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TP-Link CPE210 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Outdoor CPE CPE210 / CPE220 / CPE510 / CPE520...

  • 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 • Point-to-Multipoint • Hotspot Antenna Alignment Specifications FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

  • Page 4: Led Explanation

    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

    • 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).

  • 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 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 70°...

  • 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...

  • Page 11: Software Configuration

    Software Confi guration This chapter introduces the login to the PharOS Web Interface and the software confi gurations to implement three typical applications, including point-to-point, point-to-multipoint 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.
  • 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.

  • Page 14: Configuration For Typical Applications

    2. Configuration for Typical Applications This section introduces the configurations for the point-to-point, point-to-multipoint 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 between two locations which are far from each other. The figure shown below is an example for this application.
  • Page 15 Configure the Client 1. Log in to PharOS 2. Go to the Quick Setup page 3. Operation Mode • Select 'Client' . • Click 'Next' . 4. LAN Settings • IP Address: 192.168.0.2 (in the same subnet with the Access Point) •...

  • Page 16: Point-To-Multipoint

    • Point-to-Multipoint Point-to-Multipoint application is used to serve Internet access for multiple locations from a single Access Point. There are many types of configurations to provide this service. Here we introduce the ISP-style (Internet Service Provider along with subscribers) Point-to-Multipoint application, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 17 4. LAN Settings • IP Address: 192.168.7.2 (in the same subnet with the router). • Click 'Next' . 5. Wireless AP Settings • SSID: customize the name for the network as you like. • Security: select 'WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK' . • PSK Password: create the password for the network as you like. •...

  • Page 18: Hotspot

    • Hotspot Hotspot application is used to provide Internet access for wireless devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. If the CPE is connected to a router, we recommend setting it in the Access Point mode. Smartphone Internet Laptop Router Access Point Tablet Refer to the following steps to configure the CPE.
  • Page 19 If the CPE is connected to a Modem, we recommend setting it in the AP Router mode. Smartphone Internet Laptop Modem AP Router Tablet Refer to the following steps to configure the CPE. Configure the AP Router (equal to a SOHO router) 1.

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23 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 24 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 25 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.

  • Page 26: 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 27 NCC Notice & BSMI Notice 注意！ 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者 均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有 干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信， 指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學 以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。 於 5.25GHz 至 5.35GHz 區域內操作之無線設備的警告聲明 工作頻率 5.250~5.350GHz 該頻段限於室內使用。 安全諮詢及注意事項 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 ●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 ●注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 ●插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆 蓋開口。 ●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉 位置中。 ●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此 項工作。 此為甲類資訊技術設備，于居住環境中使用時，可能會造成射頻擾動，在此種 情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。 This product can be used in the following countries: AT / BG / BY / CA / CZ / DE / DK / EE / ES / FI / FR / GB / GR / HU / IE / IT LT / LV / MT / NL / NO / PL / PT / RO / RU / SE / SK / TR / UA / US...
  • Page 28 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.

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