RLXIB-IHW-66
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802.11a, b, g
Installing the Radios
Industrial Hotspot
User Manual
Page 24 of 109
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
May 18, 2009
The Topology view shows a diagram of the network’s wireless connections. Use
this view to see whether all the radios are linked, and that you approve of the
way the radios are linked. A radio that is not linked to a parent will show as a
circle outlined by a flashing dashed red line. It may be near the bottom of the
window, so scroll down to view all available radios. To change how radios link to
the network, see Parent Link settings (page 42).
Refer to Improve Signal Quality (page 29) for more information on overcoming
poor connectivity.
2.1 Connecting
antennas
Each radio must have an antenna connected to the Main antenna port on the
RLXIB-IHW-66 radio; without an antenna for each radio, the network will not
function.
All antennas for radios that communicate directly with each other should be
mounted so they have the same polarization. Antennas with an N-jack connector
can be mounted directly to the radio using an N-plug to N-plug adapter. Screw
the antenna onto the antenna port connector until it is snug.
For remote placement of antennas an extension cable with N-plugs can be used.
Because the antenna cable attenuates the RF signal, use an antenna cable
length that is no longer than necessary to ensure optimum performance.