New Arrival ER7212PC - the first Omada 3-in-1 Gigabit VPN Router
New Arrival ER7212PC - the first Omada 3-in-1 Gigabit VPN Router
Hi Everyone,
We’re excited to announce the official launch of ER7212PC!
ER7212PC is a future-proof, versatile, and compact router with PoE+ ports and Controller capability!
1. Production Overview
- 3-in-1 Router: A router with a built-in PoE switch and controller
- Up to 4× WAN Ethernet Ports and 8x PoE LAN Ports
- Highly Secure VPN: Supports IPsec VPN, OpenVPN, and L2TP/PPTP VPN connections
- Centralized Management: Cloud access and the Omada APP offer convenience and easy management
2. Hardware Features
- Equipped with 2× Gigabit SFP WAN/LAN ports, 1× Gigabit RJ45 WAN port, and 1× Gigabit RJ45 WAN/LAN port
- Support 8 ports 802.3af/at PoE output, PoE budget is 110W
- Professional 4 kV lightning protection
- Power supply: 53.5VDC/2.43A Adapter
- Fanless and compact enclosure design for desktop and wall mounting
3. Software Features
- Supports all Omada Software Controller functions with remote cloud management
- Supports OpenVPN/ IPSec/ PPTP/ L2TP/ L2TP over IPsec
- Captive portal provides a convenient method for guest authentication
- Abundant features including Load Balance, Bandwidth Control and Access Control
4. Application Scenarios
Supports Desktop and Wall-Mounted installation, and is suitable for small network scenarios such as small restaurants and convenience stores, as well as home network scenarios such as residential home decoration.
5. Solution Deployment Advantages
For small commercial networks and home networks, the current Omada solution is Omada Router + PoE Switch + Hardware Controller, which may troublesome for users to deploy and take up a lot of space. Compared with current Omada solution, ER7212PC has the following advantages:
- Easier deployment
- Less space and more flexible in installation
- Lower cost
- Maintains flexibility
6. Product Comparison
(1) TCP packet forwarding performance comparison (Static IP)
The one-way TCP performance of ER7212PC under Static IP dial-up is comparable to ER605 v2, the two-way TCP performance is slightly better than ER605 v2, and the two-way performance of dual LAN/WAN is better than ER605 v2.
(2) TCP packet forwarding performance comparison (DHCP)
The one-way TCP performance of ER7212PC under DHCP dialing is comparable to ER605 v2, the two-way TCP performance is slightly inferior to ER605 v2, and the two-way performance of dual LAN/WAN is better than ER605 v2.
(3) VPN performance comparison
ER7212PC supports IPSec VPN, OpenVPN, PPTP/L2TP and other VPN types, and supports SHA1 and SHA2 encryption algorithms. The IPSec VPN performance of ER7212PC is lower than ER605 v2, but the performance of PPTP、L2TP VPN and OpenVPN is better than ER605 v2. In addition, the ER7212PC's VPN can significantly outperform the ER605 v1.
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Frequently Q&A
1. How many network devices can ER7212PC manage?
It can manage network devices through ER7212PC external switches, and can manage 2 routers (including itself), 2 switches(not including itself), and 10 EAPs.
2. What is the maximum and recommended number of clients supported by ER7212PC?
There is no exact value for the maximum number of supported clients, but the recommended number of clients is 80-100.
3. Does the ER7212PC support managing remote sites?
Yes, it supports manage remote site.
4. Does the ER7212PC have Standalone mode?
No, since it has build-in Omada Controller.
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Hello Fae,
Thanks for your feedback related to the new ER7212PC batch with adapted cords which will not intend to loose anymore.
Do you have some serial numbers from which we can recognize the new batch without the current connector issue?
Thanks.
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Hello @thab
Sorry that I don't have further insight about this info. Perhaps you may visit the local store or contact the local sales agent for checking.
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Hi Guys,
After dozens power cable disconnections, I found 5 cent solution. R-Type cable clamp works perfectly. Hope this will help ;)
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I had the 7212 and returned it immediately as it's super slow, the built-in controller cannot be deactivated and the so-called 'switch' in it wasn't a real switch as I couldn't assign profiles to the ports (but this behaviour has changed now, months later).
All in all a very negative experience.
Then I went for 7206 and I am super happy with it - wayyy better performance, but it's also logic as it is a pure router.
If you're looking for some real horsepower then either go for 8411 or if this is overkill then wait for the shortly available 707-M2:
https://www.tp-link.com/en/business-networking/omada-sdn-router/er707-m2/
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Any news on the LACP feature for the ER7212PC.
Is this on the roadmap? If so any date this would be implemented
Regards,
Jeroen.
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Hello @JH-Technics,
Thank you for your feedback and inquiry. I understand that you are eager to know more about the feature request of the LACP mentioned in this thread. At this time, we do not have specific information on when the feature will be released or which router model will add the feature of LACP finally.
But please rest assured that our development team is working diligently to provide the best possible updates for our customers. Every feature request is taken into consideration, and we appreciate your patience as we work to prioritize and implement them.
This post will be updated as soon as the feature becomes available. In the meantime, if you require to support the LACP feature urgently, we recommend exploring alternative solutions that may meet your needs.
Once again, we appreciate your support and feedback on our product, and we will continue to strive towards meeting our customers' expectations.
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@Hank21 Will these be getting the DNS caching feature just released in the latest controller update?
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There needs to be a way to adopt this into a cloud controller. The rest of the features are great (ER605 + 4-Port PoE Switch) but the controller is slow and we've got a well established Cloud Management Controller setup already that we would like to adopt this into.
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