tp-link ER7206 V1.60 Installation Guide
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Installation Guide
LED Explanation
Connection
Configuration
ER605 Modem
Internet
On: Power on Off: Power off
Power/PWR
Flashing: System running normally On/Off: System running abnormally
System/SYS
Note: For simplicity, we take ER605 as an example throughout this Guide.
2021 TP-Link 7106509327 REV2.0.0
Omada Gigabit VPN Router
Option 1: Standalone Mode 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.
2.
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.
1. For detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the router. The guide can be found on the download center of our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
Create a username and a password for subsequent login attempts and for security.
3.
Use the username and password set above to log in to the webpage.4.
After a successful login, you can configure the function by clicking the setup menu on the left side of the screen.
5.
Link/Act and 1000Mbps (for ER7206)
The router supports two configuration options: Standalone Mode: Configure and manage the router singly. Controller Mode: Configure and manage the network devices centrally. It is recommended in the large-scale network, which consists of mass devices such as access points, switches, and gateways.
Note: Use the charger provided in the package to power on the router.
On: Connecting to a device and running at 1000 Mbps Off: No device connected/connecting to a device but not running at 1000 Mbps On: Connecting to a device but no activity Off: No device connected to the corresponding port Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data
Router PC
In Standalone Mode, use a computer to configure and manage the router.
Link/Act (for ER605) | SFP WAN (for ER7206)
On: Connecting to a device but no activity Off: No device connected to the corresponding port Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data
Note: When the router is managed by a controller, configurations of the router will be overriden by the controller.
USB (for ER605) On: Connecting to a USB device Off: No USB device connected Flashing: Identifying the connected device
Safety Information
Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. Do not use any other chargers than those recommended. Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Place the device with its bottom surface downward.
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca/
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/.
EU Declaration of Conformity
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Option 2: Controller Mode
Switch
Router
EAP
Clients
Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300)
EAP EAP
Type1: Via Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300)
Switch
Router
EAP
Clients
Controller
Omada Software Controller running on the Host PC
EAP EAP
Omada Cloud Portal
4. (For Remote Management) You can remotely access and manage your controller via Omada Cloud Service.
3. 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.
2. On the Omada Controllers web page, follow the wizard to complete the quick setup.
1. As Omada Hardware Controller gets its IP address from the DHCP server of the router, we dont know its IP address explicitly. However, we can find it out on the routers DHCP client list.
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.
b. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Enter your TP-Link ID and password to log in. Click + Add Controller and choose Hardware Controller to add your controller. Then you can further configure the controller.
a. You need first 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.
b. Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of the router. Create a username and password, and log into the routers web page. Then go to Network > LAN > DHCP Client List to find the IP address of your controller according to its MAC address.
c. Enter the IP address of your controller in the address bar to open its web page.
1. On the PC with Windows OS or Linux OS, download the Omada Software Controller installation file from https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/omada-software-controller/.
2. Run the file and follow the wizard to install the Omada Software Controller. 3. Launch the Omada Software Controller and follow the step-by-step
instructions to complete the Quick Setup. After the wizard is finished, a login screen will appear.
4. Enter the username and password you created and click Log in. Then you can further configure the network.
a. Enable Cloud Access on the setting page on the controller and bind a TP-Link ID to your controller. If you have configured this in the setup wizard, skip the step.
b. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar.
c. Enter your TP-Link ID and password to log in. A list of controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can click Launch to further configure the controller.
After installing Omada Software Controller, you can remotely access the controller through Omada Cloud Portal. Follow the steps below.
For the detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the controller. The guide can be found on the download center of our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
Choose from the following two types of Omada Controller:
Type2: Via Omada Software Controller
With Omada App, you can also manage your controller at a local site or a remote site via your mobile device. Scan for Omada App Omada App
or
Omada App
Note: To download Omada Software Controller successfully, it is recommended to configure the routers network to access the internet. Refer to Standalone Mode to launch the management page and go to Network > WAN to complete the configuration.
Omada Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300) is a good alternative if you have no spare PC to keep running Omada Software Contr