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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 Weatherproof Industrial Hotspot User Manual

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

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:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

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  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

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

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

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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Connections on the bottom of the radio, from left to right are:

Power (not used when PoE option is used)

Ethernet (with PoE option)

RLXIB-IHN-WC has the connection shown below and differs from the RLXIBIHN-W.

Note: After you plug in the Power over Ethernet (PoE) 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.

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

138) and Cable Specifications (page 139, page 138).

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1.8.4 Detecting the Radio

After the radio has completed its startup procedure, the radio will appear in the WirelessN Discovery Tool window.

CAN

button on the toolbar. If you still do not see a radio listing, refer to Diagnostics and Troubleshooting (page 127) in the RLXIB-IHN-W User Manual.

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1.8.5 Assign an IP Address

You need the IP address to log into the RadioLinx Configuration Manager 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 an IP address here.

To assign an IP Address

1 In WirelessN Discovery Tool, click to select the radio.

Tip: If a radio listing does not appear in the window, click the Scan button on the toolbar. If you still do not see a radio listing, refer to Diagnostics and Troubleshooting (page 127).

2 Right-click on the radio to open a shortcut menu, and then choose A

This action opens the Assign IP Address dialog box.

SSIGN

IP.

3 Select one of the unused IP addresses, and then click OK.

Tip: You must also assign a Gateway address. The Gateway assigned to your PC’s Ethernet port is offered as a suggestion. If your PC does not have a Gateway setting, the Gateway field in the Assign IP Address dialog will be blank. You will need to enter a Gateway before clicking OK.

For information, see Radio Access settings (page 75).

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1.8.6 Set Up a Repeater

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

Administrator login

With administrative privileges, you can view or modify the configuration of the access point.

Enter the user name in lower case, no quotes.

 The default administrator user name is "admin"  The default password is "password"  The user name and password are case sensitive

Guest login

With guest privileges, you can view the existing configuration, but you cannot make changes.

Enter the user name in lower case, no quotes.

 The default guest user name is "guest".  The default password is "password".

Important: You should change the default user names and passwords, write down the settings, and keep a copy in a safe place, to protect the radio from being reconfigured or viewed by unauthorized users. Note: The master is the "root" or central radio in a network. You must have at least one master radio per network. For redundancy, you can assign more than one master to a network.

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To configure Radio 1 as a Repeater, make the following changes to the web configuration form:

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Radio Network Settings

 Unit Name: Enter a unique name for the radio.  Obtain IP Address by: 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 S

TATIC

, and then enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway in the Overall area of the 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.

 Select R

EPEATER

as the radio mode.

 SSID: Enter the SSID you configured for the Master radio. All radios in a

network must have the same SSID.

 Security: Encryption scrambles data so that only intended viewers can

decipher and understand it. Choose the same encryption type you configured for the Master radio.

 WPA/WPA2 Key: Enter the pass phrase you configured for the Master radio.

Important: The Network SSID and WPA phrase are case sensitive. Use exactly the same combination of upper case and lower case letters you entered for the Master radio, otherwise the Repeater radio will not be able to connect to the Master radio.

By default, a repeater connects automatically to the best available parent radio on the network. If necessary, however, you can click the Parent Link button and specify how repeater radios connect to the network. See Parent Link settings in the RLXIB-IHN-W User Manual for information.

1.8.7 Save the Radio Configuration

Before browsing to other pages in the Radio Configuration window, you must apply your changes. Click A

Note: To discard your changes and start over, click C

PPLY

to save your configuration and restart the radio.

LEAR

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1.8.8 Set the Date and Time

The radio has a real time clock (RTC) used to keep time. Accurate system time is useful for logging, and is required as part of certificate validity confirmation; expired certificates cannot be used in 802.1X authentication.

To set the date and time, click the U

TILITIES

button, and then click U

PLOAD

Enter the date and time in the System Time box, and then click A

PPLY

to save.

1.8.9 Set up the Master Radio

Administrator login

With administrative privileges, you can view or modify the configuration of the access point.

Enter the user name in lower case, no quotes.

 The default administrator user name is "admin"  The default password is "password"  The user name and password are case sensitive

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Guest login

With guest privileges, you can view the existing configuration, but you cannot make changes.

Enter the user name in lower case, no quotes.

 The default guest user name is "guest".  The default password is "password".

To configure a Master radio, make the following changes to the web configuration form:

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Overall Settings

 Unit Name: Enter a unique name for the radio.  Obtain IP Address by: 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 S

TATIC

, and then enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway in the Overall area of the Radio web configuration form.

 Select M

ASTER

as the radio mode.

 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.

 Channel Selection: Choose the channel selection mode.

Network channels allow radios to avoid sharing a frequency with other networks in the same location. For most applications, you should choose a specific channel number. If you choose A

UTO,

the radio will scan available

channels, and will select a channel that appears to have little traffic.

Important: The RLXIB-IHN-W radio is not supplied with an antenna. You will need to acquire an antenna that supports the channels and frequency ranges used by the radio.

 Security: 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 with WPA2, to help prevent your data from being intercepted and decoded.

 WPA/WPA2 Key: To use AES encryption on packets sent between the

radios, select WPA2 - P

ERSONAL

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 (page 55).

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 key are both case-sensitive.

Network SSID:_________________ WPA phrase:__________________

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1.9 Verify Communication

When configured, the Roles column identifies each radio as a Master, Repeater, or Client.

Observe the LEDs to ensure good link quality, as explained in LED display (page

130).

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1.10 Test the Network Installation Plan

Test proposed installations before finalizing the installation. After you have configured the network and the radios:

 install the Master radio in its proposed permanent location  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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2 RadioLinx Configuration Manager

In This Chapter

 Login ..................................................................................................... 46

 Configuration ......................................................................................... 47

 Diagnostics ............................................................................................ 80

 Utilities................................................................................................... 88

The RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot radio has a built-in Configuration Manager (radio web configuration form) that allows you to configure the radio from any computer that can connect to the radio, through a wired Ethernet connection, or through a Wireless connection.

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.

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To open the RadioLinx Configuration Manager

1 In the WirelessN Discovery Tool, 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 On the shortcut menu, choose M

ANAGE

. The Radio Configuration / Diagnostic

Utility will open in your web browser. Or,

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

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 Open your web browser. 2 In the address bar, type "

http://

", followed by the IP address for the radio,

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.

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Configuration Help

Help is available for each page in the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility.

 To view help about the current page, click the button. This action

opens a help page in a new browser window.

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2.1 Login

The login page authenticates users and ensures that only authorized users can view or modify this device's settings.

2.1.1 Login User Name and Password

The RLXIB-IHN-W accepts two types of logins:

 Administrator  Guest

Administrator login

With administrative privileges, you can view or modify the configuration of the radio.

Enter the user name in lower case, no quotes to login to the device and view/edit its configuration.

 The default administrator user name is "  The default password is "  The user name and password are case sensitive.

Guest login

With guest privileges, you can view the existing configuration, but not change it.

 The default guest user name is "  The default password is "

password

guest

password

admin

2.1.2 Session Timeout

For extra security, administrators will be logged out of the radio automatically, after a period of inactivity. The inactivity timeout is five minutes. You can change the inactivity timeout on the Access Configuration tab (page 75).

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2.2 Configuration

2.2.1 Overall

The radio's Home Page contains an overview of the radio's configuration and status. It also contains navigation links (tabs) to other configuration pages.

Note: Different versions of the RLXIB Radios support different functionality. You may see more or fewer options on this page, depending on the version of the radio you purchased.

Important: In order to connect to a RLXIB-IHN-W radio from a web browser or SNMP agent, both your computer and the radio must have IP addresses, and these IP addresses must be on the same subnet.

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Unit Name The name of the selected radio.

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

the side of the radio.

Unit up time The length of time the radio has operated since the last system power-

up, or the last system reset.

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

must have the same firmware versions installed. For more information on firmware versions, refer to Update firmware (page 96)

Obtain IP address by 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 S then enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway in the Overall area of the Radio web configuration form.

Note: You must assign a static IP address If you are using the radio in client mode.

IP Address If you are using a static IP address for this radio, enter an IP address

that will not interfere with any other devices on the network. Your network administrator can provide a block of IP addresses you can use.

IP Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your Network Administrator.

Gateway IP Address Enter the Default Gateway address provided by your Network

Administrator.

TATIC

, and

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 radios support DHCP; by default, they attempt to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.

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

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2.2.2 Radio 1

The following fields appear in the Radio Status area of the Main Configuration page.

Note: Each Radio's configuration is unique. If the hardware supports two radios, there will be two instances of the Radio Configuration/Status area, one per radio.

For advanced radio configuration, click the Radio tab (page 53).

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Link Status

Parent The MAC address of the parent radio, if connected

Link Time The amount of time the parent link has been active

RSSI The received signal strength indicator (RSSI) value in dBm from the

SNR This is the signal to noise ratio of the parent link.

Current Channel The frequency channel used by the parent link, if connected

11h status Select this check box to enable 802.11h dynamic frequency detection

Radar event If 802.11h is enabled, this field indicates if a radar event has been

Mode Choose the mode for this radio in the wireless network

Use host MAC address Select this option to use the MAC address of the Ethernet device

Use this MAC address Select this option to enter a custom MAC address for the device.

SSID Assign a network name (SSID) of up to 32 characters. The radio uses

Hide SSID Select this option to prevent broadcast of the SSID.

Channel Selection The Master devices in the wireless network define the channel of

 Master: The radio is configured as a Master.  Connected: The radio is currently connected to a Parent  Associated: The radio is associated with a Parent, but is not

currently connected

 Connecting: The radio is attempting to connect to a Parent  Disconnected: The radio is unable to connect to a Parent

parent link; this is a measurement of how strong the connected parent's signal is as seen by this device.

when operating in the 5 GHz band.

detected on the 5 GHz channel in use by the parent link

 Master (there can be only 1 per wireless network)  Repeater  Client

connected to the client radio, rather than the radio's own MAC address. Use this setting if devices communicating to the host require a connection to a specific MAC address.

Note: This setting is only applicable in client mode.

Note: This setting is only applicable in client mode. In all other roles,

the Radio1 MAC address is applied to all traffic from the radio.

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

operation; this field is not available for repeater or client roles. If configuring an 802.11n radio, select a channel from the list of 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz channels or choose "auto" to let system determine the best channel to use based on the environment noise levels for the available channels.

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Security The RLXIB-IHN-W supports a variety of consumer and enterprise

security, encryption, and authentication options. The Master device in the wireless network defines the security. If this RLXIB-IHN-W radio is a Repeater or Client mode, you must use the same security settings as the network defined by the Master. Choose from one of the following options:

Parameter Description

None Open/no security. Any wireless device can

connect to this AP (subject to an ACL policy).

WEP 64 bit Select this to use WEP (Wired Equivalent

Privacy) encryption on the data packets. WEP is not considered secure, and can be easily broken. Select this only if there are clients that can only support WEP security. The 64-bit encryption type is the least strong of WEP encryption options.

WEP 128 bit This uses 128 bit-encryption for WEP security.

The larger size WEP keys provide stronger encryption, thus making the key more difficult to crack (i.e. 64 WEP has a 40 bit key, which is less secure than the 128 WEP, which has a 104 bit key).

WPA - Personal WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is part of the

wireless security standard (802.11i) standardized by the Wi-Fi Alliance. It supports TKIP/CCMP encryption (default is TKIP). The personal authentication is the pre-shared key (PSK) that is an alphanumeric pass phrase shared with the wireless peer.

WPA - Enterprise This selection allows you to use WPA with

RADIUS server authentication. The Configuration > Security pages contain configuration parameters to enable RADIUS server authentication.

WPA2 - Personal WPA2 is the implementation of the security

standard specified in final 802.11i. It supports AES encryption, and uses pre-shared key (PSK) based authentication.

WPA2 - Enterprise WPA2 is the implementation of the security

standard specified in final 802.11i. It supports TKIP/AES encryption (default is AES), and uses RADIUS server (Enterprise) based authentication.

WPA/WPA2 Key Enter the alphanumeric password for WPA or WPA2 PSK

authentication. Upstream parents or downstream clients must also be configured with the same password.

WEP Key Choose any alphanumeric phrase (longer than 8 characters for optimal

security) that is shared with upstream parents or downstream clients.

Power Constraint This limits the maximum power that the client can use. This parameter

is applicable only for MASTER/REPEATER mode.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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2.2.3 IPv6 Configuration

The RLXIB-IHN-W can operate as an IPv6 host. When this mode is enabled, and the static IPv6 networking parameters are configured, the management interface is accessible in an IPv6 network.

To use the RLXIB-IHN-W in an IPv6 network, select (check) the E

ONFIGURATION

checkbox.

Enter the following parameters to configure the static IPv6 networking:

Parameter Description

IPv6 Address The static IPv6 address to assign to the RLXIB-IHN-W Device.

IPv6 Prefix Length The IPv6 network (subnet) is identified by the initial bits of the address

called the prefix. All hosts in the network use the same initial bits for their IPv6 address; the number of common initial bits in the network's addresses is set by the prefix length field.

Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the device, the browser will not respond when you 'Apply' changes. You must use the new IP address to connect to the web management interface of the device.

IPv6 Gateway IPv6 address of the gateway through which the destination host or

network can be reached.

NABLE IPV6

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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2.2.4 Radio Configuration

Use the settings in the Radio Configuration tab to configure advanced settings for the radio. Here you can define the wireless link rate of the radio's connection to parents or children, and set 802.11 channels, power levels, and bands to use for the link.

Parameter Description

Channel Selection Select a channel from the dropdown list, or choose 'auto' to let the radio

determine the best channel to use based on the environment noise levels for the available channels.

Channel Width Select the channel width: either 20 MHz or 40 MHz channel bonding

(spacing), or choose 'auto' to let the radio determine the best channel spacing to use.

Note: This setting applies to 802.11n traffic only.

Tx antennas This field allows you to limit the number of transmit antennas to use,

thereby limiting the potential 802.11 rates. Two transmit antennas are required for full 802.11n speeds.

Basic Rate The basic rate governs the transmission speed to use in a wireless link

with a parent, child, or 802.11 true client. Select 'auto' from the dropdown list to let the radio determine the

optimal rate to use based on environmental conditions and the endpoint capabilities.

You can also select 802.11a and 802.11g rates (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 48, and 54 Mbps), as well as 802.11n MCS index values ranging from 0 to 15, assuming both Tx antennas are available for use. If the Tx antenna field is set to 1, or only a single antenna is installed, the 802.11n MCS index values are from 0 to 7.

Parent Rate This parameter is for radios in a Repeater or Child role, and defines the

maximum rate to use when connecting to the parent. Select 'auto', or choose the 802.11 link rate from the dropdown list.

Transmit Power Select the output power from the dropdown list. Higher transmit power

allows the radio to connect over greater distances. The maximum output power is determined by the region in which the radio is sold.

'n' only Mode Select (check) this check box to disable legacy (802.11a or 802.11g)

connections. This will ensure that the radio's bandwidth is only available for clients connecting at 11n rates.

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Parameter Description

Enable AMSDU Select (check) this check box to aggregate small size TCP packets.

Small frames with the same physical source and destination endpoints are combined into a single, larger frame to improve overall throughput and decrease transmission overhead.

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

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. Increasing the Range beyond what is necessary can cause a slight decrease in throughput.

CAUTION: Decreasing the Range setting to less than the actual range can prevent the radios from linking.

QoS Enable Select this check box to enable Quality of Service (QoS) for this radio.

When this is selected, the radio will use one of the following Default CoS selections.

Default CoS Class of Service (CoS) prioritizes data traffic over the wireless link.

Select the default Class of Service that best matches the type of data on your wireless network.

Parameter Description

Voice Highest priority queue, minimum delay. Used

typically to send time-sensitive data such as Voice over IP (VoIP)

Video High priority queue, minimum delay. Used

typically to send time-sensitive data such as Video and other streaming media

Best Effort Medium priority queue, medium throughput and

delay. Most traditional IP data is sent to this queue.

Background Lowest priority queue, high throughput. Bulk data

that requires maximum throughput and is not time-sensitive is typically sent to this queue (FTP data, for example).

Sub Bands When in 802.11a mode (the 5 GHz band), you can allow the radio to

use one or more of the following available sub-bands for transmission:

 5.150 to 5.250 GHz  5.250 to 5.350 GHz  5.470 to 5.725 GHz  5.725 to 5.850 GHz

The 5.25 and 5.47 bands require the radio to search for and avoid radar from legacy systems. If radar is found, the radio must change to a different band. You can disable these sub-bands if necessary, however this limits the selection of channels the radio can use.

Another reason to disable some sub-bands is to prevent the radio from moving to a band that is not supported by the antenna.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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2.2.5 Security Configuration

The security tab allows you to configure external authentication servers, for example, RADIUS, or other servers that support 802.1X link authentication.

These options are only available when the wireless network uses WPA-

NTERPRISE

Note: A detailed discussion of RADIUS authentication and certificates is outside the scope of this manual. Refer to the documentation for your RADIUS server to determine the proper procedure to create and use authentication certificates.

Parameter Description

Outer EAP Method Outer authentication establishes a secure tunnel, over which the

Anonymous ID The Anonymous ID string is used as unencrypted identity with different

Inner Authentication Inner Authentication is the second layer for authorizing a client. This

Username Enter the username configured on the authentication server for this

Password Enter the password configured on the authentication server for this

EAP Server Name This option field is used to reference configured security servers.

or WPA2-E

NTERPRISE

username and passwords (inner authentication) will be exchanged. Select the outer authentication method from the dropdown list. This

method must match the configuration of your authentication server.

 EAP-TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Security)  EAP-PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol)

EAP types.

layer encrypts the username and password, and sends them to the authentication server over the tunnel created as part of outer Authentication.

Select the inner authentication method from the dropdown list. This method must match the configuration of your authentication server.

 EAP-MD5 (Message-Digest algorithm 5)  EAP-MSCHAPv2 (Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication

Protocol version 2)

wireless network. This value is CaSe SeNsItIvE, and can contain any alphanumeric characters.

wireless network. The password is CaSe SeNsItIvE, and can contain alphanumeric, '_', or '-' characters.

security (page 49).

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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Configured Security Servers

To use Security Server authentication, you must add one or more RADIUS servers to the list. To add a server, click the Add button, and enter the server information.

Parameter Description

Authentication Server IP Address

Authentication Port The most commonly used authentication ports for RADIUS are 1812

Secret Enter the Shared Secret for this RADIUS client (the RLXIB-IHN-W

Timeout The time in seconds for an authentication attempt to time out after no

Retries This field sets the number of times to retry authentication with this

Select All Selects all configured security servers in the list

Delete Deletes the selected configured security servers from the list

Add Opens the Security Server Configuration page.

IP address on the network where the RADIUS server is located.

(the default for Microsoft RADIUS server), or 1645 (legacy, the default for Cisco and Juniper Networks RADIUS servers).

Other configurations are possible. Refer to the documentation for your RADIUS server to determine the UDP port number to use (0 to 65535).

radio). Obtain this information from the administrator for the RADIUS server.

response from the server. The value in seconds should be between 5 and 999.

server after a timeout before the authentication attempt fails. This value should be between 1 and 999.

The following illustration shows a security server configured for RADIUS authentication (Port 1645).

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Access Control List

This page allows you to define specific MAC addresses to permit or deny client connections to this device.

The default is "open" access, which does no filtering on specific MAC addresses.

Parameter Description

ACL Policy Status Select Allow, Deny, or Open.

 Allow: only MAC addresses in the list can connect to the radio.  Deny: clients with a MAC address in the may not connect to the

radio.

 Open: Any client can connect.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

List of MAC Addresses

This list shows all MAC addresses of devices to include in the Access Control List for this radio.

Parameter Description

Select All Selects all the MAC addresses in the list.

Delete Deletes the selected MAC address from the list.

Add Opens the MAC Filter Configuration page.

MAC Filter Configuration

Use this page to add MAC addresses to the Access Control List.

Parameter Description

MAC Address Enter the hexadecimal MAC (Media Access Control) address of the

client that you would like to add to the list of MAC addresses, in the format XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX where X is a number from 0 through 9 or A through F.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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2.2.6 Parent Selection

Parent selection allows repeater or client mode RLXIB-IHN-W radios to join a wireless network using a predefined link selection method as defined in these pages. At least one radio in the wireless network must be configured as a Master, in order to define the operating channel and security of the network.

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.

Once per second, the RLXIB-IHN-W 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. There is built in hysteresis to prevent frequent link fluctuations.

When a repeater is not associated in the network, it will scan the available channels for potential parents.

The following parameters allow you to specify additional parent selection rules.

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Parameter Description

Selection Method When the "Available Parents List" is populated, the radio will use one of

the following selection methods to determine the parent to use for the wireless network:

Parameter Description

Auto The auto mode uses a custom algorithm to assign

a cost of association to each detected potential parent. This algorithm is a function of the potential parent's signal strength, distance in hops from the Master device.

Branch This selection requires the radio to connect to

parents that are a specific number of hops away from the Master, up to a maximum of 10 hops. If Branch Length of 1 is chosen, the radio will link only to the Master radio. If Branch Length of 2 is chosen, the radio will link only to another RLXIBIHN-W that is linked to the Master radio, and so on.

List Selection method using a preferred list of radio

MAC addresses. Parents are selected by priority list or weighted list.  List/Priority: This selection method uses a

list of preferred parents. List/Priority compares the list of detected available parents to the prioritized list of parents to determine the preferred parent connection link.

 List/Weight: This option combines the

automatic mode with the preferred list of parents. If there are two or more available parents that are also part of a user defined preferred list, the automatic algorithm chooses the parent from the preferred list.



Hop Count The number of hops to allow between this radio and the Master (1 to

10) A value of 1 requires this radio to connect directly to the Master

Preferred List Select the preferred list type from the dropdown list. This selection only

applies If the selection method above is "List".

Parameter Description

Best in List The radio compares the list of radio MAC

addresses configured on this page with the available parents. If two or more parents match the MAC addresses on the preferred list, the radio will select the best parent within the preferred list.

Follow List Priority The radio uses the list of radio MAC addresses

to a parent from the list, in order from 1 to 8. If the MAC address in List 1 is available, the radio will use this link. If this parent is unavailable, the radio will attempt to connect with the address in List 2, and so on.

MAC Address List 1 to n

Select the MAC address from the dropdown list for each potential parent. The radio populates the dropdown list with all MAC addresses it detects on the wireless network, or choose Custom MAC to enter an address manually.

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Parameter Description

Custom MAC Address Use the Custom MAC Address field to enter a MAC address that is not

on the dropdown list.

Note: Each Radio's Parent Selection configuration is unique; if the hardware supports two radios, there will be one instance of the configuration section for each radio.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

Advanced Configuration

Use the Advanced Configuration tab to change the default parent selection settings.

Note: In most cases, the default settings are appropriate, however you may need to tune these parameters to overcome environment-specific issues. Note: Each Radio's Parent Selection configuration is unique; if the hardware supports two radios there will be two instances of the below configuration section, one per radio.

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Stale Time Enter the maximum age in seconds (1 to 60, default 15 seconds) to

remove an entry from the Available Parent List if a beacon frame is not received within the stale time.

Dwell Time Enter the time in milliseconds (1 to 1000, default 15 milliseconds) that

the radio should scan each channel for parents.

Scan Rounds Enter the number of times (1 to 5, default 2 rounds) the non-associated

repeater or client should scan all available channels to populate the Available Parent List, before it connects to a parent candidate.

Selection Frequency Enter the time in seconds (0.1 to 10 seconds, default 1 second) to

check for another parent candidate while the radio is already associated to a parent.

Strong RSSI Threshold Enter the RSSI value (-100 to -20 dBm, default -60 dBm) above which a

stronger signal is not beneficial in the cost calculation for an available parent.

RSSI Averaging Factor Enter a value from 2 to 128 to determine how long to average the RSSI

measured from a potential parent. Default is 32.

Hysteresis Enter a value from 1 to 10 dBm (default 3 dBm) to adjust the preference

given to the current parent to prevent inadvertent switching between parent radios.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

Available Parents List

This page displays the list of available parents for this RLXIB-IHN-W radio. This page does not apply to a radio configured as a Master.

Select (check) the F

ILTER BY MY

SSID checkbox and click A

PPLY

to restrict the list of available parents to those with the same SSID as the radio you are configuring.

Both the selected parent and all other potential detected parents will be listed. A green dot in the leftmost column indicates the selected parent.

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Available Parents List (by radio)

Parameter Description

MAC ID A unique hexadecimal number that identifies any Ethernet device.

SSID Network Name (Service Set Identifier).

RSSI The received signal strength indicator (in dBm), or signal strength,

between this radio and the parent.

Channel The radio channel on which the device is transmitting.

Security The encryption type enabled for the device.

Speed (Data Rate) This is the maximum possible data rate (in Mbps) of the parent link.

Hops The number of hops to allow between this radio and the Master (1 to

10). A value of 1 indicates that the radio is directly connected to the Master.

Weight This is the calculated cost (or weight) given to this parent based on the

automatic parent selection rules. A lower cost is a better parent candidate.

Age (sec) The length of time (in seconds) since the radio last saw a packet from

this MAC address

Poll Interval Enter the interval in seconds to refresh the list of available parents on

this page.

Start Click to start refreshing the list.

Stop Click to stop refreshing the list.

2.2.7 RSTP Configuration

The software’s built-in Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) functionality enables you to set up full redundancy between radios or other devices.

Note: RSTP is not VLAN aware. If RSTP is enabled in a network that uses VLANs, there may be paths that have unblocked loops thereby nullifying the effectiveness of RSTP.

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Parameter Description

RSTP Status Use the dropdown menu to enable or disable RSTP for this device.

Ethernet Edge Port Specify whether Ethernet port on the device is connected to another

RSTP enabled device. If yes, the edge port property is set to Disable.

Priority This is the priority component of the bridge identifier of this node. The

priority value should be a multiple of 4096.

Hello Time Hello time of the bridge represents the time interval between

transmissions of RSTP BPDUs. The value should be between 1 and 10 seconds, with 2 seconds as the default.

Max Age Max age is the upper limit on the number of hops the information in a

BPDU can traverse. This can be between 6 and 28 seconds, with 20 seconds as the default.

Forward Delay Forward delay is the time spent by a port in Learning state before

moving to the Forwarding state. This can be between 15 and 30 seconds, with 15 seconds as the default.

Cost for Ethernet Interface

Cost for Radio Interface 1 Cost of using a radio interface 1 based connection.

Cost for Radio Interface 2 Cost of using a radio interface 2 based connection (if applicable).

Cost of using Ethernet interface on AP.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

Spanning Tree shuts off ports as necessary to prevent loops. If loops are created in an Ethernet network, packets can be circulated endlessly, consuming all the bandwidth and making the network unusable.

RSTP allows users to create truly redundant connections between any two points in the network. The radios detect the redundant paths and keep one connection alive for communications. If the primary connection fails for any reason, the secondary connection is quickly transitioned to a state to forward packets, allowing the network to adapt itself to handle problems without customer intervention.

RSTP uses active communications between network devices to propagate changes in the network and to cause transitions to occur much more quickly. Because RSTP is an IEEE standard, IH radios work in conjunction with wired Ethernet switches to form a redundant network.

Each RSTP device (RLXIB-IHN-W Radio or Ethernet switch) communicates with other RSTP devices in the network via packets called Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs). BPDUs are sent out each of the devices ports. In a wired switch this would be from each of the Ethernet ports. In an RLXIB-IHN-W Radio, in addition to the Ethernet port, each wireless link is considered a port. These BPDUs are the communications means to allow each RSTP device in the network to make sure that the proper connections still exist.

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BPDUs are sent out the port at a rate called the "Hello Time". The accepted standard value for this is 2 seconds. If a radio (or any other RSTP device) does not get a BPDU for 2 Hello Times, it assumes the RSTP device that had been there is no longer available. It can then open an alternate path if one is available. This process is much like the STP process. If other devices on the network are not operating in rapid spanning tree mode, the radio will revert to normal spanning tree operation on a per-port basis.

RSTP provides a performance enhancement over STP operation. By comparison, the radio using the STP algorithm would revert its port to the listening state, and then to the learning state, before returning to the forwarding state. Each of these states takes at least 15 seconds, during which the STP devices are listening for BPDUs to re-negotiate the network topology. The advantage of using the RSTP functionality is that is uses active handshaking between adjacent RSTP devices to re-negotiate the network topology. This process takes one to two seconds.

Each RLXIB-IHN-W Radio contains a switch table, which tells it how to forward Ethernet packets to get them to their proper destination. When the network topology changes, the RLXIB-IHN-W Radio flushes its Ethernet switch table immediately. This allows it to pass traffic immediately over the new network topology and learn the configuration in the process. Until the learning is complete, the packets are broadcast to their destination. As each packet is seen and the switch table rebuilds, the radios return to directing packets to their destinations.

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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RSTP Port Status

The RSTP Port Status tab lists all RSTP ports detected on the network.

Parameter Description

Connection Name of the interface on which the connection to a peer has been

made on this device.

MAC Address This is the identifier of a particular connection with this device. It is a

combination of interface name & MAC address based identifier. The MAC address of the peer is zero for an Ethernet based connection.

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

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

Designation This field is the RSTP designation for the network branch off a

connection. Possible designations are Designated, Root, Alternate, Backup, or Disabled.

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

Spanning Tree root.

Designated Bridge The next bridge towards the root of tree on this connection.

Edge Port Edge port status of this connection.

Poll Interval Enter the interval in seconds to refresh the Port Status list on this page.

Start Click to start refreshing the list.

Stop Click to stop refreshing the list.

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2.2.8 VLAN Configuration

The RLXIB-IHN-W can use VLAN tagging to divide wireless network traffic into segments. Traffic originating from the Ethernet port can be filtered by VLAN tags before being transmitted over the wireless network. This is accomplished on the RLXIB-IHN-W with virtual APs.

A given radio can have multiple virtual APs (VAPs) configured on it, and these virtual APs can be active concurrently. There is a general mode AP that is the default link for parent and child connections. This general mode AP is VLANaware, in that there is filtering for VLAN tags enabled along this link.

When a new virtual AP is created it can be assigned a VLAN tag, and this can be in use over a radio concurrently with the general mode AP. In this case, only packets that match the VLAN tag will be sent over this new virtual AP link to other endpoints in this VLAN. VLAN filtering is particularly useful to limit broadcast packets of a device in a large network

Parameter Description

VLAN Status Use the dropdown menu to enable or disable VLAN filtering support on

this device.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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Virtual AP List

The Virtual AP list shows the configured Virtual Access Points on this device.

Parameter Description

AP Name This AP identifier uniquely identifies an AP in the list of configured APs.

Status An AP can be disabled if not in use and enabled when needed.

Disabling an AP does not delete the configuration, but stops the AP from being broadcast over the configured radio. Enabling the AP creates a wireless network, where computers and other devices can join and communicate with the devices connected to the access point or the devices on the Local Area Network (LAN). The AP must be enabled for it to appear in the list of available VLANs.

Radio This is the physical radio on which this AP is running on.

SSID The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of the wireless network

serviced by this AP. In order for computers or devices to communicate via this wireless network serviced by this AP, all devices must select the same SSID from the list of wireless networks in the area.

Security This field has a brief description of the security, encryption and

authentication combination assigned to the AP.

Edit Opens the APs Configuration page, allowing you to change the profile,

radio, mode, etc. that is used by this AP.

The actions that can be taken on APs are:

Parameter Description

Select All Selects all the APs in the table

Enable Enables the selected APs

Disable Stops the selected APs

The list of Available VLANs displays configured VLANs on this device. All enabled APs as well as one or two Ethernet interfaces will appear in this list. The PVID of the AP can be set as need by using the edit button to create a VLANaware wireless network.

Parameter Description

Link This is the SSID of the virtual AP link or the physical Ethernet port

identifier. For devices with two Ethernet ports, both will be unique Links in this list.

PVID VLAN ID used to classify the traffic from VLAN unaware devices.

IP Based VLAN Displays whether IP based VLAN filtering is enabled on the link.

Edit Opens the VLAN Configuration page, allowing you to edit the fields

described above.

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Virtual AP Configuration

VLAN support over the wireless network is provided by the use of virtual APs. This configuration page allows you to create up to three unique VLANs on top of the default (VLAN ID = 0) per radio, and so up to three unique Virtual APs can be configured.

Parameter Description

Virtual AP Name The unique AP identifier displayed in the list of configured APs.

SSID The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of the wireless network

serviced by this AP. Each AP should have a unique SSID if it is to be used to create a VLAN aware wireless network. In order for computers or devices to communicate via this wireless network serviced by this AP, all devices must select the same SSID from the list of wireless networks in the area.

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Parameter Description

Security This defines the security parameters for the Virtual AP. The Master

device in the wireless network defines the security even for VAPs. If this RLXIB-IHN-W radio is a Repeater or Client mode, you must use the same security settings as the network defined by the Master. Choose from one of the following options:

Parameter Description

None Open/no security. Any wireless device can

connect to this AP (subject to an ACL policy).

WEP 64 bit Select this to use WEP (Wired Equivalent

Privacy) encryption on the data packets. WEP is not considered to be secure and can be easily broken. Select this only if there are clients that can only support WEP security. The 64-bit encryption type is the least strong of WEP encryption options.

WEP 128 bit This uses 128-bit encryption for WEP security.

The larger size WEP keys provide stronger encryption, thus making the key more difficult to crack (i.e. 64 WEP has a 40-bit key which is less secure than the 128 WEP, which has a 104-bit key).

WPA - Personal WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is part of the

wireless security standard (802.11i) standardized by the Wi-Fi Alliance. It supports TKIP/CCMP encryption (default is TKIP). The personal authentication is the preshared key (PSK) that is an alphanumeric pass phrase shared with the wireless peer.

WPA - Enterprise This selection allows you to use WPA with

RADIUS server authentication. The Configuration > Security pages contain configuration parameters to enable RADIUS server authentication.

WPA2 - Personal WPA2 is the implementation of the security

standard specified in final 802.11i. It supports AES encryption, and uses preshared key (PSK) based authentication.

WPA2 - Enterprise WPA2 is the implementation of the security

standard specified in final 802.11i. It supports TCKP/AES encryption (default is AES), and uses RADIUS server (Enterprise) based authentication.

WPA/WPA2 Key Enter the alphanumeric password for WPA or WPA2 PSK

authentication. Upstream parents or downstream clients must also be configured with the same password.

WEP Key Choose any alphanumeric phrase (longer than 8 characters for optimal

security) that is shared with upstream parents or downstream clients.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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VLAN Configuration

This configuration page allows you to modify the PVID of an available VLAN and indicate if the VLAN is IP based.

Parameter Description

Link This is the SSID of the virtual AP link or the physical Ethernet port

identifier. For devices with two Ethernet ports, both will be unique Links in this list.

PVID VLAN ID used to classify the traffic from VLAN unaware devices.

IP Based VLAN Displays whether IP based VLAN filtering is enabled on the link. The

default is enabled.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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IP Address / Port Mapping

In order to assign VLAN tags to packets according to source IP address, the IP address must be mapped to VLAN in advance.

These mappings apply to the traffic originating from VLAN unaware devices, and have higher preference over the PVID setting on the link.

Parameter Description

IP Address This is the IP address that will be mapped to a particular VLAN & CoS.

Subnet Mask Subnet mask of the IP Address.

VLAN VLAN ID to classify the traffic from the IP address.

Class of Service (CoS) Class of Service (CoS) prioritizes data traffic over the wireless link.

Select the default Class of Service that best matches the type of data on your wireless network.

Parameter Description

Voice Highest priority queue, minimum delay. Used

typically to send time-sensitive data such as Voice over IP (VoIP)

Video High priority queue, minimum delay. Used

typically to send time-sensitive data such as Video and other streaming media

Best Effort Medium priority queue, medium throughput and

delay. Most traditional IP data is sent to this queue.

Background Lowest priority queue, high throughput. Bulk

data that requires maximum throughput and is not time-sensitive is typically sent to this queue (FTP data, for example).

Edit

Opens the IP A to modify the mapping for this IP address.

DDRESS / PORT MAPPING

configuration page, allowing you

The actions that can be taken on IP Address mappings are:

Parameter Description

Select All Selects all the address mapping entries in the table

Enable Enables the selected address mapping entries

Delete Stops and deletes the selected address mapping entries

Add Clicking this button will link to the address mapping configuration page.

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2.2.9 IGMP / Multicast Configuration

The device can be configured to ensure multicast traffic is sent out as directed packets over the 802.11 network.

RLXIB-IHN-W radios support IGMP v1 and v2. The default operation of the RLXIB-IHN-W radios is to have IGMP functionality enabled. Use this page to specify settings associated with IGMP filtering and snooping.

Unknown multicast addresses can be sent to all ports (flood) or to none (filtered) by selecting the Multicast Filtering option. You can also specify whether the radio will generate IGMP queries, and configure the query interval time.

By RFC specification, only one device on a network should generate IGMP queries. As such, RLXIB-IHW radios will only send a query if another device has not sent a query within its Query Interval setting, even if Query Generation is enabled.

Parameter Description

Multicast Filtering Use the dropdown menu to enable or disable Multicast filtering support

on this device. Disabling filtering will cause the radio to flood multicast packets to all ports.

IGMP Query Generation Use the dropdown menu to enable or disable IGMP query generation

from this device.

IGMP Query Interval Number of seconds between queries (if not pre-emptied by another

devices queries).

Broadcast Threshold This is the number of interested clients (default is 10) for a multicast

group beyond which multicast packets are sent as multiple (3) broadcasts instead of individually directed packets.

Multicast Stale Timeout Number of queries generated before a device is removed from the

multicast group on this radio if no response is received (default 3). This is applicable only to dynamically created multicast memberships.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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Associated Ports

The section lists the multicast memberships of all the known multicast addresses of the device.

Parameter Description

Multicast Address Multicast MAC address of the group. For example 01:00:5e:XX:XX:XX

where XX:XX:XX represents the multicast group address.

Interface Name The interface for this port mapping is either Ethernet1 (the main port),

Parent 1 or AP 1.

Client MAC The MAC address of the client to which the directed multicast packets

have to be sent

Type The type of the Multicast group address. The two possible values are -

static, dynamic. A static entry is created by the administrator from the Associated Ports page. A dynamic entry is created as a result of snooping IGMP messages that are being forwarded by the device. This is done only when multicast filtering is enabled from the IGMP/Multicast page.

The actions that can be taken on Associated Ports table are:

Parameter Description

Delete Deletes the static multicast membership mapping.

Add This button will link to the Add Associated Port configuration page.

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Associated Port Configuration

This section allows the administrator to configure the static membership mapping for a multicast address.

This mapping is used by the device to send directed multicast frames to the client over the 802.11 link.

Parameter Description

Multicast Address Multicast MAC address of the group. For example 01:00:5e:XX:XX:XX

where XX:XX:XX represents the multicast group address.

Interface Name The interface for this port mapping is either the Ethernet interface,

Radio 1 or Radio 2. Some devices have two physical Ethernet ports, in this case the Ethernet interface option covers traffic over both ports.

Client MAC The MAC address of the client to which the directed multicast packets

have to be sent

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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2.2.10 Access Configuration

This section allows you to edit the configuration of an existing administrator or guest user.

Admin Settings

Parameter Description

Old Password The current password is required to validate changes to the password

New Password The password may contain only alphanumeric, '-', or '_' characters.

Retype New Password The password entered in this field must match the one above for the

password to be set.

Idle Timeout This is the session timeout for the user. The default is 15 minutes of no

web activity and the timeout counter reset when the web GUI is being navigated.

Guest Settings

Parameter Description

Old Password The current password is required to validate changes to the password

New Password The password may contain only alphanumeric, '-' or '_' characters.

Retype New Password The password entered in this field must match the one above for the

password to be set.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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2.2.11 SNMP Configuration

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

The RLXIB-IHN-W SNMP agent supports the SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 protocol versions, and can send traps to a specified community.

The MIB (Management Information Base) fields settings on this tab populate the current SNMP system information of the RLXIB-IHN-W.

Parameter Description

SysContact The name of the contact person for this device.

Examples admin, John Doe.

SysLocation The physical location of the device

Example Rack #2, 4th Floor.

SysName A name given for easy identification of the device.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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Access Control List

The SNMP Access Control List is a table of access rules that enables read-only or read-write access for select IP addresses in a defined SNMP agent's community.

Parameter Description

IP Address The IP Address of the specific SNMP manager or trap agent on which

to create an access rule.

Subnet Mask The network mask used to determine the list of allowed SNMP

managers.

Community The community string to which the agent belongs to. Most agents are

configured to listen for traps in the Public community.

Access Type The SNMP manager or trap agent can either be allowed to read and

modify all SNMP accessible settings (rwcommunity) or be given readonly access (rocommunity).

!(Edit) The Edit button will link to the SNMP Access Control Configuration

page, allowing you to make changes to the selected access control rule.

The actions that can be taken on SNMP access control rules are:

Parameter Description

Select All Selects all SNMP access control rules in the table.

Delete Deletes the selected SNMP access control rule or rules.

Add Clicking this button will link to the SNMP Access Control Configuration

page.

Traps List

This table lists IP addresses of SNMP agents to which the device will send trap messages and allows several operations on the SNMP agents.

Parameter Description

IP Address The IP Address of the SNMP manager or trap agent.

Port The SNMP trap port of the IP address to which the trap messages will

be sent (typically UDP port 162).

Community The community string associated to the agent. Most agents are

configured to listen for traps in the Public community.

SNMP Version SNMP protocol version used by the defined trap agent.

Edit Opens the SNMP Trap Configuration page, allowing you to make

changes to the selected SNMP Agent.

The actions that can be taken on SNMP agents are:

Parameter Description

Select All Selects all the SNMP agents in the table.

Delete Deletes the selected SNMP agent or agents.

Add: Clicking this button will link to the SNMP Trap Configuration page.

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SNMP Access Control Configuration

This configuration page allows you to add or modify an access control rule for a given SNMP manager or trap agent as identified by its IP address and community.

Parameter Description

IP Address The IP Address of the specific SNMP manager or trap agent on which

to create an access rule

Subnet Mask The network mask used to determine the list of allowed SNMP

managers.

Community The community string associated to the agent. Most agents are

configured to listen for traps in the Public community.

Access Type The SNMP manager or trap agent can either be allowed to read and

modify all SNMP accessible settings (rwcommunity) or be given readonly access (rocommunity).

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

SNMP Trap Configuration

This page allows you to add a new SNMP manager/trap agent or edit the configuration of an existing SNMP manager/trap agent.

Parameter Description

IP Address The IP address of the SNMP agent.

Port The SNMP trap port to which the trap messages will be sent.

Community The community string associated to the agent. Most agents are

configured to listen for traps in the public community.

SNMP Version This device supports SNMP protocols v1, v2c and v3.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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SNMPv3 Configuration

SNMPv3 adds extra security and remote configuration enhancements to SNMP. To use an SNMP v3 agent with the RLXIB-IHN-W, configure the options on this page.

Parameter Description

SNMPv3 EngineID This is the SNMPv3 identifier common to all ProSoft RLXIB-IHN-W

radios.

Username The SNMPv3 administrator level user has username admin.

Access Type The access privilege assigned to the admin is read-only (ROUSER).

Security Level The authentication and encryption requirements for this user are

defined here.

Parameter Description

NoAuthNoPriv This allows the user to login without

authentication or encryption.

AuthNoPriv This requires only authentication for the user to

AuthPriv This requires both authentication and encryption

for access. If selected, the authentication and privacy fields below must be set.

Authentication Algorithm Choose an authentication algorithm from the drop down list - MD5 and

SHA

Authentication Password The authentication password for the user.

Privacy Algorithm Choose a privacy algorithm from the drop down list - DES or AES

Privacy Password The privacy password for the user.

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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2.3 Diagnostics

The Main Diagnostics tab shows basic information about the radio.

Parameter Description

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

up or last system reset.

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

must have the same firmware versions installed. For more information on firmware versions, refer to Upload Code (page 96).

2.3.1 Radio Status

Parameter

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

Link Status

Parent The MAC address of the parent radio to which the selected radio is

Link Time The length of time the radio has been continuously connected to a

RSSI Strength of the signal from the Parent radio, in dBm.

SNR The signal-to-noise ratio is displayed here in dB. Refer to

Poll Interval Enter the interval in seconds to refresh the status information on this

Start Click to start refreshing the page.

Stop Click to stop refreshing the page.

Description

the side of the radio.

 Master: The radio is configured as a Master.  Connected: The radio is currently connected to a Parent  Associated: The radio is associated with a Parent, but is not

currently connected

 Connecting: The radio is attempting to connect to a Parent  Disconnected: The radio is unable to connect to a Parent

linked.

parent radio.

Understanding Signal to Noise Ratio (page 133) for more information on how to interpret this value.

page.

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2.3.2 Address Table

The address table displays a list of all connected nodes in the network (more specifically, the trunk/management network that is not VLAN aware).

Parameter Description

Filter by By default, the list shows all nodes that are detected by this device as

being part of the 802.11 network. You can filter the list with the following options

Parameter Description

Radios Directly Linked

Devices out Ethernet Port

Devices available over Radio Links

Poll Interval Enter the interval in seconds to refresh the information on this page.

Start Click to start refreshing the page.

Stop Click to stop refreshing the page.

Shows only nodes that have a direct parent/child connection to this device.

Shows nodes that are connected via Ethernet to this device

Shows nodes that have a 802.11 link to this device

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2.3.3 Statistics

The Statistics tab shows traffic data for the radio and Ethernet ports on the RLXIB-IHN-W.

Note: Each Radio's configuration is unique. If the hardware supports more than one physical radio, and more than one Ethernet port, the traffic statistics are cumulative for each pair.

Parameter Description

Interface The interface statistics for each physical Ethernet and Radio interface

Packets The number of transmitted/received (tx/rx) wireless packets

Bytes The number of transmitted/received (tx/rx) bytes of data

Errors The number of transmitted/received (tx/rx) packet errors reported to the

device, over all configured APs

Dropped The number of transmitted/received (tx/rx) packets dropped by the

device, over all configured APs

Multicast The number of multicast packets sent over this device

Collisions The number of packet collisions reported to the device, over all

configured APs

Child Links Click to open the interface statistics page for the child links (page 83).

The Child Links page shows traffic statistics for all downstream children. listed by MAC address.

Poll Interval Enter the interval in seconds to refresh the information on this page.

Start Click to start refreshing the page.

Stop Click to stop refreshing the page.

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2.3.4 Child Links

Parameter Description

Client MAC The MAC Address of each client detected by the RLXIB-IHN-W

Packets The number of transmitted/received (tx/rx) wireless packets

Bytes The number of transmitted/received (tx/rx) bytes of information

Errors The number of transmitted/received (tx/rx) packet errors reported to the

device, over all configured APs

Dropped The number of transmitted/received (tx/rx) packets dropped by the

device, over all configured APs

Multicast The number of multicast packets sent over this device

Collisions The number of packet collisions reported to the device, over all

configured APs

Poll Interval Enter the interval in seconds to refresh the information on this page.

Start Click to start refreshing the page.

Stop Click to stop refreshing the page.

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2.3.5 802.11 Traffic

The 802.11 Traffic tab contains a list of 802.11 devices detected by the radio. This list is updated at intervals specified in the Poll Interval field.

Depending on the radio's Radio's configuration, this list may include 802.11 devices that are members of other SSIDs.

Parameter Description

MAC ID The detected node's MAC address.

SSID The detected node's SSID if available.

Channel The broadcast channel used by the detected node.

RSSI The received signal strength indicator (in dBm) between detected node

and this device

Security The security settings, if any, in place for connections to the detected

node.

Speed (Data Rate) This is the maximum possible data rate (in Mbps) of a connection to the

detected node.

MCS If the radio is using 802.11n rates, the associated MCS value between

0 and 15 will be displayed.

Age This is the time since detected node was most recently heard.

Poll Interval Enter the interval in seconds to refresh the information on this page.

Start Click to start refreshing the page.

Stop Click to stop refreshing the page.

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2.3.6 Tools

The Tools tab allows you to perform tasks for investigating network issues or validating connectivity between nodes.

Ping

You can use the radio to ping other IP addresses on the network to test connectivity between this radio and the network.

Parameter Description

IP Address The IP address where an ICMP echo request packet will be sent.

 If the destination IP address is active, it will respond to the ping

command text similar to "64 bytes from IP_Address:icmp……".

 A "response timed out" message indicates that the

destination is either not active or is blocking ping requests.

Rate This setting defines the number of seconds to wait between sending

ICPM echo request packets to the configured IP address.

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Capturing Packets

This utility allows you to capture all packets that pass through the selected interface (Ethernet, Radio 1, or Radio 2).

Note: A detailed discussion of network packet analysis is outside the scope of this manual. Refer to the documentation for your network protocol analyzer for more information on interpreting packet captures.

To capture packets, click the P

ACKET TRACE

button.

Select the interface from the dropdown list, and then click S packet capture click S

TOP

TART

. To stop the

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To view the contents of the captured packets, you must download the capture file, and open it in a network protocol analyzer. Click D

OWNLOAD

to retrieve and

open the capture file.

The following illustration shows the results of the capture in a in a network protocol analyzer tool.

Note: The packet trace is limited to 1MB of data per capture session. When the capture file size exceeds 1MB, it will be deleted automatically and a new capture file will be created.

Other Radio Devices

Radio traffic detected on the same 802.11 channel in use by the APs on this device will be displayed here for reference. The MAC ID, IP address, device mode (if a RLXIB-IHN-W radio) and device name will be displayed if detected. The information on this page is for reference only, and cannot be modified.

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2.4 Utilities

The Utilities tab allows you to save and restore the the radio's settings, and reboot (restart) the radio.

Parameter Description

Save Settings Saves the radio configuration to a backup file on your computer

Restore From The path and filename for the file to restore

Browse Opens a File Upload dialog box to locate and select the file to restore

Restore Restores the radio configuration from a saved backup file uploaded

from your computer.

Default Restores the radio to Factory Default Settings.

User Name admin

Password password

LAN Port IP address 192.168.1.1

Reboot Reboots (restarts) the radio.

Note: Network operation will be interrupted while the radio reboots.

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2.4.1 Saving and Restoring Settings

1 To save a backup of the current settings, click Backup. This action creates a

file in the format <radio name>.CFG, and saves the file to your computer.

2 Read and acknowledge the information window.

3 Choose Save File when prompted.

4 The backup file will be stored in your web browser's default download folder,

for example, "My Downloads" or the Windows Desktop.

Restoring a backup file

Important! If you restore a saved configuration, or reset the radio to its default configuration, your current settings will be deleted permanently. Always create a backup of the radio's current settings before restoring or resetting the configuration. Settings cannot be retrieved unless they have been backed up. When the the restore operation is in progress:

 Do NOT close the browser window.  Do NOT go online.  Do NOT turn off or power-cycle the device.  Do NOT shutdown the computer.

1 To restore a backup of the radio's settings, click B

ROWSE

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2 In the File Upload dialog box, locate the stored backup file, and then click

PEN

This action populates the R of the backup file.

3 Click R

ESTORE,

and acknowledge the information window.

ESTORE FROM

field with the file name and location

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The progress bar on the Save/Restore tab indicates that the backup file is being transferred to the radio. When the file transfer is complete, the radio will reboot automatically to reload the restored configuration.

Note: Network operation will be interrupted while the radio reboots.

4 When the radio finishes rebooting, log in with your username and password.

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2.4.2 Factory Reset

 Do NOT close the browser window.  Do NOT go online.  Do NOT turn off or power-cycle the device.  Do NOT shutdown the computer.

1 To restore the RLXIB-IHN-W to the factory default settings, save a backup

copy of your settings first (page 89), and then click R

ESTORE

2 Read and acknowledge the information window, and then click OK to restore

the RLXIB-IHN-W to its factory default settings.

The radio will reboot automatically to reload the default factory settings.

Note: Network operation will be interrupted while the radio reboots.

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3 When the radio has finished rebooting, notice that it reappears in WirelessN

Discovery Tool, with an IP address of 0.0.0.0. You must re-assign the IP address before you can connect to the Radio Configuration/Diagnostic Utility.

4 When the WirelessN Discovery Tool refreshes, right-click the radio and

choose Manage to open the Radio Configuration/Diagnostic Utility in your web browser (page 115).

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5 Log into the radio and restore your settings (page 89), or reconfigure the

radio as needed.

2.4.3 Rebooting the Radio

Note: Network operation will be interrupted while the radio reboots.

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2.4.4 Upload

Use the Upload tab to update the radio's firmware, set the system time and date, or upload RADIUS security certificates.

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Upload Code

"Firmware" is the program that runs in the RLXIB-IHN-W radio 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.

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

Important! A firmware upgrade sometimes requires a complete reconfiguration of the device. See the Release Notes, which are included with the downloaded firmware file, or go to www.prosoft-technology.com/support/downloads for more information. Read the Release Notes for any information related to the upgrade before performing the upgrade operation. Caution: When the code upload operation is in progress:

 Do NOT close the browser window.  Do NOT go online.  Do NOT turn off or power-cycle the device.  Do NOT shutdown the computer.

Parameter Description

File Location The path and filename for the file to restore

Browse Opens a File Upload dialog box to locate and select the file to restore

Upload Uploads the firmware file from your PC to the RLXIB-IHN-W

1 To upgrade the RLXIB-IHN-W firmware, save a backup copy of your settings

first (page 89),

2 Click B 3 In the File Upload dialog box, locate the firmware file, and then click O

ROWSE

to locate the firmware file.

PEN

This action populates the F

ILE LOCATION

field with the file name and location

of the firmware file.

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4 Click U

PLOAD

5 Read and acknowledge the information window, and then click OK to begin

uploading the firmware.

6 Take care to follow the instructions on the Upload tab. Do not close your web

browser or navigate to other pages while the upload is in progress.

The radio will reboot automatically to load the updated firmware.

Note: Network operation will be interrupted while the radio reboots.

7 When the radio finishes rebooting, log in with your username and password.

8 If necessary, restore the backup of the radio's settings (page 89), or

reconfigure the radio as needed.

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System Time

Parameter Description

Date & Time The RLXIB-IHN-W hardware has a real time clock (RTC) used to keep

time. These configuration fields set the system time. Accurate system time is useful for logging and is required as part of certificate validity confirmation; expired certificates cannot be used in 802.1X authentication.

Device Certificate

Certificates are used to authenticate the identity of users and systems, and are issued by Certification Authorities (CA) such as VeriSign, Thawte, and other organizations. Certificates are used by this device for RADIUS server authentication when using enterprise mode security.

Parameter Description

File Location To upload certificates meant for the device that have been signed by a

trusted CA, the signed certificate file must be stored on the host computer being used to access this web interface. Click Choose File to find and select the signed device certificate file.

Upload Once the signed device certificate file is located and its path appears in

the above location field, click Upload. After successful upload this certificate will be displayed in the below list of Uploaded Certificates.

CA Certificate

Trusted Certificates or CA certificates are used to verify the validity of certificates signed by them. When a certificate is generated, it is signed by a trusted organization or authority called the Certificate Authority.

Parameter Description

File Location To upload trusted CA certificates, the trusted CA certificate file must be

stored on the host computer being used to access this web interface. Click Choose File to find and select the trusted CA certificate file.

Upload Once the trusted CA certificate file is located and its path appears in the

above location field, click Upload. After successful upload this certificate will be displayed in the below list of Uploaded Certificates.

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Uploaded Certificates

This table lists the certificates (both device and trusted CA) stored on this unit. The following fields are displayed:

Parameter Description

Common Name (CN) A unique name used to identify a certificate.

Certificate Type The certificate type should either be device (i.e. meant to authenticate

this RLXIB-IHN-W radio) or CA (i.e. the signing authority, and must also exist on the RADIUS server).

Issuer Name The name of the CA that issued the certificate.

Expiry Time The date on which the Certificate expires. You should renew the

certificate before it expires.

The actions that can be taken on uploaded certificates are:

Parameter Description

Select All Selects all the uploaded certificates in the table.

Delete Deletes the selected uploaded certificate or certificates.

2.4.5 View Event Logs

This window displays the device's event log viewer. You can record login attempts, DHCP server messages, reboots, association attempts and other such information.

Click R

EFRESH LOGS

to view the entries added after the page was opened.

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2.4.6 Logs Settings

There are a variety of events that can be captured and logged for review. These logs can be sent to a system logging (syslog) server or emailed as configured.

Parameter Description

SysLog Server Enter the IP address or Internet Name of the SysLog server.

The following events (in order of severity) can be logged: Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notification, Information, Debugging.

When a particular severity level is selected, all events with severity equal to and greater than the chosen severity are logged on the configured SysLog server. For example if this is configured as CRITICAL, then logs with severities CRITICAL, ALERT, and EMERGENCY are logged.

The severity levels available for logging are:

Parameter Description

EMERGENCY System is unusable

ALERT Action must be taken immediately

CRITICAL Critical conditions

ERROR Error conditions

WARNING Warning conditions

NOTIFICATION Normal but significant condition

INFORMATION Informational

DEBUGGING Debug-level messages

Click Apply to save your changes. Click Clear to discard your changes.

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