adding a switch to AP

adding a switch to AP

adding a switch to AP
adding a switch to AP
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Model: TL-WA1201  
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Hello,

we are using this device TL-WA1201 in wireless client mode to provide IP to a security camera.

My question is: When the TL-WA1201 is configured in wireless Client Mode, does it support multiple wired devices connected through a PoE switch? In other words, will each camera connected to the PoE switch be able to obtain its own IP address from the network?

 

TL-WA1201      ..wireless link.....       router

       │

PoE Switch

      ├── Camera 1 → IP #1

      ├── Camera 2 → IP #2

      ├── Camera 3 → IP #3

      └── Camera 4 → IP #4

 

Another option is getting the Omada EAP211-Bridge KIT and a POE switch

 

Main network Router / DHCP Server

                │

                │ Ethernet

               ▼

EAP211 Bridge #1

))) 5 GHz PtP wireless link (((

EAP211 Bridge #2

              │

              │ Ethernet

             ▼

PoE Switch

      ├── Camera 1 → IP #1

      ├── Camera 2 → IP #2

      ├── Camera 3 → IP #3

      └── Camera 4 → IP #4

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Re:adding a switch to AP
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Hi  @ctransj 

 

Welcome to the community!

 

Yes, in Client Mode, the Ethernet port on the TL-WA1201 can connect to an Ethernet switch to add more wired connection options, as shown in your first diagram.

 

The second diagram involving the EAP211 Bridge Kit is also viable.

 

That said, depending on how much distance you need to cover, one option may suit you better than the other. Can you share a bit more about the overall topology and the distance between wireless devices?

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Re:adding a switch to AP
Tuesday

  @Ryan Thanks for confirming.

The distance is only about 15 ft. The reason I looked into the wireless bridge kit wasn’t because of the distance, but because the router is hidden inside a closet. This is for a community area, not my home, so I was concerned about the signal strength.

It turns out they recently upgraded to a newer router, so I think Option 1 should be fine.

CTran

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Re:adding a switch to AP
Tuesday

  @ctransj 

 

Good to know! Yeah, at 15 feet, I agree that Option 1 should suffice.

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