tp-link ER706W Omada AX3000 Gigabit VPN Router Installation Guide
- June 12, 2024
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tp-link ER706W Omada AX3000 Gigabit VPN Router
Product Information
The Omada AX3000 Gigabit VPN Router is a high-performance router designed for secure and efficient network connectivity. It features advanced hardware components and supports various connection options, including a USB modem, USB storage device, SFP module, and RJ45 WAN/LAN ports. The router comes with built-in lightning protection and offers flexible configuration options for both standalone and controller modes.
Hardware Overview
The router has a front panel and a back panel:
- Front Panel: It consists of LED indicators that provide status information about the system, wireless networking, and Ethernet ports.
- Back Panel: It includes a Kensington Security Slot, grounding terminal, power socket, USB 3.0 port for USB modem and USB storage device, Gigabit SFP WAN/LAN port, Gigabit RJ45 WAN port, and Gigabit RJ45 WAN/LAN ports.
LED Indicators
The LED indicators on the front panel have the following indications:
- SYS LED: Slow flashing indicates normal system operation. Quick flashing indicates that the router is being reset. On/Off indicates system startup or abnormal operation.
- Wireless LED: On indicates wireless networking is enabled. Off indicates wireless networking is disabled.
- Ethernet Port LEDs: Green indicates running at 1000 Mbps without activity. Flashing green indicates running at 1000 Mbps with data transmission. Off indicates no device linked to the corresponding port. Yellow indicates running at 100/10 Mbps without activity. Flashing yellow indicates running at 100/10 Mbps with data transmission.
- USB LED: For USB modem, flashing indicates a connected modem in the initialization stage, on indicates the modem is loaded, and off indicates no modem inserted or it is corrupted/incompatible. For USB storage, on indicates a connected and identified USB storage device, and off indicates no USB storage device inserted or it is corrupted/incompatible.
Product Usage Instructions
Hardware Connection
- Attach the antennas to the router.
- Power on the router using the provided charger.
- Connect the router to the internet via Ethernet or fiber network:
- To connect via Ethernet, use an RJ45 cable to connect the router to a modem or an internet source.
- To connect via fiber network, insert an SFP module into the Gigabit SFP WAN/LAN port and connect it to the internet using a fiber-optic cable.
Software Configuration
The router supports two configuration options:
- Standalone Mode: In this mode, you can configure and manage the router individually.
- Controller Mode: This mode is recommended for large-scale networks with multiple devices. You can centrally configure and manage network devices such as access points, switches, and gateways.
For detailed software configuration instructions, refer to the user manual or visit the TP-Link Community and Support websites mentioned in the user manual.
Hardware Overview
- Front Panel
- Back 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.
| Interface | Description |
|---|---|
| USB |
USB 3.0 for USB modem and USB storage device.
SFPWAN/LAN|
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.
WAN| Gigabit RJ45 WAN port.
WAN/LAN
(Ports 3-6)| 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.
Kensington
Security Slot| Secure the lock (not provided) into the security slot to
prevent the device from being stolen.
Grounding
Terminal| The router comes with a lightning protection mechanism.
Power Socket| Connect to the power outlet via the provided power adapter.
LED| Indication
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SYS| Slow Flashing: System is running normally.
Quick Flashing: The router is being reset.
On/Off: System is starting up or running abnormally.
WLAN| On: Wireless networking is enabled.
Off: Wireless networking is disabled.
SFP| 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.
USB
| 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.
Link/Ac
| 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
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Attach the antennas.
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Use the charger provided in the package to power on the router
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Connect the router via Ethernet.
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.
Connect the router via fiber network. -
Wait until the SYS LED flashes slowly and the WLAN LED turns solid, indicating the router is ready for setup.solid, indicating the router is ready for setup.
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.
- 2. For the detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the router and the controller. The guides can be found on the download center of our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
Option 1: Standalone Mode
VIA OMADA APP (Wireless Connection Only)
- Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from App Store or Google Play
- Connect your mobile device to the router by using the default SSIDs printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
- Open the Omada App, and wait for the router to appear on the Standalone Devices > Gateways page. Tap on your desired router to start the configuration.
Note: When configuring the router, make sure the ports you select as WAN ports correspond to the real situation. The Omada App is designed to help you quickly configure the common settings. If you want to configure advanced settings, use the web page of your router or use Controller Mode.
Via Web Browser
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Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).
Note : If your computer is configured with a fixed IP, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
Wired:
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to a LAN port of the router with an RJ45 cable.
Wireless:- Find the SSID (network name) printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
- Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
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Log in to the router.
- Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinker.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.
- 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.
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After a successful login, you can configure the functions 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.
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.
Via Omada App
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Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from App Store or Google Play:
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Launch your Omada App and configure the controller at a local site or remote site.
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Local Management
Connect your mobile device to the router by using the default SSID printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
Launch Omada App and go to Local Access, tap the + button on the upper-right corner to add the controller. Then you can further configure the network. -
Remote Management
Note : Before you start, make sure that both your controller and mobile device can access the internet.
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 Omada App and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to Cloud Access. Tap the + button on the upper-right to add your controller. Then you can further configure the network.
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Via Web Browser
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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.
Use a PC (make sure it is set to Obtain an IP address automatically) to 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. -
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 network.
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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 network.
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.
Via Omada App
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Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from App Store or Google Play:
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Launch your Omada App and configure the controller at a local site or remote site.
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Local Management:
Connect your mobile device to the router by using the default SSID printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
Launch Omada App and go to Local Access, tap the + button on the upper-right corner to add the controller. Then you can further configure the network. -
Remote Management:
Note : Before you start, make sure that both your controller and mobile device can access the internet.
Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and that your controller has been bound with your TP-Link ID.
Launch Omada App and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to Cloud Access. A list of controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can further configure the network.
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Via Web Browser
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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 web management page of the router, 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 network.
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 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 http://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 http://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 the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
- 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 2014/53/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 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at https://www .tp-link.com/support/ukca/.
References
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- TP-Link Community
- Omada Cloud
- CE Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link
- TP-Link Product Support - Wireless Networking Equipment Support
- Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link