The TP-Link CPE510 is a robust and high-performance outdoor CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) designed for long-range wireless connectivity over 5 GHz. With a built-in directional 13 dBi dual-polarized antenna and support for up to 300 Mbps throughput, it is ideal for Point-to-Point (PtP), Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP), or outdoor wireless extension uses.
Housed in a weather-resistant enclosure, the CPE510 can operate in harsh outdoor conditions (from –30 °C to +70 °C), while features like 6 kV lightning protection, 15 kV ESD protection, and IPX5 rating make it ready for real-world deployment. It supports multiple operation modes (AP, client, bridge, repeater, WISP) and is manageable via TP-Link’s Pharos Control software for central control of multiple units.
Thanks to its advanced Pharos MAXtream TDMA technology, the CPE510 reduces collisions and latency in dense networks, enabling more stable throughput in large-scale deployments.
Built-in 13 dBi Dual-Polarized Directional Antenna — 2×2 MIMO design for stronger directional signal coverage
Adjustable Transmit Power — Up to 23 dBm (200 mW) with fine 1 dBm steps
Long-Range Coverage — System optimizations support reliable links beyond 15 km in ideal conditions
Pharos MAXtream TDMA Technology — Time-Division Multiple Access helps mitigate interference, collisions, and latency in dense deployments
Multiple Operation Modes — AP, Client, Bridge, Repeater, AP Router, AP Client Router (WISP)
Centralized Management via Pharos Control — Allows unified configuration, monitoring, and firmware updates across multiple devices
Rugged Outdoor Design — IPX5-rated, weatherproof housing, lightning and ESD protection (6 kV / 15 kV)
Passive PoE Support — Power and data over Ethernet (16–27 VDC) up to 60 m cable length + remote reset through PoE adapter
Advanced Wireless Features — Auto channel selection, DFS, transmission power control, WDS, multi-SSID & VLAN tagging in AP mode, MAC filtering, SSID broadcast control, etc.
Monitoring & Diagnostic Tools — Spectrum analyzer, throughput monitor, signal quality indicators, ping/traceroute, etc.
Here is a detailed technical breakdown:
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11a / 802.11n (Pharos MAXtream TDMA when enabled) |
| Frequency | 5.15 GHz to 5.85 GHz (region-dependent) |
| Max Data Rate | 300 Mbps (40 MHz channel) Also supports: 144.4 Mbps (20 MHz), 72.2 Mbps (10 MHz), 36.1 Mbps (5 MHz) |
| Antenna | Built-in 13 dBi 2×2 dual-polarized directional antenna Beamwidth: ~45° (H-Plane) / ~30° (E-Plane) |
| Transmit Power | Up to 23 dBm (200 mW), adjustable in 1 dBm steps |
| Processor & Memory | Qualcomm Atheros enterprise 560 MHz CPU; 64 MB DDR2 RAM; 8 MB Flash |
| Interface | 1 × 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (PoE in) Grounding terminal Reset button |
| Power Supply | Passive PoE (16–27 V DC) via LAN port Remote reset via PoE adapter Max power draw ~10.5 W |
| Protection & Enclosure | 6 kV Lightning Protection, 15 kV ESD IPX5 weatherproof housing ASA-stabilized plastic material |
| Operating Conditions | –30 °C to +70 °C (–22 °F to 158 °F) Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 224 × 79 × 60 mm (approx.) |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Package Contents | Outdoor CPE unit, 24 V 1 A Passive PoE adapter, mounting straps, power cord, installation guide |
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