ESTeem 195Eg User Manual

ESTeem MODEL 195Eg

USER’S MANUAL

Manual Revision 2.1

August 2005

Electronic Systems Technolo

gy,

Inc.

ESTeem MODEL 195Eg

USER’S MANUAL

Manual Revision 2.1

Firmware Version 302 and above

August 2005

Prepared by: Date:

Name: Eric P. Marske

Title: Manager Customer Support

Approved by: Date:

Name: Tom L. Kirchner

Title: President

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

This manual and the firmware described in it are copyrighted by EST, with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual or the
firmware internal to the ESTeem unit may not be copied, in whole or part, without the written consent of EST. Under the law, copying
includes translating into another language.

Electronic Systems Technology (EST) cannot guarantee that you will receive notice of a revision to the firmware described in the manual,
even if you have returned a registration/warranty card received with the product. You should periodically check with your authorized EST
dealer or call factory direct.

EST and the EST logo are registered trademarks of Electronic Systems Technology, Inc. Simultaneously published in the United States
and Canada. All rights reserved.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Electronic Systems Technology, Inc., (hereinafter EST) expressly warrants its products as free of manufacturing defects for a period of one
year from the date of sale to first user/customer.

THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND THERE IS EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED ALL WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO OTHER WARRANTY GIVEN BY ANY EMPLOYEE, AGENT,
DISTRIBUTOR OR OTHER PERSON WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON EST.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

EST's liability shall be limited to refunding of purchase price, repair or replacement of product.

IN NO EVENT SHALL EST HAVE LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES,
LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATORY PROFITS. IN NO EVENT SHALL EST BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER IN
EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.

In the event that a unit or part requires replacement or factory servicing, the following conditions apply:

a) Customer must obtain from EST an authorized RMA (Return Materials Authorization) number (call 509-735-9092 Customer Support)

before shipment of product or parts to EST for any reason;

b) If the whole unit is shipped, it must be in its original carton and shipping components, or a carton and shipping components supplied

by EST, or if parts only are shipped, they must be packaged and cushioned so as to prevent damage in transit and shipped freight
prepaid;

PRODUCT WILL BE CONSIDERED OUT OF WARRANTY IF:

a) If the product is damaged due to improper or abnormal use, abuse, mishandling, accident or improper maintenance or failure to

follow operating instruction;
b) If the product is defective as a result of sand, dirt, or water damage;
c) If any factory-sealed enclosure has been opened or shows evidence of an attempt to be opened;
d) If defects or damage are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or unauthorized service;
e) If the product has had its serial numbers altered or removed.

Warranty repair form must be accompanied by proof of user's purchase of unit. Product must be shipped to the manufacturer at the
following address:

Electronic Systems Technology

415 North Quay Street

Kennewick, Washington USA 99336

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. Return of any such item must be accompanied with proof of purchase.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION

Before You Begin 1-1

Model 195Eg Overview 1-1

Model 195Eg Configuration Modes 1-1

Access Point Modes --------------------------------------------- 1-2
Access Point Repeater --------------------------------------------- 1-3
Self-Healing Mesh Network --------------------------------------------- 1-3
Station (802.11g Client) Modes --------------------------------------------- 1-3

CHAPTER 2 – CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS

Model 195Eg Access Point Configurations 2-1

Figure 1: Single Access Point Bridge Diagram --------------------------------------------- 2-1
Figure 2: Multiple Access Point Bridge Diagram --------------------------------------------- 2-1
Figure 3: Access Point Router Diagram --------------------------------------------- 2-2
Figure 4: Access Point Masquerade Diagram --------------------------------------------- 2-2

Model 195Eg Access Point Repeater with Clients Configurations 2-3
Figure 5: Access Point Bridge Repeater with Clients Diagram --------------------------------------------- 2-3
Figure 6: Access Point Router Repeater with Clients Diagram --------------------------------------------- 2-3
Figure 7: Access Point Masquerade Repeater with Clients Diag. --------------------------------------------- 2-4

Model 195Eg Building to Building Configurations 2-4
Figure 8: Building to Building Configuration Diagram --------------------------------------------- 2-4
Figure 9: Building to Building with Repeater Diagram --------------------------------------------- 2-5
Figure 10: Building to Building Router Diagram --------------------------------------------- 2-5

Model 195Eg Complete Wireless Solutions 2-6
Figure 11: Complete Bridge Network Solutions Diagram --------------------------------------------- 2-6
Figure 12: Complete Router Network Solutions Diagram --------------------------------------------- 2-7

CHAPTER 3 – STARTING OUT

Overview 3-1

Quick Start Guide --------------------------------------------- 3-1

Model 195Eg Hardware Layout 3-1
Required Hardware --------------------------------------------- 3-1
Front Panel Overlay Diagram --------------------------------------------- 3-2
Antenna Port Overview --------------------------------------------- 3-2
Antenna Configuration --------------------------------------------- 3-3
Hardware Configuration Diagram --------------------------------------------- 3-3
System Configuration Table --------------------------------------------- 3-4

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ESTeem Discovery Utility 3-5
Installation --------------------------------------------- 3-5
Operation --------------------------------------------- 3-6
Configuring the IP Address --------------------------------------------- 3-6

Using The RS-232 Interface 3-7
Installing ESTeem Utility Program --------------------------------------------- 3-7
Programming Using the RS-232 Port --------------------------------------------- 3-7

CHAPTER 4 – WEB CONFIGURATION

Logging Into Web Configuration Manager 4-1

Web Configuration Manager 4-2

Top Menu --------------------------------------------- 4-2
Setting ModemID Field --------------------------------------------- 4-2
Status Menu --------------------------------------------- 4-3
System Log Screen --------------------------------------------- 4-5
Setup Screen --------------------------------------------- 4-5
Advanced Configuration Screen --------------------------------------------- 4-6
Backup Screen --------------------------------------------- 4-6
Restore Screen --------------------------------------------- 4-7
Software Update --------------------------------------------- 4-8
System Reboot --------------------------------------------- 4-8

CHAPTER 5 – EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS

Programming Example 5-1

Programming Example #1 Diagram --------------------------------------------- 5-1
Programming Example #2 Diagram --------------------------------------------- 5-2
Table 1: Example System Configuration Table --------------------------------------------- 5-2

Example 1 – Plant Network (Access Point Router Repeater) 5-3

Example 2 –Repeater (Access Point Bridge Repeater) 5-13

Example 3 – Remote Building (Access Point Bridge Repeater) 5-19

Example 4 – EtherStation Mode 5-20

Example 5 – Station Router Mode 5-22

Example 6 – Station Masquerade Mode 5-26

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CHAPTER 6 – REPEATING FEATURES

Overview 6-1

ESTeem Mesh Network 6-1

Configuration --------------------------------------------- 6-1

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 6-2
Overview --------------------------------------------- 6-2
Phases --------------------------------------------- 6-3
Priority and Path Cost --------------------------------------------- 6-4
Root Bridge --------------------------------------------- 6-4

Redundant Backup 6-5

CHAPTER 7 – ANTENNA SETUPS

Antenna and Cable Configurations 7-1

Antenna Diversity 7-2

Antenna Port Selection 7-2

Coaxial Cable Attenuation 7-3

Assembling the AA195PM Outdoor Pole Mounting Kit 7-4

Model 195Eg Series with Direct Mount Dual Diversity Antennas 7-9

Model 195Eg Series with External Mount Antenna 7-10

Fresnel Zone 7-11

APPENDIX A – FCC INFORMATION

APPENDIX B – SPECIFICATIONS

195Eg Specifications --------------------------------------------- B-1
Case Diagram --------------------------------------------- B-2
Antenna Specifications --------------------------------------------- B-3

APPENDIX C – INTERFACE PORTS

Ethernet Interface --------------------------------------------- C-1
Setting DHCP Server --------------------------------------------- C-1
RS-232 Port Pin-Out --------------------------------------------- C-2

APPENDIX D – RADIO CONFIGURATION

Frequency of Operation --------------------------------------------- D-1
Setting Data Rates --------------------------------------------- D-1
Setting RF Power Level --------------------------------------------- D-3

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APPENDIX E – SECURITY

APPENDIX F – TROUBLESHOOTING

Testing Communication Link --------------------------------------------- F-1
Status Screen --------------------------------------------- F-1
Viewing RF Data Rates --------------------------------------------- F-2
Signal Strength vs Data Rates --------------------------------------------- F-4
Updating 192E to Operate with 195Eg --------------------------------------------- F-4
Long Range Point to Point Applications --------------------------------------------- F-6
EtherStation Status Program --------------------------------------------- F-6

APPENDIX G – Quick Start Guide

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the ESTeem
Model 195Eg Wireless Ethernet Radio Modem! This manual was
written to help both the first time and advanced user of the 195Eg
configure the radio modem for your application. If this your first
time configuring the 195Eg and you would like to get going as soon
as possible, we recommend using the 195Eg Quick Start Guide
provided with the modem. A copy of the guide is listed in the
appendix of this manual for your reference.

The ESTeem 195Eg is a very versatile wireless Ethernet networking device. 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:

• General Ethernet networking and the configuration of LAN topologies

• Common Ethernet terminology and acronyms

• TCP/IP network protocol structure and how to configure TCP/IP networks and subnets

• How to identify and set the TCP/IP address on your computer

• Have administrator privileges to the computer and network you are configuring

• If using routing protocols, you must be able to identify and configure the network routers, gateways and firewalls

• You must be familiar with using web browser software such as Internet Explorer, Netscape or Mozilla

If you are unfamiliar with any of the above networking concepts, you may need to contact your network administrator for
assistance.

MODEL 195Eg OVERVIEW

The ESTeem Model 195Eg is a IEEE 802.11g
protocol compatible wireless LAN transceiver
that can be used to build a Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN) for line-of-sight distances to
13 miles for fixed base and 5 miles for mobile
applications at RF data rates up to 54 Mbps.
The Model 195Eg is also downward compatible
with IEEE 802.11b protocol networks. The IEEE

802.11 WLAN was designed to look and feel like
any IEEE 802 wired LAN. The Model 195Eg is a
very sophisticated networking device that can
be configured for multiple modes of operation
depending upon the needs of the wireless and
wired LAN system. The following configuration
modes 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 contact Customer Support at 509-735-

9092.

Figure 1- Access Point Bridge Diagram

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MODEL 195Eg CONFIGURATION MODES

The Model 195Eg can be configured for multiple
modes of operation without any changes to the
hardware:

Access Point Modes

1. Access Point Bridge Mode . When the
Model 195Eg is configured as an Access
Point it will provide a wireless bridge from a
hardwired Local Area Network (LAN) to
laptops, office computers, Personal Digital
Assistants (PDA’s), video cameras, PLC’s,
etc. that have integral or external 802.11g or

802.11b wireless devices or other Model
195Eg modems in client modes. Multiple
Access Point Bridge modems can be
physically connected to the same network
(LAN) or through a radio link using the
Access Point Repeater mode to provide
overlapping, seamless Ethernet communication for mobile devices. The ESTeem Model 195Eg in Access Point Bridge mode
will pass all network traffic between connected devices including global network broadcasts. See Figure 1.

2. Access Point Router Mode . In this mode the ESTeem Model 195Eg will function as a router between the wired Ethernet
network, connect to the 195Eg’s Ethernet port, and the wireless network of 802.11g/b clients and other 195Eg’s in repeater
peer mode. As in all standard router configurations, the wireless and wired Ethernet networks will need to be on separate
subnets. To communicate from the wired Ethernet network to devices on the wireless network, a separate router (in
addition to the Model 195Eg) is required. The 195Eg in Access Point Router mode will pass network traffic for connected
devices but will block global
network broadcasts from the wired
network. 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 2).

3. Access Point Masquerade Mode .
The Access Point Masquerade
mode is a special use of the Access
Point mode where the Model 195Eg
will connect 802.11g or 802.11b
wireless devices as clients into a
single static IP address on a wired
network. Data requests from the
wireless network will be processed

Figure 2 – Repeater Mode Diagram

Figure 3- Access Point Masquerade Diagram

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through the Access Point Masquerade 195Eg, but any request from the wired Ethernet network to devices on the wireless
network will be rejected similar to the operation of a “firewall”. The 195Eg will hide all the IP addresses connected on the
wireless link. You should use this mode of operation if Model 195Eg is connected directly to the Internet with a static IP
address (DSL, T1, etc.) and you want the wireless clients to access the information through the Model 195Eg (Figure 3).
This mode should also be used for attaching the Model 195Eg to a network where few IP addresses are available or a
firewall for the wireless clients is required.

4. Access Point Repeater. The Access Point Repeater is a unique enhancement of the 802.11g Access Point mode only
available the ESTeem Model 195Eg. The Access Point Repeater can be used with any of the above Access Point modes.
With this repeater feature enabled, the Model 195Eg Access Points do not have to be hardwired together on the same
physical LAN to provide seamless Ethernet communication for roaming 802.11g/b Clients. In addition to greatly extending
the Access Point canopy range, the Model 195Eg 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 802.11g/b Client devices or the Model 195Eg in the Client mode to simultaneously roam under the
network canopy.

5. Self-Healing Mesh Network . If multiple Access Point Repeater routes are configured to the same destination ESTeem, the
195Eg 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. The routing and priority of alternate paths is completely user configurable. See
Figure 4.

Station (802.11g Client) Modes

6. EtherStation Mode . This is a unique feature of the Model 195Eg when used in any Access Point network. When the 195Eg
is configured in the EtherStation Mode and attached to a single Ethernet Device, the Model 195Eg will emulate an 802.11g
PCMCIA wireless card in functionality for communication as an 802.11g client. The 195Eg will seamless roam under the
radio canopy of Access Point and can provide greatly increased range over a Wireless LAN Card for mobile Ethernet
devices such as vehicles, forklifts, cranes, etc (Figures 1-3).

Main Office

Remote Office

Vehicles

Remote Site

Remote Site

Remote Site

Access
Point/Repeater

Access

Point/Repeater

Remote Site

Access
Point/Repeater

Access

Point/Repeater

Access

Point/Repeater

Remote Site

Access
Point/Repeater

Remote Site

Access

Point/Repeater

Remote Site

Access
Point/Repeater

Remote Site

Access

Point/Repeater

Access
Point/Repeater

Access
Point/Repeater

Access
Point/Repeater

Remote Site

Remote Site

Client Mode

Figure 4 – Mesh Network Diagram

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7. Station Router Mode . The Station Router mode will also function as an 802.11g client, similar to EtherStation, but will allow
multiple Ethernet devices to be connected to a single 195Eg (Figure 3). The 195Eg 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 Model
195Eg in a mobile client application and the connected Ethernet devices will need to be accessible from the Access Point’s
LAN network.

8. Station Masquerade Mode . The Station Masquerade Mode is another mode where multiple devices will be connected to a
single ESTeem in a mobile or Client application, but unlike the Station Router mode, the Station Masquerate will consolidate
all connected Ethernet devices to a single IP address on the network. The devices connected to the Station Masquerade
195Eg 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 Model
195Eg in a mobile application and the IP addresses for each device will be hidden from the LAN connected to the Access
Point. See Figure 3.

To begin setup of your wireless Ethernet network you must first configure the Model 195Eg for the mode desired. Chapter 2 will
show several examples of the different modes of operation to help select the correct mode for your application.

CHAPTER 2

CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS

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MODEL 195Eg ACCESS POINT BRIDGE DIAGRAMS

Figure 1: Single Access Point Bridge Diagram

Figure 2: Multiple Access Point Bridge (Overlapping Coverage) Diagram

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MODEL 195Eg ACCESS POINT ROUTER DIAGRAM

MODEL 195Eg ACCESS POINT MASQUERADE DIAGRAM

Figure 3: Access Point Router Diagram

Figure 4: Access Point Masquerade Diagram

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MODEL 195Eg ACCESS POINT REPEATER AND CLIENT CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS

Figure 5: Access Point Bridge Repeater with Clients Diagram

Figure 6: Access Point Router Repeater with Clients Diagram

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MODEL 195Eg ACCESS POINT REPEATER AND CLIENT CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS (Cont.)

MODEL 195Eg BUILDING TO BUILDING CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS

Figure 7: Access Point Masquerade Repeater with Clients Diagram

Figure 8: Building to Building Configuration Diagram

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MODEL 195Eg BUILDING TO BUILDING CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS (Cont.)

Figure 10: Building to Building Router Diagram

Figure 9: Building to Building with Repeater Diagram

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MODEL 195Eg COMPLETE BRIDGE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS

Figure 11: Complete Bridge Network Solutions Diagram

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MODEL 195Eg COMPLETE ROUTER SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS

Figure 12: Complete Router Network Solutions Diagram

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OVERVIEW

Most configuration of the ESTeem Model 195Eg is completed using the internal Web interface (discussed in detail in Chapter 4),
but to access the modem through a web browser requires first setting the TCP/IP address. The TCP/IP address (IP address) is
set at the factory for a static Class B (172.16.xxx.xxx - Mask 255.255.0.0) and listed on the ESTeem documentation. If this IP
address does not match your network configuration, you will need to use either the ESTeem 195E Discovery program or the RS­232 interface to set the IP address in the 195Eg.

QUICK START GUIDE

A printed copy of the Model 195Eg Quick Start Guide was provided in the documentation package that arrived with your new
ESTeem 195Eg. This guide is an abbreviated step-by-step procedure on configuration of the 195Eg for most Ethernet bridging
and Access Point applications. A copy of the Quick Start Guide is provided in Appendix G of this User’s Manual for
convenience.

MODEL 195Eg HARDWARE LAYOUT

Unpack the ESTeem Model 195Eg shipping boxes and locate the items contained below for initial configuration. Take a few
minutes to inventory your equipment before you proceed. Report any missing or damaged items to Customer Support (509-735-

9092) as soon as possible.

Each node in your ESTeem Model 195Eg’s network may have different hardware components based upon the final installation
location (i.e Outdoor, Indoor, Point-to-point or Muti-Point). Antenna types, cable lengths, power supplies may be different, but
the following items will be required for basic setup:

Model 195Eg

AA109 Resource Disk

Antenna

(AA01S Displayed)

(2) Ethernet Cables

Power Supply

(AA175 Displayed)

Serial Interface Cable

(AA6021)

Note: Your accessory model numbers may vary from the above, but you will need to locate each of above items to continue
configuration.

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Notes:

• There is no Power On/Off switch on the Model 195Eg.

• Attach the programming Cable to the RS-232 Programming Port and the Patch Cable between the Power Supply and

Ethernet port.

• One word of caution, always attach an antenna to Port A (Figure 2) on the Model 195Eg before power up.

12 VDC Input

(Auxiliary

Connector )

Reset Button

RS-232 Input/Output

(RJ-45 Connector)

RJ-45 10/100BaseT

Ethernet Port

Transmit

LED

Receive

LED

Status

LED

Power over

Ethernet LED

Auxiliary

Power LED

Figure 1: 195Eg Front Panel Overview

Antenna Connectors

(TNC Female-RP)

Antenna Port A

(Single Receive Antenna)

Antenna Port B

(Dual Receive Antennas)

Figure 2: 195Eg Antenna Overview

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MODEL 195Eg HARDWARE CONFIGURATION

The following steps should be completed before any modifications are made to the IP address in the ESTeem Model 195Eg:

1. Connect the antenna to the antenna connector on the ESTeem Model 195Eg (Figure 3). For a single antenna use Antenna
Port A and connect both if using dual antennas.

2. Assemble the 195Eg hardware as shown in Figure 4.

Leave

Open

Single Antenna

Configuration

Dual Antenna

Configuration

Figure 3: Antenna Configuration Diagram

PC with Web

Browser Software

RJ-45 10/100BaseT

Ethernet Port

10/100BaseT

Ethernet Cable

(Patch or Cross Over)

AA175 PoE

Power Supply

LAN In

10/100BaseT

Ethernet Cable

(Patch or Cross Over)

PWR

Data Out

AA109

Resource

Disk

Figure 4: Hardware Configuration Diagram

Notes:

• Configure the Model
195Eg prior to
mounting.

• Some of the following
steps, such as
connecting the serial
cable, are easier to
perform if the
ESTeem is accessible.

• Please attach an
antenna to the Model
195Eg before power
up.

• There is no Power
On/Off switch on the
Model 195Eg.

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3. Complete the following System Configuration Table. The Model 195Eg will link to other Model 195Eg’s on the network via
the WLAN Media Access Control (MAC) address found on the bottom of the case. This MAC address is six hexadecimal
digits separated by colons and is configured at the factory. Every MAC address in the world is unique and can not be
changed. Complete the following chart to aid in your when defining modes of operation and repeater routes.

Modem_ID(Name)

/Operating Mode

Serial Number IP Address Ethernet MAC WLAN MAC

Example Modem 1

AP_Bridge

E-14001 172.16.8.101 00:04:3f:00:01:01 00:04:3f:00:01:02

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ESTEEM DISCOVERY UTILITY

The ESTeem Discovery Utility will allow you to
configure the IP address on the Model 195Eg to match
your network. Install the Discovery Utility on your
computer by inserting the Resource Disk in your CD
drive.

Note: The ESTeem Resource Disk is stand-alone copy
of the ESTeem Web site (Figure 5). Navigation of the
Resource Disk is as simple as using your web browser.
All technical documentation, User’s Manuals and the
ESTeem Utility Program is available on the disk.

1. 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:\1_default.html (Where D: is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive).

2. From the Main Page select ESTeem Utilities and click on Download ESTeem Discovery Utility

(Figure 6).

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

3. Double click on the 195EdiscoverySetup.exe file listed in the window to install the program.

Figure 5: ESTeem Resource Main Page

Figure 6: Discovery Utility Download

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4. Connect the Model 195Eg to your computer either direct to the Ethernet card or through a HUB/Switch using a CAT-5e
Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port on the 195Eg supports Auto-Negotiation so either a patch cable or crossover cable will
work. Open the ESTeem Discovery Program and press the Discover Modems button. The Model 195Eg will be displayed in
the program by the Ethernet MAC address and Current IP Address (Figure 7).

Note: The SSID and Mode of Operation will be adjusted later in the configuration.

5. Double-click on the 195Eg you wish to program and the Configure IP Address window will be displayed (Figure 8). Enter an
IP address and Subnet Mask for the 195Eg that matches your network subnet and press the OK button to save this to the
ESTeem. You will receive notification that the Configuration was Successful and the 195Eg will reboot. Proceed to ESTeem
Setup in Chapter 4.

Figure 7: Discovery Program Main Page

Figure 8: Change IP Address Window

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USING THE RS-232 INTERFACE

Any terminal emulation program that can run with VT100 emulation can be used for this configuration of the ESTeem. Most
Windows users will probably use either Hyper Terminal or the Terminal Emulation in the ESTeem Utility program. Configure
your RS-232C port for a Baud Rate to 38,400, Data Bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop Bits to 1 and Handshaking to None and set the
Emulation type to VT100. Once your ESTeem has an IP address, you can attach the ESTeem to your network and use the Web
Server for further programming.

Installing Esteem Utility Program

The ESTeem Utility program version 2.7.0 and above can configure
the Terminal Emulation to VT100 for easy navigation of the
configuration menu. The ESTeem Utility Program is located on the
ESTeem Resource Disk (AA109) which is stand-alone copy of the
ESTeem Web site (Figure 5). Navigation of the Resource Disk is as
simple as using your web browser. All technical documentation,
User’s Manuals and the ESTeem Utility Program is available on the
disk. To install the ESTeem Utility Program use the following
instructions:

1. Place the ESTeem Utility CD in your CD-ROM drive. The CD
will auto load the ESTeem main page (Figure 9).

2. If the page does not auto load, open your web browser and set
your address line to D:\1_default.html (Where D: is the drive
letter for your CD-ROM drive).

3. From navigation menu on the left side of the page, select
ESTeem Utilities (Figure 1).

4. Select the Windows version of the ESTeem Utility and click Download Windows Utility for Model 192 Series. When asked
to Open or Save the file, press Open to view the contents of the Zip file.

5. Double Click on the Setup.exe file to start the Utility Installation or extract the files to a directory for later installation.

6. Once the installation is complete, Press the Start button on your Window desktop and select Programs. Select ESTeem
Utility from the list of program folders then click ESTeem Utility from the list of files and the program will start (Figure 2).

When prompted, configure your RS-232C port for a Baud Rate to 38,400, Data Bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop Bits to 1 and leave
the Flow Control boxes unchecked. You will now be ready to continue with the configuration of the Model 195Eg.

Programming Using the RS-232 Port

1. When configuring the Model 195Eg for the first time you must use the ESTeem RS-232C Configuration Menu to setup the

basic operating parameters such as assigning the IP Address, IP Net Mask, Gateway IP Address, Domain Name, and DNS IP
Address.

2. Connect the serial cable (EST P/N: AA0621) between the RS-232 connector (RJ-45) on the Model 195Eg to the serial port on

the computer.

3. Any terminal emulation program can be used for the configuration of the Model 195Eg. Most users will use the Terminal
Emulation section of the ESTeem Utility Program. Configure your RS-232C port for a Baud Rate to 38,400, Data Bits to 8,
Parity to None, Stop Bits to 1, use No Handshaking (Flow Control) and set the Terminal to VT100 emulation.

Figure 9: ESTeem Utility Main Menu