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July 25, 2013
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  • Page 1 RLXIB-ICN 802.11n Industrial Client July 25, 2013 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Your Feedback Please

    In an effort to conserve paper, ProSoft Technology no longer includes printed manuals with our product shipments. User Manuals, Datasheets, Sample Ladder Files, and Configuration Files are provided on the enclosed DVD and are available at no charge from our web site: http://www.prosoft-technology.com...

  • Page 3: Agency Approvals And Certifications

    Agency Approvals and Certifications Wireless Approvals Visit our web site at www.prosoft-technology.com for current wireless approval information. Hazardous Locations ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 Groups A, B, C, D UL/cUL C22.2 No. 213-M1987 ATEX EN60079-0 and EN60079-15 Ordinary Locations CSA/CB EN60950 N. America & W. Europe FCC/IC Part 15, Class A and ICES-003 ETSI...

  • Page 4: Rlxib: Csa C22.2 213-M1987 And N. American Standard Ansi/Isa 12.12.01 Listing

    Max. Ambient: 60ºC ATEX Approval II 3 G Ex nA nL IIC X -30° C <= Ta <= 60° C ProSoft Technology, Inc., Bakersfield, CA USA Model: RLXIB S/N: XXXXXXXXXX Caution: Read instructions before operating in Hazardous Areas N. America All RLXIB 802.11n radios must be installed inside an IP54 enclosure which requires a special tool for access;...

  • Page 5: United States Fcc & Industry Canada Rules

    United States FCC & Industry Canada rules Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Multiple Antennas (MIMO) ................31 Testing the Network Installation Plan ..............31 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Diagnostics ......................33 Check the Ethernet cable ..................34 LED Display ......................34 Retrieve the Default Password ................34 ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 7 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 8 Upload Radio Settings .................... 91 5.9.5 Upgrade Radio Firmware ..................91 5.9.6 Right click Context Menu ..................92 5.10 Radio Detailed View ....................93 5.10.1 Summary ......................... 93 5.10.2 Radio # ........................94 Page 8 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 9 Parabolic reflector antennas ................. 109 6.3.8 Antenna location, spacing, and mounting ............. 110 Support, Service & Warranty Contacting Technical Support ......................111 Warranty Information ..................... 112 Glossary of Terms Index ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 9 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 10 RLXIB-ICN ♦ 802.11n Industrial Client User Manual ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 10 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 11: Start Here

     Verify Communication ................28 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 12 Ethernet Ports One 10/100 Base-T connector, shielded RJ45 Antenna Port (3) RP-SMA connector Personality Module Industrial SD Memory Module Weight 1.1 lbs (499g) Environmental Operating Temperature -40° C to +75° C Page 12 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 13: Agency Approvals & Certifications

    ProSoft Solutions CD Contains sample programs, utilities and documentation for the RLXIB-ICN module. If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology Support for replacement parts. System Requirements The RadioLinx WirelessN Discovery Tool is designed for the following Microsoft Windows versions: ...

  • Page 14: Install The Wirelessn Discovery Tool

    When the installation finishes, you may be prompted to restart your computer if certain files were in use during installation. The updated files will be installed during the restart process. Page 14 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 15: Install Prosoft Wireless Designer

    Choose the appropriate antennas for the network. If an antenna will be connected to the radio by a long cable, you might need to purchase a power amplifier, which is available from ProSoft Technology. The more distance between an antenna and its radio, the more signal loss the radio will have.

  • Page 16: Installation Questions

     Checks wireless link feasibility based on path length and recommended accessories  Predicts signal strength based on distance, local regulations and hardware choices Page 16 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 17: Planning The Physical Installation

    A PPLY When you have finished the initial configuration, you should change the Administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the radio configuration (page 54). ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 17 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 18: Start Wirelessn Discovery Tool

    The rest of this section describes each of these steps in more detail. 1.7.1 Start WirelessN Discovery Tool Click the S button, and then navigate to P TART ROGRAMS ECHNOLOGY Page 18 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 19: Personality Module

    Personality Module, bringing the site back into operational status without the difficulty of reprogramming all the necessary settings manually. This will increase the uptime of the network. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 19 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 20 Personality Module on bootup, if present, and writes those settings to its internal flash. The radio is able to function normally with or without a Personality Module installed Page 20 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 21: Plug In The Cables

    Ethernet connection is working. The RF Transmit and RF Receive LEDs should blink. For information on making connections, see Radio Power Requirements and Cable Specifications (page 105, page 105). ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 21 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 22: Detecting The Radio

    Tip: If a radio listing does not appear in the window, click the Scan button on the toolbar. If you still do not see a radio listing, refer to Diagnostics and Troubleshooting (page 33). Page 22 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 23: Set Up The Client Radio

    Turn ON the radio power, or cycle the power if the radio is already on. Turn ON the device. Watch the radio to see if it initializes. The Auto setting will work if the device advertises its MAC ID to the radio. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 23 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 24 Important: You should change the default user names and passwords, write down the settings, and keep a copy in a safe place, to protect the radio from being reconfigured or viewed by unauthorized users. Page 24 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 25 Important: If you intend to assign IP addresses manually, you must not duplicate an IP address that is already in use on your network. If you are not sure what IP addresses are available, ask your network administrator for assistance. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 25 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 26: Save The Radio Configuration

    Security: Encryption scrambles data so that only intended viewers can decipher and understand it. Although "Open" is an available Security setting, ProSoft Technology strongly recommends encrypting all data sent and received from every radio on your network with WPA2, to help prevent your data from being intercepted and decoded.

  • Page 27: Set The Date And Time

    At this point you should attach and configure any additional ICN Client radios you will be using. Ensure that any new Client radios use a unique name, but the same Network SSID and Security settings as your Access Point radio. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 27 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 28: Verify Communication

    User Manual Industrial Client Verify Communication The Roles column identifies the radio as a Client. Observe the LEDs to ensure good link quality, as explained in LED display (page 34). Page 28 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 29: Installing The Radios

    The temporary placement of the antenna can be by hand; however, with this testing method, one person must hold the antenna while another monitors the radio’s signal strength. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 29 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 30: Connecting Antennas

    Small antennas with a reverse- polarity SMA connector can be mounted directly on the radio. Screw the antenna onto the antenna port connector until it is snug. Page 30 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 31: Using Multiple Antennas (Mimo)

    Configuration PC, and reconfigure it  select a new location for the Remote radio and/or its antenna  decrease the length of antenna cable ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 31 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 32 "electrical" noise which may be interfering with the radio transmission  add a repeater between the radios that are not communicating, or reconfigure an existing radio as a repeater if line of sight is available Page 32 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 33: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    Check the Ethernet cable (page 34)  Retrieve the default password (page 34)  Troubleshoot missing radios in the WirelessN Discovery Tool (page 35) For more troubleshooting information, visit the ProSoft web site at www.prosoft-technology.com ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 33 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 34: Check The Ethernet Cable

    To retrieve the default password and return the radio to its default settings, follow these steps: Turn off power to the radio. Page 34 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 35: Troubleshoot Missing Radios

    Increase the height of the antenna’s placement.  Use higher-gain antennas or external preamplifiers.  Select a new location for the radio and/or its antenna.  Decrease the length of the antenna cable. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 35 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 36: Understanding Signal To Noise Ratio

    You can use this diagnostic information during a site survey to check for RF signals already present in an area, or to detect network issues caused by RF interference. Page 36 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 37: Radiolinx Configuration Manager

    (radio web configuration form) that allows you to configure the radio from any computer that can connect to the radio, through a wired Ethernet connection, or through a Wireless connection. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 37 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 38 Review the topics in this section for more information on when and how to use each configuration option. Configuration Help Help is available for each page in the RadioLinx Configuration Manager. Page 38 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 39: Login

    With administrative privileges, you can view or modify the configuration of the radio. Enter the user name in lower case, no quotes to login to the device and view/edit its configuration. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 39 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 40: Session Timeout

    Access Configuration tab (page 54). Configuration 4.2.1 Overall The radio's Home Page contains an overview of the radio's configuration and status. It also contains navigation links (tabs) to other configuration pages. Page 40 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 41 The version of firmware currently installed. All radios on the network must have the same firmware versions installed. For more information on firmware versions, refer to Update firmware (page 74) ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 41 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 42: Radio 1 Or Radio 2

    Refer to the following Microsoft knowledgebase article for more information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/164015 4.2.2 Radio 1 or Radio 2 The following fields appear in the Radio Status area of the Main Configuration page. Page 42 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 43 All radios in a network must have the same SSID. SSID names are case-sensitive. Hide SSID Select this option to prevent broadcast of the SSID. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 43 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 44 Power Constraint This read-only value shows the maximum power that the client can use. Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes. Page 44 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 45: Ipv6 Configuration

    IPv6 Gateway IPv6 address of the gateway through which the destination host or network can be reached. Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 45 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 46: Radio Configuration

    If most of your data consists of smaller TCP packets, clear (uncheck) this check box to optimize throughput. Page 46 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 47 Another reason to disable some sub-bands is to prevent the radio from moving to a band that is not supported by the antenna. Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 47 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 48: Security Configuration

    '_', or '-' characters. EAP Server Name This option field is used to reference configured security servers. Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes. Page 48 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 49: Parent Selection

    At least one radio in the wireless network must be configured as a Master, in order to define the operating channel and security of the network. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 49 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 50 When a repeater is not associated in the network, it will scan the available channels for potential parents. The following parameters allow you to specify additional parent selection rules. Page 50 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 51 If the MAC address in List 1 is available, the radio will use this link. If this parent is unavailable, the radio will attempt to connect with the address in List 2, and so on. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 51 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 52: Advanced Configuration

    RSSI Averaging Factor Enter a value from 2 to 128 to determine how long to average the RSSI measured from a potential parent. Default is 32. Page 52 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 53 A lower cost is a better parent candidate. Age (sec) The length of time (in seconds) since the radio last saw a packet from this MAC address ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 53 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 54: Access Configuration

    Retype New Password The password entered in this field must match the one above for the password to be set. Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes. Page 54 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 55: Snmp Configuration

    Access Control List The SNMP Access Control List is a table of access rules that enables read-only or read-write access for select IP addresses in a defined SNMP agent's community. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 55 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 56 Select All Selects all the SNMP agents in the table. Delete Deletes the selected SNMP agent or agents. Add: Clicking this button will link to the SNMP Trap Configuration page. Page 56 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 57 The community string associated to the agent. Most agents are configured to listen for traps in the public community. SNMP Version This device supports SNMP protocols v1, v2c and v3. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 57 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 58 Choose a privacy algorithm from the drop down list - DES or AES Privacy Password The privacy password for the user. Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes. Page 58 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 59: Diagnostics

    Poll Interval Enter the interval in seconds to refresh the status information on this page. Start Click to start refreshing the page. Stop Click to stop refreshing the page. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 59 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 60: Address Table

    Click to start refreshing the page. Stop Click to stop refreshing the page. 4.3.3 Statistics The Statistics tab shows traffic data for the radio and Ethernet ports on the RLXIB-ICN. Page 60 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 61: Child Links

    APs Dropped The number of transmitted/received (tx/rx) packets dropped by the device, over all configured APs Multicast The number of multicast packets sent over this device ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 61 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 62: Traffic

    This is the time since detected node was most recently heard. Poll Interval Enter the interval in seconds to refresh the information on this page. Start Click to start refreshing the page. Stop Click to stop refreshing the page. Page 62 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 63: Tools

    Rate This setting defines the number of seconds to wait between sending ICPM echo request packets to the configured IP address. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 63 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 64 To capture packets, click the P button. ACKET RACE Select the interface from the dropdown list, and then click S . To stop the TART packet capture click S Page 64 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 65 Note: The packet trace is limited to 1MB of data per capture session. When the capture file size exceeds 1MB, it will be deleted automatically and a new capture file will be created. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 65 of 129...

  • Page 66: Utilities

    To save a backup of the current settings, click Backup. This action creates a file in the format <radio name>.CFG, and saves the file to your computer. Read and acknowledge the information window. Page 66 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 67 Do NOT go online.   Do NOT turn off or power-cycle the device. Do NOT shutdown the computer.  To restore a backup of the radio's settings, click B ROWSE ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 67 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 68 In the File Upload dialog box, locate the stored backup file, and then click This action populates the R field with the file name and location ESTORE of the backup file. Click R , and acknowledge the information window. ESTORE Page 68 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 69 When the file transfer is complete, the radio will reboot automatically to reload the restored configuration. Note: Network operation will be interrupted while the radio reboots. When the radio finishes rebooting, log in with your username and password. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 69 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 70: Factory Reset

    Read and acknowledge the information window, and then click OK to restore the RLXIB-ICN to its factory default settings. The radio will reboot automatically to reload the default factory settings. Page 70 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 71 When the radio has finished rebooting, notice that it reappears in WirelessN Discovery Tool, with an IP address of 0.0.0.0. You must re-assign the IP address before you can connect to the Radio Configuration/Diagnostic Utility. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 71 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 72 Manage to open the Radio Configuration/Diagnostic Utility in your web browser (page 92). Log into the radio and restore your settings (page 66), or reconfigure the radio as needed. Page 72 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 73: Rebooting The Radio

    RLXIB-ICN ♦ 802.11n RadioLinx Configuration Manager Industrial Client User Manual 4.4.3 Rebooting the Radio Note: Network operation will be interrupted while the radio reboots. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 73 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 74: Upload

    Caution: When the code upload operation is in progress: Do NOT close the browser window.  Do NOT go online.   Do NOT turn off or power-cycle the device. Do NOT shutdown the computer.  Page 74 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 75 OCATION of the firmware file. Click U PLOAD Read and acknowledge the information window, and then click OK to begin uploading the firmware. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 75 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 76 Note: Network operation will be interrupted while the radio reboots. When the radio finishes rebooting, log in with your username and password. If necessary, restore the backup of the radio's settings (page 66), or reconfigure the radio as needed. Page 76 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 77 Certificate Type The certificate type should either be device (i.e. meant to authenticate this RLXIB-ICN radio) or CA (i.e. the signing authority, and must also exist on the RADIUS server). ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 77 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 78: View Event Logs

    There are a variety of events that can be captured and logged for review. These logs can be sent to a system logging (syslog) server or emailed as configured. Parameter Description SysLog Server Enter the IP address or Internet Name of the SysLog server. Page 78 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 79 Critical conditions ERROR Error conditions WARNING Warning conditions NOTIFICATION Normal but significant condition INFORMATION Informational DEBUGGING Debug-level messages Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 79 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 80 RLXIB-ICN ♦ 802.11n User Manual Industrial Client Page 80 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 81: Wirelessn Discovery Tool

    The WirelessN Discovery Tool supports Microsoft Windows XP (all editions and service packs) and Microsoft Vista (all editions) operating systems. Please contact ProSoft Technology Inc. for questions relating to support for other operating systems. The WirelessN Discovery Tool supports the following network discovery and monitoring activities: ...

  • Page 82: View The List Of Detected Radios

    Clicking on the column heading lets you to sort the list (in ascending or descending order) based on the selected field. From this view you can view details of a radio, configure radios and upgrade the radio firmware. Page 82 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 83: View Radio Network Diagram(S)

     upgrade the device firmware with a firmware image located on your host  change the LAN IP address and subnet mask of the device ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 83 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 84: Scan The Network

    The Discovery Tool allows you to save the current snapshot of the network and load or review the network details later on. This is useful in comparing the current network configuration or topology with one or more previous configurations. Page 84 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 85: Event Log

    98). This utility uses ports 802 and 803 for receiving discovery UDP messages from supported radios and thus requires that this port be opened for traffic on the Windows PC's firewall. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 85 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 86: Radio List

    The Parent MAC address, signal strength of the link (in dBm), and SSID of the link are displayed. Each Repeater or Client radio can have at most one parent at a given time. Page 86 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 87: Topology View

    Master radio(s) at the top of the page. This view allows you to obtain a summary of the entire detected network and also select specific radios for further analysis or configuration. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 87 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 88 IP address, MAC address, and other device-specific details. Right-clicking on a device opens a context-menu (Please see "Context Menu" section for details.). Page 88 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 89: Display Tools

    Move the view in the display window down by clicking on this option or using the "↓" key Reset Reset the view to the original defaults by clicking on this option or using the "0" key ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 89 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 90: View Radio Details

    Enter the required information and click "OK" to download the settings for the radio. Page 90 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 91: Upload Radio Settings

    Enter the information and click "OK" to upgrade the radio's firmware. Note that this operation may take a few minutes to complete. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 91 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 92: Right Click Context Menu

    Click this to manually scan the network for new device information and display any changes to the topology view. Settings This command opens the scan settings dialog box, allowing you to configure the scan range and frequency. Page 92 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 93: Radio Detailed View

    This is the WiFi communication channel in use by the SSID referenced above. If virtual AP's are in use, then there can be more than 1 channel in use by the radio for communication. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 93 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 94: Radio

    This is the WiFi communication channel in use by management link (AP or supplicant connection) Role One of Master, Repeater, or Client. Parent MAC ID The MAC address of this radio's parent, if applicable Page 94 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 95 This table lists all connected clients, whether they are true wireless clients or bridge devices in Repeater or Client mode. The client Name, detected RSSI, MAC ID, and Last Heard data is available. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 95 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 96: Ethernet Devices

    The Ethernet client's MAC address. IP Address the IP address of the connected Ethernet client, if available Last Heard this is the time in seconds since this connected Ethernet client was most recently heard. Page 96 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 97: Bridges

    (in dBm) of the parent; it is an indicator of signal strength between this device and the bridge Last Heard this is the time in seconds since this bridge was most recently heard. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 97 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 98: Discovery Tool Menus And Toolbars

    WiFi or Ethernet traffic). When starting a scan, you can choose to clear earlier network information by enabling the option to Clear Devices Discovered Earlier. Selecting this option will ensure that all radio details displayed after the scan are always current. Page 98 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 99: View Menu

    The scan menu contains the discovery protocol configuration settings. As well, a manual refresh of the view is available by clicking on the Refresh menu option or pressing F5. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 99 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 100: Help Menu

    Each button will let you access further details or perform operations on the selected radio. Button Description Details This button will open a new dialog box containing the radio's details. This page contains the same information as the Radio Detailed view page. Page 100 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 101 Each message has a timestamp, and if required the status bar can be closed with the "x" icon on the right of the bar. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 101 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 102 RLXIB-ICN ♦ 802.11n User Manual Industrial Client Page 102 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 103: Reference

    AES or TKIP for clients that do not support AES. A simple Media Access Control (MAC) filter table restricts the radios or clients that can link to a selected radio according to the MAC IDs you enter in the table. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 103 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 104: Radio Hardware

    Internet. ProSoft Technology radios can easily be installed into new or existing systems. The software and manuals can be downloaded from the CD or ProSoft Technology’s web site at www.prosoft-technology.com.

  • Page 105: Ethernet Cable Specifications

    Refer to Ethernet cable configuration (page 105) for a diagram of how to configure Ethernet cable. 6.2.3 Ethernet Cable Configuration Note: The standard connector view shown is color-coded for a straight-through cable. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 105 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 106: Antennas

    Beamwidth is a three dimensional quantity but can be broken into two-dimensional slices just like the antenna pattern. The beamwidth of an omnidirectional pattern is 360 degrees because the power is equal in all directions. Page 106 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 107: Antenna Gain

    If the two antennas have linear polarizations oriented at 45° to each other, half of the possible maximum power will be received. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 107 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 108: Whip Antennas

    Typical gain is 5 to 10 dBi. The antenna polarity is linear, or parallel to the length of the antenna. Page 108 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 109: Yagi Array Antenna

    The antenna pattern is a beam pointed away from the concave side of the dish. Beamwidth and antenna gain vary with the size of the reflector and the antenna construction. Typical gain values are 15 to 30 dBi. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 109 of 129 July 25, 2013...

  • Page 110: Antenna Location, Spacing, And Mounting

    Position directional antennas so they do not point at nearby antennas. Place antennas side by side if they point in the same direction. Place antennas back to back if they point in opposite directions. Page 110 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

  • Page 111: Support, Service & Warranty

    Contacting Technical Support ............. 111  Warranty Information ................112 Contacting Technical Support ProSoft Technology, Inc. (ProSoft) is committed to providing the most efficient and effective support possible. Before calling, please gather the following information to assist in expediting this process: Product Version Number...

  • Page 112: Warranty Information

    E-mail: brasil@prosoft-technology.com Languages spoken include: Portuguese, English Warranty Information For complete details regarding ProSoft Technology’s TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE, WARRANTY, SUPPORT, SERVICE AND RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION INSTRUCTIONS please see the documents on the Product CD/DVD or go to www.prosoft-technology/warranty...

  • Page 113: Glossary Of Terms

    An access control list (ACL) is a list of permissions attached to an object. An ACL specifies which users, or system processes, are granted access to objects, as well as what operations are allowed to be performed on given objects. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 113 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 114 Band Another term for spectrum used to indicate a particular set of frequencies. Wireless networking protocols work in either the 2.4 GHz or the 5 GHz bands. Bandwidth (See Throughput) Page 114 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 115 (transmit power output or received signal strength) Data communications equipment. A modem, for example. Decibel (dB) A measure of the ratio between two signal levels; used to express gain (or loss) in a system. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 115 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 116 (that evenly distributes power in all directions and is a theoretical construct) to produce the peak power density observed in the direction of maximum antenna gain. Page 116 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 117 If both talk at the same time, their two signals are not corrupted. Gain The amount by which an antenna concentrates signal strength in a wireless network. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 117 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 118 IPv4, the implementation most commonly used today. The benefits of IPv6 include support for a 128-bit address, simplified address assignment, and improved network security. Page 118 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 119 Megabits per second, or millions of bits per second. A measure of bandwidth. Megahertz A measure of electromagnetic wave frequency equal to one million hertz. Often abbreviated as MHz and used to specify the radio frequency used by wireless devices. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 119 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 120 Commonly used as a quick and inexpensive way to transfer files between two PCs without installing a dedicated network card in each PC. Page 120 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 121 Remote is received and acknowledged by the Master radio. Poll A method of electronic communication. Power Supply Device that supplies electrical power to the I/O chassis containing the processor, coprocessor, or other modules. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 121 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 122 A Repeater is a device used to extend the range of a Wi-Fi signal. Placed at the edge of signal reception, a repeater simply receives and re-transmits the signal. RS-232 Recommended Standard 232; the standard for serial binary signals between DTE and DCE devices. Page 122 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 123 Spread Spectrum A form of wireless communication in which a signal’s frequency is deliberately varied. This increases bandwidth and lessens the chances of interruption or interception of the transmitted signal. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 123 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 124 World Wide Web and email. Wireless Distribution System. Enables access points to communicate with one another in order to extend the range of a wireless networks. Used in 802.11g based access points. Page 124 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 125 WEP. It improves on WEP by using dynamic keys, Extensible Authentication Protocol to secure network access, and an encryption method called Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) to secure data transmissions. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 125 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 126 Encryption Standard instead of TKIP. AES supports 128-bit, 192-bit, and 256-bit encryption keys. Yagi Antenna An antenna type that radiates in only a specific direction. Yagi antennas are used in point-to-point situations. Page 126 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...
  • Page 127 Factory Reset • 70 Base Station • 115 File Menu • 98 Baud Rate • 115 Firewall Requirements • 85 bps • 115 Firmware • 117 Bridges • 97 Frequency Hopping • 117 ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 127 of 129 July 25, 2013...
  • Page 128 CSA C22.2 213-M1987 and N. American Standard Network • 120 ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 listing • 4 Node • 120 RS-232 • 122 Notification Bar • 101 RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) • 123 Null Modem Cable • 120 Page 128 of 129 ProSoft Technology, Inc. July 25, 2013...

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    Upload Code • 41, 59, 74 Upload Radio Settings • 91 Uploaded Certificates • 77 Using Multiple Antennas (MIMO) • 31 Utilities • 66 Verify Communication • 28 View Event Logs • 33, 78 ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 129 of 129 July 25, 2013...

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