TP-Link Pharos CPE210 User manual

Installation Guide
Outdoor CPE
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Contents
Overview 01
Hardware Connection 04
Site Consideration 04
Connection and Installation 06
Lightning & ESD Protection 08
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Overview
TP-Link's Pharos series outdoor CPEs are dedicated to outdoor wireless
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Installation Guide
Outdoor CPE
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Pharos CPE Passive PoE
Adapter
Pole Mounting
Straps
Mounting Bracket
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Installation Guide
Power Cord
• LED Explanation
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AP/AP Router Mode:
All four LEDs remain solid.
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On: The CPE is powered on.
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• Panel Layout
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Shielded Ethernet
Port LAN0 (Passive
PoE IN)
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Port LAN1
Grounding
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Passive PoE Adapter:
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Press and hold for about 8 seconds
until CPE’s LEDs of wireless signal
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Power LED
The Power LED is on when the
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Application Example
The CPE device(CPE210 CPE220 CPE510) provides outdoor
network access over long distances for point-to-point
applications.
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Hardware Connection
1. Site Consideration
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Ensure a clear line of sight between the wireless devices for an optimum
performance. An elevated location is recommended as obstacles like
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height of the devices.
Line of Sight
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Install the CPE devices with the front facing the intended signal receiving
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GPS and some landmarks according to the horizontal beamwidth listed
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2. Connection and Installation
Connect and mount the CPE and power adapter as shown below. The
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Ethernet cable length up to 60m
You should prepare an adequate
Ethernet cable to connect the CPE
and the passive PoE adapter.
Shielded CAT5e (or above) cable
with ground wire is recommended
(refer to the next section).
Connect to a computer,
router or switch.
(Depending on your
intended usage and/or
network topology.)
Slide to replace the cover
of the CPE when all
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