TP-Link Omada ER706W Installation Manual page 2

(Wireless Connection Only)
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. Connect your mobile device to the router by using the default SSIDs
printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
3. Open the Omada App, and wait for the router to appear on the
Standalone Devices > Gateways page. Tap on your desired router to
start the configuration.
Note: When configuring the router, make sure the ports you select as WAN ports
correspond to the real situation.
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 router or use Controller Mode.
Option 2: Controller Mode
Note: Omada Controller must have network access to your Omada devices in order to find, adopt, and manage them.
Type 1: Via Omada Hardware Controller
The Omada Hardware Controller (e.g., OC200/OC300, purchased separately) is a
good alternative if you have no spare PC to run the Omada Software Controller.
For more details, refer to the Installation Guide of your Omada Hardware Controller.
Omada Hardware Controller EAP
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 router by using the default SSID 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 network.
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. 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 network.
Via Web Browser
1. 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. Use a PC (make sure it is set to Obtain an IP address automatically) to 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. Create a username
and password, and log in to the router's web page. 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 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.
Note: When configuring the router, make sure the ports you select as WAN ports
correspond to the real situation.
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 network.
4. (For Remote Management) You can remotely access and manage your
controller via Omada Cloud Service.
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 network.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What should I do if I want to change the mode of the WAN/LAN ports?
Follow the steps:
1. (Recommended) Refer to the Interface Description table of this guide for the default mode of
the WAN/LAN ports.
2. Connect a computer to a LAN port of this router. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP
address, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
3. Log in to this router's management page at http://192.168.0.1. Go to Network > WAN > WAN
Mode, change the mode of the WAN/LAN ports by ticking the checkboxes, and click Save.
Q2. What should I do if I need to connect this router to a modem router?
Check the LAN IP address of the modem router first. If the LAN IP address of the modem router is
192.168.0.1, which is the same as the default LAN IP address of this router, follow the steps to
change the LAN IP address of this router:
1. Connect a computer to a LAN port of this router. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP
address, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
2. Log in to this router's management page at http://192.168.0.1, and go to Network > LAN >
LAN. In the Network List section, change the IP address 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1, and click OK.
Download Omada App
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Via Web Browser
1. Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).
Note: If your computer is configured with a fixed IP, change it to Obtain an IP
address automatically.
Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to a LAN port of the
router with an RJ45 cable.
Wireless
a. Find the SSID (network name) printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
b. Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your smart
device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
2. Log in to the router.
a. Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinker.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the
address bar.
b. Create a username and a password for subsequent login attempts and for security.
c. Use the username and password set above to log in to the webpage.
3. After a successful login, you can configure the functions by clicking the
setup menu on the left side of the screen.
Note: Make sure the ports you select as WAN ports correspond to the real situation.
Type 2: Via Omada Software Controller
The Omada Software Controller is free software for centralized management. To
centrally manage your devices, the Omada Software Controller needs to
continually run on your computer.
Controller
Omada Software Controller EAP
running on the Host PC
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 router by using the default SSID 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 network.
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 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 network.
Via Web Browser
1. On a 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/.
Note: To download Omada Software Controller successfully, it is recommended to
configure the router's network to access the internet. Refer to Standalone Mode to
launch the web management page of the router, and go to Network > WAN to
complete the configuration.
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.
Note: When configuring the router, make sure the ports you select as WAN ports
correspond to the real situation.
4. After the quick setup, the login page appears. Enter the username and
password you created and click Log in. Then you can further configure the
network.
Omada Cloud Portal
After installing Omada Software Controller, you can remotely access the
controller through Omada Cloud Portal. Follow the steps below.
a. 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.
b. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address
bar.
c. 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 network.
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.
Place the device with its bottom surface downward.
EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/.
UK Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca/.
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