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... About This User Guide...1 Overview...3 1 Quick Start...4 1.1 Determine the Management Method 5 1.2 Connect Network Devices...6 1.3 Log in to the EAP and Change the SSID 8 1.4 Configure and Manage the EAP...21 2 Configure the Network 22 2.1 Configure the Wireless Parameters 23 2.1.1 Configure SSIDs...24 2.1.2 Configure Wireless Advanced Settings 30 Radio Setting...30 Load Balance...32 Airtime Fairness...32 More Settings...33 2.2 Configure Portal Authentication...35 Configure Portal...36 Configure Free Authentication Policy 42 2.3 Configure VLAN...45 2.4 Configure MAC Filtering...46...
... About This User Guide...1 Overview...3 1 Quick Start...4 1.1 Determine the Management Method 5 1.2 Connect Network Devices...6 1.3 Log in to the EAP and Change the SSID 8 1.4 Configure and Manage the EAP...21 2 Configure the Network 22 2.1 Configure the Wireless Parameters 23 2.1.1 Configure SSIDs...24 2.1.2 Configure Wireless Advanced Settings 30 Radio Setting...30 Load Balance...32 Airtime Fairness...32 More Settings...33 2.2 Configure Portal Authentication...35 Configure Portal...36 Configure Free Authentication Policy 42 2.3 Configure VLAN...45 2.4 Configure MAC Filtering...46...
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... the SSIDs...66 Monitor the Radio Settings...67 Monitor Radio Traffic...67 Monitor LAN Traffic...68 3.3 Monitor the Clients...70 View Client Information...70 View Block Client Information...72 4 Manage the EAP...73 4.1 Manage the IP Address of the EAP...74 4.2 Manage System Logs...77 View System Logs...77 Configure the Way of Receiving Logs 78 4.3 Configure Web Server...80 4.4 Configure Management Access...81 Configure Access MAC Management 81 Configure Management VLAN...82 4.5 Configure LED...83 4.6 Configure Wi-Fi Control (Only for Certain Devices 84 4.7 Configure PoE...
... the SSIDs...66 Monitor the Radio Settings...67 Monitor Radio Traffic...67 Monitor LAN Traffic...68 3.3 Monitor the Clients...70 View Client Information...70 View Block Client Information...72 4 Manage the EAP...73 4.1 Manage the IP Address of the EAP...74 4.2 Manage System Logs...77 View System Logs...77 Configure the Way of Receiving Logs 78 4.3 Configure Web Server...80 4.4 Configure Management Access...81 Configure Access MAC Management 81 Configure Management VLAN...82 4.5 Configure LED...83 4.6 Configure Wi-Fi Control (Only for Certain Devices 84 4.7 Configure PoE...
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... support Seamless Roaming) Seamless roaming requires both the access point and client devices to test results under normal usage conditions. About This User Guide When using this guide, notice that features available in this document do not constitute the warranty of any product. Users must take full responsibility for Outdoor EAPs) Protection against lightning and electro-static discharge may also vary by model and software version. Wireless Speed, Range...
... support Seamless Roaming) Seamless roaming requires both the access point and client devices to test results under normal usage conditions. About This User Guide When using this guide, notice that features available in this document do not constitute the warranty of any product. Users must take full responsibility for Outdoor EAPs) Protection against lightning and electro-static discharge may also vary by model and software version. Wireless Speed, Range...
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.... The default SSID is printed at the bottom of the router to the internet. 2. 1.2 Connect Network Devices To connect your EAPs to the local network, refer to the WiFi of the EAP. Internet EAP WAN LAN Router (DHCP Server) EAP Clients 1. If you can surf the internet on your EAPs to troubleshoot the problem. 6 Now you cannot access the internet, follow the FAQ to the LAN port of the router. 3. Connect your phones, tablets and laptops. Connect the WAN port (or Internet port...
.... The default SSID is printed at the bottom of the router to the internet. 2. 1.2 Connect Network Devices To connect your EAPs to the local network, refer to the WiFi of the EAP. Internet EAP WAN LAN Router (DHCP Server) EAP Clients 1. If you can surf the internet on your EAPs to troubleshoot the problem. 6 Now you cannot access the internet, follow the FAQ to the LAN port of the router. 3. Connect your phones, tablets and laptops. Connect the WAN port (or Internet port...
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... connect to the WiFi of EAP without authentication, because the default SSID has no password. or Scan for Omada App Download Omada App 8 1.3 Log in to the EAP and Change the SSID By default, anyone can use the web browser on Your Mobile Device Internet WAN LAN Router (DHCP Server) EAP Mobile Device Installed with certain firmware versions of the supported EAPs, please refer to https://www.tp-link.com/omada_compatibility_ list. ■ Using Omada App on your PC. Log...
... connect to the WiFi of EAP without authentication, because the default SSID has no password. or Scan for Omada App Download Omada App 8 1.3 Log in to the EAP and Change the SSID By default, anyone can use the web browser on Your Mobile Device Internet WAN LAN Router (DHCP Server) EAP Mobile Device Installed with certain firmware versions of the supported EAPs, please refer to https://www.tp-link.com/omada_compatibility_ list. ■ Using Omada App on your PC. Log...
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.... Now you cannot access the internet, follow the FAQ to troubleshoot the problem. ■ Using Web Browser on Your PC and Connecting to the Ethernet 1. In the DHCP client list, find the IP address of the Router Log in to its MAC address. 7. There are two methods. • Using DHCP Client List of your EAP according to the router which acts as the DHCP server. The MAC address can connect your device has connected to the new WiFi. If you...
.... Now you cannot access the internet, follow the FAQ to troubleshoot the problem. ■ Using Web Browser on Your PC and Connecting to the Ethernet 1. In the DHCP client list, find the IP address of the Router Log in to its MAC address. 7. There are two methods. • Using DHCP Client List of your EAP according to the router which acts as the DHCP server. The MAC address can connect your device has connected to the new WiFi. If you...
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... System Logs, Web Server, Management Access, LED Control, SSH and SNMP. On the top of the EAP, wireless traffic and clients. to log out and click to your needs, and manage it conveniently on the web page. Management You can configure more advanced functions according to open the technical There are four tabs: Status, Wireless, Management and System. In addition, you can manage the EAP using the new firmware file. 21 System You can click support...
... System Logs, Web Server, Management Access, LED Control, SSH and SNMP. On the top of the EAP, wireless traffic and clients. to log out and click to your needs, and manage it conveniently on the web page. Management You can configure more advanced functions according to open the technical There are four tabs: Status, Wireless, Management and System. In addition, you can manage the EAP using the new firmware file. 21 System You can click support...
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... EAP, you can find and access the wireless network through the SSID. Clients can build up to enable 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wireless Radio. Demonstrated with 2.4GHz, the following sections introduce these contents: 2.1.1 Configure SSIDs and 2.1.2 Configure Wireless Advanced Settings. 2.1.1 Configure SSIDs SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used as an identifier for a wireless LAN, and is enabled will the wireless radio on each band, check the box to eight SSIDs per frequency band. 24 Only...
... EAP, you can find and access the wireless network through the SSID. Clients can build up to enable 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wireless Radio. Demonstrated with 2.4GHz, the following sections introduce these contents: 2.1.1 Configure SSIDs and 2.1.2 Configure Wireless Advanced Settings. 2.1.1 Configure SSIDs SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used as an identifier for a wireless LAN, and is enabled will the wireless radio on each band, check the box to eight SSIDs per frequency band. 24 Only...
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... SSID: SSID Specify a name for this option enabled, guest network will introduce how to configure these security modes. Following is the detailed instructions about how to configure WEP, WPA-Enterprise and WPA-Personal. • WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is disabled, users must enter the SSID manually to connect to the EAP. The following required parameters for the wireless network. Note that you set the limit value both in client list...
... SSID: SSID Specify a name for this option enabled, guest network will introduce how to configure these security modes. Following is the detailed instructions about how to configure WEP, WPA-Enterprise and WPA-Personal. • WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is disabled, users must enter the SSID manually to connect to the EAP. The following required parameters for the wireless network. Note that you set the limit value both in client list...
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... to access the wireless network. RADIUS Server IP Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Accounting Server Port Enter the port number of the accounting server. The default duration is Auto and the EAP will select TKIP or AES automatically based on the client device's request. Accounting Server Password Enter the shared secret key of the accounting server. Group Key Update Period Specify an update period of the accounting server. The update period instructs how...
... to access the wireless network. RADIUS Server IP Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Accounting Server Port Enter the port number of the accounting server. The default duration is Auto and the EAP will select TKIP or AES automatically based on the client device's request. Accounting Server Password Enter the shared secret key of the accounting server. Group Key Update Period Specify an update period of the accounting server. The update period instructs how...
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... update period instructs how often the EAP should be able to access the wireless network. If you select WPA/WPA2-PSK, the EAP automatically decides whether to your needs. • WPA-Personal WPA-Personal is based on the client device's request. It is characterized by high safety and simple settings, so it is securer than TKIP. Note that the encryption key does not change at...
... update period instructs how often the EAP should be able to access the wireless network. If you select WPA/WPA2-PSK, the EAP automatically decides whether to your needs. • WPA-Personal WPA-Personal is based on the client device's request. It is characterized by high safety and simple settings, so it is securer than TKIP. Note that the encryption key does not change at...
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... is 2412MHz. By default, the channel is automatically selected, and we recommend that is allowed by the EAP. Also it is set to use of clients who can influence the available options in the actual situation. Follow the steps below to enable Load Balance. 3. Check the box to configure Load Balance: 1. To check whether your device supports this function enabled, the wireless frequency 5150MHz~5350MHz...
... is 2412MHz. By default, the channel is automatically selected, and we recommend that is allowed by the EAP. Also it is set to use of clients who can influence the available options in the actual situation. Follow the steps below to enable Load Balance. 3. Check the box to configure Load Balance: 1. To check whether your device supports this function enabled, the wireless frequency 5150MHz~5350MHz...
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... the field empty means that clients can access the specific resources no matter what service they are using this service, the clients can simply keep them as the Destination IP Range. When using . As for Source IP Range, Source MAC Address and Destination Port, you should set the IP address and subnet mask of the service. Destination Port Status Specify the port number of the external web server as empty or configure them according to your actual needs. 3.
... the field empty means that clients can access the specific resources no matter what service they are using this service, the clients can simply keep them as the Destination IP Range. When using . As for Source IP Range, Source MAC Address and Destination Port, you should set the IP address and subnet mask of the service. Destination Port Status Specify the port number of the external web server as empty or configure them according to your actual needs. 3.
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Follow the steps below to configure MAC Filtering on this feature you can effectively control clients' access to the wireless network according to access the network. To configure MAC Filtering, go to enable MAC Filtering, and click Save. 47 In the Settings section, check the box to the Wireless > MAC Filtering page. 2.4 Configure MAC Filtering MAC Filtering is used to allow or block the clients with specific MAC addresses to your needs. With this page: 1.
Follow the steps below to configure MAC Filtering on this feature you can effectively control clients' access to the wireless network according to access the network. To configure MAC Filtering, go to enable MAC Filtering, and click Save. 47 In the Settings section, check the box to the Wireless > MAC Filtering page. 2.4 Configure MAC Filtering MAC Filtering is used to allow or block the clients with specific MAC addresses to your needs. With this page: 1.
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... the user. Enter the download limit and upload limit and click OK. Active Time Displays how long the user has been connected to . Up (Byte) Displays the user's total uploaded traffic to configure the rate limit of the user. Rate (Mbps) Displays the wireless transmission rate of the user. SSID Displays the SSID the user is working on. Click the icon to block the access of the client...
... the user. Enter the download limit and upload limit and click OK. Active Time Displays how long the user has been connected to . Up (Byte) Displays the user's total uploaded traffic to configure the rate limit of the user. Rate (Mbps) Displays the wireless transmission rate of the user. SSID Displays the SSID the user is working on. Click the icon to block the access of the client...
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... to Using Web Browser on Your PC and Connecting to the Ethernet. Configure the related parameters according to the Management > Network page. T ips: For detailed introduction about how to find the dynamic IP address of the EAP: 1. 4.1 Manage the IP Address of the EAP The IP address of the EAP can also specify a static IP address according to your needs. You can be a dynamic IP address assigned by the DHCP server or a static IP address manually specified...
... to Using Web Browser on Your PC and Connecting to the Ethernet. Configure the related parameters according to the Management > Network page. T ips: For detailed introduction about how to find the dynamic IP address of the EAP: 1. 4.1 Manage the IP Address of the EAP The IP address of the EAP can also specify a static IP address according to your needs. You can be a dynamic IP address assigned by the DHCP server or a static IP address manually specified...
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... being used by any other device in the same LAN. The default DHCP fallback IP mask is 192.168.0.254. After that, however, the EAP will work as the IP address mode, you need to manually specify an IP address and the related network parameters for the EAP. Make sure that this IP address is properly configured to assign IP address and the other network parameters to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server until...
... being used by any other device in the same LAN. The default DHCP fallback IP mask is 192.168.0.254. After that, however, the EAP will work as the IP address mode, you need to manually specify an IP address and the related network parameters for the EAP. Make sure that this IP address is properly configured to assign IP address and the other network parameters to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server until...
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.... 3. Check the box to four MAC addresses can connect the management host to the network via a switch, and set up correct VLAN settings for the switches on the network to the EAP via the Ethernet port. 3. Click Save. 83 Since most hosts cannot process VLAN TAGs, you can log in . Up to enable Management VLAN. 2. Only the hosts in the Management VLAN can reset the EAP to the factory defaults and use the default username and password (both admin...
.... 3. Check the box to four MAC addresses can connect the management host to the network via a switch, and set up correct VLAN settings for the switches on the network to the EAP via the Ethernet port. 3. Click Save. 83 Since most hosts cannot process VLAN TAGs, you can log in . Up to enable Management VLAN. 2. Only the hosts in the Management VLAN can reset the EAP to the factory defaults and use the default username and password (both admin...
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... lost. To reboot and reset the EAP, go to the System > Reboot&Reset page. • To reboot the EAP, click the button , and the EAP will be backed up before resetting the EAP. 100 We recommend that you check whether you have any operation. N ote: After reset, all the current configuration of the EAP will be reset to the factory defaults automatically. Please...
... lost. To reboot and reset the EAP, go to the System > Reboot&Reset page. • To reboot the EAP, click the button , and the EAP will be backed up before resetting the EAP. 100 We recommend that you check whether you have any operation. N ote: After reset, all the current configuration of the EAP will be reset to the factory defaults automatically. Please...
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... download the update files to the System > Firmware Update page. Download the proper firmware file on our official website. Click the button to our website https://www.tp-link.com and search your EAP model. N ote: The update process takes several minutes. To get new functions of the EAP. To update the firmware, go to update the firmware of the EAP. 2. After updated, the EAP will be rebooted automatically. 5.6 Update...
... download the update files to the System > Firmware Update page. Download the proper firmware file on our official website. Click the button to our website https://www.tp-link.com and search your EAP model. N ote: The update process takes several minutes. To get new functions of the EAP. To update the firmware, go to update the firmware of the EAP. 2. After updated, the EAP will be rebooted automatically. 5.6 Update...
