CPE520 - Access Point TP-LINK - Free user manual and instructions

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USER MANUAL CPE520 TP-LINK

Note: The image may differ from the actual product.

Typical Network Topology

■ Managed Mode

Via Centralized Management Software

graph LR
    A["Internet"] --> B["Router Switch"]
    B --> C["Network Switch"]
    C --> D["Outdoor AP"]
    C --> E["Outdoor AP"]
    C --> F["Management Host"]

A computer running the centralized management software, which can be in the same or different subnet with the APs, is used to centrally manage the APs.

You can get the corresponding software from our website http://www.tp-link.com

Via Hardware Controller (for Omada APs)

graph LR
    A["Internet"] --> B["Router Switch"]
    B --> C["Outdoor AP"]
    B --> D["Outdoor AP"]
    B --> E["Hardware Controller"]
    E --> F["Host"]

The hardware controller can be in the same or different subnet with the APs. The management host is used to log in to the hardware controller to centrally manage the APs

■ Standalone Mode

graph LR
    A["Internet"] --> B["Router"]
    B --> C["Switch"]
    C --> D["Outdoor AP"]
    D --> E["Host"]

Hardware Connection

Choose a method to connect your device according to the accessories.

■ Via PoE Switch

Some APs can be powered via the PSE device (such as a PoE switch) which complies with Power Source Class 2 (PS2) or Limited Power Source (LPS) of IEC 62368-1.

Note: Availability depends on the actual product. Please refer to the product specifications.

1p-Link PoE Switch 1 2

■ Via PoE Adapter

Some APs can be powered via the PoE adapter.

Note: Availability depends on the actual product. Please refer to the product specifications.

1 2 PoE LAN 3

Or

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Hardware Installation

1. Choose a method to mount the device.

■ Mounting the Device on a Pole

At the selected site, attach the device to a suitable point of the pole and then approximately align the device to the direction that you have oriented.

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■ Mounting the Device on the Wall (for the product with mounting brackets)

Mount the mounting bracket to the preferred position in the wall Push and slide the device to lock it into place. Then connect the antennas to the device.

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2. Install the waterproof seal. (For certain devices)

Before installing, fit the Ethernet cable through the spiral cover, bracket, and O-ring. Then follow the steps as shown in the picture:

(1) Connect the Ethernet cable to the port.
(2) Fit the O-Ring to the head of the bracket, and screw the bracket to the body of the device.
(3) Fit the Ethernet cable through the seal's slit with the thicker side towards the bracket
(4) Plug the seal to the bracket.
(5) Screw the spiral cover to the bracket.

O-Ring 1 2 4 Bracket Seal 3 5 Spiral Cover

Software Configurations

■ Managed Mode

To configure mass devices via a centralized management software or a wireless controller, please refer to the corresponding User Guide You can download the User Guide from our website http://www.tp-link.com

■ Standalone Mode

To configure a device through a web-based management system, please follow the steps below

1. Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of your device in the address bar and press Enter

Note:

• For Omada APs, you can check the IP address through the product label.

• For other products, the default IP address is 192.168.0.254 and the IP address of your computer should be set as 192.168.0.x ("x" is any number from 1 to 253).

• Enter admin for both User Name and Password for login

• Change the default User Name and Password to protect your device, then start configuring the device.

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Diagram showing a mechanical assembly with a lever and a vertical component, no text or symbols present

Technical diagram showing cable installation and mechanical assembly with labeled components and directional arrows

Pure mechanical diagram showing a lever and shaft assembly without any text, numbers, or symbols

Technical diagram showing mechanical assembly with labeled components and directional arrows, including a schematic view and component layout.

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For technical support, the user guide and other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/, or simply scan the QR code.