ER7212PC | Omada Router, PoE Switch & Controller 3-in-1 Gigabit VPN Router | Up to 4 WAN | 8 PoE+ LAN Port @ 110W | Fanless | Easy Installation | Load Balance

Pretty good system and can handle a good amount of cameras (30 cameras 2 separate DVRS) and devices,i have been using the OMADA series for years and it’s pretty easy to use related to device configuration and use. The last device i had was the version of the router who did not have wifi and it was pretty regular on the performance. The speed of the device is pretty fast. But i do recommend to access the tp-link portal of the device to op in to get the most recent updates needed. Connectivity between devices is always top notch with assigned IPs working hand to hand to handle the broad range of devices

The TP‑Link ER7212PC Omada router combines router, PoE+ switch, and Omada SDN controller into a clean compact appliance ideal for home or small business use. Setup felt intuitive and most features delivered reliable performance. The integrated PoE switch offers eight ports with a 110 W budget which simplifies powering cameras or access points. Multiple WAN options including SFP make it flexible for diverse networks. Performance wise it handled routine routing and VPN duties well. Strong support for VPN types including OpenVPN and Wireguard made it easy to configure secure remote access. The web interface is sluggish and reboot times are slow after firmware updates. Also performing complex tasks can take a while too due to the processor speed. Reliability hasn’t been ann issue. Mostly a set it and forget it router. Mine has been running for over eighty days without issue while continuing to fine tune settings. Pros • Clean all‑in‑one format combining router PoE+ switch and controller • Generous PoE power and WAN choices including SFP • Easy SDN management with cloud app • VPN friendly with strong multi protocol support Cons • Web UI and reboot can be slow • Controller CPU may struggle under heavy config • All‑in‑one failure impacts entire network In short, the ER7212PC offers a compelling space saving solution for small installations needing unified control. It is especially effective when simplicity and central management matter more than raw processing speed. With recent firmware maturing its feature set it stands closer to TP‑Link’s flagship gear. Just know it may not satisfy users requiring ultra fast UI or enterprise grade port control.

Was able to create a two way private network between long distances without an issue. Without this the issues were slow and did not work as all. They were really slow. Fantastic

I love the Omada ecosysem. It's been improving steadily since it was released several years ago. I thought this 3-in-one device would replace the need for a separate controller, router, and POE switch in a new location. While it can, you won't likely be happy with the result. First off, it takes between 8 and 15 minutes to boot. And it has to reboot ALL THE TIME. Change a setting, reboot. And once in a while it just doesn't start back up. It starts blinking it's lights but you think "did I wait the full 15 minutes it might take?", so you wait 30 just to be sure and you find it's not responding to anything on the LAN ports. Reboot. Wait 30 minutes, "did it work this time?" - if not, hard reset. And when it does work the UI is slow as molasses. And now for the missing features. Sure, it's a router, but it doesn't have half of the features you get with the lowest-end ER605 that costs $65. No DPI, no bunch of other features. Then there is the controller: Stuck on the 5.8 feature set, a full 5 versions behind the $100 OC200 controller. Want to backup your config? Not enough memory onboard and no USB port, so you are going to have to fire up an FTP server just to be able to make a backup just in case your config goes bad. It's a POE switch too, but not in any sense a smart managed switch. It's just ports and while it *technically* supports VLANS, it is the most bare-bone implementation that is a nightmare to configure. Not even close to a the lowest end Jetstream. For less money you can get an OC200, ER605, basic POE switch and be far, far happier with the result.

So far I'm very happy with the Omada TP-Link solution. I run a pretty decent size homelab and I've use TP-Link the past and was happy. This really resolves the long boot issue with the 605 I had. I've added the omada 5 and 8 port switches as well as an AP and so far it's worked great.

Liked the fact that it has a gateway, router, POE switch and SDN controller, all built into a compact device. Didn't have any complex needs or VLAN requirements, which this supports obviously. All I needed were 4 POE ports, 2 for my EAP 610s and 2 for cameras, a router and a controller. Was going to buy discrete components , but this fit the bill perfectly in my small network closet. Like others mentioned, UI is slow sometimes, controller needs 4-5 mins to come up after reboot and the power brick is huge, which were not deal breakers. Tried using the SFP WAN port with my SFP+ ONT stick, but speeds were almost halved for my 1 Gbps symmetric internet. Now using a SFP+ switch in between as a media converter, connected to WAN3 ethernet port on this device and speeds are as they should be. So disappointed that I have to use 1 more device in between and can't use the SFP port. Edit: Reached out to support and have shared my test details with them. For the most part local iperf with base-T (ethernet) ports seem to be fine for 1 Gbps. But not so much if the SFP WAN ports are used, seems like there is performance degradation. Haven't heard back if anything needs to be tweaked to fix slower speeds on the SFP port. Noticed there are other complaints related to ER8411 and ER7206 products for slowness on SFP ports. So I have to ding another star.

Très bon routeur, connaissance requise pour les configuration avancé. Recommander

Si quieres acceder a opciones un poco más avanzadas, necesitas instalar Omada Controller en algún equipo (ya está la versión 6). Ligarlo es un poco complicado al principio y confuso porque puedes borrar las configuraciones previas del ER607W Stand-alone. Por ejemplo para activar la interfaz por terminal SSH. Aunque está está muy limitada: no puedes administrar ACLs. Me funcionó el WireGuard. Puedes crear VLans y aislarlas, pero no puedes crear reglas para permitir ciertos nodos hacia otras VLans, al menos no lo he logrado.

TP Link have been making very reliable and feature rich products for over15 years that i have experience with. I find that their products have held a high standard for quality and maintained very reasonable price points. This router has excellent range, can be cloud controlled and has an intuitive interface with all the features you would expect for a router of this price point and market point. Highly recommend. I also endorse TP-Link cameras, their app is excellent and the outdoor wifi cameras at $80 are incredible value.

The TP-Link 3-in-1 router's boot time is excessively slow, which becomes particularly frustrating during reboots or recoveries from power outages. The more devices connected, like access points or switches, and the more firewall policies/rules implemented, the slower it restarts. In my experience, with two Omada Access Points and one Omada Switch connected, the boot process extended beyond ten minutes—an unacceptably long delay. Moreover, the user interface (UI) is sluggish, even when accessed locally. While the device functions adequately once operational, the slow UI and prolonged boot times can be significant drawbacks. Additionally, many configuration adjustments necessitate reboots, adding to the overall inconvenience. Prospective buyers should be aware that despite their capabilities, these devices fall short in performance and professional standards. They are not suitable for scenarios requiring frequent adjustments or reboots. My advice would be to keep the unit powered on and minimize interactions with the UI to avoid the painfully slow response reminiscent of early internet speeds. Overall, the performance has been disappointing enough that I am returning all related equipment.

Decent device with a GLARING flaw. You cannot assign the device switch ports in VLANS. Big issue for me so I had to return. If you don't need VLAN's then this is fine. You can use VLAN's if you get another Omada Jetstream switch but this device in and of itself cannot do VLAN's on the device's ports. :(