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- Page 1 RLXIB-IHW 802.11a, b, g ® RadioLinx 802.11abg Industrial Hotspot with POE and Serial Server September 16, 2009 SETUP GUIDE...
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Page 2: United States Fcc & Industry Canada Rules
United States FCC & Industry Canada rules OQ7IHW 3656A-IHW Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. -
Page 3: Rlxib: Atex Approval
135°C. RLXIB: ATEX Approval II 3 G II 3 G Ex nA nL IIC T6 X -30C° <= Ta <=60°C ProSoft Technology, Inc., Bakersfield, CA USA Model: RLXIB S/N: XXXXXXXXXX Caution: Read instructions before operating in Hazardous Areas N. America The Radio must be installed inside an IP54 enclosure which requires a special tool for access. -
Page 4: Eu Requirements
ProSoft Technology Product Documentation In an effort to conserve paper, ProSoft Technology no longer includes printed manuals with our product shipments. User Manuals, Datasheets, Sample Ladder Files, and Configuration Files are provided on the enclosed CD-ROM, and are available at no charge from our web site: www.prosoft-technology.com Printed documentation is available for purchase. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Save the Radio Configuration .................14 Adding and Configuring Additional Radios.............. 14 Verify Communication If You Encounter Problems Check the Ethernet cable ..................17 LED display ......................17 Retrieve the default password.................18 Starting Over ......................18 What’s Next? ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 5 of 19 September 16, 2009... - Page 6 RLXIB-IHW ♦ 802.11a, b, g Contents RadioLinx® 802.11abg Industrial Hotspot with POE and Serial Server Setup Guide Page 6 of 19 ProSoft Technology, Inc. September 16, 2009...
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Page 7: Before You Begin
Contains sample programs, utilities and Solutions CD documentation for the RLXIB-IHW module. If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology Support for replacement parts. In addition, you will need: A personal computer equipped with an Ethernet port Static IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway information for each RLX device you plan to install. -
Page 8: Install The Ih Browser Configuration Tool
Setup Guide Install the IH Browser Configuration Tool Insert the ProSoft Solutions CD in your CD-ROM drive. On most computers, a menu screen will open automatically. If you do not see a menu within a few seconds, follow these steps: Click the Start button, and then choose Run. -
Page 9: Plug In The Cables
Ethernet, Serial and Power (10 to 24 VDC 6 W). From left to right: Power connector, Serial port and Ethernet port. Use the Ethernet cable to configure the radio for the first time. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 9 of 19 September 16, 2009... -
Page 10: Detecting The Radio
Tip: If a radio listing does not appear in the window, open the File menu and choose Scan. If you still do not see a radio listing, refer to Diagnostics and Troubleshooting in the RLXIB-IHW User Manual. Page 10 of 19 ProSoft Technology, Inc. September 16, 2009... -
Page 11: Assign A Temporary Ip Address
To configure the radio, double click on the radio (Radio1) in the IH Browser window. This action opens a web browser (for example Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox) and loads the IH Radio’s web configuration interface. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 11 of 19 September 16, 2009... - Page 12 Important: The RLXIB-IHW radio is supplied with a dual-band antenna that supports both frequency ranges. If you use a different antenna with the RLXIB-IHW radio, you must choose a channel and frequency range supported by the antenna. Page 12 of 19 ProSoft Technology, Inc. September 16, 2009...
- Page 13 Encryption Type: Encryption scrambles data so that only intended viewers can decipher and understand it. Although "none" is an available encryption type, ProSoft Technology strongly recommends encrypting all data sent and received from every radio on your network, to help prevent your data from being intercepted and decoded.
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Page 14: Save The Radio Configuration
SSID as your master. The only difference in procedure will be in setting up each additional radio. Instead of setting your additional radios as Masters, they should be set as Repeaters or, more rarely, Clients, depending on their intended purpose. Page 14 of 19 ProSoft Technology, Inc. September 16, 2009... -
Page 15: Verify Communication
(for Repeater), or a C (for Client) in the IH Browser window. Look at the LEDs to ensure good link quality, as explained in LED display (page 17). After a repeater is configured, you can unplug the Ethernet cable from it. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 15 of 19 September 16, 2009... - Page 16 RLXIB-IHW ♦ 802.11a, b, g Verify Communication RadioLinx® 802.11abg Industrial Hotspot with POE and Serial Server Setup Guide Page 16 of 19 ProSoft Technology, Inc. September 16, 2009...
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Page 17: If You Encounter Problems
LEDs will always be on, and the bottom Signal Strength LED will always be off. The top LED on the master will flash if any radios are linked to this master. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 17 of 19 September 16, 2009... -
Page 18: Retrieve The Default Password
Radio Configuration/Diagnostic Utility, logging into the radio, and clicking on the Factory Defaults button. This will remove all changes you have made to the radio configuration, including addressing, naming, and security settings. Page 18 of 19 ProSoft Technology, Inc. September 16, 2009... -
Page 19: What's Next
What’s Next? Congratulations! Your wireless network is up and running. You now need to connect your wireless Hotspots to your network devices. ProSoft Technology provides application connection instructions for numerous applications. Refer to the RadioLinx Application Connection Guide located on the RadioLinx Solutions ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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