TP-Link EAP225 Access Point Setup Questions

[username0475]

Finally got into the access point game thanks to thiggins' article about a cheaper & easier way to get speed & range to different parts of the house without investing in a much more $$$ Mesh WiFi system or a 8 antenna router.

Primary goal was to get better signal to my Ring WiFi Doorbell so it wouldn't stutter or fail to connect.

So I installed TP-Link's excellent EAP225 Access Point this past weekend & am initially able to assign new SSID(s) & PW(s) on the both bands & changed the broadcast channels for the 2.4GHz band.

While the TP-Link OMADA EAP Controller program is simple to navigate & use, it is a little overwhelming.
But I want to expand to more strategic configuration. What concepts should I research to do following:

1) Reserve specific SSID for only doorbell
2) Limit time available on Guest type SSID to surf the net
3) Do I want a static IP address or let the router's DHCP assign it?

I know there's more options on this excellent config software but these are my initial wants.

 

[thiggins]

You shouldn't have to use the Controller. The EAP-225 Web interface is pretty comprehensive.

 

[username0475]

You shouldn't have to use the Controller. The EAP-225 Web interface is pretty comprehensive.

Reading there stuff - the TP-L folks really talked up their Controller software & talked down their web interface - so that's what my basis was.

That said, it was confusing to get to the right regional website & download the Controller software but once there I am very glad I installed the Omada software.
Has a lot of nice stuff that helps me feel a bit more in command of the radio.