How to Configure Port Scheduling for Omada Switches

This article goes through a brief guide on configuring port scheduling on Omada Switches. This information is also in the Omada Controller User Guide.

 

Materials:

An Omada switch that supports port schedules

An Omada Controller (Essentials Controllers do not support port schedules.)

 

Configuration

On the Omada Controller, navigate to Network Config > General Settings > Schedule > Port Schedule.

 

Select + Create New Port Schedule, and select one of two options.

PoE Schedule allows you to schedule PoE power across a switch’s ports. You can either control when PoE will be active with the Supply Time feature or schedule a reboot of a port at a specified time.

 

Supply Time is useful for turning off the APs of your business when it is closed, such as for a restaurant or coffee shop.

 

Reboot is helpful for maintenance, ensuring that your PoE device uptime stays in check.

Port Schedule is used for controlling network connectivity. This is helpful in situations where you need to deny internet access during specific hours. An example of this is as a form of parental controls, denying access to the family computer after bedtime.