TP-Link PHAROS SERIES User manual

User Guide
For TP-Link Pharos Series Products
CPE210 / CPE220 / CPE510 / CPE610 / CPE710
WBS210 / WBS510
1910012759 REV 3.3.0
February 2020

CONTENTS
About this User Guide......................................................................................................... 1
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 2
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Access Point.................................................................................................................................................. 11
Client ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
Repeater .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Bridge ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
AP Router ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
AP Client Router (WISP Client) ................................................................................................................ 33
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Access Point/Client/Repeater/Bridge Mode ..................................................................................... 65
AP Router/AP Client Router Mode......................................................................................................... 70
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About this User Guide
This User Guide contains information for setup and management of TP-Link Pharos series
products. Read this guide carefully before operation.
When using this guide, notice that features available in Pharos series products may vary by model
and software version. Availability of Pharos series products may also vary by region or ISP. All
images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual
experience.
Some models featured in this guide may be unavailable in your country or region. For local sales
information, visit
https://www.tp-link.com .
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made
in the preparation of this document to ensure the accuracy of the contents, but all statements,
information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute the warranty of any kind,
express or implied. Users must take full responsibility for their application of any products.
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Unless otherwise noted, the introduction in this guide takes CPE510 as an example.
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The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at
https://www.tp-link.com/support .
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the
product.
Specifications can be found on the product page at
https://www.tp-link.com .
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at
https://www.tp-link.com/support .
To ask questions, find answers, and communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, please visit
https://community.tp-link.com to join TP-Link Community.

2
Overview
is TP-Link's next generation outdoor product series dedicated to long-distance
outdoor wireless networking solutions.
is a powerful Web-based operating system, which is integrated into all Pharos series
products.
New features of Pharos series products are listed as follows:
• Provides User-friendly UI design.
• TP-Link Pharos MAXtream (Time-Division-Multiple-Access) technology improves product
performance in throughput, capacity and latency, which is ideal for point-to-multipoint
applications.
• Supports multiple operation modes: Access Point, Client, Repeater, Bridge, AP Router and AP
Client Router (WISP Client).
• Provides system-level optimization for long-distance wireless transmission.
• Supports selectable bandwidth of 5/10/20/40 MHz.
• Supports easy antenna alignment with Wireless Signal Indicators on Web interface.
• Provides Throughput Monitor, Spectrum Analyzer, Speed Test and Ping tools.
• Supports discovery and management via Pharos Control application.

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1Operation Modes
The Pharos series products support six operation modes to satisfy user’s diversified
network requirements. This chapter introduces typical usage scenarios of different
modes. For more information, refer to Common Applications for Pharos Products.
1.1 Access Point
1.2 Client
1.3 AP Client Router (WISP Client)
1.4 AP Router
1.5 Repeater
1.6 Bridge

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In Access Point (AP) Mode, the device acts as a central hub and provides wireless access
point for wireless clients, thus the AP Mode is applicable to the following three scenarios.
Meanwhile, Multi-SSID function can be enabled in this mode, providing up to four wireless
networks with different SSIDs and passwords.
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Access Point
LAN: 192.168.7.2
AP Client Router
LAN: 192.168.0.254
WAN: Dynamic IP
LAN: 192.168.7.1
Router
Internet
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distance cabling.
7KHGHYLFHLQWKHQHWZRUN In the adjacent town covered by wired network, ISP (Internet
Service Provider) can put up a device in AP Mode to access the internet and transform
wired signal into wireless one. In the remote area, users can put up a device in AP Client
Router Mode to access the wireless network.
$GYDQWDJHV Transmit data wirelessly across a long distance and reduce the cabling cost.
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Access Point Client
Switch
LAN: 192.168.0.254 LAN: 192.168.0.2
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1HWZRUNUHTXLUHPHQWV Combine two separate office networks into one.
7KHGHYLFHLQWKHQHWZRUN The device in AP Mode connects to one office network
and creates a wireless network. The device in Client Mode connects to the other office
network and the wireless network.
$GYDQWDJHV Establish a point-to-point WLAN across a long distance to achieve the
connectivity between two networks and avoid the cabling trouble.
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Access Point
Internet
Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone
Wired Local
Area Network
1HWZRUNUHTXLUHPHQWV Establish wireless network coverage in the campus, community,
industrial park or public place to provide wireless access for users.
7KHGHYLFHLQWKHQHWZRUN With the access to campus wired network or other wired local
area networks, the device in AP Mode provides the wireless access for wireless clients,
such as smart phones, laptops and tablets to connect to the network.
$GYDQWDJHV Enrich the access ways of local area network and extend the network
coverage.
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For the device in Client Mode, the most common usage scenario is point-to-point
networking. The device is used to transform wireless signal into wired one.
Access Point Client
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1HWZRUNUHTXLUHPHQWV Help the wired devices to connect to the wireless network.
7KHGHYLFHLQWKHQHWZRUN In Client Mode, the device actually serves as a wireless adapter
to receive the wireless signal from root AP or Station. In this case, wired devices can
access the wireless network by connecting to the device in Client Mode.
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In AP Client Router Mode, the device access the internet provided by WISP (Wireless
Internet Service Provider) through wireless connection. For the downstream clients, the
device serves as a normal home wireless router. It can provide wired connection and
wireless connection simultaneously.
AP Client Router
LAN: 192.168.0.254
WAN: Dynamic IP
WISP
WISP’s network User Network
1HWZRUNUHTXLUHPHQWV Get internet service from WISP.
7KHGHYLFHLQWKHQHWZRUN The device in Client Router Mode connects to WISP wirelessly
for internet service. It provides both wired access and wireless access for the clients.
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The device in AP Router Mode serves as a normal home wireless router but provides a
wider wireless network range.
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1HWZRUNUHTXLUHPHQWV Establish the wireless network coverage in the campus,
community, industrial park or other public places and so on.
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Modem for internet access. Meanwhile, it creates a wireless network for the wireless
clients to connect to the internet.
Note:
In this mode, the device cannot be managed directly through the port connected to ADSL/Cable
Modem. To manage the device, connect the management host to the device wirelessly or via the
other LAN port.
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The device in Repeater Mode can extend wireless coverage of an existing wireless
network. The SSID and encryption type of the device should be the same as those of the
root AP.
1.6 Bridge
The device in Bridge Mode can extend wireless coverage of an existing wireless network.
The SSID and encryption type of the device can be different from those of the root AP.

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2Quick Start
This chapter introduces how to quickly build a wireless network in different operation
modes. Follow the steps below:
2.1 Check the System Requirements
2.2 Log In to the Device
2.3 Set Up the Wireless Network

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Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Apple Safari. IE browsers are not recommended.
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Before configuring the device, you need to access the PharOS configuration interface.
Follow the steps below:
Connect your PC to the device.
Set the IP address of your PC as static IP address on 192.168.0.X subnet (X ranges from
2 to 253, e.g.192.168.0.10).
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Use DGPLQ for both of User Name and Password . Specify the region where you use
the device. Available channels and maximum Transmit Power will be determined by
the selected region according to the local laws and regulations. Select the appropriate
language from the Language drop-down list. Read and agree the terms of use, then
click
Login .
Create a new username and password for network security. Click Finish to log in to the
PharOS.
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Use the Quick Setup wizard to quickly configure your device step by step. Choose the
suitable operation mode according to your network environment and follow the step-by-
step instructions.

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Follow the steps below to configure the device as Access Point Mode:
Go to the 48,&.6(783 page, select
Access Point and click Next .

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In the /$16HWWLQJV section, specify the LAN IP address and the Subnet Mask for the
device. Then, click
Next .

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In the :LUHOHVV$36HWWLQJV section, specify the basic wireless parameters to create a
wireless network. Click
Next .
Tips:
• It is recommended to specify Security as :3$36.:3$36. for the network security.
• You can keep the default settings or specify the parameters according to your need. For details,
refer to
5. Configure the Wireless Parameters .

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In the )LQLVK section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick
setup.
Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.

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Follow the steps below to configure the device as Client Mode:
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In the /$16HWWLQJV section, specify the LAN IP Address and the Subnet Mask for the
device. Then, click
Next .
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network.