TP-Link AC500 User Manual

Content
About This Guide .................................................................................................................. 1
1 Quick Start ....................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Determine the Network Topology ............................................................................................................2
1.1.1 Manage CAPs in the LAN ................................................................................................................................ 2
1.1.2 Manage CAPs in Different Network Segment ..................................................................................... 3
1.2 Log in to the AC ...............................................................................................................................................3
1.2.1 Preparations ...........................................................................................................................................................3
1.2.2 Log in ..........................................................................................................................................................................4
2 Status ................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 System Status .................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Client Status ......................................................................................................................................................8
2.3 AP Status ............................................................................................................................................................9
2.4 Authentication Status ................................................................................................................................. 10
2.4.1 Authentication Status ....................................................................................................................................10
2.4.2 Non-sense Authenticated User ...............................................................................................................11
3 Network ..........................................................................................................................12
3.1 Interface........................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 DHCP Server .................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.2.1 DHCP Server .......................................................................................................................................................13
3.2.2 DHCP Client List ................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.2.3 Address Reservation ......................................................................................................................................15
3.3 VLAN ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
3.3.1 VLAN ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
3.3.2 Ports .........................................................................................................................................................................18
3.3.3 Relations ................................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.4 Switch ............................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.4.1 Statistics ................................................................................................................................................................20
3.4.2 Mirror .......................................................................................................................................................................21
3.4.3 Rate Control .........................................................................................................................................................21

TP-Link AC500 Specifications

General

Flash memory	32 MB
Internal memory	256 MB
Built-in processor	Yes
Processor frequency	1000 MHz
Control display unit	-
Internal memory type	DDR3
Number of processors installed	1
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Console port	RJ-45
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	5
Input voltage	100-240 V
Input frequency	50/60 Hz
Certification	CE, FCC, RoHS
Mounting type	Rack mounting
Product color	Black
Rack capacity	1U
LED indicators	Activity, Link, Power, System
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 %
Security algorithms	802.1x RADIUS, SSID, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Cables included	AC
Package type	Box
Package depth	336 mm
Package width	528 mm
Package height	100 mm
Package weight	3520 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	227 mm
Width	440 mm
Height	44 mm