Reading, United Kingdom - Sep 9, 2024a global leader in networking and smart home solutions, today announced the launch of Omada Cloud Essentials, a simplified, free cloud management option designed to enable better surveillance networking.

Omada Cloud Essentials offers simple, centralised network management and monitoring with essential features like topology and VLAN, ideal for small and medium businesses that don't require the complexity of larger operations.

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Andrew Blomley, Product Manager and Solution Architect at TP-Link UK said: “Omada Cloud Essentials offers flexible support to small businesses and surveillance networks that are looking to elevate their network management on a budget. The cloud management platform works hand-in-hand with the Omada app, helping IT administrators quickly

 identify and resolve connection issues at a glance.”

Key features of Omada Cloud Essentials include:

  • Lifetime Free Cloud: Enjoy cloud management without any additional fees, hardware or software needed.
  • Simplified Setup and Maintenance: The intelligent topology function visually displays network devices to reduce the complexity of network management. Benefit from easy access to essential functions, including WLAN settings, Extend Mode, and VPN via the Quick Operation Panel.
  • Zero-Touch Provisioning: Remotely deploy and set up networks quickly with no need to send out an engineer for on-site configuration, with users simply scanning the device serial number or entering the numeric code on the package.
  • Cloud Centralised Management for Multiple Sites: The Omada app includes built-in networking tools to scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks, detect interference, measure Internet speed, and check the connection status of any node directly from a smartphone, providing comprehensive network diagnostics at your fingertips.
  • Advanced Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Stay ahead of the game with warnings and notifications for abnormal events, allowing quick responses to network issues and ensuring smooth business operations.
  • Scalability and Upgrade Path: Manage unlimited devices and seamlessly upgrade to Omada Cloud Standard with a subscription, without needing new hardware.

For more information about Omada Cloud Essentials, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/en/omada/omada-cloud-essentials/

About the Omada Business Networking Solution

"Omada", the Greek word for "team", aims to provide reliable, professional, and innovative one-stop solutions for enterprise networking. It offers a comprehensive range of networking products, reliable SDN solutions, dependable product quality, and trustworthy support services. The Omada Ecosystem incorporates Wi-Fi products, switches, and security gateways among others, each fully controlled from a centralised management platform. Omada products work together as one to provide you with a network solution that matches the needs of your business.

About TP-Link UK

Founded in 1996, TP-Link is a leading global provider of reliable networking devices and accessories. Ranked as the world’s No.1 provider of Wi-Fi devices, by analyst firm IDC*, TP-Link's award-winning portfolio of innovative business, consumer, and ISP networking products have a proven heritage of stability, performance, and value.

Distributing its technology to more than 170 countries, TP-Link is home to the Omada range, providing business networking focused products across hospitality, education, ISP, retail and office environments. Customers can manage their network devices, such as access points, switches, and routers, directly with TP-Link through the Omada Software-Defined Networking (SDN) platform.

Unlock the power of connectivity with the Omada Partner Programme which enables them to become part of a networking community with exclusive pricing, training, product insight and demo units, and increased brand visibility.

More information is available at www.tp-link.com/uk

*According to the latest published IDC Worldwide Quarterly WLAN Tracker Report, Q4 2022 Final Release.