RadioLinx RLX-FHE User manual

RLX-FHE
Wireless
Ethernet Switch
Quick Start
Guide
Ma
y
25, 2006

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Table of Contents
BEFORE YOU BEGIN .................................................................................................... 1
INSTALL THE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ON YOUR PC............................ 2
CONNECT YOUR PC TO A RLX-FHE........................................................................ 3
SET UP IP ADDRESSES................................................................................................. 4
CONFIGURE A RLX-FHE USING THE ETHERNET PORT................................... 5
TEST COMMUNICATIONS.......................................................................................... 8
IF YOU ENCOUNTER PROBLEMS....................................................................................... 9
ENCRYPTION KEYS ........................................................................................................ 10
WHAT’S NEXT?............................................................................................................ 11

1
Before You Begin
Your RLX-FHE Wireless Ethernet Switch is shipped with the following:
In addition, you will need:
•A PC or Laptop computer equipped with an Ethernet port
•IP addresses 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 (2) RLX-FH radios. One radio will be
set up as a Master (base) while the other radio will be set up as a Remote.

2
Install the Configuration Software on Your PC
Note: This example uses Microsoft XP operating system. Your screens may vary
depending on the operating system installed on your PC.

3
Connect Your PC to a RLX-FHE
You can configure the RLX-FHE using the Ethernet or Serial port on the module. Using the
Ethernet port is the most common method and will be illustrated in the Quick Start Guide.
For instructions on how to configure the RLX-FHE using the Serial port, please see the
ControlScape FH software online Help.
Ethernet Port Connection

4
Set Up IP Addresses
All new RadioLinx Radios must have their IP addresses set using the following procedure.
The IP address of the PC must be on the same network as the IP addressed assigned for
the RLX-FHE. If you are not sure if your PC address matches, refer to “Checking Your PCs
IP Address” at the end of this Quick Start. Before performing these steps, ensure that your
radio is attached to your PC via the Ethernet cable, and the the power is not yet attached.

5
Configure a RLX-FHE Using the Ethernet Port
Note: You can configure the RLX-FHE using the Ethernet port or the serial port. This
procedure configures the RLX-FHE using the Ethernet port. For information on using the
serial port, please refer to the online Help.

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Once you click the Configure Radio button, a dialog box appears showing the progress of
the configuration download.