TP-Link Omada Pro Quick Installation Manual page 2

Power Supply
3
The AP can be powered via a power adapter or a PSE device (such as a PoE switch) which
complies with Power Source Class 2 (PS2) or Limited Power Source (LPS) of IEC 62368-1.
Option 1: Via PoE Switch (Compliant with 802.3at)
PoE Switch (Compliant with 802.3at)
Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch (compliant with 802.3at) to the Ethernet port.
Option 2: Via Power Adapter
Switch
Plug one end of the power adapter into the power port of the AP and the other end to a standard
electrical wall outlet.
Note: Power adapter is not provided. For power supply specifications, please refer to the label at the bottom of the product.
4 Software Configuration
Choose from the following methods to set up your APs:
Method 1: Standalone Mode
To configure and manage APs separately (Convenient for a small network with only a few devices)
Method 2: Controller Mode
To configure and manage APs in batches on a central platform, namely Omada Controller.
Method 1: Standalone Mode
Internet
AP
Router
AP
Note:
Before you start, be sure to power up and connect your devices according to the topology figure.
A DHCP server (typically a router with DHCP function enabled) is required to assign IP addresses
to the APs and clients in your local network.
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 AP to appear on the Standalone APs page. Tap on the AP
you want to configure.
The Omada App is designed to help you quickly configure the common settings. If you want to
configure advanced settings, use the web page of your AP or use Controller Mode.
Via 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 APs, connect your device to the AP by the corresponding 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.
Method 2: Controller Mode
Choose from the following two types of Omada Controller:
Type 1: Omada Software Controller
On a PC with Windows OS or Linux OS, go to https://www.tp-link.com/support/download and
search for "controller" to download the Omada Software Controller. Then run the file and follow the
wizard to install and launch the Omada Software Controller.
To manage your devices, Omada Software Controller needs to keep running on your computer.
Power Adapter
Controller
Omada Software Controller
running on the Host PC
Type 2: Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300)
Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300) 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.
Clients
Omada Hardware Controller
(OC200/OC300)
Note:
Before you start, be sure to power up and connect your devices according to the topology figure.
A DHCP server (typically a router with DHCP function enabled) is required to assign IP addresses
to the APs and clients in your local network.
Omada Controller must have network access to your Omada devices (the router, switch, and APs)
in order to find, adopt, and manage them.
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
2. Launch your Omada App and configure the controller at a local site or remote site.
Local Management
a. Connect your mobile device to the AP 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.
Router
Switch
AP AP AP
Clients
Router
Switch
AP AP AP
Clients
Download Omada App
Remote Management
Note: Before you start, make sure that both your controller and mobile device can access the
internet.
For Omada Software Controller
a. Make sure that 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.
For Omada Hardware Controller
a. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller. By default, Cloud Access is
enabled. Make sure that the Cloud LED is flashing slowly.
b. Launch Omada App and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to Cloud Access. Tap the +
button on the upper-right to add your controller. Then you can further configure the
controller.
Via Web Browser
1. Open the Omada Controller's web page.
For Omada Software Controller
Launch the Omada Software Controller on your PC. After the initiation process, the controller
automatically opens its web page. If not, click Launch a Browser to Manage the Network.
For Omada Hardware Controller
As Omada Hardware Controller gets its IP address from the DHCP server of the router, we don't
know its IP address explicitly. However, we can find it out on the router's DHCP client list.
a. You need first find the IP address of the router. Open the command line on your PC and enter
ipconfig. In the result list, find the Default Gateway, which is also the IP address of the router.
b. Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of the router. Log into the router's web page,
and both the username and password are admin by default. Then go to Network > LAN >
DHCP Client List to find the IP address of your controller according to its MAC address.
c. Enter the IP address of the your controller in the address bar to open its web page.
2. On the Omada Controller's web page, follow the wizard to complete the quick setup.
3. After the quick setup, the login page appears. Enter the username and password you have created
and click Log in. Then you can further configure the controller.
4. (For Remote Management) You can remotely access and manage your controller via Omada
Cloud Service.
Note: Before you start, make sure that both your controller and your PC can access the internet.
For Omada Software Controller
a. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been
bound with your TP-Link ID. On the Omada Controller's web page, go to Settings > Cloud
Access to enable Cloud Access and bind your TP-Link ID. If you have set it up in the quick
setup, skip this step.
b. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. 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.
For Omada Hardware Controller
a. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller. By default, Cloud Access is
enabled. Make sure that the Cloud LED is flashing slowly.
b. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Enter
your TP-Link ID and password to log in. Click + Add Controller and choose Hardware
Controller to add your controller. Then you can further configure the controller.
For the detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the controller and APs. The guides can be found
on the download center of our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
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.
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.
Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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