TP-Link AC500 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 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