TP-Link Omada SDN

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2020

How to create an extensive LAN with cloud management. TP-Link Omada SDN Solution Overview

Automation of processes and their transfer to the digital plane  is a key stage for the modernization of medium and large enterprises, especially taking into account the current global realities that push the business to transform its activities. Many analytical agencies and media publications have already noted an unchanged, and in some cases increased, volume of costs for the "digitalization" of business in 2020 -  one way or another, various industries and industries will face this.

Undoubtedly, such changes will affect the business of system integrators, and the projects themselves. What solutions to digitalize project activities will ICT vendors offer for integrators? This question will be answered by TP-Link.

TP-Link Omada SDN -  Efficient Network Management from the Cloud

Omada SDN   is a new centralized TP-Link cloud solution for creating and managing an extensive local network with Internet access, which is formed on the basis of TP-Link Omada equipment -  it includes access points, access layer switches and gateways.

SDN is a Software-Defined Network. Before SDN, you had to configure each device and access point separately. With SDN, you can centrally configure all devices on the network using a single management interface (controller).

The Omada SDN Cloud Controller provides automated hardware configuration to simplify network deployment and provides centralized network management. Moreover, the controller allows you to abandon hardware components at the customer side, eliminates the possibility of their failure, eliminates them from the power structure, completely preserving the functionality of the network.

The TP-Link Omada SDN separates user and service traffic to manage gateways, switches and access points -  user traffic does not pass through the cloud, which provides its additional protection. The availability of the Omada SDN cloud implementation at 99.99% is guaranteed by placement on Amazon services. Omada SDN servers are repeatedly backed up, their replicas are stored in data centers around the world.

Technology features of Omada SDN

Omada SDN combines three key technologies that enable it to manage a large-scale LAN quickly and easily. First of all, it is an artificial intelligence-based technology that provides efficient and productive Wi-Fi operation, changing the settings of channels and transmitter power for neighboring access points in the same network.

It also analyzes possible problems in the network, alerts users and offers solutions. The user remains less worried about the interference of the wireless signal between neighboring access points, as well as about possible network failures.

The second technology is Zero-Touch Provisioning. Let's take a look at how clients use system integrator services. Once devices are connected to the LAN and power network, the system integrator can manage them using the cloud controller, including sending configuration files. Thus, devices can be configured collectively, and at a distance from the object. Setup does not require deep technical knowledge, which will allow the customer to reduce costs.

The third technology is the ability to deploy an efficient Wi-Fi network in an environment with a high number of customers. With high-end chipsets, dedicated antennas, automatic channel selection, and transmitter power tuning, Omada Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 access points deliver high performance in a loaded user environment.

Omada SDN Flexibility

The enterprise network built on the Omada SDN solution will ensure not only smooth operation, but also flexible and secure management. Omada SDN provides two types of SDN controllers: cloud controller and hybrid cloud controller (with the ability to install on site). The client has the choice of managing the network remotely or assigning it to a local employee.

Omada SDN Application Areas

TP-Link Omada solutions are designed specifically for hotels, educational institutions, retail, offices and more. They are capable of providing high-quality and extensive Wi-Fi coverage in high-density environments, are suitable for deploying Wi-Fi analytics solutions in retail, as well as for wireless and wired connection of customers in offices.

Cloud-Managed Devices

Omada solutions include gateways, switches, access points, cloud controllers and other devices that form a full-fledged SDN infrastructure.

You can find out more about the Omada SDN solution on the site or by visiting the [1] company's online webinar.

Announcing the TP-Link Omada SDN Software-Configurable Network

On July 6, 2020, the company TP-Link introduced an update to the Omada line - a smart cloudy solution for managing corporate networks. Based on Wi-Fi the Omada brand of business tools, TP-Link has prepared a comprehensive approach for building (software-configurable networks - SDN Software-Defined Network) - with integrated gateways, switchboards and wireless Wi-Fi access points 6. It had integrated a fully centralized cloud management system, providing the ability to control all products from the Omada line through a single interface at any time. To build networks of various configurations, TP-Link solutions provide wireless connection by standards and, Wi-Fi 5 as well as Wi-Fi 6 wired connection of 10 GE, 2.5 GE and Gigabit. Ethernet

TP-Link noted that traditional enterprise networks with a complex topology require sequential configuration of all connected devices, one after another. This complicates the work of administrators and does not allow you to quickly determine the state of the network. Software-configurable networks lack this disadvantage, they support automatic batch management of network functions through a central controller. In addition, flexible network topology and simplified device configuration allow for fast scaling, which speeds up expansion and reduces total content costs.

According to the developer, TP-Link Omada is a software-configurable network with a controller as the core for automatic deployment of network services and distribution. data Omada SDN has a variety of capabilities, performance and high level. safety Cloudy access simplifies centralized network management on various sites, and remote deployment allows administrators to debug them remotely - without the need to send a specialist to configure the equipment on the spot. In addition, the solution makes it possible to monitor the state of the network in real time, monitor its load and distribution of traffic, and track key data that can affect business performance. Omada's built-in technologies artificial intelligence help analyze potential network problems and provide optimization recommendations.

Omada SDN Software-Configurable Network

According to TP-Link, the Omada line of equipment is able to solve various problems in a variety of network environments using Omada Mesh, seamless roaming, guest networks, WPA3 and other functions. Automatic channel selection and power adjustment ensure wireless network quality while reducing Wi-Fi interference. Wi-Fi 6 access points with features, including MU-MIMO, OFDMA, and BSS Color, provide high throughput when a large number of devices are connected in parallel in networks with high signal density. This will make wireless and wired networks of health facilities, schools, shops and offices more stable and easy to set up.

The Russian launch of sales of access points from the Omada line with Wi-Fi 6 support, as well as a cloud controller for the Omada SDN infrastructure, is scheduled for August 2020.