Firetide 5900-1 Users Guide

HotPort FT 5900 Mesh Node Quick Installation Guide

This quick installation guide describes how to
install the HotPort node safely. The HotPort is
intended to be installed by trained
professionals. Be sure to read and
understand all installation

Use an approved outdoor-rated antenna
instead and safety instructions before
proceeding with the installation.

Model Use No. of Radios

FT 5900, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz and
900MHz US only

The HotPort FT5900 contains two radios. The
number of radios that will be active is
determined by the license. Use of 802.11n

MIMO is also enabled via license and other
radio is dedicated 900MHz.

Package Contents

The HotPort node package contains the items below

If you are missing any of these items, contact your Firetide.

• HotPort FT5900 Mesh Node PCBA.

• HotPort FT5900 Quick Install Guide (this document).

• Warranty and registration card.

• Compact Disk (CD) with

• HotView software.

• HotView Pro User Guide.

• HotPort FT5900 Hardware Installation Guide

• Warranty/Registration Card.

• EULA.

Front View of the FT5900 Board with

900MHz Radio

Rear View of the FT5900 Board with

Dual abgn Radio

FT 5900 unit inside the chassis