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User Guide
Firetide
FWB-205
Wireless Bridge
2011-01-25 Preliminary Version 2.0
The contents of this User Guide are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to the Firetide partners web site, partners.firetide.com, for current versions.

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  • Page 1 User Guide Firetide FWB-205 Wireless Bridge 2011-01-25 Preliminary Version 2.0 The contents of this User Guide are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the Firetide partners web site, partners.firetide.com, for current versions.

  • Page 2: Chapter 1. Installation

    Chapter 1. Installation The FWB-205 Kit is shown in Figure 1. Each kit includes two radio modules, two MIMO antennas, RF cables, Ethernet PoE injector/powersupplies, and mounting hardware. Installation requires these tools: • 1/2-inch open-end wrench • 7/16-in open-end wrench •...

  • Page 3: Antenna Installation

    Mount the antenna bracket to the antenna such that the mounting lug is horizontal when the top of the antenna is up, as shown at right in Figure 3. Antenna polarizations must match between the two ends of a link. Firetide. Reliable Connectivity Anywhere 3 Preliminary Version 2.0...

  • Page 4: Captive Screws

    Wall Mount Mounting Plate The FWB-205 is shipped with a two-piece mounting plate already attached, as shown in Figure 5. Loosen the four fasteners, two on each side, to remove the hook-attachment plate. The captive screws are tight; you will need channel-lock or slip-joint pliers.

  • Page 5: Connecting The Antennas

    Connect the radio unit to the antenna using the supplied cables. The cables are equipped with lightning-arrestor units, and should be installed with the arrrestors connected to the radio unit, not the antennas. This is shown at left in Figure 7. Figure 7. Cable-to-Radio Connections; Completed Installation Firetide. Reliable Connectivity Anywhere 5 Preliminary Version 2.0...
  • Page 6 Figure 8. Antenna Connections The final step is to fabricate the weatherproof Ethernet connect. Thread the cable as shown, and then attach it to the FWB-205 radio unit. Figure 9. Ethernet Cable Fabrication Firetide FWB-205 Wireless Bridge User Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2. Initial Setup For The Fwb-205

    Chapter 2. Initial Setup for the FWB-205 Initial Setup & Login The FWB-205 units are sold in pairs. and each pair has been programmed at the factory to work with each other. Installation of the devices should only be done by qualified and experienced personnel.

  • Page 8: Chapter 3. Radio And System Settings

    Link Configuration Operating Country Firetide FWB-205 nodes require that you enter the country of operation to ensure compliance with the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions, and license requirements of your region. Selecting a country other than where you are using the device may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other systems.
  • Page 9 If enabled, select the appropriate management VLAN number. Click Apply to save settings. Link Security Settings Link Security Settings provide support for encryption. The default is Enabled, WPA2-PSK. Firetide. Reliable Connectivity Anywhere 9 Preliminary Version 2.0...

  • Page 10: Node Configuration

    Radio settings used by the node are displayed on this page. Node settings for Modulation Data Rate and Transmission Power can be selected. Click Apply to save settings. Node Management User Settings Configure users with configuration privileges here by adding User Name and Password. Firetide FWB-205 Wireless Bridge User Guide January 2010...
  • Page 11 Antenna Alignment Antenna alignment settings are available here. Alignment is on by default. To insure maximum performance, turn off the alignment feature after alignment is complete. Firetide. Reliable Connectivity Anywhere 11 Preliminary Version 2.0...
  • Page 12 Java applet will take a moment to load. Browse to select upgrade image. Click Start Upgrade to begin. Once started the upgrade can be cancelled by clicking Cancel Upgrade. Logout Select the Logout tab to exit from the session. Firetide FWB-205 Wireless Bridge User Guide January 2010...

  • Page 13: Reset Procedure

    Appendix B Reset Procedure Firetide FWB-205s may be reset to factory parameters. This is useful when returning a unit from field service or in recovering a unit you cannot communicate with. To reset a unit, apply power and wait for the unit to fully boot. This takes 60 to 90 seconds. Use a paperclip to press and hold the reset button for 15 seconds.

  • Page 14: Regulatory Notices

    Installers and end users must follow these installation instructions. Modifications Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Firetide, Inc. may void the author- ity granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment. Installation Antenna(s) for the FWB-205 outdoor unit must be installed by a qualified professional.
  • Page 15 Firetide product, including the AC power adapter. In the event that a product fails to meet this warranty and Firetide’s Pursuant to all provisions described herein, Firetide software products authorized reseller is notified in writing of such failure within the...
  • Page 16 +1 408 399 7771 © 2010 Firetide, Inc. All rights reserved. Information subject to change without notice. Firetide, HotPort, and HotPoint are registered trademarks of Firetide, Inc. Reliable connectivity anywhere, HotView, HotView Pro, MeshBridge, and AutoMesh are trademarks of Firetide, Inc.

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