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TP-Link Omada EAP225/EAP245 Wireless Access Point

Quick Installation Guide

Getting Started

This guide provides instructions for installing and configuring your TP-Link Omada Wireless Access Point (EAP225/EAP245). Note that EAP245 is used as an example throughout this guide; EAP225 may differ slightly in appearance.

For setup videos, scan the QR code or visit https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/setup-video/.

LED Indication

The LED indicator on the EAP provides status information:

Interface Panel

The EAP features the following ports and buttons:

Hardware Installation

The EAP can be installed on a ceiling or a wall. Follow the steps below for your chosen installation method.

Option 1: Ceiling Mounting

Note: Ensure the ceiling tile is larger than the EAP.

  1. Remove the ceiling tile.
  2. Place the mounting bracket in the center of the ceiling tile. Mark three positions for screw holes and one position for the Ethernet cable hole. Drill three 4mm diameter holes for the screws and one 25mm diameter hole for the Ethernet cable at the marked positions.
  3. Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling tile using three M3x30 pan-head screws, washers, and wing nuts.
  4. Feed the Ethernet cable through the hole and set the ceiling tile back into place.
  5. Connect the Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET port on the EAP. Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket by aligning the arrow mark on the EAP with the arrow mark on the mounting bracket, then rotate the EAP until it locks into place.

Tip: To remove the EAP from the mounting bracket, insert a paper clip into the Security Slot to release the Locking Tab and rotate the EAP until it detaches.

Option 2: Wall Mounting

Note: For security reasons, it is not recommended to install the EAP with the louver facing downwards.

  1. If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, position the mounting bracket to allow the cable to pass through the fixing hole. Mark three positions for screw holes and drill three 6mm diameter holes at the marked positions.
  2. Insert the plastic wall anchors into the 6mm diameter holes.
  3. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall by driving the self-tapping screws into the anchors. Ensure the shoulders of the mounting bracket are on the outside.
  4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the EAP.
  5. Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket by aligning the arrow mark on the EAP with the arrow mark on the mounting bracket, then rotate the EAP until it locks into place.

Power Supply

The EAP can be powered via a power adapter or a PSE device (such as a PoE switch).

Via Power Adapter

  1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the EAP's Ethernet port (ETH1 for EAP245) to the provided power adapter's PoE port.
  2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the power adapter's LAN port.
  3. Connect the power cord to the adapter's power socket and then to a standard electrical wall outlet.

Diagram Description: Illustrates connecting the EAP to a PoE adapter via Ethernet, connecting the adapter's LAN port to a network source, and powering the adapter with a wall outlet.

Via PoE Switch

Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch to the EAP's Ethernet port (ETH1 for EAP245).

Diagram Description: Shows a PoE switch connected via Ethernet cable to the EAP, indicating a maximum cable length of 100 meters.

Software Configuration

A DHCP server (typically a router with DHCP enabled) is required to assign IP addresses to the EAPs and clients. The EAP supports two configuration options:

Option 1: Standalone Mode

You can configure EAPs individually using the Omada App or a web browser.

Via Omada App

  1. Download the TP-Link Omada app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
  2. Connect your mobile device to the EAP using the default SSID (format: TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX) printed on the product label.
  3. Open the Omada app. Wait for the EAP to appear on the Standalone APs page and tap it to configure.

The Omada app allows quick configuration of common settings. For advanced settings, log in to the EAP's web page or a controller.

Diagram Description: Shows icons for the Apple App Store and Google Play, and a QR code for downloading the Omada App.

Via a Web Browser

  1. Connect wirelessly using the EAP's default SSID (format: TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX).
  2. Launch a web browser and navigate to http://tplinkeap.net. Log in using "admin" for both username and password.
  3. Set up a new username and password for secure management. Modify wireless parameters and reconnect your devices to the new network.

To configure other EAPs, connect to their respective default SSIDs and repeat these steps. Standalone mode is suitable for basic functions; use Controller Mode for advanced features.

Option 2: Controller Mode

Controller Mode is ideal for managing multiple EAPs centrally via an Omada Software Controller or an Omada Cloud Controller (OC200).

Via Software Controller

  1. Download the Omada Controller installation file for Windows or Linux from http://www.tp-link.com/en/download/EAP-Controller.html.
  2. Run the installer and follow the wizard to install the Omada Controller.
  3. Launch the Omada Controller and follow the Quick Setup wizard. After completion, a login screen will appear.
  4. Enter your created username and password to log in and proceed with further configuration.

Diagram Description: Depicts a network topology: a router connects to a switch, which connects to a management PC running the Omada Software Controller and multiple EAPs. Wireless clients connect to the EAPs.

Omada Cloud Service

Remotely access and configure your controller via the cloud service:

  1. Enable Cloud Access on the controller's settings page and bind your TP-Link ID.
  2. Launch a web browser and go to https://omada.tplinkcloud.com.
  3. Log in with your TP-Link ID. A list of bound Omada Controllers will appear; click "Launch" to configure.

Via Omada App (for Controller Management)

Manage your Omada Controller locally or remotely using the Omada app. Ensure the Omada Software Controller is running.

  1. Download the TP-Link Omada app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
  2. Launch the app and configure the controller.
  3. Local Management: Connect your mobile device to the EAP's default SSID, launch the app, go to Local Access, and tap the '+' button to add the Omada Controller.
  4. Remote Management: Ensure Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and bound to a TP-Link ID. Launch the app, log in with your TP-Link ID, go to Cloud Access, and select your controller to configure.

Diagram Description: Shows icons for the Apple App Store and Google Play, and a QR code for downloading the Omada App.

Via OC200

The Omada Cloud Controller (OC200) is an alternative hardware solution pre-installed with the Omada Software Controller, suitable if you don't have a dedicated PC. It requires separate purchase. Refer to the OC200 Installation Guide for details.

Diagram Description: Depicts a network topology: a router connects to a switch, which connects to an OC200 device managing multiple EAPs. Wireless clients connect to the EAPs.

Further Information

For detailed configurations, download the User Guide for EAP from the TP-Link support center: https://www.tp-link.com/support.

Join the TP-Link Community to ask questions, find answers, and connect with users and engineers: https://community.tp-link.com.

For technical support and other information, visit https://www.tp-link.com/support or scan the QR code.

TP-Link products may contain third-party software code, including code subject to the GNU General Public License (GPL). Terms of the GPL and information on obtaining GPL Code are available at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/gpl/. These programs are distributed without warranty.

Models: Wireless Access Point, EAP225, EAP245

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