HotPort® 5020-E edge node
Items to purchase
You need to purchase and install 50 Ohm
terminators (Firetide P/N 7020-1002) on
unused antenna connectors.
If you do not already have one, you need
to purchase a HotView Pro™ management
license and install it on the HotView Pro
server.
Required tools
• Administrator computer
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Small adjustable wrench
• Wire cutters to cut tie wraps on cables
• Weatherproofi ng kit with electrical
tape and butyl mastic or silicon tape
• Plastic tie wraps (optional)
• Ladder
3
Log into the edge node with a computer.
You need to connect your computer directly to the HotPort 5020 edge node. To do
this, you have to change the TCP/IP4 address on the computer to an IP address on the
192.168.224.xxx subnet. 192.168.224.150 is the default IP address of Firetide nodes.
1. From the computer connected to the node, do one of the following:
• Windows 7 users: go to
Start,
and then enter
View Network
Connections
in the search box. Right-click on
Local Area Connection >
Properties
. From the Networking tab, select
TCP/IP4
,
and then click
Properties
.
• Windows XP users: go to
Start > Connect To > Show all connections
> right-
click
Local Area Connection
and select
Properties
. Select
Internet Protocol
,
and then click
Properties
.
• Windows 8 users: go to
Network and Internet > Network Connections >
right-
click
Wired Ethernet Connection > Properties >
Select
Internet Protocol
Version
4
, and then click
Properties
.
2. Enter an IP address for your computer of the format 192.168.224.
xxx
(where
xxx
is
an address on the same subnet as the node), and then click
Apply
. Do not use
192.168.224.150.
3. From a command prompt window, start a continuous ping to verify connectivity.
ping 192.168.224.150 -t
Logging into HotView Pro
1. Single-click to start the Quick Launch feature of HotView Pro, which opens the
server and client software at the same time.
2. When prompted, enter:
• User name: hv_admin
• Password: fi retide
3. Click
Log In
.
Monitoring the node bring up
1. Give the node power.
2. Go to
Mesh > Add Mesh >
login with the default information:
• Mesh IP address: 192.168.224.150
• User name: admin
• Password: fi retide
3. Click
Log In
.
You should see the node appear in the interface within one minute.
4
Confi gure the edge node.
After you log into the node:
Set the country code and manually confi gure the wireless settings
—OR—
Apply a saved confi guration fi le compatible with your network settings
Best practice:
Copy a confi guration fi le from a HotPort 7000 series mesh node already
in your network. You can use a Network Gateway Interface (NGI) or Gateway Server
(GWS). The NGI and GWS settings do not copy to edge nodes.
Applying a saved confi guration
1. Right-click the HotPort 5020 edge node.
2. Select
Apply Mesh Confi guration
.
3. Make manual overrides, such as wireless mode and channel, if necessary.
1
Unpack the edge node and accessories.
2
Connect to a HotPort 5020-E node.
HotPort 5020 edge node connections:
• Attach one plug adapter and then staging antenna to each connector:
• HotPort 5020-E: Radio 1/Antenna 1
• Attach an Ethernet cable from the computer to the edge node
• Attach the edge node to a power source
Caution!
Do not use port 2 or port 3 of a HotPort 7020 mesh node to power a
HotPort 5020 edge node. An edge node needs PoE+ or 802.3at, and the ports
of a HotPort 7020 mesh node are PoE 802.3af-compliant only.
Caution!
You must use the power cable that comes with the node.
If you use a different power cable, you void the product warranty.
Caution!
You cannot use a HotPort 7020 power cable (12V) with a
HotPort 5020 edge node, which requires 15V.
PoE+
IN
OUT
Safety Information
Firetide
®
equipment must be installed by qualifi ed personnel.
Follow safe work practices and use approved non-conducting
ladders, shoes, and other safety equipment. Make sure all
equipment is in good condition. For more information about
safety refer to the Firetide website.
Warning!
Failure to comply with instructions marked with this
symbol might expose you to non-insulated dangerous voltage that
might be of suffi cient magnitude to cause the risk of lethal electric
shock to persons.
Warning!
Failure to comply with instructions marked with this
symbol might result in severe personal injury including electrical
shock or permanent damage to equipment.
Caution!
Failure to comply with instructions marked with this symbol
might result in data loss or minor injuries.
Documentation
This information is subject to change without notice.
For the current version, visit: http://www.fi retide.com/support/
Customer support
Contact your Firetide reseller or visit: http://www.fi retide.com/support/
Box contents
• One HotPort edge node
• 5 dBi omni-directional antennas
- One antenna for HotPort 5020-E
• RP SMA to type N plug adapters
- One adapter for HotPort 5020-E
• PoE+ injector
• One AC power cable (USA type)
• One Ethernet cable (shielded Cat5e)
• One DC power connector (fi eld installable)
• One weatherized Ethernet RJ-45 connector
(fi eld installable)
• Mount kit for pole or wall installation
• Quick start sheet
• Warranty card
