TP-Link 16dBi PharOSUN V1 User Guide

TP-Link 16dBi Manual

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    " " " User Guide " For TP-LINK Pharos Series Products " " " REV1.0.1 1910011568
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    CONTENTS About This Guide ...1 Chapter 1 Overview ...2 Introduction...2 System Requirements ...2 Getting Started ...2 Navigation ...4 Chapter AP Router ...8 AP Client Router (WISP Client) ...8 Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide ...9 Access Point ...9 Client...11 Repeater (Range Extender) ...13 Bridge ...16
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    Wireless Basic Settings...57 Wireless Client Settings ...59 Wireless AP Settings...60 Multi-SSID ...65 Wireless MAC Filtering ...66 Wireless Advanced Settings...67 Chapter 7 Management Tab ...69 System Log ...70 Miscellaneous...71 Ping Watch Dog ...72 Dynamic DNS...73 Web Server ...74 SNMP Agent...
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    service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide support. The 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 http://www.tp-link.com. A Technical Support
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    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
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    Chapter 1 Overview 3." Upon initial login, enter admin in the Username and Password fields, and select the appropriate language from the Language drop-down lists. Check the box next to I agree to these terms of use, and click Login. 4." We recommend you change the device's user name and password
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    Pharos series products.  Quick Setup On Quick Setup Guide, you can quickly configure your device through the step Status Tab displays a summary of the link status information, current values of the The Management Tab configures system management services: System Log, Miscellaneous, Ping Watch
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    Pharos series products support six modes to satisfy to the Installation Guide for hardware connection instruction and Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide for software configuration the adjacent town covered by wired network, ISP (Internet Service Provider) can put up a device in AP mode with trouble. - 5 -
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    Network diagram: Chapter 2 Operation Modes  Scenario 3 Network requirements: Establish wireless network coverage in the campus, community, industrial park or public places to provide wireless access points for wireless users. The device in the network: With the access to campus wired network or
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    Network diagram: Chapter 2 Operation Modes 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 root AP. Network requirements: Repeat wireless signal. The device
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    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
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    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
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    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. We recommend to select WPA-
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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.
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide 4." The Finish page will appear and display what you've configured 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
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    Chapter 3 Quick Setup Guide  PPPoE - If your ISP delivers Internet through phone line and provides you with username and password, 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. - 22 -
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    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
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    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
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    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. - 25 -
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    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. - 26 -
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    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
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    in order to achieve the best performance, users need to adjust the antenna to get the best SNR. Transmit CCQ Displays the wireless Client bandwidth and the theoretically maximum available bandwidth. CCQ reflects the actual link condition.  Radio Status Radio status shows the MAC address, SSID
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    in Access Point and AP Router modes by default. Displays whether the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is enabled or not. Displays the basic service set identification (MAC address) of root AP. Displays the wireless network name of root AP. Displays the data rate at which the device transmits
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    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
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    Chapter 4 Status Tab Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server Displays the Subnet Mask of the WAN. Displays the default gateway. 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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. - 35 -
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    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, click Apply to make the configuration take effect. There
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    , fixed (static) IP address that your ISP assigned. In this type, you should fill in the IP address, Netmask, Gateway IP, and DNS IP address manually, which are specified by your ISP. IP Address Netmask Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Enter the Netmask provided by your ISP. Normally
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    Chapter 5 Network Tab Gateway IP Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP. Primary DNS Enter the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. Secondary DNS Enter alternative DNS IP address if your ISP provides. MTU Size The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet
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    Chapter 5 Network Tab Secondary DNS Enter another DNS IP address provided by your ISP. 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, enter the correct MAC address into this field. The format for
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    Idle Time), the device will disconnect your Internet connection, and you must click Connect manually to access the Internet again. If your Internet connection is expected to remain active all done unless your ISP told you to. Service Name/AC Name Do not change it unless your ISP told you to. - 40 -
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    120. The device will detect Access Concentrator online every interval seconds. If the value is 0, it means not detecting. 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
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    . After a specified period of inactivity (Idle Time), the device will disconnect your Internet connection, and you must click Connect manually to access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection to remain active all the times, enter 0 in the Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter
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    Chapter 5 Network Tab Click Connect to connect immediately. Click Disconnect to disconnect immediately. You can check and control the status of WAN connection on Monitor > Dynamic WAN page. LAN The display of this submenu is different in modes. The page of AP router mode and AP client router (WISP
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    Chapter 5 Network Tab Connection type IP Address Netmask IGMP Proxy DHCP Server Fallback IP DHCP Fallback IP DHCP Fallback Mask Start IP Address End IP Address Default Gateway There is only one LAN Connection type Static in AP Router mode and AP Client Router (WISP Client) mode. While there are
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    Chapter 5 Network Tab Default Domain Primary DNS Secondary DNS Lease Time Address Reservation 192.168.0.254. Enter the domain name of your DHCP server. You can leave the field blank. Enter the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. Please consult your ISP if you don't know the DNS value. The factory
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    Some protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323 and RTSP require ALG (Application Layer Gateway) support to pass through NAT.  FTP ALG - Allows FTP clients and servers to transfer data can be used for setting up public services on your local area network, such as DNS, Email and FTP. A virtual server is
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    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
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    server and port triggering, the application of UPnP doesn't need manual settings. It is more convenient for some applications required unfixed ports opened.  Internal Port - Displays the internal service port number of the local host running the service application.  IP Address - Displays the IP
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    can access your private network over Internet. A virtual private network connection across the Internet is similar to a wide area network (WAN) link between sites. From a user perspective, the extended network resources are accessed in the same way as resources available within the private network
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    ) Attack is to occupy the network bandwidth maliciously by the network attackers or the evil programs sending a lot of service requests to the Host, which incurs an abnormal service or even breakdown of the network. With DoS Protection function enabled, the device can analyze the specific fields of
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    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, select them
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    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
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    Static Routing Chapter 5 Network Tab 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
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    Bandwidth Control Chapter 5 Network Tab 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.
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    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
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    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, click Apply to make the configuration
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    can connect to the device. CPE510/CPE520/WBS510 has a frequency band of 5GHz, supporting 802.11a, 802.11n and 802.11a/n modes. We suggest to set in 11a bandwidth can concentrate higher transmit power, increasing stability of wireless links over long distances. 4. Subject to the channel width of
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    use the slider or manually enter the transmit power value. For WBS210 and WBS510, the maximum transmit power varies according to the antenna gain value. NOTE of Access Point and AP Router. MAXtream is a proprietary technology of TP-LINK for Wi-Fi system. It is based on TDMA (Time Division Multiple
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    AP WDS Security Mode You can enter the SSID of the specific AP manually to connect to it or directly survey all the APs around by clicking fields can be transparently forwarded at the link layer. In a WDS network, it is necessary that the root AP supports forwarding of data frames four address
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    32 characters to name your wireless network. The default SSID is TP-LINK_Outdoor_xxxxxx (xxxxxx is the last six characters of the MAC address of If SSID Broadcast is not enabled, hosts must enter the AP's SSID manually to connect to this AP. Security Mode Select the security mode of wireless
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    Chapter 6 Wireless Tab RADIUS MAC Authentication Auth Server IP Auth Server Port Auth Server Key Accounting Server Acct Server IP Acct Server Port Acct Server Key With this option checked, you can authenticate clients using their MAC addresses on your RADIUS authentication server. Remember to log
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    or AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request. AES is more secure than TKIP and TKIP is not supported in 802.11n mode. We recommend you select AES as the encryption type. PSK Password Configure the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK password with ASCII or
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    ) or AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request. AES is more secure than TKIP and TKIP is not supported in 802.11n mode. We recommend you select AES as the encryption type. Auth Server IP Enter the IP address of the RADIUS authentication
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    box of show. 4." WEP: Based on the IEEE 802.11 standard, this encryption is less safe than the above two modes. The WEP are not supported in 802.11n mode. Auth Type Key Format Key Selected WEP Key Key Type Select the Auth type of the WEP security on the drop
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    -SSID function of the device is enabled, its VLAN function is enabled at the same time. It can work together with switches supporting 802.1 Q VLAN and supports maximum four VLANs. The device adds different VLAN tag to the clients which connect to the corresponding wireless network. The clients with
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    Chapter 6 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless MAC Filtering function uses MAC addresses to determine whether one host can access the wireless network or not. Thereby it can effectively control the user access in the wireless network. This function is available in all modes except the client
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    this device serves as an AP, the value is the distance between the farthest client and this AP. You can manually enter the value or enable the Auto option.  Manual: Enter the distance manually in the input box. The value is limited to 0-200km, and we recommend you set the value to 110
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    Chapter 6 Wireless Tab RTS Threshold When the RTS threshold is activated, all the stations and APs follow the Request to Send (RTS) protocol. When the station is to send packets, it will send a RTS to AP to inform the AP that it will send data. After receiving the RTS, the AP notice other stations
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    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
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    Chapter 7 Management Tab If you have made any change of the parameters, 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
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    you can set the device how and when to send the log to the specified mailbox. Miscellaneous Discovery Enable the function to let TP-LINK Pharos Control software discover the device. With its main function to centralize monitoring and managing network devices in the network platform, Pharos Control
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    Chapter 7 Management Tab CDP PoE Passthrough With this function enabled, this device can share its information with the neighboring devices that support CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol, a device discovery protocol developed by Cisco). When enabled, the device allows Power over Ethernet (PoE) power
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    must work with DDNS server. Please register an account to DDNS service provider (NO-IP, Dyndns or Comexe) before using this function. Service Provider Dynamic DNS Select your DDNS service provider from the available DDNS service providers including NO-IP (www.no-ip.com), Dyndns (www.dyndns.com
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    Chapter 7 Management Tab  Connection Status -Displays the connection status between this device and the DDNS server. 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
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    the circumstance of network working normally, SNMP can play a part in statistics, configuration and testing. When networks have troubles, SNMP can detect and restore these troubles. Configuring this device as SNMP Agent, it can receive and process the management message from the network management
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    as the shared password of the network hosts group. Thus, for the safety, we suggest modifying the default community name before enabling the SNMP Agent service. If the field of community is blank, the SNMP Agent will not respond to any community name. SSH Server The SSH Server function allows users
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    Tab Remote Management Enable the function to let TP-LINK Pharos Control software manage the device remotely. RSSI 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
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    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, click Apply to make the
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    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 Language Customize the name of the device. Displays the default language in the web management page is English. Location Longitude and latitude
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    Chapter 8 System Tab Current User Name Current Password New User Name New Password Confirm New Password Displays the current user name. Enter the current password for the user account. Check the Show box to display what you've entered. Enter the new user name for the user account. Enter the new
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    8 System Tab Date Time NTP Server 1 NTP Server 2 Get GMT Synchronize PC's Clock Daylight Saving Time 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. Specify the
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    update can improve the function of the device. Firmware version Upload Firmware Displays the current firmware version. Please visit TP-LINK website www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/ to download the latest firmware. The system configuration can be preserved while the device is updated with a new
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    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
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    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
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    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 Traceroute Max TTL Enter the destination IP address or the Domain name. Click Start, the device will
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    Chapter 9 Tools Test Result Client Server Server IP Parallel Direction Testing Displays the data streams that the device is transmitting (TX) and receiving (RX). The side to initiatively launch the test request. The client side can configure parameters including server's IP, parallel and direction
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    Survey Chapter 9 Tools BSSID SSID MAXtream Device Name SNR (dB) Signal/Noise (dBm) Channel Security AP Count Refresh Displays the BSSID of other APs surveyed by this device. Displays the SSID of other APs surveyed by this device. Displays the MAXtream capability of other APs surveyed by this
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    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
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    automatically adjust their connections according to AP's MAXtream capability. NOTE: Pharos MAXtream is a non-standard Wi-Fi protocol that is only compatible with TP-LINK's Pharos series products. Please notice that you will not be able to connect other Wi-Fi devices to an AP with MAXtream enabled
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    in wireless networks, which is used for radar avoidance and is supported by the novel IEEE 802.11h wireless local area network standard. one local host to be exposed to the Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DNS (Domain Name Server) An Internet
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    protocol in the TCP/IP stack offering a connectionless Internetwork service. IP provides features for addressing, type-ofservice specification, in a single building or other geographically limited area. Standardized data link layer address that is required for every port or device that connects
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    be exchanged using a secure channel between two networked devices. A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying data transmission. Common name for the suite of protocols to support the construction of worldwide Internet works. TCP and IP are the
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    also called Wireless LAN (WLAN) and Wi-Fi). This certification warrants interoperability between different wireless devices. WISPs are Internet service providers with networks built around wireless networking. The technology used ranges from commonplace Wi-Fi mesh networking or proprietary equipment
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User Guide
For TP-LINK Pharos Series Products
REV1.0.1
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