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Published Dec 2017
Revised Feb 2018
Firetide Installation Guide
HotPort 8020 Mesh Node

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  • Page 1 Firetide Installation Guide HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Published Dec 2017 Revised Feb 2018...
  • Page 2 © 2017 Firetide, Inc. All rights reserved. Firetide, the Firetide logo, HotPort are all trademarks of Firetide Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Firetide, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HotPort mesh node in an IP67 enclosure ....................6 3.1.1 Package contents of 8020 mesh node ....................6 The following accessories can be purchased separately from Firetide ..............6 Interface of an outdoor mesh ........................7 3.2.1 Node LEDs ............................ 8 3.2.2...
  • Page 4 You need to make weather proof two connections:..................26 To make a weather proof cable to node connection: ................26 Information to User, Purchaser & Installer ................... 28 11.1 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ............ 28 HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 5: About This Document

    This equipment must be professionally installed. The installer is responsible for adjusting the transmit power output of the system to assure compliance with FCC Part15 EIRP limits and human radiation safety regulations. 1.3 Purpose This document has the information and procedures necessary to install and do basic tests with Firetide HotPort 8020 mesh node. 1.4 Conventions Certaininformationhasspecialmeaningforthereader.Thisinformationappearswith an icon that indicates a particular condition,...
  • Page 6: Hotport 8020 Mesh Node

    Mobility License Add on license If you plan on using DFS, it is mandatory to take training class from Firetide. On successful completion of the class Firetide will provide login credentials for DFS configuration using Firetide Management Appliance. **Subject to software implementation.
  • Page 7: Hotport Mesh Node In An Ip67 Enclosure

     Ground cable  Cat6 Ethernet cable  The following accessories can be purchased separately from Firetide 4x4 MIMO 18.5 dBi gain 5G panel outdoor rated antenna  7 dBi gain 5G dipole antenna  RF cable assembly with lightning arrester ...
  • Page 8: Interface Of An Outdoor Mesh

    LEDs, antenna port connectors of the radio, Ethernet ports(PoE input and PSE output port), debug console/reset and the pressure valve with weatherproof cap protection and node ground point. For information about cables and accessories approved for use with Firetide devices, refer to the Accessories Guide. Front View ...
  • Page 9: Node Leds

    OFF: No Ethernet link detected  Amber: Link speed (10/100 Mbps),Blinking - Activity  Green-Link speed (1000Mbps), Blinking- Activity o Radio1 and Radio2 LEDs  OFF: No Radio neighbor detected  Green: Radio Neighbor connected, Blinking-Activity HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 10: Console Port/Reset

    Console port and reset button are co-located as shown in the picture below, which is covered by a weatherproof cap, held with a cable tie. Note: Console port is meant to be used only for debugging purpose by Firetide support. Reset button is above the console port RJ45 connector.
  • Page 11: Antenna Connectors

    3.2.4 Antenna Connectors HotPort 8020 mesh node has eight N type female antenna connectors, four connectors per radio. 3.2.5 Pressure relief valve The pressure relief valve shown on the rear cover is protected by a weatherproof cap 3.2.6 Ground screw point The ground screw is on the lower left side of the bottom cover.
  • Page 12 9. Check network throughput on each link between mesh nodes. For procedures, see the FMA Product Configuration Guide. Note: If you are not able to send and/or receive data, see “Troubleshooting” on page 23. After you finish the tests, remove the staging antennas. HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 13: Power Specifications

    4. Attach the mesh nodes and antennas to poles that are attached to a mast, tower, or roof. 5. Install the mesh node and antennas assembly and other devices, such as cameras. 8.2 Tools required To install HotPort 8020 mesh nodes, you need to use: Screwdriver set ...
  • Page 14: Doing The Site Survey

     No serviceable parts inside. 8.4 Safe installation practices Best practice: Install HotPort 8020 mesh nodes on poles that are at sufficient distance from power lines. The horizontal distance from a tower, pole or antenna to the nearest power line ...
  • Page 15: Preparing A Mesh Node For Installation

    Note: Collect all tools before you install the mesh nodes. Make sure that you have antennas rated for outdoor use. For information about antennas and how to select them, see the Firetide Antenna and Accessory Guide. Warning! Max Operating TX Power allowed Power limits is as per FCC 15.407(a).
  • Page 16: Preparing Earth Ground

    If the soil contains rocks or sand, insert the ground rods into the ground Pull out the ground rods. Put in an approved ground enhancement material into the holes where the grounding rods go. Put in the ground rods.  HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 17: Installing A Mesh Node And Antenna Assembly

    6) Cover all unused connectors, if any. 7) Verify that the mesh node works: Ping the IP address  Use one or more mesh nodes  Do throughput tests with FMA and record the results as a benchmark test  HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 18: Attaching The Mesh Node To A Wall

    Mesh node. 4) Attach the device on to the wall by tightening the bolt’s flat washer and nuts to secure the mounting base to the mounting surface. HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 19: Attaching A Mesh Node To A Vertical Pole

    1. Place the lock and flat washer on the four hex cap screws and drive the screws to attach bracket to the back of the mesh node. 2. Drive the four round head screws to attach the pole mount bracket to the wall mount bracket. HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 20: Attaching A Mesh Node To A Horizontal Pole

    8.10 Attaching a mesh node to a horizontal pole To attach the mesh node to a horizontal pole procedures are same as attaching the node to a vertical pole. Following picture shows the mesh node attached to a horizontal pole. HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 Note: The installation is correct if the node does not easily move from side to side. Best practice: Use a spray to prevent corrosion on the bracket and mount hardware. HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 22: Panel Antenna Assembly

    Attach one end of RF cable to the Panel antenna and the other end of RF cable that have lightning  arrestors to the mesh node. Refer section 8.7 for installation of mesh node and panel antenna assembly process.  HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 23: Mesh Node Installation With Rf Cable Assembly On A Vertical Pole

    8.12 Mesh node installation with RF cable assembly on a vertical pole. Front View: Note: Connect the lightning arrester of all antenna ports to protective ground HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 24: Rear View

    Rear view: HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 25: Trouble Shooting

    Make sure that each node is connected to the correct devices and nodes.  Determine the total throughput with an end to end test.  Determine the throughput of each link with tests.  HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 26: Resetting An Outdoor Mesh Node To Factory Default Settings

    Wait one minute, and then log into WebNMS. Configure the mesh node or apply a previously saved configuration file. Cover the console / reset port with the weather proof cover. Using WebNMS configure the mesh node. HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 27: Weather Proof Procedures

    Cable connections become loose over time because of vibration. Loose connections let moisture contact and erode the interface to a connector. To prevent performance problems due to moisture damage, Firetide recommends that you use butyl mastic to make weather proof all outdoor connections.
  • Page 28 Wrap a layer of electrical tape (smooth side out, sticky side in) over the mastic tape.  Wrap a second layer of electrical tape over the first layer of electrical tape.  The lightning arrestor connections are ready for installation in an outdoor environment.  HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 29: Information To User, Purchaser & Installer

    FCC Part15 EIRP limits and human radiation safety regulations. Operating TX Power allowed Power limits is as per FCC 15.407(a). Professional installation instruction 1. Installation personal HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...
  • Page 30 Please carefully select the installation position and make sure that the final output power does not exceed the limit set force in relevant rules. The violation of the rule could lead to serious federal penalty. HotPort 8020 Mesh Node Installation Guide...

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