TP-Link Omada

TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC.

About this app

Omada app is used for configuring and managing your Omada devices. You can change settings, monitor the network status and manage clients, all from the convenience of a smart phone or tablet.

STANDALONE MODE
Standalone mode is designed for managing EAPs or wireless routers right away without having to spend time configuring a controller. Each device is managed separately. This mode is recommended for networks which only have a few EAPs (or wireless routers) and require only basic functions, such as home network.

CONTROLLER MODE
Controller mode works together with a software Omada Controller or a hardware Cloud Controller, and is suitable for managing multiple devices (including gateways, switches and EAPs) centrally. Controller mode allows you to configure and automatically synchronize unified settings to the devices in the network. Compared to Standalone Mode, more configuration options are available and supports to manage more devices in Controller mode.
You can manage devices in Controller mode in two ways: via Local Access or Cloud Access. In Local Access mode, the Omada app can manage devices when the Controller and your mobile device are in the same subnet; in Cloud Access mode, the Omada app can access the Controller across the internet so you can manage your devices wherever you are.

Compatibility List:
The controller mode currently supports hardware cloud controllers (OC200 V1, OC300 V1), software Omada Controller v3.0.2 and above. (To experience more features support and more stable services, we recommend that you upgrade your controller to a new version).

Standalone Mode currently supports the following models (with latest firmware):
EAP245 (EU)/(US) V1
EAP225 (EU)/(US) V3/V2/V1
EAP115 (EU)/(US) V4/V2/V1
EAP110 (EU)/(US) V4/V2/V1
EAP225-Outdoor (EU)/(US) V1
EAP110-Outdoor (EU)/(US) V3/V1
EAP115-Wall (EU) V1
EAP225-Wall (EU) V2
ER706W (EU)/(US) V1/V1.6
ER706W-4G (EU)/(US) V1/V1.6
*The latest firmware is required and can be downloaded from https://www.tp-link.com/omada_compatibility_list.
More devices supported by the app are coming!

Ratings and reviews

Still needs a little improvement. Client lists don't update fast enough. Tracking where a device is on the network is not always accuate. A lot of the widgets are useless because they don't give you detailed information, this includes RSSI problems, which it has a widget for, but it doesn't show which devices are having the problems which makes it useless.

This was the most useless app I've ever used. Almost immediately after installation the controller went offline. At the point I lost all control. I couldn't even reset my outdoor WiFi with the app as it wasn't recognized (even though I was connected to it) Guess who gets to climb on roof to manually push reset?!?! I spent more time in 24hrs troubleshooting and uninstalling than I've spent managing my network ~5yrs. The concept of the app is great, the fact it doesn't work, is not.

Appears to Degrade WiFi signal. Uninstalled the app, and signal on my device is so much better. I just manage the a.p. from my computer. Before deleting the app, my wifi signal would drop,and I would blame my older a.p. (lesser model t.p.) and my random Mac setting and would need switch back and forth manually,then it started to work. That also would drip from the wifi connection and,I thought it to be my be my a.p. purchased a newer a.p., same issue. Something is going on with this app.

What's new

1. Optimized the controller list view to support managing Cloud Access controllers and Local Access controllers on one page.
2. Fixed some issues.