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Firetide™ HotPort™ 3103 Indoor Wireless Mesh Node
Firetide™ HotPort™ 3103 wireless mesh nodes enable instant deployment of wireless networks and
provide a simple and reliable alternative to standard LAN cabling. Deploy Ethernet ports anywhere—
instantly! HotPort nodes eliminate costly backhaul wiring for wireless access points and hotspots. In
addition, they also enable wireless connectivity for standard networking devices, such as computers,
printers, access points, surveillance cameras, and Ethernet switches. HotPort 3103 wireless mesh nodes
provide a robust, flexible, and scalable LAN backb one solution. Because they form automatically without
wires, Firetide mesh networks do not require elaborate site surveys or physical modifications to buildings
and workspaces. Network installation costs will drop dramatically because the time -consuming process of
creating wiring between offices, walls, floors, and different buildings is no longer necessary. Provisioning
is also easy and fast because special drivers, setup, and interfaces are not required for the equipment you
connect to a Firetide instant mesh network. A simple -to-use management client is available to configure the
mesh for each network deployment.
The HotPort 3103 nodes provide fast and easy indoor network deployment. Their extended throughput
ensures higher link performance over longer distances. A Firetide mesh also provides a portable network
backbone, so moving your network is as easy as taking your HotPort nodes with you to your new site.
HotPort 3103 indoor mesh nodes are fully compatible with HotPort outdoor mesh nodes, thereby enabling
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 your network applications with services that
previously required greater bandwidth over expensive cabling.
Four standard 10/100 Ethernet ports are built into each HotPort node. You can use these ports for
connecting standard networked client devices. You can also use these ports to link the Firetide mesh
network with an existing wired LAN or to the Internet through a DSL modem or network gateway devices.
Each HotPort mesh node can operate freestanding or mounted to a wall. An external transformer supplies
power from a standard 120 volt AC outlet.
Firetide High-Performance Mesh Network
Firetide developed the high-performance mesh network, based on the HotPort mesh nodes, to enable faster,
easier, and more affordable network deployment. Firetide’s patented mesh networking technology (Firetide
mesh routing pro tocol (FMRP)), makes it possible to survey, plan, and deploy an entire network within one
day rather than weeks.
What is a Firetide Mesh Network?
Firetide mesh networks feature a self-configuring, self-healing, multi-hop topology. Because of these
inherent self-organizing properties, a mesh network requires no manual configuration. Thus, creating a new
network or adding or relocating network equipment is as easy as powering up new nodes. The network
automatically discovers the new nodes and integrates them into the mesh.
A big advantage of a mesh network is its robustness and ability to heal itself. If a node is disconnected,
congested, or fails to operate, neighboring nodes are notified, and data is routed around it. There is no need
for a network engineer to intervene, troubleshoot, and fix the problem.