Omada AC1200 Gigabit VPN Gateway
Installation Guide
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1 Hardware Overview
Front Panel
LED | Indication |
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Power | On: The gateway is powered. Off: The gateway is powered off. |
System | Flashing Slowly: System is running normally. Flashing Quickly: The gateway is being reset. On/Off: System is starting up or running abnormally. |
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | On: 2.4 GHz wireless network is enabled. Off: 2.4 GHz wireless network is disabled. |
5 GHz Wi-Fi | On: 5 GHz wireless network is enabled. Off: 5 GHz wireless network is disabled. |
Port LED | On: Running at 1000/100/10 Mbps, but no activity. Flashing: Running at 1000/100/10 Mbps, and transmitting or receiving data. Off: No device is connected to the corresponding port. |
Back Panel
Interface | Description |
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Power Socket | Connect to the power outlet via the provided power adapter. |
WAN (Port 1) | Gigabit WAN port. |
WAN/LAN (Ports 2 & 3) | Gigabit WAN/LAN port. By default, these are LAN ports that connect to local PCs or switches. You can configure them as WAN ports on the management page. |
LAN (Ports 4 & 5) | Gigabit LAN ports. |
Reset: Press and hold the button for 5 seconds, the system LED will flash quickly, indicating the device is being reset to its factory default settings. ⚙️
2 Hardware Connection
Connect the modem to the gateway's WAN Port 1 with an Ethernet cable.
Note: To connect to the internet via another WAN port (port 2 or port 3), configure your desired port to WAN, then connect the port to the internet.
Diagram Description: An internet source connects to a modem, which then connects via an Ethernet cable to the WAN port of the Omada Gateway.
Use the charger provided in the packaging to power on the gateway.
Wait until the system LED flashes slowly and the Wi-Fi LEDs turn solid, indicating the gateway is ready for setup.
Expected LED Status: Power (On), System (Flashing Slowly), 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (On), 5 GHz Wi-Fi (On).
3 Software Configuration
The gateway supports two configuration options:
- Standalone Mode: Configure and manage the gateway by itself.
- Controller Mode: Configure and manage network devices centrally. This is recommended for large-scale networks, which consist of a large number of Omada wireless gateways and/or Omada devices such as access points, switches.
Note:
- When the gateway is managed by a controller, configurations of the gateway will be overridden by the controller.
- For detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the gateway and the controller. The guides can be found at https://support.omadanetworks.com/document/.
Option 1: Standalone Mode
- Connect your device to the gateway with an Ethernet cable or wirelessly using the default SSID (network name) printed on the label at the bottom of the gateway.
Note: If your computer is configured with a fixed IP, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
- Launch a web browser, enter https://omadaer.net, and then follow the web instructions to complete the quick setup.
Note: Ensure that the ports you select as WAN ports align with the actual setup.
Diagram Description: A gateway is shown with connections for both wireless internet (Wi-Fi) and wired internet (Ethernet cable).
Option 2: Controller Mode
Note: The Omada Controller must have network access to your Omada devices in order to find, adopt, and manage them.
To set up an Omada gateway with an Omada Controller, scan the QR code or refer to the Omada Controller configuration guide at https://www.omadanetworks.com/support/faq/4096/.
Diagram Description: Illustrates two controller modes: Cloud-Based Controller and On-Premises Controller. Both modes show a gateway managing multiple EAPs (Wireless Access Points) and clients. The On-Premises Controller is depicted as a physical device or software on a local network.
Omada App
With the TP-Link Omada app, you can access and manage your Omada devices at a local site or remotely with a tap of your phone. You can download and install the TP-Link Omada app from the App Store or Google Play.
Download links: App Store, Google Play.
Appendix: Wall Mounting
- Drill two holes on the wall according to the mounting holes on the bottom.
- Secure the gateway to the wall with two suitable screws (not provided).
Diagram Description: Shows the distance between mounting holes on the gateway as 161.85 mm. Another diagram details screw specifications: Diameter (D) between 4.5 mm and 8.5 mm, Head Height (H) less than 3 mm, Length (L2) greater than 10 mm, and Shaft Diameter (d) less than 4 mm.
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 TP-Link.
- Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
- Do not use a damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
- Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
- The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Declarations of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the Gateway 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 Gateway 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/.