Tips for TP LINK Long Range CPE (CPE210)
Tips for TP LINK Long Range CPE (CPE210)
Have you tried using something comparable? I know a friend’s setup isn’t strong enough to reach the metal shop 100 feet away. You might consider connecting from the ISP modem via one device on the roof of their house and another on the roof or inside the shop.
It looks like it should function properly. However, being just 100 feet away keeps it well under the 5 km requirement.
I'm considering putting one at the modem in the house and another at the shop. Will the second one serve as the AP for the shop?
They seem to be Peer to Peer connections. You linked the device at the shop to a Switch and an Access Point.
They'll arrive tomorrow and I'll set them up, making sure to keep everyone updated. I've done some extra research to gain a clearer picture, and I think the second CPE can be set up as an AP. If not, I'll connect the Ethernet cable to a budget wireless router to act as an AP for the shop. It won't be for heavy gaming or downloads—just basic music and video streaming will suffice. Thanks for your feedback. I'll follow up as soon as the equipment is installed and check how it performs. These units are a solid choice if everything goes well, especially considering the price of just $40/e.
When you follow the instructions, you’ll notice these gadgets can adapt to various situations. The clearest option is setting up a wireless PtP connection with two of them, though you’ll need a switch or a wireless access point at the shop end to distribute the link. These devices are highly flexible—they can act as a single unit to broadcast WiFi over a distance or function as a long-range receiver aimed at the source. Of course, the resulting connection won’t match the speed and reliability of the PtP link described earlier.