tp-link ER7206 Gigabit VPN Gateway Installation Guide

: June 1, 2024
: tp-link

Table of Contents

tp-link ER7206 Gigabit VPN Gateway
Hardware Overview
Hardware Connection
Software Configuration
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Safety Information
References
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tp-link ER7206 Gigabit VPN Gateway

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Hardware Overview

Front Panel

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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.

Back Panel

Hardware Connection

Connect via Ethernet

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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 via fiber network

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The gateway supports desktop installation and rack installation. Refer to the following steps for rack installation:

Secure the supplied rack-mounting brackets to each side of the device with supplied screws.
Use suitable screws (not provided) to secure the brackets to the rack.

Software Configuration

The gateway supports two configuration options:

Standalone Mode : Configure and manage the gateway 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 gateway is managed by a controller, configurations of the gateway will be overridden by the controller.

Option 1: Standalone Mode
In Standalone Mode, use a computer to configure and manage the gateway.

Connect a computer to a LAN port of the gateway 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 gateway. The guide can be found on the download center of our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/?type=smb.

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.

As Omada Hardware Controller gets its IP address from the DHCP server of the gateway, we don’t know its IP address explicitly. However, we can find it out on the gateway’s DHCP client list.
- You need first to find the IP address of the gateway. 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 gateway.
- Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of the gateway. Create a username and password, and log in to the gateway’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 gateway, 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.
(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 the 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. tp-link-ER7206-Gigabit-VPN-Gateway-
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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 gateway’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.
Launch the Omada Software Controller and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the quick setup.
Note: When configuring the gateway, 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 the Omada Software Controller, you can remotely access the controller through the Omada Cloud Portal. Follow the steps below.

Enable Cloud Access on the settings 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 the detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the controller. The guide can be found on the download centre of our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/?type=smb.

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 gateway. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP address, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
Log in to this gateway’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 gateway to a modem gateway? Check the LAN IP address of the modem gateway first. If the LAN IP address of the modem gateway is 192.168.0.1, which is the same as the default LAN IP address of this gateway, follow the steps to change the LAN IP address of this gateway:

Connect a computer to a LAN port of this gateway. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP address, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
Log in to this gateway’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 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.
Place the device with its bottom surface downward.

EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device complies 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 complies 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/.