Which Omada Software Controller should you be using??

In this video we compare and contrast some of the differences between the Omada Software Controllers and how you might benefit from them at home or in your homelab.

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[danielberglv]

I have a Raspberry Pi 4 (8 GB) running about 11 LXD containers, one of which is the software Omada Controller. I have had 0 issues. The Pi is running this as a champ, utilizing between 10% and 14% of the total CPU and about 2.4GB RAM for all containers combined as well as the host system. So if you want to dedicate an entire Pi for this, it will not be a problem. I think even a Pi 3 would handle this perfectly, however maybe not along side multiple containers.

[dariusocain]

Thanks for this video. Very timely!! last week, I installed the Omada control software on a local PC, adopted my router and access point it is working great for me. I am considering installing it on a Ras Pi as my permanent solution. My next step will be to add an Omada managed switch to the mix. So far so good. Thanks for the great content.

[digitalballistics]

I run an hardware controller as it is a simple option for a home network and I had issue compiling the Omada software on my PC. In the future I might try to compile again on my server.

[ShinyTechThings]

Can you run their controller on a raspberry pi? How's the performance?

[techmaster]

I'm playing around with software I have running on an old computer I got from work. Don't know how long I'll use it just for two APs though. This old machine has dual xeons and 48GB DDR3 ecc and I probably should look into how much power it's consuming leaving it on 24/7.

[ianmertens]

Hi! Great video. I recently installed theOC200 controller, ER605 router, TL-SG1005P (basic 4 port POE Switch), Two EAP 225 outdoor to bridge to my outdoor building and another EAP225 for indoor wifi access. I was under the impression that the OC200 would allow me 24hr access via cloud, but it appears that I need to have some sort of computer (or virtual device??) connected to it at all times to get visibility/alerts of my system remotely. Is that true?

[patrickslater]

Very basic question: if I install the software controller on a PC, does that PC then have to be on and running constantly for the network to work? If so I think it will make more sense for me to go with dedicated hardware.

[wtf]

Does OC200 limit the internet speed of a gigabit switch since it only has 10mbps/100mbps ports?

[drrenard]

I was recently gifted 2x ER605, EAP235 wall, and no controller. I was also gifted some netgear equipment. I'm not too into the product to buy a controller, I don't want cloud other than my own, so software on docker would be my choice.

[pegazuz]

Great video. Thanks a lot. I am building a mini setup in my private home replaced an ISP provided router/switch/wifiAP box. So a really basic setup. Am currently equipped with an ER605, 3x EAP653 APs. And then I order an OC200 and a TL-SG2008P switch. I have not yet unpacked the OC200 and the switch. I have installed the Software Controller on my laptop and I am up and running. Dont really see a need for the OC200. The wifi and wired connection is running even if the laptop is turned off. So not sure why people are worried about having a dedicated server running the software 24/7. I am not overly concerned with having a 100% airtight system and would rather reduce amounts of hardware components. So am considering to work without the switch and run the software controller on my laptop. Anything I am missing here???

[casparharte]

I am going down the OC200 hardware road. Do u have to use their (TP) router? I am planning to use a router I already have (the TP archer1200), then just add the OC200 controller, TP Switch and some access points? To get a meshed network. Thanks

[aadavidb]

Do you know if the ER605 can provide failover and load balancing of 2 ISP connections without a controller? I have a MacOS household (no spare Windows machines). I'm just looking for a way to combine my 2 internet provider accounts (Spectrum and Frontier) because I work from home. I also need to use 3 Eero 6 wifi mesh devices scattered throughout my home. Any idea whether the Eeros will play nice with the ER605? BTW Great video!