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ProSoft Technology RLX2-IHx Series User Manual (250 pages)

Industrial Hotspots

Brand: ProSoft Technology | Category: Wireless Router | Size: 8 MB

Your Feedback Please
2
How to Contact Us
2
Content Disclaimer
2
Important Safety Information
3
Industry Canada Requirements
4
Agency Approvals & Certifications
4
Please Visit Our Website: Www.prosoft-Technology.com
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Rlx2-Ihnf, Rlx2-Iha, Rlx2-Ihg, Rlx2-Ihw
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Rlx2-Ihnf-W
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Rlx2-Ihnf-Wc
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Rlx2-Ihnf-Tw
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Recommended Antennas
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Antenna Spacing Requirements for User Safety
8
Table of Contents
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1 Start here

14
- 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
- Installing the Radiolinx Industrial Hotspot Browser
  21
2 Network Planning

23
3 RLX2-Ihx Series Quick Setup

30
4 Configuring a Radio - Detailed Configuration

54
- Connecting to the Radio Configuration Interface
  54
  - Read-Only Fields
    55
  - Configuration Help
    56
  - Apply Changes
    58
  - Cancelling Changes
    58
  - Factory Defaults
    58
- Viewing Radio Status
  59
- Configuring Basic Settings
  66
  - Basic Wireless Settings
    67
  - Wireless Security Settings
    70
  - Access Settings
    78
- Configuring Advanced Settings
  79
  - Advanced Wireless Settings
    80
  - Roam Control Settings
    85
  - Location Services Settings
    88
  - Personality Module Settings
    89
  - Changing Password Settings
    91
- Configuring Parent Link Settings
  92
  - Parent Selection Method Settings
    93
  - Repeater Parameters Settings
    94
- Configuring Advanced Network Settings
  97
  - IGMP Settings
    98
  - Other Network Protocols
    99
  - STP Settings
    101
  - SNMP Agent
    105
  - Cable Break Detection
    106
- Configuring Serial Settings
  107
  - Serial Encapsulation Mode Setting
    108
  - Remote IP Settings
    109
  - Packet Delineation Settings
    110
  - Port Settings
    112
- Configuring Quality of Service (Qos) Settings
  113
- Configuring VLAN Settings
  115
- Configuring NAT Settings
  117
- About this Unit
  120
5 Using the IH Browser to Manage Your Radios

121
- Viewing the Radios in the IH Browser
  121
- Viewing the Radio Properties
  129
- Setting the Radio IP Address in the IH Browser
  131
- Assigning a Temporary IP Address
  132
- Viewing Additional Data in the IH Browser
  133
- Connecting to the Radio Configuration Interface
  133
- Updating the Radio Firmware
  135
- Pinging Devices on the Network
  136
  - Setting the Ping Parameters
    137
- Viewing Network Data in the IH Browser
  138
- Extracting Serial Logs from RLX2-Ihx Radios
  146
  - Serial Logging Dialog
    146
  - Starting the Logging Session
    151
- Settings Viewer
  153
  - Select SSID
    154
  - Display View
    154
  - Save Settings Button
    163
  - Generate Report Button
    164
- Foreign AP Detection
  166
  - Adding Aps to the Whitelist
    170
  - Removing Aps from the Whitelist
    172
  - Forcing a Scan
    172
  - Foreign AP Detection Settings
    173
  - Session Log
    175
  - Hiding the Foreign AP Detection Window
    176
6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

177
- Checking the Ethernet Cable
  177
- LED Display
  178
- Resetting a RLX2-Ihx Series Radio
  180
  - Resetting the RLX2-IHNF-W and RLX2-IHNF-WC to Defaults
    180
  - Resetting All Other Radios
    181
- Unable to Scan for Ap's Error Message
  181
- Finding Missing Radios
  182
7 Appendix A - Adding a Radio to Rslogix 5000

183
- Adding the Radio to Rslogix 5000
  183
- Importing the Add-On Instruction
  187
- RLX2 Controller Tags
  191
  - Rlx2.Control
    191
  - Rlx2.Status
    192
8 Appendix B - Radio Hardware

194
9 Appendix C - RLX2-Ihx 5 Ghz Radio DFS Support

201
- DFS Radio Operations
  201
  - Selecting a DFS 5 Ghz Channel
    202
10 Appendix D - RLX2-Ihx Series Virtual LAN (VLAN) Functionality

205
11 Appendix E - Ethernet/Ip and Modbus TCP/IP Support

208
- Modbus TCP/IP Server Support
  208
  - Modbus Memory Map Diagnostic Information
    208
- Ethernet/Ip™ Server Support
  210
12 Appendix F - Master Channel-Frequency Table

213
13 Appendix G - Antenna Configuration

215
- Antennas
  215
  - Control Drawing
    216
  - Antenna Pattern
    218
  - Antenna Gain
    218
  - Antenna Polarity
    219
- Antenna Types
  219
  - Whip Antennas
    219
  - Collinear Array Antennas
    220
  - Yagi Array Antenna
    221
  - Parabolic Reflector Antennas
    222
- RLX2-Ihx Approved Antennas
  222
  - Approved Antenna Table
    223
  - Approved Antennas in Europe/Ce
    223
  - Approved Antennas in Mexico
    224
  - Approved Antennas with Power Amp
    224
- Antenna Location, Spacing, and Mounting
  225
14 Appendix H - FCC Emission Regulations

226
- Ghz Band, Point-To-Multipoint
  226
- Ghz Band, Point-To-Point
  226
- Ghz Bands, Point-To-Multipoint
  227
- Ghz Bands, Point-To-Point
  227
15 Appendix I - Compatibility with Prosoft RLXIB Series Radios

228
16 Appendix J - Detailed Radio Specifications

230
17 Appendix K - Application Examples

235
18 Support, Service & Warranty

237
- Contacting Technical Support
  237
- Warranty Information
  237
19 Glossary of Terms

238

ProSoft Technology RLX2-IHx Series User Manual (248 pages)

Industrial Hotspots

Brand: ProSoft Technology | Category: Wireless Router | Size: 8 MB

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
Table of Contents
9
Start here
14
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
Network Planning
22
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
RLX2-Ihx Series Quick Setup
29
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
Radio Power-Up
35
Using the IH Browser to Configure Radios
35
Viewing the Radios in the IH Browser
35
Refreshing the Display in the IH Browser
36
Setting the Radio IP Address in the IH Browser
36
Assigning a Temporary IP Address
37
Configuring a Radio - Getting Started
38
Connecting to the Radio Configuration Interface
38
Configuring a Master Radio
41
Configuring a Repeater Radio
43
Configuring a Bridging Client Radio
45
Configuring a Client Radio
48
Viewing a Radio's Configuration
50
Replacing an Existing Radio
51
Configuring a Radio - Detailed Configuration
52
Connecting to the Radio Configuration Interface
52
Read-Only Fields
53
Configuration Help
54
Apply Changes
56
Cancelling Changes
56
Factory Defaults
56
Viewing Radio Status
57
Viewing Available Parents for a Radio
59
Viewing the Radio Address Table
61
Viewing the Radio Port Status
62
Configuring Basic Settings
64
Basic Wireless Settings
65
Wireless Security Settings
68
Access Settings
76
Configuring Advanced Settings
77
Advanced Wireless Settings
78
Roam Control Settings
83
Location Services Settings
86
Personality Module Settings
87
Changing Password Settings
89
Configuring Parent Link Settings
90
Parent Selection Method Settings
91
Repeater/Client Parameters Settings
93
Configuring Advanced Network Settings
98
IGMP Settings
99
Other Network Protocols
100
STP Settings
102
SNMP Agent
106
Cable Break Detection
107
Configuring Serial Settings
108
Serial Encapsulation Mode Setting
109
Remote IP Settings
110
Packet Delineation Settings
111
Port Settings
113
Configuring Quality of Service (Qos) Settings
114
Configuring VLAN Settings
116
Configuring NAT Settings
118
About this Unit
121
Using the IH Browser to Manage Your Radios
122
Viewing the Radios in the IH Browser
122
Refreshing the Display in the IH Browser
123
Defining the Scan Parameters in the IH Browser
123
Freezing the Display in the IH Browser
124
Changing IH Browser Columns in List View
124
Switching between List and Topology Views
124
Printing the View in the IH Browser
129
Importing and Exporting IH Browser Data
130
Hiding the Toolbar and Status Bar in the IH Browser
130
Viewing the Radio Properties
131
Setting the Radio IP Address in the IH Browser
133
Assigning a Temporary IP Address
133
Viewing Additional Data in the IH Browser
134
Connecting to the Radio Configuration Interface
135
Updating the Radio Firmware
137
Pinging Devices on the Network
138
Setting the Ping Parameters
139
Viewing Network Data in the IH Browser
140
Viewing Wireless Clients in the IH Browser
140
Viewing Ethernet Nodes in the IH Browser
141
Viewing the Scan List in the IH Browser
142
Viewing the Port Table in the IH Browser
144
Viewing the Radio Event Log in the IH Browser
145
Viewing Parent Radios in the IH Browser
147
Extracting Serial Logs from RLX2-Ihx Radios
148
Serial Logging Dialog
148
Starting the Logging Session
153
Settings Viewer
155
Select SSID
156
Display View
156
Save Settings Button
165
Generate Report Button
166
Foreign AP Detection
168
Adding Aps to the Whitelist
172
Removing Aps from the Whitelist
173
Forcing a Scan
174
Foreign AP Detection Settings
175
Session Log
177
Hiding the Foreign AP Detection Window
178
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
179
Checking the Ethernet Cable
179
LED Display
180
Resetting a RLX2-Ihx Series Radio
181
Resetting the RLX2-IHNF-W and RLX2-IHNF-WC to Defaults
181
Resetting All Other Radios
182
Unable to Scan for Ap's Error Message
182
Finding Missing Radios
183
Appendix A - Adding a Radio to Rslogix 5000
184
Adding the Radio to Rslogix 5000
184
Importing the Add-On Instruction
188
RLX2 Controller Tags
192
Rlx2.Control
192
Rlx2.Status
193
Appendix B - Radio Hardware
195
Radio Power Requirements (RLX2-IHNF-W)
195
Radio Power Requirements (All Other Radios)
197
Ethernet Cable Specifications
199
Ethernet Cable Configuration
200
Ethernet Cable Configuration (RLX2-IHNF-W)
200
Ethernet Cable Configuration (All Other Radios)
201
Appendix C - RLX2-Ihx 5 Ghz Radio DFS Support
202
DFS Radio Operations
202
Selecting a DFS 5 Ghz Channel
203
Appendix D - RLX2-Ihx Series Virtual LAN (VLAN) Functionality
206
Transparent Support of VLAN Tags (802.1Q)
206
Port/Radio-Based VLAN Tagging with Managed Switches
207
Port/Radio-Based VLAN Tagging Without Managed Switches
208
Appendix E - Ethernet/Ip and Modbus TCP/IP Support
209
Modbus TCP/IP Server Support
209
Modbus Memory Map Diagnostic Information
209
Ethernet/Ip™ Server Support
211
Appendix F - Master Channel-Frequency Table
215
Appendix G - Antenna Configuration
217
Antennas
217
Control Drawing
218
Antenna Pattern
220
Antenna Gain
220
Antenna Polarity
221
Antenna Types
222
Whip Antennas
222
Collinear Array Antennas
222
Yagi Array Antenna
223
Parabolic Reflector Antennas
224
RLX2-Ihx Approved Antennas
225
Approved Antenna Table
225
Approved Antennas in Europe/Ce
225
Approved Antennas in Mexico
226
Approved Antennas with Power Amp
226
Antenna Location, Spacing, and Mounting
227
Appendix H - FCC Emission Regulations
228
Ghz Band, Point-To-Multipoint
228
Ghz Band, Point-To-Point
228
Ghz Bands, Point-To-Multipoint
229
Ghz Bands, Point-To-Point
229
Appendix I - Compatibility with Prosoft RLXIB Series Radios
230
Appendix J - Detailed Radio Specifications
232
RLX2-IHA Detailed Specifications
232
RLX2-IHG Detailed Specifications
233
RLX2-IHNF, -W, -WC Detailed Specifications
234
RLX2-IHW Detailed Specifications
236
Appendix K - Application Examples
237
Support, Service & Warranty
238
Contacting Technical Support
238
Warranty Information
238
Glossary of Terms
239

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ProSoft Technology RLX2-IHx Series User Manual (250 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Start here

2 Network Planning

3 RLX2-Ihx Series Quick Setup

4 Configuring a Radio - Detailed Configuration

5 Using the IH Browser to Manage Your Radios

6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

7 Appendix A - Adding a Radio to Rslogix 5000

8 Appendix B - Radio Hardware

9 Appendix C - RLX2-Ihx 5 Ghz Radio DFS Support

10 Appendix D - RLX2-Ihx Series Virtual LAN (VLAN) Functionality

11 Appendix E - Ethernet/Ip and Modbus TCP/IP Support

12 Appendix F - Master Channel-Frequency Table

13 Appendix G - Antenna Configuration

14 Appendix H - FCC Emission Regulations

15 Appendix I - Compatibility with Prosoft RLXIB Series Radios

16 Appendix J - Detailed Radio Specifications

17 Appendix K - Application Examples

18 Support, Service & Warranty

19 Glossary of Terms

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