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Firetide Wireless Bridge Reference Guide
Version 3.1
Wireless Interface
Model
Use
FWB-205
Outdoor, Worldwide, Radio 2: 5 GHz
Bands
Frequency (GHz)
Restrictions
802.11a
802.11n
5.15-5.25
5.25-5.35
5.725-5.825
4.9-5.090
4.94-4.990
Japan only
US Public Safety
5.470-5.725
ETSI 301.893, U-NII
Bands (GHz)
Max TX Power
802.11a 5.725-5.825 UNII-3
802.11n
5.725-5.825 UNII-3
5.470-5.735 UNII
5.25-5.36 UNII-2
5.15-5.25 UNII-1
20 dBm
20 dBm
20 dBm
20 dBm
17 dBm
Supported Data Rates & Standards
• 802.11a 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps
• 802.11a Capable of switching to 1⁄4 and 1⁄2 rates for 4.940
– 4.990 GHz Public Safety Band
• 802.11g 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps
• 802.11n 6.5/13/19.5/26/65/130 (20MHz LGB)
7.2/14.4/21.7/28.9/72.2/144 (20MHz SGB)
13.5/27/40.5/54/135/270 (40MHz LGB)
15/30/45/60/150/300 (40MHz SGB)
• Network Standards: IEEE 802.11a/d/e/f/h/i/n
• Security: WPA; 64/128/256 w/TKIP, AES
Chapter 5 Technical Information
5.1 FWB-205 Specifications
Power
• 48 VDC via DC connecter or 802.3af PoE
Environmental
• Humidity (non-condensing): 10% to 90%
• Storage humidity (non-condensing): 5% to 95%
• Maximum altitude 15,000 feet (4600 meters)
Network Port
• One 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port with weatherproof
connector
• IEEE 802.3, 802.3u compliant
• CSMA/CD 10/100/1000 autosense
Enclosure
• Cast aluminum NEMA-4X/IP66 enclosure
• Six N-type antenna connectors
• Weatherproof 48VDC power connector
• Weight: 3.75 lbs (1.7 Kg) with bracket
• Dimensions: 8.2” x 8.6” x 2” (205 x 214 x 100 mm)
Security, Authentication and Encryption
• 802.11i, WPA2
• 40-bit, 104-bit WEP keys
• SSID suppression
Management and Configuration
• Built-in web-based management
• Remote firmware upgrade
Network Ports
• One 10/100/1000 autosense Base-T port
• IEEE 802.3,802.3 at based PoE
5.2 Reset Procedure
Firetide FWB-205s may be reset to factory parameters. This is useful when returning a unit from field ser-
vice or in recovering a unit you cannot communicate with. You will need a long, thin shaft to reach the
reset button, because the switch is recessed approximately 35 mm (1-3/8 in) inside the unit.
1. Apply power and wait for the unit to fully boot. This takes 60 to 90 seconds.
2. Remove the Phillips screw covering the reset port. It is near the Ethernet connector.
3. Insert a drill bit or similar object about 3 mm (1/8 in) and at least 37 mm (1-1/2 in) long
directly into the hole. The tool must be perpendicular to the face of the node.
4. Push the reset button. You will feel a slight ‘click’; if you don’t, you missed. Hold the
button for 15 seconds, then wait for the units to reboot before attempting to connect or
removing power.
When a unit has been reset, it forgets the country code setting and operates at low power until the
country code is re-established. Units that are already installed in the field are unlikely to communicate
with each other after reset, due to the low power setting. You must connect to each unit in turn and set
the country code.
Reset hole
(screw removed)
Reset
switch
