How to get sarted with Standalone Access Points without Omada Controller

Contents

Objective

Requirements

Introduction

Limitations of Using Omada APs without an Omada Controller

Set up a Standalone Omada AP

Common Troubleshooting

Objective

This article introduces Standalone Access Points without an Omada Controller.

Requirements

• Omada AP

Introduction

Omada APs can work independently without an Omada Controller. However, the Standalone APs have limited functionality. Some advanced features, such as Voucher and Fast Roaming, are unavailable for configuration. For a small network with only a few Omada APs (typically less than three APs), if only basic functionality is required, you can configure and manage your Omada APs separately without an Omada Controller.

For full functionality and highly scalable networks, we recommend using an Omada Controller to set up your Omada APs, which can also provide centralized cloud management and key benefits such as Auto Backup, Upgrade Schedule, and other advanced features. Check out Getting Started with an Omada Controller for more details.

Limitations of Using Omada APs without an Omada Controller

Please note the following limitations when setting up Omada APs without an Omada Controller.

• Each Omada AP needs to be configured and managed separately.
• Cloud management is not supported, and Omada APs can only be configured and managed on the local network.
• Some advanced features are not available in the Standalone configuration, including:

Mesh

Fast Roaming (802.11k/v/r)

AI Roaming

Portal: Hotspot (Voucher, SMS, RADIUS, Form Auth), External Portal/LDAP Server.

PPSK (with/without RADIUS)

Multicast/Broadcast Management

RSSI Threshold

WLAN Optimization

ACL

URL Filtering

mDNS

Reboot Schedule

Upgrade Schedule

Set up a Standalone Omada AP

Two methods are available for configuring an AP without an Omada Controller for basic wireless functionality: using the Omada app or a web browser. Check out Getting Started without an Omada Controller for more details.

Common Troubleshooting

Setting up a Standalone AP is simple, but sometimes you may encounter some problems. Please refer to the following suggestions.

1. Unable to power on the Omada AP.

1) Ensure you use the correct power supply to power your AP. Check the specifications on the product label or on the official TP-Link website to confirm.

2) Ensure you connect your AP to the power supply unit correctly.

3) Ensure a good connection between your AP and the power supply unit. If possible, try a different cable and power outlet.

4) Contact Technical Support for further assistance if it does not work.

2. Unable to find the default SSID of the AP on my mobile devices.

1) Ensure that your AP has been properly powered on.

2) Ensure that you have the correct SSID name. Check the AP’s default SSIDs printed on the product label.

3) Ensure that your AP is in factory default settings. See How to Reset Devices to Factory Defaults to reset your AP and try again.

4) Contact Technical Support for further assistance if it still does not work.

3. Unable to get internet access from the Omada AP.

The AP should receive a valid IP address from your ISP router or gateway to share the Internet over Wi-Fi. If you cannot get internet access from the AP, please first confirm that the ISP router or gateway is functioning correctly to assign IP addresses to other devices and provide Internet access. Then try the following suggestions:

1) Ensure your AP is hardwired to the router/gateway using an Ethernet LAN cable.

2) Ensure that your AP receives a valid IP address from the router/gateway. Use the Omada App to check this. If the Omada App cannot find your AP or your AP is receiving the fallback IP address (192.168.0.254), check your network configuration.

3) Reset your AP to factory default settings and check again. See How to Reset Devices to Factory Defaults.

4) Contact Technical Support for further assistance if it does not work.

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