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The TP-Link AC50 wireless controller is an ideal choice for companies looking for greater flexibility and security of their wireless network. With Auranet controllers you can control up to several hundred access points simultaneously. The automatic detection of connected devices makes it easy to add new Access Points, which are then managed centrally. With AC50 it is possible to manage and centralise up to 50 CAP series Wi-Fi access points.
Thanks to TP-LINK AC50A it is possible to manage up to 50 access points in groups. The device is equipped with powerful dual-core 1 GHz processor and other sophisticated components. TP-LINK wireless controllers can be connected in a dual-link system, ensuring stability of the whole network even in case of failure of one of the controllers. TP-LINK AC50A can be mounted on the wall or ceiling. You will surely appreciate the power supply via Ethernet - PoE cable.
Authenticating wireless clients via the welcome page is a perfect and extremely convenient way. This method requires the user to perform appropriate actions to access the network. These actions are then verified by the appropriate server or database prepared by the network administrator. Create your own portal page and enter WLAN security settings according to your own requirements.
Features / filters | |
LAN standard | Fast Ethernet 10/100Mb/s |
Number of LAN ports | 5x 10/100BaseTX (RJ45) |
Authentication method | MAC |
Built-in modem | None |
Cables included | AC |
Certification | CE, FCC, RoHS |
Compatible operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX, Linux |
Depth | 126 |
DHCP server | Yes |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 5 |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100 |
Flash memory | 16 |
Height | 26 |
Input frequency | 50/60 |
Input voltage | 100 - 240 |
Internal memory | 128 |
Internal memory type | DDR2 |
LED indicators | Yes |
Management | Yes, By web browser, By cloud – cloud management, CLI - Command Line Interface, |
Number of processors installed | 1 |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 |
Package depth | 223 |
Package height | 68 |
Package type | Box |
Package weight | 1.03 |
Package width | 285 |
Power (W) | Without PoE |
Processor frequency | 650 |
Product colour | Black |
Quick installation guide | Yes |
Security algorithms | 802.1x RADIUS,SSID,WPA,WPA2 |
Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90 |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 |
Syslog | Yes |
Type of case | Desktop |
VLAN support | Yes |
Web-based management | Yes |
Width | 209 |
Equipment features | |
Type of housing | Desktop |
Ports | 10/100Mbps Ethernet port *5 |
Power supply | Maximal: 2,5W |
Power consumption | 100~240V AC,50/60Hz |
Dimensions (S x G x W) | 209*126*26mm(8,2*5,0*1,0cala) |
Features | |
Number of APs handled | Up to 50 access points |
Wireless features | Management L3 Multi-SSSID Balancing the band load Band control Limiting transmission speed WMM Communication protocol |
Wireless security | SSID to VLAN mapping AP insulation SSID insulation Encryption |
AP Management | Automatic AP detection Homogenous AP configuration AP reset schedule Group AP Software Update AP group management Switching off AP diodes Browser management DHCP server |
Authentication | Authentication by means of the welcome page Authentication by MAC address |
Status | AP state Customer status Status of the authenticated user |
Management | Recording/reading configuration Ping and Tracert System Log |
Other | |
Certificates | CE, FCC, RoHS |
Package contents | AC50 Power Cable Quick Installation Guide |
System requirements | Microsoft® Windows®10, 8, 7,Vista™, XP or MAC® OS, NetWare®, UNIX® or Linux |
Working environment | Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉); Storage temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉~158℉) Operating humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing; Storage temperature: 5%~90% non-condensing |
Operating instructions | Download |
A TP-LINK AC controller with an older version of the AP database may not be able to manage the latest CAP models with the latest version of software or hardware. When the message "Unrecognized AP. Please update the AP database "on the AC Controller's website, which means that you need to download the latest version of the AP database from the official TP-LINK website and make an update. Go to Download Centre to download the database.
Go to the "AP Database" page and load the latest AP database of the TP-LINK AC controller, which can be downloaded from the official TP-Link website.
Note: Do not turn off the AC or disconnect the Ethernet cable during the update.
Configuration manual
Here we use typical network topology to explain how to configure a simple wireless network using TP-LINK AC / CAP serial products.
As shown in the picture above, the CAP300 is connected and powered by the PoE switch, the AC controller is also connected to the PoE switch. All devices are located in the same subnet so that the CAP can be controlled and managed locally by the AC controller. The DHCP server on the router will assign IP addresses to all clients connected to the CAP's wireless network and the switch's wired network, while the DHCP server on the AC controller will assign IP addresses for CAP only.
Configuration procedure
Step 1 Configure your wired network
Configure the wired network according to the network topology; you may need to change the default IP address for managing the PoE switch to ensure there is no IP address conflict. Make sure that you can connect to the Internet by directly connecting your computer to the PoE Switch.
Step 2: Find and control the CAP
2.1 Switch the CAP300 to FIT mode (default mode) and then connect it to the PoE switch. Wait until the LED lights up green continuously, which means that the CAP starts up and initializes successfully.
2.2 Log in to the AC controller's website
Connect your computer directly to the AC controller, if you have connected the network according to the network topology, the DHCP server in the router will automatically assign an IP address to your computer, but if not, design a static IP address in the 192.168.0.x range for the PC manually as shown below
Then open a web browser, such as Chrome or Firefox, type http://192.168.0.253 in the address bar and press Enter. The system will ask you to configure your username and password when you first log on to the management page, as shown below.
Then you must log in to the website using the username and password you have just set.
2.3 With the default settings the AC will automatically find the CAP as shown in the picture below:
Step 3 Configure your wireless network
3.1 Create a wireless SSID
Go to Wireless - Wireless Service and click Add to create an SSID, as shown below:
The SSID is the name of the wireless network that you find in the client devices. If you enable isolation of the access point, clients connected to the same SSID of the same access point will not be able to communicate with each other. There are three types of security methods, we recommend using WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK , which is secure and easy to use. Set the PSK password the way you like it and remember it, here we use for example 12345678.
3.2 tie the SSID to the CAP
Once you have added your SSID, click Bind the radio to associate the SSID with CAP to apply it.
When you click the Binding Radio button, it will jump to the CAP list page, here please select the Caps you want to associate, then click the Bound button.
Note: on this page you can also link the SSID to a specific VLAN, but in this example we have not created any VLAN in the switch, we can simply leave this option blank.
Now that all configurations are complete, you can use your phone or laptop to search for the SSID and connect to it using the set PSK password and then enjoy the network.
By default, TP-LINK CAP cannot retrieve an IP address from any other DHCP server, except that on the AC controller. If you want to use an additional DHCP server to assign an IP address for TP-LINK CAP, make sure that the DHCP server supports Option 60 and Option 138 and set Option 60 to TP-LINK and Option 138 to 192.168.0.253 (the IP address of the AC controller).