User Manual
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Understanding HotPort Antenna Patterns
HotPort 3103 Indoor mesh nodes have omni-directional antennas that radiate in a broad circular pattern
perpendicular to the antenna shaft. For optimum coverage, orient the antennas in your mesh network
vertically (perpendicular to the ground). Since the coverage of the RF spectrum is differe nt in the various
spectrum bands, orientation of the antennas will enhance your coverage area. The antennas support the
following frequency bands: 5.15 -5.25 GHz; 5. 25-5.35 GHz; 5.725-5.825 GHz;
2.41-2.484 GHz (OFDM
and DSSS modes).
Line -of-Sight Improves Operating Distance
Although HotPort wireless mesh nodes can communicate between walls and buildings, you can increase the
working distance of your Indoor mesh node by avoiding obstacles made of dense materials, such as
concrete and metal. Positioning the HotPort 3103 units so the space between them provides an unobstructed,
line-o f-sight view, will greatly increase the effective range and reliability of transmission. They should be
located high enough above obstacles to prevent interference.
Creating a Mesh Topology for Maximum Performance and Reliability
Unlike simple point-to-point bridging, Firetide provides true mesh networking with flexible and redundant
paths. This improves overall performance, allows the network to be extended over long distances, and
reduces the chance of single point failures. To fully benefit from the self-forming and self-healing
properties of the mesh, place each HotPort node within direct range of two or more HotPort nodes. It is not
recommended to install your HotPort network in a linear, point-to-point configuration. The Firetide
network protocol is optimized for two and three dimensional topologies, including vertical connections
between multiple floors in a building.
Linear vs. Mesh Topology
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