This is possibly the most economical solution in our country for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint installations. Having installed and operated numerous units of this product for over two years in various cases, I will briefly present my experiences:

- Stable in any weather condition when installed correctly. Note: the manufacturer recommends using shielded S/FTP 5+ category cable, as well as simultaneous grounding.
- Satisfactory speed performance in open areas, even at distances of 10km or more. However, in cases with many neighbors, things can become difficult due to airtime availability, which is an inherent weakness of the communication protocol rather than the device itself.
- In congested conditions, false DFS positives are often given.
- Due to its wide horizontal emission (>60º), it is recommended to use it as an access point (AP) with clients within the available ~60° range using directional antennas (such as CPE610). However, for some reason, the CPE510 was made available in our country early on and at a low price, while the CPE610, which appeared at a non-competitive price, was delayed. As a result, the "marriage" of CPE510/610 has not gained the critical mass one would expect.
- Overall, TP-Link has an issue with releasing new versions of each device it brings to the market, and consequently lacks support for previous generations. In this case, version 1 is officially supported only up to version 2.1.6, which does not provide protection against the KRACK vulnerability of WPA2 encryption. Although the device accepts newer versions, there is no support from the company in terms of support and other related matters.
- Important note: version 1 provides 2 Ethernet ports on the device, with one capable of powering a second device in series or providing network access to an IP camera. Versions 2 and 3 do not have a second Ethernet port, thus losing this capability.
- Following the previous point, sometimes bridging a second CPE510 onto the first with PoE passthrough to the second causes significant CPU load on the first device. The reason for this has not yet been identified, and the manufacturer itself is unable to provide an answer. (Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the subsequent versions of CPE510 v2/3 eliminated the second Ethernet port).
- A disadvantage is that TP-Link, with this product and its subsequent offerings in the European market, currently does not provide any AC capability for higher throughput, and tops out at a maximum of 300mbps (in practice, slightly over 100mbps under ideal conditions).
- There are ways to bypass the requirement for DFS operation (17dB / channel change in case of DFS alert), but such actions go against the rational, legal, and proper use of the device. Be cautious when selecting another country in the corresponding menu, as there are specific channels allowed for use (non-overlapping) within the European Union and within a specific range. Therefore, it is relatively easy to determine if the equipment is being used outside of specifications by the respective authorities.
- Overall, it is an economical solution that seems to withstand the test of time, but it does come with its own problems and a relatively strong lack of support from the manufacturer.