How to Configure Standalone Mesh on an Omada Wi-Fi Gateway

Contents

Objective

Requirements

Introduction

Configuration

Configuration for Standalone Web

Configuration for Omada App

Conclusion

Objective

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

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 to the standalone web UI, 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 login with your TP-Link ID.

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

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

Note: Your Omada APs may require a firmware update to support the 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. If you have created a gateway, you can clone its original SSID. The default encryption method is WPA2-Personal.

Step 7. Click Next to apply the settings. You can now enjoy your mesh network.

Note: After the mesh network is created, all the wireless settings will be moved to the “Mesh” page, and 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 the 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 for 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 nearby.

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

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

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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.

Conclusion

You have now successfully configured a Standalone Mesh on an Omada Wi-Fi Gateway.

To learn more about each function and configuration, please go to the Download Center to download the manual of your product.