TP-Link WBS210 User manual

Installation Guide
Outdoor Wireless Base Station
WBS210 / WBS510
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Contents
Overview
Hardware Installation
Connect cables
Mount Antenna
Power On
Lightning and ESD Protection
Specification
FAQ
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Configuration with PharOS
Log in to the PharOS
Configure the Base Station
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Overview
TP-LINK's Outdoor Wireless Base Stations of the Pharos series
products are designed for outdoor wireless network solutions,
aiming at long-distance transmission and large coverage of wireless
network.
Package Contents
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Base Station Metal Strap
Passive PoE Adapter
Power Cord
Waterproof Rubber Insert
Installation Guide
Installation Guide

The panel of Base Station
Panel Layout
RESET
Shielded Ethernet
Port LAN1
Shielded Ethernet
Port LAN0(POE IN)
Grounding Terminal
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AP/AP Router mode: All four LEDs remain solid.
Client/Bridge/Repeater/AP Client Router mode:
The more lit LEDs indicate the better wireless signal strength.
On: The port is connected but not active.
Flashing: The port is transmitting data.
On: The Base Station is powered on.
LED Explanation
LAN1 LAN0(POE IN) GND
Chain1 Chain0

Passive PoE Adapter
Hardware Installation
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The Outdoor Wireless Base Stations require external antenna that
corresponds to your network environment. It is recommended to buy
and use TP-LINK’s matching antennas.
Power LED:
The Power LED indicates the status
of the electric current:
Green: 0-0.8A , Red: 0.8-1A
Remote Reset:
Press and hold for 8 seconds to reset
the Base Station to its factory defaults.
TP-LINK's Matching
Antenna
Recommended
Antenna Type
Sector Antenna
Dish Antenna TL-ANT2424MD (2.4GHz)
TL-ANT5830MD (5GHz)
TL-ANT2415MS (2.4GHz)
TL-ANT5819MS (5GHz)

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Affix the waterproof rubber insert to
the underside of the device for
waterproofing and replace the cover
until it firmly locks into place.
Use an adequate Ethernet cable to
connect the LAN0 (POE IN) port. The
length of cable is up to 60m for
steady power supply. Shielded CAT5e
(or above) cable with an integrated
ground wire is recommended.
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Connect the RF Cables to the Base
Station.
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3
Firmly grasp the rear of the interface
cover and pull it downward.
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Connect Cables

Attach the protective cap. Push and
slide the protective cap down over the
Base Station until it firmly locks into
place.
Align the mounting tabs on the back
of the Base Station with the four slots
of the mounting bracket. Push and
slide the Base Station downward
until it locks into place.
Connect the RF cables from the Base
Station to the corresponding
connectors on the antenna.
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Sector antenna is used as a demonstration below.
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2
3
Mount Antenna
Option1: Mounting the Base Station on an Antenna
Mount the Base Station on an antenna with a suitable mounting
bracket or on a pole for the antenna without the mounting bracket.

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Loosen and completely remove the
end of the metal strap by turning the
captive screw counterclockwise with
a flathead screwdriver.
Position the Base Station and wrap
the metal strap around the pole.
Feed the end back through the
screw-block and turn the screw
clockwise to tighten the metal strap
using a flathead screwdriver until
the Base Station is secure.
Connect the RF cables from the Base Station to the corresponding
connectors on the antenna.
Lead the end of the metal strap
through the back of the Base Station.
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Option 2: Mounting the Base Station on a Pole

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Connect the Ethernet cable from the Base Station to the POE port
of the PoE adapter.
Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN device (a computer,
router or switch) to the LAN port on the PoE adapter.
Connect the power cord to the power port on the PoE adapter
and plug it into an electrical outlet.
Connect the Base Station to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter as
follows:
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2
3
Power On

Lightning and ESD Protection
Use a shielded CAT5e (or above) cable with an integrated
grounding wire for connection.
If you have the standard CAT5e cable for the connection,
use a separate grounding cable to connect the grounding
Terminal (GND) to earth ground.
Proper grounding is extremely important for outdoor devices. There are
two effective techniques for grounding the Base Station.
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Grounding
Terminal
Grounding Cable
Base Station
Grounded 3-wire
Power Outlet
Earth Ground
A
Grounded PoE Adapter
Option
Option
A
B
B
Grounding Wire
Shielded CAT5e (or above) Cable
with
an Integrated Grounding Wire

Open a web browser, type http://192.168.0.254 into the address field
and press Enter (Windows) or return (Mac). It is recommended to use
the latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari.
Configuration with PharOS
Log in to the PharOS
Before accessing the PharOS Web Interface, you need to assign a static
IP address 192.168.0.X (X ranges between 2 and 253,e.g. 192.168.0.10)
to your computer.
Based on your network needs, this section will guide you through the
Base Station configuration using PharOS, a web-based
management system that allows you to do more specific configurations.
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192.168.0.254

Enter admin for both User Name and Password, then select the
Language from the drop-down list. Read and agree the terms of use,
then click Login.
Change
the default User Name and Password to protect your Base
Station. Let’s start configuring the Base Staion.
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1. Log in to PharOS and go to the Quick Setup page.
2. Operation Mode: Select Access Point and click Next.
3. LAN Settings: Click Next.
4. Wireless AP Settings:
a. Create a new SSID (Network name) for your wireless network.
b. Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for the Security method and create a
PSK Password to protect your AP.
c. Enter the distance between the Access Point and the Client into
the Distance Setting field.
d. Select the MAXtream checkbox (Refer to Q2 in FAQ for details
about MAXtream), and click Next.
5. Finish: Verify your settings and click Finish to complete the
configuration.
Configure the Base Station
Configure the Access Point (AP)
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For subsequent logins, use the new username and password.
The typical topology is as follows. A wireless bridge is built between two
locations that are far from each other. Follow the instructions below to
configure the Access Point and the Client.
Access point
LAN:192.168.0.254
Client
LAN:192.168.0.2

Configure the Client
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1. Log in to PharOS and go to the Quick Setup page.
2. Operation Mode: Select Client and click Next.
3. LAN Settings: Change the IP Address to 192.168.0.X (X ranges
between 2 and 253), the same subnet with the access point, and
click Next.
4. Wireless Client Settings:
a. Click Survey and select the SSID of the Access Point in the AP
list, then click Connect.
b. Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK from the Security option, enter the
same PSK password and distance value of the Access Point, then
click Next.
5. Finish: Verify your settings and click Finish to complete the
configuration.

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Specification
Interface
Dimensions
Power Supply
ESD Protection 1
Lightning Protection 1
Operating Humidity
Operating Temperature
Certication
LAN0 (POE IN): 10/100Mbps Ethernet port
LAN1: 10/100Mbps Ethernet port
GND: Grounding terminal for lightning protection
RESET: Button to restore the device to its factory defaults
Chain0/Chain1: 2 RP-SMA antenna interfaces
24V passive PoE adapter included
15kV
Up to 6kV
-30 ~ 70 (-22 ~158
)
℉℉
10% ~ 90%
CE, FCC, RoHS, IP65
198*74*40mm
℃℃
802.11 Standards 11b/g/n 11a/n
(WBS210) (WBS510)
1. Estimation is based on copper grounding cable and shielded CAT5e(or above)
cable with an integrated grounding wire.

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FAQ
How to restore the Base Station to its factory
default settings?
With the Base Station powered on, press and hold the RESET
button on the Base Station or the Remote Reset button on the
passive PoE adapter for about 8 seconds until the Wireless Signal
Strength LEDs flash.
What is Pharos MAXtream?
Pharos MAXtream is a proprietary protocol developed on the
basis of Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) by TP-LINK.
The MAXtream technology has the following advantages:
By dividing the timing of transmission into different time slots,
MAXtream allows the Pharos devices to transmit in rapid
succession, one after another, each using its own time slot to
transmit and receive they own frames, which greatly reduces the
chance of collision.
Pharos MAXtream is a non-standard Wi-Fi protocol that is only
compatible with TP-LINK’s Pharos series products. Please notice
that you will not be able to connect other Wi-Fi devices to an AP
with MAXtream enabled.
Eliminates hidden node collisions & improves channel efficiency.
Lower latency, higher throughput, larger network capacity & more
stability.
Improves the QoS for video, voice and sound data stream
Q2.
Q1.

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2.
Click Start, the PharOS will begin to analyze the power of frequency .
Observe the curves for a period of time, and then click stop. Note
that the relatively low and continuous part of the average curve
indicates less radio noise. Here, we use the figure below as an
example.
3. When choosing channel/frequency, you should avoid the spectrum
with large radio noise. In this example, the recommended channel/
frequency is 1/2412MHz and 6/2437MHz.
WBS510 has a select box of Frequency Range at the top-left corner. Select the
required range and then click Start .
Log in to PharOS, click Spectrum Analysis in the tools drop-down
list,
a window will pop up to remind you that all wireless connections
will be lost during spectrum analysis. Click Yes to continue to the
Spectrum Analysis page.
1.
How can I use Spectrum Analysis to find the
appropriate channel for the devices?
Q3.
About Support Log Out
Ping
Traceroute
Speed Test
Survey
Spectrum Analysis
Tools
2402 2412 2422 2432 2442 2452 2462 2472 2482
Frequency(MHz)
Power(dBm)
-10
-25
-40
-55
-70
-85
-100
-115
-130
peak current average

FCC STATEMENT
CE Mark Warning
Safety Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
When product has a power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;
When there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the
product or the power adapter from the power source.
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•
• Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and
voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
• Avoid water and wet locations.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original
packing of this product.
IC STATEMENT
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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