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
Adapter
Pole Mounting
Straps
• LED Explanation
The following picture takes CPE520 as an example.
AP/AP Router mode:
All four LEDs remain solid.
Client/Bridge/Repeater/AP Client Router mode:
That the more LEDs lit will indicate better wireless signal strength.
On: A device is connected to this port, but there is no activity.
POWERLAN0LAN1
Flashing: A device is connected to this port, and is active.
On: The CPE is powered on.
Installation Guide
Outdoor CPE
CPE210 / CPE220 / CPE510 / CPE520
Installation Guide
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• Panel Layout
Pharos CPE220/CPE520:
Grounding
Terminal
Shielded Ethernet
Port LAN0 (Passive
PoE in)
Pharos CPE210/CPE510:
Grounding
Terminal
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Port LAN1
Shielded Ethernet Port
LAN (Passive PoE in)
RESETShielded Ethernet
RESET
Passive PoE Adapter:
Remote Reset
Press and hold for 8 seconds to
reset the CPE to its factory defaults.
Power LED
The Power LED is on when the
passive PoE adapter is working
normally.
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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.
Line of Sight
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Side View
• 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.
ModelsCPE210CPE220CPE510CPE520
Horizontal Beamwidth 65°60°45°45°
shenzhen
A
Line of Sight
Horizontal
Beamwidth
B
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2. Connection and Installation
Please connect and install the device as shown in the gure below. The
following introduction takes CPE520 as an example.
LAN0
Ethernet cable length up to 60m
Slide to replace the cover
of the CPE when all
connections are nished.
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PoE
You should prepare an adequate
Ethernet cable to connect the CPE
and the passive PoE adapter.
Shielded CAT5e (or above) cable
with ground wire is recommended
(refer to the next section).
At the selected site,
approximately align the CPE
to the direction that you
have oriented.
LAN
Connect to a computer,
router or switch.
(Depending on your
intended usage and/or
network topology.)
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
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
The following introduction takes CPE520 as an example.
1
), you can eectively
2
).
Two Methods:
Shielded CAT5e (or above) Cable
1
with Ground Wire
2
Grounding Terminal and Cable
Grounded 3-wire
Power Outlet
PoE Adapter with
Earth Ground
Grounding
Terminal
Shielded CAT5e (or above)
Cable with Ground Wire
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Grounding
Cable
Earth Ground
CPE
2
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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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Software Conguration
This chapter introduces the login to the PharOS Web Interface and the
software congurations.
1. Logging into the PharOS
1. Before accessing the PharOS Web Interface, you need to assign
a static IP address 192.168.0.X (X ranges between 2 and 253, e.g.
192.168.0.10) to your computer.
2. Open a web browser, type http://192.168.0.254 into the address eld
and press Enter (Windows) or return (Mac). It is recommended to use
the latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari.
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3. Enter admin for both User Name and Password. Read and agree the
terms of use, then click Login.
4. Change the default User Name and Password to protect your CPE.
Let’s start conguring the CPE.
For subsequent logins, use the new username and password.
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2. Conguration for Typical
Applications
The typical topology is as follows. A wireless bridge is built between two
locations that are far from each other. Follow the instructions below to
congure the Access Point and the Client.
1. Log in to PharOS and go to the Quick Setup page.
2. Operation Mode: Select Access Point and click Next.
3. LAN Settings: Click Next.
4. Wireless AP Settings:
a. Create a new SSID (Network name) for your wireless network.
b. Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for the Security method and create
a PSK Password to protect your AP.
c. Enter the distance between the Access Point and the Client into
the Distance Setting eld.
d. Select the MAXtream checkbox (Refer to Q3 in FAQ for details
about MAXtream), and click Next.
5. Finish: Verify your settings and click Finish to complete the
conguration.
Congure the Client
1. Log in to PharOS and go to the Quick Setup page.
2. Operation Mode: Select Client and click Next.
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3. LAN Settings: Change the IP Address to 192.168.0.X (X ranges
between 2 and 253), the same subnet with the access point, and
click Next.
4. Wireless Client Settings:
a. Click Survey and select the SSID of the Access Point in the AP list,
then click Connect.
b. Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK from the Security option, enter the
same PSK password and distance value of the Access Point, then
click Next.
5. Finish: Verify your settings and click Finish to complete the
conguration.
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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.
WISP
WISP
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Specications
HARDWARE FEATURES
Dimensions
Interface
Power Supply
ESD Protection
Lightning Protection
Operating
Temperature
Operating Humidity10% to 90 %
CerticationCE, FCC, RoHS, IPX5
WIRELESS FEATURES
ModelsCPE210CPE220CPE510CPE520
Antenna Gain9dBi12dBi13dBi16dBi
Horizontal
Beamwidth/Elevation
Beamwidth
802.11 Standards 11b/g/n11b/g/n11a/n11a/n
2
CPE520/CPE220: 275.83*79*60.3mm
CPE510/CPE210: 224.34*79*60.3mm
CPE520/CPE220CPE510/CPE210
LAN0: 10/100Mbps
Ethernet Port(PoE IN)
LAN1: 10/100Mbps
Ethernet Port
GND: Grounding Terminal for Lightning Protection
RESET: Button to restore the device to Factory
Default
24V Passive PoE Adapter Included
1
15kV
1
Up to 6kV
-30℃to 70℃ (-22℉to158℉)
65°/ 35°60°/ 30°45°/ 30°45°/ 30°
LAN: 10/100Mbps
Ethernet Port(PoE IN)
Note:
1. Estimation is based on copper grounding cable and shielded CAT5e cable
with ground wire.
2. Beamwidth values may vary throughout operating frequency.
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FAQ
Q1. How to restore the CPE to its factory default
settings?
With the CPE powered on, press and hold the RESET button on the
CPE or the Remote Reset button on the passive PoE adapter for
about 8 seconds until the Wireless Signal Strength LEDs ash.
Method 1:
The following picture takes CPE520 as an example.
RESET Button
Press & hold for about 8
seconds
Method 2:
Remote Reset Button
Press & hold for about 8 seconds
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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 eect of the out-of-phase signals,
which is caused by obstacles in the path between the transmitter
and the receiver. Fresnel Zone is a usual method to calculate this
path, as shown in the formula and the gure below.
d2
d1
r
H h+r*(1 40%)
(H is the height of the CPE)
dd
×
r⋅
=
21
dd
+
21
c
f
where,
r = Fresnel zone radius in meters
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c = 3x10
f = operating frequency of the devices in
Hz
d1 & d2 = the distances between the
point and the devices in meters
h = the height of
obstacle at this point
m/s, speed of light
For example, assume d1 is 2km, d2 is 8km, and f is 2.4GHz, then
r would be 14.142m. Considering a toleration of 40%, allowable
radius would be 8.485m. Assume h is 10m, then the result of the
minimum mounting height based on this point would be 18.485m.
Similarly, calculate the results based on all the points where there are
obstacles, and the maximum value would be the nal result.
For more information, please refer to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresnel_zone
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Q3. What is Pharos MAXtream?
Pharos MAXtream is a proprietary protocol developed on the basis
of Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) by TP-Link.
The MAXtream technology has the following advantages:
• Improves the QoS for video, voice and sound data stream.
By dividing the timing of transmission into dierent time slots,
MAXtream allows the Pharos devices to transmit in rapid
succession, one after another, each using its own time slot to
transmit and receive their own frames, which greatly reduces the
chance of collision.
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
MAXtream enabled.
Q4. How can I use Spectrum Analysis to nd the
appropriate channel for the devices?
1. Log in to PharOS, click Spectrum Analysis in the tools drop-down
list, a window will pop up to remind you that all wireless connections
will be lost during spectrum analysis. Click Ye s to continue to the
Spectrum Analysis page.
2. Click Start, the PharOS will begin to analyze the power of
frequency. Observe the curves for a period of time, and then
click Stop. Note that the relatively low and continuous part of the
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average curve indicates less radio noise. Here, we use the gure
below as an example.
CPE510 and CPE520 have a select box of Frequency Range at the
top-left corner. Select the required range and then click Start.
When choosing channel/frequency, you should avoid the spectrum
with large radio noise. In this example, the recommended channel/
frequency is 1/2412MHz.
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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. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modications to this equipment. Such modications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to
only Mobile Congurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-
provide a separation distance of at least 22 cm from all persons and must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
CE Mark Warning
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Ar ticle 3.1a) on the limitation of
exposure of the general public to electromagnetic elds by way of health protection.
The device complies with RF specications when the device used at 20 cm from your
body.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
This product can be used in the following countries:
AT / BE / BG / CH / CY / CZ / DE / DK / EE / ES / FI / FR / GB / GR / HR / HU
/ IE / IS / IT / LI / LT / LV / MT / NL / NO / PL / PT / RO / SE / SI / SK
Safety Information
• When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut o the
product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut o power is
to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.
• Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric
shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
• Avoid water and wet locations.
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.
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