Wireless Modems Manual Revision 1.0 October 2012 Electronic Systems Technology, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 – Introduction Before You Begin Model 195E Configuration Modes Access Point Modes Access Point Repeater Self-Healing Mesh Network Station (802.11g Client) Modes RS-232 Serial Applications Three Configuration Phases Model 195E Hardware Description Front Panel Layout Antenna Connection Overview Model 195Eg Hardware Configuration CHAPTER 3 – Example Applications Modes of Operation Description and Examples Ethernet Bridge Mode Router Modes Mobile Client Modes 802.11 Access Point Modes Programming Examples Using ESTeem Network Configuration (ENC) Utility Example 1 – Point...

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 5 – Web Configuration 5-1 Logging Into Web Configuration Manager Web Configuration Manager Top Menu Setting ModemID Field Status Menu System Log Screen Setup Screen Advanced Configuration Screen Backup Screen Restore Screen Software Update System Reboot CHAPTER 6 – Serial Configuration and Applications 6-1 Using RS-232 Programming Port Using RS-232 Data Port Second Connections Second Configuration CHAPTER 7 – Repeating and Mesh Networking ESTeem Mesh Network Configuration Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) Spanning Tree Protocols (STP) Overview Phases Priority and Path...

Assembling the AA195PM Outdoor Pole Mounting Kit 195E Grounding Procedure Fresnel Zone APPENDIX A – FCC Information APPENDIX B – Interface Ports Ethernet Interface Configuring DHCP Server RS-232 Programming Port Pin-Out RS-232 Data Port Pin-Out APPENDIX C – Radio Configuration Frequency of Operation Setting RF Bandwidth Setting Data Rates Setting RF Power Level Average RF Output Power APPENDIX D – Security APPENDIX E – Troubleshooting Testing Communication Link Viewing RF Data Rates Signal Strength vs Data Rates Setting Maximum Distance Value Troubleshooting Tips APPENDIX F – 195Eg Specifications...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTIONBEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the ESTeem Model 195E Wireless Ethernet Radio Modem! This manual was written to help both the first time and advanced user of the 195E to configure the wireless modem for your application. If this is your first time configuring the 195E and you would like to get going as soon as possible, we recommend using the ESTeem Resource CD provided with the modem. The Resource CD will provide the software utilities and guide you through the configuration of the wireless modem for your application. The ESTeem 195E series...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CONFIGURATION MODES A Model 195E can be configured for multiple modes of operation without any changes to the hardware. The following are brief descriptions of the configuration modes. For detailed descriptions and suggested applications for each mode, please refer to Chapter 4. When a Model 195E is configured as an Access Point it will provide a wireless bridge for mobile clients such as Model 195E modems in client modes or Wi-Fi devices with the 195Eg and 195Ea. Multiple Access Points can be physically connected to the same network (LAN) or through a radio link using...

Access Point Masquerade Mode The Access Point Masquerade mode is a special use of the Access Point mode where the Model 195E will connect mobile 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 195E, 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 195E will hide all the IP addresses connected on the wireless link. You would use this mode of operation if Model 195E is connected directly to the...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Station (Client) Modes 1. EtherStation Mode When the 195E is configured in the EtherStation mode and attached to a single Ethernet Device, the Model 195E will emulate an 802.11 wireless card in functionality for communication as a mobile client. The 195E will seamless roam under the radio canopy of Access Points and can provide greatly increased range over a Wireless LAN Card for mobile Ethernet devices such as vehicles, forklifts, cranes, etc (Figures 2-4). Station Router Mode The Station Router mode will also functions as a mobile client, similar to EtherStation, but...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION RS-232 Serial Applications The ESTeem 195E is installed with an RS-232 data port for serial data applications run over the broadband link (Figure 6). 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. Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode Line-of-Sight Path Remote Site...