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

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  • Page 1 User Guide For TP-Link Pharos Series Products CPE210 / CPE220 / CPE510 / CPE610 / CPE710 WBS210 / WBS510 1910012759 REV 3.3.0 February 2020...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS About this User Guide ......................1 Overview ..........................2 ......................3 ..............................4 ................................5 ......................6 ..............................6 ................................ 7 Bridge ................................7 ........................8 ......................9 ..........................9 .......................10 Access Point ..............................11 Client ................................15 Repeater ................................19 Bridge ................................
  • Page 3 ..........................46 ............................46 ...........................49 ...........................49 ............................50 ..........................51 ...........................51 ....................54 .........................55 ........................65 Access Point/Client/Repeater/Bridge Mode ..................65 AP Router/AP Client Router Mode ......................70 ......................72 ....................73 ......................77 ........................80 ........................81 ......................82 .........................84 ..............86 .....................87 ....................90 ....................94 ..........................99 ....................101 .................102 ....................106 ..........................107...
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  • Page 5: 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.

  • Page 6: Overview

    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.

  • Page 7: Bridge

    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)
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 Combine two separate office networks into one. 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. Establish a point-to-point WLAN across a long distance to achieve the connectivity between two networks and avoid the cabling trouble.
  • Page 10 Help the wired devices to connect to the wireless network. 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. In AP Client Router Mode, the device access the internet provided by WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) through wireless connection.
  • Page 11 Establish the wireless network coverage in the campus, community, industrial park or other public places and so on. The device in AP Router Mode connects to root ADSL/Cable Modem for internet access. Meanwhile, it creates a wireless network for the wireless clients to connect to the internet.
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Linux, or Mac OS X. Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Apple Safari. IE browsers are not recommended. Before configuring the device, you need to access the PharOS configuration interface. Follow the steps below: Connect your PC to the device.
  • Page 14 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 .
  • Page 15 Follow the steps below to configure the device as Access Point Mode: Go to the page, select Access Point and click Next .
  • Page 16 In the section, specify the LAN IP address and the Subnet Mask for the device. Then, click Next .
  • Page 17 In the section, specify the basic wireless parameters to create a wireless network. Click Next . Tips: • It is recommended to specify Security as for the network security. • You can keep the default settings or specify the parameters according to your need. For details, refer to 5.
  • Page 18 In the section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.
  • Page 19 Follow the steps below to configure the device as Client Mode: Go to the page, select Client and click Next .
  • Page 20 In the section, specify the LAN IP Address and the Subnet Mask for the device. Then, click Next . In the section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless network.
  • Page 21 Select the desired wireless network and click Connect . Tips: There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time.
  • Page 22 In the section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.
  • Page 23 Follow the steps below to configure the device as Repeater Mode: Go to the page, select Repeater and click Next .
  • Page 24 In the section, specify the LAN IP address and the Subnet Mask for the device. Then, click Next . section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless In the network.
  • Page 25 Select the desired wireless network and click Connect . Tips: There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time.
  • Page 26 In the section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.
  • Page 27 Bridge Follow the steps below to configure the device as Bridge Mode: Go to the page, select Bridge and click Next .
  • Page 28 In the section, specify the LAN IP address and the Subnet Mask for the device. Then, click Next . In the section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless network.
  • Page 29 Select the desired wireless network and click Connect . Tips: There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time.
  • Page 30 In the section, specify the parameters to create a new wireless network for the downstream clients. Click Next . section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick In the setup. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.
  • Page 31 Follow the steps below to configure the device as AP Router Mode: Go to the page, select AP Router and click Next . Note: The following window will pop up. Click Yes. • For CPE210/CPE510/CPE610 Note that if you select AP Router as the operation mode, the status of Port0 will change to WAN, and the management access will be disabled on this port after the process of quick setup.
  • Page 32 • For CPE220/WBS210/WBS510 Note that if you select AP Router as the operation mode, the status of Port0 will change to WAN, and the management access will be disabled on this port after the process of quick setup. You can connect to the Port1 of the device or wirelessly to manage it. If your want to manage the device through Port0, configure the Remote Login IP Address.
  • Page 33 PPPoE Select PPPoE and click Next , then the following page will appear. In the section, specify the parameters that are provided by your ISP and click Next . Select Dynamic IP and click Next . In this type, the device will obtain a WAN connection automatically without any WAN configurations.
  • Page 34 Select Static IP and click Next , then the following page will appear. In the section, specify the parameters that are provided by your ISP and click Next .
  • Page 35 In the section, specify the basic wireless parameters to create a wireless network. Click Next . Tips: • It is recommended to specify Security as for the network security. • You can keep the default settings or specify the parameters according to your need. For details, refer to 5.
  • Page 36 In the section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.
  • Page 37 Follow the steps below to configure the device as AP Client Router (WISP Client) Mode: Go to the page, select AP Client Router (WISP Client) and click Next . Note: The following window will pop up. Click Yes . Note that if you select AP Client Router (WISP Client) as the operation mode, you will not access the device through the WISP network after the process of quick setup.
  • Page 38 In the section, choose the connection type according to your need and click Next . The device supports PPPoE , Dynamic IP and Static IP for the WAN connection. Contact your ISP to confirm your WAN connection type.
  • Page 39 PPPoE Select PPPoE and click Next , then the following page will appear. In the section, specify the parameters that are provided by your ISP and click Next . Select Dynamic IP and click Next . In this type, the device will obtain a WAN connection automatically without any WAN configurations.
  • Page 40 Select Static IP and click Next , then the following page will appear. In the section, specify the parameters that are provided by your ISP and click Next . In the section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless network.
  • Page 41 Select the desired wireless network and click Connect . Tips: There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time.
  • Page 42 In the section, specify the parameters to create a new wireless network for the downstream clients. Click Next . section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick In the setup. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.
  • Page 43 Monitor the Network This chapter introduces how to monitor the running status and statistics of the wireless network, including: 3.1 View the Device Information 3.2 View the Wireless Settings 3.3 View Wireless Signal Quality 3.4 View Radio Status 3.5 View the LAN Settings 3.6 View the WAN Settings 3.7 Monitor Throughput 3.8 Monitor Stations...
  • Page 44 Go to the STATUS page. In the section, view the basic information of the device. To configure the device information, refer to 7. Configure the System Device Name Displays the name of the device. By default, it is the product model. Device Model Displays the product model and the hardware version of the device.
  • Page 45 MAXtream Displays the status of the MAXtream function. This function is only available in Access Point Mode and AP Router Mode. MAXtream is a TP-Link proprietary technology. It is based on TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) so that data streams are transmitted in their own time slots. MAXtream aims to maximize throughput and minimize latency.
  • Page 46 Signal Strength Displays the received wireless signal strength of the root AP. There are two display modes. Values of the two chains are displyed separately in Horizontal/Vertical Mode, and together in Combined Mode. You can switch between display modes by clicking on it. Noise Strength Displays the received environmental noise from wireless interference on the operating frequency.
  • Page 47 MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the wireless interface connected to the clients. SSID Displays the wireless network name (SSID) created by the device. Security Mode Displays the security mode you’ve selected for your wireless network. There are three security modes: WPA-PSK, WPA and WEP. None means that no security mode is selected and all the hosts are allowed to access the wireless network directly.
  • Page 48 RX Rate Displays the data rate of the device during the receiving of the wireless packets. Connection Displays the amount of time the device has been connected to the root AP. Time Go to the STATUS page. In the LAN section, view the LAN information of the device. To configure the LAN settings, refer to 4.
  • Page 49 Go to the STATUS page. In the section, view the WAN information of the device. To configure the WAN settings, refer to 4. Configure the Network Connection Type Displays the connection type of the device. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the wireless interface connected to the root AP.
  • Page 50 section, select Throughput and monitor the current Go to the STATUS page. In the data traffic of specified interfaces including LAN, WAN, WLAN, WWAN and BRIDGE. Note that the interfaces which you can monitor are different among different operation modes. Go to the STATUS page.
  • Page 51 CCQ (%) Displays the wireless Client Connection Quality (CCQ). CCQ refers to the ratio of effective transmission bandwidth and the actual total bandwidth. It reflects the quality of the actual link. A larger value means a better utilization of the bandwidth. Negotiated Rate Displays the negotiated rates of the packets which the device transmits to (Mbps)
  • Page 52 RX Signal Displays the signal strength of the wireless network. Noise Floor Displays the noise strength of the wireless network. Displays the wireless Client Connection Quality (CCQ). CCQ refers to the ratio of effective transmission bandwidth and the actual total bandwidth. It reflects the quality of the actual link.
  • Page 53 section, select Interfaces and monitor the relevant Go to the STATUS page. In the information of the interfaces. Interface Displays the interface of the device. Displays the MAC address of the interface. IP Address Displays the IP address and IPv6 address of the interface. Displays the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) of the interface.
  • Page 54 ARP is used to associate each IP address to the unique hardware MAC address of each device on the network. IP Address Displays the IP address of the corresponding ARP entry. Displays the MAC address of the corresponding ARP entry. Interface Displays the interface connected to the device.
  • Page 55 Interface Displays the interface that the destination device is on. • IPv6 Routes Destination Displays the IPv6 address of the destination device or destination network. Gateway Displays the IPv6 address of the appropriate gateway. Interface Displays the interface that the destination device is on. 3.12 Go to the STATUS page.
  • Page 56 Go to the STATUS page. In the section, select Dynamic WAN and monitor the WAN connection status of the device. You can enable or disable Auto Refresh. With this feature enabled, the table will refresh automatically. • DHCP Status Status Displays the status of the WAN connection.
  • Page 57 Primary DNS Displays the primary DNS of the device. Secondary DNS Displays the secondary DNS of the device. Connection Displays the time that the latest WAN connection lasts. Uptime Obtain Click Obtain to obtain the WAN IPv6 address from the upstream device. Release Click Release to release the WAN IPv6 address.
  • Page 58 This chapter introduces how to configure the network parameters and the advanced features, including: 4.1 Configure WAN Parameters 4.2 Configure LAN Parameters 4.3 Configure Management VLAN 4.4 Configure the Forwarding Feature 4.5 Configure the Security Feature 4.6 Configure Access Control 4.7 Configure Static Routing 4.8 Configure Bandwidth Control 4.9 Configure IP &...
  • Page 59 Note: WAN submenu is only available in AP Router Mode and AP Client Router (WISP Client) Mode. WAN submenu is used to create the WAN connection and configure the related advaced parameters. Go to the page. In the section, configure the WAN parameters of the device. Follow the steps below to configure the WAN parameters: Select the connection type according to your need.
  • Page 60 Primary DNS Enter the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. Secondary DNS Enter alternative DNS IP address if your ISP provides it. IPv6 Enable or disable the IPv6 function. If the IPv6 function is enabled, the device will obtain a WAN IPv6 address. Select a method for the device to obtain the WAN IPv6 address according to the information provided by your ISP.
  • Page 61 Your PC's MAC Displays the MAC address of the PC that is managing the device. Some Address ISPs require that you should register the MAC address of your PC. If the MAC address is required, click Clone PC’s MAC to set the WAN MAC address the same as your management PC’s MAC address.
  • Page 62 IPv6 Enable or disable the IPv6 function. If the IPv6 function is enabled, the device will obtain a WAN IPv6 address. Select a method for the device to obtain the WAN IPv6 address according to the information provided by your ISP. •...
  • Page 63 WAN MAC Specify the WAN MAC address. This field displays the current MAC Address address of the WAN port. If your ISP binds the MAC address of your previous computer/router, enter the correct MAC address into this field. The format for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit).
  • Page 64 Connection Select the Connection Mode. Mode • Configure the device to disconnect your internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Idle Time). If your internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connection on Demand enables the device to automatically re-establish your connection when you attempt to access the internet again.
  • Page 65 Second If your ISP provides an extra Connection type such as Dynamic/Static IP Connection to connect to a local area network, activate this secondary connection. The Secondary Connection is disabled by default, so there is PPPoE connection only. This is recommended. Use dynamic IP address to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.
  • Page 66 Use These DNS If the ISP provides a DNS server IP address for you, Enable Use These Servers DNS Server, and fill the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS fields below. Otherwise, the DNS servers will obtain automatically from ISP. WAN MAC Specify the WAN MAC address.
  • Page 67 Connection Select the Connection Mode. Mode • Configure the device to disconnect your internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Idle Time). If your internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connection on Demand enables the device to automatically re-establish your connection when you attempt to access the internet again.
  • Page 68 IPv6 Enable or disable the IPv6 function. If the IPv6 function is enabled, the device will obtain a WAN IPv6 address. Select a method for the device to obtain the WAN IPv6 address according to the information provided by your ISP. •...
  • Page 69 LAN submenu is used to configure the LAN parameters for the device and the clients. Go to the page. In the LAN section, configure the following parameters. Follow the steps below to configure the LAN parameters: Select the connection type according to your need. The device supports two types: Static and Dynamic.
  • Page 70 IP address Enter the LAN IP address of your device. By default, it is 192.168.0.254. When you change the LAN IP address in the tab, you should log in with the new IP address and save the settings for the configuration change to take effect.
  • Page 71 Secondary DNS Enter the IP address of alternative DNS server if there are two DNS servers. By default, it is 0.0.0.0, which means no secondary DNS is assigned. Lease Time Enter the amount time of the leased IP address assigned by the DHCP server.
  • Page 72 Fallback IP Enable or disable the Fallback IP. When the device fails to find the DHCP server, it will use the fallback IP as the LAN IP address. DHCP Fallback Specify the fallback IP for the device. By default, it is 192.168.0.254. DHCP Fallback Specify the fallback netmask for the device.
  • Page 73 IPv6 Enable or disable the IPv6 function. If the IPv6 function is enabled, the device will obtain a LAN IPv6 address. Select a method for the device to obtain the LAN IPv6 address according to the information provided by your ISP. •...
  • Page 74 Go to the page. In the LAN section, configure the following parameters. For LAN connection type, the device only supports Static. IP address Enter the LAN IP address of your device. By default, it is 192.168.0.254. When you change the LAN IP address in the tab, you should log in with the new IP address and save the settings for the configuration change to take effect.
  • Page 75 IGMP Proxy Enable or disable IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) Proxy. IGMP proxy is used to process the multicast stream in the netwok. It normally works for IPTV service. DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP server function. With this function enabled, the build-in DHCP server will assign IP address to the clients connected to the device.
  • Page 76 IPv6 Enable or disable the IPv6 function. If the IPv6 function is enabled, the device will obtain a LAN IPv6 address. Select a method for the device to obtain the LAN IPv6 address according to the information provided by your ISP. •...
  • Page 77 Go to the page. In the section, enable the Management VLAN function, specify VLAN ID and click Apply . Then click Save . Management Enable or disable the Management VLAN function. By default, it is disabled. VLAN VLAN ID Specify the Management VLAN ID. The valid values are from 2 to 4094. Note: Forwarding submenu is only available in AP Router Mode and AP Client Router (WISP Client) Mode.
  • Page 78 DMZ IP Specify the IP address of the local host network device. The DMZ host device will be completely exposed to the external network. Any PC that was used for a DMZ must have a static or reserved IP Address because its IP Address may change when using the DHCP function.
  • Page 79 Virtual Server Enable or disable Virtual Server. Virtual servers can be used for setting up public services on your local area network, such as DNS, Email and FTP. A virtual server is defined as a service port, and all requests from the internet to this service port will be redirected to the LAN server.
  • Page 80 Port Trigger Enable or disable port trigger. Due to the existence of the firewall, some applications such as online games, video conferences, VoIPs and P2P downloads need the device to configure the forwarding to work properly, and these applications require multiple ports connection, for single-port virtual server cannot meet the demand.
  • Page 81 UPnP Enable or disable UPnP. If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you should enable the UPnP function. The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) function allows the devices, such as internet computers, to access the local host resources or devices as needed.
  • Page 82 Go to the page. In the section, configure the following parameters and click Apply . SPI Firewall Check the Enable box to use the SPI Firewall function. If forwarding rules are enabled at the same time, the device will give priority to meet forwarding rules.
  • Page 83 In the section, configure the following parameters and click Apply . DoS Protection Enable the DoS Protection and specify the parameters. DoS (Denial of Service) Attack is to occupy the network bandwidth maliciously by the network attackers or the evil programs sending a lot of service requests to the Host, which incurs an abnormal service or even breakdown of the network.
  • Page 84 Blocked DoS Click Blocked DoS Host List to display the blocked DoS host table Host List including host IP and host MAC. Click Refresh to renewal the table list. Click Clear to release all the blocked hosts. If you want to release one or some of the blocked hosts, select them and Click Unlock .
  • Page 85 Click Add and create the filtering entries. Enable Enable or disable the desired entry. Protocol Choose one of the protocols from the drop-down list used for the target, any of IP, TCP, UDP, or ICMP. Host IP Enter the IP address or address range of the hosts that you need to control, for example 192.168.0.12-192.168.0.25.
  • Page 86 Go to the page. In the section, click Add and specify the following parameters. Enable Enable or disable the desired entry. Target Network Enter the Target Network IP, the address of the network or host to be visited. The IP address cannot be on the same network segment with the device’s WAN or LAN port.
  • Page 87 Go to the page. In the section, enable the Bandwidth Control function. Total Ingress Specify the upper bandwidth for receiving packets from the WAN port. Bandwidth The maximum value is 100,000kbps. Total Egress Specify the upper bandwidth for sending packets from the WAN port. Bandwidth The maximum value is 100,000kbps.
  • Page 88 Egress Max Specify the maximum egress bandwidth for the desired entry. (kbps) Click Save and click Apply , then click Save . We can effectively prevent ARP attack and IP embezzlement by enabling the IP&MAC binding. Within the local network, the device transmits IP packets to the certain target identified by the MAC address.
  • Page 89 Enter the IP address that you want to bind with the MAC address. Enter the MAC address that you want to bind with the IP address. Enable the desired entry and click Save . Click Apply , then click Save .
  • Page 90 This chapter introduces how to configure the parameters of the wireless network, including: 5.1 Configure Basic Wireless Parameters 5.2 Configure Wireless Client Parameters 5.3 Configure Wireless AP Parameters 5.4 Configure Multi-SSID 5.5 Configure Wireless MAC Filtering 5.6 Configure Advanced Wireless Parameters...
  • Page 91 This section allows you to configure wireless basic parameters, such as 802.11 mode, Transmit Power, and data rates. Go to the Page. In the section, configure the basic wireless settings and click Apply . Then click Save . Region 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.
  • Page 92 Channel Width Select the channel width of this device. Options include 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 20 MHz, 40 MHz and 20/40 MHz (the device automatically selects 40 MHz, and 20 MHz will be used if 40 MHz is not available). According to IEEE 802.11n standard, using a channel width of 40 MHz can increase wireless throughput.
  • Page 93 MAXtream Enable or disable the MAXtream function. This function is only available in Access Point Mode and AP Router Mode. MAXtream is a TP-Link proprietary technology. It is based on TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) so that data streams are transmitted in their own time slots. MAXtream aims to maximize throughput and minimize latency.
  • Page 94 Note: Wireless Client Settings submenu is only available in Client, Repeater, Bridge and AP Client Router (WISP Client) Mode. In this section, configure wireless client parameters used for the connection with the root Go to the Page. In the section, configure the following parameters.
  • Page 95 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a traditional encryption method. It has been proved that WEP has security flaws and can easily be cracked, so WEP is rarely used in normal wireless network. Select this option if the security mode of the root AP is WEP. Note: WEP is not supported in 802.11n mode or 802.11ac mode.
  • Page 96 Key Type Select the WEP key length for encryption. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters. Enter 32 hexadecimal digits or 16 ASCII characters. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a safer encryption method compared with WEP and WAP- PSK.
  • Page 97 Phase 2 Auth Select the type of Phase 2 Auth. The device only supports MSCHAPV2 currently. WPA User Specify the WPA User Name used in the connection with the root AP. Name WPA User Specify the WPA User Password used in the connection with the root Password WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access-PSK) is based on a pre-shared key.
  • Page 98 Note: Wireless Client Settings submenu is only available in Access Point, Bridge, AP Router and AP Client Router (WISP Client) Mode. In this section, configure wireless AP parameters used for the connection with the clients. Go to the Page. In the section, specify the SSID.
  • Page 99 RADIUS MAC Enable or disable the Radius MAC authentication. With this feature Authentication enabled, you can authenticate clients using their MAC addresses on your RADIUS authentication server. Remember to log into your RADIUS authentication server and create authentication entries whose username and password are both the access-enabled clients’...
  • Page 100 for wireless networks. Since WPA-PSK and WPA-Enterprise are much safer than WEP, we recommend that you choose WPA-PSK or WPA-Enterprise if your clients also support them. Note: WEP is not supported in 802.11n mode or 802.11ac mode. If WEP is applied in 802.11n, 802.11 ac or 802.11n/ac mixed mode, the clients may not be able to access the wireless network.
  • Page 101 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a safer encryption method compared with WEP and WAP- PSK. It requires a RADIUS server to authenticate the clients via 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). WPA can generate different passwords for different clients, which ensures higher network security.
  • Page 102 Authentication Enter the UDP port of the RADIUS authentication server. The most Server Port commonly used port is 1812, but this may vary depending on the RADIUS authentication server you are using. Authentication Enter the shared key used between this device and the authentication Server Key server.
  • Page 103 Version Select the version of WPA-PSK. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: They’re two versions of WPA-PSK security mode. WPA2-PSK is an update of WPA-PSK. Compared with WPA, Theoretically, WPA2 is securer than WPA. The device will automatically choose the version used by the root They’re two versions of WPA-PSK security mode normally called WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.
  • Page 104 Go to the page. In the section, Enable Multi-SSID. Click Add and create a new wireless network. SSID Specify the SSID of the wireless network. VLAN Specify the VLAN to which the new wireless network belongs. The valid value ranges from 1 to 4094. SSID Broadcast Enable or disable SSID broadcast .
  • Page 105 Version Select the version of WPA-PSK. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: They’re two versions of WPA-PSK security mode. WPA2-PSK is an update of WPA-PSK. Compared with WPA, Theoretically, WPA2 is securer than WPA. The device will automatically choose the version used by the root They’re two versions of WPA-PSK security mode normally called WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.
  • Page 106 Go to the page. In the section, enable this feature and specify the filtering rule. Wireless MAC Enable or disable the Wireless MAC Filtering function. Filtering Filtering Rules Specify the filtering rules. The stations listed in the table are allowed to access the wireless network under the rules.
  • Page 107 Go to the page. In the section, specify the following parameters and click Apply . Then click Save . Distance Specify the distance between AP and Station. If this device serves as a Setting client, the value is the distance between this device and the root AP. If this device serves as an AP, the value is the distance between the farthest client and this AP.
  • Page 108 Beacon Interval Specify the beacon interval for the device. Beacons are transmitted periodically by the device to announce the presence of a wireless network for the clients. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons sent by the device. Specify a value from 40 to 1,000. The default value is 100.
  • Page 109 AP Isolation Enable or disable AP Isolation. With this feature enabled, the clients can not communicate with each other directly. AP Isolation is not available in Client Mode. Short GI Enable or disable Short GI. Propagation delays often occurs in data transmission process and influence the capability of the wireless network.
  • Page 110 The device provides powerful functions of management and maintenance. This chapter introduces how to manage the device, including: 6.1 Manage System Logs 6.2 Specify the Miscellaneous Parameters 6.3 Configure Ping Watch Dog 6.4 Configure Dynamic DNS 6.5 Configure Web Server 6.6 Configure SNMP Agent 6.7 Configure SSH Server 6.8 Configure RSSI LED Thresholds...
  • Page 111 System logs record the events and activities while the device is running. If a failure happens on the device, System logs can help to diagnose the issue. Go to the page. In the section, perform the following operations. Click the Open button to view the system log. Open System This page displays detailed system logs that can be sorted on columns by ascending or descending order.
  • Page 112 Click the Setting button to specify the Auto Mail Settings. From Enter the sender’s E-mail address. Enter the receiver’s E-mail address. SMTP Server Enter the IP address of the sender’s SMTP server. Authentication Enable or disable the authentication function. If the sender’s mailbox is configured, check the box to enable mail server authentication.
  • Page 113 Discovery Enable or disable Discovery. With this feature enabled, TP-Link Pharos Control software can discover the device. Pharos Control is a network management software developed independently by TP-Link and it currently supports Pharos series products. It can centralize monitoring and managing network devices in the network platform Enable or disable CDP.
  • Page 114 Startup Delay Enter the initial time delay from device startup to the first ICMP echo requests sent by Ping Watch Dog. The default value is 300 seconds. The Startup Delay value should be at least 60 seconds taking the device‘s initialization time in account. Fail Count To Enter the fail count of ICMP echo request.
  • Page 115 Go to the page. In the section, configure the following parameters and click Login . Service Select the service provider. Provider Dynamic DNS Enable or disable the Dynamic DNS feature. User Name Enter the user name of your DDNS account. Password Enter the password of your DDNS account.
  • Page 116 Go to the page. In the section, configure the following parameters and click Apply . Secure Enable or disable the HTTPS feature. HTTPS function is based on the Connection SSL or TLS protocol working in transport layer. It supports a security (HTTPS) access via a web browser.
  • Page 117 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information between network devices. Main functions of SNMP network devices, and so on. Configure the device as SNMP Agent, and it can receive and process the management message from the NMS (Network Management System).
  • Page 118 Note: Defining community can allow management systems in the same community to communicate with the SNMP Agent. The community name can be seen as the shared password of the network hosts group. Thus, for the safety, we suggest modifying the default community name before enabling the SNMP Agent service.
  • Page 119 Note: CPE610 doesn’t support this feature. Go to the page. In the section, configure the following parameters and click Apply . LED1/LED2/ Displays the LED number. LED3/LED4 Thresholds Specify the threshold for the desired LED. The specified LED will light up if the signal strength reaches the values in the field.
  • Page 120 This chapter introduces how to configure the system of the device, including: 7.1 Configure Device Information 7.2 Configure Location Information 7.3 Configure User Account 7.4 Configure Time Settings 7.5 Update Firmware 7.6 Configure Other Settings...
  • Page 121 Go to the page. In the section, configure the following parameters and click Apply . Device Name Specify the device name. Language Specify the system language used in the management interface. Click Save . Go to the page. In the section, configure the following parameters and click Apply .
  • Page 122 Go to the page. In the section, configure the following parameters and click Apply . Current User Displays the current user name. Name Current Enter the current password for the user account. Check the Show box to Password display what you've entered. New User Name Enter a new user name for the user account.
  • Page 123 Configure the System time manually. Time Zone Select your local time zone. Date Click the calendar button to choose the date or enter the date in the format: YYYY/MM/DD. Time Select the time from the drop-down list or enter the time in the format HH:MM:SS.
  • Page 124 Australia The daylight saving time of Australia is from First Sunday in October, 02:00 to First Sunday in April, 03:00. New Zealand The daylight saving time of New Zealand is from Last Sunday in September, 02:00 to First Sunday in April, 03:00. Select Recurring Mode and configure the related parameters for the device.
  • Page 125 Note: • We recommend that you back up current system configuration before updating the firmware. • Select the proper software version that matches your hardware to upgrade. Visit TP-Link website to download the latest firmware. • To avoid damage, do not power off the device while upgrading.
  • Page 126 This chapter introduces how to configure the system tools: 8.1 Configure Ping 8.2 Configure Traceroute 8.3 Test Speed 8.4 Survey 8.5 Analyze Spectrum 8.6 Antenna Alignment...
  • Page 127 Ping test function is used to test the connectivity and reachability between the device and the target host so as to locate the network malfunctions. Click Ping from the drop-down list on the upper-right corner and specify the following parameters. Destination IP/ Enter the IP address of the destination node for Ping test.
  • Page 128 Click Traceroute from the drop-down list on the upper-right corner and specify the following parameters. Destination IP/ Enter the IP address of the destination node for Traceroute test. The Domain device will send Traceroute packets to test the network connectivity and reachability of the host and the results will be displayed in the Traceroute.
  • Page 129 Click Speed Test from the drop-down list on the upper-right corner and specify the following parameters. Speed Test Displays the data streams that the device is transmitting (TX), receiving (RX) and both of them (Total). Server Select Server and the device will passively accept the test request from the clients in the speed test process.
  • Page 130 Click Survey from the drop-down list on the upper-right corner and the following page will appear. BSSID Displays the BSSID of other APs surveyed by this device. SSID Displays the SSID of other APs surveyed by this device. MAXtream Displays the MAXtream capability of other APs surveyed by this device. Device Name Displays the names of other APs surveyed by this device.
  • Page 131 Spectrum Analysis can help you choose the proper channel/frequency. Through the spectrum analysis, learn the distribution of the radio noise and intelligently select the channel/frequency in low noise. Click Spectrum Analysis from the drop-down list on the upper-right corner and click Yes on the pop-up window.
  • Page 132 Antenna alignment can help you to optimize the antenna. Click Antenna Alignment from the drop-down list on the upper-right corner. Adjust your antenna according to the following parameters. Point the antenna in the direction of maximum signal and minimum noise. Signal Level Displays the signal strength of the last received packet.
  • Page 133 TL-POE2412G (For CPE210, CPE220, CPE510, CPE610) PoE Adapter T240050-2-POE (For CPE710) Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
  • Page 134 Component Name Model PoE Adapter T240100-2-PoE Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com 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.
  • Page 135 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 136 For CPE510/CPE610/CPE710/WBS510: 5500 MHz—5700 MHz (30 dBm) TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of...
  • Page 137 2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. For WBS210/WBS510: This radio transmitter (IC: 8853A-WBS210/ Model: WBS210)/(IC: 8853A-WBS510/ Model: WBS510) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated.
  • Page 138 1) Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; 2) Le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz doit se conformer à...
  • Page 139 Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device.
  • Page 140 For CPE220/CPE510/CPE610/CPE710/WBS210/WBS510: VCCI-A Symbol Explanation DC voltage RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
  • Page 141 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.

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