TP-Link Omada ER7406 - Chapter 4 Software Configuration; For Common Gateways

Omada VPN Gateway
15 Software Conguration
Chapter 4 Software Configuration
4.1 For Common Gateways
The common gateway (e.g., ER7412-M2, ER8411, ER7406) supports two configuration options:
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Standalone Mode: Configure and manage the gateway by itself.
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Controller Mode: Configure and manage network devices centrally. It is recommended in large-scale
networks, which consist of a large number of devices such as access points, switches, and gateways.
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Standalone Mode
In Standalone Mode, use a computer to configure and manage the gateway.
Figure 4-1 Topology for Standalone Mode
Gateway PC
1. Connect a computer to a LAN port of the gateway with an RJ45 cable properly. If your computer is
configured with a fixed IP, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
2. Open a web browser and type the default management address 192 .168.0.1 in the address field of
the browser, then press the Enter key.
3. Create a username and a password for subsequent login attempts and for security.
4. Use the username and password set above to log in to the webpage.
5. After a successful login, you can configure the function by clicking the setup menu on the left side
of the screen.
Note:
Make sure the ports you select as WAN ports correspond to the real situation.
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/support/download/.
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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.
Option 1 Via Omada Hardware Controller
The Omada Hardware Controller (purchased separately) is a good alternative if you have no spare PC
to run the Omada Software Controller.
For more details, refer to the Installation Guide of your Omada Hardware Controller.