TP-Link 16dBi CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide
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- TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 1
Installation Guide Outdoor CPE CPE210 / CPE220 / CPE510 / CPE520 - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 2
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03 Site Consideration 03 Connection and Installation 05 Lightning & ESD Protection 06 Software Configuration 08 Logging into the PharOS 08 Configuration for Typical Applications 10 Antenna Alignment 12 Specifications 13 FAQ 14 - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 4
Overview TP-LINK's Pharos series outdoor CPEs are dedicated to outdoor wireless network solutions. This guide is applicable to products including CPE210, CPE220, CPE510 and CPE520. • Package Contents LAN1 LAN0 POWER Power Cord Installation Guide Pharos CPE Passive PoE Adapter Pole Mounting - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 5
• Panel Layout Pharos CPE: Grounding Shielded Ethernet Port Shielded Ethernet Port Terminal LAN0 (Passive PoE in) LAN1 Passive PoE Adapter: RESET Power LED The Power LED indicates the status of the electric current: green (0~0.8A), red (0.8A~1A). 02 - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 6
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 - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 7
• Orientation Install the CPE devices with the front facing the intended signal receiving devices. You can orient the devices with the assistance of Google Maps, GPS and some landmarks according to the horizontal beamwidth listed below. Models CPE210 Horizontal Beamwidth 65° CPE220 60° CPE510 - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 8
2. Connection and Installation Please connect and install the device as shown in the figure below. 5734 MADE IN CHINA IC:8853A-CPE510 FCC ID:TE7CPE510 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 9
3. Lightning & ESD Protection Proper grounding is extremely important for outdoor devices. By using shielded CAT5e (or above) cable with ground wire for the connection and the provided PoE adapter (method 1 ), you can effectively eliminate ESD attacks. If you use the general CAT5e cable for the - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 10
Sheath Twisted Pair Ground Wire Cable Shield Secondary Cable Shield Shielded RJ45 Connector Shielded CAT5e (or above) Cable with Ground Wire 07 - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 11
Software Configuration This chapter introduces the login to the PharOS Web Interface and the software configurations. 1. Logging into the PharOS 1. Before accessing the PharOS Web Interface, you need to assign a static IP address 192.168.0.X (X ranges between 2 and 253, e.g. 192.168.0.10) to your - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 12
3. Enter admin for both User Name and Password, then select your Language from the drop-down list. Read and agree the terms of use, then click Login. 4. Change the default User Name and Password to protect your CPE. Let's start configuring the CPE. For subsequent logins, use the new username and - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 13
Applications The typical topology is as follows. A wireless bridge is built between two locations that are far from each other. Follow the instructions below to configure the Access Point and the Client. Computer IP camera Access Point LAN: 192.168.0.254 Client LAN: 192.168.0.2 Configure - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 14
3. LAN Settings: Change the IP Address to 192.168.0.X (X ranges between 2 and 253), the same subnet with the access point, and click Next. 4. Wireless Client Settings: a. Click Survey and select the SSID of the Access Point in the AP list, then click Connect. b. Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK from the - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 15
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. Adjust the direction of the CPE until the device reaches the highest SNR. WISP WISP 12 - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 16
Up to 6kV -30℃ ~70℃ (-22 ℉ ~158 ℉ ) 10% ~ 90 % CE, FCC, RoHS, IPX5 WIRELESS FEATURES Models CPE210 CPE220 CPE510 CPE520 Antenna Gain 9dBi 12dBi 13dBi 16dBi Horizontal Beamwidth/ Elevation Beamwidth2 65°/ 35° 60°/ 30° 45°/ 30° 45°/ 30° 802.11 Standards 11b/g/n 11b/g/n 11a/n 11a/n Note - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 17
FAQ Q1. How to restore the CPE to its factory default settings? With the CPE powered on, press and hold the RESET button on the CPE or the Remote Reset button on the passive PoE adapter for about 8 seconds until the Wireless Signal Strength LEDs flash. Method 1: Method 2: RESET Button Press & hold - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 18
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 - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 19
and receive their own frames, which greatly reduces the chance of collision. 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. Q4. How - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 20
Stop. Note that the relatively low and continuous part of the average curve indicates less radio noise. Here, we use the figure below as an example. CPE510 and CPE520 have a select box of Frequency Range at the top-left corner. Select the required range and then click Start. When choosing channel/ - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 21
. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 22
. • 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. • Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of - TP-Link 16dBi | CPE520 V1.1 Installation Guide - Page 23
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to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2016 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Website: http://www.tp-link.com Tel: +86 755 26504400 E-mail: [email protected] 7106506047 REV1.0.3
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Installation Guide
Outdoor CPE
CPE210 / CPE220 / CPE510 / CPE520