Installation Guide
Outdoor CPE
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Contents
Overview |
01 |
Hardware Connection |
04 |
Site Consideration |
04 |
Connection and Installation |
06 |
Lightning & ESD Protection |
08 |
Software Configuration |
10 |
Logging in to the PharOS |
10 |
Typical Application Configuration |
12 |
Antenna Alignment |
14 |
Specifications |
15 |
FAQ |
16 |
TP-Link's Pharos series outdoor CPEs are dedicated to outdoor wireless network solutions. This guide is applicable to products including CPE205, CPE210, CPE220, and CPE510.
• Package Contents
Power Cord |
Pole Mounting |
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Straps |
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Pharos CPE |
Passive PoE |
Mounting Bracket |
Installation Guide |
Plastic Wall Anchors (Qty.2) |
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Adapter |
Self-tapping Screws (Qty.2) |
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• LED Explanation
The following picture takes CPE220 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.
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On: A device is connected to this port, but there is no activity.
Flashing: A device is connected to this port, and is active.
On: The CPE is powered on.
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• Panel Layout
Pharos CPE205/CPE220:
Grounding |
Shielded Ethernet |
Shielded Ethernet |
RESET |
Terminal |
Port LAN0 (Passive |
Port LAN1 |
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PoE IN) |
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Pharos CPE210/CPE510:
Grounding |
Shielded Ethernet Port |
RESET |
Terminal |
LAN (Passive PoE IN) |
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02
Passive PoE Adapter:
Remote Reset
Press and hold for about 8 seconds until CPE’s LEDs of wireless signal strength and LAN flash.
Power LED
The Power LED is on when the passive PoE adapter is working normally.
03
• 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 |
CPE205/CPE220 |
CPE510 |
Horizontal Beamwidth |
65° |
60° |
45° |
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Line |
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Sight |
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HorizontalBeamwidth
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