TP-Link Pharos CPE605 Manual

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User Guide

For TP-Link Pharos Series Products

CPE210 / CPE220 / CPE510 / CPE520 / CPE605 / CPE610

WBS210 / WBS510

1910012554 REV 3.1.0

March 2019

 

CONTENTS

 

About this User Guide.........................................................................................................

1

Overview..................................................................................................................................

2

 1 Operation Modes...........................................................................................................

3

1.1

Access Point.................................................................................................................................................

4

1.2

Client...............................................................................................................................................................

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1.3

Repeater (Range Extender).....................................................................................................................

6

1.4

Bridge..............................................................................................................................................................

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1.5

AP Router.......................................................................................................................................................

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1.6

AP Client Router (WISP Client)...............................................................................................................

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 2 Quick Start........................................................................................................................

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2.1

Check the System Requirements.......................................................................................................

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2.2

Log In to the Device.................................................................................................................................

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2.3

Set Up the Wireless Network...............................................................................................................

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Access Point...................................................................................................................................................

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Client ................................................................................................................................................................

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Repeater (Range Extender).......................................................................................................................

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Bridge................................................................................................................................................................

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AP Router.........................................................................................................................................................

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AP Client Router (WISP Client).................................................................................................................

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 3 Monitor the Network...................................................................................................

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3.1

View the Device Information................................................................................................................

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3.2

View the Wireless Settings...................................................................................................................

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3.3

View Wireless Signal Quality................................................................................................................

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3.4

View Radio Status.....................................................................................................................................

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3.5

View the LAN Settings............................................................................................................................

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3.6

View the WAN Settings...........................................................................................................................

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3.7

Monitor Throughput................................................................................................................................

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3.8

Monitor Stations.......................................................................................................................................

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3.9

Monitor Interfaces....................................................................................................................................

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3.10

Monitor ARP Table....................................................................................................................................

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3.11

Monitor Routes..........................................................................................................................................

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3.12

Monitor DHCP Clients.............................................................................................................................

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3.13

Monitor Dynamic WAN............................................................................................................................

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 4 Configure the Network..............................................................................................

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4.1

Configure WAN Parameters.................................................................................................................

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4.2

Configure LAN Parameters...................................................................................................................

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Access Point/Client/Repeater/Bridge Mode......................................................................................

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AP Router/AP Client Router Mode.........................................................................................................

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4.3

Configure Management VLAN.............................................................................................................

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4.4

Configure the Forwarding Feature.....................................................................................................

62

4.5

Configure the Security Feature...........................................................................................................

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4.6

Configure Access Control.....................................................................................................................

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4.7

Configure Static Routing.......................................................................................................................

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4.8

Configure Bandwidth Control..............................................................................................................

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4.9

Configure IP & MAC Binding.................................................................................................................

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 5 Configure the Wireless Parameters......................................................................

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5.1

Configure Basic Wireless Parameters..............................................................................................

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5.2

Configure Wireless Client Parameters.............................................................................................

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5.3

Configure Wireless AP Parameters...................................................................................................

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5.4

Configure Multi-SSID..............................................................................................................................

88

5.5

Configure Wireless MAC Filtering......................................................................................................

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5.6

Configure Advanced Wireless Parameters....................................................................................

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 6 Manage the Device......................................................................................................

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6.1 Manage System Logs

..............................................................................................................................95

6.2

Specify the Miscellaneous Parameters

............................................................................................96

6.3

Configure Ping Watch Dog....................................................................................................................

97

6.4

Configure Dynamic DNS........................................................................................................................

98

6.5

Configure Web Server............................................................................................................................

99

6.6

Configure SNMP Agent.......................................................................................................................

100

6.7

Configure SSH Server..........................................................................................................................

102

6.8

Configure RSSI LED Thresholds......................................................................................................

102

 7 Configure the System.............................................................................................

104

7.1

Configure Device Information..........................................................................................................

105

7.2

Configure Location Information.......................................................................................................

105

7.3

Configure User Account.....................................................................................................................

105

7.4

Configure Time Settings.....................................................................................................................

106

7.5

Update Firmware....................................................................................................................................

108

7.6

Configure Other Settings...................................................................................................................

109

 8 Use the System Tools.............................................................................................

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8.1

Configure Ping........................................................................................................................................

111

8.2

Configure Traceroute..........................................................................................................................

111

8.3

Test Speed...............................................................................................................................................

112

8.4

Survey........................................................................................................................................................

113

8.5

Analyze Spectrum.................................................................................................................................

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About this User 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. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.

Some models featured in this guide may be unavailable in your country or region. For local sales information, visit http://www.tp-link.com.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this document to ensure the accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute the warranty of any kind, express or implied. Users must take full responsibility for their application of any products.

Convention

Unless otherwise noted, the introduction in this guide takes CPE510 as an example.

More Info

The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support.

The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the product.

Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.

Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.

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Overview

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.

TP-Link Pharos MAXtream (Time-Division-Multiple-Access) technology improves product performance in throughput, capacity and latency, which are ideal for point-to-multipoint applications.

Supports multiple operation modes: Access Point, Client, Repeater (Range Extender), Bridge, AP Router and AP Client Router (WISP Client).

Provides system-level optimization for long-distance wireless transmission.

Supports selectable bandwidth of 5/10/20/40MHz.

Supports easy antenna alignment with Wireless Signal Indicators on Web interface.

Provides Throughput Monitor, Spectrum Analyzer, Speed Test and Ping tools.

Supports discovery and management via Pharos Control application.

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  1  Operation Modes

The Pharos series products support six operation modes to satisfy user’s diversified network requirements. This chapter introduces typical usage scenarios of different modes, including:

1.1Access Point

1.2Client

1.3Repeater (Range Extender)

1.4Bridge

1.5AP Router

1.6AP Client Router (WISP Client)

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1.1 Access Point

In AP mode, the device acts as a central hub and provides wireless access point for wireless clients, thus the AP mode is applicable to the following three scenarios. Meanwhile, Multi-SSID function can be enabled in this mode, providing up to four wireless networks with different SSIDs and passwords.

Scenario 1

Access Point

AP Client Router

 

 

 

LAN: 192.168.7.2

LAN: 192.168.0.254

 

 

 

 

WAN: Dynamic IP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internet

Router

LAN: 192.168.7.1

Network requirements: Establish the network coverage in the remote areas without longdistance cabling.

The device in the network: In the adjacent town covered by wired network, ISP (Internet Service Provider) can put up a device in AP mode to access the internet and transform wired signal into wireless one. In the remote area, users can put up a device in AP Client Router mode to access the wireless network.

Advantages: Transmit data wirelessly across a long distance and reduce the cabling cost.

 

Scenario 2

 

Access Point

Client

LAN: 192.168.0.254

LAN: 192.168.0.2

Switch

Switch

Office

Office

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Network requirements: Combine two separate office networks into one.

The device in the network: The device in AP mode connects to one office network and creates a wireless network. The device in Client mode connects to the other office network and the wireless network.

Advantages: Establish a point-to-point WLAN across a long distance to achieve the connectivity between two networks and avoid the cabling trouble.

Scenario 3

 

Access Point

Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone

Internet

Wired Local

 

Area Network

 

Network requirements: Establish wireless network coverage in the campus, community, industrial park or public place to provide wireless access for 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 for wireless clients, such as smart phones, laptops and tablets to connect to the network.

Advantages: Enrich the access ways of local area network and extend the network coverage.

1.2 Client

For the device in Client mode, the most common usage scenario is point-to-point networking. The device is used to transform wireless signal into wired one.

Access Point

Client

LAN: 192.168.0.254

LAN: 192.168.0.2

Switch

Switch

Office

Office

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Network requirements: Help the wired devices to connect to the wireless network.

The device in the network: In Client mode, the device actually serves as a wireless adapter to receive the wireless signal from root AP or Station. In this case, wired devices can access the wireless network by connecting to the device in Client mode.

1.3 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 the root AP.

 

Access Point

Repeater

Client

 

LAN: 192.168.0.254

LAN: 192.168.0.2

LAN: 192.168.0.3

Switch

SSID:abc

SSID: abc

Switch

Office

Office

Network requirements: Repeat wireless signal and extend the wireless network coverage.

The device in the network: If you want to combine two networks via wireless connection but the distance is beyond the networks’ wireless coverage range, you can put one or more devices in Repeater mode along the path to repeat the wireless signal and extend the wireless transmission range.

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1.4 Bridge

The device in Bridge mode can extend wireless coverage of an existing wireless network. The SSID and encryption type of the device can be different from those of root AP.

 

Access Point

Bridge

Client

 

LAN: 192.168.0.254

LAN: 192.168.0.2

LAN: 192.168.0.3

Switch

SSID:abc

SSID: 123

Switch

Office

Office

Network requirements: Extend the wireless network to eliminate the wireless signal-blind areas. Users can use different SSID and encryption type from those of the root AP device to access the network.

The device in the network: Similar to the Repeater mode, the Bridge mode is used to enhance the exiting wireless signal. However, the difference is that the extended wireless network has its own SSID and encryption type different from those of root AP.

1.5 AP Router

The device in AP Router mode serves as a normal home wireless router but provides a wider wireless network range.

AP Router

Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone

Internet

Modem

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: The device in AP Router mode connects to root ADSL/Cable

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Modem for internet access. Meanwhile, it creates a wireless network for the wireless clients to connect to the internet.

Note

In this mode, the device cannot be managed directly through the port connected to ADSL/Cable Modem. To manage the device, you can connect the management host to the device wirelessly or via the other LAN port.

1.6 AP Client Router (WISP Client)

In AP Client Router mode, the device access the internet provided by WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) through wireless connection. For the downstream clients, the device serves as a normal home wireless router. It can provide wired connection and wireless connection simultaneously.

WISP

AP Client Router

 

LAN: 192.168.0.254

 

 

WAN: Dynamic IP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WISP’s network

User Network

Network requirements: Get internet service from WISP.

The device in the network: The device in Client Router Mode connects to WISP wirelessly for internet service. It provides both wired access and wireless access for the clients.

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  2  Quick Start

This chapter introduces how to quickly build a wireless network in different operation modes. Follow the steps below:

2.1Check the System Requirements

2.2Log In to the Device

2.3Set Up the Wireless Network

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2.1 Check the System Requirements

Operating System:

Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Linux, or Mac OS X.

Web Browser

Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Apple Safari. IE browsers are not recommended.

2.2 Log In to the Device

Before configuring the device, you need to access the PharOS configuration interface. Follow the steps below:

1. Connect your PC to the device.

2. Set the IP address of your PC as static IP address on 192.168.0.X subnet (X ranges from 2 to 253, e.g.192.168.0.10).

3. Launch a web browser on and enter the management IP address of the device (192.168.0.254 by default) in the address bar to load the login page of the PharOS configuration interface.

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4. Use admin for both of User Name and Password. Select the appropriate language from the Language drop-down list. Read and agree the terms of use, then click Login.

5. Create a new username and password for network security. Click Finish to log in to the PharOS.

2.3 Set Up the Wireless Network

You can use the Quick Setup wizard 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.

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Access Point

Follow the steps below to configure the device as Access Point mode:

1. Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select Access Point and click Next.

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2. In the LAN Settings section, specify the LAN IP address and the Subnet Mask for the device. Then, click Next.

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3. In the Wireless AP Settings section, specify the basic wireless parameters to create a wireless network. Click Next.

Tips

··It is recommended to specify Security as WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for the network security.

··You can keep the default settings or specify the parameters according to your need. For details, refer to 5. Configure the Wireless Parameters.

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4. In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup.

5. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.

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Client

Follow the steps below to configure the device as Client mode:

1. Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select Client and click Next.

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2. In the LAN Settings section, specify the LAN IP Address and the Subnet Mask for the device. Then, click Next.

3. In the Wireless Client Settings section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless network.

4. Select the desired wireless network and click Connect.

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Tips

There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time.

5. In the Wireless Client Settings section, specify the wireless parameters to connect to the specified wireless network. Click Next.

Note

Make sure that Security and PSK Password are the same as the upstream wireless network’s. Other parameters set in this page and those of the upstream wireless network should be compatible with each other. For details, refer to 5. Configure the Wireless Parameters.

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6. In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup.

7. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.

Repeater (Range Extender)

Follow the steps below to configure the device as Repeater (Range Extender) mode:

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1. Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select Repeater and click Next.

2. In the LAN Settings section, specify the LAN IP address and the Subnet Mask for the device. Then, click Next.

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3. In the Wireless Client Settings section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless network.

4. Select the desired wireless network and click Connect.

Tips

There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time.

5. In the Wireless Client Settings section, specify the wireless parameters to connect to the specified wireless network. Click Next.

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Note

Make sure that Security and PSK Password are the same as the upstream wireless network’s. Other parameters set in this page and those of the upstream wireless network should be compatible with each other. For details, refer to 5. Configure the Wireless Parameters.

6. In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup.

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7. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.

Bridge

Follow the steps below to configure the device as Bridge mode:

1. Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select Bridge and click Next.

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2. In the LAN Settings section, specify the LAN IP address and the Subnet Mask for the device. Then, click Next.

3. In the Wireless Client Settings section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless network.

4. Select the desired wireless network and click Connect.

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Tips

There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time.

5. In the Wireless Client Settings section, specify the wireless parameters to connect to the specified wireless network. Click Next.

Note

Make sure that the Security and PSK Password are the same as the upstream wireless network’s. Other parameters set in this page and those of the upstream wireless network should be compatible with each other. For details, refer to 5. Configure the Wireless Parameters.

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6. In the Wireless AP Settings section, specify the parameters to create a new wireless network for the downstream clients. Click Next.

7. In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup.

8. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.

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