TP-Link AC500 User Manual

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Quick Start
The wireless controller (AC) is a device used for centralized management of access points
(APs). At present, the supported APs are TP-Link’s CAPs. The AC can configure CAPs
in batches using a web browser and conduct a real-time monitoring of each CAP in the
network. This AC supports AP automatic discovery, AP status monitoring, AP centralized
control, MAC filtering, radio management, load balance, dual-link backup and various
authentication types.
This wireless controller makes it easier to configure and manage dozens or hundreds of
CAPs in a large public environment, such as markets, hotels, companies and campuses,etc.
AC500 wireless controller supports to manage 500 CAPs at the same time and AC50
wireless controller supports 50 CAPs.
1.1 Determine the Network Topology
You can use the AC to centrally manage the CAPs in the same or different network
segment.
1.1.1 Manage CAPs in the LAN
If you want to manage the CAPs in the LAN, refer to the following network topology.
Wireless Controller
IP: 192.168.0.253/24
Switch
Host A
IP: 192.168.0.200/24
Internet
CAPs
Clients
Router (DHCP Server)
LAN IP:192.168.0.1/24

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