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RedLab WLS-IFC User's Guide  

Installing the RedLab WLS-IFC 

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AES encryption is disabled by default. Unless you suspect that there are other users of WLS Series devices 
in the area, there should be no need to enable encryption. However, if you suspect that there are other WLS 
Series devices in the area, and you need to secure the devices from being accessed by other users, enable 
AES encryption. 
Enabling encryption does NOT secure the device from access through a local USB connection. A remote 
device configured for encryption can be connected locally through the USB port to access other remote 
WLS Series devices with the same settings; you may need to physically secure the remote devices to 
prevent tampering of the of device's network.  

Set the PAN ID, RF channel, and AES key to the same value for each device that you want to 
communicate 

Only devices with matching parameter settings for PAN, CH, and AES Key (if set) can communicate with each 
other.  
For information on setting up the network parameters for your RedLab WLS-IFC, refer to the "WLS Series"

 

section of the "Temperature Input Boards" chapter in the 

Universal Library User's Guide

You only have to set up the network parameters once. The RedLab WLS-IFC retains the parameter settings 
even if you connect to a different computer. 

Caution!

 

To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, maintain a separation 

distance of 20 cm (0.66 feet) or more between the antenna of this device and persons during device 
operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance are not recommended. The antenna 
used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

Restoring factory default settings 

You can restore the factory default configuration settings with 

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Summary of Contents for RedLab WLS-IFC

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Page 2: ...RedLab WLS IFC USB to Wireless Interface Module User s Guide Document Revision 1 2 E April 2014 Copyright 2014 Meilhaus Electronic...

Page 3: ...rm Meilhaus Electronic GmbH feels obliged to point out that they cannot be take on neither any warranty apart from the claims for warranty as agreed nor legal responsibility or liability for consequen...

Page 4: ...7 What comes with your RedLab WLS IFC shipment 7 Hardware 7 Additional documentation 7 Unpacking the RedLab WLS IFC 8 Installing the software 8 Installing the RedLab WLS IFC 8 Configuring the network...

Page 5: ...f objects on the screen such as buttons text boxes and check boxes For example 1 Insert the disk or CD and click the OK button italic text Italic text is used for the names of manuals and help topic t...

Page 6: ...g to configure the network parameters The RedLab WLS IFC has LEDs that indicate the status of communication over the wireless link An LED bar graph shows the fade margin of signals received by the Red...

Page 7: ...th Additional documentation In addition to this hardware user s guide you should also receive the Quick Start Guide available on our RedLab CD root directory This booklet supplies a brief description...

Page 8: ...e RedLab WLS IFC Always connect an external hub to its power supply If you are using a hybrid hub one that can operate in either self powered or bus powered mode always connect it to its external powe...

Page 9: ...u may want to assign a different PAN ID in the following situations o You have multiple WLS Series devices and do not want to allow communication between all of them Set the PAN ID to the same value o...

Page 10: ...each device that you want to communicate Only devices with matching parameter settings for PAN CH and AES Key if set can communicate with each other For information on setting up the network paramete...

Page 11: ...ction Received Signal Strength RSS indicators 3 green LED bar graph The LEDs will turn on when receiving a wireless message and stay on for approximately 1 second after the end of the message They ind...

Page 12: ...IFC User s Guide Functional Details 12 Power LED The Power LED is lit when the RedLab WLS IFC is connected to a computer or external USB hub USB connector The USB connector provides 5V power and comm...

Page 13: ...ject to the following two conditions i this device may not cause harmful interference and ii this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation...

Page 14: ...A of current for a USB device Battery powered root port hubs provide 100 mA or 500 mA depending upon the manufacturer A laptop PC that is not connected to an external power adapter is an example of a...

Page 15: ...present in an active wireless link Fade margin is defined as the difference between the incoming signal strength and the device s receiver sensitivity 3 LEDs on Very strong signal 30 dB fade margin 2...

Page 16: ...Meilhaus Electronic GmbH Am Sonnenlicht 2 D 82239 Alling Germany Phone 49 0 8141 5271 0 Fax 49 0 8141 5271 129 E Mail sales meilhaus com http www meilhaus com...

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