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HotPoint 5200 access point overview
The Firetide HotPoint 5200 wireless MIMO access point is a standalone access
solution for outdoor use. This section explains the hardware features of the
access point and management options.
Hardware features
The HotPoint 5200 access point is a standalone access point. Standalone devices
do not require any other network device or equipment to configure or manage
them. Each access point, with its antennas, is a complete system for wireless
access service delivery.
The next figure shows the HotPoint 5200 access point correctly oriented for
installation to a pole or mast.
In locations where access to Ethernet or power is limited, the access point can
receive Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Caution!
A HotPort 7020 cannot supply power to a HotPoint 5200
access point.
The HotPoint 5200 access point has a UL2043 plenum-rated enclosure and has
these hardware features:
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An RJ-45 connector for attaching to a Firetide HotPort wireless mesh node or
a conventional Ethernet port
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Two radios (Radio 1 operates in the 2.4 GHz band and Radio 2 operates in the
5 GHz band)
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