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TP-Link CPE510 Outdoor WiFi CPE Station 5 GHz 300 Mbps 13 dBi (built-in antenna)

Tested beyond 2 km, this outdoor link is fine-tuned with the spectrum analyser and the antenna alignment aid. Five operating modes, from simple client to WISP router.

  • Link tested beyond 2 km
  • Dual-polarised 2x2 MIMO internal antenna
  • Five modes: access point, client, repeater, router and WISP client router
  • Pharos MAXtream TDMA technology
  • 802.11a/n standard on the 5.15-5.85 GHz band
  • 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port with PoE input
  • Passive PoE adapter included, up to 60 m of cable
  • 6 kV lightning and 15 kV ESD protection
  • IPX5 certified outdoor housing
  • Spectrum analyser and antenna alignment aid
  • Centralised management with the Pharos Control software
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Product overview

The TP-Link CPE510 outdoor CPE brings professional-grade performance to outdoor Wi-Fi networks. With point-to-multipoint connectivity, a 13dBi directional antenna and adjustable transmit power, it handles long-range links of more than 2 km. Its MAXtream TDMA technology optimises network throughput and capacity. Its centralised management software, Pharos Control, makes it easy to manage all compatible devices.

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Technical specifications

Technical specifications
Package contentsOutdoor CPE, 24 V 0.5 A passive PoE adapter, pole-mounting straps, AC power cord, installation guide
IP protection ratingIPX5, outdoor-stabilised ASA plastic enclosure
Electrostatic discharge protection15 kV against electrostatic discharge, 6,000 V against lightning
Product typeOutdoor CPE station, built-in radio and directional antenna
Internal memory64 MB DDR2 RAM, 8 MB flash memory
Interfaces1 shielded 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port (LAN0, passive PoE input), 1 grounding terminal, 1 reset button
Supported WAN technologyStatic, dynamic, PPPoE, L2TP or PPTP WAN; static, dynamic or DHCP LAN
Network standardsIEEE 802.11a/n, Pharos MAXtream disabled
Proprietary link protocolPharos MAXtream TDMA mode
Maximum channel width5/10/20/40 MHz selectable
Maximum Wi-Fi throughput per bandUp to 300 Mbps on a 40 MHz channel, 144 Mbps at 20 MHz, 72.20 Mbps at 10 MHz and 36.10 Mbps at 5 MHz, dynamic data rates
Management modesPharos Control app, HTTP/HTTPS web management, system log, SNMP v2c agent, Ping Watch Dog, dynamic DNS, SSH server
Installation and alignment toolsSpectrum analyser, speed test, ping, traceroute, signal strength, noise and CCQ quality indicators
Power consumption13 W maximum; actual consumption may exceed this value with passive PoE depending on cable length
Dimensions (W x D x H)224 x 79 x 60 mm
Technical specifications (continued)
ProcessorQualcomm Atheros AR9350B at 560 MHz, MIPS 74Kc
Operating frequency range5.15 to 5.85 GHz; usable frequencies depend on country regulations
Antennas13 dBi dual-polarised 2x2 MIMO internal directional antenna
Antenna beamwidth45° in the horizontal plane, 30° in the vertical plane
Stated rangeOver 2 km, field-tested
Security featuresWPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption (AES/TKIP), 64/128/152-bit WEP, SSID broadcast can be enabled, multi-SSID with VLAN tagging in access point mode, MAC address filtering
Power supplyPassive PoE via the LAN0 port, 16 to 27 V DC (pins 4 and 5 positive, 7 and 8 negative); 24 V 0.5 A passive PoE injector included
FirewallSPI firewall, ping blocking, denial-of-service attack protection, access control, static routing, bandwidth control, IP and MAC binding
CertificationsCE, FCC, RoHS and IPX5
Operating temperature-30 to 70 °C
Operating humidity10 to 90% non-condensing
Required operating systemWindows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and 8, macOS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux
Operating modeAccess point, client, AP router, AP client router (WISP client)
Warranty1 year

Specific references

EAN6935364070922

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Frequently asked questions about this product

What throughput can you expect from the CPE510 depending on the channel width you choose?
300 Mbps at 40 MHz, 144.4 at 20 MHz, 72.2 at 10 MHz and 36.1 at 5 MHz. These are radio data rates: since the network port is a 10/100 port, the traffic actually carried over the cable tops out at 100 Mbps. So you choose a wide channel for speed, and a narrow channel for range and stability.
Does the CPE510's lightning protection work whatever the installation?
No: it assumes a proper installation. The 6 kV lightning protection and the 15 kV electrostatic discharge protection are only achieved with correct earthing and a shielded Ethernet cable. The unit also has its own grounding terminal, which must actually be connected.
In which modes can the CPE510 operate?
As an access point, client, repeater, AP router and WISP client router: five roles. The same unit can therefore be used at either end of a link, one configured as an access point on the network side, the other as a client at the subscriber's premises, without ordering two different models.
Does the CPE510 cover a wide enough angle to serve several clients?
Its internal antenna has a 45° azimuth beamwidth with a gain of 13 dBi, which places it halfway between a coverage station and a narrow-beam link antenna. It is therefore suited to point-to-multipoint service over a sector, whereas 23 dBi models only target a single point.
Can you restart the CPE510 without climbing onto the roof?
Yes. The PoE injector, which stays in the equipment room, has its own remote reset button: a single press is enough to restart the outdoor unit. That is precisely the point of a cable run of up to 60 metres between the injector and the CPE.
What is in the CPE510 box?
The CPE, its 24 V passive PoE injector, the pole-mounting straps, the power cord and the installation guide. The injector measures 110 × 57 × 33.5 mm and has two ports: one that sends power and data to the CPE, the other for data only, to be connected to the network.
What cable length can the CPE510 handle between the injector and the unit?
Up to 60 metres. The unit accepts a voltage of between 16 and 27 V DC, which gives it headroom against the voltage drop of a long cable. Its power consumption reaches 13 W at most, and rises slightly with the length of the cable, as the cable dissipates part of the energy it carries.
What tools are available to set up a CPE510 link?
The interface includes a spectrum analyser, an antenna alignment tool, a speed test, ping and traceroute. On top of that come permanent indicators of signal strength, noise and transmission quality, plus CPU and memory monitoring: everything you need to aim and troubleshoot without bringing any measuring equipment.
Can you broadcast several separate networks from a CPE510?
Yes, with multi-SSID and VLAN tagging — but in access point mode only. Configured as a client or as a WISP router, the unit loses this capability. It is a constraint to be aware of before designing an addressing plan that would rely on network separation at each end of the link.
Over what distance has the CPE510 been tested?
More than 2 km, in testing. Transmit power goes up to 27 dBm, adjustable in 1 dBm steps, across the 5.15-5.85 GHz band. The frequencies that can actually be used and the permitted power, however, depend on the regulations in force in the country where the device is deployed.
What is the CPE510's enclosure made of, and what is its water-resistance rating?
Outdoor-stabilised ASA plastic, rated IPX5: resistance to water jets is certified, dust protection is not. On a sandy site, a model of the same series rated IP65 offers an extra guarantee on this specific point.
How do you monitor several CPE510 units remotely?
The Pharos Control software discovers devices, monitors their status, updates their firmware and centralises maintenance from a single computer. Each unit also supports web management over HTTP or HTTPS, an SNMP v2c agent, an SSH server, a system log, dynamic DNS and ping monitoring.
Under what conditions can the CPE510 stay installed outdoors?
It withstands up to 70 °C in operation, at 10 to 90% non-condensing humidity, in a flat enclosure measuring 224 × 79 × 60 mm. This compact size limits wind load and lets you strap it to a small-diameter pole without any particular reinforcement.
Is the CPE510 new and under warranty?
Yes, new equipment, with the invoice serving as the warranty document. The model carries the CE, FCC and RoHS markings. The full manufacturer document for the series, including the CPE510 column, is available as a PDF.

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