Omada Cloud-Based Controller
Omada Cloud Standard
- 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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Cloud-Based ControllerA Professional Omada SDN Controller Existing in the Cloud
Centralized Management for Access Points,
Switches, and Gateways
The Omada Cloud-Based Controller, existing entirely in the cloud for the Omada Software-Defined Networking (SDN) platform, provides 100% centralized
cloud management of Omada access points, Omada switches, and Omada gateways—all controlled from a single interface. There is no additional hardware controller investment and installation on customer premises required.
- Exists Entirely in the Cloud
- Unlimited Centralized Management Scale*
- No Additional Hardware Controller Investment
- No Installation on Customer Premises
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3. Bind the devices
Cloud with Higher Efficiency—Zero-Touch Provisioning
Omada zero-touch deployment allows for remote deployment and configuration of multi-site networks, so there’s no need to send out an engineer for on-site configuration. Omada Cloud ensures efficient deployment at a lower cost.
Plug in on-site and connect the Omada devices to the internet
Enroll the devices through your Omada Cloud Dashboard
Devices automatically obtain the configuration file from the cloud
Enjoy 100% remote provisioning and cloud management
Cloud with Higher Security—User Privacy Protection
TP-Link Omada separates network management data from user data, with no user traffic passing through the cloud, to ensure better protection of users’ privacy.
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.
Easy and Intelligent Network Monitoring
The intuitive dashboard provides real-time network status, tracks usage, traffic distribution, and logs abnormal events. IT admins can quickly view topology, receive warnings, and resolve issues at a glance.
Comprehensive Tools for Simplified Network Maintenance
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Wi-Fi Heatmap Simulator
Simulate wireless coverage on-site to create an optimal Wi-Fi solution. Identify the ideal number and placement of APs based on coverage needs.†
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Auto Channel Selection and Power Adjustment
Provides powerful wireless performance while greatly reducing Wi-Fi interference by automatically adjusting the channel settings and transmission power levels of neighboring APs in the same network.†
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Batch Management, Multi-Site Management, and Remote Firmware Updates
Improve network maintenance without needing to configure on-site or manage devices one by one.
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Powerful Scheduling
Maintain your network easily with more agile and effective processing. No manual tasks required.
Backup Schedule†Reboot Schedule†Upgrade Schedule†Wi-Fi SchedulePoE Schedule†Channel Adjustment Schedule† -
Visual Network Report for Convenient Summaries
Enables service providers to effortlessly share network service quality with customers through detailed reports. IT administrators can also efficiently summarize and report network performance.†
Email NotificationAutomated Periodic Report
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.
Greater Convenience with the Omada App
Remotely access and configure your whole network with a tap of your phone from anywhere in the world.
| Features | Omada Cloud-Based Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Version with Device License | ||
| Management | Batch Configuration | √ |
| Unlimited Management Scale | √ | |
| Multi-Level Management Roles | √ | |
| Add Offline | √ | |
| Monitoring | Refresh Frequency of Monitoring Pages | 15 seconds |
| Unified Monitoring | √ | |
| System Logs | √ | |
| Security | Security Functions (ACL/URL Filtering/Attack Defense) |
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| Authentication (Portal/802.1x/MAC Auth/PPSK) |
√ | |
| Portal (No authentication, Simple password, Voucher, Local user, Form Auth) |
√ | |
| Portal (External Portal Server, External Radius Server) |
√ | |
| Portal (Hotspot-Radius, SMS, and more) |
√ | |
| Functions | Wireless Functions (Mesh/Fast Roaming/Band steering) |
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| Wired Functions (VPN/Load Balance/Policy Routing/Bandwidth Control/Session Limit/IGMP Snooping/Storm Control/DPI/IPS) |
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| Schedule Related Functions (WLAN Schedule/PoE Schedule/Reboot Schedule/Upgrade Schedule) |
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| Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) | √ | |
| Import Settings | √ | |
| Export Settings | √ | |
| Automatic Channel Selection | √ | |
| Automatic Transmission Power Adjustment | √ | |
| CLI | √ | |
| Diagnostic Tools | √ | |
| RF Scan | √ | |
| Wi-Fi Heatmap | √ | |
| Network Report | √ | |
| Portal Page Background | √ | |
Choose the Right Controller that Fits Your Business
| Omada Cloud-Based Controller | Omada On-Premises Controller | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omada Cloud Essentials | Omada Cloud Standard | Software Controller | Hardware Controller | |
| Pricing | Free | Device License Fee | Requires Constant PC/Server Operation; Free Cloud Access | Hardware Cost for Every Site; 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 Hardware Investment • Flexible On-premises and Cloud Management |
• No Need to Keep Your PC Running • Flexible On-premises and Cloud Management |
| Designed for | • Surveillance Networks • Hostels • Villas / Big Houses • Small Offices |
• Medium / Large Multi-site Networks • Hotels, Schools, Retail, MDU, Medium to Large Offices |
• Medium/Large Local Networks • Hotels, Schools, Retail, MDU, Medium to Large Offices |
• Small/Medium Local Networks • Hotels, Retail, MDU, Small to Medium Offices and Schools |
| Management Scale | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited** (Recommend: ≤ 10,000 devices) |
100~1,000 Devices |
| Zero-Touch Provisioning | √ | √ | - | - |
| MSP Mode for Multi-Customer Management | - | √ | √ | - |
| Automatic WLAN Optimization | - | √ | √ | √ |
| MANAGEMENT | |
|---|---|
| Omada App | Yes |
| Centralized Management | • Unlimited centralized management scale• Centrally manage Omada access points, Omada switches, and Omada gatewaysNote: Go to www.tp-link.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 |
§The Omada Cloud-Based Controller offers the Essentials version of cloud services for free, while the Standard version, which includes advanced features, requires a license. Refer to https://www.tp-link.com/omada/omada-cloud-essentials/ for differences between the Essentials version and the Standard version.
†Supported by Omada Cloud Standard version.
*Go to https://www.tp-link.com/omada-cloud-based-controller/product-list/ to confirm the models compatible with the Omada Cloud-Based Controller (Standard version). Go to https://www.tp-link.com/omada-cloud-essentials/product-list/ to confirm the models compatible with the Omada Cloud-Based Controller (Essentials version).
**The actual management scale of the Omada Software Controller depends on the PC/server's hardware specifications.