Table Of Contents - ProSoft Technology RLX2-IHA User Manual

RLX2-IHx series ♦ 802.11a, b, g, n
Industrial Hotspots
Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
Content Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................. 2
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 3
Industry Canada Requirements: ......................................................................................................... 4
RLX2-IHNF, RLX2-IHA, RLX2-IHG, RLX2-IHW ................................................................................. 5
RLX2-IHNF-W ..................................................................................................................................... 5
RLX2-IHNF-WC .................................................................................................................................. 6
RLX2-IHNF-TW ................................................................................................................................... 7
Recommended Antennas ................................................................................................................... 7
Antenna Spacing Requirements for User Safety ................................................................................ 8
1 Start Here
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.4
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
1.4.5
1.5
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
2 Network Planning
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.4.1
2.5
2.5.1
2.6
3 RLX2-IHx series Quick Setup
3.1
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
October 30, 2017
Before You Begin .................................................................................................... 15
About This Manual .................................................................................................. 15
About RLX2-IHx series Industrial Hotspot Products ............................................... 16
Product Overview .................................................................................................... 16
General Features .................................................................................................... 17
Antenna Port Connections ...................................................................................... 18
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 20
RLX2-IHA, -IHG, -IHNF, -IHW ................................................................................. 20
RLX2-IHNF-W ......................................................................................................... 21
RLX2-IHNF-W Cables (sold separately) ................................................................. 21
RLX2-IHNF-WC ....................................................................................................... 22
Industrial Hotspot Bench Test Kit (RLX-IHBTK) ..................................................... 22
Installing the RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser ................................................ 22
IH Browser System Requirements .......................................................................... 23
Installing IH Browser Software ................................................................................ 23
Starting the IH Browser ........................................................................................... 24
Installing the ProSoft Wireless Designer ................................................................. 26
Installation Questions .............................................................................................. 27
Planning the Physical Installation ............................................................................ 27
ProSoft Wireless Designer ...................................................................................... 28
Designer Functional Specifications ......................................................................... 30
Testing the Network Installation .............................................................................. 30
Improving Signal Quality ......................................................................................... 31
Detecting 802.11 Access Points ............................................................................. 32
Preparing the Configuration Environment ............................................................... 34
Making Power and Data Connections ..................................................................... 34
RLX2-IHW, IHNF, IHG, IHA Radio Connections ..................................................... 34
RLX2-IHNF-W Radio Connections .......................................................................... 35
RLX2-IHNF-WC Radio Connections ....................................................................... 37
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