Firetide 6100-1, 6200-1 User Manual
HotView
Hardware Installation Guide
HotPort 6000 Series
HotViewProTM
Indoor and Outdoor Wireless Mesh Nodes
Manual Revision 0.95 022807
The contents of this Installation Guide are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to the Firetide web site, www.firetide.com, for current versions.
Series 6200 - Outdoor NodeSeries 6100 - Indoor Node
Firetide Limited End User Product Warranty
Pursuant to all provisions described herein, Firetide hardware products and
Firetide antennas are warranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase
against defects in the build materials and workmanship. Firetide does not
warrant that the Products will meet any requirements or specifications of
any End User Customer. This warranty applies to the entire Firetide product,
including the AC power adapter.
Pursuant to all provisions described herein, Firetide sof tware products are
warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase against defects in
the build materials and workmanship. Firetide also warrants that the Software will materially conform to the documentation supplied by Firetide with
the Software. In the event that the Software fails to materially conform to
the documentation and an authorized Firetide reseller is notified in writing
of such failure within the warranty period, Firetide or its reseller shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to promptly correct the nonconformity.
Firetide does not warrant that the use of the Software will be uninterrupted
or error free.
The above warranties are void if the alleged defect cannot be verified by
Firetide or if, as determined by Firetide, the product failure was due to tampering, abuse, misuse, accident, shipping, handling, or storage; or if the
product has been installed, used, or maintained in a manner not described
in the product user manual; or if the product has been altered in any way;
or if product serialization has been altered. Any attempt to disassemble or
repair the product by anyone other than Firetide immediately voids this
warranty.
This warranty applies only to the original End User purchaser of the product
and may not be transferred to any other individual or entity.
THE FOREGOING ARE THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE SOFTWARE, AND THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR DEFECTS
IN THE PRODUCT. FIRETIDE DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FIT-
NESS 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 special, incidental, consequential,
punitive or indirect damages whatsoever (including, without limitation,
damages for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of information, or
other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use or inability to use the product
or the performance, interruption or failure of the product, irrespective of
the cause of action, even if Firetide has been advised of the possibility of
such damages. Firetide’s cumulative liability for all claims arising out of or
in connection with this warranty will not exceed the amount paid by the
original End User purchaser to purchase the product. The amounts payable
for the product are based in part on these limitations and these limitations
shall apply notwithstanding the failure of essential purpose of any remedy.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so to that extent the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
By using the product the original End User purchaser agrees to and is bound
by these terms and conditions.
In the event that a product fails to meet this warranty and Firetide’s authorized reseller is notified in writing of such failure within the warranty period, Firetide shall, at its own discretion, either repair the product or replace
it with the same or a functionally-equivalent product free of charge. Replacement products may contain refurbished materials in whole or in part.
Firetide will honor this warranty provided the product is returned through
an authorized Firetide reseller or dealer with shipping charges prepaid,
along with a proof of purchase describing the original purchase date and
product serial numbers if applicable. The authorized reseller must acquire a
Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from Firetide prior to returning any product. Firetide does not accept shipments of defective products
without shipping charges prepaid.
Safety Instructions & Explanation of Graphic Symbols
The HotPort outdoor wireless mesh node must be installed by a qualified professional such as a licensed electrician. Failure to install this equipment properly may result in equipment damage and personal injury or death.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated dangerous voltage that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of lethal
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating, maintaining and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the
HotPort node. 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
HotPort node. Failing to comply with this instruction
may result in a hazard.
Copyright Notice: ©2003-2007 Firetide, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks: Firetide, the Firetide logo, Instant Mesh Networks, HotPort, and HotPoint are trademarks of Firetide, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Contents
HotPort Node Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Indoor Mesh Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Antenna Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Compact Disk (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Outdoor Mesh Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Antenna Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Compact Disk (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Planning Your Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Staging Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Required Tools and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Indoor Node Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Outdoor Node Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Preparing the Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preparing the Site for Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Weatherproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Preparing Earth Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mounting the Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mounting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Mounting the Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mounting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Pole Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using Mounting Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Mounting the Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Options - Outdoor Nodes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
DC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Building a Custom Ethernet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Appendix A - Contacting Firetide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Appendix B - Connector Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
HotPort Outdoor Node Ethernet Transition Cable Pin Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Connector Pin Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Appendix C - Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Common Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Wireless Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Outdoor Unit Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Indoor Unit Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appendix D - Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Canadian Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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Caution! Risk of electric shock!
POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL
Do not install the HotPort outdoor mesh node where possible contact with power lines can be made. Antennas, poles, towers, guy
wires, or cables may lean or fall and contact these lines. People may
be injured or killed if they are touching or holding any part of equipment when it contacts electric lines. Make sure there is NO possibility that equipment or personnel can come in contact directly or
indirectly with power lines.
ASSUME ALL OVERHEAD LINES ARE POWER LINES
The horizontal distance from a tower, pole or antenna to the
nearest power line should be at least twice the total length
of the pole/antenna combination. This will ensure that the
pole will not contact power if it falls either during or after installation.
SURVEYING THE SITE
Look over the entire site before beginning any installation and anticipate possible hazards. Never assume anything without checking
it out for yourself! Don’t take shortcuts!
TO AVOID FALLING, USE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN WORKING AT
HEIGHTS ABOVE GROUND
Select equipment locations that will allow safe and simple in-
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stallation.
Don’t work alone. A friend or co-worker can save your life if an
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accident happens.
Don’t attempt repair work when you are tired. Not only will
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you be more careless, but your primary diagnostic tool -
deductive reasoning - will not be operating at full capacity.
Use approved non-conducting ladders, shoes, and other safety
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equipment. Make sure all equipment is in good repair.
If a tower or pole begins falling, don’t attempt to catch it. Stand
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back and let it fall.
If anything such as a wire or pole does come in contact with a
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power line, DON’T TOUCH IT OR ATTEMPT TO MOVE IT. Instead,
save your life by calling the power company.
Don’t attempt to erect antennas or towers on windy days.
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MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND POLES ARE SECURELY GROUNDED,
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AND ELECTRICAL CABLES CONNECTED TO ANTENNAS HAVE LIGHTNING ARRESTORS. This will help prevent fire damage or human
injury in case of lightning, static build-up, or short circuit within
equipment connected to the antenna. The HotPort outdoor node
has built-in lightning protection. Be sure that any other equipment connected to the HotPort node also has the same level of
protection.
The base of the antenna pole or tower must be connected direct-
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ly to the building protective ground or to one or more approved
grounding rods, using 10 AWG ground wire and corrosion-resistant connectors.
Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details.
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IF AN ACCIDENT SHOULD OCCUR WITH THE POWER LINES
DON’T TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED.
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Use a non-conductive dry board, stick, or rope to push or drag
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them so they no longer are in contact with electrical power.
Once they are no longer contacting electrical power, administer
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CPR if you are certified.
Immediately have someone call for medical help.
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Do not open the cover
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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Unit has tamper-evident labeling that indicates when the cover has been removed.
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HotPort Node Installation
This hardware 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 and safety instructions before proceeding with the installation.
Table 1. Summary of HotPort 6000 Series Mesh Nodes
Model Use No. of Radios
6101 Indoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 1
6102 Indoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 2
6201 Outdoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 1
6202 Outdoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 2
Unpacking
The HotPort node package contains the following items. If you are missing any of these items, contact your Firetide reseller.
Indoor Mesh Node
HotPort node in plenum-rated enclosure.
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Antenna Assembly
Two detachable 2.4 Ghz omni-directional antennas.
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Two detachable 5 Ghz omni-directional antennas.
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Note: HotPort nodes come with two pairs of staging antennas. Use
these antennas to determine which RF frequency band (2.4 or 5 GHz)
to use in your installation location. After you decide, order spectrumspecific (that is, 2.4 or 5 GHz) antennas from Firetide. Firetide offers
a range of antennas; refer to the Firetide Antenna Guide for current
offerings.
Power
Power brick with NEMA5-15 (US) to IEC cord. Other IEC cords are
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available separately .
Note: Series 6100 nodes have an improved, positive-retention DC power cable, and will NOT work with existing Firetide Hotport 3100 and
3500 series power supply bricks.
Documentation
6100 Series Quick Install Guide.
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Warranty and registration card.
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Compact Disk (CD)
HotView sof tware.
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HotView Pro User Guide.
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HotPort 6000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Warranty/Registration Card.
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EULA.
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Outdoor Mesh Node
HotPort node in NEMA-4X enclosure with weatherproof caps.
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Two N to reverse-polarity SMA adapters.
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Lockable bracket kit for pole and wall mounting. Designed to fit
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37 mm to 50 mm (1.5 in to 2.0 in) poles. The mounting bracket
also has slots for mounting straps for attaching to larger diameter or irregularly shaped poles.
Weatherized Ethernet transition cable (2 m (6.6 ft)), circular,
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watertight, IP67-rated female to RJ-45/RJ-45 male connector
kit with Bulgin connector housing.
Antenna Assembly
Two detachable 2.4 Ghz omni-directional antennas.
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Two detachable 5 Ghz omni-directional antennas.
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Power
Power cord with NEMA 5-15 (US) plug. Other cords are available
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separately.
Note: Series 6200 nodes will work with existing Firetide Hotport 3200
and 3600 series power supply bricks.
Documentation
6200 Series Quick Install Guide.
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Warranty and registration card.
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Compact Disk (CD)
HotView sof tware.
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HotView Pro User Guide.
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HotPort 6000 Series Hardware Installation Guide.
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Warranty/Registration Card.
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EULA.
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Planning Your Installation
HotPort 6000 Series nodes are easy to install. They are mechanically compatible with existing HotPort nodes. 6000 Series nodes
form their own mesh, however - they will not mesh with 3000 Series
nodes.
Staging Considerations
You should set up and test your nodes indoors, on a bench or table, before installing them. This will allow you to pre-configure the
nodes so that they are all on the same RF channel, etc.
Set up your HotPort node in a lab with all other HotPort units using
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the two provided antennas.
Make all the necessary cable connections and power the Hot-
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Port units.
Required Tools and Supplies
The following tools and supplies must be provided by the customer:
#2 Philips screwdriver
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Small adjustable wrench
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Wire cutters to cut tie wraps around cables
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Ladders, lifts, and/or platforms to install the HotPort node on
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poles and structures
10 AWG grounding cable to connect the HotPort node to earth
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ground
Grounding connectors and grounding rod
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Weatherproofing kit – this kit provides electrical tape and butyl
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mastic. Check your local distributor for weatherproofing antennas and coaxial cables.
Hose clamps, band clamps, U-bolts, or similar brackets, suitable
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for attaching the HotPort node to your chosen antenna mast.
6200 Series outdoor nodes are improved compared to earlier designs. For new installations, a single weatherproof power cord is
provided. No external ‘brick’ is used. The 6200 Series can power up
to two peripherals via PoE, as well. For existing installations, the
6200 Series can accept the DC power from supplies used to power
3200 Series and 3600 Series nodes. The 6200 Series will also fit the
existing pole mount.
Install the HotView software on a workstation and connect the
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workstation to a HotPort node (see the HotView User Guide for
information about installing and using HotView).
Use HotView to configure the HotPort nodes and create a small
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mesh network. Configure and test the network settings you
plan to use.
Hose clamps, band clamps, U-bolts, or similar brackets, suitable
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for mounting the antennas to your chosen antenna mast.
If you need to build a custom cable to connect a wired-Ethernet device to your HotPort, you will need an RJ-45 crimping tool and a
Catgory 5 Ethernet cable with at least one RJ-45 connector to connect a peripheral to the HotPort.
The following tools and supplies are optional:
Cordless screwdriver #2 Philips
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Cordless drill
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Antenna stand (used to mount the antenna pole)
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6 HotPort 6000 Series Mesh Nodes February 2007
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