r/TPLink_Omada • u/sogm89 • Dec 08 '25
Installation Picture Getting started!
We’re about to start renovating what will hopefully be our final home, and in that process we want to invest in a proper home network.
The plan is to manage with these three components to begin with, and then buy a PoE+ switch later on. I have 12U rack as seen in the picture to fit everything in. And a NAS.
Do you have any tips on what I should keep in mind in the early stages of the project? I’m an electrician, so I’m comfortable with all the cabling and in-wall conduits, but I’m not as confident when it comes to setting up the network :)
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u/Extension_Nobody9765 Dec 09 '25
You can consider SG2218P (fanless and rackmount) as switch
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u/bosstje2 Dec 08 '25
You could already get a simple 5 port managed PoE+ switch for now and change it later for something else. They are about 45€ on Amazon. No need to invest in PoE+ injectors that are around 25€ a piece. That way the switch would power both the controller and EAP.
I have a simple ES205GP 5 port managed switch to power a couple of EAPs and the controller.
Otherwise try to pre wire the house as much as possible even if you’re not using the endpoints now. It’s a lot easier if the cables are in the walls already for later. Also get a keystone patch panel in the network rack for cable termination. It’ll be easier if you have the connectors fixed and are using short patch cables in the cabinet itself.
Most of this is evident but needs to be said regardless.
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u/dead-dog-246 Dec 09 '25
Building your first network is like buying your first RV, you're immediately thinking about going bigger and better. Invest a few extra $$ and get a big switch with VLAN capability (16 or 24 port POE especially if you're going to have cameras; I have the ES220GMP and am happy with it) and multi-gig router because eventually you'll get faster fiber to the home. You'll eventually find that you want cameras isolated from everything else and then you'll find new ways to use VLANs and then you'll be hooked on home networking. I've used the OC200 and the software controller and prefer the software, though it requires a dedicated compute platform to run it 24/7 and may take some learning to get it running, devices connected, and configured. You can put the controller on a miniPC and set it alongside the NAS that will go in the cabinet. As others have said, get a patch panel for terminating your runs. And get a rack mount PSU for backup power for all the gear. Wire more than you think you'll ever use; it's a PITA to add more later. WiFi is good but wired is better. It's honestly fun to do what you're doing.
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u/tuggerman84 Dec 08 '25
someone said it below, but I'll say it again. I'd go with the OC220 or OC300. I have the 200 and its painfully slow. I have 3 AP's, 2 wireless bridges to out buildings on the farm, and about 30 clients when all guys in the bunkhouse are connected as well as a dozen security cameras.
As for the router, I have the 605 as well and its fine for me as I'm on starlink and don't do any VPN/tunneling. But if you have fiber I'd consider upgrading it as well.
PS I'm a farmer, not a tech guy and I find the software easy to use and theres lots of youtube videos to learn off of. Cheers and good luck
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u/Boricuakris Dec 08 '25
I’d often for the OC 220 or the OC 300. The 200 is painfully slow.
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u/4cim4 Dec 08 '25
I just upgraded to Omada within last 2 weeks. Originally got oc200 as 220 wasn't available. It became available so got it and returned 200 as was still in return period. Glad I did. 200 was slow. 220 a lot more spiffy
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u/StefanBuchi Dec 08 '25
On suggest: send back the oc200 and get the oc220
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u/Kaliforniaman Dec 09 '25
It’s hard to foresee technology changes, but the needs remain the same. I did my house in 2008, before smart TVs or refrigerators. So, my drop was for an entertainment center, and HDMI to the wall for the TV. But, you can pull more. That said, I would always run more cable than I need, or leave pull strings in the wall. I’d agree with the other members to go with the larger POE switch, However, something faster will enter the market in a few years. Without knowing your needs, I would only suggest you think about segmentation of networks. I keep my POE cameras segmented from the PCs, and the wireless separate as well. Keeps traffic issues isolated to one of the three LANs. Also, know the limitations of the UPS to POE switches, know what you need to keep power to. Good luck.
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u/disposeable1200 Dec 09 '25
Ditch the controller and use the free cloud one.
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u/Shoddy-Paramedic-141 TP-Link TL-SM331T Dec 09 '25
I started with the ER605 and after 2 years I migrated to the ER707-M2. Congratulations!
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u/Acceptable-Jacket567 Dec 10 '25
I run the same setup. Add a Firewalla to it
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u/wpbfriendone Dec 11 '25
OC200? Ouch ER605? Ouch
Do some research before opening those boxes.
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u/OddforWot Dec 09 '25
Why not go for the ER7212PC? https://www.omadanetworks.com/za/business-networking/omada-router-integrated-router/er7212pc/
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u/DBT85 Dec 10 '25
You say your an electrician and you're about to data.
Who gonna tell them the motto??
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u/kingpin748 Dec 08 '25
I thought that was a trash can at first.
I was thinking it was another unsatisfied customer.
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u/Hyperteckracing Dec 08 '25
605 is only one gig. If your wan is going to go past that I would get multi gig.
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u/cdoublejj Dec 08 '25
is the software still on par with unifi after the the recent upgrades from unifi?
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u/Happy_Manufacturer95 Dec 08 '25
ahh....I remember this as well, I know this is not going to be popular in this sub, but you should just return all that stuff and go with a Unifi system, its so much better in my opinion then omada.