User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 0 - Front Cover 195CM
- Chapter 0 - Table of Contents 195CM
- CHAPTER 1 – Introduction
- Before You Begin
- Model 195C/M Overview
- Three Configuration Phases
- Model 195C/M Hardware Description
- Modes of Operation Description and Examples
- Programming Examples
- CHAPTER 5 – Web Configuration
- Logging Into Web Configuration Manager
- Web Configuration Manager
- CHAPTER 6 – Serial Configuration and Applications
- Using USB Programming Port
- Using RS-232 Data Port
- ESTeem Mesh Network
- Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
- Spanning Tree Protocols (STP)
- Redundant Backup
- CHAPTER 8 – Antenna Setups
- Antenna and Cable Configurations
- Weatherproofing Coaxial Cable Connections
- APPENDIX A – FCC Information
- APPENDIX B – Interface Ports
- APPENDIX C – Radio Configuration
- APPENDIX E – Troubleshooting
- APPENDIX F – 195C/M Specifications
- CHAPTER 1 – Introduction
- Chapter 1 - Introduction 195CM
- BEFORE YOU BEGIN
- MODEL 195C/M OVERVIEW
- The ESTeem Model 195C and 195M are wireless modem transceivers that can be used to build many types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). The ESTeem 195C/M series have multiple serial (RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485), Ethernet and 4/20mA sensor interfaces. The Model 195C and 195M can be configured for multiple modes of operation depending upon the needs of the wireless and wired network. The following interface configurations are provided as an overview of the basic network types, as all possible network configurations can not be listed. For further help in selecting the correct network type, please refer to Chapter 3 of this User’s Manual or call Customer Support at 509-735-9092.
- SERIAL APPLICATIONS
- ETHERNET APPLICATIONS
- Chapter 2 - Starting Out 195CM
- Chapter 3 - Example Applications 195CM
- Chapter 4 - Repeating 195CM
- Chapter 5 - Ethernet Configuration and Applications 195CM
- Chapter 6 - Utilities and Features 195CM
- ESTeem Network Configuration Utility (ENC)
- Note: The ESTeem Resource Disk is a stand-alone copy of the ESTeem Web site (Figure 2). Navigation of the Resource Disk is as simple as using your web browser. All technical documentation, User’s Manuals and the ESTeem Utility Program are available on the disk.
- 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).
- Note: This program is saved in a compressed file format.
- Note: The SSID, Mode of Operation and Modem ID will be adjusted through the ENC Utility or the Web Configuration Manager...
- Note: The ESTeem Resource Disk is a stand-alone copy of the ESTeem Web site (Figure 1). Navigation of the Resource Disk is as simple as using your web browser. All technical documentation, User’s Manuals and the ESTeem Utility Program are available on the disk.
- 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).
- Note: This program is saved in a compressed file format. Microsoft Windows XP® will open the file directly, but other operating systems will require a common compression program such as WinZip available for download at http://www.winzip.com
- Note: This Utility will only operate with an ESTeem Model 195C/M in EtherStation mode.
- Chapter 7 - Antenna Setup 195CM
- Apx A - Software Commands 195CM
- Apx B - Interface Ports 195CM
- Apx C - Model 192 Integration 195CM
- Apx D - FCC Information 195CM
- Apx E - 195C Specifications
- Apx F - 195M Specifications
CHAPTER 4
REPEATING FEATURES
Revised: 24 Jan 14 4-5 EST P/N AA107-195CM
at a repeater site. Selection is important because all Model 195C/M’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
.
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 195C/M’s in the network. The manual Root Bridge configuration is located in the “Advanced Settings” section.
Redundant Backup
The ESTeem Model 195C/M configured in Access Point
Repeater mode will automatically function as a redundant
backup if two Model 195C/M’s are installed at the same location
(Figure 4). If two Model 195C/M’s are connected to the same
switch, one of the Model 195C/M’s will be Blocked when the
Spanning Tree Protocol is completed. The network will
continue to use this route until any problem with the original
Model 195C/M is detected and the second Model 195C/M will
begin operation at that site.
Redundant Master Configuration
The configuration in Figure 4 will also provide a redundant
backup for the Master Site (Root Bridge). Configure both Model
195C/M’s as Root Bridges (see above) giving the primary Root
Bridge a value of 1 and the secondary Root Bridge a value of 2.
Figure 4: Redundant Backup Diagram