tp-link TL-ER7206 Omada Gigabit VPN Router Installation Guide
- June 11, 2024
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tp-link TL-ER7206 Omada Gigabit VPN Router
Product Information: Omada Gigabit VPN Router
The Omada Gigabit VPN Router is a high-performance router that allows for secure and reliable connectivity for both home and office environments. It features a Kensington Security Slot, Grounding Terminal, Power Socket, and a Reset button that can be used to restore the router to its factory default settings. The router supports Ethernet and fiber network connections and can be configured and managed in either Standalone or Controller mode.
Hardware Overview
The front panel of the router features an LED indicator that provides information about system status. The back panel of the router includes a Kensington Security Slot, Grounding Terminal, Power Socket, and reset button. The router supports connection via Ethernet or fiber network.
LED Indicators
- Power LED : Green indicates power is on, off indicates power is off
- SYS LED : Slow flashing indicates the system is running normally, quick flashing indicates the router is being reset, on/off indicates the system is starting up or running abnormally
- LAN LED : Green on indicates running at 1000 Mbps but no activity, green flashing indicates running at 1000 Mbps and transmitting or receiving data, green off indicates not running at 1000 Mbps or no device is connected to the corresponding port, yellow on indicates running at 100/10 Mbps but no activity, yellow flashing indicates running at 100/10 Mbps and transmitting or receiving data, yellow off indicates not running at 100/10 Mbps or no device is connected to the corresponding port
- USB LED : Flashing indicates a modem is connected and initializing, on indicates the modem is loaded, off indicates no modem is inserted or it is corrupted or incompatible
- USB Storage LED : On indicates a USB storage device is inserted and identified, off indicates no USB storage device is inserted or it is corrupted or incompatible
Product Usage Instructions
Hardware Connection
To connect the router via Ethernet, connect your modem to the Internet port on the router and connect your device to one of the LAN ports using an Ethernet cable. Use the charger provided in the package to power on the router.
To connect the router via fiber network, connect your fiber-optic cable to the SFP WAN Slot on the router and insert an SFP module into the slot.
Note: To connect to the internet via another RJ45 WAN port (ports 3-6), configure your desired port to WAN, then connect the port to the internet via an RJ45 cable. Refer to FAQ-Q1 for more details.
Software Configuration
The router can be configured and managed in either Standalone or Controller
mode.
Option 1: Standalone Mode
- Connect a computer to a LAN port of the router with an RJ45 cable properly. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
- Open a web browser and type the default management address 192.168.0.1 in the address field of the browser, then press the Enter key.
- Create a username and a password for subsequent login attempts and for security.
- Use the username and password set above to log in to the webpage.
Note: When the router is managed by a controller, configurations of the router will be overridden by the controller.
Hardware Overview
Front Panel
Reset: Press and hold the button for 5 seconds, the SYS LED will flash quickly, indicating the device is being reset to its factory default settings.
| Description
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| USB 3.0 for USB modem and USB storage device.
| Gigabit SFP WAN/LAN port connecting to an SFP module. By default, it is a WAN port.
You can configure it to a LAN port on the management page.
| Gigabit RJ45 WAN port.
| Gigabit RJ45 WAN/LAN ports.
By default, they are LAN ports connecting to local PCs or switches. You can configure each port to a WAN port on the management page.
| Secure the lock (not provided) into the security slot to prevent the device from being stolen.
| The router comes with a lightning protection mechanism.
| Connect to the power outlet via the provided power adapter.
Back Panel
| Indication
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| On: Power is on.
Off: Power is off.
| Slow Flashing: System is running normally.
Quick Flashing: The router is being reset.
On/Off: System is starting up or running abnormally.
| On: Running at 1000 Mbps, but no activity.
Off: No device is linked to the corresponding port.
Flashing: Running at 1000 Mbps, and transmitting or receiving data.
| For USB Modem:
Flashing: A modem is connected, and it is initializing.
On: The modem is loaded.
Off: No modem is inserted, or it is corrupted or incompatible.
For USB Storage:
On: A USB storage device is inserted and identified.
Off: No USB storage device is inserted, or it is corrupted or incompatible.
| Green On: Running at 1000 Mbps, but no activity.
Green Flashing: Running at 1000 Mbps, and transmitting or receiving data. Green Off: Not running at 1000 Mbps, or no device is connected to the corresponding port.
Yellow On: Running at 100/10 Mbps, but no activity.
Yellow Flashing: Running at 100/10 Mbps, and transmitting or receiving data. Yellow Off: Not running at 100/10 Mbps, or no device is connected to the corresponding port.
Hardware Connection
Connect via Ethernet
Software Configuration
The router supports two configuration options:
- Standalone Mode: Configure and manage the router by itself.
- Controller Mode: Configure and manage network devices centrally. It is recommended in large-scale networks, which consist of a large number of devices such as access points, switches, and gateways.
Note : When the router is managed by a controller, configurations of the router will be overridden by the controller.
Option 1: Standalone Mode
In Standalone Mode, use a computer to configure and manage the router.
- Connect a computer to a LAN port of the router with an RJ45 cable properly. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
- Open a web browser and type the default management address 192.168.0.1 in the address field of the browser, then press the Enter key.
- Create a username and a password for subsequent login attempts and for security.
- Use the username and password set above to log in to the webpage.
- After a successful login, you can configure the function by clicking the setup menu on the left side of the screen.
Note: Make sure the ports you select as WAN ports correspond to the real situation.
For detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the router. The guide can be found on the download center of our official website:
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download.
Option 2: Controller Mode
Choose from the following two types of Omada Controller:
Type 1: Via Omada Hardware Controller
The Omada Hardware Controller (e.g., OC200/OC300, purchased separately) is a
good alternative if you have no spare PC to run the Omada Software Controller.
For more details, refer to the Installation Guide of your Omada Hardware
Controller.
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As Omada Hardware Controller gets its IP address from the DHCP server of the router, we don’t know its IP address explicitly. However, we can find it out on the router’s DHCP client list.
- You need first find the IP address of the router. Open the command line on your PC and enter ipconfig. In the result list, find the Default Gateway, which is also the IP address of the router.
- Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of the router. Create a username and password, and log in to the router’s web page. Then go to Network > LAN > DHCP Client List to find the IP address of your controller according to its MAC address.
- Enter the IP address of your controller in the address bar to open its web page.
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On the Omada Controller’s web page, follow the wizard to complete the quick setup.
Note: When configuring the router, make sure the ports you select as WAN ports correspond to the real situation. -
After the quick setup, the login page appears. Enter the username and password you have created and click Log in. Then you can further configure the controller.
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(For Remote Management) You can remotely access and manage your controller via Omada Cloud Service.
- Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller. By default, Cloud Access is enabled. Make sure that the Cloud LED is flashing slowly.
- Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Enter your TP-Link ID and password to log in. Click + Add Controller and choose Hardware Controller to add your controller. Then you can further configure the controller.
Omada App
With Omada App, you can also manage your controller at a local site or a remote site via your mobile device.
Type 2: Via Omada Software Controller
The Omada Software Controller is free software for centralized management. To
centrally manage your devices, the Omada Software Controller needs to
continually run on your computer.
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On a PC with Windows OS or Linux OS, download the Omada Software Controller installation file from
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/omada-software-controller/.
Note: To download Omada Software Controller successfully, it is recommended to configure the router’s network to access the internet. Refer to Standalone Mode to launch the management page and go to Network > WAN to complete the configuration. -
Run the file and follow the wizard to install the Omada Software Controller.
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Launch the Omada Software Controller and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the quick setup.
Note: When configuring the router, make sure the ports you select as WAN ports correspond to the real situation. -
After the quick setup, the login page appears. Enter the username and password you created and click Log in. Then you can further configure the network.
Omada Cloud Portal
After installing Omada Software Controller, you can remotely access the
controller through Omada Cloud Portal. Follow the steps below.
- Enable Cloud Access on the setting page on the controller and bind a TP-Link ID to your controller. If you have configured this in the setup wizard, skip the step.
- Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar.
- Enter your TP-Link ID and password to log in. A list of controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can click Launch to further configure the controller.
For detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the controller. The
guide can be found on the download center of our official website:
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What should I do if I want to change the mode of the WAN/LAN ports?
Follow the steps:
- (Recommended) Refer to the Interface Description table of this guide for the default mode of the WAN/LAN ports.
- Connect a computer to the LAN port of this router. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP address, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
- Log in to this router’s management page at 192.168.0.1. Go to Network > WAN > WAN Mode, change the mode of the WAN/LAN ports by ticking the checkboxes and click Save.
Q2. What should I do if I need to connect this router to a modem router?
Check the LAN IP address of the modem router first. If the LAN IP address of the modem router is 192.168.0.1, which is the same as the default LAN IP address of this router, follow the steps to change the LAN IP address of this router:
- Connect a computer to a LAN port of this router. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP address, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
- Log in to this router’s management page at 192.168.0.1, and go to Network > LAN > LAN. In the Network List section, change the IP address 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1, and click OK.
Safety Information
- Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
- Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
- Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
- Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
- Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
- Place the device with its bottom surface downward.
EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/30/EU,
2014/35/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and
(EU)2015/863.
The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-
link.com/en/support/ce/.
UK Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations
2016.
The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-
link.com/support/ukca/.
References
- TP-Link Community
- Omada Cloud
- CE Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link
- TP-Link Product Support - Wireless Networking Equipment Support
- Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link