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HotPort Series 6000 Mesh Nodes
Adding a HotPoint AP to a HotPort Node
The Series 6200 HotPort nodes have been designed to co-mount
with Series 4600 HotPoint outdoor access points (APs). An AP can
be added to an existing Series 6200 HotPort node, or a new HotPort
node can be added to an existing AP.
Note that the hardware required for this mounting is included with
the AP, not with the Series 6200 HotPort node.
Begin by removing the backing plate from the HotPort node. Then
place the AP on the back of the HotPort, as shown in Figure 31.
Figure 31. Bolts to Attach the AP to the HotPort
Insert the bolts and tighten them to appoximately 50 N-m (36 ft-
lbs), as shown in Figure 32. Do not overtighten; these bolts thread
into aluminum.
Figure 32. AP Bolted to HotPort
Next, re-attach the backing plate to the body of the AP, as shown in
Figure 33. You may now either re-install the assembly to the mount-
ing plate, or make all cable connections and then re-install it.
Figure 33. Re-attaching the Backing Plate
Figure 34 shows a cabled-up HotPort 6202 and a HotPoint 4600.
Note that the HotPoint receives its power via PoE; no extra power
supply is required.
Also note the antenna arrangement. The AP has its two antennas
directly connected; they will point down when installed. The Hot-
Port 6202 has its two antennas remotely mounted and connected
via coax, which is visible in the picture as heavy black cable.
Figure 34. AP Cabled to HotPort 6202
January 2009
