CHAPTER 2
STARTING OUT
Revised: 23 Aug 11
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OVERVIEW
There are three main phases to prepare the ESTeem 195Ea for operation in a wireless network:
Phase 1 - Determine the correct mode of operation for the ESTeem in the wireless network
. The ESTeem 195Ea is a
sophisticated networking device that can be configured for multiple modes of operation. Determining the correct mode of operation
for the ESTeem 195Ea is the first step. Chapter 3 of this User’s Manual details the modes of operation and applications where each
would be used.
Phase 2 - Program the ESTeem for operation in the wireless network
. Once the correct mode of operation for the ESTeem has
been determined, the 195Ea can be programmed for the wireless network. To simplify the programming of the Model 195Ea,
ESTeem has created a new software utility called the ESTeem Network Configuration (ENC) Utility which is used to graphically
configure the primary and backup communication routes between ESTeem 195Ea’s in the network. The ENC Utility can be
installed from the ESTeem Resource Disk or from the ESTeem web site (www.esteem.com). Chapter 4 (Utilities and Features) of
this User’s Manual will guide you in the installation of the software and give a brief overview of operation of the ENC Utility, but a
detailed User’s Guide is available both on the ESTeem Resource Disk and in the Help section of the program itself.
The ESTeem Model 195Ea can also be programmed through the internal Web interface. If you do not have access to the ENC
Utility you can program the 195Ea for operation directly in the modem as detailed in Chapter 5.
3.
Install the ESTeem hardware and test communication
. After the ESTeem Model 195Ea’s programming, install the
hardware in each remote location. Chapter 8 of this User’s Manual describes the antenna specifications, mounting options and the
configuration of the pole mounting hardware for the ESTeem. For instructions on testing and troubleshooting the wireless link,
refer to Appendix F (Troubleshooting).
MODEL 195Ea HARDWARE LAYOUT
To begin the configuration, unpack the ESTeem Model 195Ea 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 195Ea’s 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 195Ea
AA109 Resource Disk
Antenna
(XXX Displayed)
(2) Ethernet Cables
Power Supply
(AA175.2 Displayed)
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.