Table Of Contents - ProSoft Technology RLX2-IHW-E 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
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
3.2.3
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) .............................................. 20
Installing the RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser ........................................ 21
IH Browser System Requirements................................................................... 21
Installing IH Browser Software ......................................................................... 21
Starting the IH Browser .................................................................................... 21
Installing the ProSoft Wireless Designer ......................................................... 23
Installation Questions ...................................................................................... 23
Planning the Physical Installation .................................................................... 23
ProSoft Wireless Designer ............................................................................... 24
Designer Functional Specifications.................................................................. 26
Testing the Network Installation....................................................................... 26
Improving Signal Quality .................................................................................. 27
Detecting 802.11 Access Points ...................................................................... 28
Preparing the Configuration Environment ....................................................... 29
Making Power and Data Connections ............................................................. 30
RLX2-IHW, IHNF, IHG, IHA Radio Connections ............................................. 30
RLX2-IHNF-W Radio Connections .................................................................. 30
RLX2-IHNF-WC Radio Connections................................................................ 32
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