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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Test Communications
With each radio configured, ensure that you still have your PC connected to the Master RLX-
FHE as shown in the following diagram.
Note: This test requires the use of the ping command. You will need to know the pathname
where the ping command resides in order to use it. If you do not know that path, contact
your system administrator.
1. Open a DOS window on your PC
2. Change to the directory where the ping command resides. At the prompt, type:
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP Address is the address you noted on the first remote
radio.
3. Press Enter
A “Reply from…” response indicates that communication was successful.
A “Request Timed Out…” response indicates that the test was unsuccessful. In this case,
repeat the configuration process.

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If You Encounter Problems
•Make sure you have a link light illuminated on the remote RLX-FHE (the Link Light is
always illuminated on a RLX-FHE Master). If not, repeat the procedure.
•Make sure the crossover cable is connected properly from the PC to the Master
radio. The 10/100 LINK LED will be illuminated if the correct cable is attached to a
functioning Ethernet device
•Make sure the Ethernet card in your PC is functioning properly. Try pinging your
PC. If unsuccessful, contact your administrator.
•Make sure both radios are on the same channel and have the same encryption key
and subnet.
•In the ControlScape application, save your Network Configuration. In the Diagnostic
menu, click on Network, and select your network configuration file from the list. This
should bring up a new screen showing the radios on your network. The color of the
arrow will indicate the communication between the radios. If the arrow is green or
yellow your radios should be communicating properly. If it is red there is something
wrong with the communication. By double clicking on one of the radios you can pull
up even more information (see image below). You may wish to remove both radios
from the network and run through this procedure again.
•If the above actions do not resolve the problem, contact ProSoft Technology
Technical Support.

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Encryption Keys
A random 128-bit encryption key is generated for you. Enter a different key if desired. The
encryption levels are None, 40 bits, or 128 bit encryption. You can view the encryption level
on the Encryption Level field

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What’s Next?
Your wireless network is up and running. You now need to connect your wireless Ethernet
switches to your network devices. ProSoft Technology provides application connection
instructions for numerous applications. Refer to the RadioLinx Application Connection Guide
located on the RadioLinx Solutions CD.