Contents

Introduction

Requirements

Configuration

Conclusion

QA

Introduction

This article introduces the basic configuration and usage of the Flex Bridge 5 on the Omada Controller.

Requirements

• Flex Bridge 5
• Omada Network (Software Controller / Hardware Controller / Cloud-Based Controller, v6.2 and above)

Configuration

Step 1. Install and adopt the devices. For the installation and configuration of the Flex Bridge 5, please refer to: How to establish a point-to-point connection with EAP-Bridge, Flex Bridge 5_Installation Guide.

After the main AP is adopted, the client AP in the same group with the same pairing code will be automatically adopted as well in two hours. You can check the remaining pairing time or stop automatic paring on the Device>Manage Device>Overview>Pairing Window page of main AP.

Step 2. After the device is adopted, a management WLAN will be automatically created. It is an unencrypted SSID mainly used for device management and is not recommended for internet access.
Note: Disabling Management Radio will terminate wireless management access. Only wired clients can manage the device.

Step 3. You can change the management method of the bridge device on the Bridge page.

DIP Switch: It is enabled by default, and the client AP can only be adopted when the pairing code is consistent with that of the main AP.

While adopting the device, if DIP Switch is enabled and the pairing code of the Client AP does not match:

While adopting the device, if DIP Switch is disabled:

TDMA: TMDA can meet the requirements of bridge P2MP scenarios, efficiently scheduling each Client AP to access the Main AP in an orderly manner, thereby achieving optimal resource utilization.

Each client AP can choose three priority levels: Low Mode, Basic Mode, High Mode.

The higher the priority, the higher the average throughput of the Client AP and the lower the average latency.

Conclusion

This article introduces how to adopt and how to configure the management settings of client APs on Omada controller.

Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.

QA

Q1: Can I access the wireless network using the SSID of Management WLAN created by flex bridge?

A1: Managing WLAN is primarily used for device management through association. It is not recommended, as many wireless-related configurations are not applicable to bridge devices. It is suggested to adopt an AP in the network for a better wireless network experience.