Installation Guide Outdoor CPE CPE210 / CPE220 / CPE510 / CPE520
CONTENTS Overview 1 Hardware Connection Site Consideration Ethernet Cable Selection Connection and Installation Lightning & ESD Protection 3 5 6 7 Software Configuration Login to Pharos 8 Antenna Alignment 11 Specifications 12 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 13
Overview TP-LINK's Pharos series outdoor CPEs are dedicated to remote pointto-point connection. This guide is applicable to products including CPE210, CPE220, CPE510 and CPE520. • Package Contents Installation Guide Power Cord Outdoor CPE CPE210 / CPE220 / CPE510 / CPE520 Pharos CPE Passive PoE Adapter Pole Mounting Straps Installation Guide TERMS OF USE: TP-LINK's Pharos series outdoor CPEs must be professionally installed.
• Panel Layout Pharos CPE: Grouding Terminal Shielded Ethernet Port LAN0 (Passive PoE in) Shielded Ethernet Port LAN1 Passive PoE Adapter: Power LED The Power LED indicates the electricity current situation: green (0~0.8A), red (0.8A~1A).
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.
• Orientation Install the CPE devices with their fronts facing the signal receivers. You can orient the devices with the assistance of Google Map, GPS and some landmarks according to the horizontal beamwidth listed below.
2. Ethernet Cable Preparation 1. Select the adequate type of Ethernet cable. The shielded CAT5e cable with ground wire (refer to the figure below) is prior to the general shielded CAT5e cable during the whole cabling. The former can more effectively protect your devices against ESD attacks under brutal outdoor environment. Sheath Twisted Pair Ground Wire Cable Shield Secondary Cable Shield Shielded RJ45 Connector Shielded CAT5e Cable with Ground Wire 2.
3. Connection and Installation 5734 MADE IN CHINA 5GHz 300Mbps 13dBi Outdoor CPE Power: 24V 1A Model: CPE510 Default Settings: IP: 192.168.0.254 Username: admin Password: admin 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,and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
4. Lightning & ESD Protection Proper grounding is extremely important for outdoor devices. Pharos CPEs provide two methods to protect the devices from damage of lightning and ESD attacks as shown in the figure below.
Software Configuration This chapter introduces the login to the Pharos Web Interface and the software configurations to implement Point-to-Point application. 1. Login to PharOS 1. Before accessing the PharOS Web Interface, you need to assign a static IP address 192.168.0.x (2≤x≤253) to your computer. We use 192.168.0.10 as an example in the figure below.
2. Open your web browser, type 'http://192.168.0.254' in the address field and press 'Enter'. It is recommended to use the latest version of Google Chrome, Safari or Firefox. 3. The 'Login' page will appear, set the parameters as below. • Username: admin • Password: admin • Region: select according to your country/region • Select 'I agree to these terms of use' • Click 'Login' 4. At the first login, change the 'Password' for safety.
5. Then you will log in to the PharOS Web Interface and see the Status page, shown as the figure below.
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.
Specifications HARDWARE FEATURES Dimensions Interface CPE520/CPE220: 275.83*79*60.3mm CPE510/CPE210: 224.34*79*60.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q1. How to restore the CPE to its factory default settings? With the CPE powered on, press and hold the 'RESET' button of the CPE or the 'Remote Reset' button of the Passive PoE Adapter for about 8 seconds until the Wireless Signal Strength LEDs flash.
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 effect 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 figure below.
Q3. How can I use Spectrum Analysis to find the appropriate channel for the devices? 1. Log in to PharOS, on the 'WIRELESS' page, you can find the 'Spectrum Analysis' button as shown in the figure below. Click the button. 2. The following window will pop up. Click 'Yes' and you will then get into the Spectrum Analysis page. 3. Select the 'Frequency Range' and click the 'Start' button, the PharOS will begin to analyze the power of the frequency. Watch the curves for a period of time, and then click 'Stop'.
4. Close the Spectrum Analysis Window, and then you will get back to the Wireless page. For the Channel/Frequency option, it is recommended to select a value whose frequency is within the noted frequency range. So, in this example, the recommended Channel/Frequency is 116/5580MHz.
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.
Safety Information • When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; When there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off 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.
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