Omada Cloud-Based Controller

The Networking Module of Omada Central

  • Exists Entirely in the Cloud: No additional hardware controller investment and installation on customer premises.
  • Unlimited Centralized Management Scale: Centralized management for unlimited Omada access points, Omada switches, and Omada gateways.*
  • Zero-Touch Provisioning: There’s no need to send out an engineer for on-site configuration.
  • Auto Channel Selection and Power Adjustment: Provides powerful wireless performance while greatly reducing Wi-Fi interference.
  • Omada App Support: Use cloud access to manage via the Omada app from anywhere, anytime.
  • Easy and Intelligent Network Monitoring: The easy-to-use dashboard makes it simple to see the real-time network status and traffic distribution.

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Omada Cloud-Based Controller

A Cloud Platform for Centralized
Management of Access Points, Switches,
and Gateways

  • Essentials: A Free and Easy Version for Small Businesses
  • Standard: Paid Licenses with Advanced Features for SMBs

The Omada Cloud-Based Controller is a cloud-based platform for centralized management of Omada networking systems. No additional hardware controller or on-premises installation is required. As the management hub, it simplifies setup, management, maintenance, and troubleshooting — helping you expand your business and maximize profits.

Omada Cloud-Based Controller
Internet
Omada Gateway
NVR
Omada PoE Switch
Omada
Access Point
Cloud
Web Browser
or
Omada App
Cameras
Omada Wireless Bridge
Remote Camera
  • Exists Entirely in the Cloud.
    No On-Premises Installation Needed

  • No Additional Hardware Controller Investment

  • Manage and Monitor Anytime via App or Web

  • Unlimited Management Scale for Multiple Sites

  • Flexible Plan Options to Suit Your Business

  • Comprehensive Managed Portfolio: Gateways, Switches, and APs

  • Super-Easy Setup with Automatic Device Identification and ZTP

  • Topology, Site Map, and Troubleshooting Tools for
    High-Efficiency Maintenance

Easy Remote Setup with Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP)

Scan the device S/N code to add devices without unboxing. Pre-configure networks remotely, eliminating the need for on-site IT experts and saving manpower.

Cloud with Higher Reliability—SLA Availability

Higher reliability is guaranteed with 99.9% SLA availability, 24/7 automated fault detection, geographically isolated backup servers, and reliable product quality. Your network functions even if management traffic is interrupted.

Higher Reliability

99.9%
SLA Availability

Geographically Isolated
Backup Servers

24/7
Automated Fault Detection

Reliable Products
High Quality

AWS-Based Reliability

Omada Cloud, hosted on AWS servers and maintained by the TP-Link team around the clock, ensures high availability and robust security.

Easy and Intelligent Network Monitoring

The easy-to-use dashboard makes it easy to see your real-time network status; check network usage and traffic distribution; receive network condition logs, abnormal event warnings, and notifications; or even track key data for better business results. Network topology helps IT admins quickly see and troubleshoot connections at a glance.

√ Network Status Report
√ Traffic Distribution
√ Network Topology

Omada Offers Flexible Cloud Management Architecture

Increases Business Agility and Scalability

  Cloud-Based Controller On-Premises Controller (Hybrid Cloud)
  Omada Cloud Essentials Omada Cloud Standard Omada Hardware Controller Omada Software Controller
Pricing Free Device License Fee Hardware Cost for Every Site;
Free Cloud Access
Requires Constant PC/Server
Operation; Free Cloud Access
Characteristics

Easy Setup, Use, and
Maintenance

Essential Features without
the Complexity Required
by Larger-Scale Operations

Advanced Functions for
Professional and Comprehensive
Network Settings

No Need to Keep Your PC
Running

Flexible On-premises and Cloud
Management

No Hardware Investment

Flexible On-premises and Cloud
Management

Designed for

Surveillance Networking

Hostels

Villas / Big Houses

Small Offices

Medium / Large Multi-site
Networks

Hotels, Schools, Retail, MDU,
Medium to Large Offices

Small/Medium Local Networks

Hotels, Retail, MDU, Small to
Medium Offices and Schools

Medium/Large Local Networks

Hotels, Schools, Retail, MDU,
Medium to Large Offices

Management Scale Unlimited Unlimited 100~1,000 Devices Unlimited*
(Recommend: ≤ 10,000 devices)
Zero-Touch Provisioning
MSP Mode for Multi-Customer
Management
- -
Multi-User Privilege Assignment √**
Configuration
SD-WAN
Port Management
CLI -
VPN WireGuard VPN L2TP / PPTP / SSL / OpenVPN / IPSec / WireGuard VPN
Fast Roaming & Mesh
Security
Port Isolation & VLAN & Guest Wi-Fi
PPSK -
Portal
Authentication
Simple Password / Voucher / Form Auth / External Portal Server Simple Password / Voucher / Form Auth / Local User / SMS / Radius Server /
External LDAP Server / External Portal Server
ACL √ (Gateways)
IPS/IDS -
DPI -
Maintenance
Site Map
Topology
Troubleshooting SSH / Network Check / Terminal SSH / Network Check / Terminal / Packet Capture
Logs / Alerts Basic Advanced Advanced Advanced
Open API - √(OC200 doesn’t support)
WLAN Optimization -
Networking for CCTV
One-Click Port Isolation
One-Click Extend Mode
Cable Test
Remote Camera Reboot

Manually via PoE Port Management

Automatically via IntelliRecover

Manually via PoE Port Management

Automatically via IntelliRecover

Manually via PoE Port Management

Automatically via IntelliRecover

Manually via PoE Port Management

Automatically via IntelliRecover

IPC/NVR Recognition
QoS Basic Advanced Advanced Advanced
 

Management Features

Omada App Yes
Centralized Management • Unlimited centralized management scale
• Centrally manage Omada access points, Omada switches, and Omada gateways

Note: Go to www.omadanetworks.com/en/omada-cloud-based-controller/product-list/ to confirm which models are compatible with Omada Cloud-Based Controller
Cloud Access Yes
L3 Management Yes
Multi-site Management Yes
Zero-Touch Provisioning Yes
Management Features • Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
• Automatic Channel Selection
• Automatic Transmit Power Adjustment
• Multi-Site Management
• Multi-User Privilege Assignment
• Intelligent Network Monitoring
• Abnormal Event Warnings and Notifications
• WiFi Heatmap Simulator
• Network Summary Report
• Batch Configuration
• Batch Firmware Upgrading
• Reboot Schedule
• Captive Portal (Voucher, SMS, etc.)
• Automatic Device Discovery

*Actual management scale of the Omada Software Controller depends on the PC/server’s hardware specifications.
**All users are assigned with default network permissions. Customized permissions are not supported during configuration.
***Go to https://www.omadanetworks.com/omada-cloud-based-controller/product-list/ to confirm the models compatible with the Omada Cloud-Based Controller (Standard version). Go to https://www.omadanetworks.com/omada-cloud-essentials/product-list/ to confirm the models compatible with the Omada Cloud-Based Controller (Essentials version).