TP-Link OC200 Omada Controller Software 4.1.5Windows/Linux User Guide - Page 11

Chapter 2 Get Started with Omada SDN Controller 2. 1 Set Up Your Software Controller Omada SDN Controller Solution is designed for scalable networks. Deployments and configurations vary according to actual situations. Understanding your network requirements is the first step when planning to provision any project. After you have identified these requirements, follow the steps below to initially set up Omada Software Controller: 1 ) Determine the network topology. 2 ) Install Omada Software Controller. 3 ) Start and log in to the controller. 2. 1. 1 Determine the Network Topology The network topology that you create for Omada SDN Controller varies depending on your business requirements. The following figure shows a typical topology for a high-availability use case. Internet SafeStream Gateway JetStream Switch Omada SDN Controller Site A Site B Site C Site D Site E Unified Management from One Interface Gateways Switches Access Points Omada Software Controller Omada Access Points Note: When using Omada SDN Controller, we recommend that you deploy the full Omada topology with supported TP-Link devices. If you use third-party devices, Omada SDN Controller cannot discover and manage them. 9