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CHAPTER 5 – Web Configuration

Logging Into Web Configuration Manager

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Web Configuration Manager

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Top Menu

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Setting ModemID Field ---------------------------------------------

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Status Menu

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System Log Screen ---------------------------------------------

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Setup Screen

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Advanced Configuration Screen ---------------------------------------------

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Backup Screen

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Restore Screen

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Software Update ---------------------------------------------

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System Reboot ---------------------------------------------

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CHAPTER 6 – Serial Configuration and Applications

Using USB Programming Port

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Using RS-232 Data Port

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CHAPTER 7 – Repeating and Mesh Networking

ESTeem Mesh Network

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Configuration ---------------------------------------------

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Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)

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Spanning Tree Protocols (STP)

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Overview ---------------------------------------------

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Phases ---------------------------------------------

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Priority and Path Cost ---------------------------------------------

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Root Bridge ---------------------------------------------

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Redundant Backup

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Redundant Master Configuration ---------------------------------------------

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CHAPTER 8 – Antenna Setups

Antenna and Cable Configurations

8-1

Weatherproofing Coaxial Cable Connections

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Summary of Contents for 210C

Page 1: ...ESTeem MODEL 210 SERIES USER S MANUAL Models 210C 210M Manual Revision 1 0 November 2012 Electronic Systems Technology Inc ...

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Page 3: ...rials Authorization Number before shipment of product or parts to EST for any reason b 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 it 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 ...

Page 4: ...ples 3 1 Ethernet Bridge Mode 3 1 Router Modes 3 3 Mobile Client Modes 3 4 Programming Examples 3 7 Using ESTeem Network Configuration ENC Utility 3 7 Example 1 Point to Point Ethernet Bridge 3 9 Example 2 Point to Point Ethernet Bridge with Repeater 3 10 Example 3 Point to Multipoint with Mesh Repeater 3 11 Example 4 Point to Multipoint Router Mode 3 13 Example 5 Mobile Client Mode 3 15 Example 6...

Page 5: ...7 Software Update 5 8 System Reboot 5 8 CHAPTER 6 Serial Configuration and Applications Using USB Programming Port 6 1 Using RS 232 Data Port 6 3 CHAPTER 7 Repeating and Mesh Networking ESTeem Mesh Network 7 1 Configuration 7 1 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol RSTP 7 2 Spanning Tree Protocols STP 7 3 Overview 7 3 Phases 7 4 Priority and Path Cost 7 4 Root Bridge 7 4 Redundant Backup 7 5 Redundant Mast...

Page 6: ...IX C Radio Configuration Frequency of Operation C 1 Average RF Output Power C 1 APPENDIX D Security APPENDIX E Troubleshooting Testing Communication Link E 1 Viewing RF Data Rates E 3 Signal Strength vs Data Rates E 4 Setting Maximum Distance Value E 4 Troubleshooting Tips E 5 APPENDIX F 210C Specifications 210C Specifications F 1 Case Layout F 2 Antenna Specifications F 3 ...

Page 7: ...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 If using routing protocols you must be able to identify and configure the network routers gateways and firewalls You must be familiar with using web browser software such as Internet Explorer Netscape or Mozilla If you ar...

Page 8: ...oth provide wireless access to mobile clients Access Point and bridge all Ethernet data connected to the Ethernet ports The AP Bridge mode will pass all network traffic between connected devices including global network broadcasts See Figure 2 2 Access Point Router Mode In this mode the ESTeem Model 210 will function as a router between wired Ethernet networks connected to the 210 s Ethernet port ...

Page 9: ...nopy Self Healing Mesh Network If multiple repeater routes are configured to the same destination ESTeem the 210 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 5 Station Client Modes Figure 5 Mesh Network...

Page 10: ...de of the Access Point is required This mode would be used where multiple Ethernet devices will be connected to a single Model 210 in a mobile client application and the connected Ethernet devices will need to be accessible from the Access Point s LAN network RS 232 Serial Applications The ESTeem 210 is installed with an RS 232 data port for serial data applications run over the wireless links Fig...

Page 11: ... both on the ESTeem Resource Disk and in the Help section of the program itself The ESTeem Model 210 can also be programmed through the internal Web interface discussed in detail in Chapter 5 if you do not have access to the ENC Utility Phase 3 Install the ESTeem hardware and test communication After the ESTeem Model 210 s programming install the hardware in each remote location Chapter 8 of this ...

Page 12: ...re the Model 210 prior to mounting 2 Attach antenna to the Model 210 before powering up The following steps should be completed to begin configuration of the ESTeem Model 210 1 Connect the antenna to the TNC connection on the ESTeem Model 210 Figure 1 2 Connect the power supply and Ethernet cable to the ESTeem and proceed to Chapter 3 to begin programming ...

Page 13: ...s while passing all network traffic that arrives in both the wireless and connected Ethernet ports including all global network traffic Figure 1 This mode will work in most wireless applications of the 210 to wirelessly connect two or more remote Ethernet devices or networks The Ethernet bridge mode is also used in repeating Figure 2 and in self healing Mesh networks Figure 3 for fixed non mobile ...

Page 14: ...CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Figure 2 Ethernet Bridge with Repeater Figure 3 Multipoint Bridge with Mesh Networking Revised 5 Dec 12 3 2 EST P N AA107 210CM ...

Page 15: ...i directional communication from the Ethernet LAN connection to the wireless network Example Applications Wireless Ethernet networks connected to large company or plant Ethernet LAN networks AP Router Wireless Ethernet networks with a requirement for network isolation from the plant or company network AP Router Shared Ethernet connection to direct Internet service DSL Cable T1 etc AP Masquerade Ap...

Page 16: ...devices in a mobile mode the Station Router or Station Masquerade will be required The Station Router will allow bi directional communication between the Ethernet devices connected to the 210 and the wireless network while the Station Masquerade will serve as a firewall on the Ethernet side Example Applications Mobile applications where the 210 will change links often between fixed Access Points L...

Page 17: ...Teem serial numbers for your application Adding ESTeems to ENC Utility and Changing Name Each of the example applications will use the following procedure to add and rename ESTeem 210 s 1 Consult the ENC Utility s User Guide on how the create a new wireless network Once you have a blank network configuration page Figure 9 select ESTeem from the menu items to display the drop down menu then select ...

Page 18: ...o match the example configuration Right Mouse click on the ESTeem icon and select Change Change Modem ID Figure 12 Enter Main Office in the pop up window and select OK Figure 11 Main Office ESTeem 210 4 Duplicate the above procedure for each ESTeem 210 added to the network Revised 5 Dec 12 3 6 EST P N AA107 210CM Figure 12 Change Modem ID ...

Page 19: ...evised 5 Dec 12 3 7 EST P N AA107 210CM 5 Verify both ESTeem modems are connected to the same switch as the computer running the ENC Utility and send the configuration to both modems at the same time by selecting ESTeem ESTeem Configuration Send Configuration to All ESTeems Figure 14 6 Once the ENC Utility has downloaded the configuration for both ESTeem 210s the status box around the ESTeems will...

Page 20: ...5 3 Verify all ESTeem modems are connected to the same switch as the computer running the ENC Utility and send the configuration to both modems at the same time by selecting ESTeem ESTeem Configuration Send Configuration to All ESTeems Once the ENC Utility has downloaded the configuration for both ESTeem 210 s the status box around the ESTeem s will change from yellow to blue This indicates that t...

Page 21: ...n Your layout should appear like Figure 16 2 Move the ESTeem 210 icons on the screen to simulate the layout of the diagram Draw connection lines between the primary wireless links modems in the same order as the network layout Figure 17 Figure 16 Example 3 Modems 3 To create the backup link between Remote 1 and Remote 2 and the other backup link from Remote 2 to the Remote Office draw a wireless c...

Page 22: ...ENC Utility and send the configuration to all modems at the same time by selecting ESTeem ESTeem Configuration Send Configuration to All ESTeems Once the ENC Utility has downloaded the configuration for both ESTeem 210 s the status box around the ESTeem s will change from yellow to blue This indicates that the configuration was completed successfully and the ESTeem 210 s are ready to be installed ...

Page 23: ...E 14003 Remote Site 3 1 Using the above procedure for adding ESTeem Model 210s add the four ESTeem 210s for this example and rename by location Your layout should appear like Figure 18 2 Move the ESTeem 210 icons on the screen to simulate the layout of the diagram Draw connection lines between the wireless links modems in the same order as the network layout Figure 19 Figure 19 Router Example Layo...

Page 24: ...your network For help with setting the router addressing please refer to Router Address Examples later in this chapter You will end on the screen in Figure 22 Press the Finish button to return to the configuration page Figure 21 AP Router Configuration 6 Verify all ESTeem modems are connected to the same switch as the computer running the ENC Utility and send the configuration to all modems at the...

Page 25: ...nd set the Modem ID to match the three modes of operation Your configuration will appear as in Figure 24 EtherStation 3 By default the ENC Utility sets all station mode ESTeem modems to EtherStation mode The only adjustment necessary to the EtherStation modem in our example is to enter the connected Ethernet device s MAC address The ESTeem 210 will clone the Ethernet MAC address of the connected E...

Page 26: ...dressing please refer to Router Address Examples later in this chapter 9 Verify the encryption settings are correct for the 802 11 AP network in which the EtherStation modem will be working and press the Finish button to return to the configuration page 10 Verify all ESTeem modems are connected to the same switch as the computer running the ENC Utility and send the configuration to all modems at t...

Page 27: ...SSING EXAMPLES The following are examples of the IP addressing and subnets required for the ESTeem Router modes Point to Point Access Point Router to Station Router Figure 27 AP Router Addressing Example Revised 5 Dec 12 3 15 EST P N AA107 210CM ...

Page 28: ...Must Be on Separate Subnets ESTeem 210 in Access Point Router Mode Ethernet IP Address 172 17 1 6 Wireless IP Address 172 16 1 6 Netmask 255 255 0 0 Default Route 172 17 1 6 ESTeem 210 in Station Router Mode Netmask 255 255 0 0 Wireless IP Address 172 16 2 20 Ethernet IP Address 172 18 2 20 Gateway Route 172 16 1 6 Computer IP Address 172 17 1 1 Netmask 255 255 0 0 Default Route 172 17 1 6 Connect...

Page 29: ...CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Stand Alone Access Point Router with Multiple Station Routers Figure 29 Complete Router Addressing Example Revised 5 Dec 12 3 17 EST P N AA107 210CM ...

Page 30: ...igned Figure 1 The ENC Utility will eliminate the need to program or update each ESTeem wireless modem individually The ENC Utility can send all wireless modem configuration changes simultaneously to a new or existing network The ENC Utility will be used for all wireless network programming in this User s Manual For detailed instructions on the use of the ESTeem Network Configuration ENC Utility p...

Page 31: ...rive Note The ESTeem Resource Disk is a stand alone copy of the ESTeem Web site Figure 2 Navigation of the Resource Disk is as simple as using your web browser All technical documentation User s Manuals and the ESTeem Utility Program are available on the disk Figure 2 ESTeem Resource Main Page 1 Place the ESTeem Utility CD in your CD ROM drive The CD will auto load the ESTeem main page Note If the...

Page 32: ...Discovery Program and press the Discover Modems button The Model 210 will be displayed in the program by the Ethernet MAC address and Current IP Address Figure 4 Note The SSID Mode of Operation and Modem ID will be adjusted through the ENC Utility or the Web Configuration Manager 5 Double click on the 210 you want to program and the Configure IP Address window will be displayed Figure 5 Enter an I...

Page 33: ...rating system Figure 6 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 195 s MAC address and select Open Browser from the menu Figure 6 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 7 You ca...

Page 34: ...e 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 ...

Page 35: ...vanced from the top Menu then Wireless LAN Settings wlan0 device Press the Next button Figure 9 Revised 5 Dec 12 4 6 EST P N AA107 210CM 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 10 and press the Set System Time button to save the time to the real time clock Figure 9 Advanced Featu...

Page 36: ...o allow time synchronization the Model 210 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 11 Figure 11 Advanced Settings Menu 2 Press the Next button and Figure 11 will be displayed At the bottom of the page are the NTP server configurations Revised 5 Dec 12 4 7 EST P...

Page 37: ...ep 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 12 Figure 12 NTP Settings 5 The final step in configuring NTP services is to enter the IP address or the host name of the upstream NTP server Revised 5 Dec 12 4 8 EST P N AA107 210CM ...

Page 38: ... complete press the Return to Advanced button 7 To complete the configuration select Commit and Reboot The ESTeem 210 will now commit the configuration changes and reboot Figure 13 Figure 13 Advanced Settings Menu Revised 5 Dec 12 4 9 EST P N AA107 210CM ...

Page 39: ...e Memory UCD SNMP MIB memTotalFree 0 Total Free Memory Idle CPU UCD SNMP MIB ssCpuIdle 0 Percentage of CPU Idle per interface IP Address IF MIB ifAddress Port Speed IF MIB ifSpeed In bps Port Status IF MIB ifOperStatus Mac Address IF MIB ifPhysAddress per wlandev entry EST MIB wirelessDevicesNumber 0 Wireless Port Identification Device Name EST MIB wirelessDeviceTable 1 wName 1 Name of device wlan...

Page 40: ... EST MIB wirelessPeerTable 1 pCurRates 1 Current Operating Rates last rx signal EST MIB wirelessPeerTable 1 pSignal 1 Receive Signal in dBm last rx noise EST MIB wirelessPeerTable 1 pNoise 1 Background Noise in dBm BSSID EST MIB wirelessPeerTable 1 pBssid 1 Basic Service Set ID In Hex SSID EST MIB wirelessPeerTable 1 pSSID 1 SSID in Text isValid EST MIB wirelessPeerTable 1 pCurrent 1 True if peer ...

Page 41: ... 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 Note If this is the first time the Model 210 has been programmed and the Password was not changed from the factory default values proceed with the steps below to access the Configuration Menu The fact...

Page 42: ...lay the Modem ID field that can be used to easily identify the 210 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 ...

Page 43: ...hooting is done in this section of the Web Configuration Manager Figure 5 Status Screen Peer Status Table The Peer Status submenu lists the connected wireless devices Model 210 s or 802 11 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 i...

Page 44: ... Wireless MAC address For detailed information on repeaters see Chapter 6 Repeating Features Access Points This section will list all other 802 11 Access Points that are sharing the operating channel frequency of the 210 You can also note that the Repeater Peers listed above are also included in this list Figure 6 Peer Table Screen Counter Details The Counter Details submenu will summarize all tra...

Page 45: ...l 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 210 Please see Chapter 5 for complete description on System Setup menu and examples for system configurations See Figure 8 Figure 8 Setup Screen Revised 5 Dec 12 5 5 EST P N AA107 210CM ...

Page 46: ... ESTeem technical support See Figure 9 Figure 9 Advanced Features Screen Backup Screen The Backup Screen saves the current configuration in the Model 210 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 ...

Page 47: ...es 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 210 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 Downlo...

Page 48: ...ory 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 Figure 13 Software Update Screen System Reboot Screen The Reboot screen allows the user to reset the Model 210 See Figure 14 Figure 14 System Reboot Screen Revised...

Page 49: ...he ESTeem boot sequence is complete approximately 45 seconds you will receive this message Please press Enter to active this console If you don t see this message press the Reset button on the front panel of the Model 210 and or check the programming of your RS 232 port Press the Enter key and you will be at the Configuration Menu 210 login prompt See Figure 1 To enter the Model 210 Main Menu you ...

Page 50: ... After the basic parameters have been entered into the Model 210 you will need to commit the changes to the Model 210 Figure 3 Press the C key and then Enter 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 Figure 2 RS 232 Welcome Screen Figure 3 RS 232 Welcome Screen Revised 5 Dec 12 6 2 E...

Page 51: ...rial port is completed during the standard setup of the 210 After completion of the Repeater Peer configuration screen the Serial Port Setup screen Figure 5 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 esta...

Page 52: ...e 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 Revised 5 Dec 12 6 4 EST P N AA107 210CM ...

Page 53: ...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 is not correct Maximum Packet Size This number represents the maximum...

Page 54: ... Repeater may be stand alone or attached to a network or device L i n e o f S i g h t P a t h L i n e o f S i g h t P a t h L i n e o f S i g h t P a t h L in e o f S ig h t P a th Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode Note Antenna s shown are for illustration purposes There are many antenna options available depending on your application Master PLC RS 232 Data Remote PLC RS 232 Data RS 232 Data ...

Page 55: ...the communication paths fail The routing priority is manually set during the configuration of the 210 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 1 shows a typical wireless Ethernet system used in the Water Waste Water Indu...

Page 56: ...Chapter 5 Figure 2 shows an example repeater peer table from the setup menus For an ESTeem 210 to communicate with another ESTeem 210 select Yes must at Enable Repeater Capability Next the Wireless LAN WLAN MAC address of each Model 210 that will have direct communications must be added to the Repeater Peer List Finally enabling the link allows the corresponding 210 to be included in the communica...

Page 57: ...ork The primary purpose of STP RSTP 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 Spanni...

Page 58: ...e direct link between the two sites is the shortest route lowest Path Length and will be selected as the primary route unless overridden by manually changing the Path Length in the configuration Path Length If more than one communication path to the Root Bridge is found the 210 must determine which route to take based upon the lowest Path Length The default path length to all links in the 210 netw...

Page 59: ... Access Point Repeater mode will automatically function as a redundant backup if two Model 210 s are installed at the same location Figure 4 If two Model 210 s are connected to the same switch one of the Model 210 s 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 210 is detected and the second Model ...

Page 60: ...a wavelength in diameter For the Model 210C 450 470 MHz this is approximately 6 5 inches A conducting surface can be anything from the rooftop of an automobile to a file cabinet COAXIAL CABLES To minimize signal loss the overall length of the coaxial cable should be as short as possible To avoid corrosion select coaxial cable manufacturers with tinned copper braid where possible Listed below are r...

Page 61: ...protective film Keep tape clean and dry c Begin with one complete overlap of tape onto itself d STRETCH CoaxWrap while continuing to wrap object with half laps removing clear film as you go Figure 1 For greater pressure resistance use 2 or more tightly wrapped layers e End of tape at final wrap should be completely positioned onto itself Figure 1 Installation Example Note CoaxWrap s bond begins to...

Page 62: ...CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Revised 5 Dec 12 8 3 EST P N AA107 210CM ...

Page 63: ...radio TV receiving antenna 4 Plug the power supply for the m odem into a different outlet so that the modem and radio TV receiver are on different branch circuits 5 Verify that the modem chassis is connected to an earth ground 6 Attach a split bead FAIR RITE PN 2643164251 to the RS 232 cable If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for additional sugges...

Page 64: ...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 Lee s S...

Page 65: ...Layout RS 232C DATA PORT CONFIGURATION The ESTeem Model 210 has a 9 pin RS 232C data interface on the front panel See Chapter 6 for further information on serial data port configuration To interface the 210 to the serial port on the computer you need serial cable with the following pin out ESTeem Model 210 RS 232C Port Pin Out Table Function DB 9 Pin No Data Set Ready DSR 6 Data Carrier Detect DCD...

Page 66: ...peration of the 210 reference Chapter 3 SETTING RF POWER LEVEL The ESTeem Model 210 peak power is adjustable in output power from the advanced configuration menu The output power is adjusted on the Advanced Menu Wireless LAN Settings Wlan0 Device screen Figure 4 of the Web Configuration Manager Select the value and press the Save Settings button Max Maximum Full Power Hi High 75 Power Lo Low 50 Po...

Page 67: ...eless networking session Wi Fi Protected Access 2 with Enterprise Server WPA Enterprise Like WPA2 PSK WPA2 Enterprise verifies the authenticity of the Access Point and client but uses an 802 1x backend authentication server handling the authentication decision The most commonly type of authentication server is a RADIUS server The ESTeem Model 210 can be configured to operate with an established RA...

Page 68: ...least once a day When this happens it s called an IV collision this becomes a soft spot to enter the system The researchers aren t saying that it s easy to break into the system or that it s being done on a regular basis only that it is possible and administrators should consider ways to reduce the possibility ACCESS CONTROL LIST ACL The ACL is one of the simplest yet most secure methods of networ...

Page 69: ...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 210 Under the Wireless Status heading click on the View Peer Table Figure 2 The Peer Table will list all other Wifi 210g and 210a only or mobile client wireless activity seen by the 210 and how it is cl...

Page 70: ...ast data packet received by the Model 210 This may not be the data rate between the radio modems Note that the speed is listed in kbps so that 11000 kbps is equal to 11 Mbps Note The ESTeem Model 210 uses spread spectrum technology that analyzes each data packet for signal strength and data quality strength vs noise The higher your signal the mare background noise you can sustain without causing d...

Page 71: ...ink To view the link information click on the Opposite Modems WLAN MAC address in the Repeater Peer list Figure 2 and further link status information will be displayed Figure 3 Figure 3 Peer Summary Table Once loaded click on View Peer Rate Control Information Figure 4 The value of the Current TX rate is the RF data rate between the two ESTeem Model 210 Figure 4 Rate Control Information ...

Page 72: ...lation is required LONG RANGE POINT TO POINT APPLICATIONS The factory configuration on the 210 is optimized for distances up to 10 miles If your application has an RF link with a range greater than 10 miles you will need to set the maximum range value on both ESTeem 210 s on this communication link To access the Maximum Distance value select Advanced from the top Menu then Wireless LAN Settings wl...

Page 73: ...ture Mode have a matching SSID or ESSIS set the same as the Model 210 and that all encryption codes are the same My Wireless LAN card shows a solid connection but I can not pass any data Verify the encryption and the ACL setting on the Model 210 match the wireless LAN card Access Point Repeater Mode How long does it take to re establish the Wireless Ethernet Network If a communication link is lost...

Page 74: ... the EtherStation Status program What IP address do I configure the ESTeem in EtherStation mode The Model 210 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 210 The MAC address must have colons between the values Can I connect my Model 210 in EtherStation mo...

Page 75: ...TEEM210C 2163A ESTEEM210C 2 45 in H x 8 16 in W x 9 37 in L 5 lbs 1 Year Case 30 to 60 degrees C 95 Non Condensing Power Supply Current 400 mA Receive 2 A Transmit 2 W Front Panel Push button Power Requirements 10 8 to 16 VDC Receiver Modulation Acceptance 6 25 KHz 4 5K Symbols Second 12 5 KHz 9K Symbols Second 12 5K BW 9K Symbols Second Integral to Unit 110 dBm 12 dB Sinad 450 to 470 MHz 6 25 KHz...

Page 76: ...APPENDIX F 210C SPECIFICATIONS Model 210C Case Layout Revised 5 Dec 12 APX F 2 EST P N AA107 210CM APPENDIX F 210C SPECIFICATIONS Model 210C Case Layout Revised 5 Dec 12 APX F 2 EST P N AA107 210CM ...

Page 77: ... lb 5 oz Model No AA20C 1 Antenna Type Omni Directional DC grounded Collinear 5 8 wave over 1 2 wave Model AA20C 1 Applications Fixed base or mobile mounting L shaped mounting bracket may be removed for panel mounting Ground plane radials may be removed depending on application Frequency 450 to 470 MHz AA20C 1 Polarization Vertical Impedance 50 ohms Gain 4 5 dB VSWR 1 5 Front To Back Ratio n a Hor...

Page 78: ...n Vertical or Horizontal Impedance 50 ohms Gain 10 dB VSWR 1 5 Front To Back Ratio 20 dB Horizontal Beamwidth 59 degrees Vertical Beamwidth 53 degrees Antenna Material High strength aluminum with gold chromate finish Mounting Hardware Heavy duty U bolts for mounting up to 2 1 8 in pipe with right angle mount or direct panel mount Antenna Connector N Type Female Maximum Power Input 300 Watts Antenn...

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