TP-Link AC50 User Manual

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Quick Start
The wireless controller (AC) is a device used for centralized management of access points
(APs). At present, the supported APs are TP-Link’s CAPs. The AC can configure CAPs
in batches using a web browser and conduct a real-time monitoring of each CAP in the
network. This AC supports AP automatic discovery, AP status monitoring, AP centralized
control, MAC filtering, radio management, load balance, dual-link backup and various
authentication types.
This wireless controller makes it easier to configure and manage dozens or hundreds of
CAPs in a large public environment, such as markets, hotels, companies and campuses,etc.
AC500 wireless controller supports to manage 500 CAPs at the same time and AC50
wireless controller supports 50 CAPs.
1.1 Determine the Network Topology
You can use the AC to centrally manage the CAPs in the same or different network
segment.
1.1.1 Manage CAPs in the LAN
If you want to manage the CAPs in the LAN, refer to the following network topology.
Wireless Controller
IP: 192.168.0.253/24
Switch
Host A
IP: 192.168.0.200/24
Internet
CAPs
Clients
Router (DHCP Server)
LAN IP:192.168.0.1/24

TP-Link AC50 Specifications

General

Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	5
Input voltage	100 - 240 V
Input frequency	50/60 Hz
VLAN support	Yes
Security algorithms	802.1x RADIUS, SSID, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Authentication method	MAC
Certification	CE, FCC, RoHS
Product color	Black
Cables included	AC
Compatible operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX, Linux
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 %
Flash memory	16 MB
Internal memory	128 MB
Processor frequency	650 MHz
Control display unit	-
Internal memory type	DDR2
Number of processors installed	1
Package type	Box
Package depth	223 mm
Package width	285 mm
Package height	68 mm
Package weight	1030 g
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	126 mm
Width	209 mm
Height	26 mm