TP-Link CPE605 User manual

Installation Guide
Outdoor CPE
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Contents
Overview 01
Package Contents 01
Hardware Overview 02
Application Example 04
Hardware Connection 05
Site Consideration 05
Hardware Installation 07
Power Supply 14
Lightning & ESD Protection 15
Installer Compliance Responsibility 16
Software Conguration 17
Logging in to the PharOS 17
Conguration for a Typical Application 18
Antenna Alignment 20
Specications 21
FAQ 22

01
Overview
TP-Link's Pharos series outdoor CPEs are dedicated to outdoor
wireless network solutions.
Package Contents
Installation Guide
Outdoor CPE
Pharos CPE
Rear Cover
Center Reector Panel Side Reector Panels
(Qty.2)
Mounting Bracket
(For CPE)
Protective Cap
Power CordHexagon Bolts with Wing Nut
and Washer Assemblies
(M6x79)
Metal Strap
Mounting Bracket
(For PoE Adapter)
Passive PoE Adapter Installation Guide
ST3×16 Self-tapping Screws
(Qty.2)
D3×28 Plastic Wall Anchors
(Qty.2)
Four M2.5*8 Combination Screws
with M2.5*2 Nuts
(QTY.4)
(Only for CPE710)

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Hardware Overview
• Bottom View
Reflector Assembly
Securing Arms
Bubble Level
Mounting Bracket
Rear Cover
Metal Strap

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• Panel Layout
On:
A device is connected to the ETHERNET port,
but there is no activity.
Flashing: A device is connected to the
ETHERNET port and is active.
On: The CPE is powered on.
On: The wireless function is enabled.
RESET
Press and hold for 5 seconds to reset the CPE to
its factory defaults.
ETHERNET
The port is used to connect to the POE port of
the provided PoE adapter for both data
transmission and power supply through Ethernet
cabling.
• Passive PoE Adapter
Power LED
On: The CPE is powered on.
Off: The CPE is powered off.
Remote Reset
Press and hold for about 5 seconds to reset
the CPE to its factory defaults.

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Application Example
The CPE device with the reector installed provides outdoor
network access over long distances for point-to-point
applications.
The CPE device without the reector installed provides outdoor
-to-indoor Wi-Fi coverage with the Feed only mode.

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Hardware Connection
Site Consideration
• Mounting Height
Ensure a clear line of sight between the wireless devices for
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 and make sure that they point towards
the devices that will receive the signal. You can orient the devices
with the help of Google Maps, GPS and some landmarks. The
horizontal bandwidth of CPE605/CPE710 is 7°.
A
shenzhen
B
Line of Sight
Horizontal
Beamwidth

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Hardware Installation
TERMS OF USE: TP-Link’s Pharos series outdoor CPEs must be
installed by a certied professional. Installers must abide by local
rules and regulations in terms of legal frequency channels, output
power, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.
1. Attach the Side Reector Panels to the Center Reector Panel
as follows:
a. Insert the two mounting studs on the Center Reector Panel
into the large opening of the slots on the Side Reector Panel.
b. Slide the Side Reector Panel until the mounting studs are
positioned over the narrow opening of the slots, and the top
edges of the panels should be aligned when done.

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c. Repeat step a and step b to attach the other Side Reector
Panel.
d. Attach the Side Reector Panels to the Center Reector Panel
more securely using four M2.5*8 combination screws with
M2.5*2 nuts (only provided with CPE710).
2. Attach the Rear Cover to the reector assembly as follows:
a. While holding the reector assembly, align the raised edges
on the back with the Securing Arms of the Rear Cover, and
align the Snap Hooks on the Rear Cover with the slots on the
Center Reector Panel.

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b. Attach the Rear Cover to the reector assembly. Press upon
the Rear Cover at the four positions marked in the diagram
below in sequence until it locks into place.
1
2
4
3
WARNING:To avoid damage, do not place the panels on a at
surface or push down on it.

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3. Insert the Pharos CPE into the Rear Cover until the CPE locks
into place.
4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Pharos CPE.
a. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.
Note: The length of the Ethernet cable is up to *60m for steady
power supply.
* Power supply distances are based on test results under
normal usage conditions. Actual power supply distance
will vary as a result of 1) AP status, including transmit
power, connected devices and network trac and 2) cable
properties, including type and texture.

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b. Attach the Protective Cap to the Rear Cover
5. Attach the Mounting Bracket to the Rear Cover until the grooves
on the Mounting Bracket are positioned over the pins on the
Rear Cover.

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6. Secure the Mounting Bracket to the Rear Cover using M6x79
Hexagon Bolts with Wing Nut and Lock Washer Assemblies.
7. Attach the CPE assembly to the pole using the metal Strap.
a. Open the Mental Strap and feed it through the two slots of
the Ball joint Mount.

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b. Wrap the metal strap around the pole. Use a socket wrench or
screwdriver to turn the screw clockwise and securely fasten
the strap to the pole.
Note: Suitable pole diameters range from 15mm to 70mm.
8. Adjust the azimuth and elevation angle of the CPE device to
achieve maximum signal strength.

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Power Supply
• Connecting the PoE Adapter
Connect the devices as shown in the gure below.
PoE LAN
Ethernet cable
length up to 60m
• Mounting the PoE Adapter (Optional)
Note: 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 the holes.
Secure the mounting
bracket to the wall.
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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Lightning & ESD Protection
Proper grounding is extremely important for outdoor devices.
By using shielded CAT5e (or above) cable with ground wire and
the provided PoE adapter, you can eectively eliminate ESD
attacks.
CPE
PoE Adapter with
Earth Ground
Shielded CAT5e (or above)
Cable with Ground Wire
Grounded 3-wire
Power Outlet
Twisted Pair
Ground Wire
Secondary Cable Shield
Cable Shield
Sheath

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Installer Compliance Responsibility
Devices must be professionally installed and it is the professional
installer’s responsibility to make sure the device is operated within
local rules and regulations.
Since TP-Link’s Pharos outdoor CPE can be paired with a variety
of antennas, the Antenna and Transmit Power elds are provided
to the professional installer to assist in meeting regulatory
requirements.
Refer to Antenna and Transmit Power elds to make sure the devices are
operated within local rules and regulations.

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Software Conguration
This chapter introduces the login to the PharOS Web Interface
and the software congurations.
Logging in to the PharOS
1. 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.
2. Open a web browser, type http://192.168.0.254 into the
address eld and press Enter (Windows) or return (Mac). It is
recommended to use the latest version of Google Chrome,
Firefox or Safari.
192.168.0.254
3. Enter admin for both User Name and Password, then select
the Language from the drop-down list. Read and agree to the
terms of use, then click Login.

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4. Change the default User Name and Password for security
purposes. You can then start to congure your CPE.
Note: For subsequent logins, use the new username and
password.
For more congurations, please visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support to download the User Guide of
Pharos products in the download center.
Conguration for a Typical Application
The typical topology is as follows: Multiple wireless bridges
are built among the access point and the clients. Follow the
instructions below to congure the Access Point and the Clients.
For simplicity, we will take one wireless bridge as an example.
Access Point
Client
Client
Client
• Congure the Access Point (AP)
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 eld.