TP-Link CPE Series User manual

Installation Guide
Outdoor CPE
CPE210 / CPE220 / CPE510 / CPE520

CONTENTS
Hardware Connection
Overview
Software Conguration
Antenna Alignment
Specications
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Site Consideration
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3
5
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8
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11
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Connection and Installation
Lightning & ESD Protection
Logging into the PharOS
Conguration for Typical Applications
• Point-to-Point

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Overview
• Package Contents
• LED Explanation
Pharos CPE Passive PoE
Adapter
Pole Mounting
Straps
Installation Guide
Power Cord
AP/AP Router mode:
All four LEDS remain solid.
Client/Bridge/Repeater/AP Client Router mode:
That the more LEDs lit will indicate better wireless signal strength.
On: A device is connected to this port, but there is no activity.
Flashing: A device is connected to this port, and is active.
On: The CPE is powered on.
POWERLAN0LAN1
TP-LINK's Pharos series outdoor CPEs are dedicated to outdoor wireless
network solutions. This guide is applicable to products including
CPE210, CPE220, CPE510 and CPE520.

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• Panel Layout
Grounding
Terminal
Pharos CPE:
Passive PoE Adapter:
Shielded Ethernet Port
LAN0 (Passive PoE in)
RESETShielded Ethernet Port
LAN1
Power LED
The Power LED indicates the
status of the electric current:
green (0~0.8A), red (0.8A~1A).

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Hardware Connection
• Mounting Height
1. Site Consideration
Ensure a clear line of sight between the wireless devices for an
optimum performance. An elevated location is recommended as
obstacles like trees, buildings and large steel structures will weaken the
wireless signal.
See 'Q2' in 'FAQ' for details about how to calculate the minimum
mounting height of the devices.
Line of Sight
Side View

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• Orientation
Install the CPE devices with the front facing the intended signal
receiving devices. You can orient the devices with the assistance of
Google Maps, GPS and some landmarks according to the horizontal
beamwidth listed below.
A
shenzhen
B
Line of Sight
Horizontal
Beamwidth
Models CPE210 CPE220 CPE510 CPE520
Horizontal Beamwidth 70° 45° 45° 50°

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2. Connection and Installation
At the selected site,
approximately align the
CPE to the direction that
you have oriented.
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).
Please connect and install the device as shown in the gure below.
Connect to a computer,
router or switch.
(Depending on your
intended usage and/or
network topology.)
Ethernet cable length up to 60m
Slide to replace the cover
of the CPE when all
connections are nished.
This device complieswith part 15o f the FCC R ules.O peration is
subjecttothe followingtwo conditions:(1)This devicemay notcause
harmfulinterference,and(2) thisdevicemustaccept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID:TE7CPE510
MADE IN CHINA
IC:8853A-CPE510
Default Settings:
IP: 192.168.0.254 Username: admin Password: admin
Model: CPE510 Power: 24V 1A
5GHz 300Mbps 13dBi Outdoor CPE
5734
POE
LAN0
LAN

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3. Lightning & ESD Protection
Proper grounding is extremely important for outdoor devices.
By using shielded CAT5e (or above) cable with ground wire for the
connection and the provided PoE adapter (method ), you can
eectively eliminate ESD attacks. If you use the general CAT5e cable for
the connection, then it is necessary to connect the grounding terminal
of the CPE to earth ground through grounding cable (method ).
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Shielded CAT5e (or above)
Cable with Ground Wire
Grounding Terminal and Cable
Grounded 3-wire
Power Outlet
CPE
Shielded CAT5e (or above)
Cable with Ground Wire
PoE Adapter
with Earth
Ground
Grounding
Terminal
Grounding
Cable
Earth Ground
Two Methods:
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2
1
1
1
1

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Shielded CAT5e (or above) Cable with Ground Wire
Twisted Pair
Ground Wire
Shielded RJ45 Connector
Secondary Cable Shield
Cable Shield
Sheath

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1. Logging into the PharOS
This chapter introduces the login to the PharOS Web Interface and
including point-to-point and hotspot.
1. Before accessing the PharOS Web Interface, you need to assign a
static IP address 192.168.0.x (2≤x≤253) to your computer. We use

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2. Open your web browser, type 'http://192.168.0.254' in the address
 eld and press 'Enter'. It is recommended to use the latest version of
Google Chrome, Safari or Firefox.
3. The 'Login' page will appear, set the parameters as below.
• Username: admin.
• Password: admin.
• Select 'I agree to these terms of use'.
• Click 'Login'.
4. At the  rst login, change the 'Password' for safety.
For subsequent logins, you only need to enter the username and password
that you have set to log in.

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5. Then you will log in to the PharOS Web Interface and see the Status
page as shown in the gure below.

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• Point-to-Point
Point-to-Point application is used to build a transparent bridge
below is an example for this application.
2.
and hotspot applications. Refer to the section
corresponding to your networking needs.
1. Log in to PharOS
2. Go to the Quick Setup page
3. Operation Mode
 Select 'Access Point'.
 Click 'Next'.
4. LAN Settings: Click 'Next'.
5. Wireless AP Settings
 SSID: customize the name for the network as you like.
 Security: select 'WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK'.
 PSK Password: create the password for the network as you like.
 Distance Setting: enter the distance between the Access Point and
the Client. It is recommended to round the number up to the
nearest integer.
 Select the MAXtream option if the Access Point and the Client
both are Pharos outdoor CPEs. (Refer to 'Q4' in 'FAQ' for details about
MAXtream)
 Click 'Next'.
6. Finsh: Click 'Finish'.
IP camera
Access Point
LAN: 192.168.0.254
Client
LAN: 192.168.0.2
Computer

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Antenna Alignment
In order to get the best performance, you can precisely align the
direction of the CPE with the assistance of 'Wireless Signal Quality' on
'STATUS' page of the PharOS Web Interface.
WISP
WISP
Adjust the direction of the CPE until
the device reaches the highest SNR.

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HARDWARE FEATURES
Dimensions CPE520/CPE220: 275.83*79*60.3mm
CPE510/CPE210: 224.34*79*60.3mm
Interface
LAN0: 10/100Mbps Ethernet Port(PoE IN)
LAN1: 10/100Mbps Ethernet Port
GND: Grounding Terminal for Lightning Protection
RESET: Button to restore the device to Factory Default
Power Supply 24V Passive PoE Adapter Included
ESD Protection1 15kV
Lightning Protection1 Up to 6kV
Operating
Temperature
-30
℃~ 70 ℃ (-22
℉~158 ℉)
Operating Humidity 10% ~ 90%
CE, FCC, RoHS, IPX5
WIRELESS FEATURES
Models CPE210 CPE220 CPE510 CPE520
Antenna Gain 9dBi 12dBi 13dBi 16dBi
Horizontal Beamwidth/
Elevation Beamwidth2
70°/ 45 45°/ 30° 45°/ 30° 50°/ 20°
Operating
Frequency3
2.4-
2.4835GHz
2.4-
2.4835GHz
802.11 Standards 11b/g/n 11b/g/n 11a/n 11a/n
CE:5.5-5.725GHz
FCC:5.15-5.25GHz;
5.745-5.85GHz
CE:5.5-5.725GHz
FCC:5.15-5.25GHz;
5.745-5.85GHz
This is fixed point-to-point device not point-to-multipoint device.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked
Questions)
Q1. How to restore the CPE to its factory default
settings?
With the CPE powered on, press and hold the 'RESET' button of the
CPE or the 'Remote Reset' button of the passive PoE adapter for about
8 seconds until the Wireless Signal Strength LEDs ash.
RESET Button
Press & hold for about 8 seconds
Remote Reset Button
Press & hold for about 8 seconds
Method 1:
Method 2:

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Q2. How to calculate the minimum mounting height of
the devices?
In order to maximize the received signal strength of the devices,
installers need to minimize the eect of the out-of-phase signals,
which is caused by obstacles in the path between the transmitter and
the receiver. Fresnel Zone is a usual method to calculate this path, as
shown in the formula and the gure below.
where,
r = Fresnel zone radius in meters
c = 3x108m/s, speed of light
f = operating frequency of the devices in Hz
d1 & d2 = the distances between the point
and the devices in meters
h= the height of
obstacle at this point
Hh+r*(1 40%)
(H is the height of the CPE)
For example, assume d1 is 2km, d2 is 8km, and f is 2.4GHz, then r
would be 14.142m. Considering a toleration of 40%, allowable radius
would be 8.485m. Assume his 10m, then the result of the minimum
mounting height based on this point would be 18.485m. Similarly,
calculate the results based on all the points where there are obstacles,
and the maximum value would be the nal result.
For more information, please refer to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresnel_zone
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Q3. How can I use Spectrum Analysis to  nd the
appropriate channel for the devices?
1. Log in to PharOS, on the 'WIRELESS' page, you can  nd the
'Spectrum Analysis' button as shown in the  gure below. Click the
button.
2. The following window will pop up. Click 'Yes' and you will then get
into the 'Spectrum Analysis' page.
3. Select the 'Frequency Range' and click the 'Start' button, the
PharOS will begin to analyze the power of the frequency. Watch
the curves for a period of time, and then click 'Stop'. Mark the
relatively low and continuous part of the 'average' curve, and note
the corresponding frequency range.
Here we take the  gure below as an example.

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4. Close the Spectrum Analysis Window, and then you will get back
to the 'WIRELESS' page. For the Channel/Frequency option, it is
recommended to select a value whose frequency is within the
noted frequency range.
So, in this example, the recommended Channel/Frequency is
116/5580MHz.
Q4. 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:
• Eliminates hidden node collisions & improves channel efficiency.
• Lower latency, higher throughput, larger network capacity & more
stability.
To enable the MAXtream function among the AP and stations, you only
need to select the MAXtream option on the 'WIRELESS' page of the
PharOS Web Interface of the AP, shown as the gure below. Then the
stations will automatically adjust their connections to the AP.
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.