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Installation & Setup Guide
HotPoint
HotPoint 4000 Family
Wireless Access Points
HotPoint 4100 Indoor Access Point
HotPoint 4500 Indoor Access Point
HotPoint 4200 Outdoor Access Point
HotPoint 4600 Outdoor Access Point
Manual Revision 1.0 020809
The contents of this Installation 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 HotPoint 4500 Indoor Access Point HotPoint 4200 Outdoor Access Point HotPoint 4600 Outdoor Access Point Manual Revision 1.0 020809 The contents of this Installation Guide are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the Firetide partners web site, partners.firetide.com, for current versions.
- Page 2 Caution! Risk of electric shock! POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL Do not install Firetide products where possible contact with power lines can be made. Antennas, poles, towers, guy wires, or cables may lean or fall and contact these lines. People may be injured or killed if they are touching or holding any part of equipment when it contacts electric lines.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The above warranties are void if the alleged defect cannot be verified by Firetide or if, In the event that a product fails to meet this warranty and Firetide’s authorized re- as determined by Firetide, the product failure was due to tampering, abuse, misuse, seller is notified in writing of such failure within the warranty period, Firetide shall, accident, shipping, handling, or storage;... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction To The Hotpoint Family
Firetide’s modular design offers several benefits. Among them are: • A HotPoint access point can be connected to a Firetide mesh node to provide Wi-Fi access to any location, without the need for backhaul cabling. • A HotPoint access point can connect directly to a conventional wired infrastructure. This elimi- nates the need to install a Firetide mesh node in locations where wired connectivity is readily available, while preserving the unified management capabilities for all access points. -
Page 5: Hotpoint Ap Common Features
The HotPoint 4100/4200 has a more limited functionality than Firetide’s 4500/4600, un- less used with the Firetide WLAN Controller. The WLAN Controller offers a wide range of features needed by enterprise-class users for all types of APs. Please refer to the HotView Pro Reference Guide for more information on the WLAN Controller. -
Page 6: Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Equipment - Model 4100 Indoor Installation
Note that the supplied antennas are designed for the 2.4 GHz band, that is, 802.11b and 802.11g Antenna Note service. The HotPoint 4100 supports operation on the 5 GHz 802.11a band, but you must use a 5 GHz antenna if you wish to use this band. -
Page 7: Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Equipment - Model 4200 Outdoor Installation
5 GHz antenna if you wish to use this band. Otherwise, keep the plastic cover on this connected to prevent water from getting into the unit. Figure 4. HotPoint Mounting Bracket Firetide - Reliable Connectivity Anywhere 7 February 2009... - Page 8 Figure 7. Tilting the Unit The Firetide HotPoint 4200 requires power. Power is fed via Ethernet. Connect the power-feed unit to AC power. The ON light should turn green. Plug the cable from the HotPoint into the port marked OUT.
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Page 9: Chapter 4 Setting Up Your Equipment - Model 4500 Indoor Installation
NOT have to be close to its companion HotPort node; in fact, it is better to mount each unit in a location that is optimum for the RF needs of that unit. Figure 10. Optional Mounting Brackets HotPoint AP Main Mounting Auxiliary Bracket Bracket Firetide - Reliable Connectivity Anywhere 9 February 2009... -
Page 10: Chapter 5 Setting Up Your Equipment - Model 4600 Outdoor Installation
Mounting bracket and hardware, designed to attach the 4600 to a HotPort 6200 family node. If you are using an outdoor access point as a Standalone unit, a different mounting kit for this purpose is available from Firetide. • Two indoor-rated 2.4 GHz omnidirectional staging antennas. -
Page 11: Chapter 6 Planning Your Software Deployment
Firetide HotPoint access points can be managed and controlled directly via a wired Ethernet con- nection, or they can be reached via Firetide Mesh Nodes. A combination of the two is possible as well. These connection methods are known as: •... - Page 12 Figure 14 shows how the various domains relate to each other. Figure 14. Matrix of Physical and Logical APs - Simple AP Group Login Password Name IP Address Firewall VAP Groups VAP Group A VAP IP Address DHCP / DNS SSID Encryption MAC Address Access...
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Page 13: Basic Setup Sequence
Table 2. The IP address you pick should be reachable from your computer. It does not need to be on the same subnet as the management address of the Firetide mesh. (Note that if you are using DHCP for Standalone access points, you will need to capture the IP address assigned by the DHCP server to each HotPoint.) -
Page 14: Chapter 7 Software Configuration
You will see a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 1. If you don’t, make sure your typed https, not http. Log in using the default values, admin and firetide. Depending on your browser’s security settings, you may receive a warning message, as shown in Screen 2. Click through and complete the login process. -
Page 15: Basic Vap Settings
(It is possible to set some VAPs to use less power than the maximum, while leaving other VAPs at full power.) These parameters are set as shown in Screen 3. Screen 3. VAP Basic Settings Firetide - Reliable Connectivity Anywhere 15 February 2009... - Page 16 VAP Security Settings This is done with the IP & VLAN command under the Management command, as shown in Screen 4. Enable security, then select the desired type and parameters from the available choices. Screen 4. VAP Security Settings Network Settings Each VAP has its own network settings, as shown in Screen 5.
- Page 17 VLANs provide a method of isolating traffic at layer 2. Screen 6. VAP Advanced Settings Access Control Lists for VAPs For each VAP, you can define access control lists based on MAC addresses. Screen 7. VAP ACL Setup Firetide - Reliable Connectivity Anywhere 17 February 2009...
- Page 18 AP Management - User Settings The AP Management tab allows you to define administrative access rights for the physical AP. You can also remotely reboot an AP, and remotely restore it to factory default settings. (Keep in mind that resetting to factory defaults will change the IP address to 192.168.224.160. You may need to modify your computer settings to reach the node at this address.) Screen 8.
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Page 19: Appendix A Specifications
5.25-5.36 M UNII-2 23 dBm/6-54 Mbps 5.15-5.25 UNII-1 17 dBm/6-54 Mbps 802.11b 24 dBm/all rates 802.11g 26dBm/6-24Mbps 26dBm/36Mbps 25dBm/48Mbps 24dBm/54Mbps Agency Certifications Contact your Firetide dealer for product availability and certifications for your country. Firetide - Reliable Connectivity Anywhere 19 February 2009... - Page 20 Model 4100 Indoor Unit Specifications Enclosure Plastic enclosure. Two RP-SMA antenna connectors, with 1 pair of 5 dBi 2.4 GHz omnidirectional antennas. One DC power connector. One RJ-45 Ethernet connector, CSMA/CD 10/100 autosense. System indicator LEDs: power, status. Weight: 10 oz. (270 g). Dimensions: 6”...
- Page 21 Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: -20º C to +60ºC. Storage temperature: -40º C to +70º C. Humidity (non-condensing): 10% to 90%. Storage humidity (non-condensing): 10% to 90%. Maximum altitude 15,000 feet (4600 meters). Firetide - Reliable Connectivity Anywhere 21 February 2009...
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Page 22: Appendix B 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 Model 4200 outdoor unit must be installed by a qualified professional. -
Page 23: Appendix C Ethernet Wiring
Power Input 5 VDC to 48 VDC - Appendix D Reset Procedure Firetide Access Points 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. - Page 24 Copyright Notice: ©2009 Firetide, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks: Firetide, the Firetide logo, Instant Mesh Net- Firetide, Inc. works, HotPort, HotPoint, and HotClient are trademarks of 140 Knowles Avenue Firetide, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their Los Gatos, CA 95032 USA respective owners.
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