TP-LINK CPE510 User Manual
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.
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.
performance in throughput, capacity and latency, which are ideal for Point-to-multipoint applications.
Supports multiple operation modes: Access Point, Client, Repeater (Range Extender), Bridge, AP
Router and AP Client Router (WISP Client).
Router and AP Client Router (WISP Client).
Provides system-level optimization for long-distance wireless transmission.
Supports adjustable transmit power by 1dBm from 0 to 27dBm/500mW.
Supports selectable bandwidth of 5/10/20/40MHz.
Supports easy antenna alignment with Wireless Signal Indicators on Web interface.
Provides Throughput Monitor, Spectrum Analyzer, Speed Test and Ping tools.
Supports discovery and management via Pharos Control application.
System Requirements
Operating system:
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux, or Mac OS X
Web Browser:
Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Apple Safari. IE browsers are not recommended.
Getting Started
To access the PharOS Configuration Interface, perform the following steps:
1.
Configure the Ethernet adapter on your computer with a static IP address on the 192.168.0.x subnet
(for example, IP address: 192.168.0.100 and subnet mask: 255.255.255.0).
(for example, IP address: 192.168.0.100 and subnet mask: 255.255.255.0).
2.
Launch your Web browser. Enter the default IP address of your device in the address field. Press Enter
(PC) or Return (Mac).
(PC) or Return (Mac).
For Example, enter 192.168.0.254 to access the PharOS.
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