TP-Link CPE210 Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Installation Guide Outdoor CPE CPE210 / CPE220 / CPE510 / CPE520...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Overview Hardware Connection Site Consideration Ethernet Cable Selection Connection and Installation Lightning & ESD Protection Software Configuration Login to Pharos Antenna Alignment Specifications Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) -
Page 3: Overview
Installation Guide Adapter Straps TERMS OF USE: TP-LINK's Pharos series outdoor CPEs must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet cable and earth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. TOUGHCable is designed for outdoor installations. It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements. -
Page 4: Panel Layout
• Panel Layout Pharos CPE: Grouding RESET Shielded Ethernet Port Shielded Ethernet Port Terminal LAN0 (Passive PoE in) LAN1 Passive PoE Adapter: Power LED Remote Reset The Power LED indicates the electricity current situation: green (0~0.8A), red (0.8A~1A). -
Page 5: Hardware Connection
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. - Page 6 Install the CPE devices with their fronts facing the signal receivers. You can orient the devices with the assistance of Google Map, GPS and some landmarks according to the horizontal beamwidth listed below. Models CPE210 CPE220 CPE510 CPE520 Horizontal Beamwidth 65°...
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Page 7: Ethernet Cable Selection
2. Ethernet Cable Preparation 1. Select the adequate type of Ethernet cable. The shielded CAT5e cable with ground wire (refer to the figure below) is prior to the general shielded CAT5e cable during the whole cabling. The former can more effectively protect your devices against ESD attacks under brutal outdoor environment. -
Page 8: Connection And Installation
3. Connection and Installation Please connect and install the device as shown in the figure below. The product is suitable for indoor installation. Connect the PoE Adapter to a power outlet with the power cord. Power over Ethernet up to 60m Connect the LAN0 (POE IN) Connect the LAN port port of the CPE to the PoE port... -
Page 9: Lightning & Esd Protection
4. Lightning & ESD Protection Proper grounding is extremely important for outdoor devices. Pharos CPEs provide two methods to protect the devices from damage of lightning and ESD attacks as shown in the figure below. Two Methods: Shielded CAT5e Cable with Ground Wire &... -
Page 10: Software Configuration
Software Configuration This chapter introduces the login to the Pharos Web Interface and the software configurations to implement Point-to-Point application. 1. Login to PharOS 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 192.168.0.10 as an example in the figure below. - Page 11 2. Open your web browser, type 'http://192.168.0.254' in the address field 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. •...
- Page 12 5. Then you will log in to the PharOS Web Interface and see the Status page, shown as the figure below.
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Page 13: Antenna Alignment
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 Adjust the direction of the CPE until the device reaches the highest SNR 18dB 22dB 24dB... -
Page 14: Specifications
Specifications HARDWARE FEATURES CPE520/CPE220: 275.83*79*60.3mm Dimensions CPE510/CPE210: 224.34*79*60.3mm LAN0: 10/100Mbps Ethernet Port(PoE IN) LAN1: 10/100Mbps Ethernet Port Interface GND: Grounding Terminal for Lightning Protection RESET: Button to restore the device to Factory Default Power Supply 24V Passive PoE Adapter Included... -
Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 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 flash. - Page 16 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 effect of the out-of-phase signals, which is caused by obstacles in the path between the transmitter and the receiver.
- Page 17 Q3. How can I use Spectrum Analysis to find the appropriate channel for the devices? 1. Log in to PharOS, on the 'WIRELESS' page, you can find the 'Spectrum Analysis' button as shown in the figure below. Click the button. 2.
- Page 18 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.
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Page 19: Fcc Statement
FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 20: Safety Information
Safety Information • When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; When there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source. •... - Page 21 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.