tp-link ER706W Omada AX3000 Gigabit VPN Gateway Installation Guide

tp-link ER706W Omada AX3000 Gigabit VPN Gateway

Product Information

• Specifications
  • Model: Omada AX3000 Gigabit VPN Gateway
  • USB: USB 3.0 for USB modem and USB storage device
  • Ports:
  • Gigabit SFP WAN/LAN port
  • Gigabit RJ45 WAN port
  • Gigabit RJ45 WAN/LAN ports
  • Security: Kensington Security Slot, Grounding Terminal

Product Usage Instructions

• Hardware Overview

  • Front Panel: LED indicators for system status.

• Desktop Installation:

  • Remove the adhesive backing papers from the rubber feet.
  • Attach the rubber feet to the bottom corners of the device.
  • Place the device on a table.
  • Back Panel: Features ports, power socket, reset button, and security slot.

• Hardware Connection

  • Attach the antennas to enable wireless networking.
  • Connect the gateway to your modem or internet source via Ethernet cable.
  • Power on the gateway using the provided charger.
  • Wait for the SYS LED to flash slowly and WLAN LED to turn solid before setup.

Desktop Installation

1. Remove the adhesive backing papers from the rubber feet.
2. Turn over the device and attach the supplied rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom corner of the device.
3. Place the device on a table.

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.

it is a WAN port. You can configure it to a LAN port on the management page.
WAN| Gigabit RJ45 WAN port.
WAN/LAN
(PARTS 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 gateway already comes with a lightning protection mechanism. For detailed lightning protection measures, refer to the Lightning Protection Guide:
https://www.tp-link.com/us/configuration-guides/lightning_protection_guide/.
POWER SOCKET| Connect to the power outlet via the provided power adapter.

Back Panel

Quick Flashing: The gateway 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.

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/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 antennas.
2. Use the charger provided in the package to power the gateway.
3. Connect the gateway 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.
   • OR
   • Connect the gateway via a fiber network.
4. Wait until the SYS LED flashes slowly and the WLAN LED turns solid, indicating the gateway is ready for setup.

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:

1. When the gateway is managed by a controller, configurations of the gateway will be overridden by the controller.
2. For detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the gateway 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 App Store or Google Play:
2. Connect your mobile device to the gateway by using the default SSIDs printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
3. Open the Omada App, and wait for the gateway to appear on the Standalone Devices > Gateways page. Tap on your desired gateway to start the configuration.
   • Note: When configuring the gateway, 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 gateway or use Controller Mode.

Option 2: Controller Mode

Note: Omada Controller must have network access to your Omada devices to find, adopt, and manage them.

Via Web Browser

1. Connect your device to the gateway (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 gateway with an RJ45 cable.
   • Wireless
   • a. Find the SSID (network name) printed on the label at the bottom of the gateway.
   • b. Click the network icon of your computer go to the Wi-Fi settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
2. Log in to the gateway.
   • a. Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinker.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.
   • b. Create a username and a password for subsequent login attempts and security.
   • c. 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 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.

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

1. Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play:
2. Launch your Omada App and configure the controller at a local site or remote site.
   • Local Management
   • a. Connect your mobile device to the gateway by using the default SSID printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
   • b. Launch the 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.
   • a. 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.
   • b. Launch the 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.

Via Web Browser

1. 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 on the gateway’s DHCP client list.
   • a. Use a PC (make sure it is set to Obtain an IP address automatically) 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.
   • b. 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.
   • c. Enter the IP address of your controller in the address bar to open its web page.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. (For Remote Management) You can remotely access and manage your controller via Omada Cloud Service.
   • a. 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.
   • b. 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.

Via Omada App

1. Download the TP-Link Omada App on your mobile device. It can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play:
2. Launch your Omada App and configure the controller at a local site or remote site.
   • Local Management
   • a. Connect your mobile device to the gateway by using the default SSID printed on the label at the bottom of the product.
   • b. Launch the 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.
   • a. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and that your controller has been bound with your TP-Link ID.
   • b. 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 further configure the network.

Via Web Browser

1. 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 web management page of the gateway, and go to Network > WAN to complete the configuration.
2. Run the file and follow the wizard to install the Omada Software Controller.
3. 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.
4. 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.

• a. 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.
• b. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar.
• c. 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.

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.
• 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 2014/53/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 complies 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/.

For technical support, the user guide, and other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/?type=smb.

FAQs

• 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 gateway. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP address, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
3. Log in to this gateway’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 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:
  1. 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.
  2. Log in to this gateway’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.

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References

• tplinker.net
• Omada Cloud
• CE Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link
• TP-Link Product Support - Wireless Networking Equipment Support
• Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link

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