About This Guide This User Guide contains information for setup and management of TP-LINK Pharos series products. Please read this guide carefully before operation. When using this guide, please notice that features of the product may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language, and Internet service provider.
Introduction 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.
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Chapter 1 Overview 3." Upon initial login, enter admin in the Username and Password fields, and select the appropriate language from the Language drop-down lists. Check the box next to I agree to these terms of use, and click Login. 4."...
Chapter 1 Overview Navigation The PharOS Web Interface contains six main tabs, each of which provides a Web-based management page to configure the specific parameters of the Pharos series products. Quick Setup On Quick Setup Guide, you can quickly configure your device through the step-by-step Quick Setup Wizard.
Chapter 2 Operation Modes Chapter 2" Operation Modes The Pharos series products support six modes to satisfy user’s diversified network requirements including Access Point mode, Client mode, Repeater (Range Extender) mode, Bridge mode, AP Router mode and AP Client Router (WISP Client) mode. This chapter introduces typical usage scenarios of each mode. You can choose the desired scenario according to your needs, and refer to the Installation Guide for hardware connection instruction and Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide for software configuration.
Chapter 2 Operation Modes Network diagram: Scenario 3 Network requirements: Establish wireless network coverage in the campus, community, industrial park or public places to provide wireless access points for wireless users. The device in the network: With the access to campus wired network or other wired local area networks, the device in AP mode provides the wireless access point based on the existing wired network for wireless clients, such as smart phones, laptops and tablets.
Chapter 2 Operation Modes Network diagram: Repeater (Range Extender) 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 root AP. Network requirements: Repeat wireless signal.
Chapter 2 Operation Modes Network diagram: AP Router Network requirements: Establish the wireless network coverage in the campus, community, industrial park or other public places and so on. The device in the network: Similar to the home wireless router, the device in AP Router mode connects to root ADSL/Cable Modem.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide Chapter 3" Quick Setup Guide Quick Setup wizard allows you 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. Access Point If Access Point is selected, click Next and take the following steps: 1."...
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Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 2." The Wireless AP Settings page will appear as shown below. Create an easy-to-remember name for your wireless network. We recommend to select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK in the Security box and enter the PSK Password below to prevent unauthorized access to your AP. Enter the distance between this device and the furthest client in Distance Setting.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide Client If Client is selected, click Next and take the following steps: 1." The LAN Settings page will appear as shown below. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.254 and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. You can change the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this page when there is an IP conflict with other devices.
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Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 3." The AP list will appear as shown below. Select the desired wireless network and click Connect. It’s possible that two or more networks use the same SSID in the AP list. Lock to AP can make the device connect to the specified AP you had connected before the next time.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 5." The Finish page will appear and display what you’ve configured previously. If you want to modify any parameter, click Back to reconfigure it. If all are confirmed, click Finish to complete the configuration. Repeater (Range Extender) If Repeater (Range Extender) is selected, click Next and take the following steps: 1."...
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Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 2." The Wireless Client Settings page will appear as shown below. Click Survey to search for wireless networks. 3." The AP list will appear as shown below. Select the desired wireless network and click Connect. It’s possible that two or more networks use the same SSID in the AP list.
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Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 4." If the root AP needs password to be connected, you should select the same Mode, Channel Width and Security type and enter the same PSK Password as entered on the root AP/router. Enter the distance between this device and the root AP/router in Distance setting.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide Bridge If Bridge is selected, click Next and take the following steps: 1." The LAN Settings page will appear as shown below. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.254 and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. You can change the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this page when there is an IP conflict with other devices.
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Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 3." The AP list will appear as shown below. Select the desired wireless network and click Connect. It’s possible that two or more networks use the same SSID in the AP list. Lock to AP can make the device connect to the specified AP you had connected before the next time.