ESTeem MODEL 210 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Models 210C – 210M Manual Revision 1.0 November 2012 Electronic Systems Technology, Inc.
3-'F Author: Date: z:z//1 ame: Eric P. Marske Title: ProductSupportManager Approvedby: Q /..'{Name: TomL. Kirchner Date: ,=/r/rz - Title: President ElectronicSystemsTechnology,Inc. Building Bl 415N.QuayStreet Kennewick, WA99336 Phone: 509-783-9092 Fax:509-783-5472 E-mail:market@esteem.com WebSite:www.esteem.com Copyright@ 2012byElectronic SystemsTechnology, Inc. All rightsreserved. Printedin the UnitedStatesof America.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 – Introduction Before You Begin 1-1 Model 210 Overview 1-1 Model 210 Configuration Modes Access Point Modes Access Point Repeater Self-Healing Mesh Network Station Modes RS-232 Serial Applications ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-5 CHAPTER 2 – Starting Out 2-1 Thre
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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX A – FCC Information APPENDIX B – Interface Ports Ethernet Interface RS-232 Data Port Pin-Out ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B-1 B-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C-1 C-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the ESTeem Model 210 Wireless Ethernet Radio Modem! This manual was written to help both the first time and advanced user of the 210 to configure the wireless modem for your application. If this is your first time configuring the 210 and you would like to get going as soon as possible, we recommend using the ESTeem Resource CD provided with the modem.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CONFIGURATION MODES A Model 210 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. Access Point Modes When a Model 210 is configured as an Access Point it will provide a wireless bridge for mobile clients.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Repeater Mode The Repeater Mode can be used with any of the above Access Point modes. With this repeater feature enabled, the Model 210 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 210 will also bridge any Ethernet device or Ethernet network connected to the unit over this same wireless Ethernet network.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The Station Router mode will also functions as a mobile client, similar to EtherStation, but will allow multiple Ethernet devices to be connected to a single 210 (Figure 4). The 210 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.
CHAPTER 2 STARTING OUT OVERVIEW There are three main phases to prepare the ESTeem 210 for operation in a wireless network: Phase 1 - Determine the correct mode of operation for the ESTeem in the wireless network. The ESTeem 210 is a sophisticated networking device that can be configured for multiple modes of operation. Determining the correct mode of operation for the ESTeem 210 is the first step. Chapter 3 of this User’s Manual details the modes of operation and applications where each would be used.
CHAPTER 2 STARTING OUT Figure 1: 210 Front Panel Overview MODEL 210 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION 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. Revised: 5 Dec 12 2-2 Technical Tips: 1. Configure the Model 210 prior to mounting. 2.
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS MODES OF OPERATION The ESTeem Model 210 is a sophisticated wireless networking device that can be configured for multiple modes of operation. Determining the correct mode of operation for the ESTeem is the first step in creating a reliable wireless network. This chapter will explain each mode of operation, provide example applications and detailed programming information for each mode. Please review the following modes of operations.
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
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Router Modes (AP Router and AP Masquerade) The ESTeem 210 can be configured as a network router or network firewall between the Ethernet LAN connection and the wireless network of remote locations. The router modes are used to limit the network traffic from a busy Ethernet network connection to only those specific IP address used on the wireless network (see Figure 4).
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Mobile Client Modes (EtherStation, Station Router or Station Masquerade) The ESTeem 210 can also be configured to function as a mobile client. The client modes allow the 210 to seamlessly roam between fixed Access Points. The client modes will allow mobile Ethernet devices to connect to each other or to an Ethernet LAN through the fixed AP (Figure 5). The EtherStation mode is used to connect a single Ethernet device to the ESTeem 210.
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES Once the mode of operation for the ESTeem has been determined, you are now ready to program the Model 210 for use. ESTeem has created a simplified network programming utility call the ESTeem Network Configuration (ENC) Utility. This ENC Utility will be used in all the following programming examples.
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Figure 11: Main Office ESTeem 210 3. To change the name of the ESTeem 210 from the WLAN MAC address to “Main Office” (or any other location name) to 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. 4. Duplicate the above procedure for each ESTeem 210 added to the network.
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Ethernet Bridge Mode Example 1 (Figure 1) Point to Point Ethernet Bridge (2) ESTeem Model 210 Serial Numbers: E-14000 (Main Office) and E-14001 (Remote Office) 1. Add the two ESTeem Model 210s to the network using the above procedure. Once both ESTeem 210s are on the configuration page, create a wireless link by clinking on one of the two connection boxes and dragging a line to the other modem (Figure 13). 5.
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Ethernet Bridge Mode Example 2 (Figure 2) Point to Point with Repeater Ethernet Bridge (3) ESTeem Model 210 Serial Numbers: E-14000 (Main Office) E-14001 (Remote Office) E-14002 (Repeater) 1. Using the above procedure, enter the three ESTeem 210s into the ENC Utility. Your layout should appear like Figure 14. 2. Move the ESTeem 210 icons on the screen to simulate the layout of the diagram.
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Ethernet Bridge Mode Example 3 (Figure 3) Point to Multipoint with Mesh Repeater Links (6) ESTeem Model 210 Serial Numbers: E-14000 (Main Office) E-14001 (Remote Office) E-14002 (Repeater) E-14003 (Remote Site 1) E-14004 (Remote Site 2) E-14005 (Remote Site 3) 1. Using the above procedure for adding ESTeem Model 210s, add the six ESTeem 210s for this example and rename by location. Your layout should appear like Figure 16. 2.
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Figure 16: Backup Link Configuration in the repeater Mesh configuration (Figure 17). For detailed instruction on Mesh network configuration, refer to Chapter 7 of this User’s Manual. 4. 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 same time by selecting ESTeem>ESTeem Configuration>Send Configuration to All ESTeems.
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Ethernet Router Mode Example (Figure 4) Point to Multipoint Router Mode (4) ESTeem Model 210 Serial Numbers: E-14000 (Router at Network) E-14001 (Remote Site 1) E-14002 (Remote Site 2) 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.
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 3. By default, the ENC Utility sets all ESTeem modems in AP Bridge mode. To change the Plant Router ESTeem to AP Router mode, doubleclick on the icon to bring up the ESTeem Summary window and press the Edit button (Figure 20). 4. Change the Mode of Operation from AP Bridge to AP Router (or Masquerade if desired) and press the Next button at the bottom of the window (Figure 21). Figure 20: ESTeem Summary Page Figure 21: AP Router Configuration 5.
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Mobile Client Mode Example (Figure 5) EtherStation, Station Router and Station Masquerade Modes (3) ESTeem Model 210 Serial Numbers: E-14000 (EtherStation) E-14001 (Station Router) E-14002 (Station Masquerade) Setting the ESTeem for Mobile Client (station) mode with the ENC Utility is different than the Bridge/Router or Access Point (AP) modes. ESTeem modems configured in as a Mobile Client will not link with a specific fixed modem; but will roam between any 802.
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Station Router and Station Masquerade 6. To configure the two other modems, double-click on their icons to bring up the ESTeem Summary window and press the Edit button (Figure 20). 7. Select Station Router for E-14001 and Station Masquerade for E-14002 in the Mode of Operation (Figure 26). Press the Next button at the bottom of the window to continue. 8.
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS ROUTER ADDRESSING EXAMPLES The following are examples of the IP addressing and subnets required for the ESTeem Router modes.
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Stand-Alone Access Point Router and Single Station Router Computer IP Address = 172.17.1.1 Netmask = 255.255.0.0 Default Route = 172.17.1.6 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 Note: Wireless Networks and Station Devices Must Be on Separate Subnets Static Routes Routes for 172.18.0.0 network use gateway 172.16.2.
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
CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES ESTeem Network Configuration Utility (ENC) The ESTeem Network Configuration (ENC) Utility is a software program designed to greatly simplify the configuration of your ESTeem Model 210 wireless Ethernet network. The ENC Utility will allow graphical, point-and-click configuration of your network routing, then configure each ESTeem wireless modem for the network as designed (Figure 1).
CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES ESTEEM DISCOVERY UTILITY The ESTeem Discovery Utility will allow you to configure the IP address on the Model 210 to match your network regardless of its current IP subnet. This utility will also allow you to update the software in the 210 and open the web configuration for that wireless modem. Installation To install the Discovery Utility on your computer, insert the Resource Disk in your CD drive.
CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES Note: This program is saved in a compressed file format. 3. Double click on the 210DiscoverySetup.exe file listed in the window to install the program. Figure 4: Discovery Program Main Page 4. Connect the Model 210 to your computer either directly to the Ethernet card or through a HUB/Switch using a CAT-5e Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port on the 210 supports Auto-Negotiation, so either a patch cable or crossover cable will work.
CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES Firmware Updates To update firmware on any ESTeem Model 195 that is shown on the Discovery program, “right-mouse” click on the 195’s MAC address and select Update from the menu (Figure 6). Once you locate the update file, select the Open button and the 195 will update, validate and then reboot with the updated operating system.
CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES ETHERSTATION STATUS PROGRAM When configured for EtherStation mode, the Web Configuration Manger is turned off. To gather information from the 210 on Access Point, link status and received signal strength you will need to install the ESTeem 210 Status Utility. The EtherStation Status Utility version 2.0.0.0 or greater provides a new feature that will automatically program the connected ESTeem 210 to match up with the computer running the software.
CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES SETTING LOCAL TIME The ESTeem Model 210 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. Press the Next button (Figure 9). 2. Select Global Settings>Set System Time from the menu and press the Next button to continue. 3.
CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES CONFIGURING TIME SERVER Enabling NTP time synchronization services on the ESTeem 210 will allow usage of time services from upstream services to keep the time on the system accurate. To 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.
CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES 3. The NTP daemon is enabled by selecting YES for NTP ENABLE (Figure 12). 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 12). Figure 12: NTP Settings 5.
CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES 6. Once configuration is 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.
CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) The ESTeem 210 supports SNMP Version 1 (SNMPv1) and Version 2 (SNMPv2c) protocol. This protocol enables any SNMP server to view the status of the wireless network while the system is in operation.
CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES [[ peer table entry ]] EST-MIB::wirelessPeersNumber.0 wlan device Peer MAC Address isRepeater? isAP? isAssocSta? isAdhoc? Frequency current rate set last rx signal last rx noise BSSID SSID isValid? EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pDevice.1 EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pMacAddr.1 EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pRepeater.1 EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pAP.1 EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pAssoc.1 EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pAdhoc.1 EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pFreq.
CHAPTER 5 WEB CONFIGURATION The ESTeem Model 210 Web Configuration Manager is an internal web server that will allow setup, monitoring and diagnostics of all operating parameters in the Model 210. The 210 can be configured using any current web browser software such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla, FireFox or Google Chrome®. LOGGING ON TO THE ESTeem WEB PAGE 1. Using your Web Browser connect to the Model 210 Web Page with the IP Address that you have assigned it in Chapter 3. 2.
CHAPTER 5 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 210 in different Modes of Operation, please refer to Chapter 3 – Example Applications. Top Menu The Top Menu will be the default web page for the Model 210 Web Configuration Manager (Figure 2).
CHAPTER 5 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. Figure 5: Status Screen Peer Status Table The Peer Status submenu lists the connected wireless devices (Model 210’s or 802.
CHAPTER 5 WEB CONFIGURATION Associated Station – This section will list all the associated stations that are attached to the Access Point. These could be other Model 210’s in one of the three Client modes or 802.11 devices. Repeater Peers – This section will list all connected 210 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 802.
CHAPTER 5 WEB CONFIGURATION System Log Screen The Log Screen is a trouble-shooting tool that shows the current log of Model 210 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 210. Please see Chapter 5 for complete description on System Setup menu and examples for system configurations.
CHAPTER 5 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 210 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 210 to a file on the computer or network. See Figure 10.
CHAPTER 5 WEB CONFIGURATION Restore Screen The Restore screen is used to restore the 210 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 210 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.
CHAPTER 5 WEB CONFIGURATION Software Update Screen The Software Update feature allows the user to update the latest Model 210 operating system software from a file supplied by the factory or the Internet to the Model 210’s 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.
CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS USING THE USB PROGRAMMING PORT Any terminal emulation program can be used for this configuration of the ESTeem 210 through the USB port. Most Windows users will probably use either Hyper Terminal or the Terminal Emulation in the ESTeem Utility program. Programming Using the USB Port 1.
CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS 9. To set the IP address in the ESTeem 210, type the letter “A” and press the Enter key. Enter the value for the IP address, Netmask and default route pressing the Enter key after each entry. Figure 2: RS-232 Welcome Screen 10. 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.
CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS USING THE RS-232 DATA PORT The ESTeem 210 has a serial data 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 210 wireless Ethernet system. The configuration for a serial 210 network will be the same as an Ethernet or a serial (RS-232) based communication network.
CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS Figure 5: Serial Configuration Screen 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.
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 multipoint system.
CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS Li ne -o f-S ig ht P th Pa RS-232 Data Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode at h ht ig f- S -o ne Li Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode Line-of-Sight Path Remote Site Remote PLC Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode RS-232 Data Lin e-o f- Sig ht P ath Repeater Path ight -of-S Line Remote Site & Repeater RS-232 Data Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode NOTE: Repeater may be standalone or attached to a network or device.
CHAPTER 7 REPEATING FEATURES When programmed in any of the three Access Point (AP) Repeater Modes, the Model 210 will create a wireless network with other Model 210 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.
CHAPTER 7 REPEATING FEATURES 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. The Mesh network configuration using the ESTeem Network Configuration (ENC) Utility is shown in detail in Chapter 3 of this User’s Manual. Figure 2: Repeater Configuration Example You can also configure the Mesh networking directly through the web configuration setup (Chapter 5).
CHAPTER 7 REPEATING FEATURES RAPID SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL (RSTP) The ESTeem Model 210 uses Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP - IEEE 802.1d) to determine the radio routing structure of the wireless network. This RSTP functions the same as standard Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) listed below, but the network recovery is three times faster. If the 210 is used in a network that has any older STP only modems, the entire network will be STP.
CHAPTER 7 REPEATING FEATURES important, but in a wireless network selection of the Root Bridge is critical to the wireless network routing. Let’s use one of the Example network diagrams from Chapter 3 to continue the discussion (Figure 4). STP Phases The following sections describe the process of the STP in the ESTeem Model 210 as how it would happen in the above 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 210’s in the network. The manual Root Bridge configuration is located in the “Advanced Settings” section.
CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS ESTeem offers different types of antennas ranging from ¼ wave to 5/8 wave in physical size. The user choice is dependent on the application. Communications in the VHF and UHF bands are normally over "Line of Sight (LOS)". Looking from the antenna of one wireless modem you must be able to see the antenna of the wireless modem you wish to communicate with. If a large object obstructs the line of sight view it is unlikely that satisfactory communications will result.
CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS WEATHER PROOFING COAX CONNECTIONS 1. 2. Lightly coat the threads of the connectors with silicone lubricant prior to assembly (See Note 1) and hand tighten. Make sure to use the silicon sparingly so when assembled, any excess does not get on center conductor. Care should be taken not to get any lubricant on the center conductor. Wrap the connector assembly with a non-adhesive silicone tape, EST part number AA243, for weather proofing (See Note 2 and instructions below).
CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Model 210C Outdoor Fixed Base Hardware Diagram NOTES Omni-Directional Antenna 1. Use coax cable runs as short as practical to minimize cable losses. 2. Vapor wrap all external antenna coax connections with Silicone tape (EST Part No. AA243). Directional Antenna 3. Contact ESTeem for recommendations regarding antenna mounting hardware and installation tips. ANTENNA RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Omni-Directional (EST P/N AA20C.1 or FG4507 & FG4607). 4.
APPENDIX A FCC INFORMATION INFORMATION TO USERS WARNING: This 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.
APPENDIX A FCC INFORMATION Type Acceptance and RF Emssions Information Model 210C 12.5 KHz Channel Spacing, 64,800 bps FCC Type Acceptance No: ENPESTEEM210C Industry Canada Type Acceptance: 2163A-ESTEEM210C 6.25 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 6K00D7W 12.5 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 11K3D7W Model 210M 12.5 KHz Channel Spacing, 64,800 bps FCC Type Acceptance No: ENPESTEEM210M Industry Canada Type Acceptance: 2163A-ESTEEM210M 6.25 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 6K00D7W 12.
APPENDIX A FCC 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.
APPENDIX B INTERFACE PORTS ETHERNET INTERFACE The ESTeem Model 210’s Ethernet Port is a Full and Half-Duplex Auto-negotiation interface supporting 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps and 1Gbps (10/100/1000BaseT). The port is compatible with TIA/EIA-568B cable configuration (Figure 1). Figure 1: Ethernet Pin 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.
APPENDIX C RADIO CONFIGURATION 210 FREQUENCIES OF OPERATION In a wireless Ethernet network all of the ESTeem Model 210 must be set to the same radio frequency of operation. The frequency of operation is selectable when configuring the mode of operation 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.
APPENDIX D SECURITY OVERVIEW The security for the ESTeem Model 210, 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. AES-CCMP AES-CCMP (Advanced Encryption Standard-Counter Mode CBC-MAC Protocol) is the encryption algorithm used in the IEEE 802.11i and WPA-2 security protocols.
APPENDIX D SECURITY 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 it’s implemented in WEP leaves it open to compromise.
APPENDIX E TROUBLESHOOTING TESTING COMMUNICATION LINK After you have configured at least two of the Model 210 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 210 (Figure 1). If the Status light is solid, the Model 210 has a connection to another Model 210 listed in the Peer Table.
APPENDIX E TROUBLESHOOTING Repeater Peers - The Peer Table will display all connected 210s 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.
APPENDIX E TROUBLESHOOTING Viewing RF Data Rates The value shown on the Peer Status Screen for data rate may not be the actual rate of the RF link. 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.
APPENDIX E TROUBLESHOOTING SIGNAL STRENGTH VS DATA RATE The average signal strength required to maintain a specific data rate will vary by ESTeem 210 model and bandwidth. To review the required signal level and its effect from distance and hardware selected, please use the ESTeem RF Design program available from our web site (www.esteem.com). Please note that the data rates can be greatly affected by overall activity on the radio channel and the total background noise.
APPENDIX E TROUBLESHOOTING 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 210 firmware listed on the ESTeem Web site (www.esteem.com) under the Model 210 product page. How and when do I update the Model 210 firmware? - You should only update the Model 210 firmware if you are having a specific problem and it is recommended that you do so by ESTeem Customer Support personnel.
APPENDIX E TROUBLESHOOTING EtherStation How do I access the Model 210 web page in EtherStation Mode? The Model 210 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.
APPENDIX F 210C SPECIFICATIONS Model 210C Specifications ESTeem 210C Specifications Transceiver 450 to 470 MHz Frequency of Operation (Software Selectable) Frequency Selectability 6.25 KHz Frequency Stability ± 1.5 ppm RF Data Rate @ 6.25 KHz Channel Bandwith 9.6 Kbps (4 QAM), 19.2 Kbps (16 QAM), 28.8 Kbps (64 QAM) (software selectable) RF Data Rate @ 12.5 KHz Channel Bandwidth 21.6 Kbps (4 QAM), 43.2 Kbps (16 QAM), 64.
APPENDIX F 210C SPECIFICATIONS Model 210C Case Layout Revised: 4 Mar 13 APX F-2 EST P/N AA107-210CM
APPENDIX F 210C SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Specifications Model No: Antenna Type: Applications: Frequency: Polarization: Impedance: Gain: VSWR: Front To Back Ratio: Horizontal Beamwidth: Vertical Beamwidth: Antenna Material: Mounting Hardware: Antenna Connector: Antenna Envelope: Weight: Model No: Antenna Type: Applications: Frequency: Polarization: Impedance: Gain: VSWR: Front To Back Ratio: Horizontal Beamwidth: Vertical Beamwidth: Antenna Material: Mounting Hardware: Antenna Connector: Antenna Envelope: We
APPENDIX F 210C SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Specifications Model No: Antenna Type: Applications: Frequency: Polarization: Impedance: Gain: VSWR: Front To Back Ratio: Horizontal Beamwidth: Vertical Beamwidth: Antenna Material: Mounting Hardware: Antenna Connector: Maximum Power Input: Antenna Envelope: Windload (RWV): Weight: Revised: 4 Mar 13 AA202C & AA202F Directional, DC grounded, 5 element yagi. Fixed base. 450 to 470 MHz - AA202C 400 to 420 MHz - AA202F Vertical or Horizontal 50 ohms 10 dB < 1.
APPENDIX G 210M SPECIFICATIONS Model 210M Specifications ESTeem 210M Specifications Transceiver 150 to 174 MHz Frequency of Operation (Software Selectable) Frequency Selectability 6.25 KHz Frequency Stability ± 1.5 ppm RF Data Rate @ 6.25 KHz Channel Bandwith 9.6 Kbps (4 QAM), 19.2 Kbps (16 QAM), 28.8 Kbps (64 QAM) (software selectable) RF Data Rate @ 12.5 KHz Channel Bandwidth 21.6 Kbps (4 QAM), 43.2 Kbps (16 QAM), 64.
APPENDIX G 210M SPECIFICATIONS Model 210M Case Layout Revised: 4 Mar 13 APX F-2 G-2 EST ESTP/N P/NAA107-210CM AA107-210CM
APPENDIX F 210M SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Specifications Model No: Antenna Type: Applications: Frequency: Polarization: Impedance: Gain: VSWR: Front To Back Ratio: Horizontal Beamwidth: Vertical Beamwidth: Antenna Material: Mounting Hardware: Antenna Connector: Antenna Envelope: Weight: AA19M Omni-Directional, ½ Wave over ¼ Wave Mobile Mount. 150-174 MHz Vertical 50 ohms Unity < 1.5 to 1 n/a n/a 60 degrees Rubber duck whip. Magnetic base. TNC with 12 feet integral RG-58 cable. 11 in. length. Magnetic base 3.
APPENDIX F 210M SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Specifications Model No: Antenna Type: Applications: Frequency: Polarization: Impedance: Gain: VSWR: Front To Back Ratio: Horizontal Beamwidth: Vertical Beamwidth: Antenna Material: Mounting Hardware: AA202M Directional, 6 element yagi. Fixed base mounting. 150 to 174 MHz Vertical or Horizontal 50 ohms 8 dBd < 1.2:1 12-18 dB 80 degrees 58 degrees .250” – 6061-T6 Aluminum Heavy duty U bolts for mounting up to 2 1/8 in. pipe with right angle mount or direct panel mount.
