How to configure Standalone Mesh on Omada Wi-Fi Gateway

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07-09-2024

Contents

Configuration for Standalone Web

Configuration for Omada App

Conclusion

Objective

This article introduces how to configure Standalone Mesh on Omada Wi-Fi Gateway via Standalone Web or Omada App.

Requirements

Omada Gateway series
Omada AP
Omada App

Introduction

For an Omada Wi-Fi Gateway (such as ER706W) supporting Standalone Mesh, you can configure the mesh function via Standalone Web or Omada App. The detailed steps for the two configuration methods are as follows. Please note that you need to ensure that the Gateway works in standalone mode and is connected to the Internet.

Configuration

Configuration for Standalone Web

Step 1. Before configuring the mesh function on an Omada Wi-Fi Gateway, first enable Cloud-Based Controller Management as follows: log in standalone web, go to System Tools > Controller Settings, enable Cloud-Based Controller Management, and tick the Privacy Policy checkbox. Save the settings, then the Connection Status should be online.

Step 2. Go to Wireless > Mesh. Click Go to Login and log in with your TP-Link ID.

If you don't have a TP-Link ID, sign up one first. After setting up the mesh network, you will be able to manage the network remotely via Omada App.

Step 3. Click Let’s Get Started. The Gateway will act as the mesh root to scan for available mesh APs around.

Note: Your Omada APs may require a firmware update to support Standalone Mesh feature and should be set to factory default settings.

Step 4. Select the Gateway and mesh APs, then click Add Device. The Gateway will add the APs to form a mesh network.

Step 5. Create the Username and Password for the device account. Click Next. This username and password will be applied to all the mesh devices including the Gateway and overwrite their original usernames and passwords.

Step 6. Set the SSID, Password and Band for the mesh network. You can clone the original SSID of the Gateway if you have created one. The default encryption method is WPA2-Personal.

Step 7. Click Next to apply the settings. Now you can enjoy your mesh network.

Note: All the wireless settings will be moved to the “Mesh” page after the mesh network is created. The original “Wireless Settings” page will disappear.

Configuration for Omada App

Step 1. Download and install the Omada App on your phone.

The Omada App is available on APP Store and Google Play. The following steps use the iOS Omada APP as an example.

Step 2. Log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don't have a TP-Link ID, sign up one first.

Step 3. Go to Standalone Mode and tap Switch to Mesh Management.

Step 4. Tap Gateways, then tap Create. Set the Network Name and tap Next.

Step 5. Power on the Gateway and connect it to the Internet. Connect the phone to the Gateway’s wireless network using its default SSID, then tap I have connected. The app will scan for available APs around.

Note: Your Omada APs may require a firmware update to support Standalone Mesh feature and should be set to factory default settings.

Step 6. Select the Gateway and mesh APs, then add them to the mesh network. Create the username and password for these devices.

Step 7. Set the SSID and Password for the devices in this mesh network. Tap Next to apply settings and finish the setup. Now you can enjoy your mesh network.