我们的团队非常熟悉面向家庭用户的TP-Link 生态系统^{(TP-Link ecosystem)}，我们相信我们的读者在做出购买决定时会牢记我们的评论。最近，TP-Link要求我们“认识”他们针对中小型企业的Omada 系列产品。^{(Omada family)}我们谈论的是专业网络设备^{(networking equipment)}，它可以处理比我们家和公寓中的网络更大、更复杂的网络。我们决定接受他们的挑战，所以今天，我们将向您介绍TP-Link Omada：

TP-Link Omada 生态系统^{(TP-Link Omada ecosystem)}及其目标受众^{(target audience)}

Omada是TP-Link专为中小企业设计的系列产品之一。Omada 系列^{(Omada family)}包括室内和室外的网络控制器（硬件、软件或基于云的）、交换机、路由器以及接入点。为了熟悉Omada 系列^{(Omada family)}产品，TP-Link已派我们进行以下测试：

• TP-Link Omada VPN 千兆路由器 ER605^{(TP-Link Omada VPN Gigabit Router ER605)}
• JetStream 8 端口千兆智能交换机 TL-SG2008P^{(Gigabit Smart Switch TL-SG2008P)}
• TP-Link Omada EAP660 高清 Wi-Fi 6^{(TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD Wi-Fi 6)} 天花板安装接入点^{(Ceiling Mount Access Point)}
• TP-Link Omada EAP225 Indoor/Outdoor Access Point
• Omada 硬件控制器 OC200

我们测试过的TP-Link Omada设备^{(TP-Link Omada equipment)}

TP-Link Omada 设备^{(TP-Link Omada equipment)}标准保修期为 5 年，并尽量满足以下类型客户的需求：

• 在酒店、连锁餐厅、咖啡店或休闲中心等酒店业^{(hospitality sector)}经营的企业
• 连锁药店和医疗中心
• 教育部门^{(education sector)}（大学、高中等）
• 位于具有大量Wi-Fi 干扰^{(Wi-Fi interference)}的高密度办公楼中的公司

让我们一个一个地看每件设备^{(equipment one)}，看看它可以提供什么：

TP-Link Omada VPN 千兆路由器 ER605^{(TP-Link Omada VPN Gigabit Router ER605)}

TP-Link Omada ER605（TL-R605）路由器是中小型企业的典范。除了商务路由器^{(business router)}的典型功能外，它还可以用作VPN 服务器，使用^{(VPN server)}L2TP、PPTP、IPsec和OpenVPN协议为多达 20 个同步VPN连接提供服务。

在包装中，我们找到了路由器、网线^{(network cable)}、电源^{(power supply)}、可以连接到路由器的塑料脚、安装指南^{(installation guide)}和其他一些传单。

拆箱 TP-Link Omada ER605

该路由器有五个工作速度为 1 Gbps的^(Gbps)以太网^(Ethernet)端口，当您需要负载平衡或为大量接入点和网络设备提供更高带宽时，其中四个可用作互联网连接^{(internet connection)}的WAN 。Omada ER605 路由器^{(Omada ER605 router)}坚固的金属外壳^{(sturdy metal housing)}和实用的设计使其易于安装在任何地方，即使在狭小的空间内。

TP-Link Omada ER605上的端口

该路由器具有 128 MB 的RAM和 16 MB的固件存储空间^{(storage space)}，它的工作温度范围为 0 到 40 ℃（或 32-104 ℉）。它可以独立安装和管理，也可以通过控制器（理想场景^{(ideal scenario)}，您将在本文后面了解）。有关此路由器特性的更多信息，请访问此页面：Omada 千兆 VPN 路由器 ER605^{(Omada Gigabit VPN Router ER605)}。

JetStream 8 端口千兆智能交换机 TL-SG2008P^{(Gigabit Smart Switch TL-SG2008P)}

TP-Link JetStream TL-SG2008P是一款网络交换机^{(network switch)}，具有八个以 1 Gbps的速度工作的^(Gbps)端口^(Ethernet)，其中四个具有PoE（以太网供电^(Power)）。这意味着它们也可以传输电力，并且它们的总功率^{(power supply)}为 62 W。

TP-Link JetStream TL-SG2008上的端口

PoE可用于为连接到交换机的设备（例如控制器、监控摄像头或接入点）供电。JetStream TL-SG2008P与所有Omada控制器（硬件和软件^{(hardware and software)}）集成，因此可以轻松管理。它具有耐用的金属外壳^{(metal case)}和非常实用的设计。

在它的盒子里，除了实际的开关外，您还可以找到电源^{(power supply)}、安装手册^{(installation manual)}、一对可以粘在开关上的塑料脚，以及一些信息手册。

TP-Link JetStream TL-SG2008拆箱

有关更多详细信息，请访问此页面：JetStream 8-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with 4-Port PoE+ TL-SG2008P。

接入点TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD

Omada EAP660 HD是一款现代双频接入点^{(access point)}，配备Wi-Fi 6。如果您想了解有关此标准及其优势的更多信息，请阅读此分析：TP-Link路由器上的Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 4 。拆箱后，您会发现接入点^{(access point)}本身、其电源^{(power supply)}、带螺钉的套件以及用于天花板或墙壁安装^{(ceiling or wall mounting)}的其他配件、安装指南^{(installation guide)}和几张传单。

TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD拆箱

我们非常喜欢TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD的一个方面是其强大的硬件：它有一个高通 IPQ8072A^{(Qualcomm IPQ8072A)}处理器，四核，运行频率为 2 GHz，512 MB RAM和 128 MB 固件存储空间。它可以通过 2.5 Gbps 端口^{(Gbps port)}连接到网络，并使用 4x4 MU-MIMO 提供无线传输。当您需要为大量设备提供高速Wi-Fi时，所有这些功能使其成为一个不错的选择。^(Wi-Fi)

TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD

2.4 GHz 频段^{(GHz band)}（使用Wi-Fi 6时）的最大理论带宽为 1148 Mbps，5 GHz 频段^{(GHz band)}（通过Wi-Fi 6时）为2402 Mbps。有兴趣最大化其安全性的企业可以激活WPA3 加密^{(WPA3 encryption)}。TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD唯一的限制是它在 5 GHz 频段^{(GHz band)}上的最大信道带宽^{(channel bandwidth)}是 80 MHz，而不是 160 MHz。

有关更多技术信息，请参阅此页面：AX3600 无线双频多千兆天花板安装接入点^{(AX3600 Wireless Dual Band Multi-Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point)}。

接入点TP-Link Omada EAP225-户外^{(TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor)}

TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor是一款双频接入点^{(access point)}，带有可拆卸天线，使用 Wi-Fi 5 标准运行。它专门用于户外空间，如露台、运动场等。在其包装中，您可以找到接入点^{(access point)}、天线、电源^{(power supply)}、用于将其安装在杆子、墙壁和其他类型表面上的套件，一个防水橡胶插件^{(rubber insert)}、一个无源PoE 注入器^{(PoE injector)}、安装指南^{(installation guide)}和一些传单。

拆箱TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor

TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor的外壳具有IP65 认证^{(IP65 certification)}，可防尘、防水溅和意外喷射。接入点^{(access point)}还受益于6KV 防雷和 15KV ESD静电保护。其工作温度可在 -30 ℃ 和 70 ℃（或 -22℉~158℉）之间变化。

TP-Link Omada EAP225-户外

Omada EAP225-Outdoor通过 1 ^{(Omada EAP225-Outdoor)}Gbps 以太网端口^{(Gbps Ethernet port)}连接到网络，并且可以在控制器的帮助下非常轻松地进行管理。理论最大带宽^{(maximum bandwidth)}在 2.4 GHz 频段^{(GHz band)}为 300 Mbps ，在 5 GHz 频段^{(GHz band)}为867 Mbps。

更多技术信息可在此页面上找到：AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Indoor/Outdoor Access Point。

TP-Link Omada OC200 硬件^{(TP-Link Omada OC200 hardware)}控制器

硬件控制器^{(hardware controller)}是我们设置中最小和最重要的设备，因为它的作用是从一个中心点促进网络和所有设备的管理。您可以将Omada OC200视为告诉所有其他设备在网络上做什么以及如何工作的大脑。

它的包装非常小，包括控制器本身、一根CAT.5e 网^{(CAT.5e network)}线、几个可以粘在上面的塑料脚、安装指南^{(installation guide)}和一些传单。

TP-Link Omada OC200 拆箱

Omada OC200必须连接到网络交换机^{(network switch)}，在它的帮助下，您可以管理多达 100 个接入点、交换机和路由器。它可以通过网络界面或适用于Android和iOS的^(iOS)Omada 移动^{(Omada mobile)}应用程序在本地和云端访问。OC200具有^(OC200)强大的芯片组、耐用的金属外壳^{(metal case)}和用于自动备份的USB 2.0端口。^{(USB 2.0)}在它上面，我们找到了两个100 Mbps的^(Mbps)以太网^(Ethernet)端口^(Ethernet)，它可以通过PoE（以太网供电^(Power)）或微型USB供电。

TP-Link Omada OC200

就像路由器一样，控制器可以在 0 到 40 ℃ (32–104 ℉) 的温度范围内工作。有关更多技术细节，请访问此页面：OC200 Omada 硬件控制器^{(OC200 Omada Hardware Controller)}。

不想购买硬件控制器^{(hardware controller)}的公司也可以选择免费的Omada 软件控制器^{(Omada software controller)}，它可以安装在任何装有Windows 或 Linux^{(Windows or Linux)}的 PC 上。

大公司还可以选择Omada 基于云的控制器^{(Omada Cloud-Based Controller)}- 一种位于基于订阅的云解决方案^{(cloud solution)}中的控制器，它允许您管理位于大量位置的几乎无限数量的设备。

安装设备并设置网络

如果您不熟悉用于商业用途^{(business use)}的 Wi-Fi 设备，您可能会认为安装网络是从设置路由器开始的，就像家庭网络一样。您可以先配置TP-Link Omada ER605，但这不是理想的方法。一开始，打开所有将成为您网络一部分的设备的包装，并像这样连接它们：

使用硬件控制器^{(hardware controller)}时如何连接网络设备

将路由器连接到互联网，然后将交换机连接到路由器，然后将硬件控制器^{(hardware controller)}和您的接入点连接到交换机。然后，将它们全部启动，等待它们完成启动程序^{(boot procedure)}，并点亮它们所有的灯。之后，将 PC 连接到交换机，启动Web 浏览器^{(web browser)}，然后导航到控制器的IP 地址^{(IP address)}。如果您不知道，可以使用Omada 应用程序， ^{(Omada app)}Android和iOS均可免费使用。该应用程序会自动检测硬件控制器^{(hardware controller)}并显示其IP 地址^{(IP address)}。

TP-Link Omada应用程序会自动检测您的控制器

您还可以使用该应用程序执行初始设置。如果必须，请将其连接到由TP-Link Omada 接入^{(TP-Link Omada access)}点广播的Wi-Fi 。但是，要使此设置过程^{(setup process)}正常工作，您只能使用与Omada 应用程序^{(Omada app)}兼容的设备。您可以在此处找到兼容设备列表：我的设备是否支持 Omada 应用程序？^{(Does my device support the Omada app?)}

选择^(Choose)要设置的Omada设备^(Omada)

设置向导^{(setup wizard)}在您的网络浏览器^{(web browser)}和移动应用程序中都很友好且易于遵循。即使您只有很少的技术知识，设置所有网络设备也不会有任何问题。您经历的步骤如下：选择控制器的初始设置，选择您要配置的设备，输入您的互联网连接^{(internet connection)}设置，配置Wi-Fi，然后输入管理员帐户的详细信息^{(admin account)}你想在控制器上使用。最后，您会看到设置的摘要。在您确认要继续后，您的设置将被应用。此步骤需要几分钟时间，直到所有网络设备都显示为控制器“已采用”并从中接收到所需的所有设置。

TP-Link Omada OC200的设置向导^{(setup wizard)}

正如我们前面提到的，您不必购买硬件控制器^{(hardware controller)}。您还可以使用软件控制器^{(software controller)}并将其免费安装在网络中的 PC 上。这台 PC 需要始终打开，以便它可以用作控制器。在这种情况下，您的网络应该这样设置：

使用软件控制器^{(software controller)}时的网络拓扑^{(network topology)}

所有TP-Link Omada 设备都^{(TP-Link Omada equipment)}使用零接触方法，这意味着发现和安装过程^{(discovery and installation process)}是快速的并且很大程度上是自动化的。您不需要昂贵的团队来安装和配置网络。为了简化安装过程^{(installation process)}，Omada 网络^{(Omada networking)}设备可以在发送到客户端之前进行预设，以便它们自动发现彼此。此外，TP-Link提供免费的技术支持，可在此处访问：面向中小型企业的网络部署顾问^{(Network Deployment Advisor for Small and Midsize Business)}。可以通过电话、电子邮件和实时聊天联系他们的技术支持服务。^{(support service)}他们提供全面的支持，从采购流程开始^{(acquisition process)}并以在客户所在地的安装结束。

管理网络和您的TP-Link Omada 设备^{(TP-Link Omada equipment)}

对于消费者的 Wi-Fi 路由器，您只需要通过初始快速设置向导^{(setup wizard)}即可拥有功能网络。然而，当涉及到业务解决方案时，情况并非如此，访问他们的管理界面并深入研究细节很重要。如果要配置TP-Link Omada 设备^{(TP-Link Omada equipment)}，请打开Web 浏览器并导航^{(web browser and navigate)}到omada.tplinkcloud.com或控制器的IP 地址^{(IP address)}。使用您之前设置的管理员详细信息进行连接，您可以访问一个看起来很友好的门户，您可以在其中查看和管理您的所有网络设备。^(Connect)

TP-Link Omada的管理员用户界面^{(admin user interface)}

可用的设置数量众多，但它们在逻辑上按照满足业务需求的类别进行组织。您可以设置任何您想要的东西，从激活接入点的网状 Wi-Fi 功能，到配置网络的访问方式、您公司的VPN 服务器、^{(VPN server)}防火墙保护^{(firewall protection)}或每个网络设备^{(network device)}的固件更新。

有许多可用的设置，所有设置都按逻辑组织

另一个好处是帮助文档^{(help documentation)}：对于每个重要设置，旁边都有一个带有i字母的图标。单击i会显示有关该设置及其作用的更多详细信息。唯一的缺点是控制器的用户界面^{(user interface)}似乎只有英文^(English)版本。

有关更多信息，请单击i 图标^{(i icon)}

为了获得更大的灵活性，最好使用 TP-Link ID 将您的TP-Link Omada OC200 硬件^{(TP-Link Omada OC200 hardware)}控制器连接到 TP-Link 的云。当您的Internet 连接^{(internet connection)}正常工作时，必须在完成网络的初始配置后执行此步骤。否则无法成功连接云端。

将您的网络连接到TP-Link的云端

创建外部访问链接后，当您在公司网络之外时，您可以使用omada.tplinkclod.com云平台或适用于Android 和 iOS的^{(Android and iOS)}Omada 移动^{(Omada mobile)}应用程序从任何地方（包括您的智能手机）远程控制您的网络. 该应用程序也很友好且易于使用。只要您的业务网络^{(business network)}没有完全与互联网断开，您就可以使用该应用程序查看网络内部发生了什么，连接了哪些设备，哪些网络设备不再工作等。该应用程序的一个有用功能是它会为您可能感兴趣的各种事件显示自动警报。

TP-Link Omada 移动应用程序

TP-Link Omada 应用程序^{(TP-Link Omada app)}提供的设置不如网页界面^{(web interface)}的设置全面，但足以满足基本需求。您可以在下面的屏幕截图中看到它们的组织方式。

TP-Link Omada中可用的设置

如果TP-Link Omada 应用程序^{(app isn)}不足以解决特定问题^{(specific problem)}，并且您没有连接到公司的网络，您可以打开Web 浏览器并导航^{(web browser and navigate)}到omada.tplinkcloud.com。借助您的TP-Link ID，您可以访问和管理整个网络，就像您在本地连接一样。

TP-Link Omada 接入^{(TP-Link Omada access)}点提供的 Wi-Fi 有多快？

TP-Link Omada ER605 路由器^{(TP-Link Omada ER605 router)}和JetStream TL-SG2008P 交换机^{(JetStream TL-SG2008P switch)}在提供速度非常接近 1 Gbps的^(Gbps)以太网^(Ethernet)连接方面没有任何问题，因此我们没有进行^{(t perform)}任何详细测试。这样的网络连接往往工作得很好，这就是为什么我们选择只使用接收到的用于测试的接入点进行一些测量。让我们一一看看他们提供了什么：

接入点TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD

首先，我们想看看您使用Wi-Fi 6从这个^{(Wi-Fi 6)}接入点^{(access point)}获得的最大速度。我们拿了一部支持Wi-Fi 6连接的智能手机，并在两个频率上运行SpeedTest：2.4 GHz和 5 GHz。这个应用程序向您展示了我们在与互联网之间传输数据时获得的最大速度。

在 5 GHz 频段^{(GHz band)}，我们达到了703 Mbps的最大^(Mbps)下载速度^{(download speed)}。

TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD - 5 GHz 频段的速度测试^{(GHz band)}

然后，我们拿起一台笔记本电脑并使用PassMark Performance test通过本地网络进行传输，该应用程序可以测量平均传输速度^{(average transfer speed)}和传输的可变性。如下图所示，平均速度为 816.7 MBps -相当令人满意^{(quite satisfactory)}。网络传输^{(network transfer)}的稳定性相对较好，但我们确实注意到测量到一半时突然下降^{(drop halfway)}。

TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD - 5 ^{(TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD)}GHz 频段^{(GHz band)}上的 Wi-Fi 传输

我们继续使用 2.4 GHz 频段^{(GHz band)}并继续使用 Wi-Fi 6 标准。在SpeedTest中，我们的最大下载速度^{(download speed)}为 193 Mbps。再说一次^(Again)，这对于这个无线频率来说是相当快的。

TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD - 2.4 GHz 频段的速度测试^{(GHz band)}

在PassMark 性能测试^{(PassMark Performance test)}中，无线传输的平均速度略慢，其稳定性在 2.4 GHz 频段^{(GHz band)}的正常范围内。

TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD - 2.4 ^{(TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD)}GHz 频段^{(GHz band)}上的 Wi-Fi 传输

我们对TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD的测试经验感到满意。我们的 Wi-Fi 6 连接运行良好，稳定，无缝漫游功能确保从一个接入点^{(access point)}顺利迁移到另一个接入点，具体取决于我们在覆盖区域内^{(coverage area)}移动的方式。

接入点TP-Link Omada EAP225-户外^{(TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor)}

TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor是一款经济实惠的接入点^{(access point)}，可使用较旧的 Wi-Fi 5 标准。因此，您从中获得的速度应该略低。

首先，我们在 5 GHz 频段上使用^{(GHz band)}SpeedTest，使用 Wi-Fi 5 标准查看我们在与互联网之间传输数据时获得的最大速度。我们的最大下载速度^{(download speed)}为 610 Mbps。

TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor - 5 GHz 频段的速度测试^{(GHz band)}

PassMark 性能测试^{(PassMark Performance test)}向我们展示了平均网络速度^{(average network speed)}和网络传输的可变性。通过本地网络传输数据时，我们的平均下载速度^{(download speed)}比之前的测试要高，传输非常稳定。一个极好的结果！

TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor - 5 ^{(TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor)}GHz 频段^{(GHz band)}上的 Wi-Fi 传输

我们使用 Wi-Fi 4 标准移至 2.4 GHz 频段^{(GHz band)}。我们使用SpeedTest^(SpeedTest)测量的互联网最大下载速度^{(download speed)}为 77.5 Mbps。

TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor - 2.4 GHz 频段的速度测试^{(GHz band)}

通过PassMark 性能测试^{(PassMark Performance test)}进行的网络传输显示出更高的平均速度 - 102.1 Mbps - 和高稳定性的网络吞吐量^{(network throughput)}。再次^(Again)，一个可靠的结果。

TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor - 通过 2.4 ^{(TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor)}GHz 频段^{(GHz band)}进行 Wi-Fi 传输

即使TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor不使用Wi-Fi 6 标准，您从中获得的速度也非常出色，并且网络传输非常稳定。此外，无缝漫游算法（将一台设备从一个接入点^{(access point)}移动到另一个接入点，使其始终拥有最佳 Wi-Fi 信号）在Omada EAP225-Outdoor 和 Omada EAP660 HD^{(Omada EAP225-Outdoor and Omada EAP660 HD)}之间运行良好，即使它们使用不同的 Wi-Fi -Fi 标准。

您对TP-Link Omada有何看法？

到此结束我们为中小型企业使用TP-Link Omada 网络设备的冒险。^{(TP-Link Omada networking)}我们希望您喜欢我们的演示，并希望您了解有关这些产品及其功能的有用信息。如果您有任何疑问，或者您以前使用过此类网络设备，请不要犹豫^{(t hesitate)}，在下面发表评论。

The TP-Link Omada ecosystem: Wi-Fi for the SMB sector! -

Our team іs very familiar with the TP-Link ecosystem for hоme users, and we like to believe that our readers keep our reviews in mind when making their purchasing decisions. Recently, TP-Link has asked uѕ to “meet” theіr Omada family of products, aimed at small аnd medium buѕinesses. We’re talking about professional networking equipment that can handle larger and more complex networks than those found in our homes and apartments. We decided to accept their challenge, so today, we’ll introduce you to TР-Link Omada:

The TP-Link Omada ecosystem and its target audience

Omada is one of TP-Link’s series of products designed for small and medium-sized businesses. The Omada family includes network controllers (hardware, software, or cloud-based), switches, routers, as well as access points, both indoors and outdoors. To get acquainted with the Omada family of products, TP-Link has sent us for testing the following:

• TP-Link Omada VPN Gigabit Router ER605
• JetStream 8-Port Gigabit Smart Switch TL-SG2008P
• TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD Wi-Fi 6 Ceiling Mount Access Point
• TP-Link Omada EAP225 Indoor/Outdoor Access Point
• Omada Hardware Controller OC200

The TP-Link Omada equipment that we have tested

The TP-Link Omada equipment comes with a standard warranty of 5 years, and it tries to cater to the needs of the following types of customers:

• Businesses running in the hospitality sector such as hotels, restaurant chains, coffee shops, or leisure centers
• Chains of pharmacies and medical centers
• The education sector (universities, high schools, etc)
• Companies that are based in high-density office buildings with lots of Wi-Fi interference

Let’s take each piece of equipment one by and see what it has to offer:

TP-Link Omada VPN Gigabit Router ER605

The TP-Link Omada ER605 (TL-R605) router is a model for small and medium-sized businesses. In addition to the typical functions of a business router, it can also function as a VPN server, serving up to 20 simultaneous VPN connections, using the L2TP, PPTP, IPsec, and OpenVPN protocols.

In the package, we find the router, a network cable, the power supply, plastic feet you can attach to the router, the installation guide, and a few other leaflets.

Unboxing the TP-Link Omada ER605

The router has five Ethernet ports working at 1 Gbps, four of which can be used as WAN for the internet connection when you need load balancing or higher bandwidth for a large number of access points and network devices. The Omada ER605 router’s sturdy metal housing and utilitarian design make it easy to install anywhere, even in small spaces.

The ports found on the TP-Link Omada ER605

This router has 128 MB of RAM and 16 MB of storage space for the firmware, and it works at temperatures varying from 0 to 40 ℃ (or 32–104 ℉). It can be installed and managed independently but also through a controller (the ideal scenario, as you’ll understand later in this article). For more information about the characteristics of this router, visit this page: Omada Gigabit VPN Router ER605.

JetStream 8-Port Gigabit Smart Switch TL-SG2008P

TP-Link JetStream TL-SG2008P is a network switch with eight ports working at 1 Gbps, four of which have PoE (Power over Ethernet). This means that they transmit electricity too, and they have a total power supply of 62 W.

The ports on the TP-Link JetStream TL-SG2008

PoE is useful for powering the equipment connected to the switch, such as controllers, surveillance cameras, or access points. JetStream TL-SG2008P is integrated with all Omada controllers (both hardware and software), so it can be easily managed. It has a durable metal case and a very functional design.

In its box, in addition to the actual switch, you’ll also find the power supply, the installation manual, a couple of plastic feet which can be glued to the switch, and some informative leaflets.

Unboxing the TP-Link JetStream TL-SG2008

For more details, visit this page: JetStream 8-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with 4-Port PoE+ TL-SG2008P.

Access point TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD

Omada EAP660 HD is a modern dual-band access point with Wi-Fi 6. If you want to know more about this standard and its benefits, read this analysis: Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 4 on TP-Link routers. When you unbox it, you find the access point itself, its power supply, a kit with screws and other accessories for ceiling or wall mounting, the installation guide, and a couple of leaflets.

Unboxing the TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD

One aspect that we like a lot about the TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD is its powerful hardware: it has a Qualcomm IPQ8072A processor with four cores, running at 2 GHz, 512 MB RAM, and 128 MB of storage for the firmware. It can be connected to the network through a 2.5 Gbps port, and it offers wireless transmissions using 4x4 MU-MIMO. All these features make it a great choice when you want high-speed Wi-Fi for a large number of devices.

TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD

The maximum theoretical bandwidth is 1148 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band (when using Wi-Fi 6) and 2402 Mbps on the 5 GHz band (through Wi-Fi 6). Businesses interested in maximizing their security can activate WPA3 encryption. The only limitation of TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD is that its maximum channel bandwidth on the 5 GHz band is 80 MHz, not 160 MHz.

For more technical information, refer to this page: AX3600 Wireless Dual Band Multi-Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point.

Access point TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor

TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor is a dual-band access point, with detachable antennas, that runs using the Wi-Fi 5 standard. It’s specialized for use in outdoor spaces, such as terraces, sports fields, etc. In its packaging, you find the access point, its antennas, the power supply, a kit for mounting it on poles, walls, and other types of surfaces, a waterproof rubber insert, a passive PoE injector, the installation guide, and a few leaflets.

Unboxing the TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor

The housing of the TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor has an IP65 certification for resistance to dust, water splashes, and accidental jets. The access point also benefits from 6KV lightning protection and 15KV ESD electrostatic protection. Its operating temperatures can vary between -30 ℃ and 70 ℃ (or -22℉~158℉).

TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor

Omada EAP225-Outdoor connects to the network via a 1 Gbps Ethernet port and it can be managed very easily with the help of a controller. The theoretical maximum bandwidth is 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band.

More technical information can be found on this page: AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Indoor/Outdoor Access Point.

TP-Link Omada OC200 hardware controller

The hardware controller is the smallest and most important piece of equipment in our setup because its role is to facilitate the administration of the network and all devices from a central point. You can think of Omada OC200 as the brain that tells all other devices what to do and how to work on the network.

Its packaging is very small and includes the controller itself, a CAT.5e network cable, a few plastic feet that you can stick to it, the installation guide, and a few leaflets.

Unboxing the TP-Link Omada OC200

Omada OC200 must be connected to the network switch, and with its help, you can manage up to 100 access points, switches, and routers. It can be accessed both locally and from the cloud, through a web interface or the Omada mobile app for Android and iOS. The OC200 has a powerful chipset, a durable metal case, and a USB 2.0 port for automatic backup. On it, we find two Ethernet ports at 100 Mbps, and it can be powered through PoE (Power over Ethernet) or micro USB.

TP-Link Omada OC200

Just like the router, the controller can function at temperatures varying from 0 to 40 ℃ (32–104 ℉). For more technical details, visit this page: OC200 Omada Hardware Controller.

Companies that do not want to buy a hardware controller can also opt for a free Omada software controller, which can be installed on any PC with Windows or Linux.

Large companies can also opt for Omada Cloud-Based Controller - a controller located in a subscription-based cloud solution, which allows you to manage a virtually unlimited number of devices, located in a large number of locations.

Installing the equipment and setting up the network

If you’re not familiar with Wi-Fi equipment for business use, you may assume that installing the network starts with setting up the router, just as is the case with home networks. You can first configure the TP-Link Omada ER605, but that’s not the ideal approach. In the beginning, unpack all the equipment that will become part of your network and connect them like this:

How to connect your network devices when using a hardware controller

Connect the router to the internet, then the switch to the router, and the hardware controller and your access points to the switch. Then, start them all, wait for them to finish the boot procedure, and light up all their lights. After that, connect a PC to the switch, fire up a web browser, and navigate to the controller’s IP address. If you don’t know it, you can use the Omada app, available for free both for Android and iOS. The app automatically detects the hardware controller and displays its IP address.

The TP-Link Omada app detects your controller automatically

You can also use the app to perform the initial setup. If you have to, connect it to the Wi-Fi broadcasted by a TP-Link Omada access point. However, for this setup process to work, you must only use equipment compatible with the Omada app. You can find a list of compatible devices here: Does my device support the Omada app?

Choose which Omada devices will be set up

The setup wizard is friendly and easy to follow both in your web browser and in the mobile app. Even if you only have minimal technical knowledge, you shouldn’t have any issues setting up all the networking equipment. The steps you go through are the following: choose the initial settings for the controller, select the devices you want to configure, enter the settings for your internet connection, configure the Wi-Fi, and type the details of the admin account you want to use on the controller. In the end, you see the summary of your settings. After you confirm that you want to go ahead, your settings are applied. This step takes a few minutes until all the networking devices show up as “adopted” by the controller and receive all the settings they need from it.

The setup wizard for TP-Link Omada OC200

As we mentioned earlier, you don’t have to buy a hardware controller. You can also use a software controller and install it for free on a PC that’s part of your network. This PC needs to be turned on at all times so that it can function as a controller. In this situation, your network should be set up like this:

The network topology when using a software controller

All TP-Link Omada equipment uses a Zero-Touch approach, meaning that the discovery and installation process is fast and largely automated. You don’t need a costly team to install and configure the network. To make the installation process easier, the Omada networking devices can be preset before being sent to the client, so that they discover one another automatically. Also, TP-Link offers free technical support which can be accessed here: Network Deployment Advisor for Small and Midsize Business. Their tech support service can be contacted through phone, email, and live chat. They provide full support, starting with the acquisition process and ending with the installation at the customer’s location.

Managing the network and your TP-Link Omada equipment

When it comes to Wi-Fi routers for consumers, you only need to go through the initial quick setup wizard to have a functional network. However, when it comes to business solutions, this is not the case, and it is important that you access their administrative interface and delve into details. If you want to configure the TP-Link Omada equipment, open a web browser and navigate to omada.tplinkcloud.com or to the IP address of the controller. Connect using the admin details you’ve set earlier, and you get access to a portal that looks friendly and where you can see and manage all your network devices.

The admin user interface for TP-Link Omada

The available settings are many in number but they’re logically organized in categories that cater to the needs of a business. You can set anything you want, from activating the mesh Wi-Fi feature for access points, to configuring how the network can be accessed, the VPN server of your company, the firewall protection, or the firmware updates for each network device.

There are many settings available, all logically organized

Another positive is the help documentation: for each important setting, there’s an icon with the i letter next to it. Clicking on the i displays more details about that setting and what it does. The only downside is that the user interface for the controller seems to only be available in English.

For more information click the i icon

For more flexibility, it is a good idea to connect your TP-Link Omada OC200 hardware controller to TP-Link’s cloud using a TP-Link ID. This step must be performed after finalizing the initial configuration of the network when your internet connection is working. Otherwise, the connection to the cloud won’t be performed successfully.

Connect your network to TP-Link's cloud

After you’ve created a link for external access, you can remotely control your network from anywhere, including your smartphone, when you are outside your company’s network, using the omada.tplinkclod.com cloud platform or the Omada mobile app for Android and iOS. The app is also friendly and easy to use. As long as your business network is not completely cut off from the internet, you can use the app to see what’s going on inside the network, which devices are connected, which networking equipment no longer works, etc. One useful feature of the app is that it displays automatic alerts for all kinds of events that may interest you.

The TP-Link Omada mobile app

The settings offered by the TP-Link Omada app are not as comprehensive as those from the web interface, but they’re enough to cover the basic needs. You can see how they are organized in the screenshot below.

The settings available in TP-Link Omada

If the TP-Link Omada app isn’t useful enough to solve a specific problem, and you’re not connected to the company’s network, you can open a web browser and navigate to omada.tplinkcloud.com. With the help of your TP-Link ID, you can access and manage the whole network as if you’re connected locally.

How fast is the Wi-Fi offered by the TP-Link Omada access points?

The TP-Link Omada ER605 router and the JetStream TL-SG2008P switch don’t have any problems in offering Ethernet connections at speeds very close to 1 Gbps, so we didn’t perform any detailed test. Such network connections tend to work very well, and that’s why we chose to make some measurements using only the access points received for testing. Let’s see what they offer, one by one:

Access point TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD

First, we wanted to see the maximum speed you get from this access point with Wi-Fi 6. We took a smartphone that works with Wi-Fi 6 connections and ran SpeedTest on both frequencies: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. This app shows you the maximum speed we get when transferring data to and from the internet.

On the 5 GHz band, we reached a maximum download speed of 703 Mbps.

TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD - SpeedTest on the 5 GHz band

Then, we took a laptop and made a transfer through the local network using PassMark Performance test, an app that measures the average transfer speed and the transfer’s variability. As you can see below, the average speed was 816.7 MBps - quite satisfactory. The stability of the network transfer was relatively good, but we did notice a sudden drop halfway through our measurement.

TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD - Wi-Fi transfers on the 5 GHz band

We moved on to the 2.4 GHz band and kept using the Wi-Fi 6 standard. In SpeedTest, our maximum download speed was 193 Mbps. Again, that’s quite fast for this wireless frequency.

TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD - SpeedTest on the 2.4 GHz band

In PassMark Performance test, the wireless transfers had a slightly slower average speed, and their stability was within normal limits for the 2.4 GHz band.

TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD - Wi-Fi transfers on the 2.4 GHz band

We are pleased with our testing experience for TP-Link Omada EAP660 HD. Our Wi-Fi 6 connections worked well, they were stable, and the seamless roaming feature ensured a smooth migration from one access point to another, depending on how we moved around the coverage area.

Access point TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor

TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor is an affordable access point that works using the older Wi-Fi 5 standard. Because of that, the speeds you get from it should be slightly lower.

First, we used SpeedTest on the 5 GHz band, using the Wi-Fi 5 standard to see the maximum speeds we get when transferring data to and from the internet. Our maximum download speed was 610 Mbps.

TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor - SpeedTest on the 5 GHz band

PassMark Performance test showed us both the average network speed and the variability of network transfers. When transferring data through the local network, our average download speed was higher than in the previous test, and the transfer was very stable. An excellent result!

TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor - Wi-Fi transfers on the 5 GHz band

We moved to the 2.4 GHz band, using the Wi-Fi 4 standard. Our maximum download speed from the internet, measured with SpeedTest, was 77.5 Mbps.

TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor - SpeedTest on the 2.4 GHz band

Network transfers made through PassMark Performance test showed a higher average speed - 102.1 Mbps - and a high stability of the network throughput. Again, a solid result.

TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor - Wi-Fi transfers through the 2.4 GHz band

Even though TP-Link Omada EAP225-Outdoor does not use the Wi-Fi 6 standard, the speeds you get from it are excellent, and network transfers are very stable. Also, the seamless roaming algorithms (which move one device from one access point to another, so that it always has the best Wi-Fi signal), work very well between Omada EAP225-Outdoor and Omada EAP660 HD, even though they use different Wi-Fi standards.

What’s your opinion about the TP-Link Omada?

Here ends our adventure with TP-Link Omada networking equipment for small and midsize businesses. We hope that you have enjoyed our presentation and that you’ve learned useful things about these products and their features. If you have any questions, or if you have used such networking equipment before, don’t hesitate to comment below.

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