Tp-Link Outdoor 2.4Ghz CPE220

he TP‑Link CPE220 is a 2.4 GHz, 300 Mbps, 12 dBi outdoor CPE (Customer Premise Equipment), purpose-built for point-to-point (PtP) and point-to-multipoint (PtMP) wireless connections—ideal for outdoor Wi‑Fi coverage, video surveillance links, or bridging networks across distances .

Key Hardware Specifications

• Processor & Memory: Qualcomm Atheros 560 MHz CPU, with 64 MB DDR2 RAM and 8 MB flash.

• Ethernet Ports:

  • LAN0: 10/100 Mbps (for Passive PoE In).

  • LAN1: 10/100 Mbps (PoE Passthrough) .

• Power: Passive PoE supported, up to 60 m via the included adapter .

• Durability: IPX5 waterproof, ASA-enclosure, with 15 kV ESD and 6 kV lightning protection, plus a grounding terminal .

• Operating Conditions: −30 °C to +70 °C (−22 °F to +158 °F); storage down to −40 °C.

• Dimensions & Power Use: Roughly 276 × 79 × 60 mm; max power consumption ~10.8 W .

Wireless Capabilities

• Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n.

• Speed: Up to 300 Mbps (with 40 MHz channel), lower speeds with narrower channels.

• Transmission Power: Up to 30 dBm (1 W), adjustable in 1 dBm steps .

• Antenna: Built-in 12 dBi dual-polarized directional MIMO antenna; beamwidth ~60° H-plane / 30° E-plane .

• Range: Tested to cover 13 km+, making it suited for long-range deployments.

• MAXtream TDMA: Pharos MAXtream TDMA technology reduces collision and latency in dense networks .

Software & Management

• Operational Modes: Can operate as AP, Client, Bridge, Repeater, AP Router, AP Client Router (WISP) .

• Channel Width: Selectable among 5/10/20/40 MHz with automatic channel selection–.

• Security Options: WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA‑PSK/WPA2‑PSK, MAC filters, SSID control, VLAN tagging, and other advanced wireless tuning .

• Management Tools:

  • Pharos Control: Centralized multi-device management software.

  • Built-in diagnostics: Spectrum analyzer, speed test, ping/traceroute, throughput monitoring .

  • Other features: HTTP/HTTPS web UI, SNMP v2c, SSH, DDNS, system log, watchdog, IGMP optimization .

Real-World Experience

A user on Reddit described reliability issues when using the CPE220 as a bridge in cold weather—sporadic disconnections mitigated only by resetting it. Switching to an alternative (Ubiquiti NanoStation) resolved the issue for them . It highlights the importance of environmental tolerance and firmware stability, particularly in variable climates.

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