ProSoft Technology RLX-IFH9E-A - Manual (Page 20)

Start Here RLX-IFHE ♦ RadioLinx Industrial Wireless
User Manual RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Ethernet Radios
Page 20 of 109 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
November 19, 2013
The simplest way to design the physical network of radios, antennas, connectors,
cables, amplifiers and other accessories, is to use ProSoft Wireless Designer
(page 21). This application determines your hardware needs based on your
answers to a few questions, and then generates a Bill of Materials specifying all
the components you will need for your installation.
Consider printing your network plan from ProSoft Wireless Designer for
references as you configure your network in ControlScape FH.
Protect radios from direct exposure to weather, and provide an adequate, stable
power source. Make sure that your plan complies with the
radio’s power
requirements (page 56) and cable specifications (page 59, page 16, page 38,
page 17).
Important: Radios and antennas must be located at least 8 inches (20 cm) away
from personnel.
1.5.1 Installation Questions
Answer the following questions to make your installation easier, and to familiarize
yourself with your system and what you want to do.
How many radios in your network?
Static IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway
addresses for each RadioLinx device
Connection to an existing wired or wireless Ethernet network, either
directly from the PC, or through an Ethernet switch or hub
Master ID Repeater ID Remote ID
Locations
Is there a Line of Sight between them?
Selected the appropriate antennas for your network?
What type of network protocols do you need to
support?
What type of cable connections do your network
devices require?