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ESTeem User’s Manual Horizon Series Manual Revision 1.0 June 2016 ESTeem Industrial Wireless Solutions...
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Date: Name: Eric P. Marske Title: Product Support Manager Approved by: Date: Name: Mike Eller Title: President Electronic Systems Technology, Inc. Dba ESTeem Wireless Modems Building B1 415 N. Quay Street Kennewick, WA 99336 Phone: 509-735-9092 Fax: 509-783-5475 E-mail: market@esteem.com Web Site: www.esteem.com...
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ESTeem will update the applicable unit with the revised version at no charge other than for UPS handling and shipping to and from your location to the ESTeem factory. Return of any such item must be accompanied with proof of purchase.
CHAPTER 3 – Example Applications Modes of Operation Description and Examples 3‐1 Ethernet Bridge Mode ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 3‐1 Router Modes ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 3‐3 Mobile Client Modes ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 3‐4 802.11 Access Point Modes ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 3‐5 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 – 802.11 Access Point Mode ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐...
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System Reboot ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 5‐7 CHAPTER 6 – Serial Configuration and Applications Using RS‐232 Programming Port 6‐1 Using RS‐232 Data Port Serial Connections ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 6‐3 Serial Configuration ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 6‐3 CHAPTER 7 – Bridge Links and Mesh Networking ESTeem Mesh Network 7‐1 Configuration ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 7‐1 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) Overview ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 7‐4 Phases ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 7‐4 Priority and Path Cost ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 7‐4 Root Bridge ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 7‐4 ...
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APPENDIX E – Troubleshooting Testing Communication Link ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ E‐1 Viewing Peer Table ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ E‐1 Troubleshooting Tips ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ E‐2 APPENDIX F – Horizon 2.4 Specifications Horizon 2.4 (216An) Specifications ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ F‐1 Case Diagram ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ F‐2 Antenna Specifications ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ F‐3 APPENDIX G – Horizon 900 Specifications Horizon 900 (216Ad) Specifications ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ G‐1 Case Diagram ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ G‐2 Antenna Specifications ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ G‐3 Revised: 27 Jun 16 Page 3 ESTeem Horizon Series ...
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If you are unfamiliar with any of the above networking concepts, you may need to contact your network administrator for assistance. HORIZON OVERVIEW The ESTeem Horizon is a series of wireless LAN transceivers that can be used to build many types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). The wireless modems in Horizon series can provide RF data rates up to 150 Mbps and have an RS‐232 ...
This mode of operation should be used instead of the Access Point Bridge mode when a separation between networks is required or the ESTeem is connected to larger LAN Networks that will continuously send global network broadcasts (Figure 3). Figure 4: Access Point Masquerade Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
(Figure 4). This mode should also be used for attaching the Horizon to a network where few IP addresses are available or a firewall for the wireless clients is required. Access Point Peer (Repeater) Mode The Access Point Peer connection is a unique enhancement of the ESTeem Horizon series. The Access Point Repeater can be used with any of the above Access Point modes. With this repeater feature enabled, the 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 Horizon will also bridge any Ethernet device or Ethernet network connected to the unit over this same wireless Ethernet network. This mode gives the user the features of a point to multi‐point bridge network but also allows the Horizon in the Client mode to simultaneously roam under the network canopy. Figure 5: Mesh Network Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
EtherStation Mode When the Horizon is configured in the EtherStation mode and attached to a single Ethernet Device, the Horizon will emulate an 802.11 wireless card in functionality for communication as a mobile client. The Horizon 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 will allow multiple Ethernet devices to be connected to a single Horizon (Figure 4). The Horizon 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. To communicate from wireless network to devices on the wired Station Router network, a separate router (connected to the Ethernet side of the Access Point) is required. This mode would be used where multiple Ethernet devices will be connected to a single Horizon in a mobile client application and the connected Ethernet devices will need to be accessible from the Access Point’s LAN network. Station Masquerade Mode The Station Masquerade mode is another case multiple devices will be connected to a single ESTeem in a mobile or client application. However, unlike the Station Router mode, the Station Masquerade will consolidate all connected Ethernet devices to a single IP address on the network. The devices connected to the Station Masquerade will be able to access information from both the wireless and wired LAN, but will be inaccessible the other way similar in application to a firewall. This mode would be used where multiple Ethernet devices will be connected to a single Horizon in a mobile application and the IP addresses for each device will be hidden from the LAN connected to the AP. See Figure 4. Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION RS‐232 Serial Applications The ESTeem Horizon 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. Figure 6: Multi‐point Serial Diagram To begin setup of your wireless Ethernet network, continue to Chapter 2 ‐ Staring Out of this User’s Manual. Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
AA109 Resource Disk Antenna (2) Ethernet Cables (AA01S Displayed) Power Supply Serial Interface Cable (AA175.2 Displayed) (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. Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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CHAPTER 2 STARTING OUT Figure 1: Horizon Front Panel Overview Figure 2: Horizon Antenna Overview Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
HORIZON HARDWARE CONFIGURATION The following steps should be completed to begin configuration of the ESTeem Horizon: 1. Connect the antenna to the antenna connector on the Horizon (Figure 3). For a single antenna use Antenna Port 1 and connect both if using dual antennas. Single Antenna Dual Antenna Configuration Configuration Leave Open Figure 3: Antenna Configuration Diagram 2. Assemble the Horizon hardware as shown in Figure 4. Technical Tips: 1. Configure the Horizon prior to mounting. 2. Attach antenna to the Horizon before powering up. Figure 4: Hardware Configuration Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
Ethernet Bridge Mode (AP Bridge) The most commonly used mode of operation with the ESTeem Horizon is the Ethernet bridge mode. The Ethernet bridge mode will connect two or more ESTeem Horizon’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 Horizon 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) applications. Example Applications Building to building remote wireless LAN networks Point to point wireless Ethernet communication devices Multi‐point wireless Ethernet networks Remote Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) networks Redundant, self‐healing Mesh networks Fixed locations with mobile ESTeem Horizon’s Applications Where Ethernet Bridge Mode Not Used Mobile applications (see Mobile Clients) Connections to large Ethernet traffic networks such as large office buildings or plant networks (see Router modes) Figure 1: Point to Point Example Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Figure 2: Ethernet Bridge with Repeater Figure 3: Multipoint Bridge with Mesh Networking Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Router Modes (AP Router and AP Masquerade) The ESTeem Horizon 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). The Ethernet router mode (AP Router) will allow bi‐directional communication from the Ethernet LAN connection to the wireless network. The Ethernet firewall mode (AP Masquerade) will allow Ethernet devices in the wireless network to request information from the Ethernet LAN network and receive a response, but no traffic can be generated from the Ethernet LAN side. 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) Applications Where Ethernet Router Mode Not Used Mobile applications (see Mobile Clients) Simple network connections only using a single IP network subnet (see Ethernet Bridge modes) Figure 4: Router Mode Example Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
Horizon and the wireless network, while the Station Masquerade will serve as a firewall on the Ethernet side. Example Applications Mobile applications where the Horizon will change links often between fixed Access Points Long range mobile client networks Public safety applications for police, fire and EMS Applications Where Mobile Client Mode Not Used Fixed locations using Ethernet Bridging or Routing Wireless Ethernet networks with repeaters Figure 5: Router Mode Example Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 802.11 Access Point Modes (AP Bridge, AP Router or AP Masquerade) The ESTeem Horizon can be configured as a high power 802.11 Access Point (AP). The IEEE 802.11n/g/b Access Point (AP) functionality is available in all three of the Access Point modes (AP Bridge, AP Router or AP Masquerade). The Access Point mode will provide either a single wireless connection (Figure 6) or overlapping coverage (Figure 7) to create a “canopy” of wireless coverage for 802.11 devices. The ESTeem Horizon in AP mode can function as both an Ethernet bridge or router and 802.11 AP simultaneously (Figure 8). Example Applications Industrial, long range 802.11 (Wi‐Fi) networks Hybrid networks of Ethernet bridging/routing and mobile client access Applications Where Access Point (AP) Mode Not Used Mobile applications Figure 6: Single Access Point Network Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Figure 7: Overlapping Access Point Coverage Figure 8: Access Point and Ethernet Bridge Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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Configuration (ENC) Utility. This ENC Utility will be used in all the examples are for example only. Enter the correct following programming examples. For detailed instructions on ESTeem serial numbers for your application. installing the ENC Utility, please refer to the User’s Guide (found in the ESTeem Resource CD or Utility program itself) or Chapter 4 of this User’s Manual Adding Esteem’s to ENC Utility and Changing Name Each of the example applications will use the following procedure to add and rename ESTeem Horizon’s. ...
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CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Figure 11: Main Office ESTeem Horizon 3. To change the name of the ESTeem Horizon 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 Horizon added to the network. Figure 12: Change Modem ID Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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Ethernet Bridge Mode Example 1 (Figure 1) Point to Point Ethernet Bridge (2) ESTeem Horizon Serial Numbers: Z‐14000 (Main Office) and Z‐14001 (Remote Office) 1. Add the two ESTeem Horizons to the network using the above procedure. Once both ESTeem Horizons 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. Verify both ESTeem modems are connected to the same switch as the computer running the ENC ...
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(3) ESTeem Horizon Serial Numbers: Z‐14000 (Main Office) Z‐14001 (Remote Office) Z‐14002 (Repeater) 1. Using the above procedure, enter the three ESTeem Horizons into the ENC Utility. Your layout should appear like Figure 14. 2. Move the ESTeem Horizon icons on the screen to simulate the layout of the diagram. Draw connection lines between the modems to make ...
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Serial Numbers: Z‐14000 (Main Office) Z‐14001 (Remote Office) Z‐14002 (Repeater) Z‐14003 (Remote Site 1) Z‐14004 (Remote Site 2) Z‐14005 (Remote Site 3) 1. Using the above procedure for adding ESTeem Horizons, add the six ESTeem Horizons for this example and rename by location. Your layout should appear like Figure 16. Figure 16: Example 3 Modems 2. Move the ESTeem Horizon icons on the screen to simulate the layout of the diagram. Draw ...
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EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Figure 16: Backup Link Configuration 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. Once the ENC ...
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Point to Multipoint Router Mode (4) ESTeem Horizon Serial Numbers: Z‐14000 (Router at Network) Z‐14001 (Remote Site 1) Z‐14002 (Remote Site 2) Z‐14003 (Remote Site 3) 1. Using the above procedure for adding ESTeem Horizons, add the four ESTeem Horizons for this example and rename by location. Your layout should appear like Figure 18. 2. Move the ESTeem Horizon icons on the screen to simulate the layout of the diagram. Draw Figure 18: Router Mode Example Modems ...
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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, double‐click 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 ...
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Z‐14001 (Station Router) Z‐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 802.11 Access Point with the correct Network Name (SSID) and Encryption. The ESTeem configured as a client is also not set on a specific operating frequency (channel) but will scan all channels looking for the AP. Use the ...
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 Z‐14001 and Station Masquerade for Z‐14002 in the Mode of Operation (Figure 26). Press the Next button at the bottom of the window to continue. 8. Continue through the configuration screens setting the Station Router/Masquerade addressing to match the IP address ranges for your network. For help with setting the router addressing please refer to Router Address Examples later in this chapter. 9. Verify the encryption settings are correct for the 802.11 AP ...
172.20.2.22 Netmask: 255.255.0.0 Netmask: 255.255.0.0 Static Route: 172.20.0.0 255.255.0.0 gateway: 172.16.2.22 Device Device IP address: 172.20.X.X IP address: 172.17.X.X Netmask: 255.255.0.0 Netmask: 255.255.0.0 Default gateway 172.20.2.22 Default gateway 172.17.1.6 Figure 28: AP Router Addressing Example Revised: 27 Jun 16 3-17 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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Computer IP Address = 172.17.1.1 Netmask = 255.255.0.0 Default Route = 172.17.1.6 ESTeem Horizon 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...
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Netmask 255.255.0.0 Wireless IP Address 172.16.2.21 Ethernet IP Address ESTeem Horizon in 172.19.2.20 Station Router Gateway(Route) ESTeem Horizon in Station Router Mode Mode 172.16.1.6 Netmask 255.255.0.0 Netmask 255.255.0.0 Wireless IP Address 172.16.2.20 Wireless IP Address Ethernet IP Address Connected Ethernet 172.16.2.22...
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 Horizon 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). 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. Figure 1: ESTeem Network Configuration Utility 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 please refer the ENC Utility User’s Guide available on the ESTeem Resource CD or in the application itself. ESTeem Discovery Utility Technical Tip: If your computer is configured for DHCP and not ...
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3. Connect the Horizon modem to your computer either directly to the Ethernet card or through a Switch using a CAT‐5e Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port supports Auto‐Negotiation, so either a patch cable or crossover cable will work. Press the Discover EST Modems button. Figure 2: ESTeem Discovery Utility 4. The ESTeem Horizon will be displayed (Figure 3). If the ESTeem Horizon is not on the same IP subnet as the computer, double click on the IP, Netmask or Gateway and make the necessary changes. Press the Apply Changes button when complete. Figure 3: ESTeem Discovery Utility 5. If changes were made to the IP address, you will need to press the Discover EST Modems button again to show the changes. Right‐mouse click on the Horizon and select Configure Radio button to begin programming. Figure 4: Opening Radio Configuration Software Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
Opening Web Browser Technical Tip: The default Username and Password is To quickly open a web browser page to the IP address programmed in the Horizon, “right‐ “admin” (all lower case). mouse” click on the Horizon’s MAC address and select Configure radio from the menu (Figure Example 5). If your computer is configured for the same IP subnet at the ESTeem Horizon wireless Username: admin modem, you will be asked to sign in with the Username and Password (Figure 6). You can now Password: admin begin programming the Horizon for your application. Figure 6: ESTeem Web Page Log‐on Screen ...
Next button to continue. 3. Select the correct date and time from the drop‐down menus (Figure 8) and press the Set System Time button to save the time to the real time clock. Figure 7: Advanced Features Screen Figure 8: Advanced Features Screen Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
UTILITIES & FEATURES CONFIGURING TIME SERVER Enabling NTP time synchronization services on the Horizon will allow usage of time services from upstream services to keep the time on the system accurate. To allow time synchronization, the Horizon 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 7). 2. Press the Next button and Figure 9 will be displayed. At the bottom of the page are the NTP server configurations. 3. The NTP daemon is enabled by selecting ON for NTP Client (Figure 9). When enabled, the NTP daemon will use time services from upstream services to keep the time on this system accurate. 4. Next, the NTP Server should be configured to “On,” if you want to allow the system to provide NTP service for clients wishing time synchronization (Figure 9). 5. The final step in configuring NTP services is to enter the IP address or the host name of the upstream NTP server. Once configuration is complete, press the Accept button. 6. To complete the configuration, select “Commit and Reboot.” The Horizon will now commit the configuration changes and reboot. Figure 9: NTP Settings Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
This isn't generally a problem for wired networks, as they have a considerable amount of bandwidth to spare, but wireless networks have, at best, an order of magnitude less bandwidth to begin with. If a wireless network is bridged with a wired network, while the absolute numbers are the same, a much higher proportion of the wireless network’s available bandwidth is used up by multicast traffic. This effect is further magnified if multiple wireless repeaters are in use. The preferred way of dealing with excess multicast traffic is to put the wireless network on a different sub‐network (subnet) and use a router to join it to the wired network. This ensures that only unicast traffic intended for the wireless network crosses over, as multicast and broadcast traffic stays within its local subnet. Normally this is fine, but there are times where you need multicast traffic to span subnets. For IP traffic, this can be obviated by using a multicast‐capable router, but for legacy multicast protocols that were not designed to be routed, another solution must be found. Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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(EtherStation, Station Router and Station Masquerade) to the Access Points (Fixed Locations) in the network. Each of these networks handles Multicast traffic differently as explained below. Ethernet Bridge Mode (with Peers) When the ESTeem Horizon is configured as a peer, all multicast traffic is “wrapped” in a Unicast frame and sent to all other repeater peers. (Figure 10) This operation allows the ESTeem network to receive an acknowledge packet and retransmit the data if the packet is lost during transmission. This unicast encapsulation will work regardless if the protocol can support IGMP or not. Figure 10: Repeater Peer Operation Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES Ethernet Bridge Mode (Repeater Peers) With IGMP Snooping When the ESTeem Horizon is configured as a repeater peer, IGMP Snooping is enabled and the network supports IGMP protocol, the Horizon will begin to identify the connected Ethernet devices using Multicast transmissions and report this information to the network. As this process continues, all sites that have Multicast traffic on the wireless network will only send these requests to the specific ESTeem reporting the Ethernet device (see Figure 11). Figure 11: Repeater Peer with IGMP Enabled Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES Enabling IGMP Snooping To enable the ESTeem Horizon for IGMP Snooping, select Advanced>Bridge Settings>Bridge Variables and press the Next Button (Figure 12). Select IGMP Snoop to On, press the Accept Button and then Commit and Reboot. Figure 12: IGMP Enabled Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
After Log‐in the next screen the Horizon has been programmed displayed will be the Horizon Home page (Figure 2). This example screen shows the Main and the Password was not changed Menu screen. from the factory default values, the factory default Password is also Note: Throughout the Configuration Manager are Help Screens that can be accessed admin. for further information on each item. Figure 2: Home Screen Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
2. Scroll to the bottom of the Global Variables window and enter the text you would like displayed in the Modem ID field (Figure 4). When complete, press the Save Settings button and the Commit Changes button on the next screen to save the name to the Horizon. Figure 3: Advanced Global Settings Screen Figure 4: Modem ID Field in Global Variables Screen Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
(Figure 6). For a detailed analysis of the information provided in this table, please review Appendix E – Troubleshooting. Associated Station – This section will list all the associated stations that are attached to the Access Point. These could be other Horizon’s in one of the three Client modes or 802.11 devices. Peers – This section will list all connected Horizon peers (Ethernet Bridge links) by their Wireless MAC address. For detailed information on peer links, bridging and wireless Mesh, see Chapter 7 – Wireless Bridging and Mesh Features. Access Points – This section will list all other 802.11 Access Points that are sharing the operating channel (frequency) of the Horizon. You can also note that the Peers listed above are also included in this list. Figure 6: Peer Table Screen Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
CHAPTER 5 WEB CONFIGURATION System Log Screen The Log Screen is a trouble‐shooting tool that shows the current log of Horizon system messages. See Figure 7. The System Details button will display a more detailed system diagnostic 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 Horizon using the Web Configuration Manager (Figure 8). Please see Chapter 3 for complete description on Modes of Operation and example system configurations. Figure 8: Setup Screen Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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 Horizon 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 Horizon 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 Horizon with a spare modem. Figure 10: Backup Screen Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
The Restore screen is used to restore the Horizon 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 Horizon 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. The last committed changes will be read from the Flash file and reset in the Horizon. 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 “Download from an http or ftp URL” for files saved on a network or over the Internet. Figure 12: Restore from Local File Screen Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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The Software Update feature allows the user to update the latest Horizon operating system software from a file supplied by the factory or the Internet to the Horizon’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. Figure 13: Software Update Screen System Reboot Screen The Reboot screen allows the user to reset the Horizon. See Figure 14. Figure 14: System Reboot Screen Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
Horizon has an IP address, you can attach the ESTeem to your network and use the Web Configuration Manager (Chapter 5 for complete details) for further programming. Programming Using the RS‐232 Programming Port 1. Connect the serial cable (EST P/N: AA0621.1) between the RS‐232 connector (RJ‐45) on the Horizon’s RS‐232 Programming Port to the serial port on the computer. 2. If your computer is configured properly, you will see the ESTeem Horizon booting sequence on your Terminal Emulation program. Once the ESTeem boot sequence is complete (approximately 60 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 Horizon and/or check the programming of your RS‐232 port. 3. Press the Enter key and you will be at the Configuration Menu Horizon login prompt. See Figure 1. ...
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CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS To set the IP address in the ESTeem Horizon, 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 After the basic parameters have been entered into the Horizon you will need to commit the changes to the Horizon (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 3: RS‐232 Welcome Screen Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
Serial Connections The RJ‐45 serial data port is the far‐left port on the face of the Horizon (Figure 4). Using the ESTeem AA0621.1 interface cable, the Horizon can be connected to a standard DTE‐ device (PC) with a male 9‐pin Sub‐D connector. The complete cable configuration is available in Appendix C – Interface Ports. ...
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CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS Figure 5: Serial Configuration Screen Serial Data Bits Select the number of data bits on the RS‐232 connection to match your serial device. Serial Stop Bits Select the number of stop bits on the RS‐232 connection to match your serial device. Serial Parity Select the parity of the RS‐232 connection to match your serial device. Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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Dwell Time (Number of Milliseconds for Packetization) This number represents the time the ESTeem will hold data in the serial data buffer before sending to the remote ESTeem. This feature is generally used if the serial data does not have a consistent packet length or delimiter character. For example, if the number of milliseconds is set to a value of 10 the ESTeem will monitor the incoming serial data stream and any break in characters longer than 10 milliseconds will cause the data will be sent through the wireless connection. Delimiter Characters Enabling and specifying a delimiter character will transmit the data in the serial buffer when the delimiter character is recognized in the serial data stream. There are two unique delimiter characters that can be configured and enabled independently. Modem Control Lines Enabling this feature will allow the ESTeem in the Terminal Server mode to read and generate modem control lines to the connected device. Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS Figure 6: Serial Full Redirector Example Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
ESTeem Mesh Network One of the most powerful features of the AP Peer Mode is the ability to input multiple communication routes and designate the priority for each of these routes to create a wireless Mesh network. The ESTeem Horizon will automatically change communication routes in the network if a route has failed. The new route will be based upon the priority level set during configuration. This wireless Meshing technology allows the RF network to “self‐heal” if any of the communication paths fail. ...
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For the Horizon to communicate with another Horizon, select Yes must at Enable Peer Capability. Next, the Serial Number or Wireless LAN (WLAN) MAC address of each Horizon that will have direct communications must be added to the Peer List. Finally, enabling the link allows the corresponding Horizon to be included in the communication routing. Mobile clients do not require input in the repeater peer table. If multiple Mesh routes are configured, you will also need to set the values for Priority and Path Length (explained in Rapid Spanning Tree below). For multiple examples of repeater configurations, please refer to Chapter 3 of this user’s manual. Figure 3: Repeater Configuration Example Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
Example #3 EtherStation S/N: E-14003 Mode WLAN MAC=00:04:3F:00:09:10 Mobile Vehicle 10/100BaseT Mobile Single Ethernet Device Example #4 S/N: 14004 Access Point Bridge with Repeater Feature Enabled Figure 4: Programming Example #1 Diagram Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
For example, looking at Figure 4, the Remote Building has two routes to the Root Bridge (Plant Network – Example #1); directly to the site and through the repeater. The 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 Horizon must determine which route to take based upon the lowest Path Length. The default path length to all links in the Horizon network is 1. If the Path Lengths are equal then the lowest MAC address will determine the priority route. In the ESTeem Mesh Network we want to directly control all data flow so do not want the routes to be automatically determined. Looking again at our Example in Figure 4, if we made no changes to the default path length of 1 (note values in Figure 3) the lowest path length would be direct from the Remote Building to the Root Bridge (Plant Network). Link Description Total Path Length Direct from Remote Building Remote Build to Root Bridge Through Repeater 2 (Length 1 to repeater + Length 1 to Master = 2) To configure the Horizon to select the repeater as the primary radio path, set the path length value for the direct link greater than 2 (such as a value of 3) to make this the primary radio path. The lowest path length will identify the highest priority. The Model Horizon will use this routing, but also switch to direct communication if the repeater were to disappear. Root Bridge In any Access Point Repeater network consisting of more than two sites, one Model Horizon should be designated as the Root Bridge. Only one Model Horizon can be designated as the Root Bridge in a given network and should be located where the majority of the Ethernet data flow is processed. This site may be the Master location in a SCADA network or could be configured at a repeater site. Selection is important because all Model Horizon’s NOT configured as the Root Bridge will choose routing based upon the Path Length to the Root Bridge. If you have any question as to which site in your AP Repeater application should be the Root Bridge, contact ESTeem Customer Support at 509‐735‐9092 or e‐mail your application to support@esteem.com. Revised: 09 Aug 2016 ESTeem Horizon Series...
Horizon’s in the network. The manual Root Bridge configuration is located in the “Advanced Settings” section. Redundant Backup The ESTeem Horizon configured in Access Point mode will automatically function as a redundant backup if two Horizons are installed at the same location (Figure 7). If two Horizons are connected to the same switch, one of the Horizons will be Blocked when the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol is completed. The network will continue to use this route until any problem with the ...
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This radio transmitter ESTeem Horizon 2.4 GHz (HVIN: 216AN) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Le present emetteur radio ESTeem HVIN: 216AN a ete approuve par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne enumeres ci‐dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impedance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est superieur au gain maximal indique, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'emetteur. Warning: Only the tested cable lengths and antennas provided by ESTeem meet the FCC maximum peak output power requirements. Any other combination of antennas or coax cables is not authorized. This device has been designed to operate in a pole mount configuration with the antennas listed below, having a maximum gain of 6 dB in a multi‐ point system or 15dB in a point to point network. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater 6 dB in a multi‐point system or 15dB in a point to point network are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Transmit/Receive Receive Only Part Number: AA20DMEg Antenna Port 1 Antenna Port 2 ...
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CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Horizon 900 MHz Antenna and Cable Configurations ESTeem offers different types of antennas for both indoor and outdoor configurations. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 7 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 7 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. This radio transmitter ESTeem Horizon 900 MHz (HVIN: 216AD) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Le present emetteur radio ESTeem HVIN: 216AD a ete approuve par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne enumeres ci‐dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impedance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est superieur au gain maximal indique, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'emetteur. Warning: Only the tested cable lengths and antennas provided by EST meet the FCC and DOC maximum peak output power requirements. Any other combination of antennas or coax cables is not authorized. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not ...
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NOTES: 1. Dow Corning RTV‐3140 or equivalent. 2. CoaxWrap, CW10B or equivalent. 3. SCOTCHKOTE, 3‐M Company, or equivalent. ANTENNA DIVERSITY The dual diversity antenna configuration on the Horizon allows the radio to operate more efficiently in areas with high reflections (such as indoors or in a city) without direct line of sight (LOS) between the antennas. One of the most difficult conditions to control in a radio system is the effect of a destructive reflected radio signal called mutipathing. Multipathing occurs when waves emitted by the transmitter travel along a different path and interfere destructively with waves traveling on a direct line‐of‐site path. The phenomenon occurs because waves traveling along different paths may be completely out of phase when they reach the antenna, thereby canceling each other out. The dual diversity antenna configuration places a physical distance between the antennas where one reflected signal will be out of phase, but the second will be not. The ESTeem Horizon will sample both antennas and select the best receive signal. Both antenna ports are active by default in the Horizon series. Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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Customer Support (Phone 509‐735‐ 9092) as soon as possible for replacement. 3. Inventory the AA195PM Figure 4: Packet Box Contents Hardware bag for all the components listed in Figure 5. Figure 5: AA195PM Hardware Contents Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS 4. Assemble the two Pole Mounting Brackets with the included U‐bolts, hardware and Pole Mount Clamps. Reference Figure 6. Figure 6: Pole Mount Assembly 5. Place the four supplied 10‐24 x 1” Phillips Pan Head screws through the mounting holes of the Heat Shield and attach to the top of the ESTeem Horizon (Figure 7). 6. Attach the two Pole Mounting Brackets to the ESTeem Horizon with the 10‐24 x 1” Phillips Pan Head screws through the top of the heat shield. Reference Figure 8 (Heat Shield removed for detail). Figure 7: Heat Shield Attachment Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS 7. Assemble the outdoor rated CAT‐5e Ethernet cable (Not Provided) with the supplied Ethernet Cable Boot (Figure 9). Figure 8: Pole Mount Connection to Case (Heat Shield Removed for Detail) Ethernet Cable Boot Figure 9: Ethernet Cable Assembly Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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8. Feed the CAT‐5e Ethernet connector(s) through the Face Plate Cover and secure the Ethernet Cable Boot to the cover. Reference Figure 10. NOTE: The Ethernet cable boot must be installed before the RJ‐45 end is installed. If using the ESTeem AA09.1 outdoor Ethernet cable, verify that the Ethernet cable boot end is routed toward the ESTeem Horizon. Second Port Cover...
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NOTE: Remove Plastic Connector Cover Before Installation Face Towards The South (North America) Figure 13: Completed AA195PM Mounts Caution: Outdoor mounting of the Horizon requires the use of weatherproof boots. Improper installation could result in radio failure. Caution: Always mount the Horizon vertically with the antenna ports on top. Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
ESTeem AA09.1 to Ground Lug (AA175) Outdoor, Shielded CAT-5E Cable (300 ft. maximum) Metal RJ-45 Hood Ethernet Patch Cable (Amp 5-569530-3) (AA09.2) AA166 Ethernet Approved Earth Surge Protection Ground Connection Figure 14: Pole Mount Installation Diagram Revised: 27 Jun 16 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Fresnel Zone Figure 15: Fresnel Zone Diagram The Fresnel zone shows the ellipsoid spread of the radio waves around the visual line‐of‐sight after they leave the antenna (see Figure 15). This area must be clear of obstructions or the signal strength will be reduced due to signal blockage. Typically, 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 account the curvature of the earth. It is recommended for RF path links greater than 7 miles to have a microwave path analysis done that takes the curvature of the earth and the topography of the terrain into account. Fresnel Zone Radius = 72.1 SQRT [(d1d2) / (F (d1 + d2)] Units Fresnel Zone Radius in feet. d1 and d2 in statue miles F in GHz Revised: 27 Jun 16 8-10 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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IC Statement “This device complies with Industry Canada licence‐exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.” “Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada exempts de licence standard RSS (s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles pouvant causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil.” Emissions Information Horizon 2.4 GHz (Model 216An) HVIN: 216AN Direct Sequence/OFDM Spread Spectrum Device (USA) FCC ID: ENPHZN216AN (Canada) IC No: 2163A‐216AN Horizon 900 MHz (Model 216Ad) HVIN: 216AD Direct Sequence/OFDM Spread Spectrum Device (USA) FCC ID: ENPHZN216AD (Canada) IC No: 2163A‐216AD Revised: 28 Jun 16 APX A-1 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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MISSOURI Columbia Office (CF) GEORGIA Kansas City Office (KC) 9300 East Hampton Drive Atlanta Office (AT) 520 NE Colbern Road Capitol Heights, MD 20743 3575 Koger Blvd., Suite 320 Second Floor Duluth, GA 30096‐4958 Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 WASHINGTON Seattle Office (ST) HAWAII NEW YORK 11410 NE 122 Way 7304 Prince Kuhi 1307 Federal Building Room 312 Federal Building 111 W. Huron Kirkland, WA 98034‐6927 Honolulu, HI Buffalo, NY 14202 Revised: 28 Jun 16 APX A-2 ESTeem Horizon Series...
APPENDIX B INTERFACE PORTS ETHERNET INTERFACE The ESTeem Horizon’s Ethernet Port is a Full and Half‐Duplex Auto‐negotiation interface supporting 10Mbps, 100Mbps and 1Gbps (10/100/1000BaseT). The Ethernet port is compliant with IEEE 802.3at‐2009 Power Over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) to provide both data and power over the same CAT‐5E grade Ethernet cable. The port is compatible with TIA/EIA‐568B cable configuration (Figure 1). Figure 1: Ethernet Pin Layout A second Ethernet port is included with the ESTeem Horizon. This second Ethernet port can be configured to bridge to the primary Ethernet port or configured to communicate on the Wireless or Ethernet side of the Horizon in router mode. Revised: 27 Jun 16 APX B-1 ESTeem Horizon Series...
APPENDIX B INTERFACE PORTS CONFIGURING DHCP SERVER The ESTeem Horizon 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 screens. Enter the values that match the DHCP configuration for your network. Figure 2: DHCP Server Configuration Revised: 27 Jun 16 APX B-2 ESTeem Horizon Series...
RJ‐45 Pin Function DB‐9 No. Pin No. 1 Data Set Ready (DSR) 6 2 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) 1 3 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) 4 4 Signal Ground (GND) 5 5 Receive Data (RxD) 2 6 Transmit Data (TxD) 3 7 Clear to Sent (CTS) 8 8 Request to Sent (RTS) 7 Revised: 27 Jun 16 APX B-3 ESTeem Horizon Series...
2452 MHz 5/10/20/40 MHz 10 2457 MHz 5/10/20/40 MHz 11 2462 MHz 5/10/20/40 MHz Figure 1: Radio Frequency Channel Selection RF Data Rate Configuration The RF data rate of the Horizon can be programmed for operation at multiple data rates. The RF data rate can be set for a fixed rate or a specific range that is dynamically scaled by the Horizon from monitoring the received signal quality. Dynamic scaling means that the Horizon will operate at the highest RF data rate that is programmed into unit. If the received data quality drops below the required minimums for reliable communications, the Horizon will reduce the data rate to the next lowest step to increase signal quality. Conversely if the signal quality increases above the minimums the Horizon will increase the RF data rate the next highest level. The ESTeem Horizon is set at the factory to operate at maximized scaling speed data rates and should not need adjustment. The RF Data Rate is programmed in the Horizon through the Advanced Menu>Wireless LAN Settings>wlan0 device and the value for Communication Rates and 802.11n Communication Rate Index:. In the example shown in Figure 2 the RF Date Rate is programmed to dynamic scale all data rates (recommend factory default setting). To set the values for the data rate, check the box next to the listed data rate to enable this rate for operation. Revised: 27 Jun 16 APX C-1 ESTeem Horizon Series...
Figure 2: Advanced Data Rate Selection RF Bandwidths The Horizon radios have adjustable RF bandwidths for operation. Reducing the RF bandwidth increases the number of available channels and the radio's ability to reject RF interference. Different models of the Horizon series will have different available bandwidths depending upon the frequency of operation. For example, Figure 3 shows the configuration of the Horizon 2.4 GHz’s available bandwidths. NOTE: All ESTeem radios in the same network MUST be on the same frequency channel and use the same bandwidth selection. Figure 3: Horizon 2.4 GHz Bandwidth Selection Revised: 27 Jun 16 APX C-2 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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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% Power Min (Minimum) 25% Power Figure 4: Advanced Global Variables Figure 5: Power Level Settings Revised: 27 Jun 16 APX C-4 ESTeem Horizon Series...
1. An encryption key differing in every packet. The TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) mechanism shares a starting key between devices. Each device then changes their encryption key for every packet. It is extremely difficult for hackers to read messages even if they have intercepted the data. 2. Certificate Authentication (CA) can be used, blocking a hacker posing as a valid user. Wi‐Fi Protected Access with Enterprise Server (WPA Enterprise) Like WPA PSK, WPA 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 Horizon can be configured to operate with an established RADIUS server on the network. WPA is server/client relationship from a software driver on a computer’s wireless LAN (WLAN) card to an Access Point. The scope of WPA is limited in use to this configuration only. The ESTeem Horizon can support WPA Enterprise and PSK as an Access Point, but the level of security on the Bridging layer is configured separately. Revised: 27 Jun 16 APX D-1 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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Although the ESTeem Horizon is compatible with the open communication standards IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b, the repeater communication between the units is a proprietary communication link. No other manufacturer of wireless hardware can access the ESTeem repeater network when bridging between Ethernet networks. This proprietary communication layer, in combination with the other security settings, allows you as the user to reject wireless clients into the network if so desired. When used in conjunction with the Access Control List the 802.11g and 802.11b client access can be removed. The security level of the bridge communication link is configurable for 64‐Bit WEP, 128‐Bit WEP or TKIP and is completely independent of the client access level or any other communication link level. For example, an ESTeem Horizon can be configured for WPA Enterprise for client level access, communicate to another ESTeem Horizon using a TKIP bridge link and also communicate 128‐Bit WEP to our older ESTeem Model 192E radio modems all running simultaneously. Revised: 27 Jun 16 APX D-2 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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APPENDIX D SECURITY Masquerade Modes When the ESTeem Horizon is configured in either the Access Point Masquerade or the Client Masquerade modes, the wireless modem functions as a network firewall. If access to the wired network is the greatest concern, place the ESTeem in the Masquerade mode and the wireless network will be completely isolated from the wired Ethernet network. Increasing Network Security The following are a few suggestions to help improve the overall security of your wireless network: 1. Enable the security. If you research all of the articles regarding hackers, they have gotten into the user’s network due to the security not being enabled. 2. Set the ACL filter to include only those MAC address of the wireless Ethernet device being used on the network. ...
The first antenna port is listed as A1 while the second (receive only) port is listed as A2. You may receive a signal level on Figure 2: Peer Status A2 although no antenna is attached. This signal strength value is listed in dBm. Last RX and Data Rate – 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. A value of 0 in the time represents a current (less than 1 second) receive value. The current data rate of the last data packet received will also be shown by the Horizon. The speed is displayed in Mbps. For example, in Figure 2 a LastRx value of 0@72.2 represents an RF packet received within the last second running at 72.2Mbps. Note: The ESTeem Horizon uses spread spectrum technology that analyzes each data packet for signal strength and data quality (strength vs. noise). The higher your signal, the more background noise you can sustain without causing degradation in the data transfer. This is also true for lower signal strengths with a very low background noise. These values are provided for guidance and Revised: 09 Aug 2016 APX E-1 ESTeem Horizon Series...
What characters are valid for WEP Key entry? ‐ Only the Hexadecimal characters 0‐9 and A‐F are valid for key entry. What ESTeem Utility version is required to program the Horizon? – The ESTeem Utility program is not required to program the Horizon. The Horizon can be programmed using any Terminal Emulation program (such as Windows HyperTerminal) and any web browser program. What is the speed and duplex configuration on the Horizon – The Horizon is an auto‐negotiation full/half‐duplex 10/100 Base‐T interface. Ether a cross‐over or patch cable is supported. Access Point Mode Wireless LAN cards are not connecting – Verify that the wireless LAN cards are set to Infrastructure Mode, have a matching SSID (or ESSIS) set the same as the Horizon 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 Horizon match the wireless LAN card. Access Point Peer Mode 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 10 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 Horizon’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. Revised: 09 Aug 2016 APX E-2 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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Correct configuration, but cannot establish communications. – In addition to the network configuration, all Horizon 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 Horizon’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 Horizon web page in EtherStation Mode? The Horizon 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 Horizon 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 Horizon. The MAC address must have colons between the values. ...
Frequency: 2400 to 2485 MHz Polarization: Vertical Impedance: 50 ohms Gain: 5 dBi (3 dBd) Caution VSWR: < 2:1 Omni-directional antenna Power: 10 W should not be located within Front To Back Ratio: n/a 24 cm of personnel. Horizontal Beamwidth: n/a Vertical Beamwidth: n/a Antenna Material: Polyurethane Plastic Radome Recommended Mounting Hardware: n/a Antenna Connector: TNC‐R Male Flexibility: +/‐ 20 Antenna Envelope: 8.28 in. length by .54 in. width Temperature: ‐40 to +70 C Weight: 33 grams Model AA20DMEg Revised: 28 Jun 16 APX F-3 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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Antenna Material: Sealed in UV stable fiberglass enclosed radome Mounting Hardware: Stainless steel U bolts (included) for mounting up to 1 5/8 in. diameter pipe. Antenna Connector: TNC‐R Male with 36in. pig tail Maximum Power Input: 5 Watts Antenna Envelope: 4.5 in. length by 3 in. diameter Windload (RWV): 125 mph Lateral Thrust at Rated Wind: 5.8 lbs. Wind Surface Area: 0.060 ft Model AA203Eg Weight: 1 lbs. Revised: 28 Jun 16 APX F-4 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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100 mph Wind Load: 16 mph Antenna Envelope: 34 in. length by 17 in. width by 11 in. height Weight: 3 lbs. Model AA204Eg.1 Use of the AA204Eg.1, directional antenna is limited to fixed point‐to‐point applications only. In accordance with FCC Section 15.247(b)iii, this antenna must be professionally installed. The installer must ensure the system is used exclusively for fixed, point‐to‐point applications and the ESTeem Model 195Eg is set for 0.25 Watts output power (Power Level = Min). Revised: 28 Jun 16 APX F-5 ESTeem Horizon Series...
APPENDIX G HORIZON 900 SPECIFICATIONS Horizon 900 MHz Specifications ESTeem Horizon 900 MHz Specifications Transmiter/Receiver Frequency of Operation (Software Selectable) 902 to 928 MHz (4-channels) RF Data Rate 1 to 72.2 Mbps Tx Output Power (Software Selectable) 250, 500, 750, and 1000 mW (Pk) (4-levels)
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APPENDIX G HORIZON 900 SPECIFICATIONS Horizon 900 MHz Case Specifications Revised: 28 Jun 16 APX G-2 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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Wind Survival: 100 mph Bending Moment: 14.2 ft-lbs. @ 100 mph Antenna Connector: TNC-R Male with 36in. pig-tail. Antenna Envelope: 48 in. L x 1-5/16 in. Dia. Weight: 1.75 lbs. Model AA20Es900 Revised: 28 Jun 16 APX H-3 ESTeem Horizon Series...
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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 with ESTeem weatherproof boot. Maximum Power Input: 50 Watts Antenna Envelope: 1.1 ft. length by 6 in. width...
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