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APPENDIX F 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

Revised: 30 Jun 08 

APX F-4 

EST P/N AA107D 

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 
195Ed’s (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 195Ed’s 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. 

Summary of Contents for 195E

Page 1: ...ou purchased an AA195PM mounting kit with your Model 195E the kit will be packed in the same packing box as the ESTeem Figure 1 2 Remove and inventory the two 2 Pole Mounting Brackets one 1 Two Hole F...

Page 2: ...Assemble the two Pole Mounting Brackets with the included U bolts hardware and Pole Mount Clamps Reference Figure 3 5 Place the four supplied 10 24 x 1 Phillips Pan Head screws through the mounting h...

Page 3: ...vided with the supplied Ethernet Cable Boot Figure 6 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 Eth...

Page 4: ...5E s 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 F...

Page 5: ...in radio failure Caution Always mount the 195E vertically with the antenna ports on top Figure 10 Completed AA195PM Mounts Direct Mount Antenna Boots Port A EST Approved Direct Mount Antenna Only Port...

Page 6: ...Brackets not shown Omni Directional Antenna EST P N AA20DMEs Antenna Port A ESTeem Resources EST Part No AA109 RS 232 Programming Interface Cable EST Part No AA0621 1 Weatherproof Boot POE Cable EST...

Page 7: ...CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Revised 11 Aug 08 8 9 EST P N AA107D Caution Always mount the 195Ed vertically with the antenna ports on top...

Page 8: ...CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Revised 11 Aug 08 8 10 EST P N AA107D Caution Always mount the 195Ed vertically with the antenna ports on top...

Page 9: ...pically 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 accoun...

Page 10: ...OFDM Spread Spectrum Device USA FCC ID ENPESTEEM195ED Canada IC No 1457 195ED The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the...

Page 11: ...ffice 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 D...

Page 12: ...28 MHz Software Selectable 11 Channels RF Data Rate 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps Fixed or Auto Scaling DSSS OFDM Modulation Tx Output Power 250 to 630 mW RF Output Impedance 50 ohms Receiver...

Page 13: ...APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS Model 195Ed Case Specifications...

Page 14: ...bs 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 Powe...

Page 15: ...idth n a Vertical Beamwidth 22 degrees power Antenna Material Brass radiator UV inhibited fiberglass enclosed Mounting Hardware Base to Mast Supplied Maximum Power Input 150 Watts Wind Survival 100 mp...

Page 16: ...degrees power Vertical Beamwidth 70 degrees power Antenna Material Aluminum Mounting Hardware Heavy duty U bolts for mounting up to 2 0 in pipe included Antenna Connector TNC R Male with 2 ft pigtail...

Page 17: ...s 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...

Page 18: ...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 scr...

Page 19: ...ttings RS 232 PROGRAMMING PORT PIN OUT TABLE ESTeem Model AA0621 RS 232C Port Pin Out Table RJ 45 Pin No Function DB 9 Pin No 4 Signal Ground GND 5 5 Receive Data RxD 2 6 Transmit Data TxD 3 RS 232C D...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...g 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 A...

Page 22: ...ation 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 Te...

Page 23: ...ys 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...

Page 24: ...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 d...

Page 25: ...ed 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 transmis...

Page 26: ...te 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 ESTe...

Page 27: ...ss 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 modem...

Page 28: ...Disk is as simple as using your web browser All technical documentation User s Manuals and the ESTeem Utility Program is available on the disk 1 Place the ESTeem Utility CD in your CD ROM drive The C...

Page 29: ...ems 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 co...

Page 30: ...ate and then reboot with the updated operating system Opening Web Browser To quickly open a web browser page to the IP address programmed in the 195 modem right mouse click on the 195 s MAC address an...

Page 31: ...rogram 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 add...

Page 32: ...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...

Page 33: ...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 app...

Page 34: ...TP 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...

Page 35: ...EST P N AA107D 6 Once configuration is complete press the Return to Advanced button 7 To complete the configuration select Commit and Reboot The ESTeem 195Ed will now commit the configuration changes...

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