User's Manual

Contents RLX2 Series ♦ 802.11a, b, g, n
User Manual Industrial Hotspots
Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
ProSoft Technology
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Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 3
Recommended Antennas ................................................................................................................... 3
Antenna spacing requirements for user safety ................................................................................... 4
1 Start Here 9
1.1 About this manual .................................................................................................... 10
1.2 About the RadioLinx
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RLX2 Industrial Hotspot™ products .................................... 10
1.2.1 General Features .................................................................................................... 10
1.2.2 LED Indicators ......................................................................................................... 11
1.2.3 Antenna Ports .......................................................................................................... 12
1.3 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 13
1.3.1 Standard Contents .................................................................................................. 13
1.3.2 Industrial Hotspot Bench Test Kit (RLX-IHBTK) ..................................................... 13
1.4 The RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser Configuration Tool ............................... 14
1.4.1 System Requirements ............................................................................................. 14
1.4.2 Install From DVD ..................................................................................................... 14
1.4.3 Install From Download File ...................................................................................... 17
2 RLX2 Quick Setup 19
2.1 Setup Master Radio ................................................................................................. 20
2.2 Setup Repeater Radio ............................................................................................. 26
2.3 Setup Client Radio .................................................................................................. 28
3 Planning the Network 31
3.1.1 Installation Questions .............................................................................................. 32
3.1.2 Planning the Physical Installation ............................................................................ 32
3.1.3 ProSoft Wireless Designer ...................................................................................... 33
3.1.4 ProSoft Wireless Designer Installation .................................................................... 35
4 Installing the Radios 37
4.1 Connecting antennas .............................................................................................. 39
4.2 Test the Network Installation Plan ........................................................................... 39
5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 41
5.1 Diagnostics .............................................................................................................. 42
5.2 Check the Ethernet cable ........................................................................................ 43
5.3 LED display ............................................................................................................. 44
5.4 Retrieve the default password ................................................................................. 45
5.5 Troubleshoot IH Browser error messages .............................................................. 46
5.6 Troubleshoot Missing Radios .................................................................................. 46
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