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2 Hardware Overview 3 Installation

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Installation Guide is designed to guide you through installation.
Note: The image may differ from the actual product.
Front Panel of OC300 1000M (For OC300) Rear Panel of OC300 Desktop Installation 3. After the brackets are attached to the device, use suitable For OC200
On: Running at 1000 Mbps. screws (not provided) to secure the brackets to the rack.
1 Package Contents 1. Set the device on a flat surface to support the entire weight of
Cloud LED
Off: Running at 10/100 Mbps. Via Standard PoE Device
the device with all fittings.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the ETH1 (PoE IN) port of
2. Remove the adhesive backing papers from the rubber feet. OC200 to a standard 802.3af/at PoE device, such as TP-Link
Link/Act
100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 0.6A

3. Turnover the device and attach the supplied rubber feet to the PoE switch.
On: A device is linked to the corresponding port but no activity.
Reset Power LED Ethernet Ports USB 3.0 Port Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data. Kensington Security Slot Power Socket recessed areas on the bottom at each corner of the device.
Off: No device is linked to the corresponding port.
Installation Guide

Front Panel of OC200 Rack

Omada Hardware Controller

Rear Panel of OC200 Feet

Setup with videos
Omada Hardware Controller
Ethernet Ports (For OC300) and ETH2 Port (For OC200)
Bottom of the device
Scan QR code or visit

Cloud LED Connected to a device to transmit data.

https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/

Omada Power LED Notch

Power On
Ethernet Cable Installation Guide
Hardware Controller
(OC200 for illustration) ETH1 (PoE IN) Port (For OC200)
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ETH1 (PoE IN) ETH2 USB 2.0 Port Reset Connected to a standard 802.3af/at PoE device, such as a
Kensington Security Slot Micro USB
Rack Installation (Only for OC300) For OC300
TP-Link PoE switch, to transmit data and gain power supply Via USB Power Source
Cloud LED simultaneously. 1. Check the grounding and stability of the rack. Plug the negative connector of the provided power cord into
On: The device is bound to a TP-Link ID. 2. Secure the supplied rack-mounting brackets to each side of the power socket of the device, and the positive connector Connect a USB cable (not provided) from the micro USB port
Kensington Security Slot of OC200 to the USB Power Source (5 VDC, minimum 1 A).
Slow Flashing: The device is connected to cloud but not bound the device with supplied screws. into a power outlet as the following figure shows.
to a TP-Link ID. USB 2.0/3.0 Port Secure the lock (not provided) into the security slot to prevent
Connected to a storage device to back up the configuration file the device from being stolen.
Quick Flashing: The device is being reset to its factory default
and database. For OC200, this port is available only when OC200 Rackmounting Bracket
settings. Power Socket (For OC300)
Off: The device is disconnected from cloud. is powered by a PoE device. Connect the female connector of the power cord here, and the Screw
Mounting Brackets
2

Power Cord male connector to the AC power outlet (100-240V~50/60Hz).

Feet and Screws
(Only for OC300) (Only for OC300) Power LED Reset Button Micro USB (For OC200)
On: Working normally. After the device is initialized, press and hold the button for 5s to Connected to a USB Power Source (5 VDC, minimum 1 A) to
1

Off: Working abnormally. reset the device to its factory default settings. gain power supply if PoE is not available. The Cloud LED flashes three times when initialization is finished.
5 Typical Network Topology 6 Software Configurations
A DHCP server (typically a router) with DHCP function enabled is Omada Hardware Controller supports two management options: Via a Web Browser Local Management Via a Web Browser For detailed configurations, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support to
required to assign IP addresses to the EAPs and OC200/OC300 Remote Management: configure and manage via cloud access download the User Guide in the download center.
in your local network. 1. Make sure that your management device and OC200/OC300 1. Make sure that your management device and OC200/OC300
Local Management: configure and manage locally Via Omada App To ask questions, find answers, and communicate with TP-Link users
can access the internet. are in the same subnet. or engineers, please visit https://community.tp-link.com to join
Remote Management 2. Launch a web browser and type https://omada.tplinkcloud.com 1. Download the Omada app on your mobile device. It can be 2. Check the DHCP server (typically a router) for OC200/OC300’s
TP-Link Community.
For technical support, the user guide and other information,
in the address bar, then press Enter (Windows) or Return (Mac). downloaded from App Store or Google Play: please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply
IP Address. The default fallback IP address is 192.168.0.253.
Via Omada App
Installation Guide
scan the QR code.
https://omada.tplinkcloud.com If you have downloaded the Omada app, you can also If you have any suggestions or needs on the product
or check the app for OC200/OC300’s IP address. guides, welcome to email techwriter@tp-link.com.cn.
Router 1. Make sure that your mobile device and OC200/OC300 can
access the internet. 3. Enter your TP-Link ID and password to log in. The fallback IP address is used when OC200/OC300 fails Omada Hardware Controller
Scan for Omada App Download Omada App
to get dynamic IP address from the DHCP server.
2. Download the Omada app on your mobile device. It can be 4. Click Controller on the left column, and then click + Add
downloaded from App Store or Google Play: Controller and choose Hardware Controller to add your 2. Make sure that your mobile device and OC200/OC300 are in 3. Launch a web browser and type OC200/OC300’s IP address in
OC200/OC300. the same subnet. the address bar, then press Enter (Windows) or Return (Mac).
Omada Hardware Controller PoE Switch
(OC200 for illustration) 5. Click Let’s Get Started and follow the step-by-step 3. Launch the app and go to Local Access. Then tap the + button
or instructions to complete the configuration wizard. https://<IP_address>
on the upper-right corner to add OC200/OC300.

Scan for Omada App Download Omada App 4. Choose the auto-detected device or manually add your device 4. Click Let’s Get Started and follow the step-by-step instructions TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and
by entering its IP address/URL and port number. Follow the to complete the configuration wizard. other relevant provisions of directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU
3. Launch the app and go to Cloud Access. Then log in with your step-by-step instructions to complete the Quick Setup. and (EU)2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https//www.tp-link.com/en/ce.
Management Device Celling Mount AP TP-Link ID.
Wall Plate AP Safety Information Setup with videos
4. Tap the + button on the upper-right to add OC200/OC300 and Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
Outdoor AP Scan QR code or visit
follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the Quick Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service,
Setup. please contact us. https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/