TP-Link TL-SG2218 - 4.3 Controller Mode

JetStream Smart Switch
12Conguration
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 congurations, 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 Hardware Controller
Switch
Router
Clients
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.
• A DHCP server (typically a router with DHCP function enabled) is required to assign IP addresses to
the EAPs and clients in your local network.
• Omada Controller must have network access to your Omada devices (the router, switch, or EAPs) in
order to find, adopt, and manage them.
1. Find the IP address of the router. Open the command line on your PC and enter ipconfig. In the
result list, find the Default Gateway, which is also the IP address of the router.
2. Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of the router. Log into the router’s web page, and
both the username and password are admin by default. Then go to Network > LAN > DHCP Client
List to find the IP address of your controller according to its MAC address.
3. Enter the IP address of the your controller in the address bar to open its web page.
4. On the Omada Controller’s web page, follow the wizard to complete the quick setup.
5. After the quick setup, the login page appears. Enter the username and password you have created
and click Log in. Then you can further configure the controller.
6. If you want to manage the devices reomotely, follow the next steps:
a. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller. By default, Cloud Access is enabled.
Make sure that the Cloud LED is flashing slowly.