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- Page 1 Installation Guide Outdoor CPE CPE210 / CPE220 / CPE510 / CPE520...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Overview Hardware Connection Site Consideration Connection and Installation Lightning & ESD Protection Software Configuration Logging into the PharOS Configuration for Typical Applications • Point-to-Point Antenna Alignment Specifications FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) -
Page 4: Overview
Overview 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. • Package Contents Power Cord Pharos CPE Passive PoE Pole Mounting Installation Guide Adapter Straps •... - Page 5 • Panel Layout Pharos CPE: Grounding Shielded Ethernet Port Shielded Ethernet Port RESET Terminal LAN0 (Passive PoE in) LAN1 Passive PoE Adapter: Power LED The Power LED indicates the status of the electric current: green (0~0.8A), red (0.8A~1A).
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Page 6: 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 7 • 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 CPE220 CPE510 CPE520 Horizontal Beamwidth...
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Page 8: Connection And Installation
2. Connection and Installation Please connect and install the device as shown in the fi gure below. LAN0 Ethernet cable length up to 60m You should prepare an adequate Connect to a computer, Ethernet cable to connect the CPE router or switch. and the passive PoE adapter. -
Page 9: Lightning & Esd Protection
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 eff 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 Two Methods:... - Page 10 Sheath Twisted Pair Ground Wire Cable Shield Secondary Cable Shield Shielded RJ45 Connector Shielded CAT5e (or above) Cable with Ground Wire...
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Page 11: Logging Into The Pharos
This chapter introduces the login to the PharOS Web Interface and including point-to-point and hotspot. 1. Logging into the PharOS 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... - Page 12 Open your web browser, type 'http://192.168.0.254' in the address fi eld and press 'Enter' . It is recommended to use the latest version of Google Chrome, Safari or Firefox. The 'Login' page will appear, set the parameters as below. • Username: admin. •...
- Page 13 Then you will log in to the PharOS Web Interface and see the Status page as shown in the fi gure below.
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Page 14: Point-To-Point
and hotspot applications. Refer to the section corresponding to your networking needs. • Point-to-Point Point-to-Point application is used to build a transparent bridge below is an example for this application. IP camera Computer Access Point Client LAN: 192.168.0.254 LAN: 192.168.0.2 1. -
Page 15: 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. Adjust the direction of the CPE until the device reaches the highest SNR. - Page 16 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 ESD Protection 15kV Lightning Protection Up to 6kV...
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Page 17: Faq (Frequently Asked Questions)
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) 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 18 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 19 Q3. How can I use Spectrum Analysis to fi nd the appropriate channel for the devices? Log in to PharOS, on the 'WIRELESS' page, you can fi nd the 'Spectrum Analysis' button as shown in the fi gure below. Click the button.
- Page 20 AP. Pharos MAXtream is a non-standard Wi-Fi protocol that is only compatible with TP-LINK’s Pharos series products. Please notice that you will not be able to connect other Wi-Fi devices to an AP with...
- Page 21 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 22 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 23 Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-247 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à...
- Page 24 Professional installation instruction 1. Installation personal This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting. 2.
- Page 26 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.