.4.2 Web Server...............................................................................................................................109
7.4.3 Management Access ............................................................................................................110
7.4.4 LED ON/OFF.............................................................................................................................111
7.4.5 SSH..............................................................................................................................................111
7.4.6 SNMP..........................................................................................................................................112
7.5 System.................................................................................................................................................115
7.5.1 User Account...........................................................................................................................115
7.5.2 Time Settings ..........................................................................................................................115
7.5.3 Reboot/Reset ..........................................................................................................................118
7.5.4 Backup & Restore...................................................................................................................119
7.5.5 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................119

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Chapter 1 About This Guide
This User Guide contains information for setup and management of EAP115. Please read this
guide carefully before operation.
1.1 Intended Readers
This Guide is intended for network managers familiar with IT concepts and network
terminologies.
1.2 Conventions
When using this guide, please notice that features of the EAP may vary slightly depending on
the model and software version you have, and on your location, language, and Internet service
provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are
used for demonstration only.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been
made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements,
information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute the warranty of any kind,
express or implied. Users must take full responsibility for their application of any products.
More Info:
The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at
http://www.tp-link.com/support.
The Installation Guide (IG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of
the EAP.
Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.
A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-
link.com.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support
page at http://www.tp-link.com/support.

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Chapter 2 Introduction
2.1 Overview of the EAP
EAP series products provide wireless coverage solutions for small-medium business. They can
either work independently as standalone APs or implement centralized management, providing
a flexible, richly-functional but easily-configured enterprise-grade wireless network for small and
medium business.
“Celling lamp” appearance and easily mounting design with chassis make EAP easy to be
installed on a wall or ceiling and blend in with most interior decorations. EAP115 can be powered
via a PSE* device or the provided power adapter.
With two built-in omnidirectional antennas, EAP115 works within the 2.4GHz frequency band. It
applies 802.11n standards and 2*2MIMO technology, allowing packet transmission at up to
300Mbps.
*PSE: Power Sourcing Equipment, a device (switch or hub for instance) that will provide power
in a PoE setup.
2.2 Appearance Description
2.2.1 Top View
The top view of EAP115 is shown as the following figure.
Figure 2-1 Top View of the EAP

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LED
There is a System LED on the top of the EAP. The following table explains the indications of
different LED colors.
LED Color Indication
Flashing green System initialization is complete.
Solid green The device is working properly.
Flashing red System errors.
RAM, flash, Ethernet, WLAN or
firmware may be malfunctioning.
Flashing yellow
Firmware update is in progress. Do not
disconnect or power off the device.
Alternating red/green/yellow twice The device is being reset.
2.2.2 Panel Layout
Figure 2-2 Panel Layout of the EAP
The interface panel components of the EAP, from left to right, are described in the following list:
Kensington Security Slot: Secure the lock (not provided) into the security slot to prevent
the device from being stolen.
RESET: With the device powered on, press and hold the RESET button for about 8 seconds
until the LED flashes Red/Green/Yellow alternatively twice, then release the button. The
device will restore to factory default settings.
ETHERNET: This port is used to connect to a router to transmit data or to a PSE device, such
as a switch, for both data transmission and Power over Ethernet (PoE) through Ethernet
cabling.
POWER: The power port is used connect the device to an electrical wall outlet via power
adapter. Please only use the provided power adapter.
ARROW 1: This arrow is used to align with ARROW 2 on the mounting bracket to lock the
EAP into place.

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2.2.3 Mounting Bracket
The following figure describes the structure of the mounting bracket.
Figure 2-3 Structure of the Mounting Bracket

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Chapter 3 Typical Topology
A typical topology for the EAP is described below.
Figure 3-1 Typical Topology
To deploy an EAP in your local network, a DHCP server is required to assign IP addresses to the
EAPs and clients. Typically, a router acts as the DHCP server.
Typically, you can choose a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch to provide power for the EAP. You
can also use the power adapter to provide power instead if the PoE switch is unavailable.
The EAP115 can be managed in three ways: EAP Controller, Cluster and Standalone.
EAP Controller: The EAP Controller software allows network administrators to monitor and
manage hundreds of Auranet EAPs, at multiple sites, from any connected PC within the network.
This dramatically enhances scalability and makes remote network management more
convenient. For more information about the EAP Controller, please refer to the EAP Controller
User Guide from our official website:
http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/
Cluster mode:In this mode, all the EAP115s with a same cluster name in a same LAN will form
a cluster (the number of EAPs in a cluster is no more than 24), and a Master EAP will be elected
among them to manage other EAPs which are called Member EAPs. On the management host,
the access to any EAP’s IP address will be redirected to the Master EAP’s web management
page, where you can manage each member EAP in the cluster.
Standalone mode: In this mode, the EAP works independently as a standalone access point.
By entering the IP address of the standalone EAP, you can log in to its web interface and
perform configurations. The EAP can only be managed by EAP Controller in Standalone mode.

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Chapter 4 Getting Started with the EAP
The following content will guide you to quickly set up a wireless network connection with several
EAPs, and login to the management page to configure the EAPs. The management host can be
connected to the EAP wirelessly or with wires. Wireless Login is conveniently recommended.
EAP115 can be managed in three ways: EAP Controller, Cluster and Standalone. In this User
Guide, we introduce Cluster Mode and Standalone Mode.
Option 1: Wireless Login
Figure 4-1 Sample Network Diagram for Wireless Login
Step 1: Power on
Power on the EAPs.
Step 2: Wireless Access
1. Make sure the management host is set to obtain IP address automatically.
2. Join the wireless network using the default SSID TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXXXXX, where XXXXXX
represents the last 6 characters of the EAP's MAC address. Password is not required.
Step 3: Choose the work mode
1. Open a web browser and type in http://tplinkeap.net to access the EAP's web
management page. The default user name and password are admin (all lowercase).
2. Choose the work mode in the drop-down box the first time you login. With factory default
settings, the EAP works in Standalone mode.
3. Configure the EAP parameters. Please refer to the corresponding chapter according to the
work mode you chose.
Congratulations! Now you can enjoy the wireless network.
If you want to perform more configurations, please connect to the new SSID.

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Option 2: Wired Login
Figure 4-2 Sample Network Diagram for Wired Login
Step 1: Power on
Power on the EAPs.
Step 2: Wired Access
1. Make sure the management host is set to obtain IP address automatically.
2. Access your DHCP server and locate the IP address of the EAPs.
Step 3: Choose the work mode
1. Open a web browser, in the address field type in the IP address of the EAP to access the
EAP’s web management page. The default user name and password are admin (all
lowercase).
2. Choose the work mode in the drop-down box the first time you login. With factory default
settings, the EAP works in Standalone mode.
3. Configure the EAP parameters. Please refer to the corresponding chapter according to the
work mode you chose.
Congratulations! Now you can enjoy the wireless network.

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Chapter 5 Management Mode
The Cluster mode is recommended for the centralized management of EAPs in a medium
wireless network (the number of EAPs is no more than 24) if you don’t want to install the EAP
Controller. In Cluster mode, all the EAPs in this network can work in AP operating mode to
provide wireless access service.
The Standalone mode applies to a relatively small-sized wireless network. EAPs in the Standalone
mode cannot be managed centrally.
With factory default settings, the EAP works in Standalone mode. Switch the two management
modes of the EAP based on the actual situations.
5.1 Mode Identification
How to judge the current management mode of the EAP? The web management pages of the
EAP in the Cluster and Standalone mode are different. In Cluster mode, there is a Cluster tab,
while in Standalone mode, there is a Network tab as shown below.
Cluster
The web management page of the EAP in Cluster mode.
Figure 5-1 Web Management Page in Cluster Mode

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Standalone
The web management page of the EAP in Standalone mode.
Figure 5-2 Web Management Page in Standalone Mode
5.2 Mode Switching
The management mode Cluster and Standalone can be switched with each other on every single
EAP. The switching operation is shown below.
5.2.1 Choose the Work Mode the First Time You Login
Choose the work mode in the drop-down box the first time you log in. With factory default
settings, the EAP works in Standalone mode. When you choose the work mode as Cluster, the
EAP will reboot and switch to Cluster mode.
Figure 5-3 Choose the work mode

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5.2.2 Switch from Cluster to Standalone
Log in to the web management page, click Cluster in the navigation tab when the EAP works in
Cluster mode. AP List will be displayed as shown below.
Figure 5-4 Delete an EAP from a Cluster
1. Select the specified EAP in the AP list and click the icon in the Settings column.
2. If the deleted EAP is a Member (shown in the Role column) in the cluster, the mode will
switch to Standalone. To know how to log in to the Member’s web management page, refer
to Chapter 4 Getting Started with the EAP. If the deleted EAP is a Master in the cluster, the
management mode will switch to Standalone and the login window will pop up.
NOTE:
For detailed information of the Master EAP and Member EAP, please refer to 6.2 Cluster.
5.2.3 Switch from Standalone to Cluster
Log in to the web management page, click Network in the navigation tab when the EAP works
in Standalone mode. The following content will be displayed.

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Figure 5-5 Join a Cluster
1. Select the Mode as Cluster and enter a cluster name to join the cluster.
2. Click Save and the EAP will reboot and search the cluster with the same cluster name to
join. If there is no device with the same cluster name in the network, the EAP will create a
new cluster with this name and act as the Master.

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Chapter 6 Cluster Mode
Cluster feature provides centralized management and monitoring of the EAPs, thus significantly
simplifying the wireless network configuration and maintenance.
By default, the EAPs with a same cluster name and in a same subnet will form a cluster
automatically. One EAP will be elected as the Master EAP, through which you can manage all the
EAPs in this cluster centrally, while the other EAPs work as Members.
Master election determines the role of the cluster members. Master election is held each time
the cluster is newly formed or the former Master works abnormally.
The Master is elected based on the following rules in the order listed:
1. System Uptime: The EAP with the longest system uptime becomes the Master. Uptime is
the time that has elapsed since the last reboot.
2. MAC Address: The EAP with the highest MAC address becomes the Master.
In a cluster, the access to any EAP’s IP address in the web browser will be redirected to the Master
EAP’s management web page. Each EAP’s private parameters such as Name, Radio, IP Settings,
Load Balance and SSID Override can be customized in the AP list in Cluster page, while the global
configurations including Wireless, Monitoring, Management and System on the Master EAP will
be automatically synchronized across the cluster to all Member EAPs.
NOTE:
You can remove the EAP from the cluster and switch it to Standalone mode if it is no longer
planned to be managed by the cluster.
To form a cluster, make sure the following prerequisites or conditions are satisfied:
1. Be sure the EAPs forming a cluster are of the same model.
2. Be sure all EAP devices prepared for a cluster are in the same network segment.
3. Be sure the number of EAPs in a cluster is no more than 24.
4. Be sure all EAP devices prepared for a cluster have the same cluster name. It is
recommended to specify a new cluster name to prevent malicious EAPs from joining and
even becoming Master of the cluster.
6.1 Quick Setup
Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the Quick Setup. Any configurations you make
on the Master EAP will automatically synchronize to all the other EAPs.