Firetide - Reliable Connectivity Anywhere
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February 2009
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Equipment - Model 4200 Outdoor Installation
Setup - Outdoor Model 4200
The outdoor HotPoint is packed as shown in Figure 3. Note that an Ethernet cable is NOT included.
You should obtain a weatherproof 4-pair cat-5 cable long enough to reach from the unit to the
indoor location where you will connect with the network. Configure your HotPoint before installa-
tion. Refer to Chapter 6, or the HotView Pro Reference Guide, for details.
Figure 3. Model 4200 Outdoor Unit - Package Contents
The cable must be a 4-pair cable; smaller cables will not seal in the waterproof connector. The
cable can be pre-terminated; the waterproof connector will pass an RJ-45 plug.
Assembling the Ethernet Cable
Test the unit before mounting it on the pole or mast. Begin by making the cable.
Remove the weatherproof Ethernet connector cover - the black plug - from the unit.
1.
Dismantle it. You will have a housing, a housing insert, a cap, and a gasket.
2.
Place the cap over one end of your Ethernet cable.
3.
Place the housing insert over the cable.
4.
Thread the cable through the housing.
5.
Plug the cable into the RJ-45 port visible inside the HotPoint.
6.
Thread the housing back into the HotPoint. Make sure the gasket is still in place.
7.
Tighten the cap so that it compresses the housing insert to the housing.
8.
Now you can connect the Ethernet cable to the power feed unit, via the OUT port on the power
feed unit. Use a second Ethernet cable to connect the IN port to your PC. Verify operation of the
HotPoint before proceeding.
Using the Mounting Bracket
The bracket is designed to allow easy tilting and aiming of the HotPoint. The bracket allows the
HotPoint to be mounted with its internal antenna oriented for either vertical or horizontal polar-
ization. It is also designed to allow mounting on either a horizontal or vertical pole. Note that the
internal antenna polarization is vertical when the connectors are pointed down.
Antenna Notes
Note that the antenna is built in to the HotPoint. The HotPoint should face the equipment it is
intended to connect with. The built-in antenna is designed for the 2.4 GHz band, that is, 802.11b
and 802.11g service. The HotPoint 4200 supports operation on the 5 GHz 802.11a band, but you
must use an external 5 GHz antenna if you wish to use this band. Otherwise, keep the plastic cover
on this connected to prevent water from getting into the unit.
Figure 4. HotPoint Mounting Bracket
