TP-Link Pharos CPE210 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
1
3
5
6
8
15
17
18
19
11
11
13
Connection and Installation
Lightning & ESD Protection
Logging into the PharOS
Conguration for Typical Applications
• Point-to-Point
• Point-to-Multipoint
• Hotspot

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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.

2
• 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).

3
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

4
• 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 complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the followingtwo conditions:(1) Thisdevice may not cause
harmfulinterference,and(2) thisdevice mustacceptany 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 ).
2
1
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:
2
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