In the era of smart mobile devices, WiFi has become a necessity for restaurants and cafes everywhere. Customers want to check out the news and send messages to friends, even while dining or lounging with a latte. When customers share their experiences online, businesses can also benefit from sharing promotional content and enhancing social media profiles.
TP-Link Omada SDN solution empowers restaurant owners to create a modern and compelling in-store experience for every customer, while gaining acknowledgment from catering markets around the world.
Network Requirements
- Provide powerful wired and wireless networks to both customers and employees, and offer stable WiFi for the online food ordering system.
- Provide reliable wired networks for 24-hour surveillance in the restaurants, cafe and more.
- Offer advertising and promotional contents to customers connecting to the networks.
- Provide various authentication methods such as vouchers for different situations.
- Elegant appearance to blend with the indoor decoration.
- Simple network management and convenient equipment maintenance.
Typical Solution Topology
*Omada Hardware Controller and Omada Software Controller can also be replaced with the Omada Cloud-Based Controller
Solution Benefits
Boost Business with a Customized Page
Captive Portal provides direct exposure to promotional information and other marketing content while securing network access for guests.
Stable WiFi Coverage
Keeps your wireless online ordering system available everywhere with high-speed full WiFi coverage.
High-Density WiFi Deployment
Omada WiFi 6 and WiFi 5 APs improve efficiency and ensure top-tier performance for your restaurant and café with high-density clients.
Seamless Roaming for Uninterrupted Streaming
Ensure your customers enjoy uninterrupted streaming when moving around by switching clients automatically to the access points with the optimal signal.
Know Customers with Easy Network Monitoring
See the real-time network status, or even track the key data of customers for better business results with an easy-to-use dashboard.
Easy Centralized Management
Centrally manage your access points, switches, routers, and more, anywhere, anytime—all controlled from a single easy-to-use interface.
Stable High-Speed Wired Connections
2.5 G or 1 G Ethernet wired connections are provided for office computers, internet café computers, front desks, access points, and IP cameras.
Easy Installation and Deployment
Easy mount construction; PoE support; and a refined, minimalist appearance allow for easy installation and deployment.
Product Recommendations
DownloadHigh-Performance Solutions
| Products | Models | Deployment | Features |
| Routers | TL-ER7206 | Machine room | 5× GE RJ45 ports + 1× Gigabit SFP ports; Up to 4 WAN ports; Firewall; VPN; |
| Switches | TL-SG3210XHP-M2 | Machine room | 8× 2.5 G 802.3af/at PoE RJ45 ports; 2× 10 G SFP+ slots; 240 W PoE budget |
| TL-SG2428P | Machine room | 24× Gigabit 802.3af/at PoE RJ45 ports; 4× Gigabit SFP slots; 250 W PoE budget | |
| TL-SG3428X | Office area, checkout counter, internet café computers |
24× Gigabit RJ45 ports; 4× 10 G SFP+ slots | |
| Ceiling Mount APs | EAP660 HD | High-density environments (lobby, restaurant, café) |
WiFi 6 (11AX) improves efficiency in high-density environments; Up to 3,600 Mbps WiFi speed; 1× 2.5 G RJ45 port; Seamless roaming; Captive portal; Supports 802.3at PoE |
| EAP245 | Other indoor areas | Long-range indoor coverage; Dual-band 11AC WiFi with speeds of up to 1,750 Mbps; Seamless roaming; Captive portal; Supports 802.3af and Passive PoE |
Note: the above products are all supported by Omada SDN, and ZTP, Remotely and Quickly Troubleshooting and Centralized Cloud Management are supported.
DownloadCost-Effective Solutions
| Products | Models | Deployment | Features |
| Routers | TL-R605 | Machine room | 5× GE RJ45 ports; Up to 4 WAN ports; Firewall; VPN |
| Switches | TL-SG2428P | Machine room | 24× Gigabit 802.3af/at PoE RJ45 ports; 4× Gigabit SFP slots; 250 W PoE budget |
| TL-SG2210P | Machine room | 8× Gigabit 802.3af/at PoE RJ45 ports; 2× Gigabit SFP slots; 61 W PoE budget | |
| TL-SG2008 | Office area, meeting room | 8× Gigabit RJ45 ports | |
| Ceiling Mount APs | EAP620 HD | High-density environments (lobby, restaurant, café) |
WiFi 6 (11AX) improves efficiency in high-density environments; Up to 1,800 Mbps WiFi; Seamless roaming; Captive portal; Supports 802.3at PoE |
| EAP115 | Other indoor areas | Long-range indoor coverage; 300 Mbps WiFi; Captive portal; Supports 802.3af PoE |
Note: the above products are all supported by Omada SDN, and ZTP, Remotely and Quickly Troubleshooting and Centralized Cloud Management are supported.
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“The newly updated network infrastructure is performing well, and Texas Roadhouse is experiencing no crashes with their POS systems as they were previously, which saves a lot of unnecessary cost causing by POS system crush before.” -
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“TP-Link Omada’s solution provides the same Wi-Fi performance at a much better price, which works within our budget much better. TP-Link Omada helps us provide much better Wi-Fi than before. This improves our service substantially and our reputation among customers.” —Mr. Ben Leung, IT Engineer of the restaurant.
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