TP-Link Auranet EAP120 User manual

Installation Guide
Wireless N Gigabit Access Point
EAP120 / EAP220

CONTENTS
About This Installation Guide
This guide is designed to familiarize you with the general layout of the EAP,
describe how to deploy the device in your network and how to configure the
device. Your EAP has more features and functionalities which can be found in the
User Guide.
Network Topology Requirements —————————————— 01
Overview ————————————————————————— 02
Hardware Installation ——————————————————— 04
1. Installation Requirements ....................................................... 04
2. Mounting Bracket ................................................................... 04
3. Installation ............................................................................ 05
4. Powering Mode ...................................................................... 09
Getting Started with the EAP———————————————— 11
Q&A ——————————————————————————— 14
Specications ——————————————————————— 15
Technical Support ————————————————————— 16

01
Network Topology Requirements
Typical topology for the EAP is described below.
Router
Internet
Switch
Master EAP Slave EAPSlave EAP
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Typical Topology
The EAP120 and EAP220 provide two management modes: Cluster and Standalone.
By default， the management mode is Cluster. In this mode, all the EAPs in the
same LAN will form a Cluster, and a Master EAP will be elected among them to
manage the other EAPs, called Slave EAPs.
A DHCP server is required in the local network to assign IP addresses to the EAPs.
A router usually acts as the DHCP server.
Typically, a PoE switch can be used to provide Power over Ethernet for each EAP.
Or, each EAP must be powered with a power adapter individually.

02
Overview
■LED Explanation
System LED
Top View of the EAP
LED Status Indication
Quickly flashing green System initialization is complete.
Solid green The device is working properly.
Slowly flashing red The system is abnormal. RAM, Flash, Ethernet,
WLAN or firmware may be malfunctioning.
Quickly flashing yellow Firmware is being updated.
Alternating red/green/yellow twice The device is being reset.
■Interface Panel
RESET CONSOLE ETHERNET ON/OFF POWER
ARROW 1
Interface Panel 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 into the slot to prevent the device from being stolen.

03
RESET
With the device powered on, press and hold the RESET button for about 8 seconds,
and then release the button. The device will restore to factory default settings.
CONSOLE
This port is used to connect with the serial port of a computer or a terminal to
check and monitor simple system information of the device.
ETHERNET
This port is for connection to a router or switch to transmit and receive data as well
as to a PSE device for power supply. Power sourcing equipment (PSE) is a device
such as a switch that provides power over Ethernet cables to linked devices.
ON/OFF
Press this button to power on/off the device. Please remember to press it to use
the device.
POWER
The power jack is for connection to the power adapter. Please use the power
adapter provided. Refer to Powering Mode to learn how to power the device via
PoE and power adapter.
ARROW 1
To align with ARROW 2 in the mounting bracket before the EAP locks into place.
Please refer to Mounting Bracket to locate ARROW 2.

04
Hardware Installation
The EAP can be wall or ceiling mounted and can be powered via a PSE device
or the provided adapter. Please suitably arrange your wire layout before the
mounting.
1. Installation Requirements
Check and prepare the following items in the package for installation.
One EAP One Mounting Bracket One Installation Guide
Three Nuts/ Washers/ Plastic Extending Tubes/ Self-tapping Screws/ Pan Head Screws
Besides the above installation kits, these tools may be needed for hardware
installation: pencil, ruler, drill, hammer, screwdriver and ladder.
2. Mounting Bracket
The following figure describes the structure of the mounting bracket.
Locking clip
ARROW 2, to align with
ARROW 1 under the
interface panel
Ceiling mounting slot
Wall mounting slot
Mounting Bracket

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3. Installation
■Ceiling Mounting
Note:
■Make sure the thickness of the ceiling is less than 18mm and
the ceiling can bear at least five kilograms.
■If the ceiling is made of low-strength material like gypsum, it is
not recommended to mount the EAP on the ceiling. If it has to
do, add a layer of strong material under the nut to ensure the
EAP is mounted solidly.
1. Remove the ceiling tile.
Remove the Ceiling Tile
2. Place the mounting bracket at the center of the ceiling tile. Mark the positions
of three mounting slots and the hole for Ethernet cable to feed through.
L≈40mm
L
Mark of the Hole for Ethernet
cable to feed through
Mark the Positions

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3. Use a drill bit to drill three holes for screws, and drill a 10mm hole for the
Ethernet cable to feed through.
10mm hole for Ethernet cable feed
4mm hole for mounting bracket
Drill the Holes
4. Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling board with nuts, washers and pan
head screws as shown below.
Hole to feed the Ethernet cable
Hole to feed the screw
Pan head screw
Nut
Washer
Secure the Mounting Bracket

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5. Align ARROW 1 with ARROW 2 as shown below, then press the EAP into the
mounting bracket.
RESET CONSOLE ETHERNET ON/OFF POWER
Align Two Arrows
6. Turn the EAP clockwise until it locks into place.
Make the EAP Lock into Place