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Chapter 4 Configuration
4.1
Configuration Overview
Festa devices support Controller Mode for central configuration and management.
Controller Mode is helpful in the large-scale network, which consists of mass devices such as access
points, switches, and gateways.
Note:
Festa devices also support basic troubleshooting in the Standalone Mode. For troubleshooting
instructions, please refer to the FAQ on our official website:
https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3910/.
4.2
Festa Cloud-Based Controller
You can configure and manage your Festa devices centrally via the Festa Cloud-Based Controller.
Note:
Before the following configurations, make sure the switch can access the internet.
Typically, the switch obtains IP address from the DHCP server. You can check the switch's IP
address on the DHCP server.
Figure 4-1
Manage the Network via the Festa Cloud-Based Controller
Via a Web Browser
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1. Make sure that your devices can access the internet.
2. Launch a web browser and enter https://festa.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Log in with
your TP-Link ID.
3. Click + Add Controller, then you will see you have successfully registered for a Cloud-Based
Controller and the controller has been added to the controller list.
4. Click Set Up Now, click Config New Setup and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete
the configuration wizard of the controller.
Festa Cloud
AP
AP
Router/Gateway
Switch
AP
Clients
Festa Smart Switch
AP
Configuration
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