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- Page 1 HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router wireless in s tant n etworks™ Hardware Installation Guide HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router...
- Page 2 Part No. xxxxx Rev A ****Requires Part Number**** Copyright Notice © 2003-2004 Firetide, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks Firetide, the Firetide logo, Wireless Instant Networks, HotPoint are trademarks of Firetide, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Hotpoint Limited End User Product Warranty
End User Customer. This warranty applies to the entire Firetide product, including antennas and the AC power adapter. The above warranties are void if the alleged defect cannot be verified by Firetide or if, as determined by Firetide, the product failure was due to tampering, abuse, misuse, accident, shipping, handling, or storage;... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Caution! Risk of electric shock! POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL Do not install the HotPoint 1500R outdoor mesh router where possible contact with power lines can be made. Antennas, masts, towers, guy wires or cables may lean or fall and contact these lines. - Page 5 This will help prevent fire damage or human injury in case of lightning, static build-up, or short circuit within equipment connected to the antenna. The HotPoint 1500R has an external ground connector and built in lightning protection. Be sure that any other equipment connected to the HotPoint 1500R also has the same level of protection.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Hardware Installation Guide T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s ................OINT IMITED RODUCT ARRANTY ..........................AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Explanation of Graphical Symbols: ....................iv ........................... ABLE OF ONTENTS ™ H ™ 1500R O ............ -
Page 7: Firetide™ Hotpoint™ 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router
Operating in the 5GHz band, the HotPoint 1500R units are ideal for operation in environments that are congested with 2.4GHz wireless traffic. Alternatively, the HotPoint 1500R can also operate in the 2.4GHz spectrum where the 5GHz is not permitted for use in the outdoor... -
Page 8: Hotpoint 1500R Installation
Hardware Installation Guide HotPoint 1500R Installation The Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install the HotPoint 1500R safely and is intended to be installed by trained technical professionals. Be sure to read and understand all installation instructions and safety instructions before proceeding with the installation. -
Page 9: Site Planning
• Warranty Information (PDF Format) Site Planning To ensure a safe installation of the HotPoint 1500R follow the appropriate electrical and building codes like the National Electrical Code (NEC), country codes or local building codes. • Having proper antenna placement and utilizing the appropriate antenna type is critical in maximizing the radio range. -
Page 10: Required Tools And Supplies
• Install the antenna first and then install the HotPoint 1500R enclosure, this will ensure you have adequate height on the antenna. •... -
Page 11: Mounting The Antenna
Mounting the Antenna The antenna consists of an antenna shaft with an attached lightning protector and coaxial cable. The antenna can be mounted directly to the Hotpoint 1500R or directly to a pole. The pole structure can be either metal or wood. -
Page 12: Wall Mounting
Hardware Installation Guide Wall Mounting 1. Position the Antenna above or to the side of the HotPoint 1500R enclosure to permit easy attachment of the coaxial antenna to the connector at the top of the enclosure. 2. RF signals can be attenuated by a wall or the composition of a building. When utilizing an omni antenna connecting the antenna to a wall may limit the amount of coverage. - Page 13 HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router M6*1.0P ElasticWasher Aluminum Supporting pole(not included) A6 U Screw Crisscross screw Elsatic washer Alumiunm HotPoint 1500R Antenna Assembly...
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Page 14: Mounting The Enclosure
Hardware Installation Guide Mounting the Enclosure The HotPoint 1500R enclosure should be mounted securely to a wall/wood structure or a pole approximately 2” (51 mm) in diameter. Mounting Guidelines • For best results, the mounting location should enable maximum performance of the antenna and any attached devices such as access points or cameras. -
Page 15: Pole Mounting
HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router Pole Mounting 1. Attached the angled mounting bracket to the rear of the enclosure as shown. 2. Position the unit against the pole and clamp it securely in place using the rear “U” brackets... -
Page 16: Connecting To Earth Ground
Having proper earth ground is critical and for more information on earth ground refer to the National Electric Code (NEC). Firetide provides a 6 foot ground cable that connects the 1500R to the antenna pole. Taking the ground from the antenna pole to earth ground is a requirement of the installer. - Page 17 HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router...
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Page 18: Power Options
AC outlet. The power supply is rated for 100-240VAC and you can utilize any country power cord to provide power to the 1500R. You can also plug an optional power over Ethernet (PoE) injector into the module to power two peripheral devices connected to the HotPoint 1500R Ethernet ports. -
Page 19: Power Over Ethernet (Poe)
HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router 1. Remove the protective cap from the power connector on the HotPoint 1500R enclosure and attach the power cable connector. Tighten the connector to ensure a watertight seal. 2. Plug the AC adapter into the indoor AC outlet. -
Page 20: Battery Backup
Ethernet cable from the 1500R. Battery Backup The HotPoint 1500R provides the ability to utilize battery backup to supply a backup battery in the event of a power outage. The following diagram displays this option. -
Page 21: Solar Powered
HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router Solar Powered The Hotpoint 1500R has the ability to provide solar and the following diagram displays this option. Batt. -
Page 22: Appendix A- Contacting Firetide
A p p e n d i x A - C o n t a c t i n g F i r e t i d e As a Firetide customer you are entitled to receive free support services on our web site and from your authorized Firetide dealer. -
Page 23: Appendix B- Connectors
DC Power Connector The following diagram describes the pinout for the DC connector on the HotPoint 1500R enclosure. The power to Hotpoint 1500R is 12VDC. The HotPoint can provide any voltage (PoE) required by devices connected to the Hotpoint 1500R. -
Page 24: Appendix C- Regulatory Notices
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Modifications Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Firetide, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment. -
Page 25: Appendix D- Specifications
HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router A p p e n d i x D - S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Specifications Two weatherized, Auto-sensing 10/100 Ethernet ports Model Numbers HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh...
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