Typical Network Topology
Hardware Installation
2
Software Configuration
The EAP can be powered via a PSE device (such as a PoE switch) or a power adapter.
Power Supply
A DHCP server (typically a router) is required to assign IP addresses to the EAPs and clients in your local network.
The management host can be in the same or different network segment with the EAPs.
Option 1: Ceiling Rail Mounting
Option 2: Ceiling Mounting
Option 3: Wall Mounting
The EAP can be ceiling rail mounted, ceiling-mounted, or wall-mounted.
The instructions for various mounting options are on the back of this Quick Installation Guide.
To quickly set up a wireless network connection with mass EAPs, please follow the steps
below.
Note: The IP address of the management host must be reachable for the EAPs in the network. In this example, the
management host is in the same LAN as the EAPs.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch to the ETHERNET port.
Via PoE Switch
For More Configurations
You can now manage your wireless network and view network statistics using the EAP
Controller. Please refer to the EAP Controller User Guide for more information about
configuring and using the Controller software.
Step 1: Installing the EAP Controller
On the management host, download the EAP Controller installation file from the product
support page at
www.tp-link.com
. Run the file and follow the wizard to install the EAP
Controller.
Step 2: Configuring the EAP Controller
Launch the EAP Controller and follow the configuration wizard to create a primary wireless
network. After the wizard is finished, a login screen will appear. Enter the admin name and
password you created and click
Sign In
.
Step 3: Adopting the EAP devices
Adopt the EAP devices in the Controller management interface to change their status from
Pending
to
Connected
.
PoE Switch
RESET
ETHERNET
POWER
Switch
RESET
ETHERNET
POWER
Power Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
EAP225
AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point
LED Indication
Interface Panel
RESET
With the device powered on, press and hold the button for about 8 seconds until the LED
flashes red, then release the button. The device will restore to factory default settings.
The device is working properly.
Solid green
System errors. RAM, Flash,
Ethernet, WLAN or firmware may
be malfunctioning.
Flashing red
The device is being reset to its
factory default settings.
Double-flashing red, green, yellow
Firmware update is in progress. Do not
disconnect or power off the device.
Flashing yellow
RESET
ETHERNET
POWER
The port is used to connect to a router or a switch 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 cabling.
ETHERNET
This port is used to connect to the provided power adapter to power the EAP. The other end
of the power adapter connects to a standard electrical wall outlet.
POWER
1
3
4
Via Power Adapter
Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER port of the EAP and the other
end to a standard electrical wall outlet.
EAP
EAP
EAP
Management Host
Switch
Router
Internet
Clients
EAP Controller
