TP-Link CPE205 User manual

Installation Guide
Outdoor CPE
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Overview
TP-Link's Pharos series outdoor CPEs are dedicated to outdoor wireless
network solutions. This guide is applicable to products including CPE205,
CPE210, CPE220, and CPE510.
• Package Contents
Pharos CPE Passive PoE
Adapter
Pole Mounting
Straps
Mounting Bracket
Plastic Wall Anchors (Qty.2)
Self-tapping Screws (Qty.2)
Installation Guide
Power Cord
• LED Explanation
The following picture takes CPE220 as an example.
POWERLAN0LAN1
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.
Flashing: A device is connected to this port, and is active.
On: The CPE is powered on.
On: A device is connected to this port, but there is no activity.

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• Panel Layout
Pharos CPE205/CPE220:
Shielded Ethernet
Port LAN0 (Passive
PoE IN)
RESETShielded Ethernet
Port LAN1
Grounding
Terminal
Pharos CPE210/CPE510:
Shielded Ethernet Port
LAN (Passive PoE IN)
Grounding
Terminal
RESET

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Passive PoE Adapter:
Remote Reset
Press and hold for about 8 seconds
until CPE’s LEDs of wireless signal
strength and LAN ash.
Power LED
The Power LED is on when the
passive PoE adapter is working
normally.

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Hardware Connection
1. Site Consideration
• Mounting Height
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.
Models CPE210 CPE205/CPE220 CPE510
Horizontal Beamwidth 65° 60° 45°
A
shenzhen
B
Line of Sight
Horizontal
Beamwidth

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2. Connection and Installation
Connect and mount the CPE and power adapter as shown below. The
following introduction takes CPE220 as an example.
• Connecting CPE and Power Adapter
Connect the CPE and power adapter as shown in the gure below.
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
connections are nished.
LAN0
PoE LAN

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• Mounting CPE
At the selected site, approximately align the CPE to the direction that you
have oriented.
• Mounting Power Adapter (Optional)
Follow the steps below to mount the power adapter:
To ensure the passive PoE adapter is attached most securely, it is
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.
2. Attach the passive PoE adapter to the mounting bracket by sliding
the adapter in the direction of the arrows until it locks into place.

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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 1), 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 2).
The following introduction takes CPE220 as an example.
CPE
Grounding
Terminal
Earth Ground
Two Methods:
2
2
1
1
1
1
PoE Adapter with
Earth Ground
Grounding
Cable
Shielded CAT5e (or above) Cable
with Ground Wire
Grounding Terminal and Cable
Shielded CAT5e (or above)
Cable with Ground Wire
Grounded 3-wire
Power Outlet

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