Installation guide for TP-Link TL-AP451C and TL-AP301C ceiling wireless APs, covering hardware features, mounting, power options, and web management.
This manual provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the TL‑AP451C and TL‑AP301C wireless ceiling access points. It describes the hardware layout, required tools, and safety precautions before mounting the device on a ceiling or wall.
The guide also explains how to power the AP using either a 12 V DC adapter or Passive PoE, how to reset the unit, switch between FAT and FIT modes, and access the web management interface for configuration. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Model | TL-AP451C / TL-AP301C |
|---|---|
| Installation method | Ceiling / Wall mount |
| Dimensions | 190 mm × 170 mm × 30 mm |
| Wireless standard | 802.11b/g/n |
| Frequency band | 2.4 GHz‑2.483 GHz (China) |
| Maximum wireless data rate | 450 Mbps (TL‑AP451C), 300 Mbps (TL‑AP301C) |
| Antenna gain | 3 dBi (internal) |
| Network ports | 1 × 10/100 Mbps RJ45, 1 × DC power socket |
| Power options | 12 V DC/1 A adapter or Passive PoE |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C – 40 °C |
| Storage temperature | -40 °C – 70 °C |
| Maximum supported clients | 100 |
Power the AP, then press and hold the RESET button until the system LED flashes four times; the unit will restore factory defaults and reboot.
The AP can be powered by a 12 V DC/1 A adapter or by Passive PoE using the supplied PoE injector.