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September 16, 2009

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Antenna spacing requirements for user safety

It is important to keep the radio's antenna a safe distance from the user. To meet the requirements of FCC part

2.1091 for radio frequency radiation exposure, this radio must be used in such a way as to guarantee at least 20 cm between the antenna and users. Greater distances are required for high-gain antennas. The FCC requires a minimum distance of 1 mW *cm2 power density from the user (or 20 cm, whichever is greater). If a specific application requires proximity of less than 20 cm, the application must be approved through the FCC for compliance to part 2.1093. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed in such a way that it does not emit RF fields in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; refer to Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.

Regulatory Approvals

Wireless Approvals

Visit our web site at www.prosoft-technology.com for curren t wireless approval information.

Hazardous Locations

UL ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D cULus C22.2 No. 213-M1987 CSA/UL ANSI/EN60950-1 ATEX EN60079-0/-15 Zone 2 Category 3

RLXIB: ATEX Approval

II 3 G 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.

Product name: RLXIB Safety Warning Statements Explosive Atmosphere

Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction

A Warning – Explosion Hazard – Do not make or break connections in an explosive atmosphere. B Caution – Use only approved recommended power supply. C Warning - Power supply should be installed in a non-haz ard ous area. D Warning – DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED. E These products are intended to be mounted in an IP54 enclosure. The devices shall provide external means to

prevent the rated voltage being exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 40%. This device must be used only with ATEX certified backplanes.

RLXIB: CSA C22.2 213-M1987 and N. American Standard ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 listing

In accordance with Canadian Standard CSA C22.2 213-M1987 and ANSI Standard ISA 12.12.01, the RLXIB series radios have been UL listed for operation in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D Locations.

THIS EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C, AND D, HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY IF INSTALLED IN AN APPROVED ENCLOSURE AND POWERED BY A CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY.”Limited Power Source”.

WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD! SUBSTITUTION OF ANY COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2.

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the area is known to be non-hazardous.

AVERRTISSEMENT - RISQUE D'EXPLOSION - LA SUBSTITUTION DE COMPOSANTS PEUT RENDRE CE MATERIEL INACCEPTABLE POUR LES EMPLACEMENTS DE CLASSE I, DIVISION 2.

WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD! DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON HAZARDOUS.

AVERRTISSEMENT - RISQUE D'EXPLOSION - AVANT DE DECONNECTER L'EQUIPEMENT, COUPER LE COURANT OU S'ASSURER QUE L'EMPLACEMENT EST DESI GNE NON DANGERUEX.

The following label is applied to the radio to indicate that it is listed under ANSI/ISA standard 12.12.01 and CSA standard C22.2 213-M1987.

This Device contains a Radio Transmitter Module

FCC ID: OQ7IHW Canada IC: 5265-IHW

Conforms to ANSI/ISA Std. 12.12.01 – Certified to CSA Std. C22.2 No. 213-M1987

Class I Division 2 10-24 Volts DC 6 Watts

48 Volts DC using the PoE Injector

Groups A, B, C & D

Max. Ambient: 60ºC Temp Code T6

Note: The Temp. Code (Temperature Code) refers to the temperature of the rating of the RLXIB radio. The T6 code means that the maximum temperature of the unit did not exceed 135°C.

United States FCC & Industry Canada rules

OQ7IHW

F Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant

G This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: The

H This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. I Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. J CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority

3656A-IHW

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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

device may not cause harmful interference, and it must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

to operate the equipment.

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European CE certification

The radio modem has been approved for operation under the RTT&E directive, passing the following tests: ETS300826 (EMC), ETS300-328 (Functionality), and EN60950 (Safety). The following is the appropriate label that is applied to the radio modem product line to indicate the unit is approved to operate with CE certification:

The following is the appropriate label that is applied to the radio modem product line shipping package to indicate the unit is approved to operate with CE certification:

Note: Member states in the EU with restrictive use for this device are crossed out. This device is also authorized for use in all EFTA member states (CH, ICE, LI, and NOR).

IMPORTANT: This device is a 2.4-GHz, low-power RF device intended for office and home use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France where restrictive use applie s.

EU Requirements

1. For outdoor use, France has a frequency restriction of 2.4GHz - 2.454GHz for an output power greater than 10mW and below 100mW.

2. For outdoor use in France, the output power is restricted to 10mW in the frequency range of 2.454GHz –

2.4835GHz.

3. 5.15GHz – 5.35GHz is restricted to 200mW EIRP throughout the European Union.

RLXIB: Power over Ethernet Injector and Accessories Warning

The PoE Injector was not a part of the hazardous location or ATEX certification. Therefore, if an injector is used to power any of the radios, the PoE injector must be installed/located outside of any area that could be known to be hazardous. The AC power adaptor was not a part of the haz loc certification.

The RLXIB series were tested and certified to hazardous location and ATEX without any accessories included in this certification. Therefore, any accessory added to the RLXIB series radios must be used in an area known to be nonhazardous as they have not been subjected to hazardous location and ATEX certifications.

The preferred method of powering the radios is using the supplied power adaptor but If the PoE injector is used in an ordinary location "only", the PoE injector must be Listed. If the PoE injector is used instead of the supplied power adaptor, all of the wiring to and from the injector must be routed/installed inside building/plant and never routed/installed outside of the building /plant.

Locations & Use

The Industrial HotSpot radios, such as the RLXIB-IHW are used by professionals in Industrial Applications/installations only and not used by the general consumer. These industrial radios are used for industrial applications such as, water treatment facilities, power plants, factories, railroads , re mote oil /gas pip eli nes, refiner i es, cargo ships, refueling ships etc….and used for wireless high speed data transmission. All radios are installed and used by professionals in restricted areas.

Contents RLXIB-IESC ♦ 802.11a, b, g User Manual RadioLinx® Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Cli ent

Contents

Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2

ProSoft Technology® Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2

Antenna spacing requirements for user safety ................................................................................... 3

Regulatory Approvals .......................................................................................................................... 3

RLXIB: ATEX Approval ....................................................................................................................... 3

RLXIB: CSA C22.2 213-M1987 and N. American Standard ANSI/ IS A 12.1 2.0 1 list ing ..................... 4

United States FCC & Industry Canada rules ...................................................................................... 4

European CE certification ................................................................................................................... 5

EU Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 5

RLXIB: Power over Ethernet Injector and Accessories Warning ........................................................ 5

Locations & Use .................................................................................................................................. 5

1 Start Here 9

1.1 About the RadioLinx Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Client ...................... 9

1.2 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 11

1.3 System Requirements ............................................................................................. 11

1.4 Install the IH Browser Configuration Tool ................................................................ 12

1.5 Install ProSoft Wireless Designer ............................................................................ 12

1.6 Planning the Network .............................................................................................. 12

1.7 Configuring the Radios ............................................................................................ 15

1.8 Verify Communication ............................................................................................. 22

2 Installing the Radios 23

2.1 Connecting antennas .............................................................................................. 24

2.2 Test the Network Installation Plan ........................................................................... 24

3 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 25

3.1 Diagnostics .............................................................................................................. 25

3.2 Check the Ethernet cable ........................................................................................ 26

3.3 LED display ............................................................................................................. 26

3.4 Retrieve the default password ................................................................................. 27

3.5 Troubleshoot RLX-IH Browser error messages ...................................................... 28

3.6 Troubleshoot missing radios ................................................................................... 28

3.7 Improve signal quality .............................................................................................. 29

4 Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility 31

4.1 Radio Status ............................................................................................................ 35

4.2 Radio Network settings ........................................................................................... 42

4.3 Security settings ...................................................................................................... 50

4.4 Radio access settings ............................................................................................. 53

4.5 Apply Changes ........................................................................................................ 56

4.6 Cancel Changes ...................................................................................................... 56

4.7 Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 56

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5 RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser 57

5.1 Primary radio functions ........................................................................................... 58

5.2 File Menu ................................................................................................................ 59

5.3 Operations Menu .................................................................................................... 61

5.4 Dialogs Menu .......................................................................................................... 65

5.5 View Menu .............................................................................................................. 71

5.6 Help Menu ............................................................................................................... 78

6 Reference 81

6.1 Product Overview ................................................................................................... 81

6.2 Radio hardware....................................................................................................... 82

6.3 Antennas ................................................................................................................. 84

7 Support, Service & Warranty 91

7.1 How to Contact Us: Technical Support ................................................................... 91

7.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions ............................... 92

7.3 LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 93

Index 97

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1 Start Here

In This Chapter

 About the RadioLinx Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Client

 Package Contents ................................................................................. 10

 System Requirements ........................................................................... 11

 Install the IH Browser Configuration Tool .............................................. 12

 Install ProSoft Wireless Designer .......................................................... 12

 Planning the Network ............................................................................ 12

 Configuring the Radios .......................................................................... 15

 Verify Communication ........................................................................... 22

..... 9

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.

1.1 About the RadioLinx Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Client

The RadioLinx® Industrial 802.11abg Ethernet and Serial Client (RLXIB-IESC) is a high-speed wireless Ethernet client, with PoE and Serial Encapsulation. The RLXIB-IESC operates at speeds up to 54 Mbps, using the IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz band) and 802.11a (5 GHz band) standards. Designed for global installations, the RLXIB-IESC offers many Industrial features including hazardous location certifications, OFDM for noise immunity, OPC server diagnostics, extended temperature, high vibration/shock and DIN-rail mounting.

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1.1.1 Specifications

Radio

Frequency Band (Varies by country)

Wireless Standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11i Transmit Power (Programmable)

(varies by country)

Channel data rates (Modulation) 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps

Receiver Sensitivity (Typical) -90 dBm @ 1 Mbps

Channels Selection 1 to 13 (802.11b/g)

Security WPA2 - 802.11i with 128 bit AES-CCM

802.11b/g:

2.412 to 2.462 GHz (FCC)

2.412 to 2.472 GHz (ETSI)

802.11a:

5.150 to 5.250 GHz (FCC/ETSI)

5.725 to 5.850 GHz (FCC)

Up to 50 mW without amplifier Up to 500 mW with optional amplifier. (not applicable for hazardous locations)

(DSSS - BPSK, QPSK, CCK)

802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps (OFDM)

802.11a: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps (OFDM)

-85 dBm @ 11 Mbps

-82 dBm @ 24 Mbps

-75 dBm @ 54 Mbps

36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 (802.11a)

Legacy WPA TKIP, WEP support MAC ID filter Admin password

Physical

Enclosure Extruded aluminum with DIN and panel mount Size 114.3 x 116.8 x 44.45 mm (W x H x D)

4.5 x 4.6 x 1.75 inches

Ethernet Ports One 10/100 Base-T connector, shielded RJ45

IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x Antenna Ports (2) RP-SMA connectors Weight 1.06 lbs (479g)

Environmental

Operating Temperature -30° C to +60° C Humidity To 90% RH, non-condensing External Power PoE Injector Average Power <6W

10 to 24 VDC

48 VDC

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Solutions CD

documentation for the RLXIB-IESC module.

User Manual RadioLinx® Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Client

1.2 Package Contents

The following components are included with your RLXIB-IESC radio, and are all required for installation and configuration.

Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are present.

Qty. Part Name Part Number Part Description

1 RLXIB-IESC

Radio 1 Cable Cable #15, RS232 6 foot RS232 null serial cable 1 Cable RL-CBL025 5 foot Ethernet Straight-Thru Cable 1 Antenna A2502S-OA 2 dBi Omni RP-SMA articulating, 2.4/5GHz 1 Power Supply RL-PS007-2 AC Power Adapter, 12V1.6A w/2 pin & 4 plug Set 1 ProSoft

RLXIB-IESC RadioLinx® Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet

Contains sample programs, utilitie s and

If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology Support for replacement parts.

1.3 System Requirements

The RadioLinx IH Browser configuration tool is designed for Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 and 2003. Minimum hardware requirements are:

Client

 Pentium® II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)

recommended

 Supported operating systems:

o Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2 o Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3 o Microsoft Windows Server 2003 o Microsoft Windows Vista

 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

1024 x 768 recommended)

 Ethernet hub with standard RJ45 Ethernet cable

Ethernet port with RJ45 crossover cable for direct connection to module  A web browser, for example Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox. In addition, you will need  A connection to an existing wired or wireless Ethernet network, with a Static

or Dynamic IP address for your computer  Static IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway address for each RadioLinx

device you plan to install. Obtain this information from your system

administrator

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1.4 Install the IH Browser Configuration Tool

1 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:

a Click the Start button, and then choose Run. b In the Run dialog box, click the Browse button. c In the Browse dialog box, click "My Computer". In the list of drives,

choose the CD-ROM drive where you inserted the ProSoft Solutions CD.

d Select the file prosoft.exe, and then click Open. e O n the Run dialog box, click OK.

2 On the CD-ROM menu, select IH Browser for the RLX-IHx and RLXIB-x

Products. This action opens the Setup Wizard for IH Browser.

3 Follow the instruct ions on the installation wizard to install the program with its

default location and settings.

4 Follow the instruct ions on the installation wizard to install the program with its

default location and settings.

5 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.

1.5 Install ProSoft Wireless Designer

1 On the CD-ROM, navigate to the folder containing ProSoft Wireless

Designer, and then double-click the file S installation wizard.

2 Follow the instruct ions on the installation wizard to install the program. 3 Click F

INISH to complete the installation. If you are prompted to restart your

computer, save your work in any applications that are running, close the applications, and allow the computer to restart.

1.6 Planning the Network

Before you configure and install the network, you should create a plan for it. The following points assume that you are creating a bridge network of masters and repeaters, but you can also set up clients to work with devices on existing wireless LANs. For information, see Set Up a Client.

To begin, determine where you need radios and then choose locations for them accordingly. For example, you might decide to install your master radio near a PC in a central plant location (You can use the PC to configure the radios through the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility). If the plant is an oil refinery, for example, you might decide to install radios near the oil tanks.

The next important issue is how to link the radios. Unless the radios are very close together, you must make sure that each pair of radio antennas in the network has a line of sight between them. In other words, you must be able to see from one antenna to another, either with the naked eye or binoculars.

ETUP.EXE. This action starts the

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If a line of sight does not exist between antennas, you must choose a site for installing a repeater radio, which will create a bridge between the radio antennas.

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. For more information, see Antennas (page 84).

Consider drawing up your network plans on paper. As part of the drawing, you should assign a logical name to each radio. You can use these names later when configuring the radios in the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility.

As part of your planning, you might want to conduct a site survey. ProSoft Technology can perform this survey, you can do it yourself, or you can hire a surveyor.

Protect radios from direct exposure to weather, and provide an adequate, stable power source. Make sure that your plan complies with the radio’s power requirements (page 82) and c able specif ications (page 84).

Important: Radios and antennas must be located at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from personnel.

1.6.1 Installation Questions

Answer the following questions to make your installation easier, and to familiarize yourself with your system and what you want to do.

How many radios in your network? Master ID Repeater ID Client ID Locations Is there a Line of Sight between them? Selected the appropriate antennas for

your network?

1.6.2 ProSoft Wireless Designer

ProSoft Wireless Designer simplifies the task of specifying a ProSoft Wireless installation, and provides a variety of views containing an accurate description of each site in a wireless network, including

 Visual diagram of site layout  Location (latitude/longitude, based on GPS coordinates)  Radio type, frequency range, and country-specific channel and power

requirements  Length, type and estimated signal loss for cables

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 Required accessories, including lightning protection, cable adaptors and

antennas

 Complete parts list Use ProSoft Wireless Designer when conducting a site audit for a customer, and

then provide the customer with a complete list of components and a detailed description for each site and link. Customers can use this information to understand and visualize their network, and provide necessary information for technical support and maintenance.

Functional Specifications

 Contains a database of all currently available RadioLinx radios, antennas,

cables, connectors and accessories

 Exports Parts List, Site and Link Details, and W izard settings into a variety of

common file formats, for import into applications such as spreadsheets, databases and word processors

 Checks wireless link feasibility based on path length and recommended

accessories

 Predicts signal strength based on distance, local regulations and hardware

choices

 Fully documents your ProSoft Wireless network plan

1.6.3 Planning the Physical Installation

A network’s performance is impacted by attributes specific to the installation site. Take the following into consideration, where possible, to maximize network installation:

 Protect radios from direct exposure to weather  Provide an adequate and stable power source to the radios  Design the network to use less than 2048 radios (per network)  Place radios within the specified 15 miles of each other  Add repeater to extend distance or where line of sight is limited  Radios or antennas CANNOT be places within 20 cm of where people will be

Though radio frequency communication is reliable, sometimes its performance can be impacted by intangibles. A good network installation plan includes time and resources for performance testing and installation changes.

Test the installation plan (page 24) before the network installation is complete.

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1.7 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. You must install the antenna later, but it is not needed to get started.

IMPORTANT: If possible, you should configure all the radios side by side in an office setting and make sure they link before you try to install them in the field.

To configure the radios in a network:

1 Star t t he IH Browser (page

The PC must have a wired or wireless Ethernet connection configured with a

static or dynamic IP address. 2 Plug in the power cable and Ethernet cable (page 17) to the RLXIB-IESC

radio, wait a moment for the radio to power up, and then examine the radio's

LED display to make sure the radio is working properly. 3 Assig n a temporary IP address: (page 18) Double-click the radio listing in the

RLX-IH Browser. In the next window, click OK to accept the temporary IP

address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 4 Double-click the radio listing again in the RLX-IH Browser to open the Radio

Configuration / Diagnos tic Utility in your web browser. Enter "password"

(lower case, no quotes) in the next window and then click Login.

16) configuration application.

If necessary, you can enter your own password later. For information, see

Change Password (page 55). 5 Set up the master radio first, using the Radio Settings window in the Radio

Configuration / Diagnos tic Utility. 6 Click Apply Changes to save the master radio settings.

To cancel the settings and start over, click the Cancel Changes button before

you click Apply Changes. After they are configured, master radios are

preceded by an "M" in the utility window list.

Note: The text shown in yellow at the bottom of the window indicates the status of changes you have made to the configuration.

 If the text shows "Changes not saved", click Apply Changes to save your settings.  If the text shows "Changes not saved; Will disrupt X s", you can click Apply Changes, however

the network will be disrupted temporarily while the changes are applied. The value of "X"

indicates the number of seconds the network will be offline.

7 Unplug the Ethernet cable from the radio and plug it into the next radio to be

configured.

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8 Set Up a Repeater. 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 71) and click the "Clear" icon (eraser) followed by the "Scan" icon (binoculars). Doubleclick the listing of the next radio to be configured, and configure it as a repeater radio.

9 Save the Radio Configuration. (page 22) Save the repeater radio settings by

clicking Apply Changes at the bottom of the Radio Settings screen. Repeat steps 7 through 9 to configure each repeater in the network.

10 After configuring the network and its radios, physically label each radio.

Labeling eliminates confusion about which radios correspond with which radio configurations in the software. You should identify the radio's name, network SSID, and IP address, if set.

11 Install the radios and antennas (page 23). The remainder of the topics in this section describe each of these steps in more

detail.

1.7.1 Start IH Browser

1 Click the START button, and then navigate to PROGRAMS / PROSOFT

TECHNOLOGY

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2 Click to start RADIOLINX IH BROWSER.

The window lists all the radios your computer can access. The MAC ID number is essentially the serial number of the radio; this number is also printed on the side of the radio. If a radio listing does not appear in the window, select Scan from the File menu. If you still do not see a radio listing, see Troubleshooting.

1.7.2 Plug In the Cables

You can configure the RLXIB-IESC 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. Use the Ethernet cable to configure the radio for the first time.

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. The front panel LEDs will illuminate after approximately two seconds. The entire startup procedure can take up to 30 seconds.

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After the startup procedure has completed successfully, the Power LED should be green, meaning that the radio has power. The Ethernet LED should also be green, meaning that the Ethernet connection is working. The RF Transmit and RF Receive LEDs should blink.

For information on making connections, see Radio Power Requirements (page

82) and Cable Specifications (page 84).

1.7.3 Detecting the Radio

After the radio has completed its startup procedure, the radio will appear in the IH Browser window.

Tip: If a radio listing does not appear in the window, open the File menu and choose Scan. If you still do not see a radio listing, refer to Diagnostics and troubleshooting (page 28) in the RLXIB User Guide.

1.7.4 Assign a Temporary IP Address

You need the IP address to log into the Radio Configuration/Diagnostic Utility and configure the radio settings. If the radio is connected to a network with a DHCP server, the radio may already have an IP address assigned to it.

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 31) to assign a permanent IP address.

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To assign a temporary IP Address

1 I n IH Browser, click to select the radio.

2 O pen the Operations menu, and choose Assign IP. This action opens the

Assign Temporary IP Address dialog box.

3 Select one of the unused IP addresses, and then click OK. For information, see Radio Access settings (page 52).

1.7.5 Set Up the Client Radio

To configure the radio, double click on the radio (Radio1) in the IH Browser window. This action opens a web browser (for example Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox) and loads the IH Radio’s web configuration interface.

Important: The radio configuration is protected by a login password. The default password for the radio is "password" (lower case, no quotes). To prevent unauthorized access to the radio configuration, you should change the password when you have finished the initial configuration.

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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.

Client mode is a special mode in the radio that allows a user to connect an Ethernet device to a wireless network through any 802.11a, b or g access point. Any Ethernet device that has an RJ45 Ethernet port can, in effect, be transformed into an 802.11a, b or g wireless client by attaching the radio. Only a single device can be connected to the radio in client mode. Do not connect to more than one Ethernet device (using a switch or hub).

Client radios are preceded by a 'C' in the list of radios in the RLX-IH Browser. To configure a Client radio, make the following changes to the web configuration

form:

Radio Network Settings

 Radio Name: Enter a unique name for the radio.  Network SSID: Assign a network name (SSID) of up to 32 characters. The

radio uses this name in all network references. All radios in a network must have the same SSID.

 To connect a device to a radio in client mode, try programming the radio’s

client mode using the Auto setting. To test whether the Auto setting will work:

a Connect the cable between the device and the radio. b Turn ON the radio power, or cycle the power if the radio is already on. c T urn 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.

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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. Click the Specify

radio button, determine the MAC ID of the Ethernet device, and type the ID

into the Client MAC field.

Security Settings

 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.  WPA phrase: To use WPA encryption on packets sent between the radios,

select WPA in the Encryption Type field. Next, in the WPA phrase field, enter

a pass phrase of between eight and 63 normal keyboard characters. This

phrase automatically generates an encryption key of 128 hexadecimal

characters. The default pass phrase is "passphrase" (lower case, no quotes).

For more information on encryption, see Security settings. Because you must assign the same Network SSID and WPA phrase to the

repeater radios later in this procedure, you should write down the settings.

Note: Network SSID and WPA phrase are both case-sensitive.

Network SSID:_________________ WPA phrase:__________________

Radio Access Settings

If a DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) server is configured on your local area network, the DHCP server can assign IP addresses automatically.

If you prefer to assign a Static (Fixed) IP address, select "Use the following IP address", and then enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway in the Radio Access Settings area of the IH Radio web configuration form.

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.

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1.7.6 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.

1.8 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

26). After a repeater is configured, you can unplug the Ethernet cable from it.

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In This Chapter

 Connecting antennas

 Test the Network Installation Plan ......................................................... 24

............................................................................ 24

If possible, you should configure all the radios side by side in an office setting and make sure they link before you install them in the field. If feasible, it would be even better if you could set up the entire system in the office and make sure your equipment communicates properly through the radio network.

Important: If the radios are close enough to each other that their received signal strength is greater than -40dBm, performance may be degraded. Disconnect antennas from radios during bench testing, or move the radios further apart from each other. Tip: To make it easier to physically identify the radios you are configuring, apply a label to each radio indicating the radio name and IP address.

After you have configured each radio using IH Browser and the web configuration form, you can install the radios and test their performance. Install the radios in their proposed permanent locations, then temporarily place each radio’s antenna near its proposed mounting location. 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.

To see how a radio is linked in the network, make sure that the radio is connected to a PC, 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

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way the radios are linked. A radio that is not linked to a parent will show as a circle outlined by a flashing dashed red line. It may be near the bottom of the window, so scroll down to view all available radios. To change how radios link to the network, see Parent Link settings (page 43).

Refer to Improve Signal Quality (page 29) for more information on overcoming poor connectivity.

2.1 Connecting antennas

Each radio must have an antenna connected to the Main antenna port on the RLXIB radio; without an antenna for each radio, the network will not function.

All antennas for radios that communicate directly with each other should be mounted so they have the same antenna polarity. Small antennas with a reversepolarity SMA connector can be mounted directly on the radio. Screw the antenna onto the antenna port connector until it is snug.

Larger antennas and antennas that do not have a reverse-gender SMA connector must be mounted separately and connected to the radio using a coaxial antenna cable. Because the antenna cable attenuates the RF signal, use an antenna cable length that is no longer than necessary to ensure optimum performance.

Important: If the radio is to be used in a hazardous location, the radio must be mounted in an enclosure approved for hazardous locations. The radio requires a separate cable connection to the SMA connector that leads to an internal antenna.

2.2 Test the Network Installation Plan

Test proposed installations before the installation is finalized. After the network has been configured (page 15) and the radios have been

configured (page 31):

 install the Master radio in its proposed permanent location (page 14)  cable the Configuration PC to the Master radio  place the Remote radios in their proposed locations  temporarily place each radio’s antenna near its proposed mounting location.

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 Remote radio’s signal strength as displayed on the Configuration PC.

To improve the signal quality of each Remote’s communication:

 increase the height of the antenna’s placement  use higher-gain antennas  increase the radio’s transmission power, cable the radio to the Configuration

PC, and reconfigure it

 select a new location for the Remote radio and/or its antenna  decrease the length of antenna cable  determine and resolve sources of "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

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In This Chapter

 Diagnostics

 Check the Ethernet cable ...................................................................... 26

 LED display ........................................................................................... 26

 Retrieve the default password ............................................................... 27

 Troubleshoot RLX-IH Browser error messages ..................................... 28

 Troubleshoot missing radios .................................................................. 28

 Improve signal quality ............................................................................ 29

............................................................................................ 25

Use the program’s diagnostic and signal strength settings at the top of the Radio Settings window to make sure the network is working properly.

 Signal Strength graph: This setting graphically shows the radio’s signal

strength. The graph will show the word Master if a master radio is selected.

The graph will show the word Scanning if the radio is scanning to find another

radio to which to connect. If the radio is not connected to a network and not

currently scanning, the graph will show the words Not connected.  Update readings every: If you want to update the diagnostic readings

according to a particular interval, specify the interval (in seconds) in this field.  Read-only fields that appear with the diagnostic settings.

You can perform the following troubleshooting routines:

 Check the Ethernet cable (page 26)  Retrieve the default password (page 27)

For more troubleshooting information, go to the ProSoft Technology web site at www.prosoft-technology.com

3.1 Diagnostics

The Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility (the web configuration form for the radio) provides information that can help you troubleshoot problems with the radio.

Use the program’s diagnostic and signal strength settings at the top of the Radio Settings window to make sure the network is working properly.

Signal Strength graph: This setting graphically shows the radio’s signal strength.

 The graph will show the word Master if a master radio is selected.  The graph will show the word Scanning if the radio is scanning to find

another radio to which to connect.  If the radio is not connected to a network and not currently scanning, the

graph will show the words Not connected.

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Update every: If you want to update the diagnostic readings according to a particular time interval, specify the interval (in seconds) in this field. After entering the new value, press Enter only if you want to save the new value; press Tab or click elsewhere to use the new value temporarily.

The following configuration forms in the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility provide information about current radio operation:

 Address table (page 37)  Port status (page 39)  Available Parents  Read-only fields

The following topics describe troubleshooting routines:

 Check the Ethernet cable (page 26)  Retrieve the default password (page 27)  Troubleshoot RLX-IH Browser error messages (page 28)  Troubleshoot missing radios in the RLX-IH Browser (page 28)

For more troubleshooting information, visit the ProSoft web site at www.prosoft-technology.com

3.2 Check the Ethernet cable

If you connect a radio and the Ethernet LED does not light on the radio, there may be a problem with the Ethernet cable. Verify that the cable is plugged into the radio at one end, and to an Ethernet hub or a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet switch at the other end.

Note: The RLXIB-IESC radio auto-detects the Ethernet connection type, and does not require a crossover cable for direct connection to a PC.

3.3 LED display

The RLXIB-IESC fr ont panel includes a set of LEDs that indicate the radio’s status:

LED Description

Power This green LED indicates that the radio has power. RF Transmit This yellow LED indicates RF transmission. RF Receive This green LED indicates RF reception. Serial If this green LED is lit, the serial cable is connected. If this LED is flashing, a

serial packet is being transmitted or received (The serial port is not available in the first release of the radio).

Ethernet If this green LED is lit, the Ethernet cable is connected. If this LED is flashing, an

Ethernet packet is being transmitted or received.

Signal Strength If only one of these three LEDs is lit, then the radio is linked. If two LEDs are lit,

the radio’s signal strength is fair. If all three LEDs are lit, the sign al strength is good.

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If a radio is configured as a master, the middle light of the three Signal Strength LEDs will always be on, and the bottom Signal Strength LED will always be off. The top LED on the master will flash if any radios are linked to this master.

After you first plug in the power cable and Ethernet cable to the radio, the Power/Status LED should be green, meaning that the radio has power. If the Ethernet LED is green, then the Ethernet connection is working. The RF Transmit and RF Receive LEDs should blink.

All three LEDs will blink just after the radio links to the Master’s signal but before it has been fully authenticated. Normally you will see this last only a few seconds. If it lasts longer or never turns solid it usually means the encryption keys are not correct.

3.4 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. To retrieve the default password and return the radio to its default settings, follow these steps:

1 T urn off power to the radio. 2 Locat e the reset button hole, located to the left of the power connector.

3 I nsert the end of a paperclip or similar device into the hole to press the reset

button.

4 T urn on power to the radio, and hold down the reset button for 30 seconds. 5 T he radio will be reset to its default settings, including the password. You

should now be able to log in using the default password, which is "password".

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3.5 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.

To correct this error, Confirm that your PC has at least one active network (LAN) connection; it could be a wired Ethernet connection or a wireless 802.11 connection. One way to determine if your network connections are active is to look in the system tray in the lower-right corner of your desktop. The two-PC icon indicates a connection and the icon with a red X indicates an inactive connection. If no connections are visible in the system tray, check Network Connections in the Control Panel.

Confirm that the network connection has a valid IP address. Your network connection might need to have a static IP address assigned to it. Check the IP address of your network connection to determine that one has been assigned.

3.6 Troubleshoot missing radios

If radios are not visible in the RLX-IH Browser, try the following:  First, click the Scan button again. Scans are sent as broadcast messages,

which can be dropped in RF connections, requiring the user to scan again.

 Second, make sure that the firewall is not activated on your PC (This is most

common in Windows XP). Open the Network connections folder in your Windows Control Panel, then open the Local Area Connection Properties window and verify that the check box under 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.

 If you are in topological view, any unlinked radios may be at the bottom of the

window. Scroll down to see all radios. If you still cannot see radios with the RLX-IH Browser, call technical support.

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3.7 Improve signal quality

If you need to improve a radio’s signal quality, try the following steps:

 Adjust the direction of the high-gain antennas.  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.  Determine and resolve sources of interfering electrical noise.  Add a repeater between radios that are not communicating.

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4 Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility

In This Chapter

 Radio Status

 Radio Network settings.......................................................................... 42

 Security settings .................................................................................... 50

 Radio access settings ........................................................................... 52

 Apply Changes ...................................................................................... 56

 Cancel Changes .................................................................................... 56

 Factory Defaults .................................................................................... 56

.......................................................................................... 35

The RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot radio has a built-in Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility (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.

You can use a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox on your network-enabled desktop computer, laptop or Personal Data Assistant (PDA) to monitor and change the settings within the RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot radio.

To open the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility

1 I n the RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser, select the radio to configure from

the list view or topography view, and then click the right mouse button to

open a shortcut menu. 2 O n the shortcut menu, choose Connect. The Radio Configuration / Diagnostic

Utility will open in your web browser.

Or,

Double-click the selected radio to launch the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic

Utility.

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You can also open the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility directly from your web browser.

Important: Your desktop computer, laptop, or PDA must be connected to the same network as the RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot radio.

1 O pen your web browser. 2 I n the address bar, type "

and then click the "Go" button. For example,

http://192.168.6.10

Read-Only fields

Some of the fields on the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility form are readonly, meaning that the content of the field is provided for information only, and cannot be directly modified. Notice also that depending on the way the radio is configured, some fields and buttons may be unavailable because they do not affect the configuration you have selected. 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 item in the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility.  To view a brief help message about any field on the screen, move your

mouse pointer over the field, or use the [Tab] key, and refer to the text that appears at the bottom of the screen.

http://", followed by the IP address for the radio,

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 To view more help about the selected field, click the field name. This action

opens a help page in a new browser window.

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 To view the complete online documentation for your RLXIB-IESC Radio, click

the browser window. Use the Contents, Index and Search tabs in the left frame to navigate the help system.

button. This action opens the online documentation in a new

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4.1 Radio Status

The following fields appear in the status area at the top of the Radio Configuration window.

Use the settings in the Radio Status panel to view the current settings for this radio.

Field Description

Radio Name The name of the selected radio. Radio MAC The MAC address of the selected radio. The MAC ID is also printed on

Firmware The version of firmware currently installed. All radios on the network

Update every This value in seconds controls how often the web configuration form

Up Time The length of time the radio has operated since the last system power-

Signal Strength Strength of the signal from the Parent radio. Parent MAC The MAC address of the parent radio to which the selected radio is

Branch Length The number of RF links from the radio to the master radio. # Radios Linked The number of other radios that are linked to this radio. Link Time The length of time the radio has been continuously connected to a

Available Parents Click this button to view the list of Access Points (Parents) from which

Address Table Click this button to view a list of MAC addresses for devices entered in

Port Status Click this button to view spanning tree status of each switch port, for RF

the side of the radio.

must have the same firmware versions installed. For more information on firmware versions, refer to Update firmware (page 62).

automatically refreshes. To change the value temporarily, enter the new value and press the [Tab] key. To change the value permanently, enter the new value and press the [Enter] key.

up or last system reset.

linked.

parent radio.

this radio can detect beacons. This button is only available when the radio type is Repeater.

the radio’s address table.

ports and the RJ45 (Ethernet) port.

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Description

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4.1.1 Available Parents

This page opens when you click the Available Parents button on the Radio Configuration Form.

Note: This form is not available when the radio type is Master.

This page is helpful for viewing:  Possible parents for a repeater. The current parent should normally be the

radio with the lowest cost and a matching SSID.

 Other 802.11 networks in the area.

Only Show Same SSID Select (check) this box to restrict the list of available parents to those

with the same SSID as the radio you are configuring.

Refresh Click this button to re-scan the network and update the devices in the

list. Mac ID A unique hexadecimal number that identifies any Ethernet device. SSID Network Name (Service Set Identifier). Channel The radio channel on which the device is transmitting. The channel list

indicates the channel number as well as the frequency (2.4 gHz or 5

gHz).

Important: The RadioLinx RLXIB radio is supplied with a dual-band

antenna that supports both frequency ranges. If you use a different

antenna with the RLXIB radio, you must choose a channel and

frequency range supported by the antenna.

RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication. Security The encryption type enabled for the device. Speed The IEEE 802.11 connection speed (a, b, or g). The RadioLinx RLXIB

radio supports all three 802.11 connection speeds. Cost Parent selection cost. Age The length of time (in seconds) since the radio last saw a packet from

this MAC address Hops The number of hops to the Master. A value of 0 (zero) is shown for

non-ProSoft d evices.

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This list contains both 802.11 devices that are part of the same SSID as the RLXIB itself (for example, "Minerals") as well as devices that belong to different SSIDs (for example, "Network1" and "ProSoftInternal"). This list is updated continuously and can be used for many purposes.

The IH radio updates this list with each 802.11 packet that is received, whether from a radio of the same network or one that belongs to another SSID. It can also see radios from other vendors.

Once per second the IH radio evaluates the link it has to its parent to determine if this link is the best parent to use. A cost is calculated for each entry and can be seen in the column labeled "Cost" in the preceding table. The cost calculation is based not only on the strongest signal, but on several other factors to provide optimum network communication.

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4.1.2 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.

Field Description

Radio MAC The MAC address of the selected radio. The MAC ID is also printed on

the side of the radio.

Show Addresses for the Following

Number of Rows to Display

Index Position in the list. Each page shows up to 10 devices. Use the Next

MAC Address The MAC address for the device. Connection The connection type Age (s) The length of time (in seconds) since the radio last saw a packet from

Top Click the Top button to see the top of the table. The radio will display

Next / Prev If the table has more MAC addresses than it can display in the window,

Refresh Click Refresh to update the table.

Use this dropdown list to filter the address list. Options are:

 Devices Out Ethernet Port  Directly Linked Radios/Clients  Devices beyond Direct RF Links

When the table is filtered to show only Directly linked radios/clients, an additional RSSI column is listed, showing the Received Signal Strength from each radio or client linked to the radio.

Use this field to choose how many MAC addresses to display on this page. Use the Next and Prev buttons to scroll through the available MAC addresses.

and Previous buttons to move up and down through the table .

this MAC address

updated data in the table entries.

use the Next and Prev buttons to move up and down through the table.

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4.1.3 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. Above the table, you can see information about the current Spanning Tree, including the MAC address of the "root" device, and the timing parameters that are set for the current Spanning Tree. Each radio can have up to 34 active ports—one Ethernet cable, one parent RF link, and up to 32 child RF links.

The primary reason for creating a Spanning Tree is that it allows you to create fully redundant paths. If any single radio in a redundant path loses its connection, another path still exists, and the connection will be updated and communication restored.

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Field Description

Spanning Tree Protocol: Wireless Ports

Ethernet Port The Spanning Tree Protocol level for the Ethernet port (Rapid STP or

Spanning Tree Root MAC The MAC ID of the root device in the spanning tree. Priority The Spanning Tree device with the lowest-priority value is elected the

Max Age The length of time a port can stay enabled without any new spanning

Hello Time The length of time between the transmission of spanning update

Forward Delay The length of time a port must listen for spanning information before

# Position in the list. Each page shows up to 10 ports. Use the Next and

Connection

State The current Spanning Tree state of the port. Possible states are

Designation The Spanning Tree designation for the branch off the port. Possible

Path Cost The cumulative cost of all wired and wireless links from the port to the

Designated Bridge The next bridge toward the Spanning Tree root for this port. Top Click the Top button to see the top of the table. Next / Prev If the table has more ports than it can display in the window, use the

Refresh Click Refresh to update the table.

The Spanning Tree Protocol level for the wireless port (Rapid STP or STP).

STP).

root of the tree

updates.

packets.

being activated.

Previous buttons to move up and down through the table.

a child radio.

Blocking, Learning, Listening, and Forwarding. Forwarding packets can be transferred.

designations are Root (ports going to the root), Designated (ports going to a branch), or Normal.

Spanning Tree root.

Next and Prev buttons to move up and down through the table.

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The following illustration shows the RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser (page

57) application provided with the radios. Notice it shows the radio named Hermatite_4F, linked to Amethyst_BD. This link is shown with a red dotted line. Also visible is the level of redundancy in their network. Each of the blue lines represents an alternate parent. From this view, you can easily tell how much redundancy exists in their network.

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.

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4.2 Radio Network settings

The following fields appear in the Radio Network Settings area at the left side of the Radio Configuration window.

Use the settings in the Radio Network Settings panel to configure the radios in your network. For more information on using these settings, see Configuring the radios (page 15).

Field Description

Radio Name Assign a unique name to each radio. Network SSID Assign a network name (SSID) of up to 32 characters. The radio uses

this name in all network references. All radios in a network must have the same SSID. SSID names are case-sensitive.

Parent Link settings Click this button to specify how a repeater radio connects to the

network. For information, see Parent Link settings.

Client This is a special mode that allows you to connect an Ethernet device

to any 802.11 a, b or g access point. You would only use this mode in the special event that you wanted to connect a device to another brand access point. For information on setting up a client, see Configuring clients.

Auto / Specify Only choose "specify" if device does not send out any unsolicited

Ethernet packets. Try Auto first.

Client MAC The MAC ID of the device connected to the radio, only if the device

does not advertise its MAC address. Advanced Config Click this button to open the Advanced Settings form. Serial Settings Click this button to open the Serial Settings form.

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4.2.1 Parent Link Settings

This configuration page opens when you click the Parent Link button on the Radio Configuration form.

Field Description

Parent MAC The MAC Address of the radio’s Parent node.

Parent Selection Method

Automatically Choose Best

Parent Branch Length With the branch length setting the IH will choose its parent strictly by

The Automatic Parent Selection algorithm uses a calculation to create a cost for each possible parent radio that it detects.

In the calculation the radio includes,

 RSSI - Stronger signals receive a better cost.  Hop Count - Fewer hops from the Master radio is given preference

and therefore a lower cost

Choose this setting to allow the radio to determine the best parent to select.

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. If Branch Length of 2 is chosen, the IH will link only to an IH that is linked to the Master radio, and so on.

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entry and so on.

When the signal from a parent reaches a high enough value, a stronger signal will not improve the quality of the link any further. For signals that possible parent. It will scan the 2.4GHz band only, the 5GHz band only,

fixed rate rather than auto for example if the link to the parent has a low

parent (see Max Data Rate). So use these two controls in conjunction if

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Field Description

Preferred Parent With the preferred parent setting the IH radio will select its parent from

a list of possible parents specified by the user. The user can list up to eight radios to choose from.

 Best in List

When Best in List is selected the IH will select its parent using the "Automatic Parent Selection" algorithm, but it will limit the selection to the list of radios in the list. Therefore, the radio in the list with t he lowest cost according to the algorithm will be chosen as its parent.

 Follow List Priority

When Follow List Priority is chosen the IH will select its parent from the list giving preference to the 1st entry followed by the 2nd

Parent Selection Parameters

Signal Strength Threshold

are above that threshold, only fewer hops from the M aster gi v e preference. You can adjust that threshold here.

Bands This setting controls which bands a Repeater will scan to look for a

or both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.

Rate to Parent The default setting is auto which allows the radio to select the best rate

to use to the parent radio, and adapt over time. You might specify a signal strength in which case fixing a lower rate can improve

performance. The actual rate used between this radio and its parent is the lower value of this setting and the Max Data Rate setting in the

desired to tailor the rate of each parent link. Save Saves your changes and updates the radio configuration. Cancel Discards your changes without updating the radio configuration.

When you save a selection and return to the Radio Network Settings panel, notice that your selection is indicated under the Parent Link button.

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.

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Once per second the RLXIB-IESC radio evaluates the link it has to its parent to determine if this link is the best parent to use. A cost is calculated for each entry and can be seen in the column labeled "Cost" in the preceding table. The cost calculation is based not only on the strongest signal, but on several other factors to provide optimum network communication.

Prioritized Parent Selection

If you need more control than the automatic algorithm allows, you can also define a priority list of parents for the IH Radio to choose.

Prioritized Parent by Branch Length

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. If Branch Length of 2 is chosen, the IH will link only to an IH that is linked to the Master radio, and so on.

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Prioritized Parent by Preferred Parent List

With Preferred Parent, the IH radio will select its parent from a list of possible parents that you specify. You can list up to eight radios to choose from.

 Best in List

The IH will select its parent using the "Automatic Parent Selection" algorithm described above but it will limit the selection to the radios in the list. The radio in the list with the lowest cost according to the algorithm will be chosen as its parent.

 Follow List Priority

The IH will select its parent from the list giving preference to the first entry, followed by the second entry, and so on.

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4.2.2 Advanced Settings

This configuration page opens when you click the Advanced Configuration button on the Radio Configuration form.

It is important to allow many industrial protocols to communicate properly over the RLXIB-IESC radios. The standard 802.11 AP operation for transmitting broadcast messages is to accumulate them and transmit them only on specific time intervals. This allows clients that are in power-save mode to wake up at the synchronized time interval and receive the broadcast packets. However, the power-save mode is rarely used in industrial networks. Additionally, many industrial protocols utilize multicast traffic, which is sent as broadcast messages over the wireless network. By enabling immediate broadcasting, these multicast messages are not delayed by the wait for the next time interval to occur before they can be transmitted. This results in improved network performance.

The settings on this form also allow you to configure the transmission rate and broadcast mode to optimize this radio's use on an industrial network.

Field Description

Max Data Rate The maximum data transmission rate, in megabits per second, for this

radio. Available settings range from 1 to 54.

Max Basic Rate In addition to the Data Rate setting which controls generic data traffic,

the Basic Rate setting adjusts the rate at which control packets such as Beacons and Acks are sent at as well as packets that need to go to the whole network such as Broadcasts. Because these packets are intended for the whole network, the Max Basic Rate setting of the Master is advertised to each of the radios in the network through Beacons. Each radio, other than the Master, then inherits the Max Basic Rate setting of the Master. Therefore the setting only needs to be made in the Master radio. The setting in each of the other radios is disregarded.

Immediate Broadcasting Forward multicast traffic immediately, rather than waiting for specific

time intervals.

Block General Probe Requests

Range The Range setting allows the radios to account for round trip delays.

Do not respond to general probe requests that are not specific to the radio's SSID.

The Range settings should be the same in all radios in the network and should be at least large enough to account for the length of any links. However, increasing the Range beyond what is necessary can cause a slight decrease in throughput.

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Field Description

TX Power This sets the output power of the radio. Save Saves your changes and updates the radio configuration. Cancel Discards your changes without updating the radio configuration.

4.2.3 Serial Port Settings

This configuration page opens when you click the Serial Settings button on the Radio Configuration form.

Use this page to configure the way serial data packets are encapsulated and transmitted over an Ethernet network.

Field Description

Serial Encapsulation Mode

None: No serial data encapsulation. UDP: In UDP mode, programs on networked computers can be used

to send short messages or Datagrams. Once enabled, the serial port will be used to transmit and receive packets.

NOTE: In UDP mode if a multicast group address is entered in this field then packets are sent to that address.

TCP Server: In TCP Server mode, only connections from this address will be accepted. Once the session is established, the serial port is enabled to transmit and receive packets.

NOTE: To accept connections from any IP address the field should be set to 0.0.0.0.

TCP Client: In TCP Client mode, a TCP connection will be established with this address.

When the session is established, the serial port is enabled to transmit and receive packets.

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Field Description

Single IP Address Enter the IP Address or URL of the radio that should receive

encapsulated serial protocol packets.

Range of IP Addresses Enter up to 4 IP Address ranges for radios that should receive

encapsulated serial protocol packets.

Remote Port Number Enter the remote UDP port number to use for encapsulated serial data

transmission.

Local Port Number Enter the local UDP port number to use for encapsulated serial data

transmission.

Delineation Method

EOL Delineator This field is available when the selected Delineation Method is

EOL Time Gap This field is available when the selected Delineation Method is Time

Packet Rate (millis econds) This parameter sets the minimum time gap that will be interpreted as

Baud Rate Select the baud rate from the dropdown list. The baud rate on the

Data Bits Select the number of data bits (5, 6, 7 or 8) from the dropdown list.

Parity

None: All data received between packet delineation events is sent to the remote node in a single network frame.

Time Gap: The minimum time gap between characters that is to be interpreted as a delineator for a packet. Configure this value in the EOL Time Gap field.

Character: The particular character sequence in the stream of characters that indicates the delineator for the packet. Configure this value in the EOL Delineator field.

Character. Choose the type of delineator to use from the dropdown list:

Available delineation types are:

Type Decimal Hex Description

Use Text Any string of characters CR 13 0D Carriage Return ESC 27 1B Escape LF 10 0A Line Feed (New Line / nl) Null 00 00 Null Spacebar 32 20 Space Tab 09 09 Horizontal Tab

Gap; This value configures the length of time in milliseconds that must elapse after a character is received (from the local attached device) before that character marks the end of a packet.

NOTE: the smallest value this field can be set to will be limited by the device and is platform dependent.

an inter-packet space. When detected the characters received up to that point will constitute a single packet and will be sent to the remote node. Units: microseconds. Values: 1,000 to 500,000.

radio must match the baud rate on the connected serial device.

The data bits on the radio must match the data bits on the connected serial device.

parity on the radio must match the parity on the connected serial device.

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Field Description

Flow Control Select the flow control (handshaking) mode (None or Hardware) from

the dropdown list. The handshaking mode on the radio must match the handshaking mode on the connected serial device.

Stop Bits Select the number of stop bits (1 or 2) from the dropdown list. The stop

bits on the radio must match the stop bits on the connected serial

device. Save Saves your changes and updates the radio configuration. Cancel Discards your changes without updating the radio configuration.

4.3 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 51) WPA-AES is the preferred encryption method. It contains the latest

updates to the 802.11 standards for best security. However, some

legacy devices do not yet support these updates. Therefore, you can

choose combinations of legacy methods.

Available encryption types are:

 None (not recommended)

 WPA-AES - Latest security setting using WPA (pre-shared key)

authentication and AES encryption.

 WPA-TKIP - Security setting using WPA (pre-shared key)

authentication and TKIP encryption.

 WEP128 - Legacy security setting using a 128-bit key and WEP

encryption.

 WEP64 - Legacy security setting using a 64-bit key and WEP

encryption.

WPA phrase (page 51) Enter a WPA pass phrase of between eight and 63 normal keyboard

characters. WEP key (page 51) Enter five normal text characters in the WEP key field

The following topics describe each security setting in more detail.

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4.3.1 Encryption type

The preferred encryption type is WPA (WiFi Protected Access). You should only select WEP (wired equivalency protocol) for use with an older client radio that only has WEP encryption. For compatibility with clients that do not support WPA, you can select WPA+WEP128 (bits) or WPA+WEP64 (bits) as the encryption type. Then the older clients can connect to an access point using the WEP setting, but new clients will use WPA and the RLXIB-IESC radios will still use WPA among themselves.

IMPORTANT: If WPA+WEP is selected, some clients using WPA might not be able to connect unless you use a WEP key other than number 1, due to limitations in these clients. In such cases, you should set a WEP key other than key 1 and set this same key in all clients that are using WEP. See WEP key (page 51).

WEP is the original security protocol used by 802.11 networks, but W PA offers better protection against attacks, for several reasons: WPA distances the encryption key from the actual data by performing several algorithms to the key before generating the encrypted data, it performs dynamic key management by changing keys frequently, and it performs message integrity checks to prevent forgery and replay.

You can also select WEP 128, WEP 64, or None (no encryption) as the encryption type, but none of these settings are recommended.

Note: If an RLXIB-IESC 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. Likewise, an RLXIB-IESC in client mode with WPA+WEP selected will not connect to an access point with WEP only selected.

4.3.2 WPA phrase

To use WPA encryption on packets sent between the radios, enter a WPA pass phrase of between eight and 63 normal keyboard characters. This phrase automatically generates an encryption key of 128 hexadecimal characters. This field is only available if you select WPA as the encryption type.

The default WPA-AES Phrase when a module ships is 'passphrase'.

4.3.3 WEP key

A key is a set of hexadecimal (hex) or ASCII characters used to encrypt data. This field is only available if you select WEP as the encryption type. Write down your WEP encryption key as you create it, because you must enter the same key on your client.

To cre ate a 64-bit WEP key, enter five normal text characters in the WEP key field, which converts the characters automatically to 10 hex digits. Alternatively, you can enter 10 hex digits (0 to 9, a to f, A to F) directly in the WEP key field. To create a 128-bit key, enter 13 normal text characters, which convert to 26 hex digits, or enter 26 hex digits (0 to 9, a to f, A to F) directly.

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Note: Clients often support more than one WEP key. Packets received can be decrypted using any one of the keys if programmed, but packets are always transmitted with the "default" WEP key number. If you set a transmit key number on the RLXIB-IESC, 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.

Programming more than one key on the RLXIB-IESC requires setting the key number to the key you want to program, entering the key, and saving your changes. Repeat these steps for each key you want to program, saving after each one; finally, change to the desired transmit key number if necessary and save again (If "****" remains in the key field, the previously programmed key will not be changed when changes are applied)

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4.4 Radio access settings

The following fields appear in the Security Settings area on the right side of the Radio Configuration window.

In order to configure or diagnose a radio using its built-in Web serve r or SNMP agent, both your computer and the radio must have IP addresses, and these IP addresses must be on the same subnetwork. An IP address is only needed so you can configure the radio and view its diagnostic settings. Otherwise, the address is unnecessary.

Field Description

Obtain IP address - DHCP Select this option to allow the radio to obtain its IP address from a

DHCP server.

Use the following IP address

IP Address Enter an IP address that will not interfere with any other devices on the

Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your Network Administrator. Default Gateway Enter the Default Gateway address provided by your Network

Primary DNS Enter the Primary DNS address provided by your Network

Secondary DNS Enter the Secondary DNS address provided by your Network

SNMP button Click this button to open the SNMP (Simple Network Management

DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) is a service provided by a server (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. RLXIB-IESC radios support DHCP; by default, they attempt to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.

Select this option to specify a Static IP address to the radio. Enter the IP address information in the following fields.

network. Request a block of IP addresses you can use from your Network Administrator.

Administrator.

Protocol) Agent settings form. Use this form to configure access to radio network settings through an SNMP agent.

default password is "password". You should change this password, and keep a record of it in a safe place, to protect the radio from being reconfigured by unauthorized users.

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If a DHCP server is not available, the radio will not be able to acquire an IP address automatically, therefore you must assign an IP address, subnet mask and default gateway to the radio so that it can communicate on the network.

You can also assign a Static (fixed or permanent) IP address to the radio to make it easier to identify and configure the radio. Static IP addresses are particularly useful when configuring radios to serve as Access Points, or for radios that must be accessible through a firewall.

A detailed discussion of TCP/IP networking is beyond the scope of this manual. Refer to the following Microsoft knowledgebase article for more information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/164015

4.4.1 SNMP Agent settings

This configuration page opens when you click the SNMP button on the Radio Configuration form.

SNMP is a network management protocol that is often used with TCP/IP and Ethernet. As an alternative to using the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility, you can change radio settings and view diagnostics in an SNMP manager application, if necessary.

Enable Click this button to enable the following SNMP Agent settings. Allow Any Manager Select this option to allow any user to change the radio settings from

any computer using SNMP. Allow IP Select this setting to restrict access to an SNMP manager with a

particular IP address, then enter the IP address in the Allow IP field. Community String Enter a "community string" (essentially a password) that a manager

must use to access the radio’s SNMP agent. Permission Select the permission level to assign to this radio. Read only An SNMP Agent can view but cannot modify radio settings. Read/Write An SNMP Agent can view and modify radio settings. Save Saves your changes and updates the radio configuration. Cancel Discards your changes without updating the radio configuration.

The RLXIB-IESC 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)

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It also supports a selection of standard SNMP traps, including Cold Start, which is sent when the radio initializes.

4.4.2 Change password

This configuration page opens when you click the Login Password button on the Radio Configuration form.

Field Description

Old Enter the current password in this field. The default password is

"password" (lower case, no quotes). This entry must exactly match the

current password, otherwise the change will be rejected. New Enter the new password in this field. Passwords are case sensitive. Repeat Confirm the new password in this field. This entry must exactly match

the password you entered in the "New" field, otherwise the change will

be rejected. Save Saves your changes and updates the radio configuration. Cancel Discards your changes without updating the radio configuration.

You can enter any alphanumeric value between one and 31 characters. The password is case-sensitive.

If you forget your password, you will be unable to change the radio settings. To get the default password again, see Troubleshooting (page 28).

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4.5 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.

4.6 Cancel Changes

Click Cancel Changes to discard any settings you made during this session.

Note: This button only applies to changes made in the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic window. Changes made to individual configuration forms (for example, Spanning Tree, Parent Link, and SNMP Agent settings) take effect when you click the Save button on each of those forms.

4.7 Factory Defaults

Click the Factory Defaults button to reset the radio to the default settings.

Important: This action discards all your radio configuration settings.

You will be prompted to confirm this action before it takes effect.

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5 RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser

In This Chapter

 Primary radio functions

 File Menu ............................................................................................... 59

 Operations Menu ................................................................................... 61

 Dialogs Menu ........................................................................................ 65

 View Menu ............................................................................................. 71

 Help Menu ............................................................................................. 78

.......................................................................... 58

The RLX-IH Browser allows you to find any radios connected to your network, see some of their basic settings, and change the IP address so you can access the radio’s Web page. For more information, see Primary radio functions (page

58). 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 60) button in the tool bar or select Scan from the File menu.

The preceding illustration shows the List View. Refer to Topology view to see alternate views.

To clear all the radios from the list, click the Erase button in the tool bar or select Clear from the File menu. You can then refresh the list by clicking Scan.

If you have trouble viewing radios in the RLX-IH Browser, see Troubleshoot missing radios (page 28).

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5.1 Primary radio functions

You can perform the following primary functions on any radio in the list by rightclicking the radio name.

Connect (page 61): Log in to the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility to configure a radio or check diagnostics.

Assign IP (page 18): Assign a temporary IP address to a radio. Update Firmware (page 62): Update the version of firmware the radio uses. Start Ping Session (page 63): Wireless Clients (page 65): View a list of client radios Ethernet Nodes (page 66) : View a list of wired Ethernet nodes connected to the

network Scan List (page 67): View a list of all the radios detected on the network

(including those from other vendors) Port Table (page 68): Event Log (page 68): Properties (page 69): View the selected radio’s properties. In addition, there are more options in the File menu.

 You can print either a list of the radios' properties or a topology view.  Change how the RLX-IH Browser scans for radios.

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5.2 Fi le Menu

The following commands are available on the File menu:

5.2.1 Scan Setup

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.

In the New address/range fields, you can adjust how the program scans for radios. By default, the program sends a broadcast message to all the radios at the same time, looking for a response. Broadcasts are limited to a local network, and will not be passed through a router. 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.

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5.2.2 Scan

The RLX-IH Browser automatically scans for all active radios on the network at a regular interval, but you can use the Scan command in the File menu to look for active radios at any time.

5.2.3 Clear

This command clears (deletes) all entries from the IH Browser window.

5.2.4 Import

This command imports an XML file created by the Export command in the RadioLinx IH Browser.

5.2.5 Export

This command creates and saves an XML file containing the current configuration and status of all radios discovered by the RadioLinx IH Browser. Use this command under the direction of ProSoft Technical Services, for troubleshooting purposes.

5.2.6 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.

5.2.7 Print

Use this command to print the contents of the RadioLinx IH Browser window. Depending on the view you selected, you can print either a list of the radios' properties, or a topology view.

5.2.8 Print Preview

Displays a preview of the contents of the RadioLinx IH Browser window. You can use this to adjust the placement of elements so that they do not span page boundaries.

5.2.9 Print Setup

Displays the standard Window Print Setup dialog box.

5.2.10 Exit

Closes RadioLinx IH Browser.

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5.3 O perations Menu

The following commands are available on the Operations Menu:

5.3.1 Connect

To connect to the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility and change radio settings, double-click the radio listing in th e RLX-IH Browser after it has been assigned an IP address (either manually or with DHCP). Alternatively, you can select the Connect option in the AP Operations menu. Enter your password to log in to the radio.

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5.3.2 Assign IP

If the radio is connected to a network with a DHCP server, the radio may already have an 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. If necessary, you can enter a particular IP address (see Radio Access settings (page 52)). After an IP address is assigned, you can configure radios through the Radio Configur atio n / Dia gnostic Utility (page 31).

5.3.3 Update Firmware

"Firmware" is the program that runs in the RadioLinx® Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Client that allows it to communicate and exchange data between devices, using the radio as a network connection. Different versions of the firmware communicate with other radios in different ways, and provide different levels of functionality.

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In order for your RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot radio to communicate with other RLXIB-IESC devices, all radios on the network must use the same firmware version.

To change the firmware version of the radio:

1 Star t RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser. 2 O pen the Operations menu, and then choose Update Firmware. 3 Enter the password for the radio. This is the same password you use to log

into the radio from the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility (page 31).

4 Click the Browse button to locate the Image File (firmware version) to update.

Both versions of firmware are available both on the CD that came with in the box with the radio, and at our web site at www.prosoft-technology.com

5 Click Updat e to begin copying the new firmware to the radio. Do not

disconnect the cable or turn off power to the radio during this operation.

5.3.4 Start Ping Session

A Ping Session allows you to run traffic over the radio network between any two computers running the IH Browser. With it the user can monitor their network over time.

To start the ping session, enable "Show Ping Stations" on the View menu, and then highlight one of the other computers visible in the IH Browser. The session then starts automatically and the Ping Results dialog box opens.

This dialog box displays statistics on the minimum, maximum and average latency between two points on the network.

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Ping Options dialog box

The Ping Options dialog box opens when you click the Show Options button on the Ping Results (page parameters, logging options, and response to other stations.

63) dialog box. Use this dialog box to choose ping

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5.4 Di alogs Menu

The Dialogs menu contains the following commands:

5.4.1 Wireless Clients

This dialog box opens when you open the AP Dialogs menu and choose Wireless Clients.

Use this dialog box to see information about wireless clients attached to the radio.

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5.4.2 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. The following illustration shows a list of Ethernet devices (by IP address and MAC ID) attached to the Ethernet port of Tourmaline_14. In addition to the IP and MAC ID it gives an age for each entry, which is the amount of time since a packet has been heard from that device.

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5.4.3 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). This list shows the same information as the Available Parents list in the Radio Configuration / Diagnos tic Utility.

List entries marked with a "*" indicate the entry is an alternate path, which can also be seen if the ‘parents' button is selected in the menu bar (blue lines will link the radio to its alternate parents).

802.11 Access Point Detector

The RLXIB-IESC Radio can be used as an installation tool to analyze the 802.11 environment and provide the user with information on choosing antenna location and channel selection.

By using the table in the radio, you can mount an RLXIB-IESC Radio with its actual antenna and use it to report information on every active 802.11 radio in the area. It will report

 Each 802.11 AP heard including SSID  Actual RSSI from each given in dBm  Channel of each radio

Use this information to help choose a channel that is least utilized, or to select appropriate antenna types and alignments to minimize interference.

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5.4.4 Port Table

This dialog box opens when you open the AP Dialogs menu and choose Port Table.

The port table is a list of all the active ports on the radio. This list shows the same information as the Port status (page 39) list in the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility. Each radio can have up to 34 active ports—one Ethernet cable, one parent RF link, and up to 32 child RF links.

5.4.5 Event Log

The event log allows you to extract a log from the selected radio. The log shows a history of the radio. You can save the event log to a file for troubleshooting purposes.

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Event Filter

The Event Filter dialog box allows you to include or exclude specific event types from the event log.

5.4.6 Properties

This dialog box opens when you select a radio, and then open the AP Dialogs menu and choose Properties.

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To see additional properties, click the More button.

Field Description

Radio Name The name of the selected radio. MAC The physical media access control address for the network interface. IP, Mask, and Gateway The radio’s IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. For

information, see Radio Access settings (page 52).

IP State Indicates whether a radio’s IP address has been set—"Uninit(ialized)" or

"OK".

SSID A name that identifies a wireless network. You assign this name when

you configure the radio. The SSID must be the same for all radios on the same network.

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. Hops The number of wireless connections a radio is from the closest master

radio. Master The MAC address of the selected radio’s master radio. Associations The number of network elements to which a radio has a wireless

connection. Bridges The number of repeaters to which a radio has a wireless connection. Tx and Rx The transmission throughput rate and the received throughput rate.

Both rates are measured in kilobytes per second (KB/s). Software Version and

Boot Version Image The image type can be Primary or Secondary. Compression Indicates whether the radio’s firmware images are compressed or not.

The versions of the radio’s firmware and its boot code.

Ethernet The Ethernet connection status, either Attached or Detached.

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Field Description

Channel The channel that the radio is using, if connected. The channel list

indicates the channel number as well as the frequency (2.4 gHz or 5 gHz).

Important: The RLXIB-IESC radio is supplied with a dual-band antenna that supports both frequency ranges. If you use a different antenna with the RLXIB-IESC radio, you must choose a channel and frequency range supported by the antenna.

Security Indicates the encryption setting on the radio. See Security settings for

information.

5.5 View Menu

The View menu contains the following commands:

5.5.1 Tool Bar

The Tool Bar near the top of the IH Browser window contains buttons to access frequently used commands. Hold the mouse button over each button to view a brief "Tool Tip" explaining the button’s use.

5.5.2 Status Bar

The Status Bar at the bottom of the RLX IH Browser displays additional information about the currently selected menu command or tool bar button. On the right side of the 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.

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5.5.3 List View

List View shows a list of all the connected radios in a grid, arranged similarly to data in a spreadsheet. Resize the window or scroll across to see all of the available columns. Click between column headers and drag to the left or right to resize columns. Click on column headers and drag to the left or right to re-order columns.

Tip: Use the Reset Columns command to restore the column size and order to their default values.

5.5.4 Topology View

To see how radios are connected together in the network, select Topology View from the View menu. The Topology view shows a diagram of the network’s wireless connections. If a radio does not appear in the view, it is not connected to the network. To change the way a radio is linked to the network, connect to it and make changes through its Web page. For information on these settings, see Parent Link settings (page 43).

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In the topology view, you can double-click a radio to log in to the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility and change the radio’s settings. To view a radio’s properties, right-click on a radio representation in the topology view and then select Properties from the resulting menu.

Refer to Topology View key (page 73) for an explanation of the symbols that appear in this view.

Topology View key

For information on other options that appear when you right-click a radio representation, see RLX-IH Browser options (page

Master; always shown at the top

Radio linked to the network

Radio not linked; no parent

57).

An Ethernet connection exists to the radio; does not indicate the number of devices on the connection

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Wireless clients (PCMCIA cards) are linked to this radio; the number of clients linked is indicated by the number of boxes

Signal strength; the width of the line is not calibrated

Alternate parents.

5.5.5 Zoom In

Use the Z

OOM IN command in Topology View to enlarge the size of the items in

the RadioLinx IH Browser window.

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5.5.6 Zoom Out

Use the Z

OOM OUT command in Topology View to to reduce the size of the items

in the RadioLinx IH-Browser window.

5.5.7 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 RadioLinx IH-Browser window.

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5.5.8 Show Ping Stations

Ping Stations are other computers running an instance of RadioLinx IH Browser. To test latency between points on the network, select a ping station, open the Operations menu, and then choose Start Ping Session.

5.5.9 Show Parents

The show parents function allows you to display the possible alternate parents for a repeater graphically in the topology view. The link from the repeater to its current parent will be shown in red. If the repeater can hear other radios in the network, links to those radios will be shown in blue. This gives a graphical representation of the number of alternate paths available to a radio should its parent link go down. A detailed list of each of the alternates can be seen by rightclicking and selecting ‘Scan List'. This list, though, shows not only radios in the same network but also 802.11 radios on other networks.

By selecting All, alternate paths for all repeaters in the network will be shown. By selecting One, alternate paths will be shown only for the one repeater that is currently selected.

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5.5.10 Print Area

Use the Print Area command to show the border around the area of the IH Browser window that you can print using the Print command on the File menu.

5.5.11 Reset Columns

Use the Reset Columns command to restore the column size and order to their default values. You will be prompted to confirm this action.

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5.6 Help Menu

The Help menu contains the following commands:

5.6.1 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.

To view the online help, start the RadioLinx IH Browser, open the Help menu, and then choose Help Topics.

The RadioLinx IH Browser Help System

The RadioLinx IH Browser has an online help system that works like a web browser. Each dialog box has its own page in the help system, which explains each item on the dialog box.

To view the online help, open the Help menu and choose Help Topics. Many help pages have links that lead you to more information if you need it.

Links are always underlined. Use your mouse to click the underlined text to "follow a link" and open a help page with more information.

You can use the Search tab to search for words or phrases inside a help file. The help system shows you a list of help topics that contain the words you typed in the Search field. Click a topic from the list to view the help page.

You can also use the Index button to see an index of keywords. You can type the first few letters of a keyword to jump directly to the part of the index you would like to view. Each keyword is linked to one or more help topics. Click a keyword to see a list of topics, and then click a topic from the list to view the help page.

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5.6.2 About RLX-IH Browser

Use this command to view version information about the RadioLinx IH Browser. You may be asked to provide this information if you contact ProSoft Technical Services.

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6 Reference

In This Chapter

 Product Overview

 Radio hardware ..................................................................................... 82

6.1 Product Overview

The RLXIB-IESC is an industrial high-speed Ethernet radio with Serial Client. 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 Serial client, so any data that you can send over a wired network can also be sent over the radio.

The RLXIB-IESC is cert ified for unlicensed operation in the United States, Canada and Europe at 2.4 and 5 GHz. With an output power of a 50mW (typical) approved high-gain antennas, the radios can achieve distances of 5 miles line-ofsight between them. You can use multiple repeaters to extend this range to far greater distances.

The RLXIB-IESC oper ates in a special client mode that allows connection of any Ethernet device to any existing 802.11 a, b or g access point, regardless of the brand (An example of an 802.11 client is a laptop with a WLAN card)

Note: WiFi is a brand name originally issued by the WiFi Alliance, used to describe the underlying technology of wireless_local area networks (WLAN) based on the IEEE 802.11 specifications.

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A high level of security is inherent with AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption. You also can choose TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), and if necessary add WEP128 or WEP64 (Wired Equivalent Protocol) encryption in addition to 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.

The radio is designed for industrial applications with a metal enclosure, DIN-rail mounting, ISA 12.12.01 Class I Div II safety rating, and shock and vibration tested to IEC 60068.

The RLXIB-IESC is easy to use. Use the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility, which runs in your web browser, to configure the radio; optionally, you can use an SNMP manager for configuration. The radio comes with a utility that runs in Microsoft Windows, 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. You can update firmware at any time from anywhere on the network, even over the wireless link or over the Internet.

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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.

6.2 Radio hardware

The RLXIB-IESC r adio consists of the following components:

1 T wo antenna ports (AUX and MAIN) (page 24) 2 LEDs (page 26) that indicate the status of the radio 3 Ether net and serial cable ports (page 84) 4 Power connection (page 82)

6.2.1 Radio power requirements

The RLXIB-IESC r adio 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 - (DC ground connection). You can use the provided AC-to-DC power supply adapter that is pre-wired with a power connector, or you can use power from another source, for example the power supply for the PLC or the networked devices.

The DC power wires must be less than 3 m to meet regulatory requirements.

Label Connect to... + 10 to 24 VDC — DC Ground

The RLXIB-IESC r adio accepts 802.3af PoE, with an average power draw of less than 6 watts. You can also order an optional DC PoE Injector if AC is not available. The DC power wires must be less than 3 m to meet regulatory requirements.

The radio shall be installed by trained personnel only, as outlined to the installation instructions provided with each radio.

The equipment shall be installed by a qualified installer/electrician. The installer/electrician is responsible for obtaining a secured ground connection between the lug terminal on the surge protector to a verified common ground point using a minimum 18 gauge wire. This must be done when attaching power lines to the radio during installation.

A solid ground connection should be verified using a meter prior to applying power to the radio. Failing to secure a proper ground could result in serious injury or death as a result of a lightning strike.

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Using Power over Ethernet (PoE) to power remote devices has several advantages including:

 "Carrier Class" Power Over Ethernet System.  Power can be supplied over long distances, up to 300 feet.  Power can be available wherever network access is available.  The power supply can be centrally located where it can be attached to an

uninterruptible power supply.

 The user has the ability to easily power on reset the attached equipment from

a remote location.

 There is no need to run additional power cabling to the device as power can

be supplied over the CAT5 Ethernet cable.

 Used for remote mounted radios to save on cost of coax and reduce RF

losses.

 Built-in Ethernet Surge protection to prevent equipment damage.  Overload and Short Circuit protection.

6.2.2 Ethernet Cable Speci f icat io ns

The recommended cable is Category 5 or better. A Category 5 cable has four twisted pairs of wire, which are color-coded and cannot be swapped. The module uses only two of the four pairs.

The Ethernet port on the module is Auto-Sensing. You can use either a standard Ethernet straight-through cable or a crossover cable when connecting the module to an Ethernet hub, a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet switch, or directly to a PC. The module will detect the cable type and use the appropriate pins to send and receive Ethernet signals.

Ethernet cabling is like U.S. telephone cables, except that it has eight conductors. Some hubs have one input that can accept either a straight-through or crossover cable, depending on a switch position. In this case, you must ensure that the switch position and cable type agree.

Refer to Ethernet cable configuration (page 84) for a diagram of how to configure Ethernet cable.

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6.2.3 Ethernet Cable Configuration

Note: The standard connector view shown is color-coded for a straight-through cable.

Crossover cable

RJ-45 PIN RJ-45 PIN 1 Rx+ 3 Tx+ 2 Rx- 6 Tx3 Tx+ 1 Rx+ 6 Tx- 2 Rx-

6.3 Antennas

Straight- through cable

RJ-45 PIN RJ-45 PIN 1 Rx+ 1 Tx+ 2 Rx- 2 Tx3 Tx+ 3 Rx+ 6 Tx- 6 Rx-

When you are ready to connect antennas to the radio, see Connecting antennas (page 24).

You must also consider three important electrical characteristics when selecting antennas:

 Antenna pattern (page 84)  Antenna gain (page 85)  Antenna polarity (page 85)  Antenna location, spacing, and mounting (page 90)

6.3.1 Antenna Pattern

Information between two wireless devices is transferred via electromagnetic energy radiated by one antenna and received by another. The radiated power of most antennas is not uniform in all directions and has varying intensities. The radiated power in various directions is called the pattern of the antenna. Each antenna should be mounted so that its direction of strongest radiation intensity points toward the other antenna or antennas with which it will exchange signals.

Complete antenna patter ns are three-dimensional, although often only a twodimensional slice of the pattern is shown when all the antennas of interest are located in roughly the same horizontal plane, along the ground rather than above or below one another.

A slice taken in a horizontal plane through the center (or looking down on the pattern) is called the azimuth pattern. A view from the side reveals a vertical plane slice called the elevation pattern.

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An antenna pattern with equal or nearly equal intensity in all directions is omnidirectional. In two dimensions, an omnidirectional pattern appears as a circle (in three dimensions, an omnidirectional antenna pattern would be a sphere, but no antenna has true omnidirectional pattern in three dimensions). An antenna is considered omnidirectional if one of its two dimensional patterns, either azimuth or elevation pattern, is omnidirectional.

Beam width is an angular measurement of how strongly the power is concentrated in a particular direction. Beam width is a three dimensional quantity but can be broken into two-dimensional slices just like the antenna pattern. The beam width of an omnidirectional pattern is 360 degrees because the power is equal in all directions.

6.3.2 Antenna Gain

Antenna gain is a measure of how strongly an antenna radiates in its direction of maximum radiation intensity compared to how strong the radiation would be if the same power were applied to an antenna that radiated all of its power equally in all directions. Using the antenna pattern, the gain is the distance to the furthest point on the pattern from the origin. For an omnidirectional pattern, the gain is 1, or equivalently 0 dB. The higher the antenna gain is, the narrower the beamwidth, and vice versa.

The amount of power received by the receiving antenna is proportional to the transmitter power multiplied by the transmit antenna gain, multiplied by the receiving antenna gain. Therefore, the antenna gains and transmitting power can be traded off. For example, doubling one antenna gain has the same effect as doubling the transmitting power. Doubling both antenna gains has the same effect as quadrupling the transmitting power.

6.3.3 Antenna Polarity

Antenna polarization refers to the direction in which the electromagnetic field lines point as energy radiates away from the antenna. In general, the polarization is elliptical. The simplest and most common form of this elliptical polarization is a straight line, or linear polarization. Of the transmitted power that reaches the receiving antenna, only the portion that has the same polarization as the receiving antenna polarization is actually received. For example, if the transmitting antenna polarization is pointed in the vertical direction (vertical polarization, for short), and the receiving antenna also has vertical polarization, the maximum amount of power possible will be received. On the other hand, if the transmit antenna has vertical polarization and the receiving antenna has horizontal polarization, no power should be received. If the two antennas have linear polarizations oriented at 45° to each other, half of the possible maximum power will be received.

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6.3.4 Whip antennas

You can use a 1/2 wave straight whip or 1/2 wave articulating whip (2 dBi) antenna with RLXIB-IESC 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). These antennas do not require a ground plane. Articulating antennas and nonarticulating antennas work in the same way. An articulating antenna bends at the connection.

6.3.5 Collinear array anten nas

A collinear array antenna is typically composed of several linear antennas stacked on top of each other. The more stacked elements it has, the longer it is, and the more gain it has. It is fed in on one end.

The antenna pattern is torroidal. Its azimuthal beamwidth is 360° (omnidirectional). Its vertical beamwidth depends on the number of elements/length, where more elements equal narrower beamwidth. The antenna gain also depends on the number of elements/length, where more elements produce higher gain. Typical gain is 5 to 10 dBi.

The antenna polarity is linear, or parallel to the length of the antenna.

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6.3.6 Yagi Array Antenna

A yagi antenna is composed of an array of linear elements, each parallel to one another and attached perpendicular to and along the length of a metal boom. The feed is attached to only one of the elements. Elements on one side of the fed element are longer and act as reflectors; elements on the other side are shorter and act as directors. This causes the antenna to radiate in a beam out of the end with the shorter elements. The pattern depends on the overall geometry, including the number of elements, element spacing, element length, and so on. Sometimes the antenna is enclosed in a protective tube hiding the actual antenna geometry.

The antenna pattern (page 84) is a beam pointed along the boom toward the end with the shorter elements. The beamwidth varies with antenna geometry but generally is proportional to the length (where longer length produces a narrower beam).

The antenna gain (page 85) varies with antenna geometry but generally is proportional to the length (where longer length produces higher gain). Typical values are 6 to 15dBi.

The antenna polarity is Linear (parallel to the elements, perpendicular to the boom).

Refer to the Antenna Types overview section for other types of approved antennas (page 88).

6.3.7 Parabolic reflector antennas

A parabolic reflector antenna consists of a parabolic shaped dish and a feed antenna located in front of the dish. Power is radiated from the feed antenna toward the reflector. Due to the parabolic shape, the reflector concentrates the radiation into a narrow pattern, resulting in a high- gain beam.

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.

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The antenna polarity depends on the feed antenna polarization.

6.3.8 RLXIB-IESC Approved antennas

In the U.S. and Canada, you can only use antennas that are specifically approved by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada for use with the RLXIB-IESC radio. Contact ProSoft Technology or visit www.prosoft-technology.com for a current list of approved antennas.

 Whip  Collinear array  Yagi array (page 87)  Parabolic reflector (page 87)

Antenna selection depends on whether the bi-directional amplifier is being used or not. For each approved antenna, there is a specified minimum distance the antennas must be separated from users for safe exposure limits, according to FCC part 2.1091.

Approved antennas in Europe and other countries accepting CE (page 89) Approved antennas in Mexico (page 89)

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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

Type Pattern Gain Connector Size (cm) Min. distance

1/2 Wave Omni 2 dB SMA-RP 7H x 1.5 20 cm 1/2 Wave art. Omni 2 dB SMA-RP 10H x 1.0 20 cm Collinear Array Omni 3 dB SMA-RP 6H x 3.0 20 cm Collinear Array, art. Omni 5 dB SMA-RP 19H x 1.0 20 cm Collinear Array Omni 5 dB SMA-RP 19H x 1.0 20 cm Collinear Array Omni 8 dB N-RP 43H x 1.6 20 cm Collinear Array Omni 9 dB N-RP 43H x 1.6 20 cm Collinear Array Omni 12 dB N-RP 106H x 4.0 25 cm Patch Directional 8 dB SMA-RP 15.0H x 15.0 20 cm Patch Directional 11 dB SMA-RP 22H x 12.7 22 cm Patch Directional 13 dB N-RP 22H x 22 28 cm Patch* Directional 19 dB N-RP 15.5 x 15.5 57 cm Yagi Directional 14 dB N-RP 81L x 9.0 28 cm Parabolic* Directional 15 dB N-RP 40H x 51W x 25D 36 cm Parabolic* Directional 19 dB N-RP 58H x 66W x 26D 57 cm Parabolic* Directional 24 dB N-RP 78H x 96W x 29D 100 cm * Only allowed in a point-to-point network.

90) for a table of approved antennas with bi-directional power amplifiers.

from Body

Approved antennas in Europe/CE

The gain of the antenna connected to the main antenna port, minus the antenna cable loss, must be less than 4 dB to stay below the 100-mW EIRP transmit power limit.

The AUX port is only used to receive; it never transmits.

Note: In France, the user is responsible for ensuring that the selected frequency channels comply with French regulatory standards. At the time of this printing, only channels 10 through 13 can be used in France.

Approved antennas in Mexico

The gain of the antenna connected to the main antenna port, minus the antenna cable loss, must be less than 12 dB to stay below the 650-mW EIRP transmit power limit.

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); however, channels 1 through 11 can all be used indoors.

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Approved antennas with power amp

When the radio is used in conjunction with the amplifier, the antennas are limited to antennas listed in the following table.

1/2 Wave Omni 2 dB SMA-RP 7H x 1.5 20 cm 1/2 Wave art. Omni 2 dB SMA-RP 10H x 1.0 20 cm Collinear Array Omni 3 dB SMA-RP 6H x 3.0 20 cm Collinear Array, art. Omni 5 dB SMA-RP 19H x 1.0 20 cm Collinear Array Omni 5 dB SMA-RP 19H x 1.0 20 cm Collinear Array Omni 8 dB N-RP 43H x 1.6 20 cm Collinear Array Omni 9 dB N-RP 43H x 1.6 20 cm Collinear Array* Omni 12 dB N-RP 106H x 4.0 25 cm Patch Directional 8 dB SMA-RP 15.0H x 15.0 20 cm Patch* Directional 11 dB SMA-RP 22H x 12.7 20 cm Patch* Directional 13 dB N-RP 22H x 22 28 cm Yagi* Directional 14 dB N-RP 81L x 9.0 28 cm * Only allowed in a point-to-point network.

6.3.9 Antenna location, spacing, and mounting

Consider the following points regarding antenna location, spacing, and mounting:  When placing antennas, ensure a clear line of sight between the master

radio's antenna and all of the other radio antennas, if at all possible.

 If the site base contains obstructing terrain or structures, mount the antenna

on a tower or rooftop to provide a line-of-sight path. The line-of-sight consideration becomes more important as the transmission path becomes longer. It is most important as the transmission path approaches the 20 mile (30 km) maximu m.

 Mount the antennas as high off the ground as is practical. The higher an

antenna is above the ground, the greater its range.

 Mount the antennas away from massive structures. Radio signals bounce off

metal walls, for example, which can compromise a clear signal.

 Mount antennas to minimize the amount of nearby metal structures in the

antenna pattern.

 Mount the antennas and install radios away from sources of RF interference.  Use the shortest possible antenna cable length. Signals lose power over the

cable's distance.

 Choose antennas that are appropriate for the network's intended function.  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.

 Space radios at least three feet (one meter) apart so they do not overload

each other. If antennas must be near each other:

o Mount omnidirectional antennas directly above each other. o 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.

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7 Support, Service & Warranty

In This Chapter

 How to Contact Us: Technical Support

 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions ............... 92

 LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................... 93

.................................................. 91

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:

1 Product Vers ion Number 2 System architecture 3 Network details

If the issue is hardware related, we will also need information regarding: 1 Module config uration and contents of file

o Module Operation o Configuration/Debug status information o LED patterns

2 I nf ormation about the processor and user data files as viewed through and

LED patterns on the processor.

3 Details about the serial devices interfaced, if any.

7.1 How to Contact Us: Technical Support

Internet

Asia Pacific

+603.7724.2080, support.asia@prosoft-technology.com Languages spoken include: Chinese, English

Europe (location in Toulouse, France)

+33 (0) 5.34.36.87.20, support.EMEA@prosoft-technology.com Languages spoken include: French, English

North America/Latin America (excluding Brasil) (location in California)

+1.661.716.5100, support@prosoft-technology.com Languages spoken include: English, Spanish

For technical support calls within the United States, an after-hours answering system allows pager access to one of our qualified technical and/or application support engineers at any time to answer your questions.

Brasil (location in Sao Paulo)

+55-11-5084-5178, eduardo@prosoft-technology.com Languages spoken include: Portuguese, English

Web Site: www.prosoft-technology.com/support E-mail address: support@pro s oft-technology.com

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7.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions

The following RMA Policies and Conditions (collectively, "RMA Policies") apply to any returned Product. These RMA Policies are subject to change by ProSoft without notice. For warranty information, see "Limited Warranty". In the event of any inconsistency between the RMA Policies and the Warranty, the Warranty shall govern.

7.2.1 All Product Returns:

a) In order to return a Product for repair, exchange or otherwise, the

Customer must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from ProSoft and comply with ProSoft shipping instructions.

b) In the event that the Customer experiences a problem with the Product for

any reason, Customer should contact ProSoft Technical Support at one of the telephone numbers listed above (page 91). A Technical Support Engineer will request that you perform several tests in an attempt to isolate the problem. If after completing these tests, the Product is found to be the source of the problem, we will issue an RMA.

c) All returned Products must be shipped freight prepaid, in the original

shipping container or equivalent, to the location specified by ProSoft, and be accompanied by proof of purchase and receipt date. The RMA number is to be prominently marked on the outside of the shipping box. Customer agrees to insure the Product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit. Products shipped to ProSoft using a shipment method other than that specified by ProSoft or shipped without an RMA number will be returned to the Customer, freight collect. Contact ProSoft Technical Support for further information.

d) A 10% restocking fee applies to all warranty credit returns whereby a

Customer has an application change, ordered too many, does not need, and so on.

7.2.2 Procedures for Return of Units Under Warranty:

A Technical Support Engineer must approve the return of Product under ProSoft’s Warranty:

a) A replacement module will be shipped and invoiced. A purchase order will

be required.

b) Credit for a product under warranty will be issued upon receipt of

authorized product by ProSoft at designated location referenced on the Return Material Authorization.

7.2.3 Procedures for Return of Units Out of Warranty:

a) Customer sends unit in for evaluation b) If no defect is found, Customer will be charged the equivalent of $100

USD, plus freight charges, duties and taxes as applicable. A new purchase order will be required.

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c) If unit is repaired, charge to Customer will be 30% of current list price

(USD) plus freight charges, duties and taxes as applicable. A new purchase order will be required or authorization to use the purchase order submitted for evaluation fee.

The following is a list of non-repairable units:

o 3150 - All o 3750 o 3600 - All o 3700 o 3170 - All o 3250 o 1560 - Can be repaired, only if defect is the power supply o 1550 - Can be repaired, only if defect is the power supply o 3350 o 3300 o 1500 - All

7.3 LIMITED WARRANTY

This Limited Warranty ("Warranty") governs all sales of hardware, software and other products (collectively, "Product") manufactured and/or offered for sale by ProSoft, and all related services provided by ProSoft, including maintenance, repair, warranty exchange, and service programs (collectively, "Services"). By 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.

7.3.1 What Is Covered By This Warranty

a) Warrant y On New Products: ProSoft warrants, to the original purchaser,

that the Product that is the subject of the sale will (1) conform to and perform in accordance with published specifications prepared, approved and issued by ProSoft, and (2) will be free from defects in material or workmanship; provided these warranties only cover Product that is sold as new. This Warranty expires three years from the date of shipment (the "Warranty Period"). If the Customer discovers within the Warranty Period a failure of the Product to conform to specifications, or a defect in material or workmanship of the Product, the Cust omer must promptly notify ProSoft by fax, email or telephone. In no event may that notification be received by ProSoft later than 39 months. Within a reasonable time after notification, ProSoft will correct any failure of the Product to conform to specifications or any defect in material or workmanship of the Product, with either new or used replacement parts. Such repair, including both parts and labor, will be performed at ProSoft’s expense. All warranty service will be performed at service centers designated by ProSoft.

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b) Warrant y On Servi ces: Materials and labor performed by ProSoft to repair

a verified malfunction or defect are warranteed in the terms specified above for new Product, provided said warranty will be for the period remaining on the original new equipment warranty or, if the original warranty is no longer in effect, for a period of 90 days from the date of repair.

7.3.2 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty

a) ProSoft makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, that

the operation of software purchased from ProSoft will be uninterrupted or error free or that the functions contained in the software will meet or satisfy the purchaser’s intended use or requirements; the Customer assumes complete responsibility for decisions made or actions taken based on information obtained using ProSoft software.

b) This Warranty 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; (ii) improper installation or other failure of Customer to adhere to ProSoft’s specifications or instructions; (iii) unauthorized repair or maintenance; (iv) attachments, equipment, options, parts, software, or user-created programming (including, but not limited to, programs developed with any IEC 61131-3, "C" or any variant of "C" programming languages) not furnished by ProSoft; (v) use of the Product for purposes other than those for which it was designed; (vi) any other abuse, misapplication, neglect or misuse by the Customer; (vii) accident, improper testing or causes external to the Product such as, but not limited to, exposure to extremes of temperature or humidity, power failure or power surges; or (viii) disasters such as fire, flood, earthquake, wind and lightning.

c) The information in this Agreement is subject to change without notice.

ProSoft shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions made herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of this material. The user guide included with your original product purchase from ProSoft contains information protected by copyright. No part of the guide may be duplicated or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from ProSoft.

7.3.3 Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities

Product manufactured or supplied by ProSoft is not fault tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or intended for use in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance including and without limitation: the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation of communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines or weapons systems in which the failure of the product could lead directly or indirectly to death, personal injury or severe physical or environmental damage (collectively, "high risk activities"). ProSoft specifically disclaims any express or implied warranty of fitness for high risk activities.

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7.3.4 Intellectual Property Indemnity

Buyer shall indemnify and hold harmless ProSoft and its employees from and against all liabilities, losses, claims, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and expenses) related to any claim, investigation, litigation or proceeding (whether or not ProSoft is a party) which arises or is alleged to arise from Buyer’s acts or omissions under these Terms or in any way with respect to the Products. Without limiting the foregoing, Buyer (at its own expense) shall indemnify and hold harmless ProSoft and defend or settle any action brought against such Companies to the extent based on a claim that any Product made to Buyer specifications infringed intellectual property rights of another party. ProSoft makes no warranty that the product is or will be delivered free of any person’s claiming of patent, trademark, or similar infringement. The Buyer assumes all risks (including the risk of suit) that the product or any use of the product will infringe existing or subsequently issued patents, trademarks, or copyrights.

a) Any documentation included with Product purchased from ProSoft is

protected by copyright and may not be duplicated or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from ProSoft.

b) ProSoft’s technical specifications and documentation that are included

with the Product are subject to editing and modification without notice.

c) Transfer of title shall not operate to convey to Customer any right to make,

or have made, any Product supplied by ProSoft.

d) Customer is granted no right or license to use any software or other

intellectual property in any manner or for any purpose not expressly permitted by any license agreement accompanying such software or other intellectual property.

e) Customer agrees that it shall not, and shall not authorize others to, copy

software provided by ProSoft (except as expressly permitted in any license agreement accompanying such software); transfer software to a third party separately from the Product; modify, alter, translate, decode, decompile, disassemble, reverse-engineer or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the software or create derivative works based on the software; export the software or underlying technology in contravention of applicable US and international export laws and regulations; or use the software other than as authorized in connection with use of Product.

f) Additional Restrictions Relating To Software And Other Intellectual

Property In addition to compliance with the Terms of this Warranty, Customers

purchasing software or other intellectual property shall comply with any license agreement accompanying such software or other intellectual property. Failure to do so may void this Warranty with respect to such software and/or other intellectual property.

7.3.5 Disclaimer of all Other Warranties

The War ranty set forth in What Is Covered By This Warranty (page 93) 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.

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7.3.6 Limitation of Remedies **

In no event will ProSoft or its Dealer be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages based on breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict tort or any other legal theory. Damages that ProSoft or its Dealer will not be responsible for included, but are not limited to: Loss of profits; loss of savings or revenue; loss of use of the product or any associated equipment; loss of data; cost of capital; cost of any substitute equipment, facilities, or services; downtime; the claims of third parties including, customers of the Purchaser; and, injury to property.

** Some areas do not allow time limitations on an implied warranty, or allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such areas, the above limitations may not apply. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place.

7.3.7 Time Limit for Bringing Suit

Any action for breach of warranty must be commenced within 39 months following shipment of the Product.

7.3.8 No Other Warranties

Unless modified in writing and signed by both parties, this Warranty is understood to be the complete and exclusive agreement between the parties, suspending all oral or written prior agreements and all other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Warranty, including statements made by salesperson. No employee of ProSoft or any other party is authorized to make any warranty in addition to those made in this Warranty. The Customer is warned, therefore, to check this Warranty carefully to see that it correctly reflects those terms that are important to the Customer.

7.3.9 Allocation of Risks

This Warranty allocates the risk of product failure between ProSoft and the Customer. This allocation is recognized by both parties and is reflected in the price of the goods. The Customer acknowledges that it has read this Warranty, understands it, and is bound by its Terms.

7.3.10 Control ling Law and Severability

This Warranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the domestic laws of the State of California, without reference to its conflicts of law provisions. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provisions of this Warranty, or a portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remainder of this Warranty shall remain in full force and effect. Any cause of action with respect to the Product or Services must be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of California.

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EU Requirements • 5 European CE certification • 5 Event Filter • 69

Index

Event Log • 58, 68 Exit • 60 Export • 60

802.11 Access Point Detector • 67

About RLX-IH Browser • 79 About the RadioLinx Industrial 802.11abg Serial and

Ethernet Client • 9 Address table • 26, 38 Advanced Settings • 47 All Product Returns: • 92 Allocation of Risks • 96 Antenna Gain • 84, 85, 87 Antenna location, spacing, and mounting • 84, 90 Antenna Pattern • 84, 87 Antenna Polarity • 84, 85 Antenna spacing requirements for user safety • 3 Antennas • 13, 84 Apply Changes • 56 Approved antenna table • 89 Approved antennas in Europe/CE • 88, 89 Approved antennas in Mexico • 88, 89 Approved antennas with power amp • 89, 90 Assign a Temporary IP Address • 15, 18, 58 Assign IP • 62 Available Parents • 36

Cancel Changes • 56 Change password • 15, 55 Check the Ethernet cable • 25, 26 Clear • 60 Collinear array antennas • 86 Configuring the Radios • 15, 24, 42 Connect • 58, 61 Connecting antennas • 24, 82, 84 Controlling Law and Severability • 96

Detecting the Radio • 18 Diagnostics • 25 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting • 25 Dialogs Menu • 65 Disclaimer of all Other Warranties • 95 Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities • 94

Encryption type • 50, 51 Ethernet Cable Configuration • 13, 18, 82, 83, 84 Ethernet Cable Specifications • 83 Ethernet Nodes • 58, 66

Factory Defaults • 56 File Menu • 59 Freeze • 60 Functional Specifications • 14

Help Menu • 78 Help Topics • 78 How to Contact Us

Technical Support • 91, 92

Import • 60 Improve signal quality • 24, 29 Install ProSoft Wireless Designer • 12 Install the IH Browser Configuration Tool • 12 Installation Questions • 13 Installing the Radios • 16, 23 Intellectual Property Indemnity • 95

LED display • 22, 26, 82 Limitation of Remedies ** • 96 LIMITED WARRANTY • 93 List View • 72

No Other Warranties • 96

Operations Menu • 61

Package Contents • 11 Parabolic reflector antennas • 87, 88 Parent Link Settings • 24, 43, 72 Ping Options dialog box • 64 Pinouts • 11, 17, 83, 84 Planning the Network • 12 Planning the Physical Installation • 14, 24 Plug In the Cables • 15, 17 Port status • 26, 39, 68 Port Table • 58, 68 Primary radio functions • 57, 58 Print • 60 Print Area • 77 Print Preview • 60 Print Setup • 60 Prioritized Parent Selection • 45

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Procedures for Return of Units Out of Warranty: • 92 Procedures for Return of Units Under Warranty: • 92 Product Overview • 81 Properties • 58, 69 ProSoft Technology® Product Documentation • 2 ProSoft Wireless Designer • 13

Radio access settings • 19, 53, 62, 70 Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility • 18, 24, 31, 62,

63 Radio hardware • 82 Radio Network settings • 42 Radio power requirements • 13, 18, 82 Radio Status • 35 RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser • 41, 57, 73 Reference • 81 Regulatory Approvals • 3 Reset Columns • 77 Retrieve the default password • 25, 26, 27 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and

Conditions • 92 RLXIB

ATEX Approval • 3 CSA C22.2 213-M1987 and N. American Standard

ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 listing • 4

Power over Ethernet Injector and Accessories • 5

RLXIB-IESC Approved antennas • 87, 88

United States FCC & Industry Canada rules • 3 Update Firmware • 35, 58, 62

Verify Communication • 22 View Menu • 71

WEP key • 50, 51 What Is Covered By This Warranty • 93, 95 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty • 94 Whip antennas • 86 Wireless Clients • 58, 65 WPA phrase • 50, 51

Yagi Array Antenna • 87, 88 Your Feedback Please • 2

Zoom In • 74 Zoom Out • 75 Zoom to Fit • 75

Save the Radio Configuration • 16, 22 Scan • 57, 60 Scan List • 58, 67 Scan Setup • 59 Security settings • 50 Serial Port Settings • 48 Set Up the Client Radio • 19 Show Parents • 76 Show Ping Stations • 76 SNMP Agent settings • 54 Specifications • 10 Start Here • 9 Start IH Browser • 15, 16 Start Ping Session • 58, 63, 64 Status Bar • 71 Support, Service & Warranty • 91 System Requirements • 11

Test the Network Installation Plan • 14, 24 The RadioLinx IH Browser Help System • 78 Time Limit for Bringing Suit • 96 Tool Bar • 16, 71 Topology View • 72 Topology View key • 73 Troubleshoot missing radios • 18, 19, 26, 28, 55, 57 Troubleshoot RLX-IH Browser error messages • 26, 28

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Start Here

 About the RadioLinx Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Client

1.1.1 Specifications

1.2 Package Contents

1.3 System Requirements

1.4 Install the IH Browser Configuration Tool

1.5 Install ProSoft Wireless Designer

1.6 Planning the Network

Functional Specifications

1.7 Configuring the Radios

To configure the radios in a network:

To assign a temporary IP Address

Radio Network Settings

Security Settings

Radio Access Settings

1.8 Verify Communication

2 Installing the Radios

2.1 Connecting antennas

2.2 Test the Network Installation Plan

3 Diagnostics an d Troubleshootin g

 Diagnostics

3.2 Check the Ethernet cable

3.3 LED display

3.4 Retrieve the default password

3.5 Troubleshoot RLX-IH Browser error messages

3.6 Troubleshoot missing radios

3.7 Improve signal quality

4 Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility

To open the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility

4.1 Radio Status

4.1.2 Address table

4.2 Radio Network settings

Prioritized Parent Selection

4.3 Security settings

4.4 Radio access settings

4.5 Apply Changes

4.6 Cancel Changes

4.7 Factory Defaults

5 RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser

5.1 Primary radio functions

5.2 Fi le Menu

5.3 O perations Menu

To change the firmware version of the radio:

Ping Options dialog box

5.4 Di alogs Menu

802.11 Access Point Detector

Event Filter

5.5 View Menu

Topology View key

5.6 Help Menu

The RadioLinx IH Browser Help System

6 Reference

 Product Overview

6.2 Radio hardware

6.3 Antennas

Approved antenna table

Approved antennas in Europe/CE

Approved antennas in Mexico

Approved antennas with power amp

7 Support, Service & Warranty

 How to Contact Us: Technical Support

7.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions

7.3 LIMITED WARRANTY

Index