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Industrial Hotspot
802.11b
User Guide
April 10, 2007

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  • Page 1 RLX-IH Industrial Hotspot 802.11b User Guide April 10, 2007...

  • Page 2: Please Read This Notice

    Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of ProSoft Technology Improvements and/or changes in this manual or the product may be made at any time. These changes will be made periodically to correct technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting antennas ....................22 DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................23 Check the Ethernet cable....................24 LED display ........................24 Retrieve the default password ...................24 Troubleshoot RLX-IH Browser error messages ............25 Troubleshoot missing radios ..................25 Improve signal quality....................26 RADIO CONFIGURATION / DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY ...............27 Radio Status.........................29 4.1.1...
  • Page 4 5.6.9 Reset Columns ......................71 Help Menu ........................71 5.7.1 Help Topics........................72 5.7.2 About RLX-IH Browser ....................72 REFERENCE ..........................73 Product overview ......................73 RLX-IH Backward Compatibility ................74 Radio hardware ......................75 6.3.1 Radio power requirements ..................76 Page 4 of 99 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
  • Page 5 CSA C22.2 213-M1987 & UL Std. 1604 listing ............86 6.5.4 ATEX certification ......................86 6.5.5 European CE certification ....................87 Glossary ........................87 PROSOFT TECHNOLOGY, INC., SUPPORT, SERVICE & WARRANTY.......90 How to Contact Us: Sales and Support..............91 RMA Policies and Conditions..................91 7.2.1 All Product Returns: .....................91 LIMITED WARRANTY ....................93 7.3.1...

  • Page 6: Start Here

    Configuring the Radios ............10 Verify Communication ............20 For most applications, the installation and configuration steps described in the following topics will work without additional programming. ProSoft Technology strongly recommends that you complete the steps in this chapter before developing a custom application.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Start Here RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot Tools for monitoring 802.11 traffic from other WiFi devices Package Contents Your new RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot radio includes the following components: System Requirements The RadioLinx IH Browser configuration tool is designed for Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 and 2003.

  • Page 8: Installing The Ih Browser Configuration Tool

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Start Here Industrial Hotspot o Microsoft Windows Server 2003 128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended CD-ROM drive 100 MB available hard drive space Available RS-232 serial port and null modem cable 256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color...

  • Page 9: Planning The Network

    Start Here RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot On the CD-ROM menu, click Setup Software. Follow the instructions on the installation wizard to install the program with its default location and settings. When the installation finishes, you may be prompted to restart your computer if certain files were in use during installation.

  • Page 10: Installation Questions

    Configuring the Radios To configure the network radios, follow these steps. Use the RLX-IH Browser to display all radios on the network, and then use a Web browser or SNMP manager to view and change radio settings. The radio package includes the program CD, power supply, Ethernet cable, and a small antenna.
  • Page 11 Unplug the Ethernet cable from the radio and plug it into the next radio to be configured. Set Up a Repeater. (page 18) Return to the RLX-IH Browser. To be sure that you are seeing the latest status of the radio(s), go to the toolbar (page 67) and click the "Clear"...

  • Page 12: Start Ih-Browser

    1.6.2 Plug In the Cables You can configure the RLX-IH using the Ethernet port on the radio. On the underside are three ports; Ethernet, Serial and Power (10 to 24 VDC 6 W). From left to right: Ethernet port, serial port and power connector.

  • Page 13: Detecting The Radio

    Start Here RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot If you are connecting to the radio directly from your PC without going through an Ethernet hub or switch, you must use the red (crossover) cable. Note: After you plug in the power cable and Ethernet cable, the radio performs a startup procedure that includes a self-test, loading the main program, and initializing the radio.
  • Page 14 RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Start Here Industrial Hotspot If a DHCP server is not available, or if you prefer to assign a static IP address, you can enter a temporary IP here. You will use the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility (page 27) to assign a permanent IP address.

  • Page 15: Set Up The Master Radio

    Start Here RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot 1.6.5 Set Up the Master Radio To configure the radio, double click on the radio (Radio1) in the IH Browser window. This action opens Internet Explorer and loads the IH Radio's web configuration interface.
  • Page 16 RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Start Here Industrial Hotspot Note: The master is the "root" or top-level radio in a network. You must have at least one master radio per network. For redundancy, you can assign more than one master to a network.
  • Page 17 Encryption Type: Encryption scrambles data so that only intended viewers can decipher and understand it. Although "none" is an available encryption type, ProSoft Technology strongly recommends encrypting all data sent and received from every radio on your network, to help prevent your data from being intercepted and decoded.

  • Page 18: Save The Radio Configuration

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Start Here Industrial Hotspot 1.6.6 Save the Radio Configuration Before closing the Radio Configuration window, you must apply your changes. Click Apply Changes to save your configuration and restart the radio. Note: To discard your changes and start over, click Cancel Changes.

  • Page 19: Set Up A Client

    If the radio's RF LEDs do not show consistent activity after a few minutes, then you may need to modify the radio's client settings. Client radios are preceded by a 'C' in the list of radios in the RLX-IH Browser. ProSoft Technology, Inc.

  • Page 20: Verify Communication

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Start Here Industrial Hotspot Verify Communication When configured, the name of each radio is preceded by an M (for Master), an R (for Repeater), or a C (for Client) in the IH Browser window. Look at the LEDs to ensure good link quality, as explained in LED display (page 24).

  • Page 21: Installing The Radios

    To see how a radio is linked in the network, make sure that the radio is connected to a PC or laptop, and then select Topology View from the View menu in the RLX-IH Browser. The Topology view shows a diagram of the network's wireless connections. Use this view to see whether all the radios are linked, and that you approve of the way the radios are linked.

  • Page 22: Connecting Antennas

    Each radio must have an antenna connected to the Main antenna port on the RLX-IH radio; without an antenna for each radio, the network will not function. For diversity, radios may have a second antenna attached to the Auxiliary port.

  • Page 23: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    Check the Ethernet cable (page 24) Retrieve the default password (page 24) Troubleshoot RLX-IH Browser error messages (page 25) Troubleshoot missing radios in the RLX-IH Browser (page 25) For more troubleshooting information, visit the ProSoft web site at http://www.prosoft-technology.com ProSoft Technology, Inc.

  • Page 24: Check The Ethernet Cable

    Use a cross-over cable when connecting the Ethernet radio directly to any device that is NOT a switch or a hub (e.g., a direct connection to a PC, PLC, or printer). LED display The RLX-IH front panel includes a set of LEDs that indicate the radio's status: Description Power/Status This green LED indicates that the radio has power.

  • Page 25: Troubleshoot Rlx-Ih Browser Error Messages

    One error message commonly occurs when you use the RLX-IH Browser. You can easily remedy this error, which is shown in the following illustration: This error occurs when the RLX-IH Browser attempts to scan for radios and no valid network connection exists on the PC, wired or wireless.

  • Page 26: Improve Signal Quality

    Internet Connection Firewall is not checked. If the preceding approaches do not help, the PC running the RLX-IH Browser and the radios are probably not connected to the same local network. Verify your connections.

  • Page 27: Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility

    Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility In This Chapter Radio Status ................29 Radio Network settings ............34 Security settings..............45 Radio access settings ............48 Apply Changes............... 52 Cancel Changes..............52 Factory Defaults ..............
  • Page 28 RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility Industrial Hotspot Read-Only fields Some of the fields on the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility form are read- only, meaning that the content of the field is provided for information only, and cannot be directly modified.

  • Page 29: Radio Status

    Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot To view the complete online documentation for your RadioLinx IH Radio, click button. This action opens the online documentation in a new browser window. Use the Contents, Index and Search tabs in the left frame to navigate the help system.

  • Page 30: Available Parents

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility Industrial Hotspot Field Description Parent MAC The MAC address of the parent radio to which the selected radio is linked. Branch Length The number of RF links from the radio to the master radio.
  • Page 31 Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot Field Description Sort by Use this dropdown list to sort the devices that appear in this form. Available selections are: MAC ID SSID Channel RSSI Security Speed Cost Hop Count...

  • Page 32: Port Status

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility Industrial Hotspot 4.1.2 Port status This configuration page opens when you click the Port Status button on the Radio Configuration form. When you click the Port Status button, you can see information about all the active ports on the radio.
  • Page 33 Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot Field Description Spanning Tree Protocol: The Spanning Tree Protocol level for the wireless port. (Rapid STP or Wireless Ports STP). Ethernet Port The Spanning Tree Protocol level for the Ethernet port. (Rapid STP or STP).

  • Page 34: Radio Network Settings

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility Industrial Hotspot To display the redundant paths, select the toolbar button denoting two "parents." To view the redundancy on a per-radio basis, select the single "parent" button, and then click on the radio to view its available redundancies.

  • Page 35: Rapid Spanning Tree Functionality

    Repeater radios help extend the range of a network and help create the signal "bridges" that allow networked radios to communicate. All RLX-IH radios are capable of repeating. Parent Link settings Click this button to specify how a repeater radio connects to the network.
  • Page 36 RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility Industrial Hotspot RSTP uses active communications between network devices to propagate changes in the network and to cause transitions to occur much more quickly. Because RSTP is an IEEE standard, IH radios work in conjunction with wired Ethernet switches to form a redundant network.

  • Page 37: Spanning Tree Settings

    Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot Each IH radio contains a switch table, which tells it how to forward Ethernet packets to get them to their proper destination. When the network topology changes, the IH radio flushes its Ethernet switch table immediately. This allows it to pass traffic immediately over the new network topology and learn the configuration in the process.
  • Page 38 RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility Industrial Hotspot Field Description The values in this list configure the timing intervals to use. Bridge Times Priority This setting determines who should be the root of the RSTP. The RSTP device with the lowest priority becomes the root. The accepted standard value for this is 32768.

  • Page 39: Advanced Settings

    By RFC specification, only one device on a network should generate IGMP queries. As such, RLX-IH radios will only send a query if another device has not sent a query within its Query Interval setting, even if Query Generation is enabled.

  • Page 40: Parent Link Settings

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility Industrial Hotspot Field Description Default Propagation Determines how to handle multicast addresses that are not in the Action radio's address table. IGMP Query Generation Enables or disables query generation from this radio.
  • Page 41 Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot Field Description Parent Branch Length With the branch length setting the IH will choose its parent strictly by the number of repeaters between it and the Master radio. If Branch Length of 1 is chosen, the IH will link only to the Master radio.
  • Page 42 RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility Industrial Hotspot The Automatic Parent Selection algorithm uses a calculation to create a cost for each possible parent radio that it detects. The following graph describes how the cost is calculated when the signal strength threshold is set to –60 dBm..
  • Page 43 Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot With Parent Branch Length, the IH will choose its parent strictly by the number of repeaters between it and the Master radio. If Branch Length of 1 is chosen, the IH will link only to the Master radio.

  • Page 44: Address Table

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility Industrial Hotspot 4.2.5 Address table This configuration page opens when you click the Address Table button on the Radio Configuration form. The Address Table shows the port through which each MAC address is connected, along with the age in seconds since the radio last saw a packet from this MAC address.

  • Page 45: Security Settings

    Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot Security settings The following fields appear in the Security Settings area in the middle of the Radio Configuration window. You can assign the following security settings: Field Description Encryption type (page...

  • Page 46: Encryption Type

    NOTE: If an RLX-IH is set to use WPA+WEP, it will connect to other radios set to WPA only or WPA+WEP, but it will not communicate with radios set to WEP only.

  • Page 47: Radius Server

    "default" WEP key number. If you set a transmit key number on the RLX-IH, make sure all other radios and clients have this key programmed. To set keys other than key 1 on some clients using Windows, you might have to use the Advanced settings.

  • Page 48: Hide Network Ssid

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility Industrial Hotspot Field Description Add MAC Enter the MAC address to add. The address will appear in the list after you click the Add MAC button. Delete Click this button to delete the selected MAC address from the list.
  • Page 49 (typically a router or a firewall) on a local area network. Devices on a network that supports DHCP can request and receive an IP address from the DHCP server. RLX-IH radios support DHCP; by default, they attempt to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.

  • Page 50: Snmp Agent Settings

    Saves your changes and updates the radio configuration. Cancel Discards your changes without updating the radio configuration. The RLX-IH SNMP agent supports SNMP protocol version 1.4 and 2 MIBs: RFC12133-MIB (partial; internet.mgmt.MIB-2.system, .interfaces, .snmp) ROMAP-MIB (included on the CD; internet.private.enterprises.romap) It also supports a selection of standard SNMP traps, including Cold Start, which is sent when the radio initializes.

  • Page 51: Change Password

    Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot 4.4.2 Change password This configuration page opens when you click the Login Password button on the Radio Configuration form. Field Description Enter the current password in this field. The default password is "password"...

  • Page 52: Apply Changes

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility Industrial Hotspot Apply Changes Click the Apply Changes button to save your changes after editing radio configuration in order for those changes to take effect. When you apply changes, the radio will shut down and restart using the new settings. The following illustration shows the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility as the radio restarts.

  • Page 53: Radiolinx Industrial Hotspot Browser

    When you run the program, the List view (shown in the illustration) appears with a list of any radios on the same network as the computer running the RLX-IH Browser. If you do not see a radio you expect to see, click the Scan (page 58) button in the tool bar or select Scan from the File menu.

  • Page 54: Primary Radio Functions

    Review of Windows mouse and keyboard controls The Microsoft Windows operating system, and most Windows compatible applications, including the RLX-IH, use the computer keyboard and mouse in a standard way. This makes it easier for computer users to learn to use new applications quickly.

  • Page 55: Tool Tips

    Use double-click to: Open a file or run a program on your computer's "desktop" area. Open and close a folder in the RLX-IH Tree View window. 5.2.3 Using the Keyboard Most of the time, you will be using the keyboard to add or edit data items after you have selected and opened them with the mouse.
  • Page 56 RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser Industrial Hotspot Windows Program Key Combinations (page 56) General Keyboard-Only Commands (page 56) Windows System Key Combinations Action Help ALT+TAB Switch between open programs ALT+F4 Quit program SHIFT+DELETE Delete item permanently Dialog Box Commands...

  • Page 57: File Menu

    The Scan Setup command allows you to change some settings that govern how the RLX-IH Browser scans for radios. In the top field of the Scan Setup dialog box, you can adjust how often the program automatically scans for radios. Enter a value (in seconds) to have the RLX-IH Browser scan at that rate.

  • Page 58: Scan

    If there is a router between the PC running the RLX-IH Browser and the radio to be scanned, the IP address of the radio or a range of addresses can be added to the scan list. At each interval determined by the scan rate, each IP address is individually queried.

  • Page 59: Freeze

    RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot 5.3.6 Freeze Use this command to temporarily stop the display from updating. This command is useful for studying network topology and performance without the distraction of radios and other devices appearing and disappearing from the screen.

  • Page 60: Connect

    IP address assigned to it. If no address appears, double-click the radio listing in the RLX-IH Browser or select Assign IP in the AP Operations menu. In the next window, click OK to accept the temporary IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

  • Page 61: Update Firmware

    In order for your RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot radio to communicate with other RLX-IH devices, all radios on the network must use the same firmware version. To change the firmware version of the radio: Connect the null-modem serial cable (supplied with the radio) from the serial port on the radio to the serial port on your computer.

  • Page 62: Ap Dialogs Menu

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser Industrial Hotspot AP Dialogs Menu The API Dialogs menu contains the following commands: Wireless Clients (page 62) Ethernet Nodes (page 63) Scan List (page 64) Properties (page 65) 5.5.1 Wireless Clients This dialog box opens when you open the AP Dialogs menu and choose Wireless Clients.

  • Page 63: Ethernet Nodes

    RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot 5.5.2 Ethernet Nodes This dialog box opens when you open the AP Dialogs menu and choose Ethernet Nodes. Use this dialog box to see information about Ethernet devices attached to the radios.

  • Page 64: Scan List

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser Industrial Hotspot 5.5.3 Scan List This dialog box opens when you open the AP Dialogs menu and choose Scan List. The scan list is a list of all the radios that this particular radio "hears" on this channel (via beacons) even if it is not linked to it (different SSID or encryption).

  • Page 65: Properties

    RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot 5.5.4 Properties This dialog box opens when you select a radio, and then open the AP Dialogs menu and choose Properties. To see additional properties, click the More button. Field Description Radio Name The name of the selected radio.

  • Page 66: View Menu

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser Industrial Hotspot Field Description Mode Indicates whether you designated the radio as a master, repeater, or client. Connection The status of the wireless connection. Signal The signal strength, which in this field is a number from 0 to 15.

  • Page 67: Tool Bar

    Status Bar, you can see the status of the Caps Lock and Num Lock keys on your computer keyboard. Use the corner of the status bar to drag and resize the RLX-IH Browser window. 5.6.3...
  • Page 68 Topology View key For information on other options that appear when you right-click a radio representation, see RLX-IH Browser options (page 53). Master; always shown at the top Radio linked to the network Page 68 of 99 ProSoft Technology, Inc.

  • Page 69: Zoom In

    RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot Radio not linked; no parent An Ethernet connection exists to the radio; does not indicate the number of devices on the connection Wireless clients (PCMCIA cards) are linked to this radio; the number of clients linked is indicated by the number of boxes Signal strength;...

  • Page 70: Zoom Out

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser Industrial Hotspot 5.6.6 Zoom Out Use the Zoom Out command in Topology View to Topology View to reduce the size of the items in the RadioLinx IH-Browser window. 5.6.7 Zoom to Fit Use the Zoom to Fit command in Topology View to change the size of the items so that the entire network fits within the the RadioLinx IH-Browser window.

  • Page 71: Print Area

    Use the Reset Columns command to restore the column size and order to their default values. You will be prompted to confirm this action. Help Menu The Help menu contains the following commands: Help Topics (page 72) About RLX-IH Browser (page 72) ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 71 of 99 April 10, 2007...

  • Page 72: Help Topics

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser Industrial Hotspot 5.7.1 Help Topics Most of the information needed to help you use the RadioLinx IH Browser is provided in an online help system that is always available whenever you are running the application.

  • Page 73: Reference

    Glossary................. 87 Product overview The RLX-IH is an industrial high-speed Ethernet radio. You can use it in place of Ethernet cables to save money, extend range, and make connections that may not otherwise be feasible. The radio operates as a wireless Ethernet switch, so any data that you can send over a wired network can also be sent over the radio.

  • Page 74: Rlx-Ih Backward Compatibility

    SNMP manager for configuration. The radio comes with a Windows- based utility called RLX-IH Browser that finds all the radios on the network and lists information about them. A topology view in the RLX-IH Browser shows how the wireless network is linked together at any point in time.

  • Page 75: Radio Hardware

    Technology contain Version 2 firmware. To revert to Version 1, download Version 1 into any new radios you add to the network. Radio hardware The RLX-IH radio consists of the following components, as illustrated and explained below: Two antenna ports (AUX and MAIN) (page 22)

  • Page 76: Radio Power Requirements

    6.3.1 Radio power requirements The RLX-IH radio accepts voltages between 10 and 24 VDC, with an average power draw of less than 6 watts. A detachable power connector comes with the radio, as shown. The connector terminals are labeled + (positive DC connection) and –...

  • Page 77: Ethernet Cable Configuration

    Reference RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot Use a straight-through cable when connecting the radio to an Ethernet hub or a 10/100 Base T Ethernet switch. Straight-through cables are used in most cases. Use a cross-over cable when connecting the Ethernet radio directly to any device that is NOT a switch or a hub (e.g., a direct connection to a PC, PLC, or printer).

  • Page 78: Antenna Pattern

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Reference Industrial Hotspot 6.4.1 Antenna pattern Information between radios is transferred via electromagnetic energy radiated by one antenna and received by the second. More power is radiated in certain directions from the antenna than others, a phenomenon known as the antenna pattern.

  • Page 79: Adding Bi-Directional Amplifiers

    You can only use an amplifier from ProSoft Technology that is specifically approved for use with the RLX-IH radio, and only in countries where the amplifier option is approved. See Approved antennas (page 80) for more information.

  • Page 80: Approved Antennas

    You can use a 1/2 wave straight whip or 1/2 wave articulating whip (2 dBi) antenna with RLX-IH radios. These antennas are the most common type in use today. Such antennas are approximately 5 inches long, and are likely to be connected to a client radio (connected directly to the radio enclosure).
  • Page 81 Reference RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot antennas do not require a ground plane. Articulating antennas and non- articulating antennas work in the same way. An articulating antenna bends at the connection. Collinear array antennas A collinear array antenna is typically composed of several linear antennas stacked on top of each other.
  • Page 82 RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Reference Industrial Hotspot and beam width depend on the overall antenna geometry, including the number of elements, element spacing, and element length, but they are generally proportional to the length, where longer length produces a narrower beam.
  • Page 83 Reference RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot Approved antenna table You can use the following approved antennas when the radio module is connected directly to an antenna. Refer to Approved antennas with power amp (page 84) for a table of approved antennas with bi-directional power amplifiers.

  • Page 84: Antenna Location, Spacing, And Mounting

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Reference Industrial Hotspot NOTE: In Mexico, the user is responsible for ensuring that the selected frequency channels comply with Mexican regulatory standards. At the time of this printing, only channels 9 through 11 can be used outdoors (1 through 8 cannot);...

  • Page 85: Regulatory Approvals

    Reference RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot If antennas are on radios on the same network, mount them so they have the same polarity. If the antennas are on separate networks, mount them so they have a different antenna polarity—for example, mount one antenna vertically and the other horizontally.

  • Page 86: Csa C22.2 213-M1987 & Ul Std. 1604 Listing

    CSA C22.2 213-M1987 & UL Std. 1604 listing In accordance with Canadian Standard CSA C22.2 213-M1987 and UL Standard 1604, the RLX-IH radio has been listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for operation in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D Locations.

  • Page 87: European Ce Certification

    On the RLX-IH radio, Client mode is a special mode that allows you to connect an Ethernet device to any 802.11 b access point. You would only use Client mode in the special event that you wanted to connect a device to another brand access point.
  • Page 88 RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Reference Industrial Hotspot Term Definition Data terminal equipment. A computer or terminal, for example. Decibels referenced to an "ideal" isotropic radiator in free space; frequently used to express antenna gain. Decibels referenced to one milliwatt (mW); an "absolute" unit used to measure signal power (transmitted power output or received signal strength).
  • Page 89 Industrial Hotspot Term Definition temporal key integrity The recommended encryption method for RLX-IH radios. TKIP offers protocol (TKIP) better protection than WEP against attacks, for several reasons: TKIP distances the encryption key from the actual data by performing several algorithms to the key before generating the encrypted data, it...

  • Page 90: Prosoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty

    How to Contact Us: Sales and Support ........91 RMA Policies and Conditions ..........91 LIMITED WARRANTY............93 ProSoft Technology, Inc. ("ProSoft") survives on its ability to provide meaningful support to its customers. Should any questions or problems arise, please feel free to contact us at: Web Site: http://www.prosoft-technology.com/support...

  • Page 91: How To Contact Us: Sales And Support

    How to Contact Us: Sales and Support All ProSoft Technology® products are backed with unlimited technical support. Contact our worldwide Technical Support team directly by phone or email: Asia Pacific +603.7724.2080,...
  • Page 92 RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty Industrial Hotspot Engineer will ask you to perform several tests in an attempt to isolate the problem. Simply calling and asking for a RMA without following our instructions or suggestions will lead to the return request being denied. If after these tests are completed the Product is found to be the source of the problem we will issue an RMA.

  • Page 93: Limited Warranty

    ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot Return of Units out of Warranty: Customer sends unit in for evaluation If no defect is found, Customer will be charged $100 plus shipping. New PO# will be required.

  • Page 94: What Is Covered By This Warranty

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty Industrial Hotspot purchasing or using the Product or Services, the individual or entity purchasing or using the Product or Services ("Customer") agrees to all of the terms and provisions (collectively, the "Terms") of this Limited Warranty. All sales of software or other intellectual property are, in addition, subject to any license agreement accompanying such software or other intellectual property.

  • Page 95: Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities

    ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot RadioLinx accessories (such as antennas, cables, brackets, etc.) are expressly excluded from this Warranty. This Warranty also does not cover the failure of the Product to perform specified functions, or any other non-conformance, defects, losses or damages caused by or attributable to any of the following: (i) shipping;...

  • Page 96: Disclaimer Of All Other Warranties

    RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty Industrial Hotspot 7.3.5 DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH 1 ABOVE ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

  • Page 97: Additional Restrictions Relating To Software And Other Intellectual Property

    ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty RLX-IH ♦ 802.11b Industrial Hotspot Transfer of title shall not operate to convey to Customer any right to make, or have made, any Product supplied by ProSoft. Customer is granted no right or license to use any software or other...

  • Page 98: Index

    INFRINGEMENT • 97 802.11 Access Point Detector • 65 DISCLAIMER REGARDING HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES • 97 About RLX-IH Browser • 72, 73 About the RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot • 6 Encryption type • 46, 47 Adding bi-directional amplifiers • 75, 80, 81 Ethernet cable configuration •...
  • Page 99 Review of Windows mouse and keyboard Yagi array antennas • 82, 84 controls • 55 Your Feedback Please • 2 RLX-IH Backward Compatibility • 62, 76 RMA Policies and Conditions • 93 Zoom In • 67, 70 Zoom Out • 67, 71 Save the Radio Configuration •...

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