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- Page 1 Wireless Mesh Node User Guide HotPort 3101 HotPort 3103 HotPort 3100 Series & 3500 Series Indoor Mesh Nodes HotPort 3100/PS HotPort 3500-2401 HotPort 3500-5001 HotPort 3500-2403 HotPort 3500-5003 (shown)
- Page 2 Wireless Mesh Node User Guide...
- Page 3 HotPort 3100 Series & 3500 Series Indoor Mesh Nodes July 2006 © 2005, 2006 Firetide, Inc. All rights reserved. 062006e Firetide, the Firetide logo, Instant Mesh Networks, HotPort, and HotView are trademarks of Firetide, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. HotPort 3100 Series / 3500 Series Indoor Mesh Nodes iii...
- Page 4 Caution Do not open the HotPort mesh node enclosure. This may damage the components inside and affect proper operation. Opening your HotPort mesh node or peeling the tamper evident labeling will invalidate your warranty. • No serviceable parts inside. • Refer to qualified service personnel. •...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Indoor Manual Contents Introduction..............................1 Firetide HotPort Wireless Mesh Nodes ......................1 The Firetide HotPort Mesh Network ......................... 3 HotPort Mesh Network Features and Benefits ....................3 HotPort Mesh Network Applications ........................ 6 HotPort Product Description ..........................7 Front Panel LED Indicators ..........................7 Rear Panel Connectors .......................... - Page 6 Wireless Mesh Node User Guide...
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Page 7: Introduction
Outdoor Nodes Nodes can be mounted securely to a wall, ceiling, or countertop using an In addition to the indoor models, Firetide offers a range of HotPorts for out- optional mounting bracket. Each HotPort indoor node includes antennas. door use. These are described in the HotPort 3200/3600 Series User Guide. - Page 8 The full model range is shown in this table: Model & Band RF Output TCP Data Rate Default Channel Power 3101 Indoor 2.4, 5 GHz standard 10 Mbps 2.462 GHz DSSS, Ch 11 3103 Indoor 2.4, 5 GHz standard 25 Mbps 2.462 GHz DSSS, Ch 11 3100/PS Indoor, Public Safety...
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Page 9: The Firetide Hotport Mesh Network
The HotPort™ High Performance Mesh Network is the third generation of whenever the network must be reliable, scalable, and flexible. They are very mesh networking products from Firetide, a leading developer of wireless portable and can adapt to many different physical environments. - Page 10 High Capacity and Scalability Excellent Price/Performance The HotPort mesh network provides exceptional performance and scalability Wireless mesh networks can significantly reduce the labor costs and and is designed especially for high-bandwidth/low-latency applications, lead times of network installation by eliminating a significant amount of such as real-time video, voice, and large Wi-Fi HotZones.
- Page 11 VLAN, class of service, radio power controls, and network gateway interconnects. Live Note: Traffic prioritization is not available on HotPort 3101, 3500-2401, or monitoring features include mesh and node statistics and a graphical view 3500-5001 models.
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Page 12: Hotport Mesh Network Applications
Because it sup- transmission. ports access points of any brand, price, size, and features, the Firetide mesh provides more flexibility for Wi-Fi deployment than other mesh solutions. Data Each HotPort node also supports multiple access points, so higher density The HotPort mesh network is not limited to Wi-Fi applications. -
Page 13: Hotport Product Description
HotPort Product Description 1, 2, 3, 4 Port LEDs These four indicators are numbered to correspond to the four rear panel Ethernet ports. Front Panel LED Indicators • Continuously on = link but no activity • Flashing = link and activity •... -
Page 14: Rear Panel Connectors
Rear Panel Connectors Antenna Connectors HotPort indoor mesh nodes have two Reverse Polarity SMA antenna con- nectors. Dual antennas provide path diversity and eliminate multi-path problems. The antenna connected to “Antenna 1” is the primary transmit/ 10/100 Ethernet Connectors receive antenna. The antenna connected to “Antenna 2” is for diversity and You can use the HotPort node’s Ethernet ports to connect up to four Ether- will be used as a receive-only antenna. -
Page 15: Transmit Power Control
(e.g. 75%, 50%, or 25%). The administrator can restore the HotPort node to its approved maximum power by setting the power level back to 100%. Note: You can only adjust the output power in the following increments: 5%, 50%, 5%, and 100%. These adjustments affect the node radio, so care must be exercised when adjusting on an existing network as the lowered power level may cause the node to lose connectivity with other mesh nodes. For example, if the maximum FCC-allowed power output for a certain coun- try, channel, and antenna is 1dBm the settings would be: 100% = 17dBm 75% = 16dBm 50% = 14dBm 25% = 11dBm Note: Adjusting the power incorrectly could have an adverse effect on proper mesh operations. If you are not sure what the power should be adjusted to, it is best to leave it at its default configuration. If you need additional technical assistance, please contact your Firetide dealer. HotPort 3100 Series / 3500 Series Indoor Mesh Nodes... -
Page 16: Creating A Firetide Mesh Network
Understanding HotPort Antenna Patterns Creating a Firetide Mesh Network Installing, expanding, or even relocating a Firetide mesh network is easy and fast. Simply place a HotPort node wherever you need Ethernet ports and connect it to an AC power source. You then use HotView to configure the new node to match existing nodes, or to re-configure a complete network. - Page 17 This proprietary technology was by avoiding obstacles made of dense materials, such as concrete, metal, or developed by Firetide specifically for efficient mesh networking. It improves wood. Positioning the HotPort units so the space between them provides an...
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Page 18: Easy Installation
Use only antennas • AC power transformer. US-only units will include a US cord; all other units provided by Firetide. Do not use one 2.4 GHz and one 5 GHz antenna. Use of will include three different cords. -
Page 19: Using The Optional Mounting Hardware
The bracket provides a .25 inch (6 mm) example. A security slot is provided for locking the HotPort node to the clearance for running cords between the bracket and the back of the bracket. Contact your Firetide dealer to order mounting hardware. HotPort node. Note: The mounting hardware consists of a main mounting bracket and Ceiling or Countertop Mounting auxiliary bracket. The brackets are attached together for shipment. Prior to... - Page 20 Cubicle Mounting 1. Attach the auxiliary bracket to the rear of the main mounting bracket as shown using the four screws provided. 2. If you intend to run the power cord and any Ethernet cables below the bracket, connect them to the rear panel of the mesh node before attach- ing it to the bracket.
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Page 21: Getting Started
Registered users can download HotView software updates and documenta- 2. Connect your workstation’s network adapter directly to any one of the tion from the Firetide web site: www.firetide.com. HotPort nodes using an Ethernet cable. This manual provides basic configuration instructions to allow you to set up 3. -
Page 22: Getting Started With Hotview Mesh Management Software
• Mesh IP address: 192.168.224.150 HotView software and user documentation is also available for registered • Username: admin users at www.firetide.com. • Password: firetide 5. Click on Login. The steps below describe how to launch the HotView software under Win- 6. -
Page 23: Restoring Default Settings
• WEP encryption: Disabled • Mesh IP address: 192.168.224.150 • Ethernet ports: All ports enabled • HotView username: admin • HotView password: firetide • 802.11 operation for multi-band units: • Power = 17 dBm (75% of maximum) • ESSID = HOTPORT_MESH Frequency settings will be as specified in the table on page 2. -
Page 24: Appendix A-Contacting Firetide
Appendix A—Contacting Firetide Sales Assistance As a Firetide customer, you are entitled to receive free support services on If you need additional HotPort wireless mesh nodes or accessories, please our web site and from your authorized Firetide dealer. contact your Firetide dealer directly. If you do not know your dealer’s name, Register Now to Access our Support Web Site simply email sales@firetide.com and we will send you the dealer informa-... -
Page 25: Appendix B-Specifications
Appendix B—Specifications Mesh Protocol • Firetide AutoMesh Protocol This table describes the technical limits of the nodes. Various country restriction may limit available choices. Encryption • 40 bit, 104 bit WEP keys Model Bands Data Rate • 128 bit, 256 bit AES keys... - Page 26 • Length: 6.81 in. (17.3 cm) Additional tested and approved antennas • Gain: up to 5 dBi (peak) Please refer to Firetide’s Antenna Guide for a list of tested and approved System Specifications antennas. • Intel IXP425, 266 MHz processor (HotPort 3101, 3500-2401, 3500-5001 Mesh management software •...
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Page 27: Appendix C-Countries Of Operation
Appendix C—Countries of Operation Japan - 3101 and 3103 only • Approved for operation in the 2.400-2.497 GHz band in DSSS and OFDM modes. Australia - 3101 and 3103 only • Approved for operation in the 5.150-5.250 GHz band in OFDM mode. •... -
Page 28: Appendix D-Regulatory Notices
Modifications the following two conditions: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Firetide, Inc. 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equip- 2. -
Page 29: Canadian Compliance Statement
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Firetide HotPort 3100 family wireless mesh nodes are certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 2.4-GHz spread spectrum devices, and certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 5-GHz spread spectrum devices. The use... -
Page 30: European Community
Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements license for operation. For more details, contact Firetide. and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated Deutsch: Dieses Gerät entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und... - Page 31 HotPort 3100 Series / 3500 Series Indoor Mesh Nodes...
- Page 32 Hotport 3100 Series & 3500 Series Indoor Mesh Nodes www.firetide.com © 2005, 2006 Firetide, Inc. All rights reserved HPIUG004 073106...
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