TP-Link Omada Gigabit VPN Router

Installation Guide

LED Explanation

LED	Status	Description
Power/PWR	On	Power on
	Off	Power off
USB (for ER605)	On	Connecting to a USB device
	Off	No USB device connected
	Flashing	Identifying the connected device
Link/Act (for ER605) / SFP WAN (for ER7206)	On	Connecting to a device but no activity
	Off	No device connected to the corresponding port
	Flashing	Transmitting or receiving data
Link/Act and 1000Mbps (for ER7206)	On	Connecting to a device and running at 1000 Mbps
	Off	No device connected/connecting to a device but not running at 1000 Mbps
System/SYS	Flashing	System running normally
	On/Off	System running abnormally

Note: For simplicity, the ER605 is used as an example throughout this Guide.

Connection

A diagram shows a typical network connection. An Internet source connects to a Modem, which then connects to the WAN port of the TP-Link Omada Gigabit VPN Router (ER605). A PC is connected to one of the LAN ports of the router. The diagram indicates that the provided package charger should be used to power the router.

Diagram Description:

Internet connection flows to a Modem.
The Modem connects to the WAN port of the ER605 router.
A PC connects to a LAN port of the ER605 router.
A note indicates to use the charger provided in the package to power on the router.

Configuration

The router supports two configuration options:

Standalone Mode: Configure and manage the router individually.
Controller Mode: Configure and manage network devices centrally. This is recommended for large-scale networks with multiple devices like access points, switches, and gateways.

Note: When managed by a controller, router configurations will be overridden by the controller.

Option 1: Standalone Mode

In Standalone Mode, use a computer to configure and manage the router.

Connect a computer to a LAN port of the router using an RJ45 cable. If your computer is configured with a static IP address, change it to obtain an IP address automatically.
Open a web browser and enter the default management address 192.168.0.1 in the address field, then press Enter.
Create a username and password for subsequent logins and security.
Log in to the webpage using the created username and password.
After successful login, click the setup menu on the left side of the screen to configure functions.

For detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide available on the TP-Link support website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.

Option 2: Controller Mode

Choose from the following two types of Omada Controller:

Type 1: Via Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300)

The Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300) is an alternative if you do not have a spare PC to run the Omada Software Controller. It needs to be purchased separately. For more details, refer to the Installation Guide for OC200/OC300.

Diagram Description: A diagram illustrates a network setup with a router, a switch, and multiple EAPs managed by an Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300). Clients are shown connecting to the EAPs.

Configuration Steps for Hardware Controller:

The Omada Hardware Controller obtains its IP address from the router's DHCP server. To find its IP address, first find the router's IP address (Default Gateway) using the command line on your PC (enter ipconfig).
Launch a web browser, enter the router's IP address, and log in. Navigate to Network > LAN > DHCP Client List to find the controller's IP address using its MAC address.
Enter the controller's IP address in the browser to access its web page.
Follow the wizard on the Omada Controller's web page to complete the quick setup.
After the quick setup, log in using the created username and password to further configure the controller.
For Remote Management: Ensure Cloud Access is enabled on the controller (Cloud LED should be flashing slowly). Launch a web browser, enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com, log in with your TP-Link ID, click '+ Add Controller', and choose 'Hardware Controller' to add your controller.

Omada App: Manage your controller locally or remotely using the Omada App on your mobile device. Download from the App Store or Google Play. A QR code is provided to scan for the Omada App.

Type 2: Via Omada Software Controller

The Omada Software Controller is free software for centralized management. It needs to run on your computer to manage devices centrally.

Diagram Description: A diagram shows a network setup with a router, a switch, and multiple EAPs managed by an Omada Software Controller running on a Host PC. Clients connect to the EAPs.

Configuration Steps for Software Controller:

Download the Omada Software Controller installation file for Windows or Linux from https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/omada-software-controller/. Ensure your router's network is configured for internet access (refer to Standalone Mode setup).
Run the installer and follow the wizard to install the Omada Software Controller.
Launch the controller and follow the step-by-step instructions in the Quick Setup wizard. A login screen will appear upon completion.
Enter the created username and password and click Log in to further configure the network.

Omada Cloud Portal: After installing the Omada Software Controller, you can access it remotely via the Omada Cloud Portal. Enable Cloud Access on the controller's settings page and bind a TP-Link ID. Launch a web browser, enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com, log in with your TP-Link ID, and click 'Launch' to configure the controller.

For detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide available on the TP-Link support website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.

Community and Support

To ask questions, find answers, and communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, visit TP-Link Community.

For technical support and other information, visit https://www.tp-link.com/support or scan the QR code.

For suggestions or needs regarding product guides, email techwriter@tp-link.com.cn.

Safety Information

Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity, or hot environments.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. Contact TP-Link for service.
Do not use a damaged charger or USB cable.
Only use recommended chargers.
The adapter should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.
Place the device with its bottom surface downward.

Declarations of Conformity

EU Declaration of Conformity: TP-Link declares compliance with essential requirements of directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU, and (EU)2015/863. The original declaration can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/.

UK Declaration of Conformity: TP-Link declares compliance with essential requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. The original declaration can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca/.

Compliance marks: EAC, CE

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