TP-LINK Omada Cloud-Based Controller User guide

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Omada SDN Controller
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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.
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Controller Stands for the Omada SDN Controller.
Gateway/Router Stands for the Omada Gateway/Router.
Switch Stands for the Omada Switch.
AP Stands for the Omada AP.
Note The note contains the helpful information for a better use of the controller.
Configuration Guidelines Provide tips for you to learn about the feature and its configurations.
More Information
■ For technical support, the latest version of the User Guide and other information, please visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support.
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https://community.tp-link.com to join TP-Link Community.
CONTENTS
About this Guide
1.Omada SDN Controller Solution Overview
1. 1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1. 2 Core Components .....................................................................................................................................................3
2.Get Started with Omada SDN Controller
2. 1 Set Up Your Software Controller ..........................................................................................................................7
2. 1. 1 Determine the Network Topology ................................................................................................................................ 7
2. 1. 2 Install the Software Controller ....................................................................................................................................... 8
2. 1. 3 Start and Log In to the Software Controller ......................................................................................................... 10
2. 2 Set Up Your Hardware Controller...................................................................................................................... 15
2. 2. 1 Determine the Network Topology ............................................................................................................................. 15
2. 2. 2 Deploy the Hardware Controller ................................................................................................................................. 15
2. 2. 3 Start and Log in to the Controller .............................................................................................................................. 16
2. 3 Set Up Your Cloud-Based Controller ............................................................................................................... 20
3.Manage Omada Managed Devices and Sites
3. 1 Create Sites ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
3. 2 Adopt Devices .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
3. 2. 1 For Software Controller / Hardware Controller .................................................................................................. 26
3. 2. 2 For Cloud-Based Controller .......................................................................................................................................... 37
4.Configure the Network with the SDN Controller
4. 1 Navigate the UI ......................................................................................................................................................... 42
4. 2 Modify the Current Site Configuration ............................................................................................................ 47
4. 2. 1 Site Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................... 47
4. 2. 2 Services .................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
4. 2. 3 Advanced Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 50
4. 2. 4 Device Account ................................................................................................................................................................... 53
4. 3 Configure Wired Networks .................................................................................................................................. 54
4. 3. 1 Set Up an Internet Connection ................................................................................................................................... 54
4. 3. 2 Configure LAN Networks ................................................................................................................................................ 74
4. 4 Configure Wireless Networks ............................................................................................................................. 87
4. 4. 1 Set Up Basic Wireless Networks ................................................................................................................................ 87
4. 4. 2 Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 93
4. 4. 3 WLAN Schedule ................................................................................................................................................................... 94
4. 4. 4 802.11 Rate Control .......................................................................................................................................................... 95
4. 4. 5 MAC Filter ................................................................................................................................................................................ 96
4. 4. 6 Multicast/Broadcast Management ........................................................................................................................... 97
4. 4. 7 AI WLAN Optimization ...................................................................................................................................................... 98
4. 5 Network Security ...................................................................................................................................................102
4. 5. 1 ACL .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 102
4. 5. 2 URL Filtering ........................................................................................................................................................................ 112
4. 5. 3 MAC Filtering ...................................................................................................................................................................... 115
4. 5. 4 Attack Defense ................................................................................................................................................................. 116
4. 5. 5 Firewall ................................................................................................................................................................................... 120
4. 5. 6 IP-MAC Binding ................................................................................................................................................................. 122
4. 5. 7 IDS/IPS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 124
4. 6 Transmission ...........................................................................................................................................................127
4. 6. 1 Routing ................................................................................................................................................................................... 127
4. 6. 2 NAT .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 130
4. 6. 3 Session Limit ...................................................................................................................................................................... 135
4. 6. 4 Bandwidth Control ........................................................................................................................................................... 136
4. 6. 5 Gateway QoS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 138
4. 7 Configure VPN ........................................................................................................................................................143
4. 7. 1 VPN .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 143
4. 7. 2 VPN User............................................................................................................................................................................... 169
4. 7. 3 IPsec Failover ..................................................................................................................................................................... 171
4. 7. 4 SSL VPN ................................................................................................................................................................................ 172
4. 7. 5 WireGuard VPN ................................................................................................................................................................. 179
4. 8 Create Profiles ........................................................................................................................................................182
4. 8. 1 Time Range ......................................................................................................................................................................... 182
4. 8. 2 Groups ................................................................................................................................................................................... 184
4. 8. 3 Rate Limit .............................................................................................................................................................................. 186
4. 8. 4 PPSK ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 188
4. 8. 5 Gateway QoS Service ................................................................................................................................................... 191
4. 8. 6 Bonjour Service ................................................................................................................................................................. 192
4. 8. 7 RADIUS Profile ................................................................................................................................................................... 192
4. 8. 8 LDAP Profiles ..................................................................................................................................................................... 195
4. 9 Authentication ........................................................................................................................................................197
4. 9. 1 Portal ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 197
4. 9. 2 802.1X .................................................................................................................................................................................... 206
4. 9. 3 MAC-Based Authentication ....................................................................................................................................... 209
4. 10 Services ....................................................................................................................................................................212
4. 10. 1 DHCP Reservation ........................................................................................................................................................... 212
4. 10. 2 Dynamic DNS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 213
4. 10. 3 mDNS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 215
4. 10. 4 SNMP ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 217
4. 10. 5 UPnP ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 218
4. 10. 6 SSH .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 218
4. 10. 7 Reboot Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................. 219
4. 10. 8 Port Schedule .................................................................................................................................................................... 220
4. 10. 9 IPTV.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 221
4. 10. 10 Upgrade Schedule .......................................................................................................................................................... 223
4. 10. 11 DNS Proxy ............................................................................................................................................................................ 224
4. 10. 12 DNS Cache .......................................................................................................................................................................... 225
4. 10. 13 Export Data .......................................................................................................................................................................... 226
4. 11 CLI Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................229
4. 11. 1 Site CLI ................................................................................................................................................................................... 231
4. 11. 2 Device CLI ............................................................................................................................................................................ 232
5.Configure the SDN Controller
5. 1 Manage the Controller ........................................................................................................................................236
5. 1. 1 General Settings ............................................................................................................................................................... 236
5. 1. 2 Mail Server ........................................................................................................................................................................... 238
5. 1. 3 History Data Retention .................................................................................................................................................. 240
5. 1. 4 Customer Experience Improvement Program ................................................................................................ 241
5. 1. 5 HTTPS Certificate ............................................................................................................................................................ 241
5. 1. 6 Access Config ................................................................................................................................................................... 243
5. 2 Manage Your Controller Remotely via Cloud Access .............................................................................245
5. 3 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................247
5. 3. 1 Controller Status .............................................................................................................................................................. 247
5. 3. 2 User Interface .................................................................................................................................................................... 247
5. 3. 3 Backup & Restore ............................................................................................................................................................ 249
5. 4 Migration ...................................................................................................................................................................252
5. 4. 1 Site Migration ..................................................................................................................................................................... 252
5. 4. 2 Controller Migration ........................................................................................................................................................ 257
5. 5 Auto Backup ............................................................................................................................................................265
6.Configure and Monitor Controller-Managed Devices
6. 1 Introduction to the Devices Page ...................................................................................................................269
6. 2 Configure and Monitor the Gateway ..............................................................................................................273
6. 2. 1 Configure the Gateway ................................................................................................................................................. 273
6. 2. 2 Monitor the Gateway ...................................................................................................................................................... 286
6. 3 Configure and Monitor Switches .....................................................................................................................287
6. 3. 1 Configure Switches ........................................................................................................................................................ 287
6. 3. 2 Monitor Switches ............................................................................................................................................................. 313
6. 4 Configure and Monitor APs ...............................................................................................................................318
6. 4. 1 Configure APs .................................................................................................................................................................... 318
6. 4. 2 Monitor APs ........................................................................................................................................................................ 330
7.Monitor and Manage the Clients
7. 1 Manage Wired and Wireless Clients in Clients Page ...............................................................................344
7. 1. 1 Introduction to Clients Page ...................................................................................................................................... 344
7. 1. 2 Using the Clients Table to Monitor and Manage the Clients ................................................................... 344
7. 1. 3 Using the Properties Window to Monitor and Manage the Clients ...................................................... 346
7. 2 Manage Client Authentication in Hotspot Manager .................................................................................351
7. 2. 1 Dashboard ........................................................................................................................................................................... 351
7. 2. 2 Authorized Clients .......................................................................................................................................................... 352
7. 2. 3 Vouchers .............................................................................................................................................................................. 352
7. 2. 4 Local Users ........................................................................................................................................................................ 355
7. 2. 5 Form Auth Data ................................................................................................................................................................. 359
7. 2. 6 Operators ............................................................................................................................................................................. 359
8.Monitor the Network
8. 1 View the Status of Network with Dashboard ..............................................................................................363
8. 1. 1 Page Layout of Dashboard ......................................................................................................................................... 363
8. 1. 2 Explanation of Widgets ................................................................................................................................................. 365
8. 2 View the Statistics of the Network .................................................................................................................378
8. 2. 1 Performance ....................................................................................................................................................................... 378
8. 2. 2 Switch Statistics .............................................................................................................................................................. 381
8. 3 Monitor the Network with Map .........................................................................................................................384
8. 3. 1 Topology ............................................................................................................................................................................... 384
8. 3. 2 Heat Map............................................................................................................................................................................... 386
8. 3. 3 Device Map .......................................................................................................................................................................... 391
8. 3. 4 Site Map ................................................................................................................................................................................ 394
8. 4 Monitor the Network with Reports .................................................................................................................397
8. 5 View the Statistics During Specified Period with Insight .......................................................................399
8. 5. 1 Known Clients .................................................................................................................................................................... 399
8. 5. 2 Past Connections ............................................................................................................................................................ 400
8. 5. 3 Past Portal Authorizations .......................................................................................................................................... 401
8. 5. 4 Switch Status ..................................................................................................................................................................... 402
8. 5. 5 Port Forwarding Status ................................................................................................................................................. 406
8. 5. 6 VPN Status........................................................................................................................................................................... 407
8. 5. 7 Routing Table ..................................................................................................................................................................... 410
8. 5. 8 Dynamic DNS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 411
8. 5. 9 Rogue APs ........................................................................................................................................................................... 411
8. 6 View and Manage Logs ....................................................................................................................................... 414
8. 6. 1 Alerts ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 415
8. 6. 2 Events ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 416
8. 6. 3 Notifications ........................................................................................................................................................................ 417
8. 7 Monitor the Network with Tools ...................................................................................................................... 423
8. 7. 1 Network Check .................................................................................................................................................................. 423
8. 7. 2 Packet Capture ................................................................................................................................................................. 424
8. 7. 3 Terminal ................................................................................................................................................................................. 425
9.Manage Accounts of the SDN Controller
9. 1 Introduction to User Accounts......................................................................................................................... 428
9. 2 Create and Manage Custom Account Roles .............................................................................................. 428
9. 3 Manage and Create Local User Accounts .................................................................................................. 430
9. 3. 1 Edit the Main Administrator Account .................................................................................................................... 430
9. 3. 2 Create and Manage Other Local Accounts ...................................................................................................... 430
9. 4 Manage and Create Cloud User Accounts ................................................................................................. 433
9. 4. 1 Set Up the Cloud Main Administrator ................................................................................................................... 433
9. 4. 2 Create and Manage Other Cloud Accounts ..................................................................................................... 433
10.Manage Customer Networks in MSP Mode
10. 1 Quick Start ............................................................................................................................................................... 437
10. 1. 1 Enable the MSP Mode ................................................................................................................................................... 437
10. 1. 2 Add and Manage Customers .................................................................................................................................... 438
10. 1. 3 Assign and Manage Licenses ................................................................................................................................... 439
10. 1. 4 Add Sites and Devices .................................................................................................................................................. 440
10. 2 Add and Manage Accounts ............................................................................................................................... 441
10. 2. 1 Configure Role Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 441
10. 2. 2 Manage the Main Administrator Account .......................................................................................................... 443
10. 2. 3 Add New MSP User Accounts .................................................................................................................................. 444
10. 3 Manage System Settings ................................................................................................................................... 447
10. 3. 1 Configure MSP Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 447
10. 3. 2 Export for Support ........................................................................................................................................................... 452
10. 3. 3 Export Data .......................................................................................................................................................................... 452
Appendix 1: Omada APP
1 Install Omada App on the Mobile Device .................................................................................................... 455
2 Manage Your Network in Standalone Mode ............................................................................................. 455
3 Manage Your Network in Controller Mode ................................................................................................ 458
3. 1 Locally Manage Your Devices Using the Omada App................................................................................. 458
3. 2 Remotely Manage Your Devices Using the Omada App ........................................................................... 461
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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:
• 1. 1 Overview
• 1. 2 Core Components
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1. 1 Overview
Omada SDN Controller Solution is designed to provide business-class networking solutions for
demanding, high-traffic environments such as campuses, hotels, malls, and offices. It simplifies
deploying and managing large-scale enterprise networks and offers easy maintenance, ongoing
monitoring, and flexible scalability.
This figure shows a sample architecture of an Omada SDN enterprise network:
Router
Site C
Site B
Site A
Site E
Site D
Switch
AP AP AP
AP
Router
Switch
AP APAP
Router
APAP
Switch
APAP
Router
Switch
Switch
Router
AP APAP
Unied
Management from
One Interface
Gateways
Switches
Access Points
Site A Site B Site C Site D Site E
SDN Controller
The interconnected elements that work together to deliver a unified enterprise network include: 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.
The SDN Controller is a command center and management platform at the heart of the 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 over-provisioning.
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1. 2 Core Components
An Omada SDN network consists of the following core components:
■ SDN Controller — A command center and management platform at the heart of 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 — Satisfy the mainstream Wi-Fi Standard and address your high-density access
needs with TP-Link’s innovation to help you build the versatile and reliable wireless network for all
business applications.
SDN Controller
Tailored to different needs and budgets, Omada SDN Controller offers diverse deployment solutions.
Omada Software Controller, Hardware Controller, and Cloud-Based Controller each has their own set
of advantages and applications.
■ Omada Software Controller
Omada Software Controller can be hosted on any computers with Windows or Linux systems on
your network.
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Internet
SafeStream Gateway
JetStream Switch
Access Points
Software Controller
...
■ Omada Hardware Controller
Omada Hardware Controller is the management device which is pre-installed with Omada Software
Controller. You just need to purchase the device, then the built-in software controller is ready to
use. About the size of a mobile phone, the device is easy to deploy and install on your network.
Access Points
Hardware Controller
Internet
SafeStream Gateway
JetStream Switch
...
■ Omada Cloud-Based Controller
Omada Cloud controller is deployed on the Omada Cloud server, providing paid license service
with tiered pricing. With paid licenses bound to the devices on the controller, you can configure
and manage the devices via the cloud Service. And you need not purchase an additional hardware
device or install the software on the host.
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Cloud Server
Cloud Controller
Internet
SafeStream Gateway
JetStream Switch
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.
Gateways
TP-Link’s Omada 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 SDN network. Moreover,
the router provides a 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.
Please check the Omada Cloud SDN Platform Compatibility List for more information.
Switches
TP-Link’s JetStream Switch provides high-performance and enterprise-level security strategies and
lots of advanced features, which is ideal access-edge for the SDN network.
Managing the switch centrally through Omada SDN Controller is available on certain models only.
Please check the Omada Cloud SDN Platform Compatibility List for more information.
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 SDN network.
Managing the access points centrally through Omada SDN Controller is available on certain models
only. Please check the Omada Cloud SDN Platform Compatibility List for more information.
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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:
• 2. 1 Set Up Your Software Controller
• 2. 2 Set Up Your Hardware Controller
• 2. 3 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 the Software Controller:
1 ) Determine the network topology.
2 ) Install the Software Controller.
3 ) Start and log in to the controller.
2. 1. 1 Determine the Network Topology
The network topology that you create for the 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
Access PointsSoftware Controller
Unied
Management from
One Interface
Gateways
Switches
Access Points
Site A Site B Site C Site D Site E
SDN Controller
Note:
When using the Omada SDN Controller, we recommend that you deploy the full topology with Omada-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 the 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 the 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
Software Controller.
â– Hardware Requirements
To guarantee operational stability, 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: 16 GB RAM or more.
â– 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).
â– Install the Software Controller
Download the installation file of Software Controller from the https://www.tp-link.com/support/
download/omada-software-controller. Then follow the instructions to install the controller. After a
successful installation, a shortcut icon of the 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 Software Controller.
â– Hardware Requirements
To guarantee operational stability, 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: 16 GB RAM or more.
â– 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.
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Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox 32 (or above), Google Chrome 37 (or above), Opera 24 (or above), or
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 (or above).
â– Install the Software Controller
Download the installation file of Software Controller from the https://www.tp-link.com/support/
download/omada-software-controller. Check the prerequisites and follow the steps based on your
file version to install the controller.
• Prerequisites for installing
To successfully install the Software Controller, ensure that you have performed the following
tasks before your installation:
a. Ensure that the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) has been installed in your system. The controller
requires that the system has Java 8 installed. Download the file according to your operating
system from https://www.java.com/download/linux_manual.jsp 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.
b. 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
https://www.mongodb.com/try/download and follow the instructions to install the MongoDB.
c. 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
a. Make sure your PC is running in the root mode. You can use this command to enter root mode:
sudo
b. Extract the tar.gz file using the command:
tar zxvf Omada_Controller_vx.x.x_linux_x64_targz.tar.gz
c. Install the Controller using the command:
sudo bash ./install.sh
• Install the .deb file
a. Make sure your PC is running in the root mode. You can use this command to enter root mode:
sudo
b. Install the .deb file using the command:
dpkg -i Omada_Controller_vx.x.x_linux_x64.deb
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.
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a. tpeap start — Start the controller, use the command.
b. tpeap stop — Stop running the Controller.
c. 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 the Controller to run as a user (it runs as root by default) you should modify OMADA_USER
value in bin/control.sh.
• To uninstall the 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 Software Controller
Launch the Software Controller and follow the instructions to complete basic configurations, and then
you can log in to the management interface.
Launch the Software Controller
Double-click the icon and the following window will pop up. After a while, your web browser will
automatically open.
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Note:
• If your browser does not open automatically, click Launch. 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.
Complete Basic Configurations
In the web browser, you can see the configuration page. Follow the setup wizard to complete the basic
settings for the Controller.
1. Click Let’s Get Started.
2. Set up controller access settings.
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a. Create an Administrator username and password for login to the controller. Specify the email
address for resetting your password in case that you forget the password. After logging into the
Controller, set a mail server so that you can receive emails and reset your password. For how to
set a mail server, refer to 8. 6. 3 Notifications.
b. If you want to access the controller to manage networks remotely, enable Cloud Access, and
bind your TP-Link ID to your Controller. For more details about cloud access, please refer to 5. 2
Manage Your Controller Remotely via Cloud Access.
c. Read and agree to TP-Link’s Terms of Use.
d. Click Next.
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