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- Page 1 RLXIB-IHN 802.11n Industrial Hotspot March 30, 2010 SETUP GUIDE...
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Page 3: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information The following Information and warnings pertaining to the radio module must be heeded: WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT REPLACE ANTENNAS UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. "THIS DEVICE CONTAINS A TRANSMITTER MODULE, FCC ID: SDZ-WA-1. PLEASE SEE FCC ID LABEL ON BACK OF DEVICE."... -
Page 4: United States Fcc & Industry Canada Rules
United States FCC & Industry Canada rules RYK-WMIA199NI 5265A-IHN 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 5: Atex Approval
ATEX Approval II 3 G Ex nA nL IIC T6 X -30C° <= Ta <=60°C ProSoft Technology, Inc., Bakersfield, CA USA Model: RLXIB S/N: XXXXXXXXXX Caution: Read instructions before operating in Hazardous Areas N. America The Radio must be installed inside an IP54 enclosure which requires a special tool for access. -
Page 6: Power Over Ethernet Injector And Accessories "Warning
ProSoft Technology Product Documentation 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 CD-ROM, and are available at no charge from our web site: www.prosoft-technology.com Printed documentation is available for purchase. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents RLXIB-IHN ♦ 802.11n Setup Guide Industrial Hotspot Contents Important Safety Information....................... 3 Antenna spacing requirements for user safety ...................3 United States FCC & Industry Canada rules ..................4 CSA C22.2 213-M1987 and N. American Standard ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 listing ......... 4 ... - Page 8 RLXIB-IHN ♦ 802.11n Contents Industrial Hotspot Setup Guide Page 8 of 27 ProSoft Technology, Inc. March 30, 2010...
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Page 9: Before You Begin
You can obtain this information from your system administrator. Note: This Startup Guide is designed for use with two RLXIB-IHN radios. One radio will be setup as a Master (AP) while the other radio will be set up as a Repeater. -
Page 10: Install The Wirelessn Discovery Tool
RLXIB-IHN ♦ 802.11n Before You Begin Industrial Hotspot Setup Guide Install the WirelessN Discovery Tool Insert the ProSoft Solutions CD in your CD-ROM drive. On most computers, a menu screen will open automatically. If you do not see a menu within a few seconds, follow these steps: Click the Start button, and then choose Run. -
Page 11: Start Wirelessn Discovery Tool
Before You Begin RLXIB-IHN ♦ 802.11n Setup Guide Industrial Hotspot Start WirelessN Discovery Tool Click the S button, and then navigate to P TART ROGRAMS ECHNOLOGY Click to start R ADIO IRELESS ISCOVERY The window lists all the radios your computer can access. The MAC ID number is essentially the serial number of the radio;... -
Page 12: Plug In The Cables
Setup Guide Plug In the Cables You can configure the RLXIB-IHN 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: Power connector, Serial port and Ethernet port. -
Page 13: Detecting The Radio
If a radio listing does not appear in the window, click the S button on the toolbar. If you still do not see a radio listing, refer to Diagnostics and Troubleshooting in the RLXIB-IHN User Manual. ProSoft Technology, Inc. -
Page 14: Assign An Ip Address
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 in the RLXIB-IHN User Manual. Right-click on the radio to open a shortcut menu, and then choose A SSIGN This action opens the Assign IP Address dialog box. -
Page 15: Set Up The Master Radio
Before You Begin RLXIB-IHN ♦ 802.11n Setup Guide Industrial Hotspot Set up the Master Radio To configure the radio, double click on the radio (Radio1) in the WirelessN Discovery Tool window. This action opens a web browser (for example Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox) and loads the Radio’s web configuration interface. - Page 16 RLXIB-IHN ♦ 802.11n Before You Begin Industrial Hotspot Setup Guide Note: The master is the "root" or central 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 Important: The RLXIB-IHN radio is supplied with a dual-band antenna that supports both frequency ranges. If you use a different antenna with the RLXIB-IHN radio, you must choose a channel and frequency range supported by the antenna.
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Page 18: Save The Radio Configuration
RLXIB-IHN ♦ 802.11n Before You Begin Industrial Hotspot Setup Guide Save the Radio Configuration Before browsing to other pages in the Radio Configuration window, you must apply your changes. Click A to save your configuration and restart the radio. PPLY... -
Page 19: Adding And Configuring Additional Radios
Adding and Configuring Additional Radios RLXIB-IHN ♦ 802.11n Setup Guide Industrial Hotspot Adding and Configuring Additional Radios At this point you should attach and configure any additional radios you will be using. Ensure that any new radios use a unique name, but the same Network SSID as your master. - Page 20 RLXIB-IHN ♦ 802.11n Adding and Configuring Additional Radios Industrial Hotspot Setup Guide Page 20 of 27 ProSoft Technology, Inc. March 30, 2010...
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Page 21: Verify Communication
Verify Communication RLXIB-IHN ♦ 802.11n Setup Guide Industrial Hotspot Verify Communication When configured, the Roles column identifies each radio as a Master, Repeater, or Client. Observe the LEDs to ensure good link quality, as explained in LED display (page 24). After configuring a repeater, you can unplug the Ethernet cable from it. - Page 22 RLXIB-IHN ♦ 802.11n Verify Communication Industrial Hotspot Setup Guide Page 22 of 27 ProSoft Technology, Inc. March 30, 2010...
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Page 23: If You Encounter Problems
Ethernet hub or a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet switch at the other end. Note: The RLXIB-IHN radio auto-detects the Ethernet connection type, and does not require a crossover cable for direct connection to a PC. -
Page 24: Led Display
RLXIB-IHN ♦ 802.11n If You Encounter Problems Industrial Hotspot Setup Guide LED display The RLXIB-IHN front panel includes a set of LEDs that indicate the radio’s status: Description Power This green LED indicates that the radio has power. RF Transmit This yellow LED indicates RF transmission. -
Page 25: Retrieve The Default Password
If You Encounter Problems RLXIB-IHN ♦ 802.11n Setup Guide Industrial Hotspot Retrieve the Default Password If you forget your password, you will be unable to change the radio settings. You can retrieve the default password to use the software again, but you will lose all the settings you programmed before. -
Page 26: Starting Over
RLXIB-IHN ♦ 802.11n If You Encounter Problems Industrial Hotspot Setup Guide Starting Over If necessary, you can always restore the default settings that were present when the radio was manufactured. Open the Radio Configuration/Diagnostic Utility Log into the radio Click the Utilities button, and then click the Default button. -
Page 27: What's Next
What’s Next? Congratulations! Your wireless network is up and running. You now need to connect your wireless Hotspots to your network devices. ProSoft Technology provides application connection instructions for numerous applications. Refer to the RadioLinx Application Connection Guide located on the RadioLinx Solutions ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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