TP-Link Omada Hardware Controller OC200 Installation Guide

Package Contents

The package includes the following items:

• OC200 Hardware Controller
• Installation Guide
• Ethernet Cable
• Feet

[Diagram: Visual representation of package contents including OC200 unit, installation guide booklet, Ethernet cable, and rubber feet.]

Hardware Overview

Front Panel

[Diagram: Illustration of the front panel of the OC200.]

• Cloud LED: Indicates the device's cloud connection status (On: bound to TP-Link ID, Slow Flashing: connected to cloud but not bound, Quick Flashing: resetting, Off: disconnected).
• Power LED: Indicates the device's power status (On: working normally, Off: working abnormally).
• ETH1 (PoE IN) Port: Connects to a standard 802.3af or 802.3at PoE device for data transmission and power supply.
• ETH2 Port: Connects to a device to transmit data.
• USB 2.0 Port: Used for automatic configuration and database backup when the OC200 is powered by a PoE device.
• Reset Button: Press and hold for 5 seconds after initialization to reset the device to factory default settings.

Rear Panel

[Diagram: Illustration of the rear panel of the OC200.]

• Kensington Security Slot: For securing the device with a lock to prevent theft.
• Micro USB Port: Connects to a USB Power Source (5V DC, minimum 1A) for power if PoE is not available.

Power On

Via Standard PoE Device

Connect an Ethernet cable from the ETH1 (PoE IN) port of the OC200 to a standard 802.3af or 802.3at PoE device, such as a TP-Link PoE switch.

[Diagram: Network topology showing OC200 connected to a PoE switch via ETH1 port.]

Via USB Power Source

Connect a USB cable from the micro USB port of the OC200 to a USB Power Source (5V DC, minimum 1A).

[Diagram: Network topology showing OC200 connected to a USB power adapter via the Micro USB port.]

The Cloud LED flashes three times when initialization is completed.

Typical Network Topology

A DHCP server (typically a router) with DHCP function enabled is required to assign IP addresses to the EAPs and OC200 in your local network.

[Diagram: A typical network setup showing a router, switch, management device, ceiling mount AP, wall plate AP, and outdoor AP, with the OC200 integrated into the network.]

Software Configurations

The OC200 supports two management options:

• Local Management: For configuring and managing the OC200 without internet access.
• Remote Management: For configuring and managing the OC200 via cloud access.

Local Management

Via Omada App

1. Download the Omada app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
2. Ensure your mobile device and OC200 are on the same subnet.
3. Launch the app, go to Local Access, and tap the '+' button to add OC200.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration wizard.

Via a Web Browser

1. Ensure your management device and OC200 are on the same subnet.
2. Check your DHCP server for the OC200's IP Address. The default fallback IP address is 192.168.0.253. You can also find the IP address using the Omada app.
3. Launch a web browser and enter the OC200's IP address (e.g., https://192.168.0.253) and press Enter.
4. Click 'Let's Get Started' and follow the step-by-step instructions.

Remote Management

Via Omada App

1. Ensure your mobile device and OC200 can access the internet.
2. Download the Omada app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
3. Launch the app, go to Cloud Access, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
4. Tap the '+' button and follow the in-app instructions to add OC200.
5. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration wizard.

Via a Web Browser

1. Ensure your management device and OC200 can access the internet.
2. Launch a web browser and navigate to https://omada.tplinkcloud.com.
3. Log in with your TP-Link ID and password. Click 'Add Hardware Controller' and follow the instructions to add your OC200.
4. Click 'Launch' in the Action column to access the OC200's web management interface.
5. Click 'Let's Get Started' and follow the step-by-step instructions.

Compliance Information

TP-Link declares that this device complies with essential requirements and relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU, and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce.

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity, or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.