TP-Link Omada Pro Installation Manual page 2

Option 1: Standalone Mode
In Standalone Mode, use a computer to configure and manage the router.
Router
1. Connect a computer to a LAN port of the router with an RJ45 cable
properly. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP, change it to Obtain
an IP address automatically.
Option 2: Controller Mode
Type 1: Omada Pro Software Controller
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 Pro Software
Controller, then install and launch it.
To manage your devices, the software controller needs to continually run on
your computer. Licenses need to be purchased additionally.
Controller
Omada Pro Software Controller AP
running on the Host PC
Note:
To download Omada Pro Software Controller successfully, it is recommended to
configure the router's network to access the internet. Refer to Standalone Mode to
launch the management page and go to Network > WAN to complete the
configuration.
The controller must have network access to your devices in order to find, adopt,
and manage them.
Local Management
1. Launch the 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.
2. On the 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 created and click Log in. Then you can adopt and manage
devices.
Remote Management
Note: Before you start, make sure that both your controller and PC can access the
internet.
1. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your
controller has been bound with your TP-Link ID.
2. 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.
For the detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the controller. The guide can be found on the download center of our official website:
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
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 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 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.
PC
Choose a type of controller:
Router
Switch
AP AP
Clients
2. Open a web browser and type the default management address
192.168.0.1 in the address field of the browser, then press the Enter key.
3. Create a username and a password for subsequent login attempts and
for security.
4. Use the username and password set above to log in to the webpage.
5. After a successful login, you can configure the function 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.
For detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the router. The guide
can be found on the download center of our official website:
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
Type 2: Omada Pro Cloud-Based Controller
Omada Pro Cloud-Based Controller 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
1. Contact the sales staff to grant the Omada Pro Cloud-Based Controller
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 add an
Omada Pro controller. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and
manage devices.
* Management via Omada App
After configuring a software controller/cloud-based controller via the
web, you can use the Omada app to manage your controller.
1. Download and install the TP-Link Omada app from App Store or
Google Play.
or
Scan for Omada
2. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your
controller has been bound with your TP-Link ID.
Note: For the cloud-based controller, skip step 2.
3. 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.
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.
Place the device with its bottom surface downward.
The plug on the power supply cord is used as the disconnect device, the socket-outlet shall be easily
accessible.
EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 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 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Electrical Equipment
(Safety) Regulations 2016.
The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca/.
Router
Switch
AP AP
Clients
Omada