TP-Link CPE210 2.4GHz 300Mbps 9dBi Outdoor CPE

Description

The TP-Link CPE210 2.4GHz 300Mbps 9dBi Outdoor CPE is a cost-effective, robust outdoor wireless solution designed for long-range connectivity in various environments. Operating on the 2.4GHz band with 802.11b/g/n standards, it delivers speeds up to 300Mbps (40MHz, dynamic) using 2×2 MIMO, making it suitable for point-to-point (PtP) and point-to-multipoint (PtMP) applications, such as connecting remote buildings, farms, or warehouses with a range of 5km+ (line-of-sight). The built-in 9dBi 2×2 dual-polarized directional MIMO antenna (65° H-Plane, 35° E-Plane) ensures enhanced signal strength and noise immunity, ideal for outdoor Wi-Fi coverage.

Powered by a Qualcomm Atheros 560MHz CPU (MIPS 74Kc), 64MB DDR2 RAM, and 8MB flash, the CPE210 offers reliable performance. Its IPX5 weatherproof enclosure, made of outdoor ASA-stabilized plastic, includes 15kV ESD protection and 6kV lightning protection, ensuring durability in harsh conditions (-40°C to 70°C). The snap-lock design with a pole-mounting kit simplifies installation and alignment, with a compact form factor (224 × 79 × 60 mm) that resists strong winds. It features one 10/100Mbps LAN port with 16–27V passive PoE (24V/0.5A adapter included), supporting up to 60m cable length for flexible deployment without nearby power sources.

The Pharos Control software enables centralized management, including device discovery, status monitoring, firmware upgrades, and network maintenance from a single PC. The PharOS web-based interface supports advanced configurations like spectrum analysis, speed tests, antenna alignment, and adjustable transmission power (0–27dBm/500mW). TP-Link’s MAXtream TDMA technology enhances throughput, capacity, and latency in PtMP setups, reducing collisions in busy networks. Security features include WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, 64/128/152-bit WEP, SPI firewall, IP/MAC filtering, and DoS protection. The CPE210 supports AP, Client, Bridge, Repeater, AP Router, and AP Client Router (WISP) modes, with 802.1Q VLAN, IGMP Snooping/Proxy, and Static/Dynamic/PPPoE/L2TP/PPTP WAN settings. Reviews praise its affordability ($40–$50), reliable 5km+ range, and 30-minute setup, though precise alignment is needed for optimal performance, and the 2.4GHz band may face interference in crowded areas.

Specifications

• Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz, with Pharos MAXtream disabled)

• Wireless Speed: Up to 300Mbps (40MHz, Dynamic), 144.4Mbps (20MHz), 72.2Mbps (10MHz), 36.1Mbps (5MHz)

• Frequency: 2.4–2.4835GHz (region-dependent)

• Antenna: Built-in 9dBi 2×2 Dual-Polarized Directional MIMO, Beam Width: 65° (H-Plane), 35° (E-Plane)

• Ports: 1× 10/100Mbps Shielded Ethernet Port (LAN0, Passive PoE), 1× Grounding Terminal, 1× Reset Button

• Processor: Qualcomm Atheros 560MHz CPU, MIPS 74Kc

• Memory: 64MB DDR2 RAM, 8MB Flash

• Security: WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (AES/TKIP), 64/128/152-bit WEP, SPI Firewall, IP/MAC Filtering, DoS Protection

• Features: 2×2 MIMO, Pharos MAXtream TDMA, Beamforming, AP/Client/Bridge/Repeater/AP Router/AP Client Router (WISP) Modes, 802.1Q VLAN, IGMP Snooping/Proxy, Static/Dynamic/PPPoE/L2TP/PPTP WAN, ALG, UPnP, Virtual Server, Port Trigger, Bandwidth Control, Distance/ACK Timeout, Beacon Interval, RTS/Fragmentation Threshold, AP Isolation, Short GI, Wi-Fi Multimedia

• Management: Pharos Control (Centralized), PharOS (Web-Based), SNMP v2c, System Log, Ping Watchdog, Dynamic DDNS, SSH Server

• System Tools: Spectrum Analyzer, Speed Test, Ping, Traceroute, Antenna Alignment

• Power Supply: Passive PoE via LAN0 (+4,5pins; -7,8pins), 16–27VDC, 24V/0.5A Adapter

• Power Consumption: 10.5W Max (varies with PoE cable length)

• Dimensions: 224 × 79 × 60 mm (8.8 × 3.1 × 2.4 in)

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

• Operating Humidity: 10%–90% (Non-Condensing)

• Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS, IPX5

• Protection: 15kV ESD, 6kV Lightning

• Enclosure: Outdoor ASA Stabilized Plastic, IPX5 Weatherproof

• Package Contents: CPE210, 24V/0.5A Passive PoE Adapter, Pole-Mounting Straps, AC Power Cord, Quick Installation Guide

• Warranty: 2 Years (region-dependent)