Early Access Hardware Controller (Built-in Omada SDN Controller V6.0.0) Pre-release (Release on 28th Sep)

This Article Applies to
OC200(UN)_V1_1.37.7_pre-release (Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0)
OC200(UN)_V2_2.22.7_pre-release (Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0)
OC220(UN)_V1_1.2.7_pre-release (Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0)
OC300(UN)_V1_1.31.7_pre-release (Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0)
OC400(UN)_V1_1.9.7_pre-release (Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0)
Overview
We hope to offer you a chance to experience the new features added in the Controller v5.15.24 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
1) Version Info
The version of the Controller is fully applied to the Omada APP of version 5.0.x.
Note: Omada APP 5.0.x has not been released yet. If you usually rely on the app for management, it is not recommended to upgrade your controller to this version.
2) Supported Device Models
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For the device models Omada Software Controller supports, you can refer to: SDN Platform Compatibility List Omada Cloud
- Added support for Access Points: EAP 787 v0.
- Added support for Gateway: ER701-5G-Outdoor v1.0, DR3650v(EU)1.20、ER706W-4G(EU)20、ER706WP-4G(EU) 1.20、ER706WP-4G(US)1.26、ER8411(UN)1.20、DR3220v-4G(EU)1.20、DR3650v-4G(EU)1.20、ER7206(UN)30、ER7406(UN)1.20、ER706W(EU/US)1.30、ER706W-4G(US)1.30、ER605(UN)30、ER707-M2(UN)1.30、ER7412-M2(UN)1.30
- Added support for OLT: DS-MCUA
3) New Features
- Added support for displaying VLAN information, offline devices, and isolated devices in the topology view in Site View > Dashboard > Topology.
- Added support for offline clients, a unified export button, and advanced search for both online and offline clients in the Client list, and removed the Past Connection and Known Client pages from Insights.
- Optimized Client detail layout with new Overview, Statistics, Connection Logs, Tools, and Config tabs in Site > Clients > Client Details.
- Added support for a client online-timeline in the Client detail view in Site view > Client > Overview.
- Added support for a Connection Logs timeline in Site view > Client > Connection Logs.
- Optimized wireless client on/off-line detection for AP6.0 firmware, reducing controller notification latency to 0–5 seconds. OC200 is excluded.
- Added support for wireless client device-type, vendor, model, OS, and version identification in Global > Settings > Controller Settings > Services, with results shown in Clients list and detail pages (AP 6.0 firmware, Cloud Access required).
- Added support for LAN Isolation as a new VLAN configuration option in Site > Network Config > LAN > Isolation Settings and Site > Network Config > LAN > VLAN > Add/Edit for Gateway devices running firmware version 6.0.
- Added support for a topology link diagram in Device > Device Details > Overview.
- Added support for an online/offline timeline in Device > Device Details > Overview.
- Optimized device detail layout with new log and tools modules in Device > Device Details.
- Optimized EAP/Bridge AP detail layout with updated config and statistics modules in Device > AP Details, and fixed mesh traffic chart accuracy in Device > AP Details > Statistics.
- Optimized Switch detail layout with expanded statistics and streamlined config access in Device > Switch Details.
- Optimized Gateway detail layout with new network view and config modules, plus added SIM and Transmission settings, in Device > Gateway Details.
- Optimized OLT detail layout with additional data charts in Device > OLT Details; added Management System Interface configuration under Device > OLT Details > Config > System > Central Management and streamlined config entries for ARP table and interface.
- Added support for OUI-Based VLAN on Switch 6.0 firmware in Site > Network Config > Transmission > OUI Based VLAN.
- Added support for custom DHCP Option on Switch 6.0 firmware in Device > Switch Details > Config > VLAN Interface > DHCP Server and Site > Network Config > LAN > VLAN > Add/Edit.
- Added support for advanced Multicast configuration on Switch 6.0 firmware, integrating VLAN, switch, and port associations and enabling IGMP/MLD Snooping options, in Global > Network Config > Network Settings > LAN > Multicast and Device > Ports > Config > Multicast Fast Leave / Device Config > Switch > Switch Ports > Port Profile > Multicast Fast Leave.
- Added support for STP Security on Switch 6.0 firmware in Site > Switch Details > Port Config and Device Config > Switch Ports > Port Settings / Port Profile.
- Added support for /31 subnet masks on VLAN interfaces on Switch 6.0 firmware in Site > Switch Details > VLAN Interface and Site > Network Config > LAN > VLAN > Add/Edit.
- Added support for Storm-Control with ratio configuration on Switch 6.0 firmware in Site > Switch Details > Port Config > Bandwidth Control and Device Config > Switch Ports > Port Profile > Bandwidth Control.
- Added support for Controller hot-standby redundancy in Global > Settings > Cluster > Hot-Standby Backup.
- Optimized LACP behavior so member ports remain blocked until aggregation succeeds, shown in Device > Details > Ports List.
- Added support for adopting and managing the OLT-X2 model in Device > OLT Details > Config > System > Board Control, including board-level upgrade, reboot, and configuration (firmware DS-MCUA1.1.0).
- Added support for multi-channel OLT configuration, removing the restriction that prevented standalone UI access while under Controller management (supported on DS-P7001-04, DS-P7001-08, DS-P8000-X2 with DS-MCUA ≥ 1.1.0).
- Added support for OLT adoption and management in Controller cluster mode (all models, production firmware scheduled for 2025-Q3). OC200 is excluded.
- Added support for Network Check Tools—ping and traceroute—on OLT devices in Site > Network Tools > Network Check and Device > OLT Details > Tools > Network Check (all models and firmware versions).
- Added support for Device Management to configure OLT devices in Global View > Settings > System Settings, compatible with models DS-P7001-04, DS-P7001-08, and DS-P8000-X2 (DS-MCUA) firmware version 1.1.0.
- Added support for spectrum scan in Device > AP Details > Statistics > Environment.
- Added support for interference detection in Device > AP Details > Statistics > Interference Detection and Site > Network Tools > Interference Detection.
- Added support for stream-mode packet capture in Device > AP Details > Tools > Packet Capture and Site > Network Tools > Packet Capture.
- Added support for configuring Enhanced Open MLO SSID in Site > Network Config > Network Settings > WLAN, allowing MLO to be enabled when the encryption is set to None, effective for WiFi 7 devices.
- Added support for adopting the Gateway 5G ODU model ER701-5G-Outdoor v1.0; configurations for IP-Passthrough mode reside in Device > Details, while standard routing mode settings are in Site View and Device > Device Details.
- Added support for EoGRE Tunnel in Device Config > EAP > EoGRE Tunnel to enable SSID extension across physical locations.
- Added support for custom logo upload in voucher printing in Configuration > Hotspot > Voucher Groups > Create/Edit Voucher Pattern and Voucher Group > Edit Voucher.
- Added support for the “Apply to all portals” option and daily usage limit for local users in Configuration > Hotspot > Local User.
- Added support for overriding default LAN DHCP settings during adoption in Network Config > Network Settings > LAN > Default.
- Added support for 23-language user-invitation emails aligned with user locale.
4) Enhancements
- Optimized Settings menu structure by dividing the Settings menu into Network Config and Device Config and supporting for configuring site-level configuration in the device details page.
- Optimized UI with refreshed theme colors, tables, forms, icons, and charts
- Optimized VLAN configuration process in Network Config > Network Setting > LAN. a) Streamlining the setup into three steps: Network Parameter, Port Binding, and Confirm/Apply. b) Adjusting the modification process to align with the new setup steps. c) Enhancing the network display interface with UI improvements.
- Optimized Switch Port configuration by replacing Profile-based Native/Tag/Untag settings with per-port private configuration and introduced cross-device bulk management of Tag, Network, and Profile settings in Device Config > Switch Ports > Port Settings.
- Optimized Dashboard chart library with new Overview, Topology, Client, and Traffic tabs including AP Density & Activity charts in Site View > Dashboard.
- Optimized Statistics menu to retain only Application Analytics in Site View > Insights > Application Analytics, moving other metrics to Dashboard, Reports, and detail pages.
The position changes of the original content are as follows:Original Location
New Location
Performance
Device Detail
Switch Statistics
Switch Detail > Port
Application Analytics
Dashboard > Traffic Insight > Application Analytics
- Optimized Insights menu by: a. Adjusting the menu structure to separate operational data from statistical chart data. b. Merging statistical charts for a unified display. c. Placing configuration records on their respective setting pages.
The position changes of the original content are as follows:Original Location
New Location
Session Limit
Gateway Detail > Network View > Session Limit
Known Clients
Clients
Past Connections
Clients
Past Portal Authorizations
Hotspot > Authorized Clients
Switch Status
Configuration > Device Config > Switch > Switch port
Port Forwarding Status
Gateway Detail > Network View > Port Forwarding Status
VPN Status
Configuration > Network Config > VPN > VPN Status
Routing Table
Gateway/Switch Detail > Network View > Routing Table
Dynamic DNS
Gateway Detail > Config > Advanced > DNS
Rogue APs
Network Tools > Interference Detection
Threat Management
Gateway Detail > Config > Network Security > IDS/IPS
QoS Data
Gateway Detail > Network View > QoS Data
- Optimized Reports framework with customizable tabs, card visibility/sort order, and multi-tab export in Site View > Insights > Reports.
- Optimized Logs by adding 30-day historical data filters in Logs > Alerts and Logs > Events, and relocating Audit Logs in Logs > Audit Logs, device-type filters in Logs > Settings > Alerts/Events > Content Settings, and Remote Logging in Logs > Settings > Advanced.
- Optimized Rogue AP into Network-wide Interference Detection for batch scans and per-device results in Site > Network Tools > Interference Detection.
- Optimized wireless routing by displaying accurate maximum associated clients in Device > Wireless Router Details > Config > Wireless > Advanced and adding PPSK scaling in Network Config > Profile > PPSK.
- Optimized table persistence to save user-defined pagination across sessions in Devices, Logs, Clients, and Device Config > Switch Ports > Port Settings.
- Added inline explanations for each permission item via tooltip in Role Permission Configuration.
- Added display of the public IP for pending devices in Device list > Controller Connection IP.
- Added Device Reconnected log type and offline-duration tracking in Site > Logs > Events > Device.
- Added support for Switch syslog forwarding in Logs > Settings > Advanced when Client Detail Logs is enabled.
- Optimized default RSTP and loopback-detection settings in Device > Switch Details > Config > Services > Loopback Control.
- Added edge-port risk warning on STP configuration in Device > Switch Details > Port Config, Device Config > Switch Ports > Port Settings, and Device Config > Switch Ports > Port Profile.
- Optimized Switch onboarding by enabling adoption via custom management VLAN and auto-syncing related VLAN Interface, Port, and Static Route configurations in Device > Switch Details.
- Added Remember Device support for switch stacks in Device > Stack Details > General.
- Added routing table and OSPF neighbor display in Device > Switch Details > Network View.
- Optimized VLAN Interface capacity beyond 16 entries, device-dependent, in Device > Switch Details > VLAN Interface.
- Added support for gateway capability warnings in Network Config > VPN, in Network Config > Security > URL Filtering > Gateway Rules, in Network Config > Security > Firewall > Attack Defense, in Device > Gateway > MAC Filtering, in Device > Gateway > Dynamic DNS, and in Device > Gateway > IPTV.
- Optimized Portal IP auto-refresh behavior with manual input box in Global > Settings > System Settings > Access Config and in Site > Network Config > Authentication > Portal.
- Added support for batch-adopt result pop-ups in Global > Device List > Add Device > Auto Find and in Site > Device List > Batch Action > Batch Adopt.
- Optimized VLAN range expansion to 1–4094 for Switch/third-party devices and restricted to 1–4090 when Gateway or its LAN port is selected in Network Config > Network Settings > LAN.
- Added support for site search in Global > Settings > Export Data.
- Optimized temporary user permissions with risk warning in Accounts > User and in Accounts > SAML Role.
- Optimized performance by removing support for Built-in RADIUS in Global View > Settings > Server Settings > Built-in RADIUS on OC200.
5) Bug Fixed
- Fixed load-balance ratio anomalies by auto-recommending optimal weights on WAN port changes in Network Config > Network Settings > Internet.
- Fixed wired/wireless traffic statistics inaccuracy and added Internet WAN-traffic charts in Reports > Summary > Traffic > All Network, in Dashboard > Traffic > Traffic (All Network), Reports > Summary > Traffic > Internet, and in Dashboard > Activity.
- Fixed SSID Summary Report missing traffic data for some APs in Report > Wireless > Top 20 SSIDs (Traffic).
- Fixed Dashboard traffic chart inconsistency between “yesterday” and “last 24 h” selections in Report.
- Fixed search functionality for specific module tabs.
- Fixed SSL VPN certificate export failure when site name contains special characters in Settings > VPN > VPN Settings > VPN > SSL VPN.
- Fixed duplicate descriptions on the ALG introduction page in Transmission > NAT > ALG.
- Fixed iOS Omada App overwriting Local User name and phone fields in Hotspot > Local User.
- Fixed Open API documentation mismatch for Get site switch 802.1x setting by removing the “switches” parameter in Online Open API Document > Authentication > Get site switch 802.1x setting.
- Fixed CVE-2025-25193 by upgrading Netty version to mitigate DoS attack risk.
Notes
- The Omada SDN Controller can only manage certain devices running the supported firmware. Please confirm that your device is compatible with the SDN Controller.
- To strengthen overall security, we recommend upgrading all devices to the latest firmware.
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
OC200(UN)_V1_1.37.7_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC200(UN)_V2_2.22.7_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC220(UN)_V1_1.2.7_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC300(UN)_V1_1.31.7_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC400(UN)_V1_1.9.7_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC200(UN)_V1_1.37.6_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC200(UN)_V2_2.22.6_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC220(UN)_V1_1.2.6_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC300(UN)_V1_1.31.6_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC400(UN)_V1_1.9.6_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
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
Sep 28th, 2025:
Update the controller firmware:
OC200(UN)_V1_1.37.7_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC200(UN)_V2_2.22.7_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC220(UN)_V1_1.2.7_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC300(UN)_V1_1.31.7_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC400(UN)_V1_1.9.7_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
Sep 16th, 2025:
Provide the following controller firmware for early access.
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OC200(UN)_V1_1.37.6_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC200(UN)_V2_2.22.6_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC220(UN)_V1_1.2.6_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC300(UN)_V1_1.31.6_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
OC400(UN)_V1_1.9.6_pre-release > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 6.0.0
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Dear all,
Will the Local DNS feature be introduced with the ER605 V2?
I just saw a post from some users who received this feature this year, but I don't know if it will happen or not.
I consider this feature VERY welcome.
I REALLY need it.
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Hi @Artur.Aragao ,
This feature has been around for a long time. I have a combination of oc200 and er605. Go to Settings > LAN > LAN DNS (tab)
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Thank you so much for taking the time to post the issue on the TP-Link community!
To better assist you, 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 is TKID251022653 please check your email box and ensure the support email is well received. Thanks!
Once the issue is addressed or resolved, welcome to update this topic thread with your solution to help others who may encounter the same issue as you did.
Many thanks for your great cooperation and patience!
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With the App Store Update 5.0.54, released today, 19.10.2025, the incompatibility issue of the Omada app seems to fixed for the hardware and software controller
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@Julian2111 Is it now released? I'm not detecting any update on my Google Playstore.
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@Julian2111 IOS or Android? Not seeing anything here is Australia
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Okies guessing we're waiting on the Android update.
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Thank you very much.
The feature is a bit hidden.
I looked a lot, as it was previously called Local DNS.
Another detail, as a suggestion to TP-Link:
Obviously, it would be helpful if this service were located under Gateway > DNS.
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Dear all,
I found something else here that made me validate and share my experience with what's happening.
1- I've already mentioned that I have two WANs in load balancing, and only WAN1 is working properly. WAN2 isn't responding;
2- I noticed that my internet on WAN1 is fluctuating a lot and isn't providing the nominal bandwidth. The link is 700Mbps, but only 530Mbps is being provided. I contacted the carrier because I noticed this and prioritized the problem there, but when I validated it directly on the carrier's router, the link worked perfectly. We have a problem here, clearly with the ER605 + OC200's operation in load balancing and processing this link. And the third item will clearly demonstrate this;
3- While analyzing the link through Speed Test, I noticed something quite peculiar that may explain some of the problems here and even other issues. The IP address is dynamic on the carrier's routers, but I noticed that it remained the same for a long time. When I set my computer to directly access the carrier's router on WAN1, the IP immediately changed. I resumed the original connections, and the IP remained the same. I restarted the ER605 V2, and incredibly, the IP remained the same, when it should have changed. I think this could be a problem and could be affecting the load balancing. Correct me if I'm wrong.
But it's strange that I didn't change the dynamic IP. And actually, neither turning off nor restarting the carrier's router caused the IP to change. It remained the same. Very peculiar.
4- Referencing topics 2 and 3, only when I restarted the ER605 router did the bandwidth return to its nominal value. Please confirm this for us, if it's a point of concern. However, the carrier's IP did not change dynamically;
5- I'm not pointing this out as a problem, but as a point of concern or explanation from TP-Link. A reboot seemed to take longer than with a previous firmware version.
I know there's an ongoing ticket. I'm adding these details because I noticed it, and maybe it can help with the issues you've encountered so far.
Update
WAN1 and WAN2 returned to normal load balancing after I performed the above-mentioned procedures.
To recap, after connecting my PC directly to the router and getting a new dynamic IP address, I restarted the ER605 V2 router, and the nominal bandwidth returned to normal on WAN1. I can't say whether the dynamic IP change caused this, but I had restarted the ER605 before, but it didn't work. I'm firmly convinced that's what happened.
Interesting how all this happened, I turned the ISP router off and on again on WAN2. I waited a few minutes, and load balancing returned to normal.
I'll need to monitor this daily. There's a problem with the ER605 V2 firmware and the Load Balancer.
In the previous post, you can see the image that I only validated with this post. I had already performed the procedures I mentioned, and everything had returned to working order.
Please confirm this dynamic IP situation, which didn't change. It only occurred when I connected my PC to the carrier's router on WAN1, then reconnected to the ER605. After that, I restarted the Omada router.
Now both WANs are reporting their status correctly.
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