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-Link 7106509200 RE
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The EAP supports two configuring options:
To configure and manage EAPs singly (usually suitable for a small network with a few
EAPs), Standalone Mode is recommended. Please refer to Option 1.
To configure and manage EAPs in batch, Controller Mode is recommended. Please refer to
Option 2.
The EAP can be powered via a power adapter or a PSE device (such as a PoE switch) which
complies with LPS or PS2 standard.
Option1: Standalone Mode
Option1: Via PoE Switch (Compliant with 802.3at)
Option2: Via Power Adapter
A DHCP server (typically a router with DHCP function enabled) is required to assign IP addresses to
the EAPs and clients in your local network.
Via Omada App
1.
Connect wirelessly by using the default SSID (format:
TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX
) printed
on the label at the bottom of the product.
2.
Launch a web browser and enter
http://tplinkeap.net
in the address bar. Use
admin
for both
Username and Password to log in.
3.
Set up a new Username and Password for secure management purpose. Modify the wireless
parameters and reconnect your wireless devices to the new wireless network.
To configure other EAPs, connect your device to the EAP by the coresponding default SSID and
repeat the steps listed above. You can configure some basic functions in Standalone Mode. If you
want to configure advanced functions, use Controller Mode.
1.
Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device.
It can be downloaded from App Store or
Google Play:
2.
Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSID (format:
TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX
) printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
3.
Open the Omada App, and wait for the EAP to appear on the
Standalone APs
page. Tap on the
EAP you want to configure.
The Omada App is designed to help you quickly configure the common settings. If you want to
configure advanced settings, log in to the web page of your EAP or the controller.
Via a Web Browser
Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300), which is pre-installed with Omada Software Controller, is a
good alternative if you have no spare PC to keep running Omada Software Controller in the network.
It
needs to be purchased additionally.
For more details, refer to the Installation Guide of OC200/OC300.
Via Omada Software Controller
Via Omada Cloud-Based Controller
Via Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300)
Option2: Controller Mode
Controller Mode applies to the large scale network with mass devices. All devices can be centrally
configured and monitored via Omada Software Controller, Omada Hardware Controller or Omada
Cloud-Based Controller.
1.
Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device.
It can be downloaded from App Store or
Google Play:
Scan for Omada App
Download Omada App
or
With Omada App, you can also manage your Omada Software Controller at a local site and remote site.
Note that Omada Software Controller needs to be kept running when using Omada App.
Local Management
For the detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the controller and EAPs. The guides can be found
on the download center of our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
Omada App
2.
Launch your Omada App and configure the controller at a local site or remote site.
Remote Management
Omada Cloud Portal
Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch (compliant with 802.3at) to the Ethernet port
.
Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the power port of the EAP and the other end to a
standard electrical wall outlet.
Power Supply
3
PoE Switch (Compliant with 802.3at)
Switch
Power Adapter
Software Configuration
4
Internet
Clients
Router
EAP
EAP
Scan for Omada App
Download Omada App
or
Switch
Router
For technical support, the user guide and other information,
please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.
If you have any suggestions or needs on the product guides,
welcome to email [email protected].
To ask questions, find answers, and communicate with TP-Link users or engineers,
please visit https://community.tp-link.com to join TP-Link Community.
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 us.
Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Omada Cloud-Based Controller
1.
Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device.
It can be downloaded from App Store or
Google Play:
2.
Launch Omada App and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to
Cloud Access
. A list of controllers
that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can further configure the controller.
Scan for Omada App
Download Omada App
or
With Omada App, you can also manage your Omada Cloud-Based Controller.
Before managing the devices via Omada Cloud-Based Controller, make sure they can access the
internet.
Omada App
1.
On the 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/
.
2.
Run the file and follow the wizard to install the Omada Software Controller.
3.
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.
4.
Enter the username and password you created and click
Log in
. Then you can further
configure the network.
1.
Enable
Cloud Access
on the setting page on the controller and
bind a TP-Link ID to your
controller
. If you have configured this in the setup wizard, skip the step.
a. Connect your mobile device to the EAP by using the default SSID (format:
TP-Link_2.4GHz/5GHz_XXXXXX
) printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
b.
Launch Omada App and go to
Local Access
, tap the
+
button on the upper-right corner to add
the controller. Then you can further configure the controller.
a.
Make sure
Cloud Access
is enabled on your controller and your controller has been bound with
your TP-Link ID.
b.
Launch Omada App and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to
Cloud Access
. A list of
controllers
that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can further
configure the controller.
2.
Launch a web browser and ente
r
https://omada.tplinkcloud.com
in the address bar.
3.
Enter your TP-Link ID and password to log in. A list of controllers that have been bound with your
TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can click
Launch
to further configure the controller.
After installing Omada Software Controller, you can remotely access the controller through Omada
Cloud Portal. Follow the steps below.
Clients
EAP
EAP
EAP
1.
Launch a web browser and ente
r
https://omada.tplinkcloud.com
in the address bar. Enter your
TP-Link ID and password to log in.
2.
Click
Add Controller
and register for an Omada Cloud-Based Controller. Follow the instructions to
complete the setup process.
3.
Add devices with the serial number, make sure the devices are online and in factory default.
4.
Assign appropriate licenses in order to manage and configure the devices on the cloud-based
controller. Then wait until your controller is deployed.
Switch
Router
EAP
EAP
Clients
Omada Hardware Controller
Controller
Omada Software Controller
Or
EAP
running on the Host PC
(OC200/OC300)
