Hardware Installation Guide
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Connecting Power over Ethernet
You can provide power to a HotPort 3203 by connecting Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) to
Ethernet port 1 on the HotPort 3203. In this configuration, the HotPort 3203 can receive its power
(as well as data) from the PSE. When receiving power from a PSE device, the HotPort 3203
functions as a Powered Device (PD). Below are some notes regarding this type of connection.
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The Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) must comply with the IEEE 802.3.af specification
for Power over Ethernet.
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It is recommended that you use a shielded Category 5 Ethernet cable no longer than 2 m
(6.5 ft) to connect Power Sourcing Equipment to a HotPort.
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If you apply Power over Ethernet to the HotPort, you cannot provide power to a
peripheral connected to Ethernet port 2. However, you can connect a peripheral to
Ethernet port 2 to allow the peripheral to exchange data with the HotPort 3203.
Note: If you provide Power over Ethernet to the HotPort 3203, do not connect power from an AC
power source to the HotPort.
Each HotPort comes with a weatherized Ethernet transition cable/ RJ-45 male connector kit. The
circular, 10-pin connector on the Ethernet transition cable connects to Ethernet port 1 on the
HotPort. You need to construct a shielded Category 5 Ethernet cable compatible with outdoor
applications to connect the PSE to the Ethernet transition cable/ RJ-45 male connector kit.
To connect power to the unit from PSE:
1. Construct a shielded Category 5 Ethernet cable: Insert one end of the Ethernet cable (without
an RJ-45 connector) through the provided Bulgin connector housing. Then use an RJ-45
crimping tool to attach an RJ-45 connector to this end of the Ethernet cable (strip off a section
of the outer jacket near the end of the cable, separate the wire pairs, align the wires in the
correct order (straight-through or cross-over), and so on). Attach a connector compatible with
the PSE to the other end of the Ethernet cable (this is typically another RJ-45 connector).
2. Run the Ethernet cable you constructed from the PSE to the HotPort 3203 enclosure.
3. Insert the male RJ-45 connector on the constructed Ethernet cable (on the Bulgin connector
housing end) into the female RJ-45 connector on the Ethernet transition cable/ RJ-45 male
connector kit.
4. Twist the Bulgin connector housing to ensure a watertight seal.
5. Remove the protective cap from Ethernet port 1 on the HotPort 3203 enclosure and insert the
circular, 10-pin connector on the Ethernet transition cable into Ethernet port 1 on the HotPort
3203. Tighten the connector to ensure a watertight seal.
6. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the PSE and power the HotPort and PSE. The
indicators (LEDs) on the enclosure should light as follows: after system startup, the Status
light and the green Power light should light.
Connecting Solar Power
The HotPort 3203 can be powered by using a solar panel with a battery backup. These products
are available through your Firetide dealer. To use solar power, set up the solar panel, connect the
solar panel to a power storage battery, and then connect the battery to the HotPort 3203.
