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ported, stored, set up, and installed correctly, and operated and
maintained as recommended.
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have written yourself, make certain that no injury to persons nor
damage to equipment can result in your plant or process.
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These Operating Instructions support you when configuring,
commissioning, and troubleshooting networks including the Industrial
Ethernet Wireless LAN Radio Link Module RLM.
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Verify kit contents as described in chapter "2.2 Verify Kit Contents" (page 17).
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Follow the instructions in chapter "2 Install the AccessPoint RLM" (page 16).
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Please consult the Industrial Ethernet Wireless LAN manuals.
•Basics
• CP 1515
• RLM Manager, CP 1515 Manager.
The manual "SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic
Networks" is containing information on other SIMATIC NET products that
you can operate in conjunction with RLM in an Industrial Ethernet network.
All manuals are provided on the CD-ROM "SIMATIC Net Wireless LAN,
Systemsoftware and Manuals" that was included with your product.

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To help you to find specific information quickly, these operating instructions
include the following parts:
• At the front of the operating instructions you will find a complete table of
contents.
• In the Manual "Industrial Ethernet Wireless LAN, Basics" you will find a
Glossary in which the most important specialist terms used in the
instructions are defined.
• At the back of the operating instructions, you will find an index with
which you can find topics quickly.
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These Operating Instructions are intended for persons involved in
configuring, commissioning, and troubleshooting networks including the
RLM.

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Only qualified personnel should be allowed to install and work on this
equipment.
Qualified personnel as referred to in the operating instructions or in the
warning notes are defined as persons who are familiar with the installation,
assembly, startup and operation of this product and who possess the
relevant qualifications for their work, e.g.:
• Training in or authorization for connecting up, grounding or labeling
circuits and devices or systems in accordance with current standards in
safety technology;
• Training in or authorization for the maintenance and use of suitable safety
equipment in accordance with current standards in safety technology;
• First Aid qualification.
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The RLM meets the requirements for the CE mark. For more detailed
information about approvals and standards, refer to the manual “Industrial
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1.1 Introducing SIMATIC NET Industrial Wireless LAN............................. 12
1.2 About the AccessPoint RLM ............................................................... 13
1.3 Finding Information ............................................................................. 15
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2.1 Overview............................................................................................. 16
2.2 Verify Kit Contents .............................................................................. 17
2.3 Write Down Product Identification ...................................................... 18
2.4 Fix Mounting Plate and Power Supply ................................................ 19
2.5 Mount the Processor Module and fix with angle iron ......................... 21
2.6 Connect the Network Interfaces ......................................................... 23
2.7 Mount the Cover Plate ........................................................................ 24
2.8 Power up your RLM to start operation................................................ 25
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3.1 Connect Stations to the RLM.............................................................. 26
3.2 Customize your RLM........................................................................... 27
3.2.1 Install the RLM Manager Software ............................................................ 28
3.3 Installation Requirements.................................................................... 30
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3.4 Best Place for the RLM ....................................................................... 30
3.5 Remove the Cover Plate ..................................................................... 31
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4.1 Connecting the RLM to an OMC......................................................... 32
4.2 Roaming via multiple RLMs on a switched LAN ................................. 32
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5.1 Who to contact.................................................................................... 34
5.2 Automation and Drives, Service & Support......................................... 35
5.3 Service & Support on the Internet....................................................... 38
5.4 Training for SIMANTIC NET................................................................. 39
5.5 Certification ......................................................................................... 40
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A.1 Hardware............................................................................................. 41
A.2 Software.............................................................................................. 42
A.3 Regulatory Information........................................................................ 43
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Welcome to the SIMATIC NET Industrial Wireless LAN, the easy way to
wireless computing. Building your wireless network has never been easier.
This document introduces you to the Access Point “Radio Link Module
(RLM)”, and will help you to get your network “on the air” very quickly. It
describes the most common configurations and a quick start set-up.
To install and manage SIMATIC NET products, it is assumed that you have a
working knowledge of installation procedures for network operating
systems under Microsoft Windows.

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The Radio Link Module RLM is a wired to wireless bridge that you can use
to connect wireless cells to one another or to a wired (Ethernet) Local Area
Network (LAN). The RLM can serve mobile wireless stations, roaming
between various locations within a network premises.
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The RLM is a modular unit with an integrated Ethernet interface, and two PC
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With two CP 1515 the unit can transmit at different channels. This allows
you to load balance a heavily used access point and increase the scalability
of the wireless LAN.
To install the RLM, you need at least one PC Card. This card is not included
with your kit, but must be ordered as an additional item.
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This document was designed to give you a brief introduction about the RLM,
and the most important information to get it up and running.
When you install the RLM Manager program, you can display context-
sensitive help with each screen by clicking the ‘
" ’ button on your screen, or
pressing the key on your keyboard.
You can use the “Industrial Ethernet Wireless LAN RLM Manager, CP 1515
Manager” to find detailed information on how to:
• Design a wireless network.
• Setup a LAN administrator station.
• View and modify the start-up configuration of your RLM.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of your wireless network.
• Troubleshoot unexpected performance.
Additional Information (e.g. regulatory information) can be found in the other
manuals.
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Before you start, carefully read the “Industrial Ethernet Wireless LAN”
manuals which are included in your RLM kit. This manuals contain
installation requirements and important information about using this
product.
Installing the RLM is easy. Follow the steps below to power up your wireless
network:
1. Verify Kit Contents.
2. Write Down Product Identification.
3. Fix Mounting Plate and Power Supply.
4. Mount the Processor Module and fix with angle iron.
5. Connect the Network Interfaces.
6. Mount the Cover Plate.
7. Power up your RLM to start operation.

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Unpack the RLM and verify that all items are present as pictured in Figure 2.
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a. Mounting plate to mount the RLM to a wall (see 2.4 Fix Mounting
Plate and Power Supply).
b. RLM processor module (see 2.5 Mount the Processor Module and
fix with angle iron).
c. Power supply & AC power cord (see 2.4 Fix Mounting Plate and
Power Supply).
d. Slot Protector Card (see 2.6 Connect the Network Interfaces).
e. Cover plate (see 2.7 Mount the Cover Plate).
f. CD-ROM containing software and electronic documentation.
g. Angle iron.
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Before you proceed, write down the following values as printed on the
identification label on the top right side of the processor module of your
RLM.
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This information is printed on a small label at the backside of the PC Card.
Serial Number S/N
MAC Address
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Wireless Interface

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You can mount the RLM on a vertical surface like a wall or place the unit on a
flat surface such as a table or cabinet.
Prior to mounting it to a fixed location, consider performing a site survey to
determine optimal and safe placement for your RLM(s). See also Installation
Requirements (page 30), and Best Place for the RLM (page 30).
1. Fix the mounting plate of the RLM as pictured in Mounting the Power
Supply (page 20), with the marked arrow pointing upwards. Use the
screws and plugs provided.
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mounting plate at the position where the cords will leave the unit.