TP-Link Omada SDN Controller Manual

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User Guide

Omada SDN Controller

1910012926 REV4.0.1

November 2020

About this Guide

This User Guide provides information for centrally managing TP-Link devices via Omada SDN Controller. Please read this guide carefully before operation.

Intended Readers

This User Guide is intended for network managers familiar with IT concepts and network terminologies.

Conventions

When using this guide, notice that:

■Features available in Omada SDN Controller may vary due to your region, controller version, and device model. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual experience.

■The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute the warranty of any kind, express or implied. Users must take full responsibility for their application of any products.

■This guide uses the specific formats to highlight special messages. The following table lists the notice icons that are used throughout this guide.

				Note	Remind to take notice. The note contains the helpful information for a better use of the
				Note
					controller.
					controller.

				Configuration Guidelines	Provide tips for you to learn about the feature and its configurations.
				Configuration Guidelines

More Information

■For technical support, the latest version of the User Guide and other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support.

■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.

CONTENTS
About this Guide
Omada SDN Controller Solution Overview
Overview of Omada SDN Controller Solution...............................................................................................................	2
Core Components...................................................................................................................................................................	3
Get Started with Omada SDN Controller
Set Up Your Software Controller.......................................................................................................................................	9
Determine the Network Topology......................................................................................................................................................	9
Install Omada Software Controller .................................................................................................................................................	10
Start and Log In to the Omada Software Controller..............................................................................................................	12
Set Up Your Hardware Controller...................................................................................................................................	17
Determine the Network Topology...................................................................................................................................................	17
Deploy Omada Hardware Controller..............................................................................................................................................	17
Start and Log in to the Controller.....................................................................................................................................................	18
Set Up Your Cloud-Based Controller............................................................................................................................	22
Manage Omada Managed Devices and Sites
Create Sites............................................................................................................................................................................	24
Adopt Devices.......................................................................................................................................................................	28
For Omada Software Controller / Omada Hardware Controller......................................................................................	28
For Omada Cloud-Based Controller...............................................................................................................................................	40
Configure the Network with Omada SDN Controller
Navigate the UI......................................................................................................................................................................	44
Modify the Current Site Configuration.........................................................................................................................	47
Site Configuration.....................................................................................................................................................................................	47
Services..........................................................................................................................................................................................................	47
Advanced Features..................................................................................................................................................................................	50
Device Account..........................................................................................................................................................................................	52
Configure Wired Networks...............................................................................................................................................	53
Set Up an Internet Connection..........................................................................................................................................................	53
Configure LAN Networks......................................................................................................................................................................	67

Configure Wireless Networks..........................................................................................................................................

Set Up Basic Wireless Networks......................................................................................................................................................	76
Advanced Settings...................................................................................................................................................................................	82
WLAN Schedule.........................................................................................................................................................................................	84
802.11 Rate Control................................................................................................................................................................................	84
MAC Filter......................................................................................................................................................................................................	85
Network Security..................................................................................................................................................................	87
ACL....................................................................................................................................................................................................................	87
URL Filtering.................................................................................................................................................................................................	95
Attack Defense...........................................................................................................................................................................................	98
Transmission........................................................................................................................................................................	103
Routing.........................................................................................................................................................................................................	103
NAT................................................................................................................................................................................................................	106
Session Limit............................................................................................................................................................................................	109
Bandwidth Control.................................................................................................................................................................................	110
Configure VPN.....................................................................................................................................................................	114
Create Profiles.....................................................................................................................................................................	141
Time Range................................................................................................................................................................................................	141
Groups..........................................................................................................................................................................................................	143
Authentication.....................................................................................................................................................................	147
Portal.............................................................................................................................................................................................................	147
802.1X..........................................................................................................................................................................................................	178
MAC-Based Authentication.............................................................................................................................................................	181
RADIUS Profile.........................................................................................................................................................................................	183
Services.................................................................................................................................................................................	186
Dynamic DNS...........................................................................................................................................................................................	186
SNMP............................................................................................................................................................................................................	188
UPnP..............................................................................................................................................................................................................	189
SSH................................................................................................................................................................................................................	190
Reboot Schedule....................................................................................................................................................................................	190
PoE Schedule...........................................................................................................................................................................................	191
Export Data................................................................................................................................................................................................	192
Configure the Omada SDN Controller
Manage the Controller......................................................................................................................................................	195
General Settings.....................................................................................................................................................................................	195
Mail Server.................................................................................................................................................................................................	196
History Data Retention........................................................................................................................................................................	198
Customer Experience Improvement Program......................................................................................................................	198

HTTPS Certificate..................................................................................................................................................................................	199
Access Config.........................................................................................................................................................................................	199
Manage Your Controller Remotely via Cloud Access...........................................................................................	201
Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................................................	203
Controller Status....................................................................................................................................................................................	203
User Interface...........................................................................................................................................................................................	203
Backup & Restore...................................................................................................................................................................................	205
Migration................................................................................................................................................................................	207
Site Migration...........................................................................................................................................................................................	207
Controller Migration..............................................................................................................................................................................	212
Auto Backup.........................................................................................................................................................................	219
Configure and Monitor Omada Managed Devices
Introduction to the Devices Page................................................................................................................................	222
Configure and Monitor the Gateway...........................................................................................................................	226
Configure the Gateway.......................................................................................................................................................................	226
Monitor the Gateway............................................................................................................................................................................	230
Configure and Monitor Switches..................................................................................................................................	234
Configure Switches...............................................................................................................................................................................	234
Monitor Switches...................................................................................................................................................................................	251
Configure and Monitor EAPs..........................................................................................................................................	255
Configure EAPs.......................................................................................................................................................................................	255
Monitor EAPs............................................................................................................................................................................................	265
Monitor and Manage the Clients
Manage Wired and Wireless Clients in Clients Page............................................................................................	277
Introduction to Clients Page............................................................................................................................................................	277
Using the Clients Table to Monitor and Manage the Clients.........................................................................................	277
Using the Properties Window to Monitor and Manage the Clients............................................................................	279
Manage Client Authentication in Hotspot Manager..............................................................................................	284
Authorized Clients ................................................................................................................................................................................	284
Vouchers.....................................................................................................................................................................................................	284
Local Users ...............................................................................................................................................................................................	287
Operators...................................................................................................................................................................................................	290
Monitor the Network
View the Status of Network with Dashboard...........................................................................................................	294

Page Layout of Dashboard...............................................................................................................................................................

294

Explanation of Widgets.......................................................................................................................................................................	296
View the Statistics of the Network...............................................................................................................................	303
Performance.............................................................................................................................................................................................	303
Switch Statistics ....................................................................................................................................................................................	306
Speed Test Statistics.........................................................................................................................................................................	308
Monitor the Network with Map......................................................................................................................................	310
Topology.....................................................................................................................................................................................................	310
Map................................................................................................................................................................................................................	312
View the Statistics During Specified Period with Insight....................................................................................	315
Known Clients..........................................................................................................................................................................................	315
Past Connections..................................................................................................................................................................................	316
Past Portal Authorizations.................................................................................................................................................................	317
Rogue APs..................................................................................................................................................................................................	317
View and Manage Logs....................................................................................................................................................	320
Alerts.............................................................................................................................................................................................................	321
Events...........................................................................................................................................................................................................	322
Notifications..............................................................................................................................................................................................	323
Manage Administrator Accounts of Omada SDN Controller
Introduction to User Accounts......................................................................................................................................	330
Manage and Create Local User Accounts ...............................................................................................................	331
Edit the Master Administrator Account.....................................................................................................................................	331
Create and Manage Administrator and Viewer ....................................................................................................................	333
Manage and Create Cloud User Accounts ..............................................................................................................	336
Set Up the Cloud Master Administrator....................................................................................................................................	336
Create and Manage Cloud Administrator and Cloud Viewer.........................................................................................	336

Omada SDN Controller Solution

Overview

Omada SDN Controller Solution offers centralized and efficient management for configuring enterprise networks comprised of security gateways, switches, and wireless access points.

With a reliable network management platform powered by TP-Link Omada SDN Controller, you can develop comprehensive, software-defined networking across demanding, high-traffic environments with robust wired and wireless solutions.

The chapter includes the following sections:

•Overview of Omada SDN Controller Solution

•Core Components

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1. 1 Overview of Omada SDN Controller Solution

Omada SDN Controller Solution is designed to provide business-class networking solutions for demanding, high-traffic environments such as campuses, hotels, malls, and offices. Omada SDN Controller Solution simplifies deploying and managing large-scale enterprise networks and offers easy maintenance, ongoing monitoring, and flexible scalability.

This figure shows a sample architeture of an Omada SDN enterprise network:

						Site D
	Site C							Router
								Router
								Switch
			Omada SDN Controller
	Router		Site A Site B	Site C	Site D Site E	AP		AP
	Router		Unified		Gateways	AP		AP
	Switch		Unified		Gateways		Site E
	Switch		Management from		Switches		Site E
		Site B	One Interface		Access Points
		Site B
AP	AP			Site A
AP	AP
								Router
			Router					Switch
			Switch		Router
					Router
					Switch	AP	AP	AP
						AP	AP	AP
	AP	AP	AP
			AP	AP	AP	AP

The interconnected elements that work together to deliver a unified enterprise network include: Omada SDN Controller, gateways, switches, access points, and client devices. Beginning with a base of client devices, each element adds functionality and complexity as the network is developing, interconnecting with the elements above and below it to create a comprehensive, secure wired and wireless solution.

Omada SDN Controller is a command center and management platform at the heart of the Omada network. With a single platform, the network administrators configure and manage enterprise networks comprised of routers, switches, and wireless access points in batches. This unleashes new levels of management to avoid complex and costly overprovisioning.

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1. 2 Core Components

An Omada SDN network consists of the following core components:

■Omada SDN Controller—a command center and management platform at the heart of Omada network solution for the enterprise. With a single platform, the network administrators configure and manage all Omada products which have all your needs covered in terms of routing, switching and Wi-Fi.

■Gateways—boast excellent data processing capabilities and an array of powerful functions, including IPsec/OpenVPN/PPTP/L2TP VPN, Load Balance, and Bandwidth Control, which are ideal for the business network where a large number of users require a stable, secure connection.

■Switches—offer flexible and cost-effective network solution with powerful Layer 2 features and PoE options. Advanced features such as Access Control, QoS, LAG and Spanning Tree will satisfy advanced business networks.

■Access Points (Omada EAPs)—satisfy the mainstream Wi-Fi Standard and address your highdensity access needs with TP-Link’s innovation to help you build the versatile and reliable wireless network for all business applications.

Omada SDN Controller

Tailored to different needs and budgets, Omada SDN Controller offers diverse deployment solutions. Omada Software Controller, Omada Hardware Controller, and Omada Cloud-Based Controller, each have their own set of advantages and applications.

■Omada Software Controller

Omada Software Controller is totally free, as well as all upgrades. The controller can be hosted on any computers with Windows or Linux systems on your network.

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	Internet
	SafeStream Gateway
	JetStream Switch
	Omada Software Controller

Omada Access Points

■Omada Hardware Controller

Omada Hardware Controller is the management device which is pre-installed with Omada Software Controller. You just need to pay for the device, then the built-in Omada Controller software is free to use, no license fee or extra cost required. About the size of a mobile phone, the device is easy to deploy and install on your network.

Internet

SafeStream Gateway

JetStream Switch

Omada Hardware Controller

Omada Access Points

■Omada Cloud-Based Controller

Omada Cloud controller is deployed on the Omada Cloud server, providing paid license service with tiered pricing. With paid licienses bound to the devices on the controller, you can configure and manage the devices via Omada Cloud Service. And you need not purchase an additional hardware device or install the software on the host.

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Omada Cloud Server

Omada Cloud Controller

Internet

SafeStream Gateway

JetStream Switch

Omada Access Points

The controllers differ in forms, but they have almost the same browser–based management interface and serve the same functions of network management. In this guide, Omada Software Controller, Omada Hardware Controller, and Omada Cloud-Based Controller are referred to as the controller, unless we mention otherwise.

Omada Managed Gateways

TP-Link’s SafeStream VPN Router supports Gigabit Ethernet connections on both WAN and LAN ports which keep the data moving at top speed. Including all the routing and network segmentation functions that a business router must have, SafeStream VPN Router will be the backbone of the Omada SDN network. Moreover, the router provides a both secure and easy approach to deploy site-to-site VPN tunnels and access for remote clients.

Managing the gateway centrally through Omada SDN Controller is available on certain models only. The following table provides specific information of the router which can be managed by the controller.

Omada Supported Gateways	TL-R605(UN) V1 (default factory version or above)

	TL-ER7206(UN) V1 (default factory version or above)

Omada Managed Switches

TP-Link’s JetStream Switch provides high-performance and enterprise-level security strategies and a numble of advanced features, which is ideal access-edge for the Omada SDN network.

Managing the switch centrally through Omada SDN Controller is available on certain models only. The following table provides specific information of the switch which can be managed by the controller.

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Omada Supported Switches	TL-SG2210MP V1 (default factory version or above)

	TL-SG2428P V1 (default factory version or above)

	TL-SG2008P V1 (default factory version or above)

	TL-SG2008 V3 (version 3.0.0 or above)

	TL-SG2210P V3.20 (version 3.2.0 or above)

	TL-SL2428P V4.20 (default factory version or above)

	TL-SG2218 V1(default factory version or above)

	TL-SG3210 V3(default factory version or above)63

	TL-SG3428 V1 (default factory version or above)

	TL-SG3428MP V1 (default factory version or above)

	TL-SG3452 V1 (default factory version or above)

	TL-SG3452P V1 (default factory version or above)

	TL-SG3428X V1 (default factory version or above)

	TL-SG3428XMP V1 (default factory version or above)

	TL-SG3210XHP-M2 V1 (default factory version or above)

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Omada Access Points

TP-Link’s Omada Access Point provides business-class Wi-Fi with superior performance and range which guarantees reliable wireless connectivity for the Omada SDN network.

Managing the access points centrally through Omada SDN Controller is available on certain models only. The following table provides specific information of the access points which can be managed by the controller.

Omada Supported APs	EAP660 HD V1 (default factory version or above)

	EAP620 HD V1 (default factory version or above)

	EAP265HD V1 (default factory version or above)

	EAP245 V3 (2.20.0 Build 20200423 or above)

	EAP235-Wall (1.0.1 Build 20200618 or above)

	EAP230-Wall (1.0.0 Build 20200618 or above)

	EAP225 V3 (2.20.0 Build 20200630 or above)

	EAP225-Wall V2 (1.20.0 Build 20200422 or above)

	EAP225-Outdoor V1 (1.20.0 Build 20200422 or above)

	EAP115 V4 (3.20.0 Build 20200525 or above)

	EAP115-Wall V1 (1.20.0 Build 20200619 or above)

	EAP110 V4 (3.20.0 Build 20200525 or above)

	EAP110-Outdoor V3 (3.20.0 Build 20200511 or above)

Get Started with Omada SDN Controller

This chapter guides you on how to get started with Omada SDN Controller to configure the network. Omada Software Controller, Omada Hardware Controller, and Omada Cloud-Based Controller differ in forms, but they have almost the same browser–based management interface for network management. Therefore, they have almost the same initial setup steps, including building your network topology, deploying your controller, and logging in to the controller. The chapter includes the following sections:

•Set Up Your Software Controller

•Set Up Your Hardware Controller

•Set Up Your Cloud-Based Controller

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2. 1 Set Up Your Software Controller

Omada SDN Controller Solution is designed for scalable networks. Deployments and configurations vary according to actual situations. Understanding your network requirements is the first step when planning to provision any project. After you have identified these requirements, follow the steps below to initially set up Omada Software Controller:

1 ) Determine the network topology.

2 ) Install Omada Software Controller.

3 ) Start and log in to the controller.

2. 1. 1 Determine the Network Topology

The network topology that you create for Omada SDN Controller varies depending on your business requirements. The following figure shows a typical topology for a high-availability use case.

Internet

SafeStream Gateway

JetStream Switch

Omada SDN Controller

Site A	Site B	Site C	Site D	Site E
Unified			Gateways
Management from			Switches
One Interface			Access Points

Omada Software Controller Omada Access Points

Note:

When using Omada SDN Controller, we recommend that you deploy the full Omada topology with supported TP-Link devices. If you use third-party devices, Omada SDN Controller cannot discover and manage them.

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2. 1. 2 Install Omada Software Controller

Omada Software Controller is provided for both Windows and Linux operating systems. Determine your operating system and follow the introductions below to install Omada Software Controller.

Installation on Windows Host

Omada Software Controller can be hosted on any computers with Windows systems on your network. Make sure your PC’s hardware and system meet the following requirements, then properly install the Omada Software Controller.

■■ Hardware Requirements

Omada Software Controller can manage up to 1500 EAPs if the Controller Host has enough hardware resources. To guarantee operational stability for managing 1500 EAPs, we recommend that you use the hardware which meets or exceeds the following specifications:

CPU: Intel Core i3-8100, i5-6500, or i7-4700 with 2 or more cores and 4 or more threads. Memory: 6 GB RAM or more.

■■ System Requirements

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7/8/10/Server. (We recommend that you deploy the controller on a 64-bit operating system to guarantee the software stability.)

Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox 32 (or above), Google Chrome 37 (or above), Opera 24 (or above), or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 (or above).

■■ Install Omada Software Controller

Download the installation file of Omada Software Controller from the website. Then follow the instructions to properly install the Omada Software Controller. After a successful installation, a shortcut icon of the Omada Software Controller will be created on your desktop.

Installation on Linux Host

Two versions of installation package are provided: .tar.gz file and .deb file. Both of them can be used in multiple versions of Linux operating system, including Ubuntu, CentOS, Fedora, and Debian.

Make sure your PC’s hardware and system meet the following requirements, then choose the proper installation files to install the Omada Software Controller.

■■ Hardware Requirements

CPU: Intel Core i3-8100, i5-6500, or i7-4700 with 2 or more cores and 4 or more threads. Memory: 6 GB RAM or more.

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■■ System Requirements

Operating System: 64-bit Linux operating system, including Ubuntu 14.04/16.04/17.04/18.04, CentOS 6.x/7.x, Fedora 20 (or above), and Debian 9.8.

Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox 32 (or above), Google Chrome 37 (or above), Opera 24 (or above), or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 (or above).

■■ Install Omada Software Controller

Download the installation file of Omada Software Controller from the website. Check the prerequisites and follow the steps based on your file version to install the controller. Here takes Omada SDN Controller 4.2.8 as the example.

•Prerequisites for installing

To successfully install Omada Software Controller, ensure that you have performed the following tasks before your installation:

1.Ensure that the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) have been installed in your system. The controller requires that the system have Java 8 installed. Download the file according to your operating system from the website and follow the instructions to install the JRE.

For Ubuntu16.04 or above, you can use the command: apt-get install openjdk-8-jre-headless to get the Java 8 installed.

2.Ensure that MongoDB has been installed in your system. The controller works when the system runs MongoDB 3.0.15–3.6.18. Download the file according to your operating system from the website and follow the instructions to install the MongoDB.

3.Ensure that you have jsvc and curl installed in your system before installation, which is vital to the smooth running of the system. If your system does not have jsvc or curl installed, you can install it manually with the command: apt-get install or yum install. For example, you can use the command: apt-get install jsvc or yum install jsvc to get jsvc installed. And if dependencies are missing, you can use the command: apt-get -f install to fix the problem.

• Install the .tar.gz file

1. Make sure your PC is running in the root mode. You can use this command to enter root mode: sudo

2. Extract the tar.gz file using the command:

tar zxvf Omada_Controller_v4.2.8_linux_x64_targz.tar.gz

3. Install Omada Controller using the command: sudo bash ./install.sh

• Install the .deb file

1.Make sure your PC is running in the root mode. You can use this command to enter root mode: sudo

2.Install the .deb file using the command:

dpkg -i Omada_Controller_v4.2.8_linux_x64.deb

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If dependencies are missing during the installation, you can use the command: apt-fix-broken install to fix the problem.

After installing the controller, use the following commands to check and change the status of the controller.

1.tpeap start — start the controller, use the command.

2.tpeap stop — stop running the Omada Controller.

3.tpeap status — show the status of Controller.

For more detailed information about the installation on Linux hosts, refer to the installation instructions.

Note:

•For installing the .tar.gz, if you want Omada Controller to run as a user (it runs as root by default) you should modify OMADA_ USER value in bin/control.sh.

•To uninstall Omada Controller, go to the installation path: /opt/tplink/EAPController, and run the command: sudo bash ./uninstall. sh.

•During uninstallation, you can choose whether to back up the database. The backup folder is /opt/tplink/eap_db_backup.

•During installation, you will be asked whether to restore the database if there is any backup database in the folder /opt/tplink/ eap_db_backup.

2.1. 3 Start and Log In to the Omada Software Controller

Launch Omada Software Controller and follow the instructions to complete the basic configurations, and then you can log in to the management interface.

Launch Omada Software Controller

Double click the icon and the following window will pop up. You can click Hide to hide this window but do not close it. After a while, your web browser will automatically open.

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Note:

•If your browser does not open automatically, click Launch a Browser to Manage the Network. You can also launch a web browser and enter http://127.0.0.1:8088 in the address bar.

•If your web browser opens but prompts a problem with the website’s security certificate, click Continue.

Do the Basic Configurations

In the web browser, you can see the configuration page. Follow the setup wizard to complete the basic settings for Omada Controller.

1. Click Let’s Get Started.

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2.Specify a name for Omada Controller, and set your region and timezone. Then select the application scenario depending on your needs. Click Next.

3.The setup page displays all the discovered devices in the network. Select one or more devices to be managed and click Next.

4.Set a wireless network name (SSID) and password for the EAPs to be managed. Omada Controller will create two wireless networks, a 2.4GHz one and a 5GHz one, both encrypted in WPA-Personal

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mode. You can set Guest Wi-Fi to provide open Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network if needed. Click Next.

5.Set a username and password for the login account. Specify the email address for resetting your password in case that you forget the password. After logging in Omada Controller, set a mail server so that you can receive emails and reset your password. For how to set a mail server, refer to Notifications.

6.If you want to access the controller to manage networks remotely, enable the Cloud Access button, and bind your TP-Link ID to your Omada Controller, and then click Next. If not, click Next directly. For more details about Omada Cloud, please refer to Omada Cloud Service.

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7. Review your settings and click Finish.

Once the basic configurations are finished, the browser will be redirected to the following page. Log in to the management interface using the username and password you have set in the basic configurations.

Note:

In addition to the Controller Host, other hosts in the same LAN can also manage EAPs via remote access to the Controller Host. For example, if the IP address of the Controller Host is 192.168.0.100 and Omada Controller is running normally on this host, you can enter https://192.168.0.100:8043, or http://192.168.0.100:8088 in the web browser of other hosts in the same LAN to log in to the Omada Controller and manage EAPs. Or you can log in to Omada Controller using other management devices through Omada Cloud service.

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2. 2 Set Up Your Hardware Controller

1 ) Determine the network topology.

2 ) Deploy Omada Hardware Controller.

3 ) Start and log in to the controller.

2. 2. 1 Determine the Network Topology

The network topology that you create for Omada SDN Controller varies depending on your business requirements. The following figure shows a typical topology for a high-availability use case.

Internet

SafeStream Gateway

JetStream Switch


Omada Hardware Controller			Omada Access Points

Note:

2. 2. 2 Deploy Omada Hardware Controller

Omada Hardware Controller comes with the pre-installed controller software, so installation is not necessary. After deploying Omada Hardware Controller on your network infrastructure, proceed to configure the controller.

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2. 2. 3 Start and Log in to the Controller

Follow the steps below to enter the management interface of Omada Hardware Controller:

1.Make sure that your management device has the route to access the controller.

2.Check the DHCP server (typically a router) for the IP Address of the controller. If the controller fails to get a dynamic IP address from the DHCP server, the default fallback IP address 192.168.0.253, is used.

3.Launch a web browser and type the IP address of the controller in the address bar, then press Enter (Windows) or Return (Mac).

Do the Basic Configurations

In the web browser, you can see the configuration page. Follow the setup wizard to complete the basic settings for Omada Controller.

1. Click Let’s Get Started.

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2.Specify a name for Omada Controller, and set your region and timezone. Then select the application scenario depending on your needs. Click Next.

3.The setup page displays all the discovered devices in the network. Select one or more devices to be managed and click Next.

4.Set a wireless network name (SSID) and password for the EAPs to be managed. Omada Controller will create two wireless networks, a 2.4GHz one and a 5GHz one, both encrypted in WPA-Personal

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mode. You can set Guest Wi-Fi to provide open Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network if needed. Click Next.

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7. Review your settings and click Finish.

Note:

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2. 3 Set Up Your Cloud-Based Controller

1 ) Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Enter your TPLink ID and password to log in. If you do not have a TP-Link ID, create a TP-Link ID first.

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

For detailed information about device-based licensing, refer to Know more about licensing. Note:

Only when you have available licenses can you register for the Cloud-Based Controller and manage the devices. To successfully register for a Cloud-Based Controller, purchase appropriate licenses.

Manage Omada Managed Devices and

Sites

Start managing your network by creating sites and adopting devices so that you can configure and monitor your devices centrally while keeping things organized. The chapter includes the following sections:

•Create Sites

•Adopt Devices

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3. 1 Create Sites

Overview

Different sites are logically separated network locations, like different subsidiary companies or departments. It’s best practice to create one site for each LAN (Local Area Network) and add all the devices within the network to the site, including the router, switches and APs.

						Site D
Site C								Router
								Router
								Switch
			Omada SDN Controller					LAN 4
	Router		Site A Site B	Site C Site D Site E		AP		AP
	Router		Unified		Gateways	AP		AP
	Switch		Unified		Gateways		Site E
	Switch		Management from		Switches		Site E
LAN 3		Site B	One Interface		Access Points
LAN 3

AP	AP			Site A
AP	AP
								Router
			Router			LAN 5		Switch
			Switch			LAN 5
		LAN 2	Switch		Router
		LAN 2			Router
				LAN 1	Switch	AP	AP	AP
				LAN 1		AP	AP	AP
	AP	AP	AP
			AP	AP	AP	AP

Devices at one site need unified configurations, whereas those at different sites are not relative. To make the best of a site, configure features simultaneously for multiple devices at the site, such as VLAN and PoE Schedule for switches, and SSID and WLAN Schedule for APs, rather than set them up one by one.

Configuration

To create and manage a site, follow these steps: 1 ) Create a site.

2 ) View and edit the site.

3 ) Go into the site.

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