Table Of Contents - ProSoft RadioLinx RLXIB-IESC User Manual

Contents
User Manual
Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
ProSoft Technology
Antenna spacing requirements for user safety ................................................................................... 3
Regulatory Approvals .......................................................................................................................... 3
RLXIB: ATEX Approval ....................................................................................................................... 3
RLXIB: CSA C22.2 213-M1987 and N. American Standard ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 listing ..................... 4
United States FCC & Industry Canada rules ...................................................................................... 4
European CE certification ................................................................................................................... 5
EU Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 5
RLXIB: Power over Ethernet Injector and Accessories Warning ........................................................ 5
Locations & Use .................................................................................................................................. 5
1 Start Here
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
2 Installing the Radios
2.1
2.2
3 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
4 Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
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Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2
About the RadioLinx Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Client ...................... 9
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 11
System Requirements ............................................................................................. 11
Install the IH Browser Configuration Tool ................................................................ 12
Install ProSoft Wireless Designer ............................................................................ 12
Planning the Network .............................................................................................. 12
Configuring the Radios ............................................................................................ 15
Verify Communication ............................................................................................. 22
Connecting antennas .............................................................................................. 24
Test the Network Installation Plan ........................................................................... 24
Diagnostics .............................................................................................................. 25
Check the Ethernet cable ........................................................................................ 26
LED display ............................................................................................................. 26
Retrieve the default password ................................................................................. 27
Troubleshoot RLX-IH Browser error messages ...................................................... 28
Troubleshoot missing radios ................................................................................... 28
Improve signal quality .............................................................................................. 29
Radio Status ............................................................................................................ 35
Radio Network settings ........................................................................................... 42
Security settings ...................................................................................................... 50
Radio access settings ............................................................................................. 53
Apply Changes ........................................................................................................ 56
Cancel Changes ...................................................................................................... 56
Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 56
RadioLinx® Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Client
RLXIB-IESC ♦ 802.11a, b, g
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