TP-Link Omada EAP650GP-Desktop Quick Installation Manual page 2

4 Set Up
Choose a method to set up your EAPs:
• Method 1: Standalone Mode
Configure and manage EAPs separately (Convenient for a small network
with only a few devices)
• Method 2: Controller Mode
Configure and manage EAPs in batches on a central platform, namely the
Omada Controller.
Method 1: Standalone Mode
If your network has only a few devices, you can configure and manage EAPs
separately on their web pages.
Note: The EAP web page is inaccessible while the EAP is managed by a Controller.
SIP Server
Gateway/Router Switch
Notes:
• Before you start, be sure to power up and connect your devices according to the
topology figure.
• A DHCP server (typically a gateway/router with the DHCP function enabled) is required
to assign IP addresses to the EAPs and clients in your local network.
Via Web Browser
1. Connect your device to the EAP by using the default SSIDs printed on the
label of the product.
2. Launch a web browser and enter https://tplinkeap.net in the address bar.
Use admin for both Username and Password to log in.
https://tplinkeap.net
3. Set up a new Username and Password for secure management. Then you
can configure the AP.
4. (Optional) Configure the phone service.
Go to the Telephony page and set up the telephone number with the
information provided by your telephony service provider. Now you can
make phone calls over the internet.
Via Omada App
1. Download and install the TP-Link Omada App from App Store or Google
Play.
or
Scan for Omada
2. Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSIDs printed
on the label of the product.
3. Launch the Omada App, go to the Standalone Mode page, and wait for the
EAP to appear. Tap on the EAP to configure it.
The Omada App is designed to help you quickly configure common
settings. If you want to configure advanced settings (such as phone
service), use the web page of your EAP.
Method 2: Controller Mode
Omada Controller integrates Omada gateways/routers, switches, access points,
and more for centralized management.
Omada
Cloud-Based
Controller
Phone
EAP
Notes:
• A DHCP server (typically a gateway/router with the DHCP function enabled) is required to
assign IP addresses to the EAPs and clients in your local network.
• The Omada Controller must have network access to your Omada devices (the
EAP gateways/routers, switches, and EAPs) in order to find, adopt, and manage them.
Via Web Browser
EAP
Clients 1. Get an Omada Controller ready.
• Option 1: Omada Hardware Controller
Purchase a Hardware Controller and refer to its Installation Guide to set it
up.
• Option 2: Omada Software Controller
On a PC with Windows or Linux OS, download the Software Controller from
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/omada-software-controller/.
Then run the file and follow the wizard to set up the Controller.
Note: To manage your devices, the Software Controller needs to keep running on your
PC.
• Option 3: Omada Cloud-Based Controller
Go to the Omada Portal (https://omada.tplinkcloud.com) and log in with
your TP-Link ID. Then click + Add Controller to add a Cloud-Based
Controller and set it up.
2. Launch the Controller, access your site, and go to the Devices page.
3. Now you can adopt and manage the EAPs.
4. (Optional) Configure the phone service.
Go to Settings > VoIP to configure the phone service with the information
provided by your telephony service provider. For detailed instructions, refer to
your Controller's user guide.
Tip: For the Omada Hardware/Software Controller, you are recommended to enable Cloud
Access and bind it to your TP-Link ID. This enables you to remotely access and manage the
Controller and Omada devices via the Omada Portal (https://omada.tplinkcloud.com).
For detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the Controller at our
official website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/?type=smb
Via Omada App
Omada
1. Download and install the TP-Link Omada App from App Store or Google Play.
SIP Server
EAP
Gateway/Router Switch
EAP
Controller
Or
Omada
Hardware/Software
EAP
Controller
EAP
or
Scan for Omada Omada
2. Add the Controller with local access or cloud access.
• Local Access
Note: Local access applies to the Hardware Controller and Software Controller
only.
a. Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSIDs
printed on the label of the product.
Phone
b. Launch the Omada App and go to the Controller Mode page. Tap the +
button on the upper-right corner to add the Controller.
• Cloud Access
a. Launch the Omada App and go to the Controller Mode page.
b. Log in with your TP-Link ID. A list of Controllers that have been bound
with your TP-Link ID will appear.
3. Launch the Controller, access your site, and go to the Devices page.
4. Now you can adopt and manage the EAPs.
The Omada App is designed to help you quickly configure common
settings. If you want to configure advanced settings (such as phone
Clients
service), use the web page of your Controller.
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.
• The PoE ports shall not be used to charge lithium batteries or devices
supplied by lithium batteries.
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/
For detailed configurations, refer to the user guides of the Controller and
EAPs. The guides can be found on the Download Center of our official
website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/?type=smb.
For technical support, the user guide and other information,
please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/?type=smb,
or simply scan the QR code.