1. Wireless Ethernet Programming
SECTION 5 - Programming
Ethernet Wired LAN
195E
195E

2. Overview Wireless Ethernet Begin Programming Setting IP Address
Using Utility Programs
Modes of Operation
Definition
Selection
Programming
Repeating and Meshing
Security

3. Sample Ethernet Stack Model
Computer
System
Application
Program
Application
Presentation
Session
Transport
UDP
TCP
UDP/TCP/IP
IP-Multicast
Network IP
Wireless LAN Replaces Only Two Lowest Layers
Ethernet
MAC
Link
IEEE 802.3
Ethernet
Physical
Physical

4. Starting Out Basic Hardware Layout Antenna Power Supply
Assign IP Address to ESTeem
Match IP subnet of computer
Discovery Utility
Programming with Web Interface
Standard web browser available in all computers
ESTeem Network Configuration (ENC)

5. Modes of Operation AP Bridge AP Router AP Masquerade EtherStation
Station Router
Station Masquerade
Airscope
Ethernet Only

6. Access Point Bridge Most commonly used mode of operation
Bridges wireless and wired network ports
All data from both wired and wireless are shared
Simple network configuration
Single IP subnet
No IP routing required
Applications
Fixed Locations
Small or isolated Ethernet network

7. Access Point Connects mobile clients to fixed Ethernet network
Provides wireless access to mobile clients
Developed for WiFi type access
Available to all ESTeem client modes
Connects mobile clients to fixed Ethernet network
Expands range between mobile clients

8. Access Point Bridge - Repeater
HUB or Switch
Ethernet Wired LAN
Mobile Wireless Network With Overlap Coverage
10/100BaseT
Station Masquerade or Station Router Mode
Client Mode
Access Point Bridge with Repeater Feature Enabled
Stand Alone Repeater
EtherStation Mode
Mobile PLC
Remote Video Monitoring
Client Mode
Voice over IP
Mobile PLC
Access Point Bridge with Repeater Feature Enabled
Ethernet Wired LAN
Note:
Antenna’s shown are for illustration purposes. There are many antenna options available depending on your application.
10/100BaseT
Access Point Bridge with Repeater Feature Enabled

9. Proprietary Bridge Ethernet Bridge Mode
IEEE Does Not Define AP to AP Connections
Proprietary Ethernet Link
Repeating and All Modes of Operation Supported
Extended Security
Features Lost such as Access Point Repeater
No Open Standard Equipment
Links Networks Together
Links Fixed Ethernet Nodes in Network

10. Wireless Bridge With Repeater
Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode
54 Mbps
Line-of-Sight Path
Bldg. LAN
54 Mbps
Line-of-Sight Path
Voice over IP
Access Point Bridge with Repeater Mode
Remote Office
Repeater
NOTE:
Repeater may be stand-alone or attached to a network or device.
Access Point Router with Repeater Mode
Hub or Switch
Bldg. LAN
Main Office
Voice over IP

11. Programming AP Bridge Web Interface Setup Menu
Repeater Peer Configuration
ENC Utility

12. Programming AP Bridge
Web Interface
Setup Menu
Select AP Bridge

13. Programming AP Bridge
DHCP Services
None
Client
Server

14. Programming AP Bridge Static IP Address
Enter desired IP address for modem
Enter Netmask consistent with Network

15. Programming AP Bridge Default Route Ignored In AP Bridge Mode
Must have a default route configure
Leave at default

16. Programming AP Bridge Security Features Turn On Security Features
Enter desired Network SSID
Used by client devices

17. Programming AP Bridge Security Features
Encryption type for AP-Client association
Hide SSID for enhanced security

18. Programming AP Bridge Security Features
Encryption key or Passphrase for AP-Client association

19. Programming AP Bridge Security Features
Access Control List for AP-Client association
MAC Filter

20. Programming AP Bridge Operations Choose desired frequency channel
All ESTeem Modems must be configured to the same channel

21. Programming AP Bridge Repeater Peers Enable Repeater Capability
Set as Root bridge in master location
Select Add to configure repeater peers

22. Programming AP Bridge Repeater Peers
Enter WLAN MAC address of Remote ESTeem
Configure Bridge level Encryption Type
Enable and Create Repeater Peer

23. Programming AP Bridge Repeater Peers
Configured Repeater Peers are displayed in table
Select Add to configure additional repeater peers

24. Programming AP Bridge AP Bridge
Commit Changes and proceed to next ESTeem modem
Reboot of approx 45 seconds

25. Access Point Router
195E acts as router between wireless network and wired network
More extensive network configuration required
Wired and wireless must be on different subnets
Network router required
Existing network router
Configuring ESTeem 195E as router
Applications
Connecting wireless network to large plant network
Network segmentation

26. Access Point Masquerade
195E used as firewall between wireless network and wired network
Wireless network requests on wired network will pass but wired network requests will not
Used for isolating wireless network from wired Ethernet network
Applications
Network firewall requirements
Functions similar to home cable/DSL routers

27. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Web Interface
Setup Menu
Repeater Peer Configuration
ENC Utility

28. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Web Interface
Setup Menu
Select AP Router or Masquerade

29. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Wired DHCP Services
None
Client
Server

30. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Wired Static IP Address
Enter desired Ethernet IP address for modem
Enter Netmask consistent with the wired network

31. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Default Route
Enter IP address of the network default gateway or router

32. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Wireless DHCP Services
None
Client
Server

33. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Wireless Static IP Address
Enter desired Wireless IP address for modem (must be on different subnet)
Enter Netmask consistent with the wireless network

34. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Security Features
Turn On Security Features
Enter desired Network SSID
Used by client devices

35. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Security Features
Encryption type for AP-Client association
Hide SSID for enhanced security

36. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Default Route
Enter IP address of the network default gateway or router

37. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Security Features
Encryption key or Passphrase for AP-Client association

38. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Security Features
Access Control List for AP-Client association
MAC Filter

39. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Operations
Choose desired frequency channel
All ESTeem Modems must be configured to the same channel

40. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Repeater Peers
Enable Repeater Capability
Set as Root bridge in master location
Select Add to configure repeater peers

41. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Repeater Peers
Enter WLAN MAC address of Remote ESTeem
Configure Bridge level Encryption Type
Enable and Create Repeater Peer

42. Programming AP Router-Masq.
Repeater Peers
Configured Repeater Peers are displayed in table
Select Add to configure additional repeater peers

43. Programming AP Router-Masq.
AP Router - Masquerade
Commit Changes and proceed to next ESTeem modem
Reboot of approx 45 seconds

44. ESTeem Client Applications
Mobile Client in Network
Moves Between Multiple Access Points
Greatly Extended Range of Mobile Devices
Vehicles
Forklifts
Station Masquerade or Station Router Mode
HUB or Switch
10BaseT
EtherStation Mode
Mobile PLC
Voice over IP
Access Point Mode Or Access Point Repeater
Mobile PLC

45. ESTeem Client Modes EtherStation Station Router Station Masquerade
Single Ethernet device on wireless network
Only one device connected to ESTeem
Station Router
Multiple Ethernet devices on client connection
Router between wireless network and connected devices
IP address for each device visible on network
Station Masquerade
Firewall between connected clients and wireless network
IP address for each device hidden on network
All devices appear as a single IP on network

46. Programming EtherStation
Web Interface
Setup Menu
Select EtherStation

47. Programming EtherStation
Security Features
Enter Network SSID
Select Encryption Type
Enter MAC address of connected device

48. Programming EtherStation
Security Features
Encryption key or Passphrase for matching network Access Points

49. Programming EtherStation
Security Features
Access Control List for AP-Client association
MAC Filter

50. Programming EtherStation
Commit Changes – ESTeem will no longer have an IP address
Reboot of approx 45 seconds

51. ESTeem Client Roaming Custom Roaming Code
Most Mobile Clients Will Move Only on Connection Loss
Overlapping Coverage Not Helpful
ESTeem Custom Roaming Code
Signal Strength Threshold
Number of Missed Packets
Client Will Stay With Access Point Until Better Link Found
Client Will Obtain Highest Data Rate Possible
Authentication
Verification Of Network ID and Security Code
Association with New Access Point
Disassociation of Old Access Point

52. ESTeem Mesh Technology
Redundant Repeater Routes
Configured Priority Routing
Manual Input
Direct Control Over Routing
Auto Configuration
Shortest Path to Root Bridge
Highest Signal Strength
Priority Routing Configuration
Multiple Links Create “Meshing” Pattern
“Self Healing” from Spanning Tree Protocol

53. Redundant Path Overview
LOS

54. Mesh Network Configuration
Repeater Peer Links
WLAN Address of Remote ESTeem
Path Cost or Path Length
Encryption Type
Data Rate
Routing Base Upon Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
Root Bridge
Path Length
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
Enable Each Fixed Route
Mobile Clients Not Required in List

55. Repeater Mesh Configuration Example Path Length
Plant Network Large Wired LAN
Repeater Mesh Configuration Example
Path Length
HUB or Switch
10/100BaseT
Primary Repeater Path
Stand-Alone Repeater Site
Path Length = 1
Network Router (Required)
Access Point Router with Repeater
Access Point Bridge with Repeater
* Root Bridge
Path Length = 1
Backup Repeater Path
Primary Repeater Path
Path Length = 3
Path Length Direct = 1
Path Length Through Repeater = 2
Direct Path Would Be Primary
10/100BaseT
Remote Building Small Ethernet Wired LAN
Access Point Bridge with Repeater

56. Mobile Client Security
WEP
64/128 Bit
WPA
Pre-Shared Key (PSK)
Enterprise (Radius Server)
WPA2 (AES-CCMP)
Hide SSID and Beacon Probes

57. Repeater Peer Security
WEP 64
5 Hexadecimal Bytes
Manually entered with colon (:) separation
WEP 128
13 Hexadecimal Bytes
TKIP
32 Hexadecimal Bytes
CCMP
16 Hexadecimal Bytes
ENC Utility
Security configuration on “link” line

58. Access Control List (ACL)
Additional Security Overlay
Access Point or Client
“MAC Filter” to Accept or Deny MAC Addresses
Unique for ALL Ethernet Devices
MAC Address Set at Factory
Single Addresses in List
ESTeem Global List
Simple but Most Secure Method
Physical Compromise Required