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Wireless Mesh Node User Guide

HotPort 3100 Series & 3500 Series Indoor Mesh Nodes

HotPort 3101

HotPort 3103

HotPort 3100/PS

HotPort 3500-2401

HotPort 3500-5001

HotPort 3500-2403

HotPort 3500-5003 (shown)

Summary of Contents for HotPort 3103

Page 1: ...Wireless Mesh Node User Guide HotPort 3100 Series 3500 Series Indoor Mesh Nodes HotPort 3101 HotPort 3103 HotPort 3100 PS HotPort 3500 2401 HotPort 3500 5001 HotPort 3500 2403 HotPort 3500 5003 shown ...

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Page 3: ...uide HotPort 3100 Series 3500 Series Indoor Mesh Nodes July 2006 2005 2006 Firetide Inc All rights reserved 062006e Firetide the Firetide logo Instant Mesh Networks HotPort and HotView are trademarks of Firetide Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 4: ...and affect proper operation Opening your HotPort mesh node or peeling the tamper evident labeling will invalidate your warranty No serviceable parts inside Refer to qualified service personnel Unit must be disconnected from power prior to servicing Unit has tamper evident labeling that indicates when cover has been removed ...

Page 5: ...ide Mesh Network 10 Planning Your Network 10 Understanding HotPort Antenna Patterns 10 Easy Installation 12 Unpacking 12 Connections 12 Using the Optional Mounting Hardware 13 Getting Started 15 Connecting the HotView Workstation to the Mesh Network 15 Getting Started with HotView Mesh Management Software 16 Restoring Default Settings 17 HotPort Factory Default Settings 17 Appendix A Contacting Fi...

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Page 7: ...afety bands a 4 9 GHz unit is available This frequency may only be used by FCC licensed Public Safety agencies Nodes can be mounted securely to a wall ceiling or countertop using an optional mounting bracket Each HotPort indoor node includes antennas The high throughput of the HotPort mesh ensures higher link performance over longer distances and enables networking services to operate on a wire le...

Page 8: ...500 2401 Indoor 2 4 GHz high 10 Mbps 2 462 GHz DSSS Ch 11 3500 5001 Indoor 5 GHz high 10 Mbps 5 805 GHz OFDM Ch 161 3500 2403 Indoor 2 4 GHz high 25 Mbps 2 462 GHz DSSS Ch 11 3500 5003 Indoor 5 GHz high 25 Mbps 5 805 GHz OFDM Ch 161 3203 Outdoor 2 4 5 GHz standard 25 Mbps 2 462 GHz DSSS Ch 11 3200PS Outdoor Public Safety 2 4 4 9 5 GHz standard 25 Mbps 2 462 GHz DSSS Ch 11 3600 2400 Outdoor 2 4 GHz...

Page 9: ...ble Mesh networks are ideal whenever the network must be reliable scalable and flexible They are very portable and can adapt to many different physical environments HotPort Mesh Network Features and Benefits Provide Ethernet Anywhere The HotPort mesh network delivers live Ethernet service virtually anywhere indoors or outdoors without a wired backbone This makes the mesh ideal for any location whe...

Page 10: ...d two 10 100 Mbps Ethernet ports HotPort outdoor mesh nodes also support 802 3af compli ant Power over Ethernet PoE Only one connection is needed to provide power for an outdoor mesh node and up to two connected devices Excellent Price Performance Wireless mesh networks can significantly reduce the labor costs and lead times of network installation by eliminating a significant amount of backhaul c...

Page 11: ...s called Gateway Groups to further increase the efficiency of each portal You configure portals by defining Network Gateway Groups The Network Gateway feature provides both load balancing and redundancy when accessing various network services This helps provide better wire less mesh data throughput because it allows packets to enter and exit the wireless mesh at the entry exit point closest to the...

Page 12: ...can connect directly to a HotPort mesh node HotPort outdoor mesh nodes also support Power over Ethernet allowing the use of a single power connection to power both the node and the camera Voice over IP The HotPort mesh network enables clear VoIP traffic over the wireless back bone In addition to benefiting from the very high sustained throughput of the mesh the class of service traffic prioritizat...

Page 13: ...ving power Fault LED After start up this indicator color will change from YELLOW to OFF to indi cate normal conditions If the indicator remains on or comes back on this indicates a fault condition 1 2 3 4 Port LEDs These four indicators are numbered to correspond to the four rear panel Ethernet ports Continuously on link but no activity Flashing link and activity Indicator off no link Mesh LED Thi...

Page 14: ...u to use either straight through or crossover cables to connect the HotPort node to other devices Antenna Connectors HotPort indoor mesh nodes have two Reverse Polarity SMA antenna con nectors Dual antennas provide path diversity and eliminate multi path problems The antenna connected to Antenna 1 is the primary transmit receive antenna The antenna connected to Antenna 2 is for diversity and will ...

Page 15: ...he HotPort node to its approved maximum power by setting the power level back to 100 Note You can only adjust the output power in the following increments 25 50 75 and 100 These adjustments affect the node radio so care must be exercised when adjusting on an existing network as the lowered power level may cause the node to lose connectivity with other mesh nodes For example if the maximum FCC allo...

Page 16: ...bstacles between nodes For best performance ensure that there is a clear line of sight between each adjacent HotPort node To ensure security do not mount the mesh node in publicly accessible ar eas where it would be easy to steal or damage the unit or gain unauthor ized access to the network using the rear panel Ethernet ports See the following sections for additional site planning information Und...

Page 17: ...ng and self healing properties of the mesh place each HotPort node within direct range of two or more HotPort nodes Avoid installing your HotPort network in a linear point to point configuration The Firetide network protocol is optimized for two and three dimensional topologies Line of Sight Improves Operating Distance Although HotPort wireless mesh nodes can communicate between walls and building...

Page 18: ...connec tion and to prevent the antennas from coming loose Use only antennas provided by Firetide Do not use one 2 4 GHz and one 5 GHz antenna Use of other antennas not endorsed by Firetide for use with your unit is prohibited Connect Ethernet devices Plug up to four Ethernet devices into the rear ports on the HotPort enclo sure If you need additional ports you can connect a small switch to the Hot...

Page 19: ...her materials 3 Screw the main mounting bracket to the wall 4 If you intend to run the power cord and any Ethernet cables below the bracket connect them to the rear panel of the mesh node before attach ing it to the bracket 5 Insert the HotPort node into the main mounting bracket and secure it with the four screws provided The bracket provides a 25 inch 6 mm clearance for running cords between the...

Page 20: ...node into the main mounting bracket and secure it with the four screws provided The bracket provides a 25 inch 6 mm clearance for running cords between the bracket and the back of the HotPort node 4 Hang the auxiliary bracket and mesh node over the top edge of a cubicle wall or other vertical Securing the HotPort to the Bracket optional Attach a Kensington type lock or scissor lock to the security...

Page 21: ... compatible with most Internet browsers and personal computer platforms including Windows Macintosh and Linux Registered users can download HotView software updates and documenta tion from the Firetide web site www firetide com This manual provides basic configuration instructions to allow you to set up and check your mesh network as quickly as possible using HotView Refer to the HotView user docu...

Page 22: ...r to your operating system s documentation for instructions on how to launch applications 1 Install the HotView mesh management software as described in the HotView User Guide 2 From the Windows Desktop click on the Start button 3 Click on All Programs and select HotView software The Login screen will appear 4 Enter the following information to log into the mesh network Mesh IP address 192 168 224...

Page 23: ...to the Reset hole on the rear panel of the HotPort node and depress the switch located behind the hole HotPort Factory Default Settings AES encryption Disabled WEP encryption Disabled Mesh IP address 192 168 224 150 Ethernet ports All ports enabled HotView username admin HotView password firetide 802 11 operation for multi band units Power 17 dBm 75 of maximum ESSID HOTPORT_MESH Frequency settings...

Page 24: ...ty services for our products and have qualified technical staff available to help you build and maintain your Firetide mesh network Firetide Provided Technical Support You can also get technical support from Firetide Simply email support firetide com or call 1 877 FIRETIDE extension 2 or 1 408 399 7771 Product Returns Please contact your Firetide dealer for instructions on returning defective or d...

Page 25: ... 89 6 Mbps 93 54 Mbps 75 6 Mbps 92 54 Mbps 72 6 Mbps 92 54 Mbps 72 6 Mbps 92 54 Mbps 72 6 Mbps 92 54 Mbps 72 3500 2401 3500 2403 2 400 2 484 DSSS 2 400 2 484 OFDM 400 mW 1 Mbps 96 11 Mbps 90 6 Mbps 93 54 Mbps 74 3500 5001 3500 5003 5 150 5 250 5 250 5 350 5 725 5 850 50 mW 200 mW 400 mW 6 Mbps 92 54 Mbps 72 6 Mbps 92 54 Mbps 72 6 Mbps 92 54 Mbps 72 Mesh Protocol Firetide AutoMesh Protocol Encrypti...

Page 26: ...f operation and regulatory agency information Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0o C to 50o C Storage temperature 20o C to 70o C Humidity non condensing 10 to 90 Storage Humidity non condensing 10 to 90 Plenum rated Warranty One year limited warranty see warranty card for details Public Safety Band Pursuant to Part 90 1215 use of antennas with gain greater than 9 dBi and up to 26 ...

Page 27: ...ovedforoperationinthe2 400 2 484GHzbandinDSSSandOFDMmodes Approvedforoperationin5 150 5 250GHz 5 250 5 350GHz and5 725 5 850 GHzbandsinOFDMmode Japan 3101 and 3103 only Approvedforoperationinthe2 400 2 497GHzbandinDSSSandOFDMmodes Approvedforoperationinthe5 150 5 250GHzbandinOFDMmode Korea 3101 and 3103 only Approvedforoperationinthe2 400 2 483GHzbandinDSSSandOFDMmodes Approvedforoperationinthe5 1...

Page 28: ...use harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which th...

Page 29: ...se harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Firetide HotPort 3100 family wireless mesh nodes are certified to the requirements of RSS 210 for 2 4 GHz spread spectrum devices and certified to the requirements of RSS 210 for 5 GHz spread spectrum devices The use of this device in a system operating either p...

Page 30: ...r i EU directiv 1999 5 EC Português Este equipamento satisfaz os requisitos essenciais e outras provisões da Directiva 1999 5 EC Svenska Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i Direktiv 1999 5 EC For 2 4 GHz radios the following standards were applied Radio EN 300 328 1 EN 300 328 2 EMC EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 The following CE mark is a...

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