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 perform the hardware installation for EAP Series, and how to
configure the EAP in your network. Your EAP has more features and functionalities
which can be found in the User Guide.
Conventions
The EAP or the device mentioned in this guide stands for Wireless N Gigabit Access
Point EAP120 and EAP220.
EAP Topology ——————————————————————— 01
Overview ————————————————————————— 02
Hardware Installation ——————————————————— 04
1. Installation Requirements ....................................................... 04
2. Mounting Bracket ................................................................... 04
3. Installation ............................................................................ 05
4. Powering Mode ...................................................................... 09
Getting Started with EAP—————————————————— 11
Q&A ——————————————————————————— 14
Specications ——————————————————————— 15
Technical Support ————————————————————— 16

01
EAP Topology
A typical network topology for the EAP is shown below.
Router
Internet
Switch
Master EAP Member EAPMember EAP
Enwuvgt
The EAP120 and EAP220 provide two management modes: Cluster and Standalone.
By default, the management mode is Cluster. In this mode, all EAPs in the same
LAN (Local Area Network) form a cluster, and a Master EAP will be selected to
manage other Member EAPs.
To deploy an EAP in your local network, a DHCP server is required to assign IP
address to the EAP. Typically, a router acts as the DHCP server.
The EAP can be powered directly by a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch through
the Ethernet port, or the provided power adapter.

02
Hardware Overview
■LED
System LED
LED Status 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 to its factory default
settings.
■Interface Panel
RESET CONSOLE ETHERNET ON/OFF POWER
ARROW 1
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.

03
RESET
With the device powered on, press and hold the RESET button for about 8 seconds
until the LED ashes red/green/yellow alternatively twice, then release the button.
The device will restore to factory default settings.
CONSOLE
This port is used to connect to the serial port of a computer or a terminal to check
and monitor system information of the device.
Note: 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
ofcial website.
ETHERNET
This port is used to connect to a router 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 cable.
ON/OFF
Press this button to turn on/off the device.
POWER
The power port is used to connect the device to an electrical wall outlet via power
adapter. Please only use the provided power adapter. Refer to Powering Mode to
learn how to power the device via PoE or power adapter.
ARROW 1
This arrow is used to align with ARROW 2 on the mounting bracket to lock the EAP
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 power adapter. Please suitably arrange your wire layout before
mounting the EAP.
1. Installation Requirements
Before installation, check the package contents for the following items:
Other installation equipments may require, including a pencil, ruler, drill, drill bit,
hammer, screwdriver and a ladder.
2. Mounting Bracket
The following figure describes the structure of the mounting bracket.
Locking clip
ARROW 2 is used to align
with ARROW 1 under the
interface panel
Ceiling mounting slot
Wall mounting slot
Mounting Bracket
EAP120/EAP220 Mounting Bracket Installation Guide
Wing Nuts (3) Washers (3) Plastic Wall
Anchors (3)
Self-tapping
Screws (3)
Pan-head
Screws (3)

05
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.
■It is NOT recommended to mount the EAP on a low-strength
material, such as gypsum ceiling panel. If no other choice is
available, make sure you add a piece of strong material under
the wing nuts to ensure the EAP is mounted solidly.
1. Remove the ceiling tile.
2. Place the mounting bracket in the center of the ceiling tile. Mark the positions
of the three mounting slots and a hole for the Ethernet cable to feed through.
L≈40mm
L
Mark of the Hole for Ethernet
cable to feed through

06
3. Use a drill with the appropriate size drill bit to drill three 4mm holes for
the pan-head screws, and drill a 10mm hole for the Ethernet cable to feed
through.
10mm hole for Ethernet cable feed
4mm hole for mounting bracket
4. Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling tile using the pan-head screws (3),
washers (3) and wing nuts (3), as shown below.
Hole to feed the Ethernet cable
Hole to feed the screw
Pan head screw
Wing nut
Washer

07
5. Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket by aligning ARROW 1 with ARROW 2,
as shown below.
RESET CONSOLE ETHERNET ON/OFF POWER
ARROW 2
ARROW 1
6. Turn the EAP clockwise until it locks into place.