How to set up Omada Bridge APs in a Network Without a DHCP Server
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This article will guide you through setting up Omada Bridge APs in a network without a DHCP Server.
- Omada Bridge APs
- PC
When connected to a network with a DHCP server (typically a gateway/router with the DHCP function enabled), Omada Bridge APs in the same KIT will automatically form a bridge network upon power-on, while other Omada Bridge APs need to be added manually.
In the case of a network without a DHCP server, you need to set up a device (such as an NVR or PC) to work as the gateway for Omada Bridge APs to form a bridge network. The device should use an IP address (a static IP address is recommended) that is reachable for the APs.
When connected to a network without a DHCP Server, the Bridge AP will use the default DHCP fallback IP, 192.168.0.254. Your PC needs to use an IP address in the same network segment as this fallback IP so it can access the Bridge AP’s web page.
Step 1. Make sure your PC uses an IP address of 192.168.0.x. If not, add one as follows:
Note: The steps below will use a Windows 10 operating system as an example. For operations of other operating systems, refer to the relevant system help.
1. On your PC, right-click the Network icon and choose Open Network & Internet settings.
2. Go to Ethernet, then click Change adapter settings on the left.
3. Right-click the current network and choose Properties.
4. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
5. Click Advanced.
6. Click Add and add an IP address of the same network segment as the Bridge AP’s DHCP fallback IP, for example, 192.168.0.100. Set the subnet mask and click Add.
7. Save the settings.
Step 2. Set up the first AP.
1. Connect your PC to the AP.
2. Launch a web browser and visit http://192.168.0.254. The AP’s web page will be displayed.
3. Enter the default username and password admin/admin to log in.
4. Skip sub-AP scanning, set up a new login account, set up wireless settings, or skip it according to your needs and finish the initial setup.
5. Go to Management > Network. Select Static, and set Gateway and Primary DNS to the IP address of your PC or NVR (This guide uses the PC IP 192.168.0.100 as an example).
6. Save the settings.
Step 3. Set up the second AP.
1. Connect your PC to the AP.
2. Follow the instructions in Step 2 to set up this AP. Note that for this AP, you must change the default IP address to another IP in the same network segment (for example, 192.168.0.253) to avoid IP conflict.
3. Save the settings. You will be redirected to the AP’s new web page http://192.168.0.253.
Step 4. Wait until the Omada Bridge APs automatically form a bridge network. The Signal LEDs on the APs will turn on.
Note: Always ensure only one AP is connected to the gateway (PC or NVR) you specified. Each time after being powered on, the AP connected to the gateway will work as the Main AP.
(Optional) Step 5. If you have Omada Bridge APs of different KITs, set them up in a similar way, then go to the Main AP’s Management - Wireless Bridge APs page to manually add them.
1. launch a web browser on your PC, and you can access the web pages of the APs via http://AP’s IP address (http://192.168.0.253 and http://192.168.0.254 in this example).
2. On the web page of the Main AP (the one with a wired connection to your PC), go to Management > Wireless Bridge APs, and you can find the list of APs in the network.
With the PC or NVR working as the gateway, the Omada Bridge APs now form a bridge network.
To learn more about each function and configuration, please go to the Download Center to download the manual of your product.
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