ProSoft Technology RadioLinx RLXIB-IH2N-W User manual

RLXIB-IH2N-W
802.11n
Weatherproof Dual Industrial Hotspot
April 22, 2010
SETUP GUIDE

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RLXIB-IH2N-W Setup Guide
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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.
A "THIS DEVICE CONTAINS A TRANSMITTER MODULE, FCC ID: SDZ-WA-1. PLEASE SEE FCC ID LABEL ON
BACK OF DEVICE."
B "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."
C "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."
D "THIS DEVICE AND ANY RADIO ACCESSORY SOLD BY PROSOFT MUST BE INSTALLED BY AN
AUTHORIZED PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIAL RADIO SYSTEM INTEGRATOR. FURTHER, ONLY RADIO
ACCESSORIES SOLD BY PROSOFT AND SPECIFICALLY TESTED FOR USE WITH THIS DEVICE MAY BE
USED WITH THIS DEVICE."
E "THE USER OF THIS EQUIPMENT CANNOT BE WITHIN 20 cm. FROM THE RADIATING ELEMENT DEVICE."
F "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:
A "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."
B "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."
C "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."
WARNING:
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Antenna spacing requirements for user safety
It is important to keep the radio's antenna a safe distance from the user. To meet the requirements of FCC part
2.1091 for radio frequency radiation exposure, this radio must be used in such a way as to guarantee at least 20 cm
between the antenna and users. Greater distances are required for high-gain antennas. The FCC requires a
minimum distance of 1 mW *cm2 power density from the user (or 20 cm, whichever is greater).
If a specific application requires proximity of less than 20 cm, the application must be approved through the FCC for
compliance to part 2.1093.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed in such a way that it does not
emit RF fields in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; refer to Safety Code 6, obtainable from
Health Canada.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.

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.

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.
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.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the area is
known to be non-hazardous.
AVERRTISSEMENT - RISQUE D'EXPLOSION - LA SUBSTITUTION DE COMPOSANTS PEUT RENDRE CE
MATERIEL INACCEPTABLE POUR LES EMPLACEMENTS DE CLASSE I, DIVISION 2.
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD! DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON HAZARDOUS.
AVERRTISSEMENT - RISQUE D'EXPLOSION - AVANT DE DECONNECTER L'EQUIPEMENT, COUPER LE
COURANT OU S'ASSURER QUE L'EMPLACEMENT EST DESIGNE NON DANGERUEX.
This radio has been designed to operate with the Omnidirectional Multi-Band Articulating Antenna, model A2502S-
OA and having a maximum gain of 3dBi @ 2.4GHz and 4dBi @ 5.0GHz. 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 IC5265A-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 Temp Code T6
Note: The Temp. Code (Temperature Code) refers to the temperature of the rating of the RLXIB radio. The T6 code
means that the maximum temperature of the unit did not exceed 135°C.

ATEX Approval
II 3 G
Ex nA nL IIC T6 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
N. America
The Radio must be installed inside an IP54 enclosure which requires a special tool for access.
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 These products are intended to be mounted in an IP54 enclosure. The devices shall provide external means to
prevent the rated voltage being exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 40%. This device must be used
only with ATEX certified backplanes.
European CE certification
The radio modem has been approved for operation under the RTT&E directive, passing the following tests: ETS300-
826 (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 BDK FIN
FDGR IRE
ILUX NL P
ESUK
Note: Member states in the EU with restrictive use for this device are crossed out. This device is also authorized for
use in all EFTA member states (CH, ICE, LI, and NOR).
IMPORTANT: This device is a 2.4-GHz, low-power RF device intended for office and home use in all EU and EFTA
member states, except in France where restrictive use applies.
EU Requirements
1. For outdoor use, France has a frequency restriction of 2.4GHz - 2.454GHz for an output power greater than 10mW
and below 100mW.
2. For outdoor use in France, the output power is restricted to 10mW in the frequency range of 2.454GHz –
2.4835GHz.
3. 5.15GHz – 5.35GHz is restricted to 200mW EIRP throughout the European Union.

Power over Ethernet Injector and Accessories "Warning"
The PoE Injector was not a part of the hazardous location or ATEX certification. Therefore, if an injector is used to
power any of the radios, the PoE injector must be installed/located outside of any area that could be known to be
hazardous. The AC power adaptor was not a part of the haz loc certification.
The RLXIB series were tested and certified to hazardous location and ATEX without any accessories included in this
certification. Therefore, any accessory added to the RLXIB series radios must be used in an area known to be non-
hazardous as they have not been subjected to hazardous location and ATEX certifications.
The preferred method of powering the radios is using the supplied power adaptor but If the PoE injector is used in an
ordinary location "only", the PoE injector must be Listed. If the PoE injector is used instead of the supplied power
adaptor, all of the wiring to and from the injector must be routed/installed inside building/plant and never
routed/installed outside of the building/plant.

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Contents
Your Feedback Please........................................................................................................................2
ProSoft Technology®Product Documentation....................................................................................2
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................3
Antenna spacing requirements for user safety...................................................................................3
Outdoor Radio Lightning Protection Grounding Instructions..............................................................4
United States FCC & Industry Canada rules......................................................................................5
CSA C22.2 213-M1987 and N. American Standard ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 listing .................................5
ATEX Approval ...................................................................................................................................6
European CE certification...................................................................................................................6
EU Requirements................................................................................................................................6
Power over Ethernet Injector and Accessories "Warning"..................................................................7
1Before You Begin 11
1.1 Install the WirelessN Discovery Tool.......................................................................12
1.2 Start WirelessN Discovery Tool ..............................................................................13
1.3 Plug In the Cables...................................................................................................14
1.4 Detect the Radio(s) .................................................................................................15
1.5 Assign an IP Address..............................................................................................16
1.6 Set Up a Repeater...................................................................................................17
1.7 Save the Radio Configuration.................................................................................20
2Adding and Configuring Additional Radios 21
3Verify Communication 23
4If You Encounter Problems 25
4.1 Check the Ethernet cable........................................................................................25
4.2 LED Display.............................................................................................................26
4.3 Retrieve the Default Password................................................................................27
4.4 Starting Over...........................................................................................................28
5What’s Next? 29

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1 Before You Begin
In This Chapter
Install the WirelessN Discovery Tool.....................................................12
Start WirelessN Discovery Tool.............................................................13
Plug In the Cables.................................................................................14
Detecting the Radio...............................................................................15
Assign an IP Address............................................................................16
Set Up a Repeater.................................................................................17
Save the Radio Configuration................................................................20
The following components are included with your RLXIB-IH2N-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-IH2N-W Radio RLXIB-IH2N-W Weatherproof Dual Industrial Hotspot
1 Cable RL-CBL024 5 foot Ethernet Straight-Thru Cable (Red)
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 POE-48i RLX Power Injector, Input: 90 to 264 VAC,
Output: 0.35 A max @ 48 VDC.
1 ProSoft Solutions CD Contains sample programs, utilities and
documentation for the RLXIB-IH2N-W
module.
If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology
Support for replacement parts.
In addition, you will need:
A personal computer equipped with an Ethernet port
IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway information for each RLX device you
plan to install. You can obtain this information from your system
administrator.
Note: This Startup Guide is designed for use with two RLXIB-IH2N-W radios. One radio will be
setup as a Master (AP) while the other radio will be set up as a Repeater.

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1.1 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 WIRELESSNDISCOVERY TOOL. This action
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.

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1.2 Start WirelessN Discovery Tool
1 Click the START button, and then navigate to PROGRAMS /PROSOFT
TECHNOLOGY
2 Click to start RADIOLINX WIRELESSNDISCOVERY 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 SCAN
button. If you still do not see a radio listing, see Troubleshooting in the RLXIB-
IH2N-W User Manual.

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1.3 Plug In the Cables
You can configure the RLXIB-IH2N-W using the Ethernet 1 port on underside of
the radio.
Note: The RLXIB-IH2N-W radio receives both power and connectivity from the Ethernet cable.
From left to right: Power, Ethernet 1, and Ethernet 2
Use the Ethernet cable to configure the radio for the first time.
Note: After you plug in the power cable and Ethernet cable, the radio performs a startup procedure
that includes a self-test, loading the main program, and initializing the radio. The front panel LEDs
will illuminate after approximately two seconds. The entire startup procedure can take up to 30
seconds.
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 and
Cable Specifications in the RLXIB-IH2N-W User Manual.

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1.4 Detect the Radio(s)
After the radio has completed its startup procedure, the radio will appear in the
WirelessN Discovery Tool window.
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 SCAN
button on the toolbar. If you still do not see a radio listing, refer to Diagnostics
and Troubleshooting in the RLXIB-IH2N-W User Manual.

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1.5 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 in the RLXIB-IH2N-W User
Manual.
2 Right-click on the radio to open a shortcut menu, and then choose ASSIGN IP.
This action opens the Assign IP Address dialog box.
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 in the RLXIB-IH2N-W User Manual.

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1.6 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:
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 STATIC, 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.

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Select REPEATER 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-IH2N-W User Manual for information.

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1.7 Save the Radio Configuration
Before browsing to other pages in the Radio Configuration window, you must
apply your changes. Click APPLY to save your configuration and restart the radio.
Note: To discard your changes and start over, click CLEAR.