Firetide 1500S 1 User Manual
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User Manual
HotPoint 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router
HotPoint 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router
User Manual
HotPoint 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router
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HotPoint 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating,
maintaining and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the 1500S. Failing to
comply with this instruction may result in electrical shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating,
maintaining and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the 1500S. Failing to
comply with this instruction may result in a hazard.
DO NOT OPEN THE COVER
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Dangerous voltages inside.
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No serviceable parts inside.
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Refer to qualified service personnel.
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Unit must be disconnected from power prior to servicing
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Table of Contents
OTPOINT LIMITED END USER PRODUCT WARRANTY ............................................................................ III
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Explanation of Graphical Symbols:.................................................................................................. iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................... V
FIRETIDE™ HOTPOINT™ 1500S INDOOR WIRELESS MESH ROUTER........................................................ 1
FIRETIDE INSTANT MESH NETWORK.......................................................................................................... 1
WHAT IS A FIRETIDE MESH NETWORK? .................................................................................................... 1
BUILDING A FIRETIDE MESH NETWORK ........................................................................................................ 2
HOTPOINT MANAGER™ SOFTWARE ......................................................................................................... 5
CONNECTING TO THE MESH....................................................................................................................... 6
CONFIGURING TO THE MESH ..................................................................................................................... 7
CONFIGURING THE TX MODE AND CHANNEL SELECTION ......................................................................... 7
ENABLING SINGLE PORT OPERATIONS...................................................................................................... 7
REMOTE MANAGEMENT OF HOTPOINT MANAGER.................................................................................... 8
POWER ADJUSTMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 8
RESTORING DEFAULT SETTINGS ............................................................................................................... 9
APPENDIX A- CONTACTING FIRETIDE........................................................................................................11
APPENDIX B- TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................. 12
APPENDIX C- REGULATORY NOTICES ........................................................................................................ 14
APPENDIX C- SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................... 15
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Firetide™ HotPoint™ 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router
Firetide™ HotPoint™ 1500S wireless mesh routers enable instant deployment of wireless
networks and provide a simple and reliable alternative to standard LAN cabling. Deploy Ethernet
ports anywhere—instantly! HotPoint routers eliminate costly backhaul wiring for wireless access
points and hotspots. In addition, they also enable wireless connectivity for standard networkin g
devices such as computers, printers, access points, surveillance cameras, and Ethernet switches.
HotPoint 1500S wireless mesh routers provide a robust, flexible, and scalable LAN backbone
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 time consuming wiring between offices, walls, floors and
different buildings is no longer needed. 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.
Note: The HotPoint 1500S is an indoor only product. Any modification or enhancement of
this product for use outdoors is strictly prohibited.
The HotPoint 1500S routers provide fast and easy indoor network deployment and 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 HotPoint routers
with you to your new site. HotPoint 1500S indoor mesh routers are fully compatible with HotPoint
1500R outdoor mesh routers enabling the mesh to extend to outdoor applications.
HotPoint wireless mesh routers employ a high performance radio (100mW) for optimized network
coverage. Greater throughput between HotPoint nodes enables you to extend your network
applications with services that previously required greater bandwidth over expensive cabling.
Built into a HotPoint are three standard 10/100 Ethernet ports for connecting standard networked
client devices. You can also use one of these ports to link the Firetide mesh network with an
existing wired LAN or to the Internet through a DSL modem or gateway device. The mesh node
can operate freestanding or mounted to a wall. An external transformer supplies power from a
standard 120 volt AC outlet.
Firetide Instant Mesh Network
Firetide developed the Wireless Instant Network, based on the HotPoint Mesh Router, to enable
faster, easier and more affordable network deployment. Firetide’s patented mesh networki ng
technology (FMRP) Firetide Mesh Routing Protocol makes it possible to survey, plan and deploy
an entire network within one day rather than weeks. The Firetide network is also portable. Your
entire network can be relocated simply by taking your HotPoint routers with you to your new
location.
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 n o manual configuration.
Thus, creating a new network or adding or relocating network equipment is as easy as poweri ng
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