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User Manual 

 

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 

Содержание HotPort 3100

Страница 1: ...i User Manual HotPort 3100 Indoor Wireless Mesh Node wireless in s tant networks...

Страница 2: ...00 Indoor Wireless Mesh Node Copyright Notice 2003 2005 Firetide Inc All rights reserved Trademarks Firetide the Firetide logo Instant Mesh Networks HotPort and HotView are trademarks of Firetide Inc...

Страница 3: ...GEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO TO THAT EXTENT THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU In no event will Firetide be liable for any...

Страница 4: ...n electrical shock This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating maintenance and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying this unit Failing to comply wi...

Страница 5: ...TWORK 5 UNPACKING 5 EASY INSTALLATION 5 UNDERSTANDING HOTPORT ANTENNA PATTERNS 6 LINE OF SIGHT IMPROVES OPERATING DISTANCE 6 CREATING A MESH TOPOLOGY FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 6 HOTVIEW...

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Страница 7: ...the mesh to extend to outdoor applications HotPort wireless mesh nodes employ a high performance radio for optimized network coverage Greater throughput between HotPort nodes enables you to extend yo...

Страница 8: ...nd flexible They are very portable and can adapt to many different physical environments Configuring the Mesh To configure the mesh it is recommended to connect the mesh utilizing the default configur...

Страница 9: ...well as 5 0 GHz OFDM The selected Radio Mode is applied to the entire wireless mesh You can use the HotView software to display and modify the radio transmit TX power level for each node Transmit Powe...

Страница 10: ...rk domains or if only one NGI is being used The NGI feature provides both load balancing and redundancy when accessing various network services This helps provide better wireless mesh data throughput...

Страница 11: ...03 Indoor Wireless Mesh Node Two Antennas AC Power Adapter with country specific AC cord User Manual Warranty Card End User License Agreement Getting Started Guide Easy Installation Note The HotPoint...

Страница 12: ...ncrete and metal Positioning the HotPort 3103 units so the space between them provides an unobstructed line of sight view will greatly increase the effective range and reliability of transmission They...

Страница 13: ...otView software also provides additional security and optional configuration features Registered users can download the HotView software and documentation from the Firetide web site www firetide com d...

Страница 14: ...aunching applications If necessary refer to your operating system s documentation for instructions on how to launch applications 1 From the Windows Desktop click on the Start button 2 Click on All Pro...

Страница 15: ...te normal conditions If the LED remains YELLOW or changes to YELLOW this indicates a fault condition Mesh During startup this LED will turn on After startup this LED will illuminate when the HotPort n...

Страница 16: ...contact your Firetide dealer directly All authorized Firetide dealers are trained and authorized to provide technical support and warranty services for our products and have qualified technical staff...

Страница 17: ...olarity One power connector Four Ethernet data connectors RJ 45 System indicator LEDs power status mesh fault Ethernet indicator LEDs link status activity Security slot for physical locking device Res...

Страница 18: ...SS and OFDM modes Approved to allow operation on the 5 15 5 25 GHz 5 25 5 35 GHz and 5 75 5 825 GHz bands in OFDM mode Industry Canada IC approved Japan VCCI Class B RCR STD 33 ARIB STD T66 ARIB STD T...

Страница 19: ...ipment does cause 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...

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