ProSoft Technology RLXIB-IHA-A - Manual (Page 73)

RLXIB-IHA ♦ 802.11a RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser
RadioLinx® 802.11a Industrial Hotspot User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 73 of 123
July 25, 2013
If the radio is connected to a network with a DHCP server, the radio may already
have an IP address assigned to it. If no address appears, double-click the radio
listing in the RLX-IH Browser or select Assign IP in the AP Operations menu. In
the next window, click OK to accept the temporary IP address, subnet mask, and
default gateway. If necessary, you can enter a particular IP address (see Radio
Access settings (page 62)). After an IP address is assigned, you can configure
radios through the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility (page 36).
5.3.3 Update Firmware
"Firmware" is the program that runs in the RadioLinx ® 802.11a Industrial Hotspot
that allows it to communicate and exchange data between devices, using the
radio as a network connection. Different versions of the firmware communicate
with other radios in different ways, and provide different levels of functionality.
In order for your RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot radio to communicate with other
RLXIB-IHA devices, all radios on the network must use the same firmware
version.
To change the firmware version of the radio:
1 Start RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser.
2 Open the Operations menu, and then choose Update Firmware.
3 Enter the password for the radio. This is the same password you use to log
into the radio from the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility (page 36).
4 Click the Browse button to locate the Image File (firmware version) to update.
Both versions of firmware are available both on the CD that came with in the
box with the radio, and at our web site at www.prosoft-technology.com
5 Click Update to begin copying the new firmware to the radio. Do not
disconnect the cable or turn off power to the radio during this operation.