Installation Guide
Outdoor CPE
CPE210 / CPE220 / CPE510 / CPE520
Contents
Overview 01
Hardware Connection 04
Site Consideration 04
Connection and Installation 06
Lightning & ESD Protection 07
Software Conguration 09
Logging into the PharOS 09
Conguration for Typical Applications 11
Antenna Alignment 13
Specications 14
FAQ 15
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
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
01
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
• Panel Layout
Pharos CPE220/CPE520:
Grounding
Terminal
Shielded Ethernet
Port LAN0 (Passive
PoE in)
Pharos CPE210/CPE510:
Grounding
Terminal
Port LAN1
Shielded Ethernet Port
LAN (Passive PoE in)
RESETShielded Ethernet
RESET
02
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.
03
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
Side View
04
• 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 65° 60° 45° 45°
shenzhen
A
Line of Sight
05
Horizontal
Beamwidth
B