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
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On: The CPE is powered on.
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Power LED
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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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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
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have oriented.
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recommended to install the adapter with the Ethernet port facing upward.
1. Drill two holes on the wall and insert the plastic wall anchors into
the holes. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall. Make sure the
shoulders at the corners of the mounting bracket are on the outside
and pointing upward.
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3. Lightning & ESD Protection
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Grounding Terminal and Cable
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Twisted Pair
Ground Wire
Shielded RJ45 Connector
Secondary Cable Shield
Cable Shield
Sheath
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4. Change the default User Name and Password to protect your CPE.
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The typical topology is as follows. A wireless bridge is built between two
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1. Log in to PharOS and go to the Quick Setup page.
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3. LAN Settings: Click Next.
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b. Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for the Security method and create
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Antenna Alignment
Antenna alignment can help you to optimize the antenna signal. To get the
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list on the upper-right corner and enable Alignment Beep during align-
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lowest.
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Interface
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Power Supply
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FAQ
Q1. How to restore the CPE to its factory default
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RESET button on the CPE or the Remote Reset button on the
Passive PoE Adapter.
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