ProSoft Technology RLXIB-IHN-W-E - Manual (Page 26)

Start Here RLXIB-IHN-WC ♦ 802.11n
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July 9, 2012
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.
Devices connected to the wireless network are identified by an arrow. The arrow
points from the child radio (supplicant) to the parent radio. To view available
alternate parents, right-click on the network diagram to open the context menu,
and then select
S HOW ALTERNATE PARENTS . A dashed green line indicates
eligible potential parents in the network. To change how radios link to the
network, see Parent Link settings (page 58).
Refer to Improve Signal Quality (page 133) for more information on overcoming
poor connectivity.
1.7.1 Connecting antennas
Each radio must have an antenna connected to the Main antenna port on the
RLXIB 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 antenna polarity. Small antennas with a reverse-
polarity SMA connector can be mounted directly on the radio. Screw the antenna
onto the antenna port connector until it is snug.
Larger antennas and antennas that do not have a reverse-gender SMA
connector must be mounted separately and connected to the radio using a
coaxial antenna cable. Because the antenna cable attenuates the RF signal, use
an antenna cable length that is no longer than necessary to ensure optimum
performance.
Important: If the radio is to be used in a hazardous location, the radio must be mounted in an
enclosure approved for hazardous locations. The radio requires a separate cable connection to the
SMA connector that leads to an internal antenna.