Performance TP-Link Omada OC300 Hardware Controller
Control display unit	No 19% do not have it
Built-in processor	Yes 58% have it
Processor manufacturer	ARM
Processor family	ARM Cortex
Number of processors installed	1
Internal memory	2000 MB 81% better than others
Internal memory type	DDR4
Flash memory	2 MB 89% better than others

Protocols

Protocols TP-Link Omada OC300 Hardware Controller
Supported protocols	Routing/NAT/Session Limit/Bandwidth Control VPN (IPSec/L2TP/PPTP/OpenVPN) RADIUS (Authentication/MAC Auth/Accounting) 802.1x

Network

Network TP-Link Omada OC300 Hardware Controller
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
VPN support	VPN (IPSec/L2TP/PPTP/OpenVPN)

Security

Security TP-Link Omada OC300 Hardware Controller
Access Control List (ACL)	Yes 94% have it
MAC address filtering	Yes 93% have it
Security algorithms	SNMP, SSH
Network address translation (NAT)	Yes 58% have it

Ports & interfaces

Ports & interfaces TP-Link Omada OC300 Hardware Controller
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2

Management features

Management features TP-Link Omada OC300 Hardware Controller
Web-based management	Yes 76% have it
Syslog	Yes 63% have it
Traffic statistics	Yes 58% have it

Power

Power TP-Link Omada OC300 Hardware Controller
Power consumption (typical)	9 W 53% better than others
Power consumption (max)	14.8 W 78% better than others
Input voltage	100 - 240 V
Input frequency	50/60 Hz

Weight & dimensions

Weight & dimensions TP-Link Omada OC300 Hardware Controller
Width	294 mm 42% better than others
Depth	180 mm 92% better than others
Height	44 mm 52% better than others

Packaging data

Packaging data TP-Link Omada OC300 Hardware Controller
Package width	250 mm 62% better than others
Package depth	400 mm 58% better than others
Package height	80 mm 40% better than others
Package weight	1.91 kg 36% better than others

Packaging content

Packaging content TP-Link Omada OC300 Hardware Controller
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guide	Yes 95% have it

Operational conditions

Operational conditions TP-Link Omada OC300 Hardware Controller
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90%

Certificates

Certificates TP-Link Omada OC300 Hardware Controller
Certification	CE, FCC, RoHS

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Reviewed by

Nolan Brooks Storage Systems Analyst & Network Engineer Versus Wizard

The TP-Link Omada OC300 Hardware Controller represents a significant step forward for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprise edge deployments seeking centralized, robust network management. Designed to streamline the deployment and administration of Omada access points, switches, and gateways, the OC300 offers a dedicated hardware solution that bypasses the limitations of software-based controllers, ensuring consistent performance and reliability. Its compact form factor and comprehensive feature set make it an ideal choice for organizations that require sophisticated control over their network infrastructure without the complexity often associated with enterprise-grade solutions.

Leveraging the power of the Omada SDN (Software Defined Networking) platform, the OC300 provides a unified interface for managing diverse network devices. This centralized approach simplifies configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting, allowing IT professionals to maintain optimal network health and security. The controller's ability to support a substantial number of Omada devices (up to 200) and its embedded management capabilities, including local storage for configuration backups and device logs, underscore its suitability for growing businesses. The integration of features like zero-touch provisioning and cloud access further enhances its value proposition, offering both flexibility and powerful control.

Pros & Cons

Pros

What we love about this product

Centralized Management: Enables unified control and monitoring of up to 200 Omada devices, simplifying network administration.
Dedicated Hardware Solution: Offers superior reliability and performance compared to software-based controllers, ensuring consistent network operation.
Rich Feature Set: Supports Omada SDN features including zero-touch provisioning, advanced routing, and comprehensive security policies.
Local Storage: Includes embedded storage for configuration backups and device logs, enhancing data security and recovery options.
Cloud Access: Provides convenient remote management capabilities via the Omada cloud, allowing for anytime, anywhere network oversight.

Cons

Points to consider before buying

Limited to Omada Ecosystem: Functionality is restricted to TP-Link Omada branded networking hardware.
No Integrated PoE Ports: Requires separate power injectors or PoE switches for powered devices, adding to infrastructure complexity.
No Onboard Wireless Radio: Cannot act as an access point itself, necessitating separate AP deployments.