TP-Link Omada TPL-EAP225 User manual

Quick Installation Guide
Wireless Access Point
Setup with videos
Visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/ or scan the QR code to search for
the setup video of your product model.
Note: The image may dier from the actual product.
Hardware Overview
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Solid Green : The device is initializing or working properly.
Flashing Green Slowly : The device is in an isolated state.
Flashing Yellow : The device is working abnormally.
Flashing Yellow, Green : The device is updating. Do not disconnect or power o the device.
Quickly Flashing Yellow, Green: The device is being reset to its factory default settings.
LED Indicator
Note: Make sure that the ceiling tile is bigger than the EAP.
The EAP can be ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted. Choose a mounting method according to your needs. Follow the
steps below for the appropriate installation.
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Option1: Ceiling Mounting
Option2: Wall Mounting
The port is used to connect to the PoE port of the provided PoE adapter or a PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment),
such as a PoE switch, for both data transmission and Power over Ethernet (PoE) through Ethernet cable.
ETH1 (PoE)
With the device powered on, press and hold the button for about 5 seconds until the LED is quickly flashing
yellow then green, then release the button. The device will restore to factory default settings.
RESET
Option 1: Ceiling Mounting Option 2: Wall Mounting
Wing Nuts (Qty.3)Washers (Qty.3) M3×30 Pan-head Screws (Qty.3)
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Place the mounting bracket in the center of the ceiling tile.
Mark three positions for the screw holes and a position for
the Ethernet cable hole.
Drill three 4 mm diameter holes for the screws and a 25 mm
diameter hole for the Ethernet cable at the marked
positions.
1
Remove the ceiling tile.
3
Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling tile using three
M3x30 pan-head screws, washers and wing nuts, as shown
on the left.
4
Feed the Ethernet cable through the hole and set the ceiling
tile back into place.
5
Connect the Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET port. Attach
the EAP to the mounting bracket by aligning the arrow mark
on the EAP with the arrow mark on the mounting bracket,
then rotate the EAP until it locks into place, as shown on the
left.
Drill Hole for Ethernet cable X3
Note: For security reasons, it is not recommended to install the EAP with the louver downward.
M3×20 Self-tapping Screws (Qty.3)
M3×28 Plastic Wall Anchors (Qty.3)
2
Insert the plastic wall anchors into the 6 mm diameter
holes.
3
Secure the mounting bracket to the wall by driving the
self-tapping screws into the anchors. Make sure that the
shoulders of the mounting bracket are on the outside.
4
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the
E A P.
5
Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket by aligning the
arrow mark on the EAP with the arrow mark on the
mounting bracket, then rotate the EAP until it locks into
place, as shown on the left.
1
If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, you can
position the mounting bracket to make the cable
through the fixing hole. Mark three positions for the
screw holes and then drill three 6 mm diameter holes at
the marked positions.
X3
To remove the EAP from the mounting bracket, insert a paper clip in the Security Slot to release the Locking Tab
and rotate the EAP until it is detached from the mounting bracket, as shown below.
Tip:
Security Slot
Locking Tab
Hardware Installation
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The EAP can be powered via a power adapter or a PSE device (such as a PoE switch) which complies with LPS or
PS2 standard.
Option1: Via PoE Switch
Option2: Via PoE Adapter
PoE Switch
Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch to the Ethernet port.
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port (ETH1 for EAP245 / EAP265 HD) of the EAP device to the
provided PoE adapter’s PoE port.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the PoE adapter’s LAN port.
3. Connect the power cord to the adapter’s power socket. Connect the other end of the power cord to a standard
electrical wall outlet.
PoE Adapter
PoE LAN
(Up to 70m)
1 2
Power Supply
3
3
Choose from the following methods to set up your EAPs:
Method 1: Standalone Mode
Note:
Via Omada App
1. Connect wirelessly by using the default SSID (format: TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX) printed
on the label at the bottom of the product.
2. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkeap.net in the address bar. Use admin for both
Username and Password to log in.
3. Set up a new Username and Password for secure management purpose. Modify the wireless
parameters and reconnect your wireless devices to the new wireless network.
1. Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from App Store or
Google Play:
2. Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSID (format:
TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX) printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
3. Open the Omada App, and wait for the EAP to appear on the Standalone APs page. Tap on the
EAP you want to congure.
Via Web Browser
Software Conguration
4
Internet
Clients
Router
EAP
EAP
Scan for Omada App Download Omada App
or
To configure and manage EAPs separately (Convenient for a small network with only a few devices)
Method 1: Standalone Mode
Before you start, be sure to power up and connect your devices according to the topology figure.
A DHCP server (typically a router with DHCP function enabled) is required to assign IP addresses
to the EAPs and clients in your local network.
To configure and manage EAPs in batches on a central platform, namely Omada Controller.
Method 2: Controller Mode
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subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and any information on
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Code and other terms of the GPL.
Via Omada App
Method 2: Controller Mode
For the detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the controller and EAPs. The guides can be found
on the download center of our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
For technical support, the user guide and other information,
please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.
If you have any suggestions or needs on the product guides,
welcome to email [e-mail].
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Safety Information
Keep the device away from water, re, humidity or hot environments.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you
need service, please contact us.
Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
1. Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from App Store or
Google Play:
Scan for Omada App Download Omada App
or
Local Management
2. Launch your Omada App and configure the controller at a local site or remote site.
1. Open the Omada Controller’s web page.
3. After the quick setup, the login page appears. Enter the username and password you have created
and click Log in. Then you can further configure the controller.
4. (For Remote Management) You can remotely access and manage your controller via Omada
Cloud Service.
2. On the Omada Controller’s web page, follow the wizard to complete the quick setup.
a. Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSID (format:
TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX) printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
b. Launch Omada App and go to Local Access, tap the +button on the upper-right corner to add
the controller. Then you can further congure the controller.
b. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Enter
your TP-Link ID and password to log in. A list of controllers that have been bound with your
TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can click Launch to further configure the controller.
Switch
Router
Clients
Omada Hardware Controller EAP EAP EAP
(OC200/OC300)
Switch
Router
Clients
EAP EAP EAP
Controller
Omada Software Controller
running on the Host PC
Note:
Before you start, be sure to power up and connect your devices according to the topology figure.
A DHCP server (typically a router with DHCP function enabled) is required to assign IP addresses
to the EAPs and clients in your local network.
Omada Controller must have network access to your Omada devices (the router, switch, and
EAPs) in order to find, adopt, and manage them.
Choose from the following two types of Omada Controller:
On a PC with Windows OS or Linux OS, download the Omada Software Controller from
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/omada-software-controller/. Then run the file and
follow the wizard to install and launch the Omada Software Controller.
To manage your devices, Omada Software Controller needs to keep running on your computer.
Type 1: Omada Software Controller
Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300) is a good alternative if you have no spare PC to keep
running Omada Software Controller in the network. It needs to be purchased additionally.
For more details, refer to the Installation Guide of OC200/OC300.
Type 2: Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300)
a. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been
bound with your TP-Link ID.
b. Launch Omada App and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to Cloud Access. A list of
controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can further
configure the controller.
a. You need rst nd the IP address of the router. Open the command line on your PC and enter
ipconfig. In the result list, find the Default Gateway, which is also the IP address of the router.
c. Enter the IP address of your controller in the address bar to open its web page.
b. Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of the router. Log into the router’s web page,
and both the username and password are admin by default. Then go to Network > LAN >
DHCP Client List to find the IP address of your controller according to its MAC address.
Remote Management
Via Web Browser
Launch the Omada Software Controller on your PC. After the initiation process, the controller
automatically opens its web page. If not, click Launch a Browser to Manage the Network.
As Omada Hardware Controller gets its IP address from the DHCP server of the router, we don’t
know its IP address explicitly. However, we can nd it out on the router’s DHCP client list.
For Omada Hardware Controller
Note: Before you start, make sure that both your controller and mobile device can access the
internet.
Note: Before you start, make sure that both your controller and your PC can access the internet.
For Omada Software Controller
For Omada Software Controller
a. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been
bound with your TP-Link ID. On the Omada Controller’s web page, go to Settings > Cloud
Access to enable Cloud Access and bind your TP-Link ID. If you have set it up in the quick
setup, skip this step.
For Omada Software Controller
b. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Enter
your TP-Link ID and password to log in. Click + Add Controller and choose Hardware
Controller to add your controller. Then you can further configure the controller.
a. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller. By default, Cloud Access is
enabled. Make sure that the Cloud LED is flashing slowly.
For Omada Hardware Controller
a. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller. By default, Cloud Access is
enabled. Make sure that the Cloud LED is flashing slowly.
b. Launch Omada App and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to Cloud Access. Tap the +
button on the upper-right to add your controller. Then you can further configure the
controller.
For Omada Hardware Controller