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ESTeem MODEL 210 SERIES
USER'S MANUAL
Models 210C – 210M
Manual Revision 1.0
November 2012
Electronic Systems Technology, Inc.

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  • Page 1 ESTeem MODEL 210 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Models 210C – 210M Manual Revision 1.0 November 2012 Electronic Systems Technology, Inc.

  • Page 3: Product Warranty

    ADDITIONAL SERVICE: If EST releases an improvement update to firmware internal to the ESTeem unit during the 90 day period after the unit was purchased by the first user/customer, EST 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 EST factory.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Ethernet Bridge Mode --------------------------------------------- Router Modes --------------------------------------------- Mobile Client Modes --------------------------------------------- Programming Examples Using ESTeem Network Configuration (ENC) Utility --------------------------------------------- Example 1 – Point to Point Ethernet Bridge --------------------------------------------- Example 2 – Point to Point Ethernet Bridge with Repeater --------------------------------------------- 3-10 Example 3 –...
  • Page 5 --------------------------------------------- System Reboot CHAPTER 6 – Serial Configuration and Applications Using USB Programming Port Using RS-232 Data Port CHAPTER 7 – Repeating and Mesh Networking ESTeem Mesh Network Configuration --------------------------------------------- Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) Spanning Tree Protocols (STP) Overview...
  • Page 6 --------------------------------------------- Viewing RF Data Rates --------------------------------------------- Signal Strength vs Data Rates --------------------------------------------- Setting Maximum Distance Value --------------------------------------------- Troubleshooting Tips --------------------------------------------- APPENDIX F – 210C Specifications 210C Specifications --------------------------------------------- Case Layout --------------------------------------------- Antenna Specifications --------------------------------------------- Revised: 5 Dec 12 Page 3...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    The ESTeem 210 wireless Ethernet modems are sophisticated networking devices. To keep the manual usably short, many of the application descriptions and programming details assume the user has a good working knowledge of the following network concepts: •...

  • Page 8: Access Point Modes

    Access Point Bridge Mode An ESTeem Model 210 in Access Point Bridge mode will both provide wireless access to mobile clients (Access Point) and bridge all Ethernet data connected to the Ethernet ports. The AP Bridge mode will pass all network traffic between connected devices including global network broadcasts.

  • Page 9: Self-Healing Mesh Network

    Self-Healing Mesh Network If multiple repeater routes are configured to the same destination ESTeem, the 210 will create a “self-healing” mesh network by automatically re-routing data through alternate paths to reach its destination if the primary path is inoperable.

  • Page 10: Rs-232 Serial Applications

    RS-232 Serial Applications The ESTeem 210 is installed with an RS-232 data port for serial data applications run over the wireless links (Figure 6). The serial 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.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 - Starting Out

    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.

  • Page 12: Starting Out

    Connect the antenna to the TNC connection on the ESTeem Model 210 (Figure 1). 1. Configure the Model 210 prior to mounting. Connect the power supply and Ethernet cable to the ESTeem and proceed to Chapter 3 to 2. Attach antenna to the begin programming.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 - Example Applications

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

  • Page 15: Router Modes

    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).

  • Page 16: Mobile Client Modes

    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).

  • Page 17: Programming Examples

    Consult the ENC Utility’s User Guide on how the create a new wireless network. Once you have a blank network configuration page (Figure 9), select ESTeem from the menu items to display the drop down menu, then select New>New ESTeem.
  • Page 18 Figure 11: Main Office ESTeem 210 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).
  • Page 19 (2) ESTeem Model 210 Serial Numbers: E-14000 (Main Office) and E-14001 (Remote Office) 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).
  • Page 20 ESTeem‘s will change from yellow to blue. This indicates that the configuration was completed successfully and the ESTeem 210’s are ready to be installed in the application. Figure 15: Example 2 Layout Revised: 5 Dec 12...
  • Page 21 E-14003 (Remote Site 1) E-14004 (Remote Site 2) E-14005 (Remote Site 3) 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.
  • Page 22 ESTeem‘s will change from yellow to blue. This indicates that the configuration was completed successfully and the ESTeem 210’s are ready to be installed in the application. Figure 17: Mesh Network Configuration Revised: 5 Dec 12 3-10...
  • Page 23 Model 210s, add the four ESTeem 210s for this example and rename by location. Your layout should appear like Figure 18. Move the ESTeem 210 icons on the screen to simulate the layout of the diagram. Draw connection lines between the wireless links...
  • Page 24 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).
  • Page 25 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 802.11 Access Point with the correct Network Name (SSID) and Encryption.
  • Page 26 ESTeem>ESTeem Configuration>Send Configuration to All ESTeems. Once the ENC Utility has downloaded the configuration for both ESTeem 210s, the status box around the ESTeems will change from yellow to blue. This indicates that the configuration was completed successfully and the ESTeem 210s are ready to be installed in the application.

  • Page 27: Router Addressing Examples

    CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS ROUTER ADDRESSING EXAMPLES The following are examples of the IP addressing and subnets required for the ESTeem Router modes. Point to Point Access Point Router to Station Router Figure 27: AP Router Addressing Example Revised: 5 Dec 12...
  • Page 28 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...
  • Page 29 CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Stand-Alone Access Point Router with Multiple Station Routers Figure 29: Complete Router Addressing Example Revised: 5 Dec 12 3-17 EST P/N AA107-210CM...

  • Page 30: Esteem Network Configuration (Enc) Utility

    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). 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.
  • Page 31 Place the ESTeem Utility CD in your CD-ROM drive. The CD will auto load the ESTeem main page Note: If the page does not auto load, open your web browser and set your address line to D:\index.html (Where D: is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive).
  • Page 32 Double-click on the 210 you want to program and the Configure IP Address window will be displayed (Figure 5). Enter an IP address and Subnet Mask for the 210 that matches your network subnet and press the OK button to save this to the ESTeem.
  • Page 33 To quickly open a web browser page to the IP address programmed in the 195 modem, “right-mouse” click on the 195’s MAC address and select Open Browser from the menu (Figure 6). If your computer is configured for the same IP subnet at the ESTeem 195 wireless modem, you will be asked to sign in with the Username and Password (Figure 7).
  • Page 34 Installation The ESTeem Discovery Utility will allow you to configure the IP address on the Model 210 to match your network. Install the Discovery Utility on your computer by inserting the Resource Disk in your CD drive.

  • Page 35: Setting Local Time 210

    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: Select Advanced from the top...

  • Page 36: Configuring Time Server

    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.
  • Page 37 CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES 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. 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).
  • Page 38 CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES & FEATURES Once configuration is complete, press the Return to Advanced button. To complete the configuration, select “Commit and Reboot.” The ESTeem 210 will now commit the configuration changes and reboot. (Figure 13) Figure 13: Advanced Settings Menu...

  • Page 39: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    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. The following are a list of the Management...
  • Page 40 Downloading MIB Tables To download the MIB items listed above and import into your SNMP server, log into any ESTeem 210 and select the About page (Figure 20). Press the Download MIB Files hyperlink on the page and save the files to your computer.
  • Page 41 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®.

  • Page 42: Web Configuration Manager

    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).

  • Page 43: Status Menu

    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.

  • Page 44: Web Configuration

    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 –...

  • Page 45: 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.

  • Page 46: 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.

  • Page 47: Restore Screen

    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 –...

  • Page 48: Software Update

    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.

  • Page 49: Using Usb Programming Port

    Programming Using the USB Port When configuring the Model 210 for the first time you can use the ESTeem Configuration Menu to setup the basic operating parameters such as assigning the IP Address, IP Net Mask, and Gateway IP Address.
  • Page 50 CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS 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.

  • Page 51: Using Rs-232 Data Port

    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.
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54 CHAPTER 6 SERIAL APPLICATIONS Access Point Bridge with Access Point Repeater Bridge with Mode Repeater Mode RS-232 Data RS-232 Data Access Point Remote Site Bridge with Remote PLC Access Point Repeater Bridge with Mode Repeater Mode RS-232 Data NOTE: Remote Site & Repeater Repeater Repeater may be stand- alone or attached to a...

  • Page 55: Esteem Mesh Network

    One of the most powerful features of the AP Repeater 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 Model 210 will automatically change communication routes in the network if a route has failed.

  • Page 56: Configuration

    You can also configure the Mesh networking directly through the web configuration setup (Chapter 5). Figure 2 shows an example repeater peer table from the setup menus. For an ESTeem 210 to communicate with another ESTeem 210, select Yes must at Enable Repeater Capability. Next, the Wireless LAN (WLAN) MAC address of each Model 210 that will have direct communications must be added to the Repeater Peer List.

  • Page 57: Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (Rstp)

    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.

  • Page 58: Phases

    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. Learning Phase - Once properly configured, each Model 210 will begin to search out the other Model 210 units in radio range that are programmed in the AP Repeater Peer table.

  • Page 59: Redundant Backup

    Model 210’s in the network. The manual Root Bridge configuration is located in the “Advanced Settings” section. Redundant Backup The ESTeem Model 210 configured in Access Point Repeater mode will automatically function as a redundant backup if two Model 210’s are installed at the same location (Figure 4). If two Model 210’s are connected to the same switch, one of the Model...

  • Page 60: Chapter 8 - Antenna Setups

    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.
  • Page 61 CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS WEATHER PROOFING COAX CONNECTIONS 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.
  • Page 62 CHAPTER 8 ANTENNA SETUPS Revised: 5 Dec 12 EST P/N AA107-210CM...

  • Page 63: Appendix A - Fcc Information

    1 meter (40 inches) Antenna AA20C.1: 1.25 meters (50 inches) Antenna AA202C: 2.5 meters (100 inches) Other Information Model 210C 12.5 KHz Channel Spacing, 54,000 bps FCC Type Acceptance No: ENPESTEEM210C Emissions Designator: 6K00D7W, 11K3D7W Model 210M 12.5 KHz Channel Spacing, 54,000 bps...
  • Page 64 APPENDIX A FCC INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FIELD OFFICES ALASKA ILLINOIS NEW YORK 1011 E. Tudor Rd. Chicago Office (CG) New York Office (NY) Rm 240 Box 2955 Park Ridge Office Ctr., Room 306 201 Varick Street, Suite 1151 Anchorage, AK 99510 1550 Northwest Highway New York, NY 10014-4870 Park Ridge, IL 60068-1460...

  • Page 65: Appendix Binterface Ports

    RS-232C DATA PORT CONFIGURATION The ESTeem Model 210 has a 9-pin RS-232C data interface on the front panel. See Chapter 6 for further information on serial data port configuration. To interface the 210 to the serial port on the computer, you need serial cable with the following pin-out:...

  • Page 66: 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).

  • Page 67: Appendix Dsecurity

    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 Model 210 can support WPA Enterprise and PSK as an Access Point, but the level of security on the Bridging layer is configured separately.
  • Page 68 IEEE governing body to the manufacturer and is the “fingerprint” for all Ethernet devices. Using a combination of either the WPA or 128-Bit WEP encryption and the ACL filter provide the ESTeem an extremely secure wireless networking layer.

  • Page 69: Appendix E - Troubleshooting

    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).
  • Page 70 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.

  • Page 71: Viewing Rf Data Rates

    Figure 3: Peer Summary Table Once loaded, click on View Peer Rate Control Information. (Figure 4) The value of the Current TX rate is the RF data rate between the two ESTeem Model 210. Figure 4: Rate Control Information Revised: 5 Dec 12...

  • Page 72: Signal Strength Vs Data Rates

    The factory configuration on the 210 is optimized for distances up to 10 miles. If your application has an RF link with a range greater than 10 miles, you will need to set the maximum range value on both ESTeem 210’s on this communication link. To access the Maximum Distance value select Advanced from the top Menu then Wireless LAN Settings>wlan0 device and press...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting Tips

    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 Model 210’s (Base and Repeater) to maintain communication across its complete travel, the Station Modes should be used on the mobile...
  • Page 74 To monitor the link status, you can use the EtherStation Status program. What IP address do I configure the ESTeem in EtherStation mode? – The Model 210 will not have an IP address in EtherStation mode.

  • Page 75: 210C Specifications

    APPENDIX F 210C SPECIFICATIONS Model 210C Specifications ESTeem 210C Specifications Transceiver 450 to 470 MHz Frequency of Operation (Software Selectable) 6.25 KHz Frequency Selectability ± 1.5 ppm Frequency Stability RF Data Rate @ 6.25 KHz Channel Bandwith 9 Kbps (4 bit QAM), 18 Kbps (16 bit QAM), 27 Kbps (64 bit QAM) (software selectable) RF Data Rate @ 12.5 KHz Channel Bandwidth...

  • Page 76: Case Layout

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

  • Page 77: Antenna Specifications

    APPENDIX F 210C SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Specifications Model No: AA19C Antenna Type: Omni-Directional, ½ Wave Applications: Mobile Mount. Frequency: 450 to 470 MHz - AA19C 400 to 420 MHz - AA19F Polarization: Vertical Impedance: 50 ohms Gain: 2 db. VSWR: < 2 to 1...
  • Page 78 APPENDIX F 210C SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Specifications Model No: AA202C & AA202F Antenna Type: Directional, DC grounded, 5 element yagi. Applications: Fixed base. Frequency: 450 to 470 MHz - AA202C 400 to 420 MHz - AA202F Polarization: Vertical or Horizontal Impedance:...

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