Table Of Contents - ProSoft Technology RLX2-IHx Series 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
Agency Approvals & Certifications ...................................................................................................... 4
Please visit our website: www.prosoft-technology.com ...................................................................... 4
RLX2-IHNF, RLX2-IHA, RLX2-IHG, RLX2-IHW ................................................................................. 4
RLX2-IHNF-W ..................................................................................................................................... 5
RLX2-IHNF-WC .................................................................................................................................. 5
RLX2-IHNF-TW ................................................................................................................................... 6
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
1.4.2.1
1.4.3
1.4.4
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
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Before You Begin .................................................................................................... 14
About This Manual .................................................................................................. 14
About RLX2-IHx Series Industrial Hotspot Products ............................................... 14
Product Overview .................................................................................................... 14
General Features .................................................................................................... 16
Antenna Port Connections ...................................................................................... 17
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 19
RLX2-IHA, -IHG, -IHNF, -IHW ................................................................................. 19
RLX2-IHNF-W ......................................................................................................... 19
RLX2-IHNF-W Cables (sold separately) ................................................................. 20
RLX2-IHNF-WC ....................................................................................................... 20
Industrial Hotspot Bench Test Kit (RLX-IHBTK) ..................................................... 21
Installing the RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser ................................................ 21
IH Browser System Requirements .......................................................................... 21
Installing IH Browser Software ................................................................................ 22
Starting the IH Browser ........................................................................................... 22
Installing the ProSoft Wireless Designer ................................................................. 24
Installation Questions .............................................................................................. 24
Planning the Physical Installation ............................................................................ 25
ProSoft Wireless Designer ...................................................................................... 25
Designer Functional Specifications ......................................................................... 27
Testing the Network Installation .............................................................................. 27
Improving Signal Quality ......................................................................................... 28
Detecting 802.11 Access Points ............................................................................. 29
Preparing the Configuration Environment ............................................................... 30
Making Power and Data Connections ..................................................................... 31
RLX2-IHW, IHNF, IHG, IHA Radio Connections ..................................................... 31
RLX2-IHNF-W Radio Connections .......................................................................... 31
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