TP-Link Omada Pro Quick Installation Manual page 2

Power Supply
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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 802.3bt)
PoE Switch (Compliant with 802.3bt)
Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch to the Ethernet port of the AP.
Option 2: Via Power Adapter
Switch
Plug one end of the provided 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.
Software Configuration
4
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
Router
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 and install the TP-Link Omada app from App Store or Google Play.
or
Scan for Omada Omada
2. Connect your mobile device to the AP by using the default SSIDs printed on the label at the
bottom of the product.
3. Open the Omada app, go to the Standalone APs page, and wait for the AP to appear. Tap on the
AP to configure it.
The Omada app is designed to help you quickly configure 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 your device to the AP by using the default SSIDs 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. Then you can
configure the AP.
To configure other APs, connect your device to each AP by using the corresponding default
SSIDs and repeat the steps 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 Pro
If you want to use the software controller, get a PC with Windows or Linux OS , contact the sales
staff to get the installation package of Omada Software Controller Pro, then install and launch it.
To manage your devices, the software controller needs to keep running on your computer. Licenses
need to be purchased additionally.
Power Adapter
Omada Software Controller Pro
running on the Host PC
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 and install the TP-Link Omada app from App Store or Google Play.
AP
AP
Clients
2. Launch your Omada app and configure the controller at a local or remote site.
Local Management
a. Connect your mobile device to the AP by using the default SSIDs printed on the label at the
bottom of the product.
b. Launch the Omada app and go to Local Access, tap the + button on the upper-right corner to
add the controller. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.
Remote Management
Note: Before you start, make sure that both your controller and mobile device can access the
internet.
a. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been
bound with your TP-Link ID.
b. Launch the 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 launch the
controller to adopt and manage devices.
Via Web Browser
Local Management
a. Launch the Omada Software Controller Pro on your PC. After the initiation process, the controller
automatically opens its web page. If not, click Launch a Browser to Manage the Network.
b. On the controller's web page, follow the wizard to complete the quick setup. Then you can launch
the controller to adopt and manage devices.
Remote Management
Note: Before you start, make sure that both your controller and mobile device can access the
internet.
a. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been
bound with your TP-Link ID.
b. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Log
in with your TP-Link ID. A list of controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will
appear. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.
Router
Switch
Controller
AP AP
Clients
or
Scan for Omada Omada
Type 2: Omada Cloud-Based Controller Pro
Omada Cloud-Based Controller Pro is a good alternative without the need to install the software
controller on a PC.
Licenses need to be purchased additionally.
Omada Cloud
AP 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.
Web Configuration
1. Contact the sales staff to grant the Omada Cloud-Based Controller Pro permission.
2. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Log in
with your TP-Link ID.
3. Click + Add Controller and choose Cloud-Based Controller to register for Cloud-Based
Controller Pro. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.
* Management via Omada App
After registering for Cloud-Based Controller Pro, you can also add it to Omada app for management.
1. Download and install the TP-Link Omada app from App Store or Google Play.
or
Scan for Omada
2. Launch the 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 launch the controller to adopt and manage
devices.
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.
This device is restricted to indoor use only.
The operation of this device is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of
this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10000 feet. Operation of transmitters in the
5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.
GPL
The products of TP-Link partly contain software code developed by third parties, including software code
subject to the GNU General Public License ("GPL"). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and any information on
obtaining access to the respective GPL Code used in TP-Link products are available to you in
GPL-Code-Centre under (https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/gpl/). The respective programs are distributed
WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and are subject to the copyrights of one or more authors. For details, see the GPL
Code and other terms of the GPL.
Router
Switch
AP AP AP
Clients
Omada