TP-Link CPE710 User Manual

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Installation Guide

Outdoor CPE

Get Started with Setup Videos

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Contents

Overview 01

Package Contents 01

Hardware Overview 02

Application Example 04

Hardware Connection 05

Site Consideration 05

Hardware Installation 07

Power Supply 14

Lightning & ESD Protection 15

Installer Compliance Responsibility 16

Software Conguration 17

Logging in to the PharOS 17

Conguration for a Typical Application 18

Antenna Alignment 20

Specications 21

FAQ 22

Overview

TP-Link's Pharos series outdoor CPEs are dedicated to outdoor

wireless network solutions.

Package Contents

Installation Guide

Outdoor CPE

Pharos CPE

Rear Cover

Center Reector Panel Side Reector Panels

(Qty.2)

Mounting Bracket

(For CPE)

Protective Cap

Power CordHexagon Bolts with Wing Nut

and Washer Assemblies

(M6x79)

Metal Strap

Mounting Bracket

(For PoE Adapter)

Passive PoE Adapter Installation Guide

ST3×16 Self-tapping Screws

(Qty.2)

D3×28 Plastic Wall Anchors

(Qty.2)

Four M2.5*8 Combination Screws

with M2.5*2 Nuts

(QTY.4)

(Only for CPE710)

Hardware Overview

• Bottom View

Reflector Assembly

Securing Arms

Bubble Level

Mounting Bracket

Rear Cover

Metal Strap

• Panel Layout

On:

A device is connected to the ETHERNET port,

but there is no activity.

Flashing: A device is connected to the

ETHERNET port and is active.

On: The CPE is powered on.

On: The wireless function is enabled.

RESET

Press and hold for 5 seconds to reset the CPE to

its factory defaults.

ETHERNET

The port is used to connect to the POE port of

the provided PoE adapter for both data

transmission and power supply through Ethernet

cabling.

• Passive PoE Adapter

Power LED

On: The CPE is powered on.

Off: The CPE is powered off.

Remote Reset

Press and hold for about 5 seconds to reset

the CPE to its factory defaults.

Application Example

The CPE device with the reector installed provides outdoor

network access over long distances for point-to-point

applications.

The CPE device without the reector installed provides outdoor

-to-indoor Wi-Fi coverage with the Feed only mode.

Hardware Connection

Site Consideration

• Mounting Height

Ensure a clear line of sight between the wireless devices for

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.

Line of Sight

Side View

• Orientation

Install the CPE devices and make sure that they point towards

the devices that will receive the signal. You can orient the devices

with the help of Google Maps, GPS and some landmarks. The

horizontal bandwidth of CPE605/CPE710 is 7°.

shenzhen

Line of Sight

Horizontal

Beamwidth

Hardware Installation

installed by a certied professional. Installers must abide by local

rules and regulations in terms of legal frequency channels, output

power, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

1. Attach the Side Reector Panels to the Center Reector Panel

as follows:

a. Insert the two mounting studs on the Center Reector Panel

into the large opening of the slots on the Side Reector Panel.

b. Slide the Side Reector Panel until the mounting studs are

positioned over the narrow opening of the slots, and the top

edges of the panels should be aligned when done.

c. Repeat step a and step b to attach the other Side Reector

Panel.

d. Attach the Side Reector Panels to the Center Reector Panel

more securely using four M2.5*8 combination screws with

M2.5*2 nuts (only provided with CPE710).

2. Attach the Rear Cover to the reector assembly as follows:

a. While holding the reector assembly, align the raised edges

on the back with the Securing Arms of the Rear Cover, and

align the Snap Hooks on the Rear Cover with the slots on the

Center Reector Panel.

b. Attach the Rear Cover to the reector assembly. Press upon

the Rear Cover at the four positions marked in the diagram

below in sequence until it locks into place.

WARNING:To avoid damage, do not place the panels on a at

surface or push down on it.

3. Insert the Pharos CPE into the Rear Cover until the CPE locks

into place.

4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Pharos CPE.

a. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.

Note: The length of the Ethernet cable is up to *60m for steady

power supply.

* Power supply distances are based on test results under

normal usage conditions. Actual power supply distance

will vary as a result of 1) AP status, including transmit

power, connected devices and network trac and 2) cable

properties, including type and texture.

b. Attach the Protective Cap to the Rear Cover

5. Attach the Mounting Bracket to the Rear Cover until the grooves

on the Mounting Bracket are positioned over the pins on the

Rear Cover.

6. Secure the Mounting Bracket to the Rear Cover using M6x79

Hexagon Bolts with Wing Nut and Lock Washer Assemblies.

7. Attach the CPE assembly to the pole using the metal Strap.

a. Open the Mental Strap and feed it through the two slots of

the Ball joint Mount.

b. Wrap the metal strap around the pole. Use a socket wrench or

screwdriver to turn the screw clockwise and securely fasten

the strap to the pole.

Note: Suitable pole diameters range from 15mm to 70mm.

8. Adjust the azimuth and elevation angle of the CPE device to

achieve maximum signal strength.

Power Supply

• Connecting the PoE Adapter

Connect the devices as shown in the gure below.

PoE LAN

Ethernet cable

length up to 60m

• Mounting the PoE Adapter (Optional)

Note: To ensure the passive PoE adapter is attached most

securely, it is recommended to install the adapter with the

Ethernet port facing upward.

1. Drill two holes on the wall

and insert the plastic wall

anchors into the the holes.

Secure the mounting

bracket to the wall.

2. Attach the passive PoE

adapter to the mounting

bracket by sliding the adapter

in the direction of the arrows

until it locks into place.

Lightning & ESD Protection

Proper grounding is extremely important for outdoor devices.

By using shielded CAT5e (or above) cable with ground wire and

the provided PoE adapter, you can eectively eliminate ESD

attacks.

CPE

PoE Adapter with

Earth Ground

Shielded CAT5e (or above)

Cable with Ground Wire

Grounded 3-wire

Power Outlet

Twisted Pair

Ground Wire

Secondary Cable Shield

Cable Shield

Sheath

Installer Compliance Responsibility

Devices must be professionally installed and it is the professional

installer’s responsibility to make sure the device is operated within

local rules and regulations.

Since TP-Link’s Pharos outdoor CPE can be paired with a variety

of antennas, the Antenna and Transmit Power elds are provided

to the professional installer to assist in meeting regulatory

requirements.

Refer to Antenna and Transmit Power elds to make sure the devices are

operated within local rules and regulations.

Software Conguration

This chapter introduces the login to the PharOS Web Interface

and the software congurations.

Logging in to 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 computer.

2. Open a web browser, type http://192.168.0.254 into the

address eld and press Enter (Windows) or return (Mac). It is

recommended to use the latest version of Google Chrome,

Firefox or Safari.

192.168.0.254

3. Enter admin for both User Name and Password, then select

the Language from the drop-down list. Read and agree to the

4. Change the default User Name and Password for security

purposes. You can then start to congure your CPE.

Note: For subsequent logins, use the new username and

password.

For more congurations, please visit

https://www.tp-link.com/support to download the User Guide of

Pharos products in the download center.

Conguration for a Typical Application

The typical topology is as follows: Multiple wireless bridges

are built among the access point and the clients. Follow the

instructions below to congure the Access Point and the Clients.

For simplicity, we will take one wireless bridge as an example.

Access Point

Client

• Congure the Access Point (AP)

1. Log in to PharOS and go to the Quick Setup page.

2. Operation Mode: Select Access Point and click Next.

3. LAN Settings: Click Next.

4. Wireless AP Settings:

a. Create a new SSID (Network name) for your wireless network.

b. Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for the Security method and

create a PSK Password to protect your AP.

c. Enter the distance between the Access Point and the Client

into the Distance Setting eld.

d. Select the MAXtream checkbox (Refer to Q3 in FAQ for

details about MAXtream), and click Next.

5. Finish: Verify your settings and click Finish to complete the

conguration.

• Congure the Client

1. Log in to PharOS and go to the Quick Setup page.

2. Operation Mode: Select Client and click Next.

3. LAN Settings: Change the IP Address to 192.168.0.X (X ranges

between 2 and 253), the same subnet as 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 Security option, enter

the same PSK password and distance value of the Access

Point, then click Next.

5. Finish: Verify your settings and click Finish to complete the

conguration.

For more congurations, please visit

https://www.tp-link.com/support to download the User Guide of

Pharos products in the download center.

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 the STATUS page of the PharOS Web Interface.

Adjust the direction of the CPE until the

SNR reaches a maximum.

WBS+Antenna

Specications

HARDWARE FEATURES

Interface 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port (for CPE605)

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port (for CPE710)

Button RESET: Restore the device to its factory defaults

Power Supply 24 V passive PoE adapter included

ESD Protection *15 KV

Lightning Protection Up to *6 KV

Operating Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Operating Humidity 10% to 90%

Certication CE, FCC, RoHS, IP65

WIRELESS FEATURES

Antenna Gain 23 dBi

Antenna Beamwidth Azimuth: 7°

Elevation: 9° (for CPE710), 10° (for CPE605)

802.11 Standards 11a/n (for CPE605)

11a/n/ac (for CPE710)

Note: *Estimation is based on shielded CAT5e(or above) cable with an integrated

grounding wire.

FAQ

Q1. How to restore the CPE to its factory default

settings?

Method 1:

With the CPE powered on, press and hold the RESET button on the

CPE for about 5 seconds.

RESET Button:

Press & hold for about 5 seconds

Method 2:

With the CPE powered on, press and hold the Remote Reset button

on the passive PoE adapter for about 5 seconds.

Remote Reset Button:

Press & hold for about 5 seconds

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 gure below.

h = the height of

obstacle at this point

H h+r*(1 40%)

(H is the height of the CPE)

where,

r = Fresnel zone radius in meters

c = 3x108 m/s, speed of light

f = operating frequency of the devices in

d1 & d2 = the distances between the

point and the devices in meters

For example, assume d1 is 2 km, d2 is 8 km, and f is 2.4 GHz, then

r would be 14.142 m. Considering a toleration of 40%, allowable

radius would be 8.485 m. Assume h is 10 m, then the result of the

minimum mounting height based on this point would be 18.485 m.

Similarly, calculate the results based on all the points where there are

obstacles, and the maximum value would be the nal result.

For more information, please refer to:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresnel_zone

Q3. What is Pharos MAXtream?

Pharos MAXtream is a proprietary protocol developed on the basis

of Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) by TP-Link.

The MAXtream technology has the following advantages:

• Eliminates hidden node collisions and improves channel eciency.

• Lower latency, higher throughput, larger network capacity and

more stability.

• Improves the QoS for video, voice and sound data stream.

By dividing the timing of transmission into different time slots,

MAXtream allows the Pharos devices to transmit in rapid succession,

one after another, each using its own time slot to transmit 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 can I use Spectrum Analysis to nd the

appropriate channel for the devices?

1. Log in to PharOS, click Spectrum Analysis in the tools drop-down

list, a window will pop up to remind you that all wireless connections

will be lost during spectrum analysis. Click Ye s to continue to the

Spectrum Analysis page.

2. Click Start, the Pharos will begin to analyze the power of frequency.

Observe the curves for a period of time, and then click 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.

3. When choosing channel/frequency, you should avoid the spectrum

with large radio noise. In this example, the recommended channel/

frequency is 112/5560 MHz.

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, re, humidity or hot environments.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.

• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.

• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.

• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.

• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily

accessible.

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