tp-link G36W-4G Omada Pro 4G Cat6 Gigabit VPN Router Installation Guide

tp-link G36W-4G Omada Pro 4G Cat6 Gigabit VPN Router

Product Information

The Omada Pro 4G+ Cat6 AX3000 Gigabit VPN Router G36W-4G is a high-performance router designed for reliable and secure internet connectivity. It supports 4G SIM card and Ethernet connections, providing flexible options for accessing the internet. The router has multiple LED indicators for monitoring the system status, wireless networking, SFP, and LTE signal strength. It comes with built-in lightning protection and a Kensington security slot for enhanced security.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Attach the Wi-Fi antennas and 4G antennas to the corresponding connectors on the router.
2. Use the provided charger to power the router.
3. Connect to the internet using one of the following options:
   • Option 1: Connect to the Internet via a 4G SIM card
   1. Insert the nano SIM card into the Nano SIM Card Slot, with the gold contacts facing down, until you hear a click.
   2. Wait for the SYS LED to flash slowly and the LTE Signal LED to turn solid. This indicates that the router is connected to the internet.
   • Option 2: Connect to the Internet via Ethernet
   1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Gigabit RJ45 WAN port or one of the Gigabit RJ45 WAN/LAN ports (Ports 3-6).
   2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your modem or network device.
   3. Wait for the SYS LED to flash slowly, indicating that the router is connected to the internet.

For further technical support or information, please visit  https://www.tp- link.com/support or scan the QR code provided.

Installation Guide
Omada Pro 4G+ Cat6 AX3000 Gigabit VPN Router

G36W-4G

Note : The image may differ from the actual product.

Hardware Overview

Front Panel

Reset : Press and hold the button for 5 seconds, and the SYS LED will flash quickly, indicating the device is being reset to its factory default settings.

For Nano SIM card.

SFP WAN/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.

Back Panel

SYS

| Slow Flashing: The system is running normally.

Quick Flashing: The router is being reset.

On/Off: The 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.

LTE| On: SIM card is connected to the mobile internet.

Off: No SIM card is inserted, or it is not connected to the mobile internet.

LTE Signal (3 LEDs)| On: Indicates the signal strength the router received from the mobile internet. More bars indicate a better signal strength.

Off: No mobile internet signal.

Link/Act

| 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

1. Attach the Wi-Fi antennas and 4G antennas. Antennas can be distinguished by their markings
   • Note : Make sure you attach the Wi-Fi antennas and 4G antennas to the correct connectors.
2. Use the charger provided in the package to power the router.
3. Connect to the internet using one or multiple options.

Option 1 Connect to the Internet via a 4G SIM card

• With the gold contacts facing down, insert the nano SIM card into the slot until you hear a click.
• Wait until the SYS LED flashes slowly and the LTE Signal LED turns solid, indicating the router is connected to the internet.

Note : For a better internet connection, make sure or LTE Signal LED is lit. Otherwise, try relocating the router to a spot that may receive a stronger mobile network signal, such as near a window.

Option 2 Connect to the Internet 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.

Option 3 Connect to the Internet via Fiber

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:

1. When the router is managed by a controller, configurations of the router will be overridden by the controller.
2. For 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)

1. Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play:
2. Connect your mobile device to the router by using the default SSIDs printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
3. 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.

Option 2: Controller Mode

Choose a type of controller:

Type 1: Omada Pro Software Controller
If you want to use the software controller, get a PC with Windows or Linux OS, contact the sales staff to get the installation package of Omada Pro Software Controller, and then install and launch it.  To manage your devices, the software controller needs to continually run on your computer. Licenses need to be purchased additionally.

Note:

• To download the Omada Pro 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.
• The controller must have network access to your devices to find, adopt, and manage them.

Local Management

1. Launch the software controller on your PC. After the initiation process, the controller automatically opens its web page. If not, click Launch a Browser to Manage the Network.

2. On the 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.

3. After the quick setup, the login page appears. Enter the username and password you created and click Log in. Then you can adopt and manage devices.

Remote Management

Note : Before you start, make sure that both your controller and PC can access the internet.

1. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and that your controller has been bound with your TP-Link ID.
2. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Log in with your TP-Link ID. A list of controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.

Via Web Browser

1. 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 go to Wi-Fi settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.

2. 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 security.
   • Use the username and password set above to log in to the webpage.

3. 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 2: Omada Pro Cloud-Based Controller
Omada Pro Cloud-Based Controller is a good alternative without the need to install the software controller on a PC. Licenses need to be purchased additionally.

1. Contact the sales staff to grant the Omada Pro Cloud-Based Controller permission.
2. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Log in with your TP-Link ID.
3. Click + Add Controller and choose Cloud-Based Controller to add an Omada Pro controller. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.

Management via Omada App
After configuring a software controller/cloud-based controller via the web, you can use the Omada app to manage your controller.

1. Download and install the TP-Link Omada app from the App Store or Google Play.

2. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and that your controller has been bound with your TP-Link ID.
   Note : For the cloud-based controller, skip step 2.

3. Launch the 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 launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.

For the 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:

1. (Recommended) Refer to the Interface Description table of this guide for the default mode of the WAN/LAN ports.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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 a damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
• The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device complies 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
• Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link

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