TP-Link EAP115 User Manual
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Quick Installation Guide
EAP110/EAP115
LED Indication
Interface Panel
The EAP can be ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted. Follow the steps below for the appropriate
installation.
Wireless Access Point
Option 1: Ceiling Mounting
Note: Make sure that the ceiling tile is bigger than the EAP.
1
Remove the ceiling tile.
Wing Nuts (Qty.3)Washers (Qty.3) M3×30 Pan-head Screws (Qty.3)
Option 2: Wall Mounting
2
Insert the plastic wall anchors into the 6mm
diameter holes.
Note: For security reasons, it is not recommended to install the EAP with the louver downward.
4
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port
on the EAP.
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.
M3×20 Self-tapping Screws (Qty.3)
M3×28 Plastic Wall Anchors (Qty.3)
Hardware Installation
Option 1: Ceiling Mounting Option 2: Wall Mounting
Note: EAP115 is used as an example throughout this guide. EAP110 diers in appearance.
The device is working abnormally.
Flashing Yellow
Flashing Yellow, Green
The device is updating. Do not
disconnect or power o the device.
The device is working properly.
Solid Green
The device is being reset to its factory
default settings.
Quickly Flashing Yellow, Green
RESET
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.
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 cable.
ETHERNET
Plug one end of the provided power adapter to this port and the other end to a standard
electrical wall outlet to power the EAP.
POWER (for EAP115 only)
2
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 4mm diameter holes for the
screws and a 25mm diameter hole for the
Ethernet cable at the marked positions.
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.
X3
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 6mm
diameter holes at the marked positions.
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.
Drill Hole for Ethernet cable
X3
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The EAP supports two configuring options:
To manage EAPs singly (usually suitable for a small network with a few EAPs), Standalone
Mode is recommended. Please refer to Option 1.
To manage EAPs in batch, Controller Mode is recommended. Please refer to Option 2.
The EAP can be powered via a PoE adapter.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch to the Ethernet port .
Option1: Standalone Mode
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.
Via Omada App
1. Connect wirelessly by using the default SSID (format: TP-Link_2.4GHz_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.
To configure other EAPs, connect your device to the EAP by the coresponding default SSID and
repeat the steps listed above. You can configure some basic functions in Standalone Mode. If you
want to configure advanced functions, use Controller Mode.
1. Download the TP-Link Omada app on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from Apple
Store or Google Play:
Scan for Omada App Download Omada App
or
2. Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSID (format:
TP-Link_2.4GHz_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 congure.
The Omada app is designed to help you quickly configure the common settings. If you want to
configure advanced settings, log in to the web page of your EAP or the controller.
Via a Web Browser
Via OC200
Omada Cloud Controller (OC200), which is pre-installed with the Omada Software Controller,
is a good alternative for the Software Controller if you have no spare PC to keep running in
the network. It needs to be purchased additionally. For more details, refer to the Installation
Guide of OC200.
Via Software Controller
1. On the PC with Windows OS or Linux OS, download the Omada Controller installation file
from https://www.tp-link.com/download/EAP-Controller.html.
2. Run the file and follow the wizard to install the Omada Controller.
3. Launch the Omada Controller and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the
Quick Setup. After the wizard is finished, a login screen will appear.
4. Enter the username and password you created and click Log in. Then you can further
configure the Omada Controller.
Power Supply
Software Configuration
Option2: Controller Mode
Controller Mode is applicable to configuration for mass EAPs. All EAPs can be centrally
configured and monitored via an Omada Software Controller or an Omada Cloud Controller
(OC200).
Omada Cloud Service
1. Download the TP-Link Omada app on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from Apple
Store or Google Play:
Scan for Omada App Download Omada App
or
With Omada app, you can also manage your Omada Controller at a local site and remote site.
Note that Omada Software Controller needs to be kept running when using Omada app.
Local Management
For detailed configurations, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support to download the
User Guide of EAP in the download center.
To ask questions, find answers, and communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, please
visit https://community.tp-link.com to joinTP-Link Community.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of the EAP to the PoE port of the
provided power adapter.
2. Connect another Ethernet cable from the LAN port of the router to the LAN port of the
power adapter.
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.
EAP
Switch
Router
EAP EAP
Clients
OC200
Omada Controller
Omada Software Controller
running on the Management PC
or
After installing Omada Controller, you can remotely configure the controller through cloud
service when your management device can access the internet. Follow the steps below.
1. Enable Cloud Access on the setting page on the controller and bind a TP-Link ID to your
controller. If you have congured this in the setup wizard, skip the step.
2. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar.
3. Enter your TP-Link ID and password to log in. A list of Omada Controller that has been
bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can click Launch to further congure the
controller.
Omada App
2. Launch your app and configure the controller at a local site or remote site.
Remote Management
a. Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSID (format:
TP-Link_2.4GHz_XXXXXX) printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
b. Launch the app and go to Local Access, tap the + button on the upper-right corner to
add the Omada controller. Then you can further congure the controller.
a. Make sure Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been
bound with a TP-Link ID.
b. Launch the app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to Cloud Access. A list of
Omada Controller that has been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can
further configure the controller.
Internet EAP
Clients
Router
EAP
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.
Via PoE Switch
For EAP 110
For EAP 115
Via Power Adapter
Switch
Power Adapter
PoE Switch
(Up to 100m)
PoE Adapter
1 2
3
PoE LAN