OC200, OC220, OC300, or the OC400: Which is the best Omada Hardware Controller?

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Updated on July 28, 2026

July 20, 2025 - With the recent introduction of the OC220, Omada now has 4 Hardware Controllers on the market: the OC200, OC220, OC300, and OC400. In general terms, they all do the same thing: centralize the management of Omada APs. However, there are important, subtle differences. In this article, we lay them all out so you can make an informed choice for your project.

If the names weren't on the controllers, it would be very difficult to tell the OC200 and OC220 apart. They both have 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports, are the same size, and support the same number of APs, Gateways, and Switches. The real difference lies in the chipset: the OC220 has a Quad-Core CPU, while the OC200 has a Dual-Core CPU, making the OC220 significantly more efficient.

The OC300 and OC400 look quite different from the OC200 and OC220. See the key differences below:

	OC200	OC220	OC300	OC400
Size	100 x 98 x 25 mm	100 x 98 x 25 mm	294x180x44 mm	440x180x44 mm
Chipset	Dual-Core CPU	Quad-Core CPU	Quad-Core CPU	Quad-Core CPU
Supports	100 APs, 20 Switches & 10 Gateways	100 APs, 20 Switches & 10 Gateways	500 APs, 100 Switches & 100 Gateways	1000 APs, 200 Switches & 100 Gateways
Ports	2x RJ-45 & 1x USB 2.0	2x RJ-45 & 1x USB 2.0	2x RJ-45 & 1x USB 3.0	2x 10G SFP+, 4x RJ-45, 1x RJ45 Console & 2x USB 2.0
Mounting	Desktop/ Wall-Mount	Desktop/ Wall-Mount	Desktop/ Rackmount	Rackmount

Which one should I choose?

When choosing between the 4 hardware controllers, we recommend looking primarily at how many APs, Switches, and Gateways you want to manage. For example, if you have 200 APs and fewer than 100 Switches or Gateways, the OC300 is the best choice. In general, compact environments such as shops and (home) offices use the OC200 or OC220, while the OC300 and OC400 are better suited for medium-sized environments, such as schools and shopping centers.

The fifth option: Omada Fusion

In 2026, a fifth option was added to Omada's Hardware Controllers: Omada Fusion. These Gateways/ Controllers all feature a built-in OC220 or OC300 along with an Omada Gateway. Highly convenient if you want to combine your VPN and controller into a single product. The introduction of Omada Fusion does not mean the OC200, OC220, and OC300 are going End of Sale.

Not sure which choice is best for your situation? Get in touch with us via sales@alcadis.nl or 030 – 65 85 125. Alcadis has been guiding partners for over 20 years in designing the best networks in the Benelux.

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