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RLX2-IHx Series ♦ 802.11a, b, g, n
Industrial Hotspots
2.1
Installing the ProSoft Wireless Designer
You can install the ProSoft Wireless Designer software to help you design your RLX2-
IHx series radio network. You can always get the newest version of ProSoft Wireless
Designer from the ProSoft Technology website (www.prosoft-technology.com).
To install ProSoft Wireless Designer from the ProSoft Technology website
1
Open your web browser and navigate to www.prosoft-technology.com.
2
Use the search box on the ProSoft Technology page to search for ProSoft Wireless
Designer and then click the link for the ProSoft Wireless Designer.
3
Click the Downloads tab and then click ProSoft Wireless Designer to download the
latest version of the software.
4
Choose S
AVE
5
Save the file to your Windows Desktop, so that you can find it easily when you have
finished downloading.
6
When the download is complete, locate and double-click the zip file. This extracts the
installation file (Installer.msi).
7
Double-click the .msi file to install the software.
You can download sample programs, utilities, firmware images, and documentation for
your radio from the ProSoft Technology website (www.prosoft-technology.com). If your
computer does not have access to the Internet, you must download the software from
the ProSoft Technology website to removable media, and then copy it to your computer.
2.2
Installation Questions
The following questions will help in getting familiar with the system.
How many radios are in the network?
Master ID:
Repeater ID:
Client ID:
Locations:
Is there a clear line of sight between them?
What type of antennas will be used in the
network?
Will you use the Personality Module configuration
restoration feature (MicroSD card)?
2.3
Planning the Physical Installation
A network's performance is affected by attributes specific to the installation site.
Consider the following cautions:
Add Repeater radios to extend the distance to the next radio or where line of sight to
the next radio is limited.
Radios or antennas CANNOT be placed within 8 inches (20 cm) of personnel.
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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when prompted.
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