TP-LINK Omada Controllers

Centralise your Omada network and supercharge your business.

Gain full visibility and control of your Omada network on one pane of glass with the Omada Software Defined Networking (SDN) platform. Acting as the command hub for devices in the Omada ecosystem, Omada’s SDN platform facilitates seamless connection and configuration for your network routers, access points and switches through a centralised web interface. The platform allows you to easily build, scale and manage your entire network without requiring extensive installation support or professional maintenance.

Omada’s SDN platform is delivered through a single interface, the Omada Controller, as either a hardware, software and cloud based solution. The Omada Hardware Controller and Omada Software Controller are on-premises controllers that facilitate localised network management without ongoing service fees or subscriptions.

For ultimate security and stability, you can install the hardware-based Controller locally on site without requiring a PC or server. While the software version of the Omada Controller requires a PC or server, installation is free and simple. Log in via the online portal for easy device adoption and management.

For unified, efficient deployment, Omada’s Cloud-Based Controller is a browser-based management system for all devices that runs entirely in the cloud. Offered through a yearly subscription, this version of the Omada SDN platform avoids upfront hardware purchases and complex installations, making it an affordable, user-friendly option.

Setting up and managing your Omada network is effortless with an Omada Controller. Need support? The Tech Geeks will help you find the right solution.

Who is it for?

Devices in the Omada ecosystem can be configured and operated independently in standalone mode, via a web-browser or the Omada app. However, to take advantage of advanced settings and integrated security features, most businesses choose to use the Omada Controller.

Omada Controllers are applicable for smart home implementations, small offices and medium businesses across most industries. Choosing software vs hardware vs cloud often comes down to individual preference. To decide which Omada Controller is best for you, we recommend weighing up factors such as:
Set-up costs
Security requirements
Number of devices in your network implementation
IT monitoring capabilities
Business complexity

Below is a cheat sheet with some basic differences:

Omada Software Controller:
Free
No upfront hardware investment
Install locally on-site, operate anywhere via the cloud
Requires a PC/Server to run
Supports connection for up to 10,000 compatible Omada devices
IDEAL FOR medium to large networks

Omada Hardware Controller:
One-time appliance cost
Reliable and secure
Install locally on-site, operate anywhere via the Cloud
No PC or server required to run
Supports limited number of Omada devices
IDEAL FOR small to medium local networks or networks requiring full privacy

Omada Cloud-based Controller
Ongoing yearly subscription
Run entirely in the cloud
No hardware controller investment and on-site installation.
Supports unlimited Omada device management scale
IDEAL FOR Medium to large multi-site networks

Highlights

Flexible, Remote Management: Integrated cloud access enables access from anywhere via the Omada App or web interface for your convenience.

Full, Centralised Control: Full visibility on a single pane of glass. Make synchronised changes to device configurations. Customise the dashboard with widgets to monitor real-time device activity, traffic and issues.
Highly Scalable: Complete integration and centralisation functionality for multiple network devices, including access points, switches, routers. Synchronise changes across your network and add more devices to scale.

As an official Australian TP-Link partner, we have years of experience sourcing the best TP-Link solutions, and many happy customers to prove it!

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While customers typically opt for centralised device management with the Omada Controller, all Omada devices can be operated separately in Standalone mode, a feature unique to Omada. We also stock DECO, TP-Link’s range of AI enabled mesh solutions that work to enhance the home Wi-Fi experience. The DECO range is perfect for the home environment, especially if you need a reliable and sleek solution for your
smart devices. 

Whether you're looking to extend Wi-Fi, enhance your business network, or implement smart home solutions, The Tech Geeks offers localised advice for all TP-Link's products. Our friendly team is on the ground, here and now, waiting to help you find the right solution in your local time zone. We look forward to hearing from you!