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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
the controller
Method 1: Standalone Mode
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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
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 Devices > 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 a type of controller:
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 keep running on
your computer. Licenses need to be purchased additionally.
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Omada Pro Software Controller
running on the Host PC
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Note:
• Before you start, be sure to power up and connect your devices according to the
topology figure.
Clients
• 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.
• The controller must have network access to your devices (the router, switch, and APs) in
order to find, adopt, and manage them.
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Via Omada App
1. Download and install the TP-Link Omada app from App Store or Google Play.
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 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.
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 PC 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.
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or
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
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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 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 a
Omada Pro controller. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and
manage devices.
* Management via Omada App
After adding a controller, you can also use it via the Omada app.
1. Download and install the TP-Link Omada app from App Store or Google
Play.
or
2. 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.
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.
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