ProSoft Technology RLX2-IHx Series User manual

RLX2-IHx Series
802.11a, b, g, n
Industrial Hotspots
May 7, 2020
USER MANUAL

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RLX2-IHx Series User Manual
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Important Safety Information
The following Information and warnings pertaining to the radio module must be heeded:
WARNING –EXPLOSION HAZARD –DO NOT REPLACE ANTENNAS UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED
OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
"THIS DEVICE CONTAINS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TRANSMITTER MODULES:
FCC ID: OQ7IHG, RYK-WMIA199NI, NKRDCMA82, SWX-XR5
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."
"This device is configured for operation in the USA during manufacturing. These configuration controls are not
present in the software with which the unit is shipped; therefore the end user cannot change the max power settings
or the country/region. The models sold & shipped within the U.S. are identified within the model number with –A as
part of the identifier."
China RoHS Hazardous Material Declaration Table

WARNING –EXPLOSION HAZARD –SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR
CLASSI, DIV.2
WARNING –EXPLOSION HAZARD –WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFRE
REPLACING OR WIRING MODULES
WARNING –EXPLOSION HAZARD –DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS
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."
Agency Approvals & Certifications
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RLX2-IHNF, RLX2-IHA, RLX2-IHG, RLX2-IHW
This equipment is Suitable For Use in Class I, Division2, Groups A, B, C, D or Non-Hazardous Location Only.
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.
The unit is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.
WARNING –EXPLOSION HAZARD –The SIM Card/Personality Module connection is for initial setup and
maintenance only. Do not use, connect, or disconnect unless area is known to be non-hazardous. Connection or
disconnection in an explosive atmosphere could result in explosion.
Class 2 Power
Device is an open-type and is to be installed in an enclosure suitable for the environment.

RLX2-IHNF-W
The equipment shall be properly grounded with the external ground screw provided connected to building ground as
well as the antenna coaxial screen of the connector shall be grounded.
The common or earth side of the circuit is connected to the screen of the coaxial cable and to all accessible parts and
circuits.
Shall be installed in Restricted Access Location Only.
SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C AND D HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, OR
NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY.
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS LIVE OR
UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITABLE CONCENTRATIONS.
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENT MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I,
DIVISION 2.
WARNING –DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT WHEN ENERGIZED.
Antennas are to be installed in accordance with Control Drawing 06/2514
Unit does not comply to the cable assy requirements of ISA 12.12.01 but does comply with the ATEX standards
IEC60079-0 & IEC60079-15. In ATEX environments, do not connect/disconnect unless area is known to be non-
hazardous.
Unit must be wired with Phoenix Contact M12 Cable Assemblies, Model Series SAC-HZ-XX-XX-XX/XX-
XXX/XXXXXXXXX, that are suitable for use in Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D Hazardous Locations.
RLX2-IHNF-WC
The equipment shall be properly grounded with the external ground screw provided connected to building ground as
well as the antenna coaxial screen of the connector shall be grounded.
The common or earth side of the circuit is connected to the screen of the coaxial cable and to all accessible parts and
circuits.
Shall be installed in Restricted Access Location Only.
SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C AND D HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, OR
NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY.
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS LIVE OR
UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITABLE CONCENTRATIONS.
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENT MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I,
DIVISION 2.
WARNING –DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT WHEN ENERGIZED
Antennas are to be installed in accordance with Control Drawing 06/2514

RLX2-IHNF-TW
DGT Warning Statement
Article 12
Without permission, any company, firm or user shall not alter the frequency, increase the power, or change the
characteristics and functions of the original design of the certified lower power frequency electric machinery.
Article 14
The application of low power frequency electric machineries shall not affect the navigation safety nor interfere a legal
communication, if an interference is found, the service will be suspended until improvement is made and the
interference no longer exists.

Recommended Antennas
ProSoft offers a variety of Antennas and Cables for use with your RadioLinx device. The following is a sample of
available antennas. For a complete list and description, please visit our website:
www.prosoft-technology.com.
ProSoft Part Number
Max Gain and Type
A2402S-OA
2 dBi Omni RP-SMA articulating 2.4GHz
A2403NBH-OC
3 dBi Omni N-BH jack whipless 2.4GHz
A2404NBHW-OC
4 dBi Omni N BH jack low profile 2.4GHz
A2404NJ-OC-B
4 dBi Omni N jack collinear with mounting hardware 2.4GHz
A2405S-OA
5 dBi Omni RP-SMA articulating 2.4GHz
A2406NJ-OC-B
6 dBi Omni N jack collinear with mounting hardware 2.4GHz
A2406NJ-OCD
6dBi Omni N jack heavy duty collinear with mounting hardware 2.4GHz
A2406S3-DP
6dBi Panel RP-SMA MIMO antenna with 3 foot pigtail 2.4GHz
A2408NJ-DP
8 dBi Directional patch panel N jack with mounting hardware 2.4GHz
A2408NJ-OC-B
8 dBi Omni N jack collinear with mounting hardware 2.4GHz
A2409NJ-OCD
9 dBi Omni N jack heavy duty collinear with mounting hardware 2.4GHz
A2409NJ-OH
9 dBi Omni, horizontal polarized, N jack 2.4GHz
A2410NJ-DY
10 dBi Directional N jack Yagi with mounting hardware 2.4GHz
A2412NJ3-DP
12dBi Panel N-Jack MIMO antenna 2.4GHz
A2413NJ-DP
13 dBi Directional patch panel N jack with mounting hardware 2.4GHz
A2415NJ-DY
15 dBi Directional N jack Yagi with mounting hardware 2.4GHz
A2415NJ-OC
15dBi Omni N jack collinear antenna with mounting hardware 2.4GHz
A2416NJ-DS-A
16 dBi Directional 120 degree sector N jack
A2419NJ-DB
19 dBi Directional N jack parabolic with mounting hardware 2.4GHz
A2419NJ-DP
19 dBi patch panel N jack with mounting hardware 2.4GHz
A2424NJ-DB-A
24 dBi Directional N jack parabolic with mounting hardware 2.4GHz
A2500NBH-OC
Unity Omni N BH low profile collinear antenna 2.4/5GHz
A2502NP-OA
2/3 dBi Omni N Plug articulating 2.4 / 5 GHz Antenna
A2502S-OA
2dBi omni RP-SMA articulating 2.4/5GHz
A2503NBH-OC
2.4 / 5 GHz 3 dBi Omnidirectional Bulkhead Mount Antenna
A2503S3-O
3/4dBi Omni RP-SMA MIMO antenna with 3 foot pigtail 2.4/5GHz
A2504NBHW-OC
4 dBi Omni N BH low profile collinear antenna 2.4/5GHz
A2504NP3-O-6
4 dBi Omni MIMO antenna with N connector and 6 foot pigtail 2.4/5 GHz
A2504S-OA
4dBi omni RP-SMA articulating 2.4/5GHz
A2504S-OBH
4dBi Omni RP-SMA whip< BH mount 2.4/5GHz
A2504S3-O
4 dBi Omni RP-SMA MIMO antenna with 15 foot pigtail 2.4/5GHz
A2504S3-O-1
4 dBi Omni RP-SMA MIMO antenna with 1 foot pigtail 2.4/5GHz
A2504S3-O-6
4 dBI Omni RP-SMA MIMO antenna with 6 foot pigtail 2.4/5GHz
A2504S3-O-8
4 dBI Omni RP-SMA MIMO antenna with 8 foot pigtail 2.4/5 GHz
A2505NJ-OC
5/7 dBi Omni N jack 2.4-2.5 GHz & 4.94-5.925 GHz Antenna

ProSoft Part Number
Max Gain and Type
A2506NJ-OC
6/8dBi omni N jack collinear with mounting hardware 2.4/5GHz
A2506NJ3-O
6dBi Omni N-Jack Single MIMO antenna with 3 foot pigtail 2.4/5GHz
A2506S3-DP
6dBi Panel RP-SMA MIMO Antenna with 3 foot pigtail 2.4/5GHz
A2507NP-DP
7 dBi directional N Plug panel with mounting hardware 2.4/5GHz Antenna
A2512NJ3-DP
12 dBi Panel MIMO antenna 2.4/5 GHz Antenna
A5002S-O-5
2.5 dBi Omni RP-SMA Dome antenna with 5 foot pigtail 5GHz
A5003S-OBH
3dBi Omni RP-SMA bulkhead mount with 5' LMR195 pigtail 5GHz
A5006NJ-OC
6dBi omni N jack collinear with mounting hardware 5GHz
A5007NBH-DH
5GHz 7dBi Bulkhead Antenna
A5007S3-DH
7dBi Hybrid Directional RP-SMA MIMO antenna with 3 foot pigtail 5GHz
A5007S3-DP
7dBi Panel RP-SMA MIMO antenna with 3 foot pigtail 5GHz
A5009NJ-OC
9dBi omni N jack collinear with mounting hardware 5GHz
A5016NJ-DS
16 dBi Directional 90 degree sector N jack with mounting hardware 5GHz
A5016NJ2-DS
16 dBi 120 degree Sector N-Jack 2X MIMO antenna 5GHz
A5017NJ2-DS
17dBi Sector N-Jack 2X MIMO antenna 5GHz
A5017NJ3-DP
17dBi Panel N-Jack MIMO antenna 5GHz
A5019NJ-DP
20 dBi directional N jack panel with mounting hardware 5GHz
A5019NJ2-DP
19dBi Panel N-Jack 2X MIMO antenna 5GHz
A5019NJ2-DS
19dBi Sector, 120degree N-Jack 2X MIMO antenna 5GHz
A5020NJ2-DS
20dBi Sector N-Jack 2X MIMO antenna 5GHz
A5023NJ-DP
19/23 dBi directional N jack panel with mounting hardware 5GHz
A5024NJ-DP
24dBi directional N jack panel with mounting hardware 5GHz
A5812NJ-OC
12dBi omni N jack collinear with mounting hardware 5.8GHz
A5829NJ-DB
29dBi directional N jack parabolic with mounting hardware 5.8GHz
Note: An adapter may be needed for some of the listed antennas to operate with certain radios.
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).
Note: 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.

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Contents
Your Feedback Please........................................................................................................................2
How to Contact Us..............................................................................................................................2
Content Disclaimer..............................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................3
Industry Canada Requirements:.........................................................................................................4
Agency Approvals & Certifications......................................................................................................4
Please visit our website: www.prosoft-technology.com......................................................................4
RLX2-IHNF, RLX2-IHA, RLX2-IHG, RLX2-IHW .................................................................................4
RLX2-IHNF-W.....................................................................................................................................5
RLX2-IHNF-WC..................................................................................................................................5
RLX2-IHNF-TW...................................................................................................................................6
Recommended Antennas ...................................................................................................................7
Antenna Spacing Requirements for User Safety................................................................................8
1Start Here 14
1.1 Before You Begin ....................................................................................................14
1.2 About This Manual ..................................................................................................14
1.3 About RLX2-IHx Series Industrial Hotspot Products...............................................14
1.3.1 Product Overview....................................................................................................14
1.3.2 General Features ....................................................................................................16
1.3.3 Antenna Port Connections ......................................................................................17
1.4 Package Contents...................................................................................................19
1.4.1 RLX2-IHA, -IHG, -IHNF, -IHW.................................................................................19
1.4.2 RLX2-IHNF-W .........................................................................................................19
1.4.2.1 RLX2-IHNF-W Cables (sold separately) .................................................................20
1.4.3 RLX2-IHNF-WC.......................................................................................................20
1.4.4 Industrial Hotspot Bench Test Kit (RLX-IHBTK) .....................................................21
1.5 Installing the RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser................................................21
1.5.1 IH Browser System Requirements..........................................................................21
1.5.2 Installing IH Browser Software................................................................................22
1.5.3 Starting the IH Browser...........................................................................................22
2Network Planning 23
2.1 Installing the ProSoft Wireless Designer.................................................................24
2.2 Installation Questions..............................................................................................24
2.3 Planning the Physical Installation............................................................................25
2.4 ProSoft Wireless Designer......................................................................................25
2.4.1Designer Functional Specifications.........................................................................27
2.5 Testing the Network Installation..............................................................................27
2.5.1 Improving Signal Quality .........................................................................................28
2.6 Detecting 802.11 Access Points .............................................................................29
3RLX2-IHx Series Quick Setup 30
3.1 Preparing the Configuration Environment...............................................................30
3.2 Making Power and Data Connections.....................................................................31
3.2.1 RLX2-IHW, IHNF, IHG, IHA Radio Connections.....................................................31
3.2.2 RLX2-IHNF-W Radio Connections..........................................................................31

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3.2.3 RLX2-IHNF-WC Radio Connections....................................................................... 34
3.3 Radio Power-Up...................................................................................................... 37
3.4 Using the IH Browser to Configure Radios............................................................. 37
3.4.1 Viewing the Radios in the IH Browser .................................................................... 37
3.4.2 Refreshing the Display in the IH Browser............................................................... 38
3.4.3 Setting the Radio IP Address in the IH Browser..................................................... 38
3.4.4 Assigning a Temporary IP Address........................................................................ 39
3.5 Configuring a Radio - Getting Started .................................................................... 40
3.5.1 Connecting to the Radio Configuration Interface.................................................... 40
3.5.2 Configuring a Master Radio.................................................................................... 43
3.5.3 Configuring a Repeater Radio................................................................................ 45
3.5.4 Configuring a Bridging Client Radio........................................................................ 47
3.5.5 Configuring a Client Radio...................................................................................... 50
3.6 Viewing a Radio's Configuration............................................................................. 52
3.7 Replacing an Existing Radio................................................................................... 53
4Configuring a Radio - Detailed Configuration 54
4.1 Connecting to the Radio Configuration Interface.................................................... 54
4.1.1 Read-Only Fields.................................................................................................... 55
4.1.2 Configuration Help.................................................................................................. 56
4.1.3 Apply Changes........................................................................................................ 58
4.1.4 Cancelling Changes................................................................................................ 58
4.1.5 Factory Defaults...................................................................................................... 58
4.2 Viewing Radio Status.............................................................................................. 59
4.2.1 Viewing Available Parents for a Radio ................................................................... 61
4.2.2 Viewing the Radio Address Table .......................................................................... 63
4.2.3 Viewing the Radio Port Status................................................................................ 64
4.3 Configuring Basic Settings...................................................................................... 66
4.3.1 Basic Wireless Settings .......................................................................................... 67
4.3.2 Wireless Security Settings...................................................................................... 70
4.3.3 Access Settings ...................................................................................................... 78
4.4 Configuring Advanced Settings .............................................................................. 79
4.4.1 Advanced Wireless Settings................................................................................... 80
4.4.2 Roam Control Settings............................................................................................ 85
4.4.3 Location Services Settings ..................................................................................... 88
4.4.4 Personality Module Settings ................................................................................... 89
4.4.5 Changing Password Settings.................................................................................. 91
4.5 Configuring Parent Link Settings............................................................................ 92
4.5.1 Parent Selection Method Settings .......................................................................... 93
4.5.2 Repeater Parameters Settings ............................................................................... 94
4.6 Configuring Advanced Network Settings................................................................ 97
4.6.1 IGMP Settings......................................................................................................... 98
4.6.2 Other Network Protocols......................................................................................... 99
4.6.3 STP Settings......................................................................................................... 101
4.6.4 SNMP Agent......................................................................................................... 105
4.6.5 Cable Break Detection.......................................................................................... 106
4.7 Configuring Serial Settings ................................................................................... 107
4.7.1 Serial Encapsulation Mode Setting....................................................................... 108
4.7.2 Remote IP Settings............................................................................................... 109
4.7.3 Packet Delineation Settings.................................................................................. 110
4.7.4 Port Settings ......................................................................................................... 112
4.8 Configuring Quality of Service (QoS) Settings ..................................................... 113
4.9 Configuring VLAN Settings................................................................................... 115

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4.10 Configuring NAT Settings......................................................................................117
4.11 About This Unit......................................................................................................120
5Using the IH Browser to Manage your Radios 121
5.1 Viewing the Radios in the IH Browser...................................................................121
5.1.1 Refreshing the Display in the IH Browser .............................................................122
5.1.2 Defining the Scan Parameters in the IH Browser .................................................122
5.1.3 Freezing the Display in the IH Browser.................................................................123
5.1.4 Changing IH Browser Columns in List View..........................................................123
5.1.5 Switching between List and Topology Views........................................................123
5.1.6 Printing the View in the IH Browser.......................................................................128
5.1.7 Importing and Exporting IH Browser Data.............................................................128
5.1.8 Hiding the Toolbar and Status Bar in the IH Browser ...........................................129
5.2 Viewing the Radio Properties................................................................................129
5.3 Setting the Radio IP Address in the IH Browser ...................................................131
5.4 Assigning a Temporary IP Address.......................................................................132
5.5 Viewing Additional Data in the IH Browser............................................................133
5.6 Connecting to the Radio Configuration Interface..................................................133
5.7 Updating the Radio Firmware ...............................................................................135
5.8 Pinging Devices on the Network ...........................................................................136
5.8.1 Setting the Ping Parameters .................................................................................137
5.9 Viewing Network Data in the IH Browser..............................................................138
5.9.1 Viewing Wireless Clients in the IH Browser..........................................................138
5.9.2 Viewing Ethernet Nodes in the IH Browser...........................................................139
5.9.3 Viewing the Scan List in the IH Browser ...............................................................140
5.9.4 Viewing the Port Table in the IH Browser .............................................................142
5.9.5 Viewing the Radio Event Log in the IH Browser ...................................................143
5.9.6 Viewing Parent Radios in the IH Browser.............................................................145
5.10 Extracting Serial Logs from RLX2-IHx Radios......................................................146
5.10.1 Serial Logging Dialog............................................................................................146
5.10.2 Starting the Logging Session ................................................................................151
5.11 Settings Viewer .....................................................................................................153
5.11.1 Select SSID...........................................................................................................154
5.11.2 Display View..........................................................................................................154
5.11.3 Save Settings Button.............................................................................................163
5.11.4 Generate Report Button........................................................................................164
5.12 Foreign AP Detection............................................................................................166
5.12.1 Adding APs to the Whitelist...................................................................................170
5.12.2 Removing APs from the Whitelist..........................................................................172
5.12.3 Forcing a Scan ......................................................................................................172
5.12.4 Foreign AP Detection Settings..............................................................................173
5.12.5 Session Log...........................................................................................................175
5.12.6 Hiding the Foreign AP Detection window..............................................................176
6Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 177
6.1 Checking the Ethernet Cable ................................................................................177
6.2 LED Display...........................................................................................................178
6.3 Resetting a RLX2-IHx series Radio ......................................................................180
6.3.1 Resetting the RLX2-IHNF-W and RLX2-IHNF-WC to Defaults.............................180
6.3.2 Resetting All Other Radios....................................................................................181
6.4 Unable to scan for AP's error message.................................................................181
6.5 Finding Missing Radios.........................................................................................182

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7Appendix A - Adding a Radio to RSLogix 5000 183
7.1 Adding the Radio to RSLogix 5000 ...................................................................... 183
7.2 Importing the Add-On Instruction.......................................................................... 187
7.3 RLX2 Controller Tags ........................................................................................... 191
7.3.1 RLX2.CONTROL .................................................................................................. 191
7.3.2 RLX2.STATUS...................................................................................................... 192
8Appendix B - Radio Hardware 194
8.1 Radio Power Requirements (RLX2-IHNF-W)....................................................... 194
8.2 Radio Power Requirements (All other radios) ...................................................... 196
8.3 Ethernet Cable Specifications............................................................................... 198
8.4 Ethernet Cable Configuration ............................................................................... 199
8.4.1 Ethernet Cable Configuration (RLX2-IHNF-W)..................................................... 199
8.4.2 Ethernet Cable Configuration (all other radios) .................................................... 200
9Appendix C - RLX2-IHx 5 GHz Radio DFS Support 201
9.1 DFS Radio Operations.......................................................................................... 201
9.1.1 Selecting a DFS 5 GHz Channel.......................................................................... 202
10 Appendix D - RLX2-IHx series Virtual LAN (VLAN) Functionality 205
10.1 Transparent Support of VLAN Tags (802.1Q)...................................................... 205
10.2 Port/Radio-based VLAN Tagging with Managed Switches .................................. 206
10.3 Port/Radio-based VLAN Tagging without Managed Switches ............................. 207
11 Appendix E - EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP Support 208
11.1 Modbus TCP/IP Server Support........................................................................... 208
11.1.1 Modbus Memory Map Diagnostic Information...................................................... 208
11.2 EtherNet/IP™ Server Support .............................................................................. 210
12 Appendix F - Master Channel-Frequency Table 213
13 Appendix G - Antenna Configuration 215
13.1 Antennas............................................................................................................... 215
13.1.1 Control Drawing.................................................................................................... 216
13.1.2 Antenna Pattern.................................................................................................... 218
13.1.3 Antenna Gain........................................................................................................ 218
13.1.4 Antenna Polarity ................................................................................................... 219
13.2 Antenna Types...................................................................................................... 219
13.2.1 Whip Antennas...................................................................................................... 219
13.2.2 Collinear Array Antennas...................................................................................... 220
13.2.3 Yagi Array Antenna............................................................................................... 221
13.2.4 Parabolic Reflector Antennas............................................................................... 222
13.3 RLX2-IHx Approved Antennas.............................................................................. 222
13.3.1 Approved Antenna Table...................................................................................... 223
13.3.2 Approved Antennas in Europe/CE........................................................................ 223
13.3.3 Approved Antennas in Mexico.............................................................................. 224

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13.3.4 Approved Antennas with Power Amp....................................................................224
13.4 Antenna Location, Spacing, and Mounting ...........................................................225
14 Appendix H - FCC Emission Regulations 226
14.1 2.4 GHz Band, Point-To-Multipoint .......................................................................226
14.2 2.4 GHz Band, Point-To-Point...............................................................................226
14.3 5 GHz Bands, Point-To-Multipoint.........................................................................227
14.4 5 GHz Bands, Point-To-Point................................................................................227
15 Appendix I - Compatibility with ProSoft RLXIB Series Radios 228
16 Appendix J - Detailed Radio Specifications 230
16.1 RLX2-IHA Detailed Specifications.........................................................................230
16.2 RLX2-IHG Detailed Specifications ........................................................................231
16.3 RLX2-IHNF, -W, -WC Detailed Specifications ......................................................232
16.4 RLX2-IHW Detailed Specifications........................................................................234
17 Appendix K - Application Examples 235
18 Support, Service & Warranty 237
18.1 Contacting Technical Support...............................................................................237
18.2 Warranty Information.............................................................................................237
19 Glossary of Terms 238
Index 248

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1.1 Before You Begin
For most applications, the installation and configuration steps described in the
following topics work without additional programming. ProSoft Technology
strongly recommends that you complete the steps in this chapter before
developing a custom application.
1.2 About This Manual
This manual covers the entire RadioLinx®RLX2-IHx series Industrial Hotspot™
series of radio products. There are six models available in this product line:
Model
Standards
Maximum Output Power
RLX2-IHA
IEEE 802.11a
24 dBm (250 mW)
RLX2-IHG
IEEE 802.11b/g
24 dBm (250 mW)
RLX2-IHNF
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
17 dBm (50 mW) per antenna
RLX2-IHNF-W
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
17 dBm (50 mW) per antenna
RLX2-IHNF-WC
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
17 dBm (50mW) per antenna
RLX2-IHW
IEEE 802.11a/b/g
20 dBm (100 mW)
Although they have different operating frequencies and output power levels,
these radios all operate in a similar fashion. Different models operating on
common frequencies can communicate with each other. Furthermore, RLX2-IHx
series radios can communicate with ProSoft Technology’s legacy RLXIB series
of radios (except the RLXIB-IHN). See Appendix I - Compatibility with ProSoft
RLXIB Series Radios (page 227) for details on the specific differences between
the RLX2-IHx series and RLXIB series products.
1.3 About RLX2-IHx Series Industrial Hotspot Products
1.3.1 Product Overview
The RLX2-IHx series radio is an industrial high-speed Ethernet radio. Use it in
place of Ethernet cables to save money, extend range, and make connections
that may not otherwise be feasible. The radio operates as a wireless Ethernet
switch. Any data that can be sent over a wired network can also be sent over the
radio.

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The RLX2-IHx series radio series is certified for unlicensed operation in the
United States, Canada, Europe and other approved countries at 2.4 and 5 GHz.
Contact ProSoft Technology for a list of currently approved antennas. With
approved high-gain antennas, the radios can achieve distances over 5 miles with
line-of-site between them. Multiple repeaters can be used to extend this range to
far greater distances.
A highly reliable wireless network can be developed by creating redundant
wireless paths. Multiple master radios can be installed without any special
programming or control. Repeater radios can connect to any master at any time;
if one master goes down, the repeater connects to another. Likewise, if a
repeater goes down, any repeater that was connected to it can reconnect to a
different repeater, keeping the network intact. Creating large, self-healing tree-
like networks can be done in this fashion. Fully redundant paths are possible
because the Spanning Tree protocol in the radios disables and enables paths as
necessary to avoid Ethernet loops, which would otherwise halt communications.
In addition to acting as a switch, every master or repeater radio in an RLX2-IHx
series wireless network can simultaneously act as an 802.11 access point. This
allows 802.11 Wi-Fi clients to connect and roam between radios for monitoring of
the wireless network or general network access. (An example of an 802.11 client
is a laptop with Wi-Fi™). The RLX2-IHx series has a special client mode that
allows connection of any Ethernet device to any existing 802.11 access point,
regardless of the brand.
Note: Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance, used to describe the underlying technology of
wireless local area networks (WLAN) based on the IEEE 802.11 specifications.
A high level of security is inherent with AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
encryption. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) is also available. If necessary,
adding WEP128 or WEP64 (Wired Equivalent Protocol) encryption in addition to
AES or TKIP for clients that do not support AES can be done. If desired, a simple
Media Access Control (MAC) filter table also restricts the radios or clients that
can link to a selected radio according to the MAC IDs entered in the table.
The radio is designed for industrial applications with a metal enclosure, DIN-rail
mounting, and shock and vibration tested to IEC 60068.
The RLX2-IHx series radio series is easy to use. Access the built-in webpages
with any web browser to configure the radio. Also, an SNMP manager can be
used for configuration. The radio comes with a Windows-based utility called IH
Browser. It finds all the radios on the network and lists information about them. A
topology view in the IH Browser shows how the wireless network is linked
together at any point in time. Firmware updates can be done at anytime from
anywhere on the network. This includes over the wireless link or over the
Internet.
ProSoft Technology radios can easily be installed into new or existing systems.
You can download sample programs, utilities, firmware images, and
documentation for your radio from the ProSoft Technology website (www.prosoft-
technology.com). If your computer does not have access to the Internet, you
must download the software from the ProSoft Technology website to removable
media, and then copy it to your computer.

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1.3.2 General Features
The RadioLinx 802.11 Industrial Hotspots are high-speed wireless Ethernet
radios with Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Serial Encapsulation. All radios
operate at speeds up to 54 Mbps, and the RLX2-IHNF operates at speeds up to
300 Mbps. Designed for industrial installations, the RLX2-IHx series offers many
features including hazardous location certifications, Bridging, IGMP Snooping,
OFDM for noise immunity, repeater mode to extend range, QoS, VLANs,
RADIUS Server support, automatic parent selection for self-healing, OPC server
diagnostics, extended temperature, high vibration/shock and DIN-rail mounting.
For individual radio product specifications and agency approvals, see Appendix J
- Detailed Radio Specifications (page 230). For descriptions of the LEDs, see
LED Display (page 178).
RLX2-IHA
RLX2-IHG
RLX2-IHNF
RLX2-IHNF-W
RLX2-IHNF-WC
RLX2-IHW

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1.3.3 Antenna Port Connections
This section only addresses physical antenna connections. Actual antenna
selection and configuration is discussed in other chapters in this manual. You
must install antennas in accordance with Control Drawing 06/2514. See
Appendix G - Antenna Configuration (page 215) for further details.
Each radio must have an antenna connected to the Main antenna port on the
RLX2-IHA/G/W radio models. The RLX2-IHNF radio supports up to three
antennas, configurable on the Advanced Settings page. Match the #antennas
control (Port A, Port A –Port C, or Port A –Port B –Port C) to the number of
antennas that are in use. Antennas must be connected to the radio when in use
on the network.
Mount all antennas that are directly connected to the radio so that polarization is
the same. You can mount antennas with an N-jack connector directly to the radio
using an N-plug to SMA-RP-plug adapter. Screw the antenna onto the antenna
port connector until snug.
For remote placement of antennas, you may use an extension cable with N-
plugs. Because the antenna cable attenuates the RF signal, use an antenna
cable length that is only as long as necessary to ensure optimum performance.
Important: If the radio is to be used in a hazardous location, you must mount the radio in an
enclosure approved for hazardous locations.
Each RLX2-IHx series radio has active antenna connectors on the top as shown
below:
RLX2-IHA
RLX2-IHG
Single Antenna Port
RLX2-IHNF
3 Active Antenna Ports
Allows MIMO operation

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RLX2-IHNF-W
3 Active Antenna Ports
Allows MIMO operation
Weatherproof
Hazardous Location
Class I, DIV2 compliant
RLX2-IHNF-WC
3 active antenna ports
MIMO operation
Hazardous location
Conduit version
Class I, DIV 2 compliant
RLX2-IHW
Right antenna port for transmit
and receive
Left antenna port for receive
diversity to improve
performance in some
applications

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1.4 Package Contents
1.4.1 RLX2-IHA, -IHG, -IHNF, -IHW
The following components are included with standard RLX2-IHx series radio
products:
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
RLX2-IHx series
Radio
Varies
RadioLinx®RLX2-IHx series 802.11
Industrial Hotspot
1
Personality Module
SDI-1G
Industrial Grade microSD card (blank)
1
Power Connector
002-0116
Mating power connector for the RLX2-IHx
series radios, for attachment to customer’s
power supply.
1
Power Connector
Wiring Tool
357-0061
Tool to assist wiring the power connector.
1
Antenna
A2502S-OA
2 dBi Omni RP-SMA articulating, 2.4/5GHz.
This antenna is suitable for all RLX2-IHx
series radio products.
You can download sample programs, utilities, firmware images, and
documentation for your radio from the ProSoft Technology website (www.prosoft-
technology.com). If your computer does not have access to the Internet, you
must download the software from the ProSoft Technology website to removable
media, and then copy it to your computer.
1.4.2 RLX2-IHNF-W
The following components are included with Weatherproof RLX2-IHx series radio
products:
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
RLX2-IHx series
Radio
RLX2-IHNF-W
RadioLinx®RLX2-IHx series 802.11
Industrial Hotspot Weatherproof
2
U-mounting brackets
Pole mounting brackets
1
IP67 M12 Cap
Water tight cap
You can download sample programs, utilities, firmware images, and
documentation for your radio from the ProSoft Technology website (www.prosoft-
technology.com). If your computer does not have access to the Internet, you
must download the software from the ProSoft Technology website to removable
media, and then copy it to your computer.

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1.4.2.1 RLX2-IHNF-W Cables (sold separately)
The following cables are for outdoor locations:
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
Locking Clip
CUL-M12-
LOCKCLIP
7 foot (2m), M12 to RJ45, Network
Cable/ PoE
or
33 foot (10m), M12 to RJ45, Network
Cable/PoE
CULRJ45-M12-007
CULRJ45-M12-033
7 foot Network PoE cable
33 foot Network PoE cable
33 foot (10m), M12 to unterminated
leads, Power Cable
or
10 foot (3m), M12 to unterminated leads,
Power Cable
CULPWR-M12-033
CULPWR-M12-010
33 foot Power Cable
10 foot Power Cable
1.4.3 RLX2-IHNF-WC
The following components are included with Weatherproof Hazardous Location
RLX2-IHx series radio products:
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
RLX2-IHx series
Radio
RLX2-IHNF-WC
RadioLinx®RLX2-IHx series 802.11
Industrial Hotspot
1
5 foot CAT 6 Ethernet
PoE cable
Preinstalled 6 foot CAT 6 Ethernet PoE
cable
1
5 foot flying leads
power cable
Preinstalled 6 foot flying leads power cable
2
U bolts for mounting
Pole mounting brackets
You can download sample programs, utilities, firmware images, and
documentation for your radio from the ProSoft Technology website (www.prosoft-
technology.com). If your computer does not have access to the Internet, you
must download the software from the ProSoft Technology website to removable
media, and then copy it to your computer.