TP-Link Omada ER8411 - Chapter 4: Software Configuration; Standalone Configuration Mode; Controller Mode for Centralized Management

Omada VPN Router
10Software Conguration
Chapter 4 Software Configuration
The router supports two configuration options:
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Standalone Mode: Configure and manage the router 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 router.
Figure 4-1 Topology for Standalone Mode
Router PC
1. Connect a computer to a LAN port of the router with an RJ45 cable properly. If your computer
is configured with a fixed IP, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
2.
O
pen 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.
U
se 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.