TP-Link Omada SDN Controller Update: New Features, Supported Devices & Enhancements

1. Supported Device Models and Firmware

This update supports a wide range of TP-Link Omada devices, ensuring compatibility and enhanced network management.

EAP (Omada Access Points)

• EAP690E HD, EAP 670, EAP660 HD, EAP653, EAP650, EAP650-Outdoor, EAP620 HD
• EAP615-Wall, EAP613, EAP610, EAP610-Outdoor
• EAP265 HD, EAP223, EAP230-Wall, EAP235-Wall, EAP225-Outdoor, EAP115-Wall
• EAP245 V3, EAP225 V3, EAP225-Wall V2, and above versions
• EAP115 V4, EAP110 V4, EAP110-Outdoor V3, and above versions

Switch (Omada Switches)

• TL-SX3016F, TL-SX3008F
• TL-SG3452XP, TL-SG3452X, TL-SG3452P, TL-SG3452
• TL-SG3428XMP, TL-SG3428MP, TL-SG3428XF, TL-SG3428X, TL-SG3428
• TL-SG3210XHP-M2, TL-SX3206HPP
• TL-SG2428P, TL-SG2218, TL-SG2008P, TL-SG2210MP
• TL-SG3210 V3, TL-SG2210P V3.2, TL-SG2008 V3, TL-SL2428P V4, and above versions

Gateway (Omada Routers/Gateways)

• ER8411
• ER7206 (TL-ER7206)
• ER605 (TL-R605) v1 and v2

2. New Features & Enhancements

This update introduces significant new functionalities and improvements to the Omada SDN Controller.

1. Global View Integration: The Global View is now decoupled from the Site View. The Global View allows for controller-level overview, site and device management, log viewing, and settings. The Site View focuses on monitoring and configuring individual sites.
2. Map Function Support: New map functionality requires a Mapbox API Access Token with default public token scopes. This feature is divided into Site Map and Device Map, enabling users to set latitude and longitude for each site and device.
3. Upgraded Account System: Beyond the existing Master Administrator, Administrator, and Viewer roles, users can now create custom account roles. These new roles allow for tailored permissions to access specific features and can be bound to new accounts. Users must upgrade the Omada APP to version 4.6 to ensure login compatibility with new accounts.
4. Dark Scheme: A new Dark scheme option is available. It can be enabled via Global Settings → Controller Settings → User Interface → Dark Settings.
5. Configuration Copy Support: Users can now copy configurations for Omada EAP and Switch devices. This facilitates batch configuration or device replacement by allowing configuration replication from one device to another at the same site.
6. Optimized Quick Setup: The Quick Setup process has been optimized, eliminating the default site. Users can now choose "Config New Setup" or "Restore from backup file" during this stage and create sites later.
7. Redirection Countdown Hiding: Support has been added to hide the portal's redirection countdown. This is achieved by unchecking the "Show Redirection Countdown After Authorized" option in Portal Customization settings.
8. Automatic Power Optimization: Algorithms for Automatic Power Optimization have been improved.
9. Improved Device Page Loading Speed: The loading speed of the Device page has been enhanced for a smoother user experience.
10. Omada Gateway Feature Support: Support for the following features has been added to Omada Gateway devices, requiring future firmware updates. Note that some Omada Gateway models may not support all features; details will be provided in new firmware release notes.
    • Bridge VLAN: Bind multiple VLANs with a single LAN interface.
    • Quality of Service (QoS): Configurable via Site Settings → Transmission.
    • LDAP Authentication: Support for PPTP/L2TP/OpenVPN.
    • Wireguard VPN
    • SHA-384 and SHA-512: For IPsec and IPsec Failover.
    • Full mode for OpenVPN
    • DNS Proxy: Configurable via Site Settings → Services, with DNSSEC, DoH, and DoT support.
    • DDNS Customization
    • New DHCP Options:
      • Option 2: Time Offset
      • Option 42: NTP Server Network Boot
      • Option 67: TFTP Server
      • Option 252: WPAD URL
      • DHCP Options Customization
    • PVID Config
    • MRU Config: For PPPoE.
    • Keywords mode: For Gateway URL Filtering.
    • Bonjour Service, Service, and Client Network options: For Gateway mDNS.
    • VoIP Protocol and multiple WAN support: For Policy Routing.
    • Import DHCP Reservation Entry and Export: To IP-MAC Binding Entry.

3. Bug Fixed

This update addresses and corrects previous issues.

1. Translation Errors: Some translation errors have been corrected.

Notes

Important information regarding this controller version and its compatibility.

1. This version of the controller is fully applied to the Omada APP of version 4.6 or above.
2. Omada SDN Controller can only manage certain devices running the supported firmware. Users should confirm device compatibility with the SDN Controller.
3. For upgrades from an old Controller (V3.2.17 or below), users should consult the Omada Controller Upgrade Guide found in the installation package before proceeding.
4. Once upgraded to this version of Omada Controller, downgrading to version 3.2.17 or below is not possible.
5. Java 8 (or OpenJDK-8) and above, along with MongoDB v3 and v4, are necessary for the Controller to function.
6. A 64-bit Linux Operating System is supported.