RadioLinx RLX-FHE Quick Start Manual

Manual is about: Wireless Ethernet Switch

Summary of RLX-FHE

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    Rlx-fhe wireless ethernet switch quick start guide may 25, 2006.

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    Iii table of contents before you begin .................................................................................................... 1 install the configuration software on your pc............................ 2 connect your pc to a rlx-fhe.........................................................

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    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: t...

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    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..

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    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 con...

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    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...

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    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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    7 once you click the configure radio button, a dialog box appears showing the progress of the configuration download..

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    8 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 ...

  • Page 12: If You Encounter Problems

    9 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...

  • Page 13: Encryption Keys

    10 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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    11 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 radi...