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ESTeem MODEL 195Ed USERS MANUAL Manual Revision 1.0 June 2008 Electronic Systems Technology, Inc. ESTeem MODEL 195Ed USERS MANUAL Manual Revision 1.0 Firmware Version 302.8.102 and above June 2008 Prepared by:
Name: Eric P. Marske Title: Product Manager Approved by:
Name: Tom L. Kirchner Title: President Date:
Date:
WARRANTY INFORMATION Electronic Systems Technology, Inc., (dba ESTeem Wireless Modems here after EST) expressly warrants its products as free of manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the date of sale to first user/customer. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND THERE IS EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO OTHER WARRANTY GIVEN BY ANY EMPLOYEE, AGENT, DISTRIBUTOR OR OTHER PERSON WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON EST. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION This manual and the firmware described in it are copyrighted by EST, with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual or the firmware internal to the ESTeem unit may not be copied, in whole or part, without the written consent of EST. Under the law, copying includes translating into another language. EST cannot guarantee that you will receive notice of a revision to the firmware described in the manual, even if you have returned a registration/warranty card received with the product. You should periodically check with your authorized EST dealer or call factory direct. EST and the ESTeem logo are registered trademarks of Electronic Systems Technology, Inc. Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada. All rights reserved. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
EST's liability shall be limited to refunding of purchase price, repair or replacement of product. IN NO EVENT SHALL EST HAVE LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATORY PROFITS. IN NO EVENT SHALL EST BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. In the event that a unit or part requires replacement or factory servicing, the following conditions apply:
a) Customer must obtain from EST an authorized RMA (Return Materials Authorization) number (call 509-735-9092 Customer Support) b) before shipment of product or parts to EST for any reason;
If the whole unit is shipped, it must be in its original carton and shipping components, or a carton and shipping components supplied by EST, or if parts only are shipped, they must be packaged and cushioned so as to prevent damage in transit and shipped freight prepaid;
PRODUCT WILL BE CONSIDERED OUT OF WARRANTY IF:
a) b) c) d) e) If the product is damaged due to improper or abnormal use, abuse, mishandling, accident or improper maintenance or failure to follow operating instruction;
If the product is defective as a result of sand, dirt, or water damage;
If any factory-sealed enclosure has been opened or shows evidence of an attempt to be opened;
If defects or damage are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or unauthorized service;
If the product has had its serial numbers altered or removed. Warranty repair form must be accompanied by proof of user's purchase of unit. Product must be shipped to the manufacturer at the following address:
ADDITIONAL SERVICE:
If EST releases an improvement update to firmware internal to the ESTeem unit during the 90 day period after the unit was purchased by the first user/customer, EST will update the applicable unit with the revised version at no charge other than for UPS handling and shipping to and from your location to the EST factory. Return of any such item must be accompanied with proof of purchase. ESTeem Wireless Modems 415 North Quay Street Building B-1 Kennewick, Washington USA 99336 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Before You Begin Model 195Ed Overview Model 195Ed Configuration Modes Access Point Modes Access Point Repeater Self-Healing Mesh Network Station Mobile Client Modes Serial Applications (Optional) CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS Model 195Ed Access Point Configurations Figure 1: Single Access Point Bridge Diagram Figure 2: Multiple Access Point Bridge Diagram Figure 3: Access Point Router Diagram Figure 4: Access Point Masquerade Diagram Model 195Ed Access Point Repeater with Clients Configurations Figure 5: Access Point Bridge Repeater with Clients Diagram Figure 6: Access Point Router Repeater with Clients Diagram Figure 7: Access Point Masquerade Repeater with Clients Diag. Model 195Ed Building to Building Configurations Figure 8: Building to Building Configuration Diagram Figure 9: Building to Building with Repeater Diagram Figure 10: Building to Building Router Diagram Model 195Ed Complete Wireless Solutions Figure 11: Complete Bridge Network Solutions Diagram Figure 12: Complete Router Network Solutions Diagram Model 195Ed Serial Network Configurations Figure 13: Point to Point Serial Diagram Figure 14: Point to Point with Repeater Serial Diagram Figure 15: Multi-point Serial Diagram Figure 16: Ethernet and Serial Diagram CHAPTER 3 STARTING OUT Overview Quick Start Guide Model 195Ed Hardware Layout Required Hardware Front Panel Overlay Diagram Antenna Port Overview Antenna Configuration Hardware Configuration Diagram
1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-4 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-5 2-5 2-6 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-9 2-9 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-3 Revised: 11 Aug 08 Page 1 EST P/N AA107D TABLE OF CONTENTS ESTeem Discovery Utility Installation Operation Configuring the IP Address Using The RS-232 Interface Installing ESTeem Utility Program Programming Using the RS-232 Port CHAPTER 4 WEB CONFIGURATION Logging Into Web Configuration Manager Web Configuration Manager Top Menu Description Setting ModemID Field Status Menu Description System Log Screen Description Setup Screen Description Advanced Configuration Screen Description Backup Screen Description Restore Screen Description Software Update Description System Reboot Description CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS Programming Example Programming Example #1 Diagram Programming Example #2 Diagram Table 1: Example System Configuration Table Example 1 Plant Network (Access Point Router Repeater) Example 2 Repeater (Access Point Bridge Repeater) Example 3 Remote Building (Access Point Bridge Repeater) Example 4 EtherStation Mode Example 5 Station Router Mode Example 6 Station Masquerade Mode CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS Serial Overview Serial Connections Configuring Second Ethernet Port Serial Configuration
3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-7 3-7 3-7 4-1 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-8 4-8 5-1 5-1 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-13 5-18 5-19 5-21 5-25 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 Revised: 11 Aug 08 Page 2 EST P/N AA107D TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 7 REPEATING FEATURES Overview ESTeem Mesh Network Configuration Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Overview Phases Priority and Path Cost Root Bridge Redundant Backup CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Antenna and Cable Configurations Antenna Diversity Antenna Port Selection Coaxial Cable Attenuation Assembling the AA195PM Outdoor Pole Mounting Kit Model 195Ed Direct Mount Antennas with Surge Protection Model 195Ed Series with External Mount Antenna Model 195Ed External Mount Antenna with Surge Protection Fresnel Zone APPENDIX A FCC-DOC INFORMATION APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS 195Ed Specifications Case Diagram Antenna Specifications APPENDIX C INTERFACE PORTS Ethernet Interface Setting DHCP Server RS-232 Programming Port Pin-Out RS-232 Data Port Pin-Out APPENDIX D RADIO CONFIGURATION Frequency of Operation Setting Data Rates
7-1 7-1 7-1 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-4 7-5 8-1 8-2 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-10 8-11 8-12 8-13 B-1 B-2 B-3 C-1 C-1 C-2 C-2 D-1 D-1 Revised: 11 Aug 08 Page 3 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX E SECURITY APPENDIX F TROUBLESHOOTING Testing Communication Link Viewing RF Data Rates Signal Strength vs Data Rates Setting Maximum Distance Value Troubleshooting Tips APPENDIX G Utilities and Features Using ESTeem Discovery Program Using EtherStation Status Program Setting Local Time 195Ed Configuring Time Server TABLE OF CONTENTS
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--------------------------------------------- G-6 F-1 F-2 F-4 F-6 F-7 Revised: 11 Aug 08 Page 4 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION If using routing protocols, you must be able to identify and configure the network routers, gateways and firewalls BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the ESTeem Model 195Ed Wireless Ethernet Radio Modem! This manual was written to help both the first time and advanced user of the 195Ed configure the radio modem for your application. If this your first time configuring the 195Ed and you would like to get going as soon as possible, we recommend using the 195Ed Quick Start Guide provided with the modem. A copy of the guide is listed in the appendix of this manual for your reference. The ESTeem 195Ed is a very versatile wireless Ethernet networking device. To keep the manual usably short, many of the application descriptions and programming details assume the user has a good working knowledge of the following network concepts:
General Ethernet networking and the configuration of LAN topologies Common Ethernet terminology and acronyms TCP/IP network protocol structure and how to configure TCP/IP networks and subnets How to identify and set the TCP/IP address on your computer Have administrator privileges to the computer and network you are configuring You must be familiar with using web browser software such as Internet Explorer, Netscape or Mozilla If you are unfamiliar with any of the above networking concepts, you may need to contact your network administrator for assistance. MODEL 195Ed OVERVIEW The ESTeem Model 195Ed is a wireless LAN transceiver that can be used to build a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) for line-of-sight distances to 13 miles for fixed base and 5 miles for mobile applications. The 195Ed can provide RF data rates up to 54 Mbps and can have a serial port for legacy RS-232 devices. The Model 195Ed is a very sophisticated networking device that can be configured for multiple modes of operation depending upon the needs of the wireless and wired LAN system. The following configuration modes are provided as an overview of the basic network types, as all possible network configurations can not be listed. For further help in selecting the correct network type, please contact Customer Support at 509-735-
9092. Figure 1- Access Point Bridge Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 08 1-1 EST P/N AA107D MODEL 195Ed CONFIGURATION MODES The Model 195Ed can be configured for multiple modes of operation without any changes to the hardware:
Access Point Modes 1. Access Point Bridge Mode. When the Model 195Ed is configured as an Access Point it will provide a wireless bridge from a hardwired Local Area Network (LAN) to other Model 195Ed modems in client modes. Multiple Access Point Bridge modems can be physically connected to the same network
(LAN) or through a radio link using the Access Point Repeater mode to provide overlapping, seamless Ethernet communication for mobile devices. The ESTeem Model 195Ed in Access Point Bridge mode will pass all network traffic between connected devices including global network broadcasts. See Figure 1. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Figure 2 Repeater Mode Diagram 2. Access Point Router Mode. In this mode the ESTeem Model 195Ed will function as a router between the wired Ethernet network, connect to the 195Eds Ethernet port, and the wireless network of other 195Eds in repeater peer mode. As in all standard router configurations, the wireless and wired Ethernet networks will need to be on separate subnets. To communicate from the wired Ethernet network to devices on the wireless network, a separate router (or the Model 195Ed configured as a router) is required. The 195Ed in Access Point Router mode will pass network traffic for connected devices but will block global network broadcasts from the wired network. This mode of operation should be used instead of the Access Point Bridge mode when a separation between networks is required or the ESTeem is connected to larger LAN Networks that will continuously send global network broadcasts (Figure 2). 3. Access Point Masquerade Mode. The Access Point Masquerade mode is a special use of the Access Point mode where the Model 195Ed will connect multiple clients into a single static IP address on a wired network. Data requests from the wireless network will be processed through the Access Point Masquerade 195Ed, but any request from the wired Ethernet network to devices on the wireless network will be rejected similar to the operation of a firewall. The 195Ed will hide all the IP addresses connected on the wireless link. You should use this mode of operation if Model 195Ed is connected directly to the Internet with a static IP address Revised: 27 Jun 08 1-2 Figure 3- Access Point Masquerade Diagram EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
(DSL, T1, etc.) and you want the wireless clients to access the information through the Model 195Ed (Figure 3). This mode should also be used for attaching the Model 195Ed to a network where few IP addresses are available or a firewall for the wireless clients is required. 4. Access Point Repeater. The Access Point Repeater can be used with any of the above Access Point modes. With this repeater feature enabled, the Model 195Ed Access Points do not have to be hardwired together on the same physical LAN to provide seamless Ethernet communication for roaming clients. In addition to greatly extending the Access Point canopy range, the Model 195Ed will also bridge any Ethernet device or Ethernet network connected to the unit over this same wireless Ethernet network. This mode gives the user the features of a point to multi-point bridge network but also allows Model 195Ed in the Client mode to simultaneously roam under the network canopy. 5. Self-Healing Mesh Network. If multiple Access Point Repeater routes are configured to the same destination ESTeem, the 195Ed will create a self-healing mesh network by automatically re-routing data through alternate paths to reach its destination if the primary path is inoperable. The routing and priority of alternate paths is completely user configurable. See Figure 4. Access Point/Repeater Access Point/Repeater Access Point/Repeater Remote Site Remote Site Client Mode Access Point/Repeater Vehicles Remote Site Access Point/Repeater Access Point/Repeater Remote Site Access Point/Repeater Remote Site Remote Site Main Office Access Point/Repeater Access Point/Repeater Remote Site Remote Site Access Point/Repeater Remote Office Access Point/Repeater Access Point/Repeater Remote Site Remote Site Figure 4 Mesh Network Diagram Station (Client) Modes 6. EtherStation Mode. When the 195Ed is configured in the EtherStation Mode and attached to a single Ethernet Device, the Model 195Ed will emulate a wireless card in functionality for communication as a mobile client. The 195Ed will seamless roam under the radio canopy of Access Point and can provide greatly increased range for mobile Ethernet devices such as vehicles, forklifts, cranes, etc (Figures 1-3). 7. Station Router Mode. The Station Router mode will also function as a client, similar to EtherStation, but will allow multiple Ethernet devices to be connected to a single 195Ed (Figure 3). The 195Ed will function as a router between the wireless client mode and the wired Ethernet devices connected to the Ethernet port. Similar in configuration to the Access Point Router mode, the wireless and wired Ethernet networks will need to be on separate subnets. To communicate from wireless network to devices on the wired Station Router network, a separate router (connected to the Ethernet side of the Access Point) is Revised: 27 Jun 08 1-3 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION required. This mode would be used where multiple Ethernet devices will be connected to a single Model 195Ed in a mobile client application and the connected Ethernet devices will need to be accessible from the Access Points LAN network. 8. Station Masquerade Mode. The Station Masquerade Mode is another mode where multiple devices will be connected to a single ESTeem in a mobile or Client application, but unlike the Station Router mode, the Station Masquerate will consolidate all connected Ethernet devices to a single IP address on the network. The devices connected to the Station Masquerade 195Ed will be able to access information from both the wireless and wired LAN, but will be inaccessible the other way similar in application to a firewall. This mode would be used where multiple Ethernet devices will be connected to a single Model 195Ed in a mobile application and the IP addresses for each device will be hidden from the LAN connected to the Access Point. See Figure 3. 9. Serial Applications. The ESTeem 195Ed can optionally be installed with an RS-232 data port for serial data applications run over the broadband link (Figure 5). The serial over broadband network can be used in a point-to-point or point-to-multi-point application for networking serial (RS-232c) devices, providing serial connections to legacy hardware in a new Ethernet network or providing for high-bandwidth devices (such as Video or Voice over IP) in an existing serial network. Installing the serial port option also provides a second 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port that can be used to connect a second Ethernet device without requiring a HUB/Switch or can be configured as an external Router port. Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode Lin e
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S ig h t P RS-232 Data a t h Remote Site Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode Line-of-Sight Path Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode Line-of-Sight Path RS-232 Data Remote PLC Remote Site & Repeater RS-232 Data ath ht P e-of-Sig Lin Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode RS-232 Data Remote Site Repeater L i n e
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Antennas shown are for illustration purposes. There are many antenna options available depending on your application. Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode RS-232 Data To begin setup of your wireless Ethernet network you must first configure the Model 195Ed for the mode desired. Chapter 2 will show several examples of the different modes of operation to help select the correct mode for your application. Figure 5 Multi-point Serial Diagram Master PLC Revised: 27 Jun 08 1-4 EST P/N AA107D MODEL 195Ed ACCESS POINT BRIDGE DIAGRAMS CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS Figure 1: Single Access Point Bridge Diagram Figure 2: Multiple Access Point Bridge (Overlapping Coverage) Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 08 2-1 EST P/N AA107D MODEL 195Ed ACCESS POINT ROUTER DIAGRAM CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS MODEL 195Ed ACCESS POINT MASQUERADE DIAGRAM Figure 3: Access Point Router Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 08 2-2 EST P/N AA107D Figure 4: Access Point Masquerade Diagram MODEL 195Ed ACCESS POINT REPEATER AND CLIENT CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS Figure 5: Access Point Bridge Repeater with Clients Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 08 2-3 EST P/N AA107D Figure 6: Access Point Router Repeater with Clients Diagram MODEL 195Ed ACCESS POINT REPEATER AND CLIENT CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS (Cont.) CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS Figure 7: Access Point Masquerade Repeater with Clients Diagram MODEL 195Ed BUILDING TO BUILDING CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS Figure 8: Building to Building Configuration Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 08 2-4 EST P/N AA107D MODEL 195Ed BUILDING TO BUILDING CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS (Cont.) CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS Figure 9: Building to Building with Repeater Diagram Figure 10: Building to Building Router Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 08 2-5 EST P/N AA107D MODEL 195Ed COMPLETE BRIDGE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS Figure 11: Complete Bridge Network Solutions Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 08 2-6 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS MODEL 195Ed COMPLETE ROUTER SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS Figure 12: Complete Router Network Solutions Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 08 2-7 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS Figure 13: Point to Point Serial Diagram Figure 14: Point to Point With Repeater Serial Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 08 2-8 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS Figure 15: Multi-point Serial Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 08 2-9 EST P/N AA107D Figure 16: Ethernet and Serial Diagram CHAPTER 3 STARTING OUT OVERVIEW Most configuration of the ESTeem Model 195Ed is completed using the internal Web interface (discussed in detail in Chapter 4), but to access the modem through a web browser requires first setting the TCP/IP address. The TCP/IP address (IP address) is set at the factory for a static Class B (172.16.xxx.xxx - Mask 255.255.0.0) and listed on the ESTeem documentation. If this IP address does not match your network configuration, you will need to use either the ESTeem 195E Discovery program or the RS-232 interface to set the IP address in the 195Ed. QUICK START GUIDE A printed copy of the Model 195Ed Quick Start Guide was provided in the documentation package that arrived with your new ESTeem 195Ed. This guide is an abbreviated step-by-step procedure on configuration of the 195Ed for most Ethernet bridging and Access Point applications. A copy of the Quick Start Guide is provided in Appendix G of this Users Manual for convenience. MODEL 195Ed HARDWARE LAYOUT Unpack the ESTeem Model 195Ed shipping boxes and locate the items contained below for initial configuration. Take a few minutes to inventory your equipment before you proceed. Report any missing or damaged items to Customer Support (509-735-
9092) as soon as possible. Each node in your ESTeem Model 195Eds network may have different hardware components based upon the final installation location (i.e Outdoor, Indoor, Point-to-point or Muti-Point). Antenna types, cable lengths, power supplies may be different, but the following items will be required for basic setup:
Model 195Ed Antenna
(AA01S Displayed) Power Supply
(AA175 Displayed) AA109 Resource Disk
(2) Ethernet Cables Serial Interface Cable
(AA6021.1) Note: Your accessory model numbers may vary from the above, but you will need to locate each of above items to continue configuration. Revised: 27 Jun 08 3-1 EST P/N AA107D Reset Switch RS-232 Data Port Status LED
(Optional) Second Ethernet Port CHAPTER 3 STARTING OUT RS-232 Configuration RJ-45 10/100BaseT Ethernet Port Aux Power LED Receive LED Transmit LED Power over Ethernet LED 12 VDC Input
(Auxiliary Connector ) Figure 1: 195Ed Front Panel Overview Notes:
There is no Power On/Off switch on the Model 195Ed. Attach the programming Cable to the RS-232 Programming Port and the Patch Cable between the Power Supply and Ethernet port. One word of caution, always attach an antenna to Port A (Figure 2) on the Model 195Ed before power up. Antenna Port A
(Single Receive Antenna) Antenna Port B
(Dual Receive Antennas) Antenna Connectors
(TNC Female-RP) Figure 2: 195Ed Antenna Overview Revised: 27 Jun 08 3-2 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 3 STARTING OUT MODEL 195Ed HARDWARE CONFIGURATION The following steps should be completed before any modifications are made to the IP address in the ESTeem Model 195Ed:
1. Connect the antenna to the antenna connector on the ESTeem Model 195Ed (Figure 3). For a single antenna use Antenna Port A and connect both if using dual antennas. Single Antenna Configuration Dual Antenna Configuration Leave Open Figure 3: Antenna Configuration Diagram 2. Assemble the 195Ed hardware as shown in Figure 4. RJ-45 10/100BaseT Ethernet Port AA175 PoE Power Supply PWR Data Out LAN In 10/100BaseT Ethernet Cable
(Patch or Cross Over) 10/100BaseT Ethernet Cable
(Patch or Cross Over) AA109 Resource Disk Notes:
Configure the Model 195Ed prior to mounting. Some of the following steps, such as connecting the serial cable, are easier to perform if the ESTeem is accessible. Please attach an antenna to the Model 195Ed before power up. There is no Power On/Off switch on the Model 195Ed. PC with Web Browser Software Figure 4: Hardware Configuration Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 08 3-3 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 3 STARTING OUT 3. Complete the following System Configuration Table. The Model 195Ed will link to other Model 195Eds on the network via the WLAN Media Access Control (MAC) address found on the bottom of the case. This MAC address is six hexadecimal digits separated by colons and is configured at the factory. Every MAC address in the world is unique and can not be changed. Complete the following chart to aid in your when defining modes of operation and repeater routes. Modem_ID(Name)
/Operating Mode Example Modem 1 AP_Bridge Serial Number IP Address Ethernet MAC WLAN MAC E-14001 172.16.8.101 00:04:3f:00:01:01 00:04:3f:00:01:02 Revised: 27 Jun 08 3-4 EST P/N AA107D ESTEEM DISCOVERY UTILITY The ESTeem Discovery Utility will allow you to configure the IP address on the Model 195Ed to match your network. Install the Discovery Utility on your computer by inserting the Resource Disk in your CD drive. Note: The ESTeem Resource Disk is stand-alone copy of the ESTeem Web site (Figure 5). Navigation of the Resource Disk is as simple as using your web browser. All technical documentation, Users Manuals and the ESTeem Utility Program is available on the disk. 1. Place the ESTeem Utility CD in your CD-ROM drive. The CD will auto load the ESTeem main page CHAPTER 3 STARTING OUT Figure 5: ESTeem Resource Main Page Note: If the page does not auto load, open your web browser and set your address line to D:\index.html (Where D: is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive). 2. From the Main Page select ESTeem Utilities and click on ESTeem Discovery Utility (Figure 6). Note: This program is saved in a compressed file format. Microsoft Windows XP will open the file directly, but other operating systems will require a common compression program such as WinZip available for download at http://www.winzip.com 3. Double click on the 195EdiscoverySetup.exe file listed in the window to install the program. Figure 6: Discovery Utility Download Revised: 27 Jun 08 3-5 EST P/N AA107D
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4. Connect the Model 195Ed to your computer either direct to the Ethernet card or through a HUB/Switch using a CAT-5e Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port on the 195Ed supports Auto-Negotiation so either a patch cable or crossover cable will work. Open the ESTeem Discovery Program and press the Discover Modems button. The Model 195Ed will be displayed in the program by the Ethernet MAC address and Current IP Address (Figure 7). CHAPTER 3 STARTING OUT Note: The SSID and Mode of Operation will be adjusted later in the configuration. 5. Double-click on the 195Ed you want to program and the Configure IP Address window will be displayed (Figure 8). Enter an IP address and Subnet Mask for the 195Ed that matches your network subnet and press the OK button to save this to the ESTeem. You will receive notification that the Configuration was Successful and the 195Ed will reboot. Proceed to ESTeem Setup in Chapter 4. Figure 7: Discovery Program Main Page Figure 8: Change IP Address Window Revised: 27 Jun 08 3-6 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 3 STARTING OUT USING THE RS-232 INTERFACE Any terminal emulation program that can run with VT100 emulation can be used for this configuration of the ESTeem. Most Windows users will probably use either Hyper Terminal or the Terminal Emulation in the ESTeem Utility program. Configure your RS-232C port for a Baud Rate to 38,400, Data Bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop Bits to 1 and Handshaking to None and set the Emulation type to VT100. Once your ESTeem has an IP address, you can attach the ESTeem to your network and use the Web Server for further programming. Programming Using the RS-232 Port 1. When configuring the Model 195Ed for the first time you can use the ESTeem RS-232C Configuration Menu to setup the basic operating parameters such as assigning the IP Address, IP Net Mask, Gateway IP Address, Domain Name, and DNS IP Address. 2. Connect the serial cable (EST P/N: AA0621.1) between the RS-232 connector (RJ-45) on the Model 195Eds programming port to the serial port on the computer. 3. Any terminal emulation program can be used for the configuration of the Model 195Ed. Most users will use either the Terminal Emulation section of the ESTeem Utility Program or Hyper Terminal in Windows. Configure your RS-232C port for a Baud Rate to 38,400, Data Bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop Bits to 1, use No Handshaking (Flow Control) and set the Terminal to VT100 emulation. 4. Plug the Model AA175 power supply into a wall socket and connect an Ethernet patch cable from the Model 195Ed Ethernet port to the J1 (Data&PWR) port on the power supply (Figure 4). The Power over Ethernet (POE) LED on the front of the ESTeem should be illuminated. 5. If your computer is configured properly, you will see the ESTeem Model 195Ed booting sequence on your Terminal Emulation program. Once the ESTeem boot sequence is complete (approximately 30 seconds) you will receive this message:
Please press Enter to active this console. If you dont see this message press the Reset button on the front panel of the Model 195Ed and/or check the programming of your RS-232 port. 6. Press the Enter key and you will be at the Configuration Menu 195Ed login prompt. See Figure 10. Revised: 27 Jun 08 3-7 EST P/N AA107D Figure 10: RS-232 Port Log-in Screen CHAPTER 3 STARTING OUT 7. To enter the Model 195Ed Main Menu you will need to log into the system with a login name and password. 8. If this is not the first time configuration of the Model 195Ed, see your network systems administrator for the password. 9. At the 195Ed login prompt type admin for the login name and press the Enter key (<Enter>). The login name is defined at the factory and is not changeable by the user. Note that all characters are lower case. 10. If this is the first time the Model 195Ed has been programmed or the Password was not changed from the factory default values, the factory default password is also admin. Enter admin for the password and press the Enter key (<Enter>). Note: All characters are lower case. The ESTeem Configuration Welcome Screen (Figure 11) will now be displayed. Figure 11: RS-232 Welcome Screen 11. To set the IP address in the ESTeem 195Ed, type the letter A and press the Enter key. Enter the value for the IP address, Netmask and default route and pressing the Enter key after each entry. 12. After the basic parameters have been entered into the Model 195Ed you will need to commit the changes to the Model 195Ed
(Figure 12). Press the C key and then the Enter and the changes will be saved to flash memory. You can use programming features in the ESTeem Web Configuration Manager to configure the unit for your application. Proceed to Chapter 4. Revised: 27 Jun 08 Figure 12: RS-232 Welcome Screen 3-8 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 4 WEB CONFIGURATION The ESTeem Model 195Ed Web Configuration Manager is an internal web server that will allow setup, monitoring and diagnostics of all operating parameters in the Model 195Ed. The 195Ed can be configured using any current web browser software such as Internet Explorer, Netscape or Mozilla. LOGGING ON TO THE ESTeem WEB PAGE 1. Using your Web Browser connect to the Model 195Ed Web Page with the IP Address that you have assigned it in Chapter 3. 2. You will now see the Log-on Menu on Figure 1. To enter the Model 195Ed Top Menu you will need to log into the system with a User Name and Password. 3. For the User Name enter admin and press the Enter key
(<Enter>). The User Name is defined at the factory and is not changeable. 4. Enter your Password and press the Enter key (<Enter>). Figure 1: ESTeem Web Page Log-on Screen If this is the first time the Model 195Ed has been programmed and Password was not changed from the factory default values, proceed with the steps below to access the Configuration Menu. The factory default Password is also admin. Enter admin for the Password and press the Enter key (<Enter>). Note: All characters are lower case. 5. After Log-in the next screen displayed will be the Model 195Ed Top Menu page (Figure 2). This example screen shows the Top Menu screen. Revised: 27 Jun 08 4-1 EST P/N AA107D Figure 2: Top Menu Screen CHAPTER 4 WEB CONFIGURATION WEB CONFIGURATION MANAGER SECTIONS The following sections will describe the features in each of the main and sub menu items in the web pages. For step-by-step examples of how to configure the Model 195Ed in different Modes of Operation, please refer to Chapter 5 Example Configurations. Top Menu The Top Menu will be the default web page for the Model 195Ed Web Configuration Manager (Figure 2). This section will display the current configuration summary for the Model 195Ed and allow changing of the default password. This page will also display the Modem ID field that can be used to easily identify the 195Ed you are programming. This Modem ID field can be set to any text combination for example, location name, GPS coordinates or addresses. Setting the Modem ID 1. The Modem ID field can be adjusted under the Global Variables of the Advanced Menu tab. Select Global Variables and press the Next button. Figure 3 will be displayed. 2. Scroll to the bottom of the Global Variables window and enter the text you would like displayed in the Modem ID field (Figure 4). When complete, press the Save Settings button and the Commit Changes button on the next screen to save the name to the 195Ed. Figure 3: Global Variables Screen Figure 4: Modem ID Field in Global Variables Screen Revised: 27 Jun 08 4-2 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 4 WEB CONFIGURATION Status Menu The Status Menu provides a summary of the current mode of operation, system time, processor usage, internal temperature and status of the communication links to other wireless devices. An example is shown below in Figure 5. Most of the communication troubleshooting is done in this section of the Web Configuration Manager. Peer Status Table The Peer Status submenu lists the connected wireless devices (Model 195Eds clients), their signal strength, data rate and time of last packet sent. Press the View Peer Table link and Repeater Peer Status Table will be displayed (Figure 6). For a detailed analysis of the information provided in this table, please review Appendix F Troubleshooting. Figure 5: Status Screen Revised: 27 Jun 08 4-3 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 4 WEB CONFIGURATION Associated Station This section will list all the associated stations that are attached to the Access Point. These will be other Model 195Eds in one of the three Client modes. Repeater Peers This section will list all connected 195Ed repeater peers by their Wireless MAC address. For detailed information on repeaters, see Chapter 6 Repeating Features. Access Points This section will list all other 195Ed modems that are sharing the operating channel (frequency) of the 195Ed but not part of the same network. You can also note that the Repeater Peers listed above are also included in this list. Counter Details The Counter Details submenu will summarize all transmitted and receive data packets for the Model 195Ed (Figure 5). Figure 6: Peer Table Screen Revised: 27 Jun 08 4-4 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 4 WEB CONFIGURATION System Log Screen The Log Screen is a trouble-shooting tool that shows the current log of Model 195Ed system messages. See Figure 7. The System Details button will display a more detailed system diagnostics that may be requested by ESTeem technical support. Figure 7: System Log Screen Setup Screen The Setup screen allows the step-by-step configuration of the Model 195Ed. Please see Chapter 5 for complete description on System Setup menu and examples for system configurations. See Figure 8. Figure 8: Setup Screen Revised: 27 Jun 08 4-5 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 4 WEB CONFIGURATION Advanced Configuration Screen The Advanced screen allows the user to access all configuration parameters. The parameters are grouped based upon their variable. It is recommended that only advanced users of the Model 195Ed enter this section unless instructed by ESTeem technical support. See Figure 9. Figure 9: Advanced Features Screen Backup Screen The Backup Screen saves the current configuration in the Model 195Ed to a file on the computer or network. See Figure 10. Pressing the Backup Button will create a configuration file that can be saved to the computer. This saved file can then be later opened, if necessary, by the Restore menu to quickly replace a Model 195Ed with a spare modem. Revised: 27 Jun 08 4-6 EST P/N AA107D Figure 10: Backup Screen CHAPTER 4 WEB CONFIGURATION Restore Screen The Restore screen is used to restore the 195Ed to factory defaults, return to the last saved configuration or to access the configuration files that were backed up to the computer. See Figure 11. Figure 11: Restore Setting Screen Factory Default Returns the Model 195Ed to all factory default values. Last Committed Changes This button will remove any changes to the modem that have been done since the last committed changes. The last committed changes will be read from the Flash file and reset in the Model 195Ed. File Pressing this button will bring up a selection of where the restore file was saved during the Backup (Figure 12). Select Upload via web browser to browse for files saved on a local computer or select Download from an http or ftp URL for files saved on a network or over the Internet. Figure 12: Restore From Local File Screen Revised: 27 Jun 08 4-7 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 4 WEB CONFIGURATION Software Update Screen The Software Update feature allows the user to update the latest Model 195Ed operating system software from a file supplied by the factory or the Internet to the Model 195Eds flash memory. To upload from a file on your computer, select Upload via web browser and a file selection window will be displayed. To upload directly from the Internet, select Download from an http or ftp URL and enter the site address. See Figure 13. System Reboot Screen The Reboot screen allows the user to reset the Model 195Ed. See Figure 14. Figure 13: Software Update Screen Figure 14: System Reboot Screen Revised: 27 Jun 08 4-8 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES In this chapter we will demonstrate how to program the ESTeem Model 195Ed for each of the operating modes. For a detailed explanation of the modes, please refer to Chapter 1 of this manual. In the following examples we assume that the modems have been initially configured for IP Address, Net Mask, etc. and are ready for programming from the Model 195Eds Web Configuration Managers Setup Menu. The first example network in Figure 1 consist of two wired Ethernet networks (Large Plant LAN and Remote Building) that will be bridged together through a repeater site and have a direct backup pathway. This same wireless mesh canopy will provide wireless access to the single PLC on the forklift (Example 4). HUB or Switch 10/100BaseT Primary Repeater Path Access Point Router with Repeater Feature Enabled Network Router
(Required) Plant Network Large Wired LAN Example #1 S/N: E-14001 WLAN MAC=00:04:3F:00:09:01 B a c k u p R e p e a t e r P a t h EtherStation Mode Mobile Vehicle Single Ethernet Device Example #4 S/N: 14004 Mobile PLC Stand-Alone Repeater Site Example #2 S/N: E-14002 WLAN MAC= 00:04:3F:00:09:05 Access Point Bridge with Repeater Feature Enabled Remote Building Small Ethernet Wired LAN Example #3 S/N: E-14003 WLAN MAC=00:04:3F:00:09:10 10/100BaseT P r i m a r y R e p e a t e r P a t h Access Point Bridge with Repeater Feature Enabled Figure 1: Programming Example #1 Diagram The second example network in Figure 2 show how to configure the Model 195Ed if multiple Ethernet devices are connected to a single ESTeem Model 195Ed. A separate network address for the connected hardware is required and can be configured for fixed or dynamic IP (DHCP) addressing. The use of multiple network addresses will require that a network router be programmed for each of the remote devices. As we learned in Chapter 1 of this manual, the difference in the Station Router and the Station Masquerade Mode will depend upon the required availability of accessing the connected Ethernet devices to the 195Ed. The Station Router will allow devices on the Ethernet LAN to access these device and the Station Masquerade will not, very similar to a firewall. Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-1 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS Ethernet Wired LAN 10/100BaseT Access Point Bridge with Repeater Feature Enabled Network Router
(Required) Mobile Vehicle #1 Multiple Ethernet Devices Example #5 S/N: 14005 Station Router Mode Mobile Vehicle #2 Multiple Ethernet Devices Example #6 S/N: 14006 Station Masquerade Mode Mobile PLC Voice over IP Remote PC Figure 2: Programming Example #2 Diagram GPS Documentation The first step when configuring your wireless system will be to document each Model 195Ed used in the network. The following is an example of the System Configuration Table (Chapter 2 Starting Out) completed for the two example applications:
Modem_ID(Name)
/Operating Mode Plant Network AP_Router Repeater AP_Bridge Remote Building AP_Bridge Forklift EtherStation Truck #1 Station Router Truck #2 Station Masquerade Serial Number IP Address Ethernet MAC WLAN MAC E-14001 E-14002 E-14003 E-14004 E-14005 E-14006 Ethernet 172.17.2.1 Wireless 172.16.2.1 Bridge 172.16.2.5 00:04:3f:00:09:02 00:04:3f:00:09:01 00:04:3f:00:09:06 00:04:3f:00:09:05 Bridge 172.16.2.10 00:04:3f:00:09:11 00:04:3f:00:09:10 N/A 00:04:3f:00:09:21 00:04:3f:00:09:20 Wireless 172.16.2.20 Ethernet 172.18.1.1 Wireless 172.16.2.30 Ethernet 172.19.1.1 00:04:3f:00:09:26 00:04:3f:00:09:25 00:04:3f:00:09:31 00:04:3f:00:09:30 Table 1: Example System Configuration Table Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-2 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS Example 1 Plant Network (Access Point Router with Repeater Enabled) The ESTeem Model 195Ed configured as an Access Point Router will provide a separation between the larger Plant network and the Ethernet devices connected on the wireless network. This mode of operation is most often used when connecting the wireless system to a larger network to eliminate the Network broadcast traffic from entering the wireless system. If Ethernet devices on the Plant network want to access Ethenet devices on the wireless network, a network router is required to resolve the IP conflict created by having the wired and wireless networks on separate subnets. Network Router (Required) IP Address 172.17.1.1 Netmask 255.255.0.0 Routes for 172.16.X.X network use gateway 172.17.2.1 HUB or Switch Wired Ethernet Address 172.17.X.X Gateway Address = 172.17.1.1 10/100BaseT Wireless Addresses 172.16.X.X Gateway (Route) Address = 172.16.2.1 Access Point Router with Repeater Feature Enabled Ethernet IP Address = 172.17.2.1 Netmask = 255.255.0.0 Wireless IP Address = 172.16.2.1 Netmask = 255.255.0.0 Default Route = 172.17.1.1 Note: Ethernet and Wireless Networks Must Be on Separate Subnets Plant Network Large Wired LAN Example #1 S/N: E-14001 Ethernet MAC = 00:04:3F:00:09:02 WLAN MAC=00:04:3F:00:09:01 Figure 3: Access Point Router IP Addressing Example 1. Access the ESTeem Web page using your computers Web Browser as per instructions in Chapter 4. Select Setup from the menu items. From the Select Mode of Operation pull down box , select AP Router (Figure 4) and push the Next button below the pull down box. Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-3 EST P/N AA107D Figure 4: Access Point Router Setup Screen CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS Note: Throughout the Configuration Manager are Help Screens that can accessed for further information on each item. 2. Select if you want to use client or server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for the Ethernet device. If you want to enter a static IP address for the Model 195Ed, select Off and press the Next button. For our example, we have fixed IP addresses and will select Off. For more information on the operation and configuration of DHCP, please refer to Appendix C Interface Ports. Reference Figure 5. 3. Refer to the site documentation (Table 1) and enter the IP Address and IP Netmask for the Model 195Ed on the Ethernet port. Reference Figure 6. Figure 5: DHCP Ethernet Port Figure 6: Ethernet IP Addressing Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-4 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 4. Select if you want to use client or server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for the Wireless device. If you want to enter a static IP address for the Model 195Ed, select Off and press the Next button. For our example, we have fixed IP addresses and will select Off. For more information on the operation and configuration of DHCP, please refer to Appendix C Interface Ports. Reference Figure 7. 5. Refer to the site documentation (Table 1) and enter the IP Address and IP Netmask for the Model 195Ed on the Wireless port. Figure 7: DHCP Wireless Port Reference Figure 8. Figure 8: Wireless IP Address Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-5 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 6. Enter the default route (Gateway) address for the network. This AP Router 195Ed will use the Network Router for address resolution (Figure 3). Enter the IP address for the Network Router and any DNS server information. If you are not connecting the Model 195Ed to the Internet, leave blank and press the Next button. Figure 9. Figure 9: Wireless Security Level Settings 7. Select Yes if you will be using security for client access to your wireless network (recommened). NOTE: The setting of this security level is ONLY for client access to the Model 195Ed. The security of the Bridge communication between the Model 195Eds is separate and will be configured during the repeater configuration. Enter the SSID for your network. The SSID is the unique identification for your wireless network and all 195Ed that share a wireless network MUST have the same SSID code. This identification code is case sensitive and must NOT contain spaces. Reference Figure 10. Figure 10: WEP Key Entry Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-6 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 8. Select the encryption level for the wireless client access to the network. For further information on the different levels of security, please refer to Appendix E Security of this Users Manual. If you would like to hide the SSID from broadcasting from the Access Point and would like to discard the broadcast probes select Yes. If Yes is selected the Model 195Ed will no longer send out periodic SSID radio beacons. The users of the network will have to know the SSID to enter the network and security is increased, but if you want the SSID to be broadcast to the network for easy identification then select No. In our example, we will be using mobile clients with 128 bit WEP. Reference Figure 11. Figure 11: Security Selection 9. Enter the WEP key values for your application that will be used by all devices on the wireless network. Reference Figure 12. Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-7 EST P/N AA107D Figure 12: WEP Key Input Screen CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 10. Enter the values for the Access Control List (ACL). This is a configurable MAC filter that can be set to allow or deny specific wireless MAC address to the network. This feature is further explained in Appendix E Security. In our example we will not use the ACL. Reference Figure 13. Figure 13: Access Control List Settings 11. Select the frequency channel of operation. All Access Points in the same Repeater Peer network need to be on the same radio frequency channel. See Appendix D Radio Configuration for help in selecting the frequency channel. Reference Figure 14. Figure 14: Radio Channel Selection Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-8 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 12. The Repeater Peer Table (Figure 15) identifies which Model 195Eds will bridge wireless Ethernet communication. Only other Access Point Repeaters need to be listed not the Model 195Eds in client modes. Multiple links to the same destination will provide a backup pathway (Mesh Network) if the primary pathway is lost. Looking at the system layout in Figure 1, both the repeater site and the direct link will be listed. Using the System Configuration Table (Table 1) as a guide, enter the Wireless
(WLAN) MAC address for the 195Eds that will communicate with the Access Point Router (Example 1) starting with the primary repeater path through the stand-alone repeater. Figure 15: Blank Repeater Table The communication link through repeater site is the best radio path from the Plant Network to the Remote Building and we want this link to be the primary repeater route. The 195Ed follows the same networking rules as any other Ethernet device and if we made no changes to the default path cost of 100 the lowest path cost would be directly to the Remote Building (Direct
= 100, Repeater = 200 (100+100)). To configure the 195Ed to select the repeater as the primary radio path, the direct links path cost must be greater than the cost through the repeater link (any number greater than 200). We will set the path cost at 201 for the direct link, making the repeater link a lower path cost and thus the primary pathway. Press the Add button to enter the first repeater link to the Repeater Peer List and Figure 16 will be displayed. Note: For a more complete description on configuring repeater routes, see Chapter 6 Repeating Features. Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-9 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS First Repeater Link -
Enter the Wireless (WLAN) MAC address of the stand-alone repeater site and the path cost for this link will stay at the default value at 100. Select the level of Encryption for this communication link. The encryption levels for the repeater peer link must be the same on both sides, but is completely independent from the Encryption level for the client access to the network. For consistency in our example, we will also use 128-Bit WEP Encryption for the Repeater Peer link. Setting the link data rate to Dynamic will allow all data rates from 1 Mbps to 54 Mbps to be used. Verify the Repeater Link is set to Enable and press the Create Repeater Peer Button. Figure 16: First (Primary) Repeater Link Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-10 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS Second Repeater Link (Direct Path) -
Press the Add button a second time (Figure15) and Figure 17 will be displayed. Enter the Wireless (WLAN) MAC address of the Remote Building and set the path cost for this link to a value of 201. Select the level of Encryption for this communication link. The encryption levels for the repeater peer link must be the same on both sides, but is completely independent from the Encryption level for the client access to the network. For consistency in our example, we will also use 128-Bit WEP Encryption for the Repeater Peer link. Setting the link data rate to Dynamic will allow all data rates from 1 Mbps to 54 Mbps to be used. Verify the Repeater Link is set to Enable and press the Create Repeater Peer Button. Figure 17: Second (Backup) Repeater Link Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-11 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS Figure 18 displays the complete repeater peer list with both repeater peer entries. Set Enable repeater capability to Yes and to both repeater paths. This Access Point Router 195Ed is also the primary data path for all Ethernet traffic on the network and will also need to be configured as the Root Bridge. Press the Next button to continue. 13. Figure 19 will be displayed. If no further changes are necessary to the modem, you can commit the changes that will then be saved and the modem rebooted. Figure 18: Completed Repeater Peer List Figure 19: Commit Changes Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-12 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS Example 2 Stand Alone Repeater (Access Point Bridge with Repeater Enabled) Review the example diagram, Figure 1, and locate the 195Ed marked as Example #2. This ESTeem is being used by two other Model 195Eds as a repeater but is not connected to an Ethernet network. This modem should be configured for Access Point Bridge mode. 1. Access the ESTeem Web page using your computers Web Browser as per instructions in Chapter 4. Select Setup from the menu items. From the Select Mode of Operation pull down box , select AP Bridge (Figure 20) and push the Next button below the pull down box. 2. Select if you want to use client or server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for the 195Ed. If you want to enter a static IP address for the Model 195Ed, select Off and press the Next button. For our example, we have fixed IP addresses and will select Off. Reference Figure 21. Figure 20: Access Point Bridge Figure 21: DHCP Configuration Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-13 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 3. Enter the bridge IP Address and IP Netmask for the Model 195Ed. You will notice that for the 195Ed in AP Bridge mode only a single IP address in entered. Both the ethernet IP and wireless IP addresses will be the same in the bridge mode. Reference Figure 22. 4. Enter the default route (Gateway) address for the network. For Ethernet devices on the wireless network (IP 172.16.X.X See Figure 3), the AP Router 195Ed will be the gateway. Enter the wireless IP address for the AP Router 195Ed (configured in Example 1) and any DNS server information. If you are not connecting the Model 195Ed to the Internet, leave blank and press the Next button. Figure 23. Figure 22: Bridge IP Addresses Figure 23: Default Route (Gateway) and DNS Configuration Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-14 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 5. Select Yes if you will be using security for your wireless network (recommened). NOTE: The setting of this security level is ONLY for client access to the Model 195Ed. The security of the Bridge communication between the Model 195Eds is separate and will be configured during the repeater configuration. Enter the SSID for your network. The SSID is the unique identification for your wireless network and all 195Ed that share a wireless network MUST have the same SSID code. This identification code is case sensitive and must NOT contain spaces. Reference Figure 24. Figure 24: Security and SSID Configuration 6. Select the encryption level for client access to the wireless network. For further information on the different levels of security, please refer to Appendix E Security of this Users Manual. If you would like to hide the SSID from broadcasting from the Access Point select Yes. If Yes is selected the Model 195Ed will not send out periodic SSID radio. The users of the network will have to know the SSID to enter the network and security is increased, but if you want the SSID to be broadcast to the network for easy identification then select No. The 195Ed can also be configured to discard the probe requests from clients. If desired, set Discard Broadcast Probes to Yes. In our example, we will be using mobile clients with 128 bit WEP. Reference Figure 25. Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-15 EST P/N AA107D Figure 25: Encryption Level Selection 7. Enter the WEP key values for your application that will be used by all devices on the wireless network. Reference Figure 26. CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 8. Enter the values for the Access Control List (ACL). This is a configurable MAC filter that can be set to allow or deny specific wireless MAC address to the network. This feature is further explained in Appendix E Security. In our example we will not use the ACL. Reference Figure 27. Figure 26: WEP Key Entry Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-16 EST P/N AA107D Figure 27: ACL Configuration CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 9. Select the frequency channel of operation. All Access Points in the same Repeater Peer network need to be on the same radio frequency channel. See Appendix D Radio Configuration for help in selecting the frequency channel. Reference Figure 28. Figure 28: Channel Configuration 10. The Repeater Peer Table identifies which Model 195Eds will bridge wireless Ethernet communication. Only other Access Point Repeaters need to be listed not the Model 195Eds in client modes. Looking at the system layout in Figure 1 and what we discussed in Example 1, both the Plant Networks 195Ed and the Remote Buildings 195Ed will be listed by their wireless
(WLAN) MAC (Figure 29). There is only a single radio connection path to the other two 195Eds in the network. The path cost only effects redundant links in the network (not applicable to the repeater) and will be left at default. Enter the WLAN MAC addresses for the other two Access Points and press the Next button to continue. 11. Select Commit Changes to write the programming to Flash memory and reboot the Model 195Ed. When the reboot process has completed (approximately 30 seconds) the modem will be ready to place in operation. Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-17 EST P/N AA107D Figure 29: Repeater Configuration CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS Example 3 Remote Building (Access Point Bridge with Repeater Enabled) 1. Review Example #1 diagram (Figure 1) and locate the 195Ed marked as Example 3. This ESTeem is connected to a Remote Building network that will be bridged to the Plant network through the Access Point Router (Example #1) via the repeater. This modem should be configured for Access Point Bridge mode and the configuration for this 195Ed will be identical to Example 2 except that the IP addressing and the Repeater Peer table. You would follow all steps 1-11 in Example 2 to configure this 195Ed also but Figures 31 & 32 will show the changes. Figure 31: Example 3 Bridge IP Address Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-18 EST P/N AA107D Figure 32: Example 3 Repeater Routing Table CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS Example 4 Mobile Vehicle with Single Ethernet Device (EtherStation Mode) Review the Example Diagram #1 (Figure 1) and locate the 195Ed marked as Example 4. This ESTeem is connected to a single Ethernet device in a mobile application and will be configured for EtherStation mode. In this mode the 195Ed will gain access to the wireless Ethernet canopy created by the three Access Points (Examples 1-3), but will be emulating the MAC address for the connected Ethernet device and will no longer have an IP address in the network. To reprogram the 195Ed after configuration in EtherStation mode requires the ESTeem Discovery Utility or direct connection to the RS-232 port. 1. Access the ESTeem Web page using your computers Web Browser as per instructions in Chapter 4. Select Setup from the menu items. From the Select Mode of Operation pull down box , select EtherStation (Figure 33) and push the Next button below the pull down box. 2. Enter the SSID for your network. The SSID is the unique identification for your wireless network and all 195Ed that share a wireless network MUST have the same SSID code. This identification code is case sensitive and must NOT contain spaces. Select the encryption level for the wireless network to match the level of the Access Point canopy. Enter the MAC address of the connected Ethernet device. Reference Figure 34. Figure 33: EtherStation Selection Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-19 EST P/N AA107D Figure 34: SSID and Device MAC Input 3. Enter the WEP key values for your application that will be used by all devices on the wireless network. Reference Figure 35. CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 4. Select Commit Changes to write the programming to Flash memory and reboot the Model 195Ed. When the reboot process has completed (approximately 30 seconds) the modem will be ready to place in operation. Reference Figure 36. Figure 35: WEP Key Input Figure 36: EtherStation Selection Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-20 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS Example 5 Mobile Vehicle #1 (Station Router) Review the Example Diagram #2 (Figure 2) and locate the 195Ed marked as Example 5. This ESTeem is connected to multiple Ethernet devices in a mobile application and will be configured Station Router mode. In this mode the 195Eds will gain access to the wireless Ethernet canopy created by the Access Point and act as the router between the devices connected to the Ethernet port and wireless network. Each of these networks will require a unique subnet to operate. If Ethernet devices on the wired LAN network want to access Ethenet devices on the Station Router 195Ed, a network router is required on the wired LAN to resolve the IP conflict created by having the wired and wireless networks on separate subnets (Figure 37). Network Router (Required) IP Address 172.16.1.6 Netmask 255.255.0.0 Routes for 172.18.X.X network use gateway 172.16.2.20 Routes for 172.19.X.X network use gateway 172.16.2.30 Note: Wireless Networks and Station Modes Must Be on Separate Subnets Bridge IP Address = 172.16.1.1 Netmask = 255.255.0.0 Default Route = 172.16.1.6 HUB or Switch Access Point Bridge with Repeater Feature Enabled Station Router Mode Station Masquerade Mode Mobile Vehicle #1 Multiple Ethernet Devices Example #5 S/N: 14005 Netmask 255.255.0.0 Wireless IP Address 172.16.2.20 Ethernet IP Address 172.18.1.1 Gateway(Route) 172.16.1.6 Mobile PLC Voice over IP Connected Ethernet Devices 172.18.X.X Gateway (Route) = 172.18.1.1 Mobile Vehicle #2 Multiple Ethernet Devices Example #6 S/N: 14006 Netmask 255.255.0.0 Wireless IP Address 172.16.2.30 Ethernet IP Address 172.19.1.1 Gateway(Route) 172.16.1.6 Remote PC GPS Connected Ethernet Devices 172.19.X.X Gateway (Route) = 172.19.1.1 Figure 37: Station Router IP Addressing Diagram Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-21 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 1. Access the ESTeem Web page using your computers Web Browser as per instructions in Chapter 4. Select Setup from the menu items. From the Select Mode of Operation pull down box , select Station Router (Figure 38) and push the Next button below the pull down box. 2. Select Yes if you would like to use DHCP services on either the wireless or ethernet connections. Enter the SSID for your network. The SSID is the unique identification for your wireless network and all 195Ed that share a wireless network MUST have the same SSID code. This identification code is case sensitive and must NOT contain spaces. Select the encryption level for the wireless network to match the level of the Access Point canopy. Reference Figure 39. Figure 38:Station Router Selection Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-22 EST P/N AA107D Figure 39:DHCP, SSID and Encryption Settings 3. Enter the WEP key values for your application that will be used by all devices on the wireless network. Reference Figure 40. CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 4. Refer to the IP address in Table 1 and enter the wireless IP Address and IP Netmask for the Station Router. Reference Figure Figure 40:WEP Key Input 41. Figure 41:Wireless IP Address Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-23 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 5. Refer to the IP address in Table 1 and enter the ethernet IP address and IP netmask. Reference Figure 42. Note: When configuring the Ethernet devices connected to the Station Router 195Ed, the ethernet IP address will be their Gateway address (Figure 37). 6. All IP requests for the Ethernet devices connected to the 195Ed Station Router (Example #5) will need to be resolved by the Network Router (Figure 37). Enter the default route (Gateway) IP address for the Network Router in the 195Ed. Enter any DNS server information and press the Next button. Figure 43. Figure 42:Wired Ethernet IP Address 7. Select Commit Changes to write the programming to Flash memory and reboot the Model 195Ed. When the reboot process has completed (approximately 30 seconds) the modem will be ready to place in operation. Figure 43:Default Route (Gateway) Address and DNS Input Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-24 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS Example 6 Mobile Vehicle #2 (Station Masquerade) Review the Example Diagram #2 (Figure 2) and locate the 195Ed marked as Example 6. This ESTeem is connected to multiple Ethernet devices in a mobile application and will be configured Station Masquerade mode. In this mode the 195Eds will gain access to the wireless Ethernet canopy created by the Access Point and act as a firewall between the devices connected to the Ethernet port and wireless network. Each of these networks will require a unique subnet to operate. In this configuration the Ethernet devices connected to the Station Masquerade 195Ed can access the wired LAN network, but not the other way around. This mode could be used if the Remote PC connected to the Station Masquerade needed to access the Internet (connected to the wired LAN), but did not want to be seen by other Ethernet devices on the network. 1. Access the ESTeem Web page using your computers Web Browser as per instructions in Chapter 4. Select Setup from the menu items. From the Select Mode of Operation pull down box , select Station Masquerade (Figure 44) and push the Next button below the pull down box. Figure 44:Station Masquerade Selection Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-25 EST P/N AA107D Figure 45:DHCP, SSID and Encryption Settings CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 2. Select Yes if you would like to use DHCP services on either the wireless or ethernet connections. Enter the SSID for your network. The SSID is the unique identification for your wireless network and all 195Ed that share a wireless network MUST have the same SSID code. This identification code is case sensitive and must NOT contain spaces. Select the encryption level for the wireless network to match the level of the Access Point canopy. Reference Figure 45. Figure 46:WEP Key Entry 3. Enter the WEP key values for your application that will be used by all devices on the wireless network. Reference Figure 46. 4. Refer to the IP address in Table 1 and enter the wireless IP Address and IP Netmask for the Station Router. Reference Figure 47. Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-26 EST P/N AA107D Figure 47:Wireless IP Settings CHAPTER 5 EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 5. Refer to the IP address in Table 1 and enter the ethernet IP address and IP netmask. Reference Figure 48. Note: When configuring the Ethernet devices connected to the Station Router 195Ed, the ethernet IP address will be their Gateway address (Figure 37). 6. All IP requests for the Ethernet devices connected to the 195Ed Station Router (Example #5) will need to be resolved by the Network Router (Figure 37). Enter the default route (Gateway) IP address for the Network Router in the 195Ed. Enter any DNS server information and press the Next button. Figure 49. Figure 48:Wired Ethernet Interface Figure 49:Default Route (Gateway) and DNS Input 7. Select Commit Changes to write the programming to Flash memory and reboot the Model 195Ed. When the reboot process has completed (approximately 30 seconds) the modem will be ready to place in operation. Revised: 30 Jun 08 5-27 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS Port RS-232 Status LED Reset Switch Ethernet Port Configuration Second Ethernet RS-232 Data Port RJ-45 10/100BaseT The ESTeem 195Ed is now available with an optional factory installed serial port that can provide RS-232 communication between two or more serial devices using the wireless broadband link. The serial data is encapsulated and transferred as a standard Ethernet packet over an operating 195Ed wireless Ethernet system. The configuration for a serial 195Ed network will be the same as an Ethernet or a serial (RS-232) based communication network. The serial interface option can be used to link two or more serial devices in a new or existing system. The serial data has very little impact on the network bandwidth and will allow for both Ethernet and serial applications simultaneously. A few possible applications would be installation of the 195Ed in an existing serial based network that was looking for future upgrade to an Ethernet based system. Another would be using the high-bandwidth Ethernet connections to provide a link to remote video hardware but also provide a serial link to the existing PLC in a SCADA type application. SERIAL CONNECTIONS The RJ-45 serial data port is the far-left port on face of the 195Ed (Figure 1). Using the ESTeem AA0621 interface cable, the 195Ed can be connected to a standard DTE-device
(PC) with a male 9-pin Sub-D connector. The complete cable configuration is available in Appendix C Interface Ports. Second Ethernet Port Installation of the serial option also includes installing a second 10/100 Base-T Ethernet interface. This second Ethernet port can be used to Bridge to the first Ethernet port
(ETH_0) and the wireless link to work as a two-port HUB when configured in the AP Bridge mode. This second Ethernet port can also be configured as Router port between the wireless and the first Ethernet port in AP Router mode (Figure 2). AP Bridge Mode In the AP Bridge mode, both Ethernet ports (ETH_0 and ETH_1) and the wireless port (WLAN_0) are configured for a common subnet and share a common IP address. AP Router Mode In the AP Router mode, the two Ethernet ports (ETH_0 and ETH_1) will be on separate subnets. The primary Ethernet port
(ETH_0) is configured for Subnet A. The secondary Ethernet port (ETH_1) is bridged to the Wireless port (WLAN_0), sharing an IP address and configured for Subnet B. If desired, the secondary Ethernet Port (ETH_1) can be configured for a 3rd subnet (i.e. subnet C). This requires advanced configuration and routing tables specific to the particular networks. Figure 1: 195Ed Front Panel Overview Power over Ethernet LED
(Auxiliary Connector ) 12 VDC Input Aux Power Transmit Receive LED LED LED Bridge Ethernet 1 Router Ethernet 1 Ethernet 2 Wireless Ethernet 2 Wireless Subnet 1 Subnet 2 Figure 2: Bridge and Router Configuration for Ethernet Ports Revised: 30 Jun 08 6-1 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS Figure 3: Serial Configuration Screen SERIAL CONFIGURATION Configuration of the serial port is completed during the standard setup of the 195Ed. After completion of the Repeater Peer configuration screen, the Serial Port Setup screen (Figure 3) will be displayed. Each section in the Serial Port Setup screen is described in detail with the following:
Enable the RS-232 Data Port Enabling the serial data port allows the modem to send RS-232 data over the broadband wireless connection established with the ESTeem repeater peers. The modem can be configured in a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint system. Select Yes if you wish to enable the serial data port. Revised: 30 Jun 08 6-2 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS Mode of Operation There are two distinct modes of operation for the serial port in the 195Ed. The Redirector mode will provide two-way serial communication between two or more serial devices, while the Terminal Server mode will allow serial communication to a specific remote site by connecting through telnet or SSH. Select one of the following modes of operation:
Full Redirector Mode - This mode allows bi-directional RS-232 data communication with another ESTeem. The RS-232 data transmission will appear transparent to the connected devices as if a serial cable is connected between the two ports. This mode will also be used in a multi-point serial network were all serial devices will need bi-directional communication (Figure 4). Revised: 30 Jun 08 6-3 EST P/N AA107D Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode Lin e
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S ig h t P RS-232 Data a t h Remote Site Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode Line-of-Sight Path Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode Line-of-Sight Path RS-232 Data Remote PLC Remote Site & Repeater RS-232 Data ath ht P e-of-Sig Lin Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode RS-232 Data Remote Site Repeater L i n e
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S i g h t P a t h NOTE:
Repeater may be stand-
alone or attached to a network or device. Note:
Antennas shown are for illustration purposes. There are many antenna options available depending on your application. Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode RS-232 Data Terminal Server Mode - This mode of operation translates RS-232 serial data into a network-oriented terminal protocol, such as telnet or SSH. This mode would be selected if an interactive RS-232 session at remote locations is desired over the wireless Ethernet link
(Figure 5). Baud Rate Select the data rate of the RS-232 connection to match your serial device. Data Bits Select the number of data bits on the RS-232 connection to match your serial device. Stop Bits Select the number of stop bits on the RS-232 connection to match your serial device. Parity Select the parity of the RS-232 connection to match your serial device. Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode Figure 4: Serial Full Redirector Example Master PLC Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode RS-232 Data Remote PLC Remote SCADA Node Lin e-of-Sig ht P ath 5 4 M b p s Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode Telnet Session to Remote 195Eg Figure 5: Terminal Server Example Revised: 30 Jun 08 6-4 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS Flow Control Select the type of data flow control used on the RS-232 connection. The ESTeem can support Hardware flow control (RTS/CTS control lines) or Software Flow Control (XON/XOFF). Select None if no serial flow control is necessary. Maximum Bridge Links for Multicast Packets This value sets the maximum number of Ethernet bridge links that the multicast packets will be sent through when used in a multi-
point system. A multi-point serial network uses multicast packets (UDP) to send the data to more than one remote ESTeem. You want to limit the number of network bridge links that these UDP packets will be passed through to make the network more efficient. If you are using multiple ESTeem repeater links to send the serial data to remote locations, the value for the maximum bridge link needs to be increased to a number greater than the longest repeater chain. For example, if you are using four repeater (peer) links to send the serial data between two or more sites the number will need to be five (5) or greater (Figure 4). Destination IP Address The ESTeem configured for the correct destination IP and port number will send and receive the serial data from another modem. Set the destination IP address for the ESTeem where the serial data will be sent. If sending to more than one ESTeem (Multipoint) set to a multicast address (i.e 224.0.0.1). Note: If you are using the ESTeem 195Ed in a multipoint application (multicast), you must have default Gateway configured in the ESTeem set to the IP address of the Root Bridge modem. Serial IP Port Number The ESTeem configured for the correct destination IP and port number will send and receive the serial data from another modem. Set the IP port numbers to match where the serial data will be sent. The serial data will not be sent if both the IP address and port number are not correct. Maximum Packet Size This number represents the maximum size of the serial data packet in bytes. If the number of bytes of data in the serial port buffer exceeds the maximum packet size before the timer or delimiter character is reached, the ESTeem will send forward the serial packet. For example, if the maximum packet size is set to a value of 100, when the serial port receives 100 bytes the data will be sent through the wireless connection. Number of Milliseconds for Packetization This number represents the time the ESTeem will hold data in the serial data buffer before sending to the remote ESTeem. This feature is generally used if the serial data does not have a consistent packet length or delimiter character. For example, if the number of milliseconds is set to a value of 10 the ESTeem will monitor the incoming serial data stream and any break in characters longer than 10 milliseconds will cause the data will be sent through the wireless connection. Delimiter Characters Enabling and specifying a delimiter character will transmit the data in the serial buffer when the delimiter character is recognized in the serial data stream. There are two unique delimiter characters that can be configured and enabled independently. Terminal Server Control Lines Enabling this feature will allow the ESTeem in the Terminal Server mode to read and generate modem control lines to the connected device. Revised: 30 Jun 08 6-5 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 7 REPEATING FEATURES Figure 1: Conventional Access Point Diagram To increase the wireless networks area of coverage for both indoor and outdoor applications, the ESTeem 195Ed utilizes a custom repeating feature that allows increased coverage areas without the added expense of hard cabling or adding an additional point to point radio link. With a conventional wireless network, all of the APs have to be interfaced to a common network either by hardwire, see Figure 1, or a separate, dedicated RF backbone. The Model 195Ed can create this RF backbone, bridge Ethernet networks connected to the wired Ethernet port and provide the wireless canopy clients simultaneously. When programmed in any of the three Access Point (AP) Repeater Modes, the Model 195Ed will create a wireless network with other Model 195Ed units in radio range that are programmed in the AP Repeater Peer table during setup. This feature adds the increased functionality of repeaters to the typical Ethernet Bridge configuration. ESTEEM MESH NETWORK One of the most powerful features of the AP Repeater Mode is the ability to input multiple communication routes and designate the priority for each of these routes to create a wireless Mesh network. The ESTeem Model 195Ed will automatically change communication routes in the network if a route has failed. The new route will be based upon the priority level set during configuration. This wireless Meshing technology allows the RF network to self-heal if any of the communication paths fail. The routing priority is manually set during the configuration of the 195Ed. A manual path configuration is far superior to standard self-discovery networks, because you have direct control over the best RF paths and can easily identify any failed routes for easy troubleshooting. For example, Figure 2 shows a typical wireless Ethernet system used in the Water/Waste Water Industry. The problem with a standard self-discovery Mesh network is the selection of routes. Notice that the communication between the Water Plant (Site A) and Pump Site D has a marginal link, but it is the most direct route between the Ethernet devices. This scenario poses the question, which path will the network select? The ESTeem Mesh Network takes out the guessing games by allowing the user to select and prioritize all communication routes in the system. In our example we would want the primary link to go through Tank B (Repeater) and use the direct link only if this primary link fails. The following sections will show how this completed. Configuration The configuration of the repeater paths is completed during setup of the Access Point modes. All three Access Point modes support repeating and Meshing features. Figure 3 shows an example repeater peer table from the setup menus. For an ESTeem 195Ed to communicate with another ESTeem 195Ed, Yes must be selected at the Enable Repeater Capability. Next, the Wireless LAN
(WLAN) MAC address of each Model 195Ed that will have direct communications must be added to the Repeater Peer List. Finally, enabling the link allows the corresponding 195Ed to be included in the communication routing. Mobile clients do not Figure 2: Small Mesh Network Diagram Revised: 30 Jun 08 7-1 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 7 REPEATING FEATURES require input in the repeater peer table. If multiple Mesh routes are configured, you will also need to set the values for Priority and Path Costs (explained in Spanning Tree below). For multiple examples of repeater configurations, please refer to Chapter 5 of this users manual. Figure 3: Repeater Configuration Example SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL (STP) The ESTeem Model 195Ed uses standard Ethernet Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to determine the radio routing structure of the wireless network. The primary purpose of STP is to make sure that network loops are not created. A network loop is having two communication paths to the same destination where the remote device would receive the same data multiple times. If there were no way to control the data flow, this data would be constantly passed around this loop causing a packet storm that would shut down the entire network. The Spanning Tree Protocol will block all these redundant links. The STP operation begins by determining which Ethernet device on the network will be the Root Bridge. All Ethernet networks have a Root Bridge that is selected by the lowest MAC address. All path costs are evaluated against this Root Bridge device to determine routing and which paths will be blocked. On a wired Ethernet network, the location of the Root Bridge is not really important, but in a wireless network selection of the Root Bridge is critical to the wireless network routing. Lets use one of the Example network diagrams from Chapter 5 to continue the discussion (Figure 4). Revised: 30 Jun 08 7-2 EST P/N AA107D HUB or Switch 10/100BaseT Primary Repeater Path Access Point Router with Repeater Feature Enabled Network Router
(Required) Plant Network Large Wired LAN Example #1 S/N: E-14001 WLAN MAC=00:04:3F:00:09:01 B a c k u p R e p e a t e r P a t h EtherStation Mode Mobile Vehicle Single Ethernet Device Example #4 S/N: 14004 Mobile PLC CHAPTER 7 REPEATING FEATURES Stand-Alone Repeater Site Example #2 S/N: E-14002 WLAN MAC= 00:04:3F:00:09:05 Access Point Bridge with Repeater Feature Enabled Remote Building Small Ethernet Wired LAN Example #3 S/N: E-14003 WLAN MAC=00:04:3F:00:09:10 10/100BaseT P r i m a r y R e p e a t e r P a t h Access Point Bridge with Repeater Feature Enabled Figure 4: Programming Example #1 Diagram The following sections describe the process of the STP in the ESTeem Model 195Ed as how it would happen in the above example. Learning Phase - Once properly configured, each Model 195Ed will begin to search out the other Model 195Ed units in radio range that are programmed in the AP Repeater Peer table. All Model 195Eds will calculate their routes to every Model 195Ed in the network based upon the lowest path cost to the Root Bridge. Path cost is the total cost of transmitting a packet through the wireless network to the Root Bridge. Note: The Root Bridge in a network should be the Model 195Ed where the majority of the data flow is processed. In every wireless network of two or more radios, the Root Bridge should be user defined. If not defined, the ESTeem 195Ed with the lowest MAC address will be designated as the Root Bridge. In Figure 4, the Plant network (Example 1) is the most logical location for the Root Bridge based upon the amount of data flow. Setting this site as the root bridge is discussed below in Root Bridge. Blocking and Forwarding Phase To ensure you do not have a network loop situation due to redundant paths in your wireless network, the Model 195Ed will recognize and disable (block) one or more redundant links and provide back up links should the primary link fail. This establishes a wireless mesh network with a series of forwarding links, based upon the shortest path cost to the Root Bridge. Revised: 30 Jun 08 7-3 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 7 REPEATING FEATURES For example, looking at Figure 4, the Remote Building has two routes to the Root Bridge (Plant Network Example #1); directly to the site and through the repeater. The direct link between the two sites is the shortest route (lowest Path Cost) and will be selected as the primary route unless overridden by manually changing the Path Cost in the configuration. Path Cost If more than one communication path to the Root Bridge is found, the 195Ed must determine which route to take based upon the lowest Path Cost. The default path cost to all links in the 195Ed network is 100. If the Path Costs are equal then the lowest MAC address will determine the priority route. In the ESTeem Mesh Network we want to directly control all data flow so do not want the routes to be automatically determined. Looking again at our Example in Figure 4, if we made no changes to the default path cost of 100 (note values in Figure 3) the lowest path cost would be direct from the Remote Building to the Root Bridge (Plant Network). Link Description Direct from Remote Building Remote Build to Root Bridge Through Repeater Number of Routes Total Path Cost 1 2 100 200 To configure the 195Ed to select the repeater as the primary radio path, set the path cost value for the direct link greater than 200 to make this the primary radio path. The lowest path cost will identify the highest priority. The Model 195Ed will use this routing, but also switch to direct communication if the repeater were to disappear. Root Bridge In any Access Point Repeater network consisting of more than two sites, one Model 195Ed should be designated as the Root Bridge. Only one Model 195Ed can be designated as the Root Bridge in a given network and should be located where the majority of the Ethernet data flow is processed. This site may be the Master location in a SCADA network or could be configured at a repeater site. Selection is important because all Model 195Eds NOT configured as the Root Bridge will choose routing based upon the Path Cost to the Root Bridge. If you have any question as to which site in your AP Repeater application should be the Root Bridge, contact ESTeem Customer Support at 509-735-9092 or e-mail your application to support@esteem.com. Revised: 30 Jun 08 7-4 EST P/N AA107D Figure 3: Repeater Configuration Example CHAPTER 7 REPEATING FEATURES The Root Bridge will be selected in one of two ways: the Root Bridge can be manually set (recommended) during the configuration of the Repeater Peer table (Figure 3) or the Root Bridge designation will default to the lowest MAC address of all the Model 195Eds in the network. The manual Root Bridge configuration is located in the Advanced Settings section. Redundant Backup The ESTeem Model 195Ed configured in Access Point Repeater mode will automatically function as a redundant backup if two Model 195Eds are installed at the same location (Figure 7). If two Model 195Eds are connected to the same HUB or Switch, one of the Model 195Eds will be Blocked when the Spanning Tree Protocol is completed. The network will continue to use this route until any problem with the original Model 195Ed is detected and the second Model 195Ed will begin operation at that site. Redundant Master Configuration The configuration in Figure 7 will also provide a redundant backup for the Master Site (Root Bridge). Configure both Model 195Eds as Root Bridges (see above) giving the primary Root Bridge a value of 1 and the secondary Root Bridge a value of 2. Figure 7: Redundant Backup Diagram Revised: 30 Jun 08 7-5 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS ANTENNA AND CABLE CONFIGURATIONS Warning: Only the tested cable lengths and antennas provided by EST meet the FCC and DOC maximum peak output power requirements. Any other combination of antennas or coax cables is not authorized. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. EST offers different types of antennas for both indoor and outdoor configurations. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 7 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 7 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Part Number: AA191Es Omni-directional, permanent vehicle mount antenna, Antenna Port A Receive Only Antenna Port 5dB gain with integral 17 coax cable. Outdoor mobile applications. There must be a minimum separation distance of 23 cm. from the antenna to the user. See Warnings. Part Number: AA20DMs Omni-directional direct mount antenna, 2 dBi gain. There must be a minimum separation distance of 23 Indoor and outdoor applications. cm. from the antenna to the user. See Warnings. Part Number: AA20Es900 Omni-directional external pole mount antenna, 7 dBi gain with 3-ft. integral feedline and connector. Outdoor applications. There must be a minimum separation distance of 23 cm. from the antenna to the user. See Warnings. Part Number: AA203Es900 Directional pole mount antenna, 7 dBi gain with 3-ft. integral feedline and connector. Point to point and point to multi-point outdoor applications. There must be a minimum separation distance of 23 cm. from the antenna to the user. See Warnings. Notes:
Antenna Port A is a transmit and receive port for use in all applications. Antenna Port B is a receive only port and is used for dual diversity antennas applications only. This port is not used for point to point applications. Warnings:
Only pre-made coax cables from the factory used in conjunction with either the AA20Es900 omni-directional and AA203Es900 directional antennas meet all FCC Section 15.247(b) EIRP maximum power requirements. Revised: 11 Aug 08 8-1 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Feedline Type RG-8 (Solid) LMR 600 3/8" Heliax 1/2" Heliax 7/8" Heliax 1.25" Heliax Attenuation
(dB/100 ft.) @ 2.4 GHz 7 4.4 6.5 3.5 2 1.6 Note: A -3 dB loss means you have lost 1/2 of your signal or transmitter power. A +3 dB gain means you have doubled (x2) your signal or transmitter power. Example:
A 6 dB antenna will increase the radiated output power of a 1 watt transmitter to 4 watts {times 4 = 3 dB (x2) + 3 dB
(x2)} and increase the received signal strength to receiver times 4 Revised: 11 Aug 08 8-2 EST P/N AA107D
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CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS ASSEMBLING THE AA195PM TWO HOLE OUTDOOR POLE MOUNTING KIT The AA195PM mounting kit contains everything required for pole mounting and weatherproofing the ESTeem Model 195E for outdoor installations. The 195E with AA195PM mounting kit can be directly mounted to a round pole from 1.25 to a diameter of 2.25 OD. Any mounting structure greater than 2 requires hose clamp strapping run through the Pole Mount Brackets. The mounting kit requires the following assembly:
Figure 1: Packet Box Contents If you purchased an AA195PM mounting kit with your Model 195E, the kit will be packed in the same packing box as the ESTeem (Figure 1). 1. 2. Remove and inventory the two (2) Pole Mounting Brackets, one (1) Two-Hole Face Plate Cover (with single port cover installed), one (1) Heat Shield and (1) AA195PM Hardware bag from the packing box (Figure 1). Report any missing or damaged items to ESTeem Customer Support (509-735-9092 Phone) as soon as possible for replacement.
(2) Square Bend U-Bolts with Hardware
(2) Pole Mount Clamps
(4) 10-24 Pan Screws
(1) Weather Proof Boot for Antenna Port B (if not used)
(2) Ethernet Cable Boot
(2) Direct Mount Antenna Boots for ESTeem Approved Direct Mount Antenna Only Figure 2: AA195PM Hardware Contents Revised: 11 Aug 08 8-3 EST P/N AA107D 3. 4. Assemble the two Pole Mounting Brackets with the included U-bolts, hardware and Pole Mount Clamps. Reference Figure 3. Inventory the AA195PM Hardware bag for all the components listed in Figure 2. CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS 5. Place the four supplied 10-24 x 1 Phillips Pan Head screws through the mounting holes of the Heat Shield and attach to the to the top of the ESTeem 195E (Figure 4). Figure 3: Pole Mount Assembly Figure 4: Heat Shield Attachment Revised: 11 Aug 08 8-4 EST P/N AA107D 6. Attach the two Pole Mounting Brackets to the ESTeem Model 195E with the 10-24 x 1 Phillips Pan Head screws through the CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Figure 5: Pole Mount Connection to Case
(Heat Shield Removed for Detail) top of the heat shield. Reference Figure 5 (Heat Shield removed for detail). 7. Assemble the outdoor rated CAT-5e Ethernet cable (Not Provided) with the supplied Ethernet Cable Boot (Figure 6). Ethernet Cable Boot Figure 6: Ethernet Cable Assembly 8. Feed the CAT-5e Ethernet connector(s) through the Face Plate Cover and secure the Ethernet Cable Boot to the cover. Reference Figure 7. NOTE: The Ethernet cable boot must be installed before the RJ-45 end is installed. If using the ESTeem AA09.1 outdoor Ethernet cable, verify that the Ethernet cable boot end is routed toward the ESTeem 195E. Revised: 11 Aug 08 8-5 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Face Plate Cover Second Port Cover Remove for 2nd Cable Ethernet Cable Boots Figure 7: Ethernet Cable Routing 9. Route the CAT-5e Ethernet cable through the molded strain-relief fins in the Face Plate Cover (Figure 8) to secure the cable and provide strain-relief for the connector. If a second Ethernet cable is installed, remove the second port cover and route cable. Figure 8: Face Plate Cover Strain Relief 10. Plug the CAT-5e Ethernet cable to the Model 195Es Ethernet port and secure the Face Plate Cover with the attached thumb screw. Verify that the weatherproof seal on the Face Plate Cover is sealed against the outer rim of the Model 195E. Reference Figure 9. Figure 9: Face Plate Cover Installed on ESTeem 11. Attach the antenna connector boots as show in Figure 10 for either dual attached antennas or external antennas. You are now ready to mount the ESTeem Model 195E Revised: 11 Aug 08 8-6 EST P/N AA107D EST Approved Direct Mount Antenna Only CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Port A Direct Mount Antenna Boots Port B EST Approved External Antenna With Factory Installed Boot Weather Proof Boot NOTE: Remove Plastic Connector Cover Before Installation South
(North America) Face Towards The Figure 10: Completed AA195PM Mounts Caution: Outdoor mounting of the 195E requires the use of weatherproof boots. Improper installation could result in radio failure. Caution: Always mount the 195E vertically with the antenna ports on top. Revised: 11 Aug 08 8-7 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Model 195Ed with Direct Mount Antenna and Surge Protection Omni-Directional Antenna EST P/N AA20DMEs Antenna Port A Weatherproof Boot Pole Mounting Brackets
(not shown) Weatherproof Front Cover Weatherproof Boot Weatherproof Boot Serial Interface Cable EST P/N AA09.1 (50 ft. maximum) POE Cable EST P/N AA09.1
(300 ft. maximum) Direct Pole Mount Pole Mounting Kit EST P/N AA195PM ESTeem Resources EST Part No. AA109 RS-232 Programming Interface Cable EST Part No. AA0621.1 RS-232C Serial Interface Cable RS-232, RJ-45/DB9F EST P/N AA0621.1 Ethernet Surge Protection EST P/N AA166 POE Supply EST P/N AA175 Ethernet LAN Interface Cable 100-250 VAC 50-60 Hz In Building Earth Ground Caution: Always mount the 195Ed vertically with the antenna ports on top. Revised: 11 Aug 08 8-8 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Caution: Always mount the 195Ed vertically with the antenna ports on top. Revised: 11 Aug 08 8-9 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Caution: Always mount the 195Ed vertically with the antenna ports on top. Revised: 11 Aug 08 8-10 EST P/N AA107D CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS FRESNEL ZONE The Fresnel zone shows the ellipsoid spread of the radio waves around the visual line-of-sight after they leave the antenna (see figure above). This area must be clear of obstructions or the signal strength will be reduced due to signal blockage. Typically, 20% Fresnel Zone blockage introduces little signal loss to the link. Beyond 40% blockage, signal loss will become significant. This calculation is based on a flat earth. It does not take into account the curvature of the earth. It is recommended for RF path links greater than 7 miles to have a microwave path analysis done that takes the curvature of the earth and the topography of the terrain into account. Fresnel Zone Radius = 72.1 SQRT [(d1d2) / (F(d1 + d2)]
Units Fresnel Zone Radius in feet. d1 and d2 in statue miles F in GHz Revised: 11 Aug 08 8-11 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX A FCC-DOC INFORMATION Other Information Model 195Ed Direct Sequence/OFDM Spread Spectrum Device
(USA) FCC ID: ENPESTEEM195ED
(Canada) IC No: 1457-195ED INFORMATION TO USERS The ESTeem Model 195Ed complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. (Cet appareil numrique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.) Note to User:
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Electronic Systems Technology for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Revised: 11 Aug 08 APX A-1 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX A FCC-DOC INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FIELD OFFICES ALASKA 1011 E. Tudor Rd. Rm 240 Box 2955 Anchorage, AK 99510 CALIFORNIA Interstate Office Park 4542 Ruffner St., Room 370 San Diego, CA 92111-2216 Los Angeles Office (LA) Ceritos Corporate Tower 18000 Studebaker Rd., Room 660 Cerritos, CA 90701-3684 San Francisco Office (SF) 5653 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 105 Pleasanton, CA 94588-8543 COLORADO Denver Office (DV) 215 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 303 Lakewood, CO 80226-1544 FLORIDA 919 Federal Bldg 51 SE First Ave. Miami, FL 33130 Tampa Office (TP) 2203 N. Lois Ave., Room 1215 Tampa, FL 33607-2356 GEORGIA Atlanta Office (AT) 3575 Koger Blvd., Suite 320 Duluth, GA 30096-4958 HAWAII 7304 Prince Kuhi Federal Building Honolulu, HI ILLINOIS Chicago Office (CG) Park Ridge Office Ctr., Room 306 1550 Northwest Highway Park Ridge, IL 60068-1460 LOUISIANA New Orleans Office (OR) 2424 Edenborn Ave. Suite 460 Metarie, LA 70001 MARYLAND 1017 Geo. Fallon Building 31 Hopkins Plaza Baltimore, MD MASSACHUSETTS Boston Office (BS) 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7495 MICHIGAN Detroit Office (DT) 24897 Hathaway Street Farmington Hills, MI 48335-1552 MINNESOTA 691 Federal Building 316 N Robert St. St. Paul, MN MISSOURI Kansas City Office (KC) 520 NE Colbern Road Second Floor Lees Summit, MO 64086 NEW YORK 1307 Federal Building 111 W. Huron Buffalo, NY 14202 NEW YORK New York Office (NY) 201 Varick Street, Suite 1151 New York, NY 10014-4870 OREGON 1782 Federal Building 1220 SW 3rd Avenue Portland, OR 97204 PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Office (PA) One Oxford Valley Office Bld. Room 404 2300 E. Lincoln Hwy Langhorne, PA 19047-1859 PUERTO RICO 747 Federal Building Carlo Chardon Ave. Hato Rey, PR 00918 TEXAS Dallas Office (DL) 9330 LBJ Freeway, Room 1170 Dallas, TX 75243-3429 5636 Federal Building 515 Rusk Avenue Houston, TX 77002 WASHINGTON DC Columbia Office (CF) 9300 East Hampton Drive Capitol Heights, MD 20743 WASHINGTON Seattle Office (ST) 11410 NE 122nd Way Room 312 Kirkland, WA 98034-6927 Revised: 11 Aug 08 APX A-2 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS Model 195Ed Case Specifications LED Indicators Power On/Off Carrier Detect On/Off Link Status On/Off I/O Connectors Ethernet 10/100Base T (Port 1) Ethernet 10/100Base T (Port 2) RS-232C Port
(2,400 to 115.2K baud) RS-232C Programming Port (38.4 K baud) Antenna Input/Output Remote Input Power Direct Input Power Transmiter Frequency of Operation RF Data Rate Tx Output Power RF Output Impedance Receiver Receiver On/Off Transmitter On/Off RJ-45 Female RJ-45 Female RJ-45 Female RJ-45 Female TNC Reverse Polarity Female Power Over Ethernet Cable Optional, Header Screw Connector 902 to 928 MHz Software Selectable 11 Channels 1,2,5.5,6,9,11,12,18,24,36,48, & 54 Mbps Fixed or Auto Scaling DSSS/OFDM Modulation 250 to 630 mW 50 ohms Rx Sensitivity @ Frame Error Rate <10%
-72 dBm @54 Mbps to 95 dBm @ 1 Mbps Frame Error Rate <10%
Power Power over Ethernet Power Connector on Unit Receive Transmit Case Dimensions Weight Outdoor Pole Mounting Kit Other Warranty Temperature Range Humidity FCC ID Number (USA) IC Number (Canada) IEEE 802.3af Standard Power Supply, 48 VDC @ 13 Watts 10 to 16 VDC 300 ma @ 12 VDC 1100 ma @ 12 VDC 1.9 in. H x 6.7 in. W x 6.2 in. L 1.25 lbs. Optional, EST P/N 195PM 1 Year
-30 to +60 C 95% Non-condensing ENPESTEEM195ED 1457-195ED Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice Model 195Ed Case Specifications APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Specifications Caution Omni-directional antenna should not be located within 23 cm of personnel. AA191s Omni-Directional, Permanent Vehicle Mount Direct mount 896 to 940 MHz Vertical 50 ohms 7 dBi (5 dBd)
< 1.5 to 1 n/a n/a n/a Molded Polymer Included TNC-R Male 32 in. length
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Model: AA20DMEs Applications: Model 195Ed direct case mount Antenna Type: Omni-Directional, Sleeve dipole Frequency: 902 to 928 MHz Polarization: Vertical Impedance: 50 ohms Gain: 2 dBi (0 dBd) VSWR: < 2:1 Power: 10 W Front To Back Ratio: n/a Horizontal Beamwidth: n/a Vertical Beamwidth: 60 degrees Antenna Material: Polyurethane Plastic Radome Recommended Mounting Hardware: n/a Antenna Connector: TNC-R Male Flexibility: +/- 20 Antenna Envelope: 8.8 in. length by .51 in. width Temperature: -20 to +65 C Weight: 35 grams Model 191Es Caution Omni-directional antenna should not be located within 23 cm of personnel. Model AA20DMEs Revised: 11 Aug 08 APX B-3 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Specifications Model No:
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AA20Es900 Omni Directional, DC Grounded Fixed base 902 to 928 MHz Vertical 50 ohms 7 dBi (5 dBd) 1.5:1 Typical n/a n/a 22 degrees @ power Brass radiator, UV inhibited fiberglass enclosed Base to Mast, Supplied. Mounting Hardware:
Maximum Power Input: 150 Watts 100 mph Wind Survival:
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14.2 ft-lbs. @ 100 mph Antenna Connector:
TNC-R Male with 36in. pig-tail. Antenna Envelope:
48 in. L x 1-5/16 in. Dia. Weight:
1.75 lbs. Caution To comply with the FCC exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 23 cm must be maintained between the antenna and all persons. Model AA20Es900 Revised: 11 Aug 08 APX B-4 EST P/N AA107D Model No:
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APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS Caution To comply with the FCC exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 23 cm must be maintained between the antenna and all persons. Antenna Specifications AA203Es900 Directional, DC grounded Fixed base. 902 to 928 MHz Vertical or Horizontal 50 ohms 7 dBi (5 dBd)
< 1.5:1 Nominal
> 16 dB 130 degrees @ power 70 degrees @ power Aluminum Heavy duty U bolts for mounting up to 2.0 in. pipe
(included). TNC-R Male with 2 ft. pigtail with ESTeem weatherproof boot. 50 Watts 1.1 ft. length by 6 in. width 150 mph
.11 ft 1 lbs. Model AA203Es900 Revised: 11 Aug 08 APX B-5 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX C INTERFACE PORTS ETHERNET INTERFACE The ESTeem Model 195Eds Ethernet Port is a Full and Half-Duplex Auto-negotiation interface supporting both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps (10/100BaseT). The Ethernet port is compliant with IEEE 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (PoE) to provide both data and power over the same CAT-5E grade Ethernet cable. The port is compatible with TIA/EIA-568B cable configuration (Figure 1). Figure 1: Ethernet Pin Layout A second Ethernet port will be included if the serial option is added to the 195Ed. This second Ethernet port can be used in Bridge Mode (HUB) or as a router. Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX C-1 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX C INTERFACE PORTS CONFIGURING DHCP SERVER The ESTeem 195Ed Ethernet port supports both client and server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Figure 2 shows the DHCP host configuration screen that will be shown if DHCP server is selected in the setup screens. Enter the values that match the DHCP configuration for your network. Figure 2: DHCP Server Configuration Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX C-2 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX C INTERFACE PORTS RS-232 Programming Port Model 195Ed Serial Port Interface Ethernet Pin-out RS-232 Data Port Model 195Ed Serial Data Port Interface RS-232C PROGRAMMING PORT CONFIGURATION The ESTeem Model 195Ed has a proprietary RS-232C interface in a RJ-45 connector on the front panel. To interface the 195Ed to the serial port on the computer, you need ESTeem cable AA0621 that combines a standard Ethernet patch cable to a 9-pin Female adapter. The serial port on the ESTeem Model 192E can be used to access the configuration menu in the ESTeem for system and network configuration. The ESTeem communications port operates at 38,400 bps, No Parity, 8 Data Bits and 1 Stop Bit (38,400,N,8,1). Configure your terminal program to match these settings. RS-232 PROGRAMMING PORT PIN-OUT TABLE ESTeem Model AA0621 RS-232C Port Pin-Out Table RJ-45 Pin No. 4 5 6 Function Signal Ground (GND) Receive Data (RxD) Transmit Data (TxD) DB-9 Pin No. 5 2 3 RS-232C DATA PORT CONFIGURATION The ESTeem Model 195Ed has an RS-232C interface in a RJ-45 connector on the front panel that can be installed as an option . To interface the 195Ed to the serial port on the computer, you need serial cable with the following pin-out:
ESTeem Model AA0621 RS-232C Port Pin-Out Table Function Data Set Ready (DSR) Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Signal Ground (GND) Receive Data (RxD) Transmit Data (TxD) Clear to Sent (CTS) Request to Sent (RTS) DB-9 Pin No. 6 1 4 5 2 3 8 7 RJ-45 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX C-3 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX D RADIO CONFIGURATION 195Ed FREQUENCY OF OPERATION In a wireless Ethernet network all of the ESTeem Model 195Eds must be set to the same radio frequency of operation or channel. Listed on the right is a table showing the channel and corresponding frequency of operation. The frequency of operation is selectable when configuring the mode of operation of the 195Ed (reference Chapter 4). See Figure 1. RF COMMUNICATIONS DATA RATE Figure 1: RF Channel Selection The RF data rate of the Model 195Ed can be programmed for operation at 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, or 54 Mbps. The RF data rate can be set for a fixed rate or a specific range that is dynamically scaled by the Model 195Ed from monitoring the received signal quality. The Model 195Ed can communicate with multiple client 195Ed devices at different data rates for each device. By selecting all ranges from 1 to 54 Mbps you will be able to communicate with all client 195Ed regardless of their data rate and signal quality requirements. Dynamic scaling means that the Model 195Ed will operate at the highest RF data rate that is programmed into unit. If the received data quality drops below the required minimums for reliable communications the Model 195Ed will reduce the data rate to the next lowest step to increase signal quality. Conversely if the signal quality increases above the minimums the Model 195Ed will increase the RF data rate the next highest level. The ESTeem 195Ed is set at the factory to operate at maximized scaling speed data rates from 1-54 Mbps and should not need adjustment. The RF Data Rate is programmed in the Model 195Ed through the Advanced Menu>Wireless LAN Settings>Wlan0 Device and the value for wlan0_OPRATES:. In the example shown in Figure 2 the RF Date Rate is programmed to dynamic scale from 1 to 54 Mbps (recommend factory default setting). To set the values for the data rate, check the box next to the listed data rate to enable this rate for operation. Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX D-1 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX D RADIO CONFIGURATION Figure 2: Advanced Data Rate Selection RF BASIC RATE The RF Basic Rate is the synchronization rate used to establish the initial connection between 802.11g and 802.11b communication devices in Mbps. After the initial connection has been establish the RF communication rate will be determined by the RF Communication Data Rate established above. Factory default is 1 through 11 Mbps shown in Figure 2 so that the unity will establish communication with the older (slower) 802.11b devices. This lower rate also allows for a quicker reconnect when the ESTeems are configured for EtherStation mode or working in a mobile environment. The ESTeem 195Ed is set at the factory to operate at all speeds from 1-11 Mbps and should not need adjustment. The RF Basic Rate is programmed in the Model 195Ed through the Advanced Menu>Wireless LAN Settings>Wlan0 Device and the value for wlan0_AP_BASICRATES:. In the example shown in Figure 2 the RF Date Rate is programmed to dynamic scale from 1 to 11 Mbps (recommend factory default setting). To set the values for the data rate, check the box next to the data rate required. Note: The Model 195Ed will only communicate with slower speed devices after synchronization if the RF Communication Data shown above has been set to dynamically scale to 1 and 2 Mbps. In general, do not set the RF Basic Rates above 11Mbps unless specifically instructed by ESTeem Customer Support. Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX D-2 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX E SECURITY OVERVIEW The security for the ESTeem Model 195Ed, like all network security, must be multi-layered. One level of security is never enough to make sure that data does not end up in the wrong hands. Please review the following security levels and decide what is the most appropriate for your network. 128-BIT WEP The 128 WEP uses a particular algorithm called RC4 encryption to encode and decode traffic that is based on a 104-bit encryption key and a 24-bit Initialization Vector (IV). RC4 starts with a relatively short encryption key (104 bits) that is expanded into a nearly infinite stream of keys to accompany the stream of packets. The basic concept of RC4 is good, but the way its implemented in WEP leaves it open to compromise. The researchers that test the integrity of the system usually focus on one piece of the implementation, the Initialization Vector (IV). The IV (24 bits) is the algorithm component thats supposed to keep expanded keys from repeating. From the researchers point of view, a high-volume access point is mathematically guaranteed to reuse the same key stream at least once a day. When this happens, its called an IV collision this becomes a soft spot to enter the system. The researchers arent saying that its easy to break into the system, or that its being done on a regular basis, only that it is possible and that administrators should consider ways to reduce the possibility. WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access with Preshared Key (WPA PSK) WPA, which uses 802.1x, was introduced in 2003 to improve on the authentication and encryption features of WEP. All authentication is handled within this access point device. WPA has two significant advantages over WEP:
1. An encryption key differing in every packet. The TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) mechanism shares a starting key between devices. Each device then changes their encryption key for every packet. It is extremely difficult for hackers to read messages even if they have intercepted the data. 2. Certificate Authentication (CA) can be used, blocking a hacker posing as a valid user. Wi-Fi Protected Access with Enterprise Server (WPA Enterprise) Like WPA PSK, WPA Enterprise uses 802.1x. However, a backend authentication server handles the authentication decision. The most commonly type of authentication server is a RADIUS server. The ESTeem Model 195Ed can be configured to operate with an established RADIUS server on the network. WPA is server/client relationship from a software driver on a computers wireless LAN (WLAN) card to an Access Point. The scope of WPA is limited in use to this configuration only. The ESTeem Model 195Ed can support WPA Enterprise and PSK as an Access Point, but the level of security on the Bridging layer is configured separately. ACCESS CONTROL LIST (ACL) The ACL is one of the simplest yet most secure methods of network security. The ACL is a configurable MAC filter in the Model 192E that can be set to allow specific MAC address on the wireless network by individual address or address ranges. The same filter can also be set to reject individual MAC addresses or address ranges. The MAC address is a unique, 6 hexadecimal field address assigned at the manufacturer that can not be changed. The MAC address is traceable through the IEEE governing body to the manufacturer and is the fingerprint for all Ethernet devices. Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX E-1 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX E SECURITY Using a combination of both the WPA or 128-Bit WEP encryption and the ACL filter provide the ESTeem an extremely secure wireless networking layer. DISABLING BROADCAST PROBES AND HIDING SSID A simple but very effective way of securing a network is to make the network difficult to find. By disabling broadcast probes and hiding the Service Set Identification (SSID), wireless and network sniffers will not be able to find your ESTeem Model 195Ed network. To gain access to the wireless network, you would be required to have the SSID and all security loaded in the WLAN card software prior to entering the network. MASQUERADE MODES When the ESTeem Model 195Ed is configured in either the Access Point Masquerade or the Client Masquerade modes, the wireless modem functions as a network firewall. If access to the wired network is the greatest concern, place the ESTeem in the Masquerade mode and the wireless network will be completely isolated from the wired Ethernet network. INCREASING NETWORK SECURITY The following are a few suggestions to help improve the overall security of your wireless network:
1. Enable the security. If you research all of the articles regarding hackers, they have gotten into the users network due to the security not being enabled. 2. Set the ACL filter to include only those MAC address of the wireless Ethernet device being used on the network. 3. Set "Hide SSID" to True. As you take your access point out of the box, broadcast SSID is enabled which means that it will accept any SSID. By hiding the SSID configured in the client must match the SSID of the access point. 4. Make sure the keys are not reused in your company, since reuse increases the statistical likelihood that someone can figure the key out and change the default password on your access point or wireless router 5. Change the default SSID of your product. Don't change the SSID to reflect your company's main names, divisions, or products. It just makes you too easy to target. 6. As a network administrator, you should periodically survey your company using a tool like NetStumbler to see if any "rogue"
access points pop up within your company without authorization. All of your hard work to "harden" your wireless network could be wasted if a rogue AP was plugged into your network behind the firewall. 7. Many access points allow you to control access based on the MAC address of the NIC attempting to associate with it. If the MAC address of your NIC isn't in the table of the access point, you won't associate with it. And while it's true that there are ways of spoofing a MAC address that's been sniffed out of the air, it takes an additional level of sophistication to spoof a MAC address. The downside of deploying MAC address tables is that if you have a lot of access points, maintaining the tables in each access point could be time consuming. Some higher-end, enterprise-level access points have mechanisms for updating these tables across multiple access points of the same brand. 8. If you're deploying a wireless router, think about assigning static IP addresses for your wireless NICs and turn off Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). If you're using a wireless router and have decided to turn off DHCP, also consider changing the IP subnet. Many wireless routers default to the 192.168.1.0 network and use 192.168.1.1 as the default router. 9. A simple security technique used by the military is to have the administrator periodically change the key for the system i.e. weekly, monthly, etc. Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX E-2 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX F TROUBLESHOOTING TESTING COMMUNICATION LINK After you have configured at least two of the Model 195Ed wireless Ethernet modems for operation, you can verify communication with each the following steps:
Status Light The quickest source of link status is to view the Status Light on the face of the 195Ed (Figure 1). If the Status light is solid on any other 195Ed except the Timing Master, the Model 195Ed has a connection to another Model 195Ed listed in the Peer Table. On the Timing Master the status light will be illuminated at all times. Status Screen/Peer Table To view detailed information on the status of the communication link (such as connection speed, signal strength and last update time) you can open the Status Screen from the Web Interface. After press the Status tab at the top of the screen the Status:
Summary will be displayed showing the status of all ports and memory in the 195Ed (Figure 2). Solid Red on Link Status LED Figure 1: Connection Status Light Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX F-1 EST P/N AA107D Figure 2: Peer Summary Table Under the Wireless Status heading click on the View Peer Table and the Peer Table Screen will be displayed (Figure 3). APPENDIX F TROUBLESHOOTING Opposite Modems Wireless MAC Receive Signal Strength (dBm) Last Packet Received Peer Modem ID Other Access Points Figure 3: Repeater Peer Table Repeater Peers - The Peer Table will display all connected 195Ed configured to repeat to this ESTeem by their Wireless (WLAN) MAC address. Received Signal Strength This is the first of the two numbers listed in the block. This signal strength value is listed in dBm. Last RX This is the time of the last received data packet. When monitoring the status menu, it is important to note the time the last transmission was updated so you are not looking at stale data. Current Data Rate This is the current speed the last data packet received by the Model 195Ed. Note that the speed is listed in kbps. Modem ID This is Modem ID for the opposite repeater peer. Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX F-2 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX F TROUBLESHOOTING Peer Table Details To further analyze a repeater peer link, press the hyperlink for any WLAN MAC address listed in the repeater peer summary
(Figure 3) and the Peer Info screen will be displayed (Figure 4). Detailed information on the Counter, Statistics, Link Encryption, Beacon and Probes can found by selecting the respective hyperlink. Figure 4: Repeater Peer Table TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS General (Applicable to All Modes of Operation) Where do I find the latest firmware version number? We have the latest version number of the Model 195Ed firmware listed on the ESTeem Web site (www.esteem.com) under the Model 195Ed product page. How and when do I update the Model 195Ed firmware? - You should only update the Model 195Ed firmware if you are having a specific problem and it is recommended that you do so by ESTeem Customer Support personnel. All the update instructions and files are located on the ESTeem FTP site at the following address:
ftp://www.esteem.com/195Ed Do all firmware versions have to be the same to communicate between the Model 195Ed? It is not necessary for all the firmware versions to be the same revision to communication, but the later version may have added features that the other versions will not recognize. What characters are valid for WEP Key entry? - Only the Hexadecimal characters 0-9 and A-F are valid for key entry. What ESTeem Utility version is required to program the Model 195Ed? The ESTeem Utility program is not required to program the Model 195Ed. The 195Ed can be programmed using any Terminal Emulation program (such as Windows HyperTerminal) and any web browser program. Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX F-3 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX F TROUBLESHOOTING What is the speed and duplex configuration on the Model 195Ed The Model 195Ed is an auto-negotiation full/half-duplex 10/100 Base-T interface. Ether a cross-over or patch cable is supported. Access Point Repeater Mode If I am unable to communicate with any of the remote sites, what is the most common cause? - The most common cause a communication problems with the 195Ed is that the SSID was entered incorrectly for the radio network. The 195Ed uses the SSID to set the frequency hopping pattern and it must be the same on all modems. How long does it take to re-establish the Wireless Ethernet Network? - If a communication link is lost and the Wireless Network needs to re-establish the repeater routes, the time can take up to 30 seconds. Should the AP Repeater Mode be used on mobile equipment? - The AP Repeater mode should be used on equipment that will not change the Repeater Route as it moves. For example, if a mobile device such as a crane can communicate directly to another ESTeem and will not loose the link in its travel, the AP Repeater Mode could be used. If the device requires two ESTeem Model 195Eds (Base and Repeater) to maintain communication across its complete travel, the Station Modes should be used on the mobile device. The problem will be in the time that the mobile ESTeem will take to transfer between the two sites. In Access Point Repeater mode the transfer can take up to 30 seconds, while the EtherStation mode will transfer without a packet loss. Does WEP have to be used? The WEP does not have to be enabled for the modems to communicate, but all modems must be configured the same way. Correct configuration, but cannot establish communications. In addition to the network configuration, all 195Ed modems configured in the AP mode must share the same SSID and be on the same frequency channel. The most likely cause of the error is the WLAN MAC address is not configured in both 195Eds repeater tables. If only one side is configured, everything will appear to be correct but no communication will function. EtherStation How do I access the Model 195Ed web page in EtherStation Mode? The Model 195Ed does not have an active web browser when configured in EtherStation mode. You must access the ESTeem with the ESTeem Discovery Program or through the RS-232 port after configuration in this mode. To monitor the link status, you can use the EtherStation Status program. What IP address do I configure the ESTeem in EtherStation mode? The Model 192E will not have an IP address in EtherStation mode. I can not link my device into the wireless network Verify that the MAC address of the device is exactly the same as configured in the Model 195Ed. The MAC address must have colons between the values. Can I connect my Model 195Ed in EtherStation mode to a HUB or Ethernet Switch? No. The modem must be connected directly to the Ethernet device for which it is programmed. In EtherStation mode the Model 195Ed can only service ONE Ethernet device. Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX F-4 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX G UTILITIES & FEATURES ESTEEM DISCOVERY UTILITY The ESTeem Discovery Utility will allow you to configure the IP address on the Model 195Ed to match your network regardless of its current IP subnet. This utility will also allow you to update the software in the 195Ed and open the web configuration for that wireless modem. Installation To install the Discovery Utility on your computer, inserting the Resource Disk in your CD drive. Note: The ESTeem Resource Disk is stand-alone copy of the ESTeem Web site (Figure 1). Navigation of the Resource Disk is as simple as using your web browser. All technical documentation, Users Manuals and the ESTeem Utility Program is available on the disk. 1. Place the ESTeem Utility CD in your CD-ROM drive. The CD will auto load the ESTeem main page Note: If the page does not auto load, open your web browser and set your address line to D:\index.html (Where D: is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive). 2. From the Main Page select ESTeem Utilities and click on ESTeem Discovery Utility (Figure 2). Note: This program is saved in a compressed file format. Microsoft Windows XP will open the file directly, but other operating systems will require a common compression program such as WinZip available for download at http://www.winzip.com Figure 1: ESTeem Resource Main Page Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX G-1 EST P/N AA107D Figure 2: Discovery Utility Download APPENDIX G UTILITIES & FEATURES 3. Double click on the 195EdiscoverySetup.exe file listed in the window to install the program. 4. Connect the Model 195Ed to your computer either direct to the Ethernet card or through a HUB/Switch using a CAT-5e Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port on the 195Ed supports Auto-Negotiation so either a patch cable or crossover cable will work. Open the ESTeem Discovery Program and press the Discover Modems button. The Model 195Ed will be displayed in the program by the Ethernet MAC address and Current IP Address (Figure 3). Note: The SSID, Mode of Operation and Modem ID will be adjusted through the web configuration manager.. 5. Double-click on the 195Ed you want to program and the Configure IP Address window will be displayed (Figure 4). Enter an Figure 3: Discovery Program Main Page IP address and Subnet Mask for the 195Ed that matches your network subnet and press the OK button to save this to the ESTeem. You will receive notification that the Configuration was Successful and the 195Ed will reboot. Proceed to ESTeem Setup in Chapter 4. Figure 4: Change IP Address Window Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX G-2 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX G UTILITIES & FEATURES Firmware Updates To update firmware on any ESTeem Model 195 that is shown on the Discovery program, right-mouse click on the 195s MAC address and select Update from the menu (Figure 5). Once you locate the update file, select the Open button and the 195 will update, validate and then reboot with the updated operating system. Figure 5: Discovery Features Menu Opening Web Browser To quickly open a web browser page to the IP address programmed in the 195 modem, right-mouse click on the 195s MAC address and select Open Browser from the menu (Figure 5). If your computer is configured for the same IP subnet at the ESTeem 195 wireless modem, you will be asked to sign in with the Username and Password (Figure 6) and you can begin programming the Model 195 for your application. Figure 6: ESTeem Web Page Log-on Screen Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX G-3 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX G UTILITIES & FEATURES ETHERSTATION STATUS PROGRAM When configured for EtherStation mode, the Web Configuration Manger is turned off. To gather information from the 195Ed on Access Point, link status and received signal strength you will need to install the ESTeem 195E Status Utility. The EtherStation Status Utility version 2.0.0.0 or greater provides a new feature where it will automatically program the connected ESTeem 195Ed to match up with the computer running the software. This software requires that the ESTeem 195Ed has software version 302.8.102 or greater installed for this feature to function. This software program is found on the AA109 Resources Disk or available from the ESTeem web site. To install the utility, please complete the following:
Installation The ESTeem Discovery Utility will allow you to configure the IP address on the Model 195Ed to match your network. Install the Discovery Utility on your computer by inserting the Resource Disk in your CD drive. Note: The ESTeem Resource Disk is stand-alone copy of the ESTeem Web site (Figure 1). Navigation of the Resource Disk is as simple as using your web browser. All technical documentation, Users Manuals and the ESTeem Utility Program is available on the disk. 1. Place the ESTeem Utility CD in your CD-ROM drive. The CD will auto load the ESTeem main page Note: If the page does not auto load, open your web browser and set your address line to D:\index.html (Where D: is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive). 2. From the Main Page select ESTeem Utilities and click on EtherStation Status Utility Note: This program is saved in a compressed file format. Microsoft Windows XP will open the file directly, but other operating systems will require a common compression program such as WinZip available for download at http://www.winzip.com 3. Double click on the 195EStatusSetup.exe file listed in the window to install the program. 4. Connect the Model 195Ed to your computer either direct to the Ethernet card or through a HUB/Switch using a CAT-5e Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port on the 195Ed supports Auto-Negotiation so either a patch cable or crossover cable will work. Open the ESTeem Status Program and a status icons will appear in your system tray
(Figure 9). When the status menu is opened from the system tray, the status window will be displayed (Figure 7) to show the Access Point MAC address and signal strength. The tray icon and Signal Strength bar will display the colors from Green, Yellow to Red on progressively poorer signal or will show Grey if roaming. Note: This Utility will only operate with an ESTeem Model 195Ed in EtherStation mode. Figure 7: EtherStation Status Program Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX G-4 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX G UTILITIES & FEATURES SETTING LOCAL TIME The ESTeem Model 195Ed will be shipped from the factory with the internal real-time clock set to Pacific Time. To change the clock settings to the local time for accurate log file entries:
1. Select Advanced from the top Menu then Wireless LAN Settings>wlan0 device and press the Next button (Figure 8). 2. Select Global Settings>Set System Time from the menu and press the Next button to continue. 3. Select the correct date and time from the drop-down menus (Figure 9) and press the Set System Time button to save the time to the real time clock. Figure 8: Advanced Features Screen Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX G-5 EST P/N AA107D Figure 9: Advanced Features Screen APPENDIX G UTILITIES & FEATURES CONFIGURING TIME SERVER Enabling NTP time synchronization services on the ESTeem 195Ed will allow to use time services from upstream services to keep the time on the system accurate. To allow time synchronization, the Model 195Ed must be configured with the NTP Daemon enabled and the appropriate IP address of the upstream network NTP server. 1. Select Advanced from the menu items and Global Variables (Figure 10). Figure 10: Advanced Settings Menu Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX G-6 EST P/N AA107D APPENDIX G UTILITIES & FEATURES 2. Press the next button and Figure 11 will be displayed. At the bottom of the page are the NTP server configurations. 3. The NTP daemon is enabled by selecting YES for NTP ENABLE (Figure 11). When enabled, the NTP daemon will use time services from upstream services to keep the time on this system accurate. 4. Next, the NTP SERVICE ENABLE should be configured to YES, if you want to allow the system to provide NTP service for clients wishing time synchronization (Figure 11). 5. The final step in configuring NTP services is to enter the IP address or the host name of the upstream NTP server. Figure 11: NTP Settings Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX G-7 EST P/N AA107D 6. Once configuration is complete, press the Return to Advanced button. APPENDIX G UTILITIES & FEATURES Figure 12: Advanced Settings Menu 7. To complete the configuration, select Commit and Reboot. The ESTeem 195Ed will now commit the configuration changes and reboot. (Figure 12) Revised: 30 Jun 08 APX G-8 EST P/N AA107D
frequency | equipment class | purpose | ||
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1 | 2011-03-24 | 907 ~ 922 | DTS - Digital Transmission System | Original Equipment |
app s | Applicant Information | |||||
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1 | Effective |
2011-03-24
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1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
Electronic Systems Technology
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1 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0001581263
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1 | Physical Address |
415 North Quay Street
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Kennewick, Washington 99336
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United States
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 | TCB Application Email Address |
t******@metlabs.com
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1 | TCB Scope |
A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 | Grantee Code |
ENP
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1 | Equipment Product Code |
ESTEEM195ED-1
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 | Name |
T****** E****
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1 | Title |
Engineer
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1 | Telephone Number |
509 7********
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1 | Fax Number |
509 7********
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e******@esteem.com
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
1 | Firm Name |
EEE
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1 | Name |
B******** S********
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1 | Physical Address |
415 North Quay Street
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1 |
Kennewick, Washington 99336
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1 |
United States
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app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
1 | Firm Name |
EEE
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1 | Name |
J******** C******
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1 | Physical Address |
415 North Quay Street
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1 |
Kennewick, Washington 99336
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1 |
United States
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app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Equipment Class | DTS - Digital Transmission System | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Wireless LAN transceiver | ||||
1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Grant Comments | Power output listed is conducted. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be used to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 | Firm Name |
MET Laboratories Inc
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1 | Name |
A******** B******
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1 | Telephone Number |
510-3********
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a******@metlabs.com
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1 | 1 | 15C | 907.00000000 | 922.00000000 | 0.7470000 |
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