Early Access Omada SDN Controller_V5.14.20 Pre-release (Updated on Apr 30th, 2024)
This Article Applies to
Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.14.20 Windows (Windows 7/8/10/11/Server, 64bit Recommended)
OC200(UN)_V1_1.31.1_Build20240428(Beta)(Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.14.20.21)
OC200(UN)_V2_2.16.1_Build20240428(Beta)(Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.14.20.21)
Overview
We hope to offer you a chance to experience the new features added in the Controller v5.14.20 in advance, and also give us TP-Link the opportunity to fully test the firmware in your real network environment and scenarios before the official release. All feedback is welcome, including letting us know about successful upgrades.
Release Notes
New Features
1. Added support for OLT devices: DS-P7001-04(UN) 1.1.0, DS-P7001-08(UN) 1.1.0.
2. Added support for gateways: ER7406(UN) 1.0, ER7206(UN) 2.20.
3. Added support for ES series switches: ES205G(UN) 1.0, ES205GP(UN) 1.0, ES210GP(UN) 1.0.
4. Added support for GPON APs: EAP610GP-Desktop, EAP615GP-Wall.
5. Added support for data statistics of OLT devices in Statistics.
6. Added support for Bandwidth Control and Port VLAN of GPON devices in Device > Properties windows > Port Status.
7. Added support for VoIP function in Site View > Settings, for which OLT devices supporting VoIP are needed.
8. Added support for Print Comments in Voucher: The content of Comments will be printed when printing the Voucher.
Enhancements
1. Optimized the interactive interface and automatic alarm removal in Logs.
2. Optimized channel and power deployment for the wireless network.
3. Optimized the logic of wireless roaming, and increased the stability of connection and experience of roaming.
4. Optimized the logic of topological identification, added support for third-party LLDP clients display as nodes in Site > Map > Topology, and enhanced the accuracy of network topology recognition.
5. Optimized the display of configuration status, and added status notice of configuration result in Devices > Device List.
6. Optimized the interactive interface of Online API Document in Global View > Settings > Platform Integration.
7. Optimized default wireless settings of new-created SSID, enabled 802.11r automatically when user created new SSID.
8. Optimized the logic of displaying Full-Sector DFS and Connectivity Detection, only after Mesh is enabled these functions can be accessible.
Notes
1. This version of the Controller is fully applied to the Omada APP of version 4.16 or above.
2. Omada SDN Controller can only manage certain devices running the supported firmware. Please confirm that your device is compatible with the SDN Controller.
3. For the Windows version, Java 8 (or OpenJDK-8) and above are required. How to install Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Omada SDN Controller on Windows?
4. For the Linux version, 64-bit Linux OS is supported and Java 8 (or OpenJDK-8) and above, MongoDB v3 and v4 are necessarily required. How to install Omada SDN controller on Linux system (above Controller 5.0.29)
5. Added a Beta watermark overlay to the interface. (For OC200 only)
6. Cloud firmware updates have been temporarily disabled in this beta version. (For OC200 only)
Firmware Download
Before the Upgrade
(1) Please be sure you have read the Beta Test Agreement before upgrading the Pre-release firmware!
(2) For the sake of insurance, it's always recommended to save a copy of the controller Backup Config file before upgrading or downgrading.
(3) You may follow the following guide to upgrade your Omada Controller. How to Upgrade or Downgrade Omada SDN Controller.
Firmware Download Link
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Direct Download
Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.14.20_Windows (Pre-release version)
Omada_Controller_Windows_v5.14.20.8 (Pre-release version)
OC200(UN)_V1_1.31.1_Build20240428(Beta)(Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.14.20.21)
OC200(UN)_V2_2.16.1_Build20240428(Beta)(Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.14.20.21)
Additional Information
If somehow you encounter an issue during or after the controller upgrade, it's suggested to contact us with the following info:
- Omada Controller version (previous and current)
- Device Model(s), Hardware and Firmware versions
- (if possible) A copy of the Log file and Backup Config file
If you decide to downgrade the controller before reporting the issue to TP-Link, it's suggested to save a copy of the current Log file and Backup Config file before you do that, which could help to investigate and address the issue quickly.
>> How to get the Log file and Backup Config file for Omada SDN Controller:
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If your Windows software controller failed to get launched, please locate the controller installation path for the Log file.
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If it's not a launch issue, you can export the Log file and Backup Config file in the local network.
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For Omada Controller v5.8 or later version,
In the Global View, go to Settings > Maintenance > Backup & Restore > Retained Data Backup, select Settings Only, then click Export for the Backup Config file. On the same page, scroll down for Export for Support, click Export Running Logs for desensitized Log file.
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For Omada Controller v5.6 or v5.7,
Go to Settings > Maintenance > Backup & Restore > Retained Data Backup, select Settings Only, then click Export for the Backup Config file. On the same page, scroll down for Export for Support, click Export Running Logs for desensitized Log file.
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For Omada Controller v5.5 or previous version,
Go to Settings > Maintenance > Backup & Restore > Retained Data Backup, select Settings Only, then click Export for the Backup Config file . Go to Settings > Services > Export Data > Running Log to export the Log file.
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Update Log
Apr 30th, 2024:
Update the Omada Software Controller (Windows) beta version
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Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.14.20_Windows (Pre-release version)
- After
Omada_Controller_Windows_v5.14.20.8 (Pre-release version)
Provide the following controller firmware for early access.
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OC200(UN)_V1_1.31.1_Build20240428(Beta)(Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.14.20.21)
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OC200(UN)_V2_2.16.1_Build20240428(Beta)(Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.14.20.21)
Apr 12th, 2024:
Provide the following controller firmware for early access.
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Omada_SDN_Controller_V5.14.20_Windows (Pre-release version)
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Thanks for feedback.
The 6GHz need to be complied to the FCC. Currently our firmware is not support AFC, thus we have implemented that the beacons are transmitted using a single antenna path at 22 dBm. But for actual data transmissions, the 4x4 MIMO antenna allows transmitting at a higher power level of 28 dBm.
Interesting. I did see behavior that is explained by this - Signal strength spiking when performing speed testing. I figured it was due to beamforming or something increasing the reception to the device, but increasing broadcast power for data transfer seems to better explain it.
I'll go ahead and stop fretting about it. Thanks for the explanation!
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@Hank21 Ich habe gestern das Update auf meinem Windwos Software Controller durchgeführt und danach haben meine WLAN Clients die IP Adresse vom Managment VLAN bekommen. Warum ist das so?
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Mathias86 wrote
@Hank21 Ich habe gestern das Update auf meinem Windwos Software Controller durchgeführt und danach haben meine WLAN Clients die IP Adresse vom Managment VLAN bekommen. Warum ist das so?
Hi @Mathias86
From controller version 5.14, we will be able to add VLAN on SSID by selecting network. You can try to double-check the SSID setting and try again.
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Update Log
Apr 30th, 2024:
Update the Omada Software Controller (Windows) beta version
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Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.14.20_Windows (Pre-release version)
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Omada_Controller_Windows_v5.14.20.8 (Pre-release version)
Provide the following controller firmware for early access.
OC200(UN)_V1_1.31.1_Build20240428(Beta)(Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.14.20.21)
OC200(UN)_V2_2.16.1_Build20240428(Beta)(Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.14.20.21)
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Hank21 wrote
MR.S wrote
Internet is available, everything looks and works as it should except ISP Load statistics.
ER8411 gets Public IP from DHCP without problem, ER707-M2 has fixed public WAN ip
ER8411 v1.0 Firmware Version:1.2.1 Build 20240308 Rel.75819
ER707-M2 v1.0 Firmware Version:1.2.2 Build 20240324 Rel.42799
Hi @MR.S
We are currently attempting to identify and reproduce the issue, and we will reply to you again once we get any update.
Please feel free to inform us if you have any other findings. Thanks.
ISP load is back with 5.14.20.8
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Hello,
I have a strange behavior since the last update.
I have my Omada controller installed in a VM, managing 1 Omada switch and 3 EAP650, all devices are connected to the switch.
I had an issue with the hypervisor NIC which caused a down of the machine.
I noticed that, being the Omada controller offline, the EAPs stopped the radio/were no longer providing WiFi service.
is this an expected behavior?
How can I maintain the radio on, in my EAPs, even if the controller is unreachable for some reason? Any setting to configure?
Thanks
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MR.S wrote
Hank21 wrote
MR.S wrote
Internet is available, everything looks and works as it should except ISP Load statistics.
ER8411 gets Public IP from DHCP without problem, ER707-M2 has fixed public WAN ip
ER8411 v1.0 Firmware Version:1.2.1 Build 20240308 Rel.75819
ER707-M2 v1.0 Firmware Version:1.2.2 Build 20240324 Rel.42799
Hi @MR.S
We are currently attempting to identify and reproduce the issue, and we will reply to you again once we get any update.
Please feel free to inform us if you have any other findings. Thanks.
ISP load is back with 5.14.20.8
Hi @MR.S
Thanks for prompt update! And feel free to feedback any issue when using the beta firmware!
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Bianco8 wrote
Hello,
I have a strange behavior since the last update.
I have my Omada controller installed in a VM, managing 1 Omada switch and 3 EAP650, all devices are connected to the switch.
I had an issue with the hypervisor NIC which caused a down of the machine.
I noticed that, being the Omada controller offline, the EAPs stopped the radio/were no longer providing WiFi service.
is this an expected behavior?How can I maintain the radio on, in my EAPs, even if the controller is unreachable for some reason? Any setting to configure?
Thanks
Hi @Bianco8
May I know your controller version and EAP version now? Could you try to upgrade to the latest beta firmware 5.14.20.8? And could you share some WLAN setting on your controller to us?
To assist you better, I've created a support ticket via your registered email address, and escalated it to our support engineer to look into the issue. The ticket ID TKID240513031, please check your email box and ensure the support email is well received. Thanks!
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@Hank21 I noticed something strange with the WLAN Optimization tool. I have 4 APs, 2 650 v1s (1.0.13), a 610-outdoor v1 (1.2.6) and a 650-outdoor (1.1.3). One of my 650s was running an old firmware (1.0.3) because I was trying to diagnose another issue but this morning I updated it back to 1.0.13. May 30 minutes later, I ran the WLAN Optimization tool but it only optimized 3 of my APs, leaving out the 650 that I had updated just before. Any reason why it would exlude that 650? There is nothing in the excluded list of APs.
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Hello @Hank21 , I have no messages in my mail box.
For sake of completeness, I'm using Omada SDN on Linux Debian container (hosted in Proxmox, if it matters).
This is the SSID configuration:
No particular configuration is set, just 3 SSID with WPA2/3 PSK, 1 is providing guest access via VLAN. I had no issues in the last 3 month, using this setup. I might test a rollback to the stable version to verify if that was the root cause.
The controller is connected to the same network via Linux bridge.
Thank you!
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