ProSoft Technology RLXIB-IHN-W-E User Manual
RLXIB-IHN-W
RLXIB-IHN-WC
802.11n
Weatherproof Industrial Hotspot
July 9, 2012
USER MANUAL
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Important Safety Information
The following Information and warnings pertaining to the radio module must be heeded:
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT REPLACE ANTENNAS UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED
OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
"THIS DEVICE CONTAINS A TRANSMITTER MODULE, FCC ID: RYK-WMIA199NI. PLEASE SEE FCC ID LABEL
ON BACK OF DEVICE."
"THIS DEVICE USES AN INTERNAL COMPACT FLASH RADIO MODULE AS THE PRIMARY RADIO
COMPONENT. THE COMPACT FLASH RADIO MODULE DOES NOT HAVE AN FCC ID LABEL. THE COMPACT
FLASH RADIO MODULE HAS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS."
"THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE
MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION."
"CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’s AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT."
Industry Canada Requirements:
"THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH AN ANTENNA HAVING A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 24 dB.
AN ANTENNA HAVING A HIGHER GAIN IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED PER REGULATIONS OF INDUSTRY
CANADA. THE REQUIRED ANTENNA IMPEDANCE IS 50 OHMS."
"TO REDUCE POTENTIAL RADIO INTERFERENCE TO OTHER USERS, THE ANTENNA TYPE AND ITS GAIN
SHOULD BE CHOSEN SUCH THAT THE EQUIVALENT ISOTROPICALLY RADIATED POWER (EIRP) IS NOT
MORE THAN THAT REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION."
"THE INSTALLER OF THIS RADIO EQUIPMENT MUST INSURE THAT THE ANTENNA IS LOCATED OR
POINTED SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT EMIT RF FIELD IN EXCESS OF HEALTH CANADA LIMITS FOR THE
GENERAL POPULATION; CONSULT SAFETY CODE 6, OBTAINABLE FROM HEALTH CANADA."
Installation Instructions:
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D OR non-hazardous locations only.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
REMOVED OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD – SUBSTITUTION OF ANY COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR
CLASS I, DIVISION 2.
Power must be provided from a Limited Power Source.
The SD connector is for temporary connection only. Do not use, connect, or disconnect unless area is known to be
non-hazardous. Connection or dissconecction in an explosive atmosphere could result in an explosion.
Recommended Antennas
Part Number Max
Part number Max gain
Part Number Max gain
Gain
A2503S6-O 3 dBi A2406S3-DP 6 dBi A5017NJ3-DP 17 dBi
A2408NJ-DP 8 dBi A2419NJ-DP 19 dBi A5024NJ-DP 24 dBi
A2506NJ6-0 6 dBi A2503S6-O 3 dBi A2413NJ3-DP 12 dBi
A5812NJ-OC 12 dBi A2415NJ-OC 15 dBi A082503-80-OBH 3 dBi
A2402S-OS 2 dBi A2402S-OSLP 2 dBi A2403NBH-OC 3 dBi
A2404NBHW-OC 4 dBi A2404NJ-OC 4 dBi A2405S-OA 5 dBi
A2405S-OM 5 dBi A2405S-OS 5 dBi A2406NJ-OC 6 dBi
A2406NJ-OCD 6 dBi A2408NJ-OC 8 dBi A2409NJ-OCD 9 dBi
A2502S-OA 2 dBi A2504S-OA 4 dBi A2506NJ-OC 6 dBi
A5003S-OBH 3 dBi A5006NJ-OC 6 dBi A5009NJ-OC 9 dBi
A2508NJ-DP 8 dBi A2413NJ-DP 13 dBi A2416NJ-DS 16 dBi
A5019NJ-DP 19 dBi A2419NJ-DB 19 dBi A2424NJ-DB 24 dBi
A5829NJ-DB 29 dBi A2410NJ-DY 10 dBi A2415NJ-DY 15 dBi
An adapter may be needed for some of the listed antennas to operate with the specified radio
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.
Outdoor Radio Lightning Protection Grounding Instructions
The radio is to be installed by trained personnel or licensed electrician only and installation must
be carried out in accordance with the instructions listed here:
1 Each of the six active antennas MUST have a secure ground strap tied from the lightning
protector to a secured earth ground.
2 The power supply used in the testing of the radio was not evaluated and must be located in
an area known to be a non- hazardous location.
3 The power supply used for this testing is a Limited Power Source, “LPS”, having an output
voltage rating of 48 Volts direct current (Vdc) and an output current rating of 0.35 Amp (A).
4 Provisions for appropriately sized earthing and grounding shall be provided in the end-use
application.
5 Only lightning protectors approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)
should be used in this installation.
6 The wire gauge used for earth grounding to the lightning protector must be in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7 Outdoor field wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the
local jurisdiction.
Agency Approvals and Certifications
Wireless Approvals
Visit our web site at www.prosoft-technology.com for current wireless approval information.
ANSI/ISA
UL/cUL
ATEX
CSA/CB
FCC/IC
ETSI
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 AND IS POWERED BY A CLASS 2 ”Limited Power Source” (LPS) POWER SUPPLY.
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD! SUBSTITUTION OF ANY COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR
CLASS I, DIVISION 2.
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 DESIGNE NON DANGERUEX.
This radio has been designed to operate with the Omnidirectional Multi-Band Articulating Antenna, model A2502SOA and having a maximum gain of 3 dBi @ 2.4 GHz and 4 dBi @ 5.0 GHz. Antennas not listed herein having a gain
greater than that listed are strictly prohibited. The required antenna impedance is 50ohms nominal. This statement is
in accordance with RSS-Gen Section 7.1.4.
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:RYK-WMIA199NI Canada IC: 5265A-IHN
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 13 Watts
48 Volts dc using the PoE Injector
Groups A, B, C & D
Max. Ambient: 60ºC
ATEX Approval
II 3 G
Ex nA nL IIC X
-30° C <= Ta <= 60° C
ProSoft Technology, Inc., Bakersfield, CA USA
Model: RLXIB
S/N: XXXXXXXXXX
Caution: Read instructions before operating in Hazardous Areas
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-hazardous area.
D Warning – DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED.
E 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.
United States FCC & Industry Canada rules
RYK-WMIA199NI
5265A-IHN
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: The device
may not cause harmful interference, and it must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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:
AUS B DK FIN
F D GR IRE
I LUX NL P
E S UK
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).
EU Requirements
1. For outdoor use, France has a frequency restriction of 2.4 GHz to 2.454 GHz for an output power greater than 10
mW and below 100 mW.
2. For outdoor use in France, the output power is restricted to 10 mW in the frequency range of 2.454 GHz to 2.4835
GHz.
3. 5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz is restricted to 200 mW EIRP throughout the European Union.
Power Supply and Accessories Warning
The certifications listed in this document apply to only the radio mentioned herein. These certifications do not extend
to any other items, including accessories or any external means of supplying power to the radio. Accessories and
power supplies shipped with the radio have not been tested and are not covered by these certifications. Any noncertified items added to the radio, including any means of supplying power, must be located in an area known to be
non-hazardous. All wiring to and from the Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) injector supplied with the radio must be routed
and installed inside the building or plant and never routed or installed outside of the building or plant.
Location and Use
The Industrial HotSpot radios, such as the RLXIB-IHN-W 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, remote oil/gas pipelines, refineries, cargo ships, refueling ships etc….and used for
wireless high speed data transmission. All radios are installed and used by professionals in
restricted areas.
RLXIB-IHN-WC ♦ 802.11n Contents
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Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
ProSoft Technology® Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 3
Antenna spacing requirements for user safety ................................................................................... 4
Outdoor Radio Lightning Protection Grounding Instructions .............................................................. 5
Agency Approvals and Certifications .................................................................................................. 6
CSA C22.2 213-M1987 and N. American Standard ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 listing ................................. 6
ATEX Approval.................................................................................................................................... 7
United States FCC & Industry Canada rules ...................................................................................... 7
European CE certification ................................................................................................................... 8
EU Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 8
Power Supply and Accessories Warning ............................................................................................ 8
Location and Use ................................................................................................................................ 8
1 Start Here 13
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.2.1
1.7.1
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.8.3
1.8.4
1.8.5
1.8.6
1.8.7
1.8.8
1.8.9
About the RadioLinx® RLXIB-IHN-W ....................................................................... 14
System Requirements ............................................................................................. 15
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 16
Radio Specifications ................................................................................................ 17
Planning the Network .............................................................................................. 19
Installation Questions .............................................................................................. 20
Planning the Physical Installation ............................................................................ 21
ProSoft Wireless Designer ...................................................................................... 22
Install ProSoft Wireless Designer ............................................................................ 23
Install the WirelessN Discovery Tool ....................................................................... 24
Installing the Radios ................................................................................................ 25
Connecting antennas .............................................................................................. 26
Configuring the Radios ............................................................................................ 28
Personality Module .................................................................................................. 29
Start WirelessN Discovery Tool .............................................................................. 29
Plug In the Cables - IHN-W (C) ............................................................................... 30
Detecting the Radio ................................................................................................. 32
Assign an IP Address .............................................................................................. 33
Set Up a Repeater ................................................................................................... 34
Save the Radio Configuration ................................................................................. 36
Set the Date and Time ............................................................................................ 37
Set up the Master Radio.......................................................................................... 37
Verify Communication ............................................................................................. 40
Test the Network Installation Plan ........................................................................... 41
2 RadioLinx Configuration Manager 43
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
Login ........................................................................................................................ 46
Login User Name and Password ............................................................................ 46
Session Timeout ...................................................................................................... 46
Configuration ........................................................................................................... 47
Overall ..................................................................................................................... 47
Radio 1 .................................................................................................................... 49
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2.2.3
2.3
2.4
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.2.8
2.2.9
2.2.10
2.2.11
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
2.3.6
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6
IPv6 Configuration .................................................................................................. 52
Radio Configuration ................................................................................................ 53
Security Configuration ............................................................................................ 55
Parent Selection ..................................................................................................... 58
RSTP Configuration ................................................................................................ 62
VLAN Configuration ................................................................................................ 66
IGMP / Multicast Configuration ............................................................................... 72
Access Configuration .............................................................................................. 75
SNMP Configuration ............................................................................................... 76
Diagnostics ............................................................................................................. 80
Radio Status ........................................................................................................... 80
Address Table ......................................................................................................... 81
Statistics .................................................................................................................. 82
Child Links .............................................................................................................. 83
802.11 Traffic .......................................................................................................... 84
Tools ....................................................................................................................... 85
Utilities .................................................................................................................... 88
Saving and Restoring Settings ............................................................................... 89
Factory Reset.......................................................................................................... 92
Rebooting the Radio ............................................................................................... 94
Upload ..................................................................................................................... 95
View Event Logs ..................................................................................................... 99
Logs Settings ........................................................................................................ 100
3 WirelessN Discovery Tool 101
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.9.1
3.9.2
3.9.3
3.9.4
3.9.5
3.9.6
3.10.1
3.10.2
3.10.3
3.10.4
3.11.1
3.11.2
3.11.3
3.11.4
3.11.5
View the List of Detected Radios .......................................................................... 102
View Radio Network Diagram(s)........................................................................... 103
Configure Radios .................................................................................................. 104
Scan the Network ................................................................................................. 105
Save and Load Snapshots .................................................................................... 106
Event Log .............................................................................................................. 107
Firewall Requirements .......................................................................................... 108
Radio List .............................................................................................................. 109
Topology View ...................................................................................................... 110
Display tools .......................................................................................................... 112
View Radio Details ................................................................................................ 113
Download Radio Settings ..................................................................................... 113
Upload Radio Settings .......................................................................................... 114
Upgrade Radio Firmware ...................................................................................... 114
Right click Context Menu ...................................................................................... 115
Radio Detailed View ............................................................................................. 116
Summary ............................................................................................................... 116
Radio # .................................................................................................................. 118
Ethernet Devices .................................................................................................. 120
Bridges .................................................................................................................. 121
Discovery Tool Menus and Toolbars .................................................................... 122
File Menu .............................................................................................................. 122
Scan Menu ............................................................................................................ 123
View Menu ............................................................................................................ 124
Help Menu ............................................................................................................. 124
Toolbars ................................................................................................................ 125
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4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 127
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.6.1
Diagnostics ............................................................................................................ 128
Check the Ethernet cable ...................................................................................... 129
LED display ........................................................................................................... 130
Retrieve the Default Password .............................................................................. 131
Troubleshoot missing radios ................................................................................. 132
Improve signal quality ............................................................................................ 133
Understanding Signal to Noise Ratio .................................................................... 133
5 Reference 135
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
5.3.8
Product Overview .................................................................................................. 136
Radio hardware ..................................................................................................... 138
Radio Power Requirements .................................................................................. 138
Ethernet Cable Specifications ............................................................................... 138
Ethernet Cable Configuration ................................................................................ 139
Antennas ............................................................................................................... 140
Antenna Pattern .................................................................................................... 140
Antenna Gain ........................................................................................................ 141
Antenna Polarity .................................................................................................... 141
Whip antennas ...................................................................................................... 141
Collinear array antennas ....................................................................................... 142
Yagi Array Antenna ............................................................................................... 142
Parabolic reflector antennas ................................................................................. 144
Antenna location, spacing, and mounting ............................................................. 145
6 Support, Service & Warranty 147
Contacting Technical Support ......................................................................................................... 147
6.1
Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 148
Glossary of Terms 151
Index 165
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1 Start Here
In This Chapter
About the RadioLinx® RLXIB-IHN-W ..................................................... 14
Planning the Network ............................................................................ 19
Planning the Physical Installation .......................................................... 21
ProSoft Wireless Designer .................................................................... 22
Install ProSoft Wireless Designer .......................................................... 23
Install the WirelessN Discovery Tool ..................................................... 24
Installing the Radios .............................................................................. 25
Configuring the Radios .......................................................................... 28
Verify Communication ........................................................................... 40
Test the Network Installation Plan ......................................................... 41
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.
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1.1 About the RadioLinx® RLXIB-IHN-W
The RadioLinx® 802.11n Industrial Hotspot™ series provides wireless solutions
for plant-floor and field automation applications. The Industrial Hotspot family
provides the rugged performance and ease of deployment required for industrial
applications.
These 802.11n Hotspots use multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO) technology
supporting up to 3 antennas. This allows fast data rates up to 300 Mbps with
EtherNet/IP Requested Packet Interval (RPI) times as low as 2 ms.
More than just a new 802.11 technology, the RLXIB-IHN family adds RADIUS
security for centralized management of security policies, VLANs for network
traffic segmentation and data prioritization, while continuing to include the
industrial wireless features that have made previous Industrial Hotspots so
successful.
The Weatherproof Radio (RLXIB-IHN-W) is a great selection for use as a
repeater, maintaining full bandwidth while repeating traffic without sacrificing
speed. It also has an IP67 rating, making it water-tight and dust-tight for use in
all-weather and mining applications.
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1.1.1 System Requirements
The RadioLinx WirelessN Discovery Tool is designed for the following Microsoft
Windows versions:
Microsoft Windows XP,
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2003
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 7
Minimum hardware requirements are:
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
or
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
Obtain from your system administrator an IP address, Subnet Mask and
Gateway address for each RadioLinx device you plan to install
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1.1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your RLXIB-IHN-W 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-IHN-W Radio RLXIB-IHN-W Weatherproof Industrial Hotspot
1 Cable RL-CBL025 5-foot Ethernet Straight-Thru Cable (Gray)
1 Cable RL-CBL029 5-foot RJ45 to M12 Straight Ethernet
1 Power-Over-Ethernet
Power Injector
1 ProSoft Solutions CD Contains sample programs, utilities and
If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology
Support for replacement parts.
POE-48i RLX Power Injector, Input: 90 to 264 Vac,
Output: 0.35 A max @ 48 Vdc.
documentation for the RLXIB-IHN-W
module.
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1.1.3 Radio Specifications
Frequency Band Frequency Channel
(Varies by country) 2.412GHz to 2.462 GHz (FCC)
2.412GHz to 2.472 GHz (ETSI)
5.150GHz to 5.250GHz
(FCC/ETSI)
5.250GHz to 5.350GHz
(FCC/ETSI)
5.470GHz to 5.725GHz
(FCC/ETSI)
5.725GHz to 5.850GHz (FCC)
Standards 802.11n, 802.11a and 802.11g (Legacy)
802.11h (DFS), 802.11i (RADIUS), 802.11e (QoS)
802.1Q (VLAN), 802.3af (PoE), IGMPv2
Transmit Power (Programmable)
*Subject to Regional Regulatory Limits
Channel data rates (802.11n) MCS0 to MCS15, 1 to 2 Channels &
Channel data rates (802.11a/g) 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps
Receiver Sensitivity (Typical) -92 dBm @ MCS0, MCS8 (802.11an/gn)
Security WPA2 Enterprise – 802.11i AES w/ RADIUS
22 dBm @ MCS0, MCS8 (802.1 an/gn)
17 dBm @ MCS7, MCS15 (802.11an/gn)
22 dBm @ 6 Mbps (802.11a/g)
17 dBm @ 54 Mbps (802.11a/g)
Antenna Impact:
3 Antennas/ MIMO: Use values above
2 Antennas: Subtract 3 dB from values above
1 Antenna: Subtract 5 dB from values above
1 to 2 Streams
1 Channel 2
Channels
7 Mbps 15 Mbps MCS0 1 Stream
72 Mbps 150 Mbps MCS7
14 Mbps 30 Mbps MCS8 2 Streams
144 Mbps 300 Mbps MCS1
-70 dBm @ MCS7, MCS15 (802.11an)
-74 dBm @ MCS7, MCS15 (802.11gn)
-92 dBm @ 6 Mbps (802.11an/gn)
-74 dBm @ 54 Mbps (802.11a)
-78 dBm @ 54 Mbps (802.11g)
WPA2 Personal – 802.11i AES w/ Passphrase
Legacy WPA TKIP, WEP support & MAC ID filter
Rate Streams
5
1 to 11
1 to 13
36 to 48
52 to 64
100 to 140
149 to 165
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Physical
Enclosure Die-cast aluminum with pole mount
Size
(Width x Height x Depth)
7 inches x 11.5 inches x 2.75 inches
180 mm x 295 mm x 70 mm
Vibration IEC 60068 2-6 (20g, 3-Axis)
Shock IEC 60068 2-27 (5g, 10Hz to 150Hz)
Ethernet Ports
Water/Dust Tight M12 connector
10/100Mbps IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3af
(RLXIB-IHN-W-A, RLXIB-IHN-W-E)
RJ45 via 1/2 Inch NPT, and 1/2 Inch NP3 hole
10/100Mbps IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3af
(RLXIB-IHN-WC-A)
Antenna Port (3) N connectors
Personality Module Industrial SD Memory Module
Weight 4.5 lbs (2 kg)
Environmental
Operating Temperature -40°F to +167°F (-40°C to +75°C)
Humidity Up to 100% RH, with no condensation
External Power
PoE Injector
10Vdc to 24Vdc
(RLXIB-IHN-W-A, RLXIB-IHN-W-E Only)
PoE Powered Device (non-standard)
Average Power <9W
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1.2 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 a master and
repeaters, as needed, to work with devices on existing wireless LANs.
The simplest way to design the physical network of radios, antennas, connectors,
cables, amplifiers and other accessories, is to use ProSoft Wireless Designer
(page 22). This application determines your hardware needs based on your
answers to a few questions, and then generates a Bill of Materials specifying all
the components you will need for your installation.
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 RadioLinx Configuration Manager). 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 with
binoculars.
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 140).
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 RadioLinx Configuration Manager.
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 138) and cable specifications (page 139, page
138).
Important: Radios and antennas must be located at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from personnel.
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1.2.1 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?
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1.3 Planning the Physical Installation
A network's performance is affected by attributes specific to the installation site.
Consider the following cautions, where possible, to optimize your network
installation:
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 placed within 8 inches (20 cm) of where
people will be
Though radio frequency communication is reliable, sometimes its performance
can be affected by intangibles. A good network installation plan includes time
and resources for performance testing and installation changes.
Test the installation plan (page 41) before the network installation is complete.
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1.4 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
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 Wizard 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
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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 instructions on the installation wizard to install the program.
3 Click F
computer, save your work in any applications that are running, close the
applications, and allow the computer to restart.
INISH
to complete the installation. If you are prompted to restart your
ETUP.EXE
. This action starts the
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1.6 Install the WirelessN Discovery 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 On the Run dialog box, click OK.
2 On the CD-ROM menu, select W
opens the Setup Wizard for WirelessN Discovery Tool.
3 Follow the instructions on the installation wizard to install the program with its
default location and settings.
4 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.
IRELESSN DISCOVERY TOOL
. This action
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1.7 Installing the Radios
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 WirelessN Discovery Tool and the
web configuration form, you can install the radios and test their performance.
Install the radios in their proposed permanent locations, and 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 T
WirelessN Discovery Tool.
OPOLOGY VIEW
from the View menu in the
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The Topology view shows a diagram of the network’s wireless connections. Use
this view to see whether all the radios are linked, and that you approve of the
way the radios are linked.
Devices connected to the wireless network are identified by an arrow. The arrow
points from the child radio (supplicant) to the parent radio. To view available
alternate parents, right-click on the network diagram to open the context menu,
and then select S
HOW ALTERNATE PARENTS
. A dashed green line indicates
eligible potential parents in the network. To change how radios link to the
network, see Parent Link settings (page 58).
Refer to Improve Signal Quality (page 133) for more information on overcoming
poor connectivity.
1.7.1 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.
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Using Multiple Antennas (MIMO)
802.11n radios can use up to 3 antennas at a time. MIMO antennas contain three
antennas within a single enclosure, providing three antenna connections to the
radio. You can use these antennas for several purposes depending on the
configuration.
You can use multiple antennas to:
send more data simultaneously (streams)
1 Antenna 2 Antennas 3 Antennas
1 Stream 1 Antenna - Stream 1 2 Antenna - Stream 1 3 Antenna - Stream 1
2 Streams N/A 1 Antenna - Stream 1
1 Antenna - Stream 2
1 Antenna - Stream 1
2 Antenna - Stream 2
improve the ability of the radio to receive weak signals, therefore giving better
range.
1 Antenna 2 Antennas 3 Antennas
17dBm 20dBm 22dBm
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1.8 Configuring the Radios
To configure the network radios, follow these steps.
Use the WirelessN Discovery Tool 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,
sometimes, 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 Start the WirelessN Discovery Tool configuration application (page 29).
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 to the RLXIB-IHN-W radio, wait
about a minute for the radio to power up, and then examine the radio's LED
display to make sure the radio is working properly (page 130).
3 Assign an IP address: Right-click the radio listing in the WirelessN Discovery
Tool, and then choose A
from the list, and then click OK.
4 Double-click the radio listing again in the WirelessN Discovery Tool to open
the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility in your web browser. Enter
"admin" for the user name, and "password" for the password (lower case, no
quotes) in the next window, and then click A
When you have finished the initial configuration, you should change the
Administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the radio
configuration (page 75).
5 Set up the master radio first, using the R
RadioLinx Configuration Manager.
6 Click A
To cancel the settings and start over, click the C
7 Unplug the Ethernet cable from the radio and plug it into the next radio to be
configured.
8 Set up a Repeater. Return to the WirelessN Discovery Tool. To be sure that
you are seeing the latest status of the radio(s), go to the toolbar (page 125)
and click the C
glass). Double-click the listing of the next radio to configure, and configure it
as a repeater radio.
9 Save the Radio Configuration. Save the repeater radio settings by clicking
A
to configure each repeater in the network.
PPLY
to save the master radio settings.
LEAR
icon (eraser) followed by the S
PPLY
at the bottom of the Radio Settings screen. Repeat steps 7 through 9
SSIGN
IP. In the next window, select an IP address
PPLY
.
ADIO SETTINGS
LEAR
window in the
button.
CAN
icon (magnifying
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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.
The rest of this section describes each of these steps in more detail.
1.8.1 Personality Module
The radio comes equipped with a Personality Module. The Personality Module
feature consists of an SD card and the radio’s capability to read and write
configuration information to that card. The Personality Module can be used for
disaster recovery for a failed radio site to bring it back into operation.
In the event of a failure, the SD card can be removed from a the radio that is no
longer operational and inserted into a new radio. When booted, that new radio
will take on the setting from the Personality Module, bringing the site back into
operational status without the difficulty of reprogramming all the necessary
settings manually. This will increase the uptime of the network.
When a radio is configured with a Personality Module , the radio writes the new
configuration to the Personality Module when those settings are applied. The
radio accesses the Personality Module on bootup, if present, and writes those
settings to its internal flash. The radio is able to function normally with or without
a Personality Module installed
1.8.2 Start WirelessN Discovery Tool
1 Click the S
T
ECHNOLOGY
TART
button, and then navigate to P
ROGRAMS / PROSOFT
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2 Click to start R
ADIOLINX WIRELESSN DISCOVERY TOOL
.
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, click the S
button. If you still do not see a radio listing, see Troubleshooting (page 132).
CAN
1.8.3 Plug In the Cables - IHN-W (C)
You can configure the RLXIB-IHN-W using the Ethernet port on the underside of
the radio. Use the Ethernet cable to configure the radio for the first time. Typical
configuration will also include providing power to the radio using the Power over
Ethernet (PoE) power injector included with the radio. Using this option
eliminates the need to run a separate power-only cable to the radio.
Note: The RLXIB-IHN-W radio receives both power and connectivity from the Ethernet cablecan
be powered using PoE by connecting the included M12 to RJ45 cable to the power injector and
inserting it into the Ethernet port. It can also be powered by connecting a separate 10-24VDC
source to the Power port.
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