TP-Link Omada EAP225 Quick Installation Manual page 2

Tip:
To remove the EAP from the mounting bracket, insert a paper clip into the hole next to the LED
button to release the Locking Tab. Slide the EAP upwards and pull it out to detach it from the
mounting bracket, as shown below.
4 Software Configuration
A DHCP server (typically a router with DHCP function enabled) is required to assign IP addresses to
the EAPs and clients in your local network.
The EAP supports two configuring options:
To configure and manage EAPs singly (usually suitable for a small network with a few EAPs),
Standalone Mode is recommended. Please refer to Option 1.
To configure and manage EAPs in batch, Controller Mode is recommended. Please refer to
Option 2.
Option1: Standalone Mode
PoE Switch
Internet Router
Via Omada App
1. Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from App Store or
Google Play:
or
Scan for Omada App Download Omada App
2. Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSID (format:
TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX) printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
3. Open the Omada App, and wait for the EAP to appear on the Standalone APs page. Tap on the
EAP you want to configure.
The Omada App is designed to help you quickly configure the common settings. If you want to
configure advanced settings, log in to the web page of your EAP or the controller.
Via a Web Browser
1. Connect wirelessly by using the default SSID (format: TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX) printed on
the label at the bottom of the product.
2. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkeap.net in the address bar. Use admin for both
Username and Password to log in.
3. Set up a new Username and Password for secure management purpose. Modify the wireless
parameters and reconnect your wireless devices to the new wireless network.
To configure other EAPs, connect your device to the EAP by the coresponding default SSID and
repeat the steps listed above. You can configure some basic functions in Standalone Mode. If you
want to configure advanced functions, use Controller Mode.
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Option2: Controller Mode
Controller Mode is applicable to configuration for mass EAPs. All EAPs can be centrally configured and
monitored via Omada Software Controller, Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300) or Omada
Cloud-Based Controller.
Omada Hardware Controller
(OC200/OC300)
Via Omada Software Controller
1. On the PC with Windows OS or Linux OS, download the Omada Software Controller installation file
from https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/omada-software-controller/.
2. Run the file and follow the wizard to install the Omada Software Controller.
3. Launch the Omada Software Controller and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the
Quick Setup.
4. After the wizard is finished, a login screen will appear. Enter the username and password you created
and click Log in. Then you can further configure the controller.
Omada Cloud Service
After installing Omada Software Controller, you can remotely access and configure the controller
through Omada Cloud Service. Follow the steps below.
1. Enable Cloud Access on the setting page on the controller and bind a TP-Link ID to your controller. If
you have configured this in the setup wizard, skip the step.
EAP
2. Launch a web browser and
EAP
3. Enter your TP-Link ID and password to log in. A list of controllers that have been bound with your
TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can click Launch to further configure the controller.
Clients
Omada App
With Omada App, you can also manage your Omada Software Controller at a local site and remote site.
Note that Omada Software Controller needs to be kept running when using Omada App.
1. Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from App Store or
Google Play:
2. Launch your Omada App and configure the controller at local a site or remote site.
Local Management
a. Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSID (format:
TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX) printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
b. Launch Omada App and go to Local Access, tap the + button on the upper-right corner to add
the controller. Then you can further configure the controller.
Remote Management
a. Make sure Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been bound with
your TP-Link ID.
b. Launch Omada App and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to Cloud Access. A list of
controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can further
configure the controller.
Via Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300)
Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300), which is pre-installed with Omada Software Controller, is a
good alternative if you have no spare PC to keep running Omada Software Controller in the network. It
needs to be purchased additionally. For more details, refer to the Installation Guide of OC200/OC300.
Router
PoE Switch
Or
Controller
EAP EAP
Omada Software Controller
running on the Host PC
Clients
enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar.
or
Scan for Omada App Download Omada App
EAP
EAP
Via Omada Cloud-Based Controller
1. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Then enter
your TP-Link ID and password to log in.
2. Click Add Controller and subscribe to Omada Cloud-Based Controller. Follow the instructions to
choose a plan and complete the payment. Then wait until your controller is deployed.
3. The controller will appear in the list once bound with your TP-Link ID. Click Launch and follow the
step-by-step instructions to complete the Quick Setup. After the wizard is finished, log in via the
created username and password.
4. Click Devices on the side bar and then click Add Devices. Then you can add devices to the
controller manually through the serial numbers at the bottom of the product.
Omada App
With Omada App, you can also manage your Omada Cloud-Based Controller.
1. Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from App Store or
Google Play:
or
Scan for Omada App
2. Launch Omada App and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to Cloud Access. A list of controllers
that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can further configure the controller.
For detailed configurations, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/ to download the User Guides
of EAP and controller in the download center.
To ask questions, find answers, and communicate with TP-Link users or engineers,
please visit https://community.tp-link.com to join TP-Link Community.
For technical support, the user guide and other information, please visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.
If you have any suggestions or needs on the product guides, welcome to email
techwriter@tp-link.com.cn.
Safety Information
Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
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Omada Cloud-Based Controller
Router
PoE Switch
EAP EAP
Clients
Download Omada App