Installation Guide

Omada Gigabit VPN Router

Note: For simplicity, this guide uses the ER605 as an example.

LED Explanation

Understanding the status lights on your router:

Power (PWR/Power):
- On: Power is on.
- Off: Power is off.
System (SYS/System):
- Flashing: System is running normally.
- On/Off: System is running abnormally.
Link/Act (for ER605):
- On: Connecting to a device, but no activity.
- Off: No device connected to the corresponding port.
- Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data.
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 or connecting to a device, but not running at 1000 Mbps.

Connection

The diagram illustrates connecting the network. An 'Internet' source connects to a 'Modem'. The Modem then connects to the WAN port of the TP-Link ER605 router. A computer ('PC') is connected to one of the LAN ports of the ER605 using an RJ45 cable.

Note: 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 many devices like access points, switches, and gateways.

Note: When the router is managed by a controller, its 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 fixed IP address, change it to obtain an IP address automatically.
Open a web browser and type the default management address 192.168.0.1 in the address field, then press the Enter key.
Create a username and password for subsequent login attempts and security.
Use the username and password set above to log in to the router's webpage.
After a successful login, you can configure the router's functions by clicking the setup menu on the left side of the screen.

For detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the router. The guide can be found on the download center of the official TP-Link 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 a good alternative if you do not have a spare PC to keep running the Omada Software Controller. It needs to be purchased separately. For more details, refer to the Installation Guide of OC200/OC300.

This diagram shows a network managed by an Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300). It depicts a Router and Switch connected to the OC200/OC300, which in turn manages multiple EAPs (Access Points). Clients are shown connecting to the network.

As the Omada Hardware Controller gets its IP address from the router's DHCP server, its IP address is not explicitly known. You can find it on the router's DHCP client list.
1. First, find the IP address of the router. Open the command line on your PC and enter ipconfig. In the result list, find the Default Gateway, which is also the IP address of the router.
2. Launch a web browser and enter the router's IP address. Log into the router's web page (default username and password are 'admin'). Navigate to Network > LAN > DHCP Client List to find the IP address of your controller by its MAC address.
3. Enter the IP address of your controller in the address bar to open its web page.
On the Omada Controller's web page, follow the wizard to complete the quick setup.
After the quick setup, the login page appears. Enter the username and password you created and click 'Log In'. You can then further configure the controller.
(For Remote Management) You can remotely access and manage your controller via Omada Cloud Service.
1. Ensure Cloud Access is enabled on your controller. By default, Cloud Access is enabled. Verify that the Cloud LED is flashing slowly.
2. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Enter your TP-Link ID and password to log in. Click '+ Add Controller' and choose 'Hardware Controller' to add your controller. You can then further configure the controller.

Omada App:

With the Omada App, you can also manage your controller at a local or remote site via your mobile device.

Available on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
Scan for Omada App

Type 2: Via Omada Software Controller

The Omada Software Controller is free software for centralized management. To centrally manage your devices, the Omada Software Controller needs to be running on your computer.

This diagram illustrates a network managed by the Omada Software Controller. It shows a Router and Switch connected to an Omada Software Controller running on a Host PC. Multiple EAPs (Access Points) are also managed, with Clients connecting to the network.

On a PC with Windows OS or Linux OS, download the Omada Software Controller installation file from https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/omada-software-controller/.
Note: To download Omada 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.
Run the downloaded file and follow the wizard to install the Omada Software Controller.
Launch the Omada Software Controller and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the Quick Setup. After the wizard is finished, a login screen will appear.
Enter the username and password you created and click 'Log In'. You can then further configure the network.

Omada Cloud Portal:

After installing the Omada Software Controller, you can remotely access the controller through the Omada Cloud Portal. Follow the steps below:

Enable Cloud Access on the controller's settings page and bind a TP-Link ID to your controller. If you configured this in the setup wizard, skip this step.
Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar.
Enter your TP-Link ID and password to log in. A list of controllers bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. You can then click 'Launch' to further configure the controller.

For detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the controller. The guide can be found on the download center of the official TP-Link website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.

Safety Information

Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity, or hot environments.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If service is required, please contact TP-Link support.
Do not use a damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Do not use any chargers other than those recommended.
The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Place the device with its bottom surface downward.

Declarations

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, 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/.

UKCA 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 UKCA declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca/.

The device also bears the EAC mark, indicating conformity with relevant Eurasian Economic Union technical regulations.

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