Typical Network Topology
Hardware Installation
2
Software Configuration
The EAP can be powered via a PSE device (such as a PoE switch) or a power adapter.
Power Supply
EAPEAPEAP
Manangement Host
A DHCP server (typically a router) is required to assign IP addresses to the EAPs and clients in your local network.
The management host can be in the same or different network segment with the EAPs.
Option 1: Ceiling Rail Mounting
Option 2: Ceiling Mounting
Option 3: Wall Mounting
The EAP can be ceiling rail mounted, ceiling-mounted, or wall-mounted.
The instructions for various mounting options are on the back of this Quick Installation Guide.
Switch
Router
Internet
To quickly set up a wireless network connection with mass EAPs, please follow the steps below.
Note: The IP address of the management host must be reachable for the EAPs in the network. In this example, the management
host is in the same LAN with the EAPs.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch to the ETHERNET port.
Via PoE Switch
For More Congurations
Now you can manage your wireless network and view network statistic using the EAP Controller.
Please refer to the EAP Controller User Guide to learn more information about conguring and
using the Controller software.
Step 1: Installing the EAP Controller
On the management host, download the EAP Controller installation file from the product support
page at www.tp-link.com. Run the file and follow the wizard to install the EAP Controller.
Step 2: Configuring the EAP Controller
Launch the EAP Controller and follow the configuration wizard to create a primary wireless
network. After the wizard is finished, a login screen will appear. Enter the Admin name and
password you created and click Sign In.
Step 3: Adopting the EAP devices
Adopt the EAP devices in the Controller management interface to change their status from
Pending to Connected.
PoE Switch
RESET ETHERNET
POWER
Switch
RESET ETHERNET
POWER
PoE Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
EAP245
AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point
LED Indication
Interface Panel
RESET
With the device powered on, press and hold the button for about 8 seconds until the LED
flashes red, then release the button. The device will restore to factory default settings.
The device is working properly.
Solid green
System errors. RAM, Flash,
Ethernet, WLAN or firmware may
be malfunctioning.
Flashing red
The device is being reset to its
factory default settings.
Double-flashing red, green, yellow
Firmware update is in progress. Do not
disconnect or power o the device.
Flashing yellow
RESET ETHERNET POWER
The port is used to connect to a router or a switch to transmit data or to a PSE (Power Sourcing
Equipment), such as a PoE switch, for both data transmission and Power over Ethernet (PoE)
through Ethernet cabling.
ETHERNET
Clients
1 3
4
EAP Controller
Via Power Adapter
Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER port of the EAP and the other end to
a standard electrical wall outlet.
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