TP-Link AC50 User Manual

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8.2 Application
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Scenario
The dual-link backup and the standby AC are applied in the scenario that two ACs are used
to manage wireless networks together.
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Topology
Figure 8-2 Topology
CAP
AC1
192.168.1.253
Priority: 150
CAP
Core Switch
DHCP Server
PoE Switch PoE Switch
Router
Internet
AC2
192.168.0.253
Priority: 100
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Configuration
1 Configure the external DHCP server.
The external DHCP should support the configuration of the option field. Refer to the
corresponding guide for details of the option settings.
When an AP obtains an IP address from the DHCP server, it also needs the DHCP server
to deliver the IP addresses of the two ACs in the network. You should configure the
following parameters in the DHCP server:

TP-Link AC50 Specifications

General

Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	5
Input voltage	100 - 240 V
Input frequency	50/60 Hz
VLAN support	Yes
Security algorithms	802.1x RADIUS, SSID, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Authentication method	MAC
Certification	CE, FCC, RoHS
Product color	Black
Cables included	AC
Compatible operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX, Linux
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Flash memory	16 MB
Internal memory	128 MB
Processor frequency	650 MHz
Control display unit	-
Internal memory type	DDR2
Number of processors installed	1
Package type	Box
Package depth	223 mm
Package width	285 mm
Package height	68 mm
Package weight	1030 g
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	126 mm
Width	209 mm
Height	26 mm