Update as of Apr 10, 2024:

 

Thank you all for your valuable feedback on the Beta firmware!

The official firmware of 5.13 controller has been released, check the following link for details.

Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.8_Windows

Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.8_linux_x64.deb

Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.8_linux_x64.tar.gz

OC200(UN)_V1_1.29.21 Build 20240401

OC200(UN)_V2_2.14.21 Build 20240401

OC300(UN)_V1_1.22.4 Build 20240304

 

This Article Applies to

 

Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.8 Windows (Windows 7/8/10/11/Server, 64bit Recommended)

Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.8_Linux_x64.tar.gz (Ubuntu 16.04/18.04/20.04, Debian 8/9/10, CentOS 6/7)

Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.8_Linux_x64.deb (Ubuntu 16.04/18.04/20.04, Debian 8/9/10)

OC200(UN)_V1_1.29.3_Build 20240131 (Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.13.30.10)

OC200(UN)_V2_2.14.3_Build 20240131 (Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.13.30.10)

OC300(UN)_V1_1.22.3_Build 20240131 (Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.13.30.10)

 

Overview

 

We hope to offer you with a chance to experience the new features added in the Controller v5.13 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 lettings us know about successful upgrades.

 

Release Notes

 

New Feature

 

1. Added support for Layer-3 Switches: SG6428X, SG6428XHP, SG6654X, SG6654XHP, SX6632YF.
2. Added support for Layer-3 Switch features:

• QoS
• VRRP
• OSPF
• STACK
• STP Extension

 

Enhancement

 

1. Optimized the PUBLIC IP ADDRESS column in Devices List.
2. Optimized the validation rules for WAN Static IP address, allowing setting to Static IP with a 31-bit network mask.
3. Optimized the Global View for viewer account, allowing users with Viewer permissions to see the Sites they can access in the Global View.
4. Optimized the name of "AI WLAN Optimization" to "WLAN Optimization", removed the Schedule module.
5. Optimized the PMF mode automatic selection logic and the prompts when PMF/WPA mode changes.
6. Optimized the Controller version number to 4 digits, the Backup files are compatible when the first three digits are identical, improving Site import and migration.
7. Optimized the clarity of some texts and icons in Dark mode.
8. Optimized the logic of the authentication logs update.

 

Bug Fixed

 

1. Fixed the issue that configuration can’t be sent to the Router and reports “The configurations of device are different from the configuration from the controller”.
2. Fixed the issue that some models’ firmware can’t be upgraded online, but only through manual upgrade.
3. Fixed the issue that the clients can’t connect the SSID with MAC Filtering under some certain configuration steps.
4. Fixed the issue that Controller takes up a lot of disk space after running for a long time.
5. Fixed the issue that LTE models lose the Internet after changing the Rate Limit via Open API.
6. Fixed the issue that the Tx Power (EIRP) setting of the EAP changes to High after the reboot, although the actual EIRP maintains.
7. Fixed the issue that Batch Config of WLAN Group doesn’t work for EAPs.
8. Fixed the issue of the display error of some models in Device Map.
9. Fixed the issue of failing to create SSID via Open API.

 

Note

 

1. As this version optimizes the WAN/LAN port configuration of Omada Gateway, it will cause some WAN ports to be enabled by default and cannot be disabled. This may result in changes to the load balance configuration, you can make the changes manually.

 

Notes

 

1. This version of the Controller is fully applied to the Omada APP of version 4.14 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 Windows OS, Java 8 (or OpenJDK-8) and above are required. How to install Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Omada SDN Controller on Windows?

4. For Linux version, 64-bit Linux OS is supported and Java 8 (or OpenJDK-8) and above, MongoDB v3 and v4 are necessary required. How to install Omada SDN controller on Linux system (above Controller 5.0.29)

5. If you are upgrading from controller v3.x, it's highly recommended to upgrade 3.x to v4.1.5 first, then v4.1.5 to the latest 5.x. Please follow the Omada Controller Upgrade Guide in the installation package before upgrading.

 

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 upgrade or downgrade.

(3) You may follow the following guide to upgrade your Omada Controller. How to Upgrade or Downgrade Omada SDN Controller

 

Firmware Download Link

 

• Direct Download

 

Omada_SDN_Controller_V5.13.30.4_Windows(Pre-release version)      

Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.8_Windows        

 

Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.4_Linux_x64.deb(Pre-release version)    
Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.4_Linux_x64.tar.gz(Pre-release version)

Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.8_linux_x64.deb

Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.8_linux_x64.tar.gz

 

OC200(UN)_V1_1.29.3_Build20240131 (Pre-release version) > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.13.30.10

OC200(UN)_V2_2.14.3_Build20240131 (Pre-release version) > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.13.30.10

OC300(UN)_V1_1.22.3_Build20240131 (Pre-release version) > Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.13.30.10

 

• Download From TP-Link Global "EN" Website:

    Omada Controller_Windows/Linux: https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/omada-software-controller/

 

 

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:

• If your windows software controller failed to get launched, please locate to the controller installation path for the Log file.

• If it's not a launch issue, you can export the Log file and Backup Config file in the local network.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

 

Update Log

 

Feb 28th, 2024:

Update the Omada Software Controller (Linux) beta version to official release.

• Before

    Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.4_Linux_x64.deb(Pre-release version)    
    Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.4_Linux_x64.tar.gz(Pre-release version)

• After

   Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.8_linux_x64.deb

   Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.8_linux_x64.tar.gz

 

Feb 7th, 2024:

Add the following controller firmware for early access.

• OC200(UN)_V1_1.29.3_Build 20240131 (Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.13.30.10)
• OC200(UN)_V2_2.14.3_Build 20240131 (Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.13.30.10)
• OC300(UN)_V1_1.22.3_Build 20240131 (Built-in Omada SDN Controller 5.13.30.10)

 

Update the Omada Software Controller (Windows) beta version to official release.

• Before

    Omada_SDN_Controller_V5.13.30.4_Windows(Pre-release version)

• After

   Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.8_Windows     

 

Jan 9th, 2024:

Add the following controller firmware for early access.

• Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.4_Linux_x64.deb(Pre-release version)

• Omada_SDN_Controller_v5.13.30.4_Linux_x64.tar.gz(Pre-release version)

 

Jan 8th, 2024:

Provide the following controller firmware for early access.

• Omada_SDN_Controller_V5.13.30.4_Windows(Pre-release version)

 

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