JetStream L2/L2+ Managed Switch
19Conguration
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Use the console port to access the switch. When using the console port, start the terminal emulation 
program (such as the Hyper Terminal) on the PC and configure the terminal emulation program as 
follows:
Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control
38400 bps 8 None 1 None
For the detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide and CLI Guide. The guides can be found on 
the download center of our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/download-center.html
Note: 
For certain devices, you may need to change the password the rst time you log in, which will 
better protect your network and devices.
4.3  Controller Mode
Controller Mode applies to the large scale network with mass devices. All devices can be centrally 
configured and monitored via Omada Hardware Controller or Omada Software Controller. 
Note: 
Before the following congurations, make sure the switch can access the internet. When using 
Omada Software/Hardware Controller, make sure the switch and the controller are in the same 
subnet. Typically, the switch obtains IP address from the DHCP server. You can check the 
switch’s IP address on the DHCP server.
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Via Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300)
Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300) is a good alternative if you have no spare PC to keep 
running Omada Software Controller in the network. It needs to be purchased additionally. Follow the 
steps below to configure the Omada Hardware Controller.
Figure 4-2  Manage the network via Omada Software/Hardware Controller
Switch
Router
Omada Hardware Controller
(OC200/OC300)
EAP
EAP EAP
Note: 
•  Before you start, be sure to power up and connect your devices according to the topology figure.