HotPort 3203 Outdoor Wireless Mesh Node
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Mounting the Antenna
Once you determine which RF frequency band to use, you can order a single high-gain, single-
spectrum antenna. This antenna consists of an antenna shaft with an attached lightning protector
and coaxial cable (either a 1.5 m (5 ft) or 5 m (16.4 ft) cable).
Below are important points about mounting the antenna.
Mounting Guidelines
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For best results, the mounting location should enable maximum performance of the
antenna.
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The antenna can be mounted directly to the HotPort 3203 or directly to a pole.
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The pole composition can be either metal or wood.
Note: FCC regulations require Firetide to provide the antennas, lightning protectors, and
cables connected together. Disconnecting these items from each other is not supported by
Firetide and will void the warranty.
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If a longer coax cable is required, the connector requires a 50 ohm RP-TNC (Reverse-
Polarity TNC) cable.
Note: If you use a cable longer than 5 m, there will likely be a signal loss or attenuation
penalty.
Note: Do not mount the HotPort antenna within 3 ft (0.9 m) of other antennas. If you do,
interference may occur.
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When mounting next to an access point, mount the access point lower on the pole and at
least 3 ft (0.9 m) from the antenna. You can also mount the access point on a horizontal
bar to achieve the required 3 foot separation.
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OEM Integrators, end users, and installers must be provided with antenna installation
instructions and transmitter operating conditions in order to satisfy RF-exposure
compliance.
