TP-Link Auranet Series User manual

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User Guide
For TP-LINK Auranet Access Points

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FCC STATEMENT (EAP110/EAP320/EAP330/EAP225)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1）This device may not cause harmful interference.
2）This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
FCC STATEMENT (EAP120/EAP220)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
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
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1）This device may not cause harmful interference.
2）This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
‘‘To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 46 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.’’
For EAP220/EAP320/EAP330/EAP225:
This device is restricted in indoor environment only.
CE Mark Warning
(EAP110)
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
(EAP120)
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
(EAP220)
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
(EAP320/EAP330/EAP225)
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of
the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.
National Restrictions (EAP220/EAP320/EAP330/EAP225)
Restricted to indoor use.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada license- exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1）This device may not cause interference, and
2）This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes :
1）l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2）l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Caution (EAP220/EAP320/EAP330/EAP225)
1）The device for operation in the band 5150- -- 5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the
potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
2）For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices
in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p.
limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate; and
The high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands
5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference
and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
Avertissement
1）Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une
utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes
de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;
2）Le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant
la bande 5725-5850 MHz doit se conformer à la limitation P.I.R.E spécifiée pour l’exploitation
point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.
En outre, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de
haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour

les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du
brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with ISEDC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
46cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISEDC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de
46 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Statement (EAP110/EAP320/EAP330/EAP225)
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Statement (EAP120/EAP220)
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
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Safety Information
When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;
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.
For EAP110(EU):
Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original
packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice
注意！
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自
變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，
應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電
信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
安全諮詢及注意事項
●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
●注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
●插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。
●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。
●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。
(EAP120/EAP220)此為甲類資訊技術設備，于居住環境中使用時，可能會造成射頻擾動，在此
種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
(EAP220/EAP320/EAP330/EAP225)
For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries:
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Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbol Explanation
DC voltage
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic
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.
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About this User Guide
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 product.
This guide is for EAP110, EAP120, EAP220, EAP320, EAP330 and EAP225. Chapter 4 to Chapter 8
are only suitable for the EAP in Standalone mode. Refer to the EAP Controller User Guide from
our website at www.tp-link.com when the EAP is managed by the EAP Controller software.
Convention
Unless otherwise noted, the EAP or the device mentioned in this guide stands for EAP110,
EAP120, EAP220, EAP320, EAP330 and EAP225. Due to the similarity of their software features,
we take EAP330 for an example to illustrate Chapter 4 to Chapter 8.
More Info
The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at www.tp-
link.com/support.
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the
E A P.
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 www.tp-link.com/support.

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Network Topology ..........................................................................................................................2
Chapter 3 Management Mode........................................................................................................................3
3.1 Standalone Mode.................................................................................................................................3
3.2 Managed Mode.....................................................................................................................................3
3.3 Switch to Standalone Mode.............................................................................................................3
Chapter 4 Network ..............................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 5 Wireless ...............................................................................................................................................5
5.1 Wireless Settings ..................................................................................................................................6
5.1.1 Wireless Basic Settings .............................................................................................................7
5.1.2 SSIDs................................................................................................................................................8
5.1.3 Wireless Advanced Settings ................................................................................................ 12
5.1.4 Load Balance ............................................................................................................................. 13
5.2 Portal...................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2.1 Portal Configuration............................................................................................................... 14
5.2.2 Free Authentication Policy................................................................................................... 19
5.3 MAC Filtering ...................................................................................................................................... 21
5.4 Scheduler ............................................................................................................................................. 23
5.5 QoS ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.5.1 AP EDCA Parameters.............................................................................................................. 28
5.5.2 Station EDCA Parameters ..................................................................................................... 30
5.6 Rogue AP Detection......................................................................................................................... 31
5.6.1 Settings....................................................................................................................................... 32
5.6.2 Detected Rogue AP List ........................................................................................................ 33
5.6.3 Trusted AP List .......................................................................................................................... 33
5.6.4 Download/Backup Trusted AP List.................................................................................... 34
Chapter 6 Monitoring...................................................................................................................................... 36
6.1AP............................................................................................................................................................ 36
6.1.1 AP List .......................................................................................................................................... 36

6.2 SSID ........................................................................................................................................................ 41
6.2.1 SSID List....................................................................................................................................... 41
6.3 Client...................................................................................................................................................... 42
6.3.1 User List....................................................................................................................................... 42
6.3.2 Portal Authenticated Guest................................................................................................. 43
Chapter 7 Management ................................................................................................................................. 45
7.1 System Log .......................................................................................................................................... 45
7.1.1 Log List ........................................................................................................................................ 45
7.1.2 Log Settings............................................................................................................................... 46
7.1.3 Backup Log (For EAP320/330 only)................................................................................... 47
7.2 Web Server .......................................................................................................................................... 48
7.3 Management Access........................................................................................................................ 48
7.4 Trunk ...................................................................................................................................................... 49
7.5 LED ON/OFF ........................................................................................................................................ 50
7.6 SSH.......................................................................................................................................................... 50
7.7 SNMP ..................................................................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 8 System .............................................................................................................................................. 54
8.1 User Account....................................................................................................................................... 54
8.2 Time Settings...................................................................................................................................... 54
8.2.1 Time Settings ............................................................................................................................ 55
8.2.2 Daylight Saving........................................................................................................................ 56
8.3 Reboot/Reset ...................................................................................................................................... 57
8.4 Backup & Restore .............................................................................................................................. 58
8.5 Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................................................ 58

Chapter 1 Introduction
Auranet series products provide wireless coverage solutions for small-medium business. They
can either work independently as standalone APs or be centrally managed by the EAP
Controller software, 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.
EAP110/120/220/225:
Figure 1-1 Top View of the EAP
EAP320/330:
Figure 1-2 Top View of the EAP
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Chapter 2 Network Topology
A typical network topology for the EAP is shown below.
Figure 2-1 Typical Topology
To deploy an EAP in your local network, a DHCP server is required to assign IP addresses to the
EAP and clients. Typically, a router acts as the DHCP server. A computer running the EAP
Controller software can locate in the same or different subnet with the EAPs.
The EAP can be managed by the EAP Controller software, which is a management software
specially designed for the TP-LINK EAP devices on a local wireless network, allowing you to
centrally configure and monitor mass EAP devices using a web browser on your PC. For more
information about the EAP Controller, please find the EAP Controller User Guide from our
official website:
http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/
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Chapter 3 Management Mode
Auranet series products can either work under the control of the EAP Controller software or
work independently as a standalone access point.
When user establishes a large-scale wireless network, the management of every single AP in
the network is complex and complicated. With the EAP Controller software, you can centrally
manage the mass APs simply in a web browser.
The Standalone mode applies to a relatively small-sized wireless network. EAPs in the Standalone
mode cannot be managed centrally by the EAP Controller software.
3.1 Standalone Mode
By default, 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 factory default IP address configuration of the EAP is DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol). Before you access the web interface of the EAP, please make sure the DHCP server
works properly. Typically, a router acts as the DHCP server.
Follow the steps below to log in to the web interface of a standalone EAP.
1. Launch a web browser, enter the DHCP address in the address field and press the Enter key.
2. Enter admin (all lowercase) for both username and password.
3.2 Managed Mode
The EAP will become a managed AP once it is adopted via the EAP Controller software. Users
can manage the AP via a web browser. Refer to the EAP Controller User Guide from our
website at www.tp-link.com to know more about EAP Controller software.
3.3 Switch to Standalone Mode
The web interface of a specific EAP is not available once this EAP is adopted by the EAP
Controller. You can Forget the EAP via the EAP Controller to turn it back as a standalone AP.
Refer to the EAP Controller User Guide from our website at www.tp-link.com to learn more.
TIPS:
Proceed to the following chapters for information on using the EAP in standalone mode. EAP330
is taken as the example.
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Chapter 4 Network
On Network page you can configure the IP address of the standalone EAP.
Figure 4-1 Network Page
Dynamic/Static: By default, the EAP device obtains an IP address from a DHCP server (typically a
router). Select Static to configure IP address manually.
Fallback IP: If the EAP fails to get a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server within ten
seconds, the fallback IP will work as the IP address of the device. After that,
however, the device will keep trying to obtain an IP address from the DHCP
server until it succeeds.
DHCP Fallback
IP/IP MASK:
Enter the fallback IP/IP mask.
DHCP Fallback
Gateway:
Enter the fallback gateway.
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Chapter 5 Wireless
Wireless page, consisting of Wireless Settings, Portal, MAC Filtering, Scheduler, QoS and Rogue
AP Detection, is shown below.
Figure 5-1 Wireless Page
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5.1 Wireless Settings
Following is the page of Wireless Settings.
Figure 5-2 Wireless Settings Page
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5.1.1 Wireless Basic Settings
Figure 5-3 Wireless Basic Settings
2.4GHz Wireless
Radio:
Check the box to enable 2.4GHz Wireless Radio.
Wireless Mode: Select the protocol standard for the wireless network.
For 2.4GHz network, we recommend that select 802.11b/g/n, in which way
clients supporting any one of these modes can access your wireless network.
For 5GHz network, we recommend that select 802.11a/n or 802.11a/n/ac, in
which way clients supporting any one of these modes can access your wireless
network.
Channel Width: Select the channel width of this device.
According to IEEE 802.11n standard, using a higher bandiwidthcan increase
wireless throughput. However, users may choose lower bandwidth due to the
following reasons:
1. To increase the available number of channels within the limited total
bandwidth.
2.
To avoid interference from overlapping channels occupied by other
devices in the environment.
3. Lower bandwidth can concentrate higher transmit power, increasing
stability of wireless links over long distances.
Channel: S
elect the channel used by this device to improve wireless performance.
1/2412MHz means the Channel is 1 and the frequency is 2412MHz. By default,
channel is automatically selected.
TIPS:
P
roceed to the following chapter for information on configuring the wireless network of the EAP.
The configuring information of 2.4GHz is taken as the example.
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Tx power: Enter the transmit power value. By default, the value is 20.
If the maximum transmit power is set to be larger than local regulation allows,
the maximum Tx power regulated will be applied in actual situation.
NOTE:In most cases, it is unnecessary to select maximum transmit power.
Selecting larger transmit power than needed may cause interference to
neighborhood. Also it consumes more power and will reduce longevity of the
device. Select a certain tra
nsmit power is enough to achieve the best
performance.
5.1.2 SSIDs
SSIDs can work together with switches supporting 802.1Q VLAN. The EAP can build up to eight
virtual wireless networks per radio for users to access. At the same time, it adds different VLAN
tags to the clients which connect to the corresponding wireless network. It supports maximum
8 VLANs per radio. The clients in different VLAN cannot directly communicate with each other.
Clients connected to the device via cable do not belong to any VLAN. Thus wired client can
communicate with all the wireless clients despite the VLAN settings.
Click in the Modify column, the following content will be shown.
Figure 5-4 SSIDs
Click to add up to 8 wireless networks per radio.
SSID Name: Enter up to 32 characters as the SSID name.
Wireless VLAN
ID:
Set a VLAN ID for the wireless network.
Wireless networks with the same VLAN ID are grouped to a VLAN.
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SSID
Broadcast:
Enable this function, AP will broadcast its SSID to hosts in the surrounding
environment, as thus hosts can find the wireless network identified by this SSID. If
SSID Broadcast is not enabled, hosts must enter the AP’s SSID manually to connect
to this AP.
Security Mode: Select the security mode of the wireless network. For the security of wireless
network, you are suggested to encrypt your wireless network. This device
provides three security modes: WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key)
and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). WPA-PSK is recommended. Settings vary in
different security modes as the details are in the following introduction. Select
None and the hosts can access the wireless network without password.
Portal: Portal
provides authentication service for the clients who want to access the
wireless local area network. For more information, refer to 5.2 Portal. After Portal
is enabled, the configurations in 5.2 Portal will be applied.
SSID Isolation: After enabling SSID Isolation, the devices connected in the same SSID cannot
communicate with each other.
Modify: Click to open the page to edit the parameters of SSID.
Click to delete the SSID.
Following is the detailed introduction of security mode: WEP, WPA-Enterprise and WPA-PSK.
WEP
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), based on the IEEE 802.11 standard, is less safe than WPA-
Enterprise or WPA-PSK.
NOTE:
WEP is not supported in 802.11n mode. If WEP is applied in 802.11n mode, the clients may not be
able to access the wireless network. If WEP is applied in 11b/g/n mode (in the 2.4GHz frequency
band) or 11a/n (in the 5GHz frequency band), the device may work at a low transmission rate.
Figure 5-5 Security Mode-WEP
Type: Select the authentication type for WEP.
Auto: The default setting is Auto, which can select Open System or Shared Key
automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.
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