Announcements TP-Link Omada Alpha Testing Program - Early Access Opportunity
Be Among the First to Experience Next-Gen SDN Solutions
Are you an IT professional, network administrator, or tech enthusiast who wants early access to the latest Omada SDN solutions? We're seeking highly technical users to participate in our Omada Alpha Testing Program - an exclusive opportunity to evaluate cutting-edge, pre-release builds of our enterprise networking solutions before they enter beta.
By joining our Omada Alpha Testing Program, you'll get:
✅ Exclusive early access to unreleased Omada products and updates
✅ Direct communication with Omada R&D engineers
✅ Opportunity to influence enterprise networking development
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🔒 Your Privacy Guaranteed
We take your confidentiality seriously:
✔ All personal information is protected under GDPR/global privacy standard
✔ Data anonymization: Test reports use coded identifiers, not personal details
✔ Enterprise-grade security: Encrypted communications and secure document handling
✔ Optional disclosure: You control how/if your contribution is acknowledged
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🔍 Who Should Apply?
✔ IT professionals managing business/enterprise networks
✔ Network administrators using or interested in Omada SDN
✔ Tech enthusiasts with Omada controllers, switches, or EAPs
✔ Users with diverse network environments (offices, schools, hotels, etc.)
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📋 Testing Focus Areas
• Pre-beta firmware for Omada devices
• Alpha-stage controller software (major version updates)
• Experimental features not yet publicly documented
• Stress/performance testing in real-world scenarios
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📩 How to Apply
Send an email to: support.forum@tp-link.com
Email subject: Omada Alpha Tester Application - [Your Nickname]
Please include:
1. Your background:
- Current role (e.g., Network Admin, IT Manager)
- Experience with Omada or other SDN solutions
- Country, Internet service provider and bandwidth (e.g., UK/Vodafone/500Mbps)
2. Test Device Information:
- Current Omada devices (controllers, gateways, switches, EAP models, firmware versions)
- Network size & topology (e.g., "50+ devices across 3 sites")
- Device models and operating systems planned for testing (e.g., Windows 11 PC/iPhone 16)
- Current software/firmware versions (e.g., iOS 17.4/OpenWRT 22.03)
3. Testing interests:
- Specific features or scenarios you want to test
- Available testing timeframe (e.g., 4-8 weeks)
⚠️ Important Notes
• Alpha software may be unstable - do not use in production environments
• Selected testers may need to sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)
• Testing duration typically 4-12 weeks, depending on project
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Tips for Success:
• Detailed applications have higher selection chances
• Include screenshots of your current Omada setup (optional but helpful)
• Enterprise/organization users are especially encouraged to apply
Hi Everyone
I wanted to give you my experience of being in this program for almost a full month now - I have been “Alpha Testing” the Alpha Testing program!
This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard - not just in reporting bugs but enhancements, feature improvements, new ideas and suggestions and everything in between
The communication with the Omada Development Team is polite, respectful, direct and efficient. They have been quick to respond to all my tickets, following up where necessary and are happy to engage in conversation regarding bugs, feedback, suggestions and issues raised.
Over the last month, I have logged close to 100 tickets directly with the Omada Team, and a large percentage of them have been accepted, fixed or implemented. Covering not just Omada v6 but also Gateways, Switches and EAPs
As noted in the OP, it is best not to be testing on production or live environments, but if you have a test bench, home lab, test networks or some spare equipment it is a great way to contribute.
I have strongly advocated for a number of improvements and features that have been raised here on the forum both by myself and others, and you will start to see some of these improvements on released Software and Firmware over time - It is important for everyone to understand that things cannot be fixed, added or improved straight away as soon as they are reported or raised, but having the chance to talk through these things directly with the developers is a fantastic opportunity to help improve Omada for everyone.
By registering for the program, you can help make that difference and make Omada as good as it can be!
I do not want to disclose anything specific, but here is a small taste of the kind of difference you can help make...
I do want to make something clear from my own perspective - as a participant in this program I will not be able to comment on the forum, or answer direct questions on topics, features, or issues that i am aware of directly, or any potential or upcoming features. Please do not Message me for information either. Keep going as you do - post your topics on the forum and let the Moderators do their job. I am not TP-Link staff or employee and am dedicating my spare time to this.
Posted with Permission from Vincent-TP