User Guide For TP-LINK Pharos Series Products REV1.0.
CONTENTS Chapter 1 Overview ........................................................................................................................1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 System Requirements ....................................................................................................................................................
IP&MAC Binding ...................................................................................................................................................................... 55 Chapter 6 Wireless Tab ..................................................................................................................57 Wireless Basic Settings ..........................................................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview Introduction 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.
Chapter 1 Overview 3. Upon initial login, please enter admin in the Username and Password fields, and select the appropriate region from the Region drop-down lists. Check the box next to I agree to these terms of use, and click Login. NOTE: Ensure you select a correct Region to comply with local laws. Incorrect settings may violate local regulations. 4. We recommend you change the device’s user name and password from its default settings for network security.
Chapter 1 Overview Navigation The PharOS Web Interface contains six main tabs, each of which provides a Web-based management page to configure the specific parameters of the Pharos series products. Quick Setup On Quick Setup Guide, you can quickly configure your device through the step-by-step Quick Setup Wizard.
Chapter 2 Operation Modes Chapter 2 Operation Modes The Pharos series products support six modes to satisfy user’s diversified network requirements including Access Point mode, Client mode, Repeater (Range Extender) mode, Bridge mode, AP Router mode and AP Client Router (WISP Client) mode. This chapter introduces typical usage scenarios of each mode.
Chapter 2 Operation Modes Advantages: Transmit data wirelessly across a long distance and reduce the cabling cost. Network diagram: Scenario 3 Network requirements: Establish a point-to-point link for video monitor or combine two separate office networks as one. The device in the network: For video monitor, the device in AP mode connects to the monitoring computer and the device in Client mode connects to IP Camera.
Chapter 2 Operation Modes Internet sharing Client Network requirements: The most common usage scenario of Client is point-to-point networking with AP for video monitor or combining two separate office networks. Please refer to Scenario 3 of Access Point for detailed information. The device in the network: In this mode, the device actually serves as a wireless adapter to receive the wireless signal from root AP or Station.
Chapter 2 Operation Modes Repeater (Range Extender) The device in Repeater mode can extend wireless coverage of an existing wireless network to cover “dead” spots, especially to eliminate signal-blind corners in a larger space. The SSID and encryption type of the device should be the same as those of root AP. Network requirements: Eliminate the wireless signal-blind areas and repeat wireless signal.
Chapter 2 Operation Modes Bridge Network requirements: Reinforce the wireless signal strength of the root AP device to eliminate the wireless signal-blind areas. Meanwhile, the wireless users can use the SSID and encryption type different 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 reinforce the exiting wireless signal.
Chapter 2 Operation Modes phones, laptops, and other wireless clients can share wide area network via the access to wireless network this device provides. Network diagram: AP Client Router (WISP Client) In AP Client Router mode, after accessing the wireless network provided by WISP, the device provides wireless network service for downstream wireless clients. Meanwhile, the device allows wired devices, such as desktop computer, to access it via LAN1 port or PoE adapter’s LAN port.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide Quick Setup wizard allows you 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. Access Point If Access Point is selected, click Next and take the following steps: 1. The LAN Settings page will appear as shown below. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.254 and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 2. The Wireless AP Settings page will appear as shown below. Create an easy-to-remember name for your wireless network. Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK in the Security box and enter the PSK Password below to prevent unauthorized access to your AP. Enter the distance between this device and the furthest client in Distance Setting. Then click Next. 3. The Finish page will appear and display what you’ve configured previously.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide Client If Client is selected, click Next and take the following steps: 1. The LAN Settings page will appear as shown below. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.254 and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. You can change the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this page when there is an IP conflict with other devices. We recommend you keep it by default. Click Next. 2. The Wireless Client Settings page will appear as shown below. Click Survey to search for wireless networks.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 3. The AP list will appear as shown below. Select the desired wireless network and click Connect. It’s possible that two or more networks use the same SSID in the AP list. Lock to AP can make the device connect to the specified AP you had connected before the next time. 4. If the root AP needs password to be connected, you should select the same Mode, Channel Width and Security type and enter the same PSK Password as entered on the root AP/router.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 5. The Finish page will appear and display what you’ve configured previously. If you want to modify any parameter, click Back to reconfigure it. If all are confirmed, click Finish to complete the configuration. Repeater (Range Extender) If Repeater (Range Extender) is selected, click Next and take the following steps: 1. The LAN Settings page will appear as shown below. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.254 and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 2. The Wireless Client Settings page will appear as shown below. Click Survey to search for wireless networks. 3. The AP list will appear as shown below. Select the desired wireless network and click Connect. It’s possible that two or more networks use the same SSID in the AP list. Lock to AP can make the device connect to the specified AP you had connected before the next time.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 4. If the root AP needs password to be connected, you should select the same Mode, Channel Width and Security type and enter the same PSK Password as entered on the root AP/router. Enter the distance between this device and the root AP/router in Distance setting. Then click Next. 5. The Finish page will appear and display what you’ve configured previously. If you want to modify any parameter, click Back to reconfigure it.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide Bridge If Bridge is selected, click Next and take the following steps: 1. The LAN Settings page will appear as shown below. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.254 and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. You can change the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this page when there is an IP conflict with other devices. We recommend you keep it by default. Click Next. 2. The Wireless Client Settings page will appear as shown below. Click Survey to search for wireless networks.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 3. The AP list will appear as shown below. Select the desired wireless network and click Connect. It’s possible that two or more networks use the same SSID in the AP list. Lock to AP can make the device connect to the specified AP you had connected before the next time. 4. If the root AP needs password to be connected, you should select the same Mode, Channel Width and Security type and enter the same PSK Password as entered on the root AP.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 5. Create a new SSID and PSK password for the local wireless network. The wireless AP settings for the local network will be set the same as your root AP by default. Click Next. 6. The Finish page will appear and display what you’ve configured previously. If you want to modify any parameter, click Back to reconfigure it. If all are confirmed, click Finish to complete the configuration.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide AP Router If AP Router is selected, click Next and take the following steps: 1. The WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown below. Choose the suitable WAN connection type, and then click Next. 2. The router supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to the Internet. To make sure the connection type your ISP provides, please refer to the ISP.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide Static IP - This type of connection uses a permanent, fixed (static) IP address that your ISP assigned. In this type, you should fill in the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS IP address manually, which are specified by your ISP. Then click Next to proceed. 3. After configuring WAN connection type, the Wireless AP Settings page will appear as shown below. Create an easy-to-remember name for your wireless network.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 4. The Finish page will appear and display what you’ve configured previously. If you want to modify any parameter, click Back to reconfigure it. If all are confirmed, click Finish to complete the configuration. AP Client Router (WISP Client) If AP Client Router (WISP Client) is selected, click Next and take the following steps: 1. The WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown below. Choose the suitable WAN connection type, and then click Next. 2.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide PPPoE - If your ISP delivers Internet through phone line and provides you with username and password, you should choose this type. Under this condition, you should fill in both User Name and Password that the ISP supplied, and then click Next to proceed. Please note that these fields are casesensitive. Dynamic IP - For this connection, Your ISP uses a DHCP server to assign your router an IP address for connecting to the Internet.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 3. After configuring WAN connection type, The Wireless Client Settings page will appear as shown below. Click Survey to search for wireless networks. 4. The AP list will appear as shown below. Select the desired wireless network and click Connect. It’s possible that two or more networks use the same SSID in the AP list. Lock to AP can make the device connect to the specified AP you had connected before the next time.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 5. If the root AP needs password to be connected, you should select the same Mode, Channel Width and Security type and enter the same PSK Password as entered on the root AP/router. Enter the distance between this device and the root AP/router in Distance setting. Then click Next. 6. Create a new SSID and PSK password for the local wireless network. The wireless AP settings for the local network will be set the same as your root AP by default. Click Next.
Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 7. The Finish page will appear and display what you’ve configured previously. If you want to modify any parameter, click Back to reconfigure it. If all are confirmed, click Finish to complete the configuration.
Chapter 4 Status Tab Chapter 4 Status Tab The Status tab displays a summary of the link status information, current values of the basic configuration settings (depending on the operating mode), network settings and information, and traffic statistics.
Chapter 4 Status Tab Status Information Device Information Device information displays the customizable name, model, firmware version, system time, uptime, CPU and memory of the device. Wireless Settings Wireless settings display the relative wireless parameters of the current device. You can change the parameters in Wireless tab. MAXtream Displays whether the MAXtream function is ON. Region Displays the region you’ve selected.
Chapter 4 Status Tab Max TX Rate Displays the data rate at which the device should transmit wireless packets. Transmit Power Displays the current transmit power of the device. Distance Displays the wireless coverage distance where the client devices can be placed from the AP to get good wireless performance. You can change the value in Wireless Advanced Settings.
Chapter 4 Status Tab AP Displays whether the AP function is Enabled or Disabled. It is enabled in Access Point, Repeater, Bridge, AP Router and AP Client Router modes and disabled in Client mode by default. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of AP interface or client interface. SSID Displays the wireless network name (SSID). Security Mode Displays the security mode you’ve chosen for your wireless network. There are three security modes: WPA-PSK, WPA and WEP.
Chapter 4 Status Tab RX Rate Displays the data rate at which the device receives wireless packets. Connection Time Displays the amount of time the device has been connected to the root AP. LAN It displays the relative LAN parameters of the current device. You can change the parameters in Network Tab. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the device. IP Address Displays the IP address of the device. Subnet Mask Displays the Subnet Mask of the LAN.
Chapter 4 Status Tab Subnet Mask Displays the Subnet Mask of the WAN. Default Gateway Displays the default gateway. DNS Server Displays the current DNS IP address. Monitor The monitor displays the data changes of throughput, Stations, Interfaces, ARP table, Routes, DHCP Clients and Dynamic WAN of the device. Throughput Throughput displays the current data traffic on the interfaces of LAN, WLAN and BRIDGE in both graphical and numerical form.
Chapter 4 Status Tab SNR (dB) Signal to Noise Ratio, the power ratio between the received wireless signal strength and the environmental noise strength. Generally, in order to achieve the best performance, users need to adjust the antenna to get the best SNR. CCQ (%) Displays the wireless Client Connection Quality (CCQ) of the station. Rate (Mbps) Displays the station’s data rates of the last transmitted packets.
Chapter 4 Status Tab ARP table Lists all the entries of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table currently recorded on the device. ARP is used to associate each IP address to the unique hardware MAC address of each device on the network. IP Address Displays the IP address assigned to a network device. MAC Displays the MAC address of the device. Interface Displays the interface that connects to the device.
Chapter 4 Status Tab Client Name Displays the device name of the client. MAC Address Displays the client’s MAC Address. IP Address Displays the IP address assigned to the client. Lease Time Displays the time of the DHCP client leased. Before the time is up, DHCP client will request to renew the lease automatically. Auto Refresh If Auto Refresh is checked, parameters in the table will refresh automatically.
Chapter 4 Status Tab Auto Refresh If Auto Refresh is checked, parameters in the table will refresh automatically. Click Obtain to gain the WAN IP address from DHCP server, and click Release to release the WAN IP address.
Chapter 5 Network Tab Chapter 5 Network Tab On Network Tab, you can configure the parameters of WAN, LAN, Forwarding, Security, Access Control, Static Routing, Bandwidth control and IP&MAC Binding. If you’ve made any change of the parameters, please click Apply to make the configuration take effect. There will be a blue bar at the top of the page to remind you to save the configuration.
Chapter 5 Network Tab WAN NOTE: WAN submenu is only available on AP router mode and AP client router (WISP Client) mode. There are five WAN connection types: Static, Dynamic, PPPoE, L2TP, and PPTP. Select the suitable one to configure the IP parameters of the WAN on the screen below. If you are not sure of the connection type to use, please consult your ISP. Static This connection type uses a permanent, fixed (static) IP address that your ISP assigned.
Chapter 5 Network Tab Secondary DNS Enter alternative DNS IP address if your ISP provides. MTU Size The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you need to modify the MTU. But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection. WAN MAC Address This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port.
Chapter 5 Network Tab WAN MAC Address This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port. If your ISP binds the MAC address of your previous computer/router, please enter the correct MAC address into this field. The format for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of WAN port to the factory default value. Your PC’s MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managing the router.
Chapter 5 Network Tab the Idle Time field. Users those pay by time for their Internet access can choose this mode to save their Internet-access fee. NOTE: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Idle Time (0~99 minutes) because some applications visit the Internet continually in the background. Secondary Connection Automatic - Connect automatically after the device is disconnected. Users those are charged a flat monthly fee can choose this mode.
Chapter 5 Network Tab Use ISP-Specified IP If your service provider give you an IP address along with the user name and password, Enable "Use ISP-specified IP" and enter the IP address, which is provided by your ISP. Use These DNS Servers If the ISP specifies a DNS server IP address for you, Enable Use These DNS Server, and fill the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS fields below. Otherwise, the DNS servers will obtain automatically from ISP.
Chapter 5 Network Tab your Internet connection is expected to remain active all the time, enter 0 in the Idle Time field. Users those pay by time for their Internet access can choose this mode to save their Internet-access fee. NOTE: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Idle Time (0~99 minutes) because some applications visit the Internet continually in the background. Secondary Connection Automatic - Connect automatically after the device is disconnected.
Chapter 5 Network Tab LAN The display of this submenu is different in modes. The page of AP router mode and AP client router (WISP Client) mode is shown as below. In these two modes, static is the only one connection type. While the page of Access Point mode, Client mode, Repeater (Range extender) mode and Bridge mode is shown as below. There are two connection types including dynamic and static.
Chapter 5 Network Tab Connection type There is only one LAN Connection type Static in AP Router mode and AP Client Router (WISP Client) mode. While there are Static and Dynamic of Connection types in Access Point mode, Client mode, Repeater (Range Extender) mode and Bridge mode. IP Address Enter the IP address of your AP/router (factory default: 192.168.0.254). Netmask Enter the Netmask provided by your ISP. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the netmask.
Chapter 5 Network Tab Address Reservation Address Reservation will enable you to specify a reserved IP address for a PC on the local area network, so the PC will always obtain the same IP address each time when it starts up. Reserved IP addresses could be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings. To Reserve IP addresses: 1. Click Add in the table of Address Reservation. 2.
Chapter 5 Network Tab DMZ Check the Enable box to use the DMZ function. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) specifically allows one computer/device behind NAT to become “demilitarized”, so all packets from the external network are forwarded to this computer/device. The demilitarized host is exposed to the wide area network, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication between internal hosts and external hosts. DMZ IP Specify the IP address of the local host network device.
Chapter 5 Network Tab the Internet to this service port will be redirected to the LAN server. Virtual Server function not only makes the users from Internet visit the local area network, but also keeps network security within the intranet as other services are still invisible from Internet. The LAN server must have a static or reserved IP Address because its IP Address may change when using the DHCP function. To use the virtual server: 1. Click Add in the table of Virtual Server. 2.
Chapter 5 Network Tab To use the port trigger: 1. Click Add in the table of Port Trigger. 2. Enter the Incoming Port for incoming traffic. The port or port range is used by the remote system when it responds to the outgoing request. A response to one of these ports will be forwarded to the PC that triggered this rule. You can input at most 5 groups of ports (or port section). Every group of ports must be set apart with ",". For example, 2000-2038, 20502051, 2085, 3010-3030. 3.
Chapter 5 Network Tab Security The Security function is available only in AP router mode and AP client router (WISP Client) mode. Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) is a firewall that keeps track of the state of network connections (such as TCP streams, UDP communication) traveling across it. The firewall is programmed to distinguish legitimate packets for different types of connections.
Chapter 5 Network Tab DoS Protection IPSec Passthrough - IPSec (Internet Protocol security) is a suite of protocols for ensuring private, secure communications over IP (Internet Protocol) networks, through the use of cryptographic security services. Check the box to allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Device.
Chapter 5 Network Tab Blocked DoS Host List Click Blocked DoS Host List to display the blocked DoS host table including host IP and host MAC. Click Refresh to renewal the table list. Click Clear to release all the blocked hosts. If you want to release one or some of the blocked hosts, please select them and Click Unlock. Access Control The function of Access Control is available only in AP router mode and AP client router (WISP Client) mode.
Chapter 5 Network Tab To use the access control: 1. Click Add in the table to create control rules. 2. Choose one of the protocols from the drop-down list used for the target, any of IP, TCP, UDP, or ICMP. 3. Enter the IP address or address range of the hosts that you need to control, for example 192.168.0.12-192.168.0.25. 4. Enter the IP address or address range of the targets that you need to control, for example 192.168.3.12-192.168.3.25. 5.
Chapter 5 Network Tab Static Routing Check the Enable box to use the static routing function. To use the static routing: 1. Click Add to create a new static routing. 2. Enter the Target Network IP, the address of the network or host to be visited. The IP address cannot be on the same network segment with the device's WAN or LAN port. 3. Enter the Netmask. 4. Enter the Gateway IP, the address of the gateway that allows for contact between the Device and the network or host. 5.
Chapter 5 Network Tab Bandwidth Control Check the Enable box to use the bandwidth control function. To use the bandwidth control: 1. Click Add in the table of bandwidth control. 2. Enter the IP Range of the target hosts which need to be controlled of bandwidth, for example 192.168.0.12-192.168.0.25. 3. Enter the Port Range through which the target hosts visit external server, for example 1-63258. 4. Choose one of the protocols used for this application: TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP. 5.
Chapter 5 Network Tab IP&MAC Binding Check the Enable box to use the IP&MAC binding function. To use the IP&MAC Binding: 1. Click Add in the table of IP&MAC binding. 2. Enter the IP address and MAC address that you want to bind, for example 192.168.0.12, 00-23-5A-15-99-42. The new added entry is enabled by default. 3. Click OK after finishing the configuration. Select the added entries, you can edit or delete them. Click Import to import all the entries in Monitor > ARP Table.
Chapter 6 Wireless Tab Chapter 6 Wireless Tab On Wireless Tab, you can configure the related wireless parameters in different modes. Please selectively read the details according to the working mode of your device. If you have made any change of the parameters, please click Apply to make the configuration take effect. There will be a blue bar at the top of the page to remind you to save the configuration.
Chapter 6 Wireless Tab Wireless Basic Settings This section allows you to configure wireless basic settings, such as region, 802.11 mode, Transmit Power, and data rates. Region Select your region from the drop-down list and agree to the Terms of Use in the pop-up window. Available frequency channels and maximum transmit power may vary across different countries. NOTE: Ensure you select a certain country to comply with local laws. Incorrect settings may cause interference.
Chapter 6 Wireless Tab Max TX Rate Set the maximum transmit data rate. Channel/Frequency Select the channel used by this device to improve wireless performance. 1/2412MHz refers to Channel 1 and the frequency is 2412MHz. This setting is only available in the modes of Access Point and AP Router. CPE210/CPE220/BS210/OAP210 is a device with a frequency of 2.4GHz and CPE510/CPE520/BS510 has a frequency of 5GHz. The channel number varies in different regions.
Chapter 6 Wireless Tab NOTE: MAXtream Technology is only compatible with Pharos series products. You cannot connect other Wi-Fi devices to an AP with MAXtream enabled. MAXtream Station Mode This setting is available in Client and Bridge mode and in the AP Client Router mode when the wireless AP settings is disabled. For client devices connected to a root AP with MAXtream enabled, you can choose “Latency First” or “Throughput First” mode to better fit your application.
Chapter 6 Wireless Tab Security Mode Auto – The system automatically detects whether root device supports data frames with the format of three/four address fields, giving priority to the format of four address fields. The selection of Auto is recommended. Select the security mode of this device. To access the wireless network of root AP, the security mode should be set the same as that of root AP. None - Select this option if the root AP has no encryption.
Chapter 6 Wireless Tab Security Mode You can select one of the following security modes: 1. WPA-PSK: Based on pre-shared key. It is characterized by higher safety and simple settings, which suits for common households and small business. WPA-PSK has two versions: WPA-PSK and WPA2PSK. Version Select one of the following versions: Auto –Select WPA or WPA2 automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request. WPA –Pre-shared key of WPA. WPA2 –Pre-shared key of WPA2.
Chapter 6 Wireless Tab Version Select one of the following versions: Auto –Select WPA or WPA2 automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request. WPA –Pre-shared key of WPA. WPA2 –Pre-shred key of WPA2. Encryption Select the Encryption type, including Auto, TKIP, and AES. The default setting is Auto, which can select TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.
Chapter 6 Wireless Tab WEP Key Enter the WEP keys. The length and valid characters of the key are affected by key type. Key Type Select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit) for encryption. Disabled means this WEP key is not used. 64bit -You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, AF, and null key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.
Chapter 6 Wireless Tab 3. Set the VLAN ID of wireless network identified by this SSID, and the value ranges from 1 to 4094. 4. Select whether to broadcast this SSID or not. 5. Enable AP Isolation, the device would isolate the hosts within the same wireless network. All the hosts cannot communicate with each other. The default setting is Disable. SSID Select the added SSID to configure its security mode. Security Mode If all the hosts are allowed to access the wireless network, please select None.
Chapter 6 Wireless Tab Filtering Rules There are two filtering policies to control the MAC filtering: Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access. The stations listed below are allowed to access the wireless network under the rules. While others are forbidden to access. Deny the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access. The stations listed below are forbidden to access the wireless network under the rules. While others are allowed to access.
Chapter 6 Wireless Tab DTIM Interval This value indicates the number of beacon intervals between successive Delivery Traffic Indication Messages (DTIMs) and this number is included in each Beacon frame. A DTIM is contained in Beacon frames to indicate whether the access point has buffered broadcast and/or multicast data for the client devices. Following a Beacon frame containing a DTIM, the access point will release the buffered broadcast and/or multicast data, if any exists.
Chapter 7 Management Tab Chapter 7 Management Tab On Management Tab, you can configure system management services: System Log, Miscellaneous, Ping Watch Dog, and Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS). Web server, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), SSH server, RSSI LED Thresholds are also available.
Chapter 7 Management Tab If you have made any change of the parameters, please click Apply to make the configuration take effect. There will be a blue bar at the top of the page to remind you to save the configuration. Click Save Changes when you finish all settings, otherwise all the settings will be recovered to last saved settings at reboot or power off. System Log System logs record the events and activities while the router is running.
Chapter 7 Management Tab Auto Mail Setting Enables users to mail system logs automatically. Click Setting and the following page appears. Set the receiving and sending mailbox address, server address, validation information as well as the timetable for Auto Mail Feature. From – Enter sender’s mail box address. To – Enter the recipient's address. SMTP Server – Enter sender’s SMTP server. Authentication - Most SMTP Server requires Authentication. User Name – Sender’s mail account name.
Chapter 7 Management Tab PoE Passthrough When enabled, the device allows Power over Ethernet (PoE) power to pass from LAN0 port to LAN1 port. Enable it if you want to supply power to other passive PoE device by LAN1. Ping Watch Dog Ping Watch Dog sets the device to continuously ping a user-defined IP address (it can be the Internet gateway, for example) to check the network connectivity. If there is a connection failure then the device will automatically reboot.
Chapter 7 Management Tab Dynamic DNS The main function of Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is mapping the fixed domain name to dynamic IP address. When a device connects to the Internet through PPPoE or Dynamic IP, the WAN IP address it gets is not fixed, which is inconvenient for the Internet users to access the servers in the local area network through IP address. Dynamic DNS function allows users to access servers using a fixed domain name.
Chapter 7 Management Tab Web Server The Web Server function enables users to log in to the web management page to manage this device remotely over the Internet. Secure Connection (HTTPS) The Secure Connection (HTTPS) mode is enabled by default. Secure Server Port Specify the server port that the Web server uses in the Secure Connection (HTTPS) mode, and the default is 443. Server Port Specify the server port that the Web server uses in the HTTP mode, and the default is 80.
Chapter 7 Management Tab SNMP Agent You can get the traffic information and transmit condition by using the SNMP Agent function. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information between network devices. Main functions of SNMP include monitoring network performance, detecting and analyzing network error, configuring network devices, and so on.
Chapter 7 Management Tab Set Community Set Community has the read and write right of the device's SNMP information. Enter the community name that allows read/write access to the device's SNMP information. The community name can be considered as a password to restrict the access right of SNMP managers. The default name is private. Set Source Defines the IP address (for example, 10.10.10.1) or subnet (for example, 10.10.10.
Chapter 7 Management Tab RSSI LED Thresholds You can configure the LEDs on the device to light up when received signal levels reach the values defined in the following fields. This allows a technician to easily deploy a Pharos series product without logging into the device (for example, for antenna alignment operation). Thresholds (dBm) The specified LED will light up if the signal strength reaches the values in the field.
Chapter 8 System Tab Chapter 8 System Tab The System Tab controls system maintenance routines, device customization, location management, user account management, firmware update, time setting and configuration backup. If you have made any change of the parameters, please click Apply to make the configuration take effect. There will be a blue bar at the top of the page to remind you to save the configuration.
Chapter 8 System Tab Device The Device Name is the model of device by default. You can customize a new personal and easy-toremember name. Device Name Customize the name of the device. Language Displays the default language in the web management page is English. Location Longitude and latitude define the device’s coordinates. Longitude Enter the longitude of the device's location in decimal degree.
Chapter 8 System Tab Current User Name Displays the current user name. Current Password Enter the current password for the user account. Check the Show box to display what you've entered. New User Name Enter the new user name for the user account. New Password Enter the new password for the user account. Check the Show box to display what you've entered. Confirm New Password Re-enter the new password for the user account.
Chapter 8 System Tab Date Specify the device’s date. Click the calendar icon or manually enter the date in the following format: YYYY/MM/DD. For example, for November 25, 2013, enter 2013/11/25 in the field. Time Specify the device’s date. Select the time from the drop-down list or manually enter the date in HH:MM:SS format. NTP Server 1 Enter the primary NTP Sever address. NTP Server 2 Enter an alternative NTP Server address. Get GMT Click Get GMT to get GMT from the NTP server.
Chapter 8 System Tab Recurring Mode Specify the DST configuration in recurring mode. This configuration is recurring in use. Date Mode Time Offset: Specify the time offset in minutes when Daylight Saving Time comes. Start/End Time: Select the start time and end time of Daylight Saving Time. The start time is the standard time, and the end time is the Daylight Saving Time. Specify the DST configuration in Date mode. This configuration is one-off in use.
Chapter 8 System Tab NOTE: 1. Please select the proper software version that matches your hardware to upgrade. 2. To avoid damage, please do not power off the device while upgrading. 3. After upgrading, the device will reboot automatically. Configuration The controls in this section manage the device configuration routines and the option to reset the device to factory default settings. The device configuration is stored in the plain text file.
Chapter 9 Tools Chapter 9 Tools List This device provides some useful tools including Ping, Traceroute, Speed Test, Survey and Spectrum Analysis. Ping Ping test function is used to test the connectivity and reachability between the device and the target host so as to locate the network malfunctions. Destination IP/Domain Enter the IP address of the destination node for Ping test.
Chapter 9 Tools Packet Size Enter the number of data bytes to be sent. It can be 4-472 bytes and the default is 64. Traceroute Tracertroute function is used to tracks the route packets taken from source on their way to a given target host. When malfunctions occur in the network, you can troubleshooting with traceroute utility. Destination IP/Domain Enter the destination IP address or the Domain name.
Chapter 9 Tools Test Result Displays the data streams that the device is transmitting (TX) and receiving (RX). Client The side to initiatively launch the test request. The client side can configure parameters including server’s IP, parallel and direction. Server The side to passively accept the test request. Server IP The IP address of the server. Parallel The number of simultaneous connections to make to the server. It ranges from 1 to 20 and the default value is 10.
Chapter 9 Tools Survey BSSID Displays the BSSID of other APs surveyed by this device. SSID Displays the SSID of other APs surveyed by this device. MAXtream Displays the MAXtream capability of other APs surveyed by this device. Device Name Displays the names of other APs surveyed by this device. SNR (dB) Displays the Signal Noise Ratio (Unit: dB) of other APs surveyed by this device. Signal/Noise (dBm) Displays the signal and noise value (Unit: dBm) of other APs surveyed by this device.
Chapter 9 Tools Spectrum Analysis Spectrum Analysis can help you to choose the proper channel/frequency. Through the spectrum analysis you can learn the distribution of the radio noise and intelligently select the channel/frequency in low noise. 1. Click Spectrum Analysis in the tools’ drop-down list, the following window will pop up to remind you that all wireless connections will be lost during spectrum analysis. Click Yes and you will then get into Spectrum Analysis page. 2.
Appendix A Pharos MAXtream TDMA Appendix A: Pharos MAXtream TDMA With the fast expansion of network scale, wireless competition and collisions among CPEs and base stations will be so enormous that the real throughout of the network will drop, resulting in a serious impact on end-user experience. To mitigate these effects, TP-LINK's Pharos series develops MAXtream TDMA Technology. Pharos MAXtream is a proprietary protocol developed on the basis of TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) by TP-LINK.
Appendix B Glossary Appendix B: Glossary Glossary Description ALG (Application Layer Gateway) Application Level Gateway (ALG) is application specific translation agent that allows an application on a host in one address realm to connect to its counterpart running on a host in different realm transparently. ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Internet protocol used to map an IP address to a MAC address.
Appendix B Glossary I L Glossary Description ICMP (Internet Control Messages Protocol) Network layer Internet protocol that reports errors and provides other information relevant to IP packet processing. Internet Largest global Internetwork, connecting tens of thousands of networks worldwide and having a “culture” that focuses on research and standardization based on real-life use. IP (Internet Protocol) Network layer protocol in the TCP/IP stack offering a connectionless Internetwork service.
Appendix B Glossary S T Glossary Description SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) SMTP is an Internet standard for electronic mail (e-mail) transmission SSH (Secure Shell Protocol) SSH is a network protocol that allows data to be exchanged using a secure channel between two networked devices. SSID A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network.
Appendix B Glossary Glossary Description WAN (Wide Area Network) Data communications network that serves users across a broad geographic area and often uses transmission devices provided by common carriers. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or 152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.
