Omada Central
NewA Unified Cloud Platform for Networking and Surveillance
- Unified Cloud Management in One System: Centrally manage Omada access points, switches, gateways, VIGI cameras, NVRs, and solar power systems via app or web.
- Easy Deployment and Setup: Automatically identify devices, one-click adoption, and Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP).
- Remote Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot all devices from a unified system with tools like topology view, remote camera reboot, offline camera alerts, and more.
- AI-Powered Video Monitoring: Access cross-site live view, manage events with precision, analyze people and vehicle attributes, track accurate people counting, and monitor multi-store customer flow.
- Fully Cloud-Based: No need for additional on-premises controller hardware or installation.
- Scalable and Flexible Management Options: Essentials version offers free and simplified cloud management; the Standard version unlocks advanced features with a license.
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Omada Central:
A Unified Cloud Management Platform for Your Network and Surveillance
- Essentials: A Free and Easy Version for Small Business
- Standard: Paid Licenses with Advanced Features for SMB
Unified Management in One System
- Integrating Omada Networking and Omada Guard
- Visualized Management
- Practical Site Map
- Multi-User Privilege Assignment for Flexible Management
Easy Deployment and Setup
- Automatic Device Detection and One-Click Adoption
- Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
- Automatic Topology Recognition
- One-Click Extend Mode and QoS
Remote Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot All Devices in One System
- Automatic and Manual Remote Camera Reboots
- Integrated Troubleshooting Tools, Including Cable Test
- Camera Offline Alarm
What is Omada Central?
Upgraded from the Omada Cloud-Based Controller, Omada Central is a cloud-based platform for centralized management of networking and surveillance systems. No additional hardware controller, VMS, or on-premises installation is required. As the management hub, it simplifies setup, management, maintenance, and troubleshooting — helping you expand your business and maximize profits. Omada Central Essentials — the free and easy version — is upgraded from the Omada Cloud Essentials and is especially ideal for surveillance networks and systems of small businesses.
Omada Central
A Cloud-Based Unified Management Platform

Networking
Access Points, Switches, Gateways

Surveillance
Cameras, Solar Power Systems, NVRs
Unified Management in One System and Easy Setup
Unified and Visualized Management for Higher Efficiency
Manage, monitor, and maintain all network and surveillance devices across multiple sites from a single interface.
Multi-User Privilege Assignment for Flexible Management
Caters to the management needs of various scenarios, enabling flexible permission assignment.
Practical Site Map
Visualize site distribution and status on a map with one-click access to alerts.
Easy On-Site Setup with Auto Camera and Networking Device Identification and One-Click Adoption
Automatically identifies and one-click adopts cameras and networking devices for fast deployment.
Easy Remote Setup with Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP)*
Scan the device S/N code to add devices without unboxing. Pre-configure networks remotely, eliminating the need for on-site IT experts and saving manpower.
Max 820ft PoE for Easy Camera Deployment
One-click Extend Mode boosts PoE transmission up to 820ft (250m).
One-Click Security and Quality Enhancements
Enable Port Isolation and Auto QoS with a single click for stable, secure video operations.
Remote Maintenance and Troubleshooting in One System
Troubleshoot in One System to Save Time
Detect and resolve camera issues faster with a unified platform—no need to switch between systems.
Automatic Topology for Quick Troubleshooting
Autotomatically identifies the cameras and network devices. Monitor health status and resolve issues directly from the visualized topology.
Automatic and Manual Remote Camera Reboot
Automatically reboot unresponsive cameras with IntelliRecover technology — an enhanced PoE Auto Recovery. Alternatively, reboot cameras manually with one-click PoE port management
Camera Offline Alarm
Receive instant notifications to address camera issues remotely.
Access Logs and Real-Time Alerts
Quickly identify network faults, visualize threats, and get instant notifications to mitigate risks.
Cable Test for Precise Fault Detection
Check cable conditions remotely to save manpower.
Integrated Troubleshooting Tools
SSH, packet capture, network diagnostics, and audit logs for efficient debugging.
Professional Features for High-Efficiency Video Monitoring
Cross-Site Live View & Playback
Monitor real-time feeds and recorded history across multiple sites simultaneously. Supports advanced playback controls: snapshot capture, local recording, two-way intercom, and more.
Precise Event Management in the Event Center
Quickly retrieve security events across all sites using multi-filter parameters. Eliminate manual video reviews with targeted search, and reduce false alerts via customizable notification rules and time-based suppression.
AI Search with People & Vehicle Attributes Analytics
Search and locate persons or vehicles of interest within seconds — accelerating post-event investigations while reducing time/complexity.
Precise People Counting & Multi-Store Customer Flow Analysis
Accurately track entries, exits, and occupancy for insightful reports and enhanced operational efficiency.
Choose the Most Suitable Omada Central for Your Business
Omada Central comes in two versions to fit your needs. Essentials is completely free—perfect for small businesses that want core networking and surveillance features without extra complexity or cost. Standard is built for SMBs that need advanced capabilities like PPSK and AI-powered video monitoring.
Free
Device License Fee
- • Easy Setup, Use, and Maintenance
- • Essential Features without the Complexity Required by Larger-Scale Operations
Advanced Functions for Professional and Comprehensive Network Settings
Unlimited
Unlimited
√(Free)
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MSP Mode
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- • Networking: √
- • Surveillance: Coming Soon
User Management
Multi-User Privilege Assignment
√(Default Role)
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Custom User Role
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- • Networking: √
- • Surveillance: Coming Soon
PPSK
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SD-WAN
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Configuration
VPN
WireGuard VPN
L2TP / PPTP / SSL / OpenVPN / IPSec / WireGuard VPN
CLI
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Other
Fast Roaming, Mesh, Port Management
Fast Roaming, Mesh, Port Management
Port Isolation & VLAN & Guest Wi-Fi
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Portal Authentication
Simple Password / Voucher / Form Auth / External Portal Server
Simple Password / Voucher / Form Auth / Local User / SMS / Radius Server / External LDAP Server / External Portal Server
Security
ACL
802.1X
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√
IDS/ IPS
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DPI
-
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Site Map
√
√
Topology
√
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Troubleshooting Tools
SSH / Network Check / Terminal
SSH / Network Check / Terminal / Packet Capture
Maintenance
Logs / Alerts
Basic
Advanced
WLAN Optimization
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√
Open API
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SSO
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One-Click Port Isolation
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One-Click Extend Mode
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Cable Test
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Networking for CCTV
Remote Camera Reboot
- • Manually via PoE Port Management
- • Automatically via IntelliRecover
IPC/NVR Recognition
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QoS
Basic
Advanced
Device Management
Supported Device Type
- VIGI: Cameras, NVRs, Solar Power Systems
- 3rd-Party: Cameras
3rd-Party ONVIF Camera Access (via Omada/VIGI NVR)
Free for 64 Channels
Unlimited (License Required)
Cross-Site Live View & Playback
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Max Simultaneous Live View
16 Channels
Max Simultaneous Playback
9 Channels
Custom Camera View Grid
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Video
Max Number of Custom Views
100
100
Non-Stop Streaming Time Limit
Via Cloud: √ 5 mins
Via Cloud: √ 60 mins
Max Simultaneous Viewers per Channel
2
5
Centralized Event Management Center
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Max Event Number
Unlimited
Event
Event Data Retention
- • Event Messages: 180 Days
- • Event Snapshots: 7 Days on the Cloud
Event Notifications and Custom Alerts
√
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Camera Offline Alarm
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Maintenance
Max Number of Maintenance Rules
Unlimited
Site Map
√
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Logs / Alerts
Basic
Advanced
Advanced AI Features
People Counting (Flow Analysis)
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AI Search (People and Vehicle Attributes)
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Applications
Map Monitoring
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Project Design Tool
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FAQs
Use VIGI Cloud VMS / VIGI VMS when you focus solely on surveillance or require advanced surveillance features. Use Omada Central when you are involved in both IT and surveillance systems.
VIGI Cloud VMS / VIGI VMS will offer more advanced surveillance features. Omada Central covers essential surveillance needs for SMBs.
No. A device can only be managed by one platform at a time.
Yes. Omada Central supports direct migration from an Omada Controller. To migrate devices from VMS, simply unbind them from VMS first, then adopt them into Omada Central.
No. Omada Central supports all models and versions compatible with the previous Omada Cloud-Based Controller and VIGI VMS. No need to update the hardware or firmware.
Omada Central can manage Omada and VIGI devices. Third-party IP cameras that are ONVIF S compatible can also be managed when connecting to VIGI NVRs.
The Omada Cloud-Based Controller has been upgraded to Omada Central. Note that Omada Central has two versions — Essentials and Standard — with network management functions identical to Omada Cloud Essentials and Omada Cloud Standard.
*Omada Central can manage third-party cameras that support ONVIF Profile S, but they must be connected through a VIGI NVR.
**Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) is only supported for network devices. Security cameras and NVRs are excluded due to security considerations.
***These features require the use of VIGI cameras.
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