TP-Link AC500 User Manual

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1.1.2 Manage CAPs in Different Network Segment
If the AC needs to manage CAPs in a different network segment, refer to the following
topology.
1.1.1.2/24192.168.1.1/24
Wireless Controller
IP: 1.1.1.100/24
Host A
IP: 1.1.1.101/24
Router
Switch
CAPs
Clients
Note:
In this situation, the router acting as the CAPs' DHCP server should support option 60 and option138 in DHCP
settings.
1.2 Log in to the AC
1.2.1 Preparations
Before login, you should verify the following items:
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The AC is powered on and correctly connected. The management host is accessible to
the AC.
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Specify the management host with a static IP address on the 192.168.0.x subnet (for
example, IP address 192.168.0.100 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0).
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Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10.
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Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox 32 (or above), Google Chrome 37 (or above), Opera 24 (or
above), or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above).

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