User's Manual

CHAPTER 3
EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
MODES OF OPERATION
The ESTeem Model 195C/M 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. If you do not see an example of your application, please contact
ESTeem support at 509-735-9092 for help in selecting your mode of operation.
Ethernet Bridge Mode (AP Bridge)
The most commonly used mode of operation with the ESTeem Model 195C/M is the Ethernet bridge mode. The Ethernet
bridge mode will connect two or more ESTeem 195C/M’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 195C/M 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 195C/M’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)
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Figure 1: Point to Point Example