Fortress Technologies ES520 User Manual

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Fortress Security System

ES520

Deployable Mesh Point

Hardware Guide

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ES520 Hardware Guide

009-00028-00r2

Fortress ES520 Deployable Mesh Point [rev.2]

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IMPORTANT FCC INFORMATION

The Federal Communications Commission has released Office of Engineering and Technology Laboratory Division Knowledge Database (KDB) 44399, which refines the definition of Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) support. Since this device has the ability to use frequencies covered by DFS, KDB 443999 must be followed. It is published in full on the FCC web site: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?switch=P&id=41732

In order to support FCC KDB 443999, Fortress has limited the use of certain frequencies within the 5400–5725 MHz range. Specifically, the frequencies defined by the FCC as being of primary interest are those in the 5600–5650 MHz range, which correspond to 802.11a channels 120, 124, and 128. In order to comply with the KDB 443999, these channels have been removed from use, or notched. Notched channels are unavailable for use on this device.

KDB 44399 provides additional restrictions on the use of channels within 30 MHz of notched channels when the device is within 35 km of a Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR) installation. Affected channels 116, 132, and 136 serve as a guard of 30 MHz around the critical notched frequencies. Guard frequencies are unavailable for use on this device by default. The FCC allows these channels to be used, however, as long as the device is not within 35 km of a TDWR installation, as described in this excerpt of KDB 443999:

Any installation of either a master or a client device within 35 km of a TDWR location shall be separated by at least 30 MHz (center-to-center) from the TDWR operating frequency.

In some instances it is possible that a device may be within 35 km of multiple TDWRs. In this case the device must ensure that it avoids operation within 30 MHz for each of the TDWRs. This requirement applies even if the master is outside the 35 km radius but communicates with outdoor clients which may be within the 35 km radius of the TDWRs.

The requirement for ensuring 30 MHz frequency separation is based on the best information available to date. If interference is not eliminated, a distance limitation based on line-of-sight from TDWR will need to be used.

Please refer to the original KDB 443999 as posted on the FCC web site for the complete text.

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In order to enable channels 116, 132, and/or 136, please contact Fortress to obtain a special license. This license will be issued after it is confirmed that the installation is not within 30 MHz and 35 km of registered TDWR sites. The following table (provided by the FCC in KDB 443999 published on 10/14/2010) describes the locations of TDWR sites, as well as the frequencies at which these sites operate:

	TDWR Location Information				TERRAIN	ANTENNA
					ELEVATION	HEIGHT ABOVE
STATE	CITY	LONGITUDE	LATITUDE	FREQUENCY	ELEVATION	HEIGHT ABOVE
STATE	CITY	LONGITUDE	LATITUDE	FREQUENCY	(MSL) [ft]	TERRAIN [ft]
					(MSL) [ft]	TERRAIN [ft]

AZ	PHOENIX	W 112 09 46	N 33 25 14	5610 MHz	1024	64
CO	DENVER	W 104 31 35	N 39 43 39	5615 MHz	5643	64
FL	FT LAUDERDALE	W 080 20 39	N 26 08 36	5645 MHz	7	113
FL	MIAMI	W 080 29 28	N 25 45 27	5605 MHz	10	113
FL	ORLANDO	W 081 19 33	N 28 20 37	5640 MHz	72	97
FL	TAMPA	W 082 31 04	N 27 51 35	5620 MHz	14	80
FL	WEST PALM BEACH	W 080 16 23	N 26 41 17	5615 MHz	20	113
GA	ATLANTA	W 084 15 44	N 33 38 48	5615 MHz	962	113
IL	MCCOOK	W 087 51 31	N 41 47 50	5615 MHz	646	97
IL	CRESTWOOD	W 087 43 47	N 41 39 05	5645 MHz	663	113
IN	INDIANAPOLIS	W 086 26 08	N 39 38 14	5605 MHz	751	97
KS	WICHITA	W 097 26 13	N 37 30 26	5603 MHz	1270	80
KY	COVINGTON	W 084 34 48	N 38 53 53	5610 MHz	942	97
KY	CINCINNATI	W 084 34 48	N 38 53 53	5610 MHz	942	97
	CINCINNATI
KY	LOUISVILLE	W 085 36 38	N 38 02 45	5646 MHz	617	113
LA	NEW ORLEANS	W 090 24 11	N 30 01 18	5645 MHz	2	97
MA	BOSTON	W 070 56 01	N 42 09 30	5610 MHz	151	113
MD	BRANDYWINE	W 076 50 42	N 38 41 43	5635 MHz	233	113
MD	BENFIELD	W 076 37 48	N 39 05 23	5645 MHz	184	113
MD	CLINTON	W 076 57 43	N 38 45 32	5615 MHz	249	97
MI	DETROIT	W 083 30 54	N 42 06 40	5615 MHz	656	113
MN	MINNEAPOLIS	W 092 55 58	N 44 52 17	5610 MHz	1040	80
MO	KANSAS CITY	W 094 44 31	N 39 29 55	5605 MHz	1040	64
MO	SAINT LOUIS	W 090 29 21	N 38 48 20	5610 MHz	551	97
MS	DESOTO COUNTY	W 089 59 33	N 34 53 45	5610 MHz	371	113
NC	CHARLOTTE	W 080 53 06	N 35 20 14	5608 MHz	757	113
NC	RALEIGH DURHAM	W 078 41 50	N 36 00 07	5647 MHz	400	113
NJ	WOODBRIDGE	W 074 16 13	N 40 35 37	5620 MHz	19	113
NJ	PENNSAUKEN	W 075 04 12	N 39 56 57	5610 MHz	39	113
NV	LAS VEGAS	W 115 00 26	N 36 08 37	5645 MHz	1995	64
NY	FLOYD BENNETT	W 073 52 49	N 40 35 20	5647 MHz	8	97
NY	FIELD	W 073 52 49	N 40 35 20	5647 MHz	8	97
	FIELD
OH	DAYTON	W 084 07 23	N 40 01 19	5640 MHz	922	97
OH	CLEVELAND	W 082 00 28	N 41 17 23	5645 MHz	817	113
OH	COLUMBUS	W 082 42 55	N 40 00 20	5605 MHz	1037	113
OK	AERO. CTR TDWR #1	W 097 37 31	N 35 24 19	5610 MHz	1285	80
OK	AERO. CTR TDWR #2	W 097 37 43	N 35 23 34	5620 MHz	1293	97
OK	TULSA	W 095 49 34	N 36 04 14	5605 MHz	712	113
OK	OKLAHOMA CITY	W 097 30 36	N 35 16 34	5603 MHz	1195	64
PA	HANOVER	W 080 29 10	N 40 30 05	5615 MHz	1266	113
PR	SAN JUAN	W 066 10 46	N 18 28 26	5610 MHz	59	113
TN	NASHVILLE	W 086 39 42	N 35 58 47	5605 MHz	722	97
TX	HOUSTON	W 095 34 01	N 30 03 54	5605 MHz	154	97
TX	INTERCONTL	W 095 34 01	N 30 03 54	5605 MHz	154	97
	INTERCONTL
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In addition, the FCC recommends that all operators and installers register with the WISPA database used by government agencies to quickly find devices that may be causing interference and notify their owners/operators to shut them down. This registration is not required, but Fortress strongly recommends that all systems be registered, as described in this excerpt of KDB 44399:

A voluntary WISPA sponsored database has been developed that allows operators and installers to register the location information of the UNII devices operating outdoors in the 5470 – 5725 MHz band within 35 km of any TDWR location (see http://www.spectrumbridge.com/udia/home.aspx). This database may be used by government agencies in order to expedite resolution of any interference to TDWRs.

KDB 443999 further specifies that the requirements of KDB 594280 must also be met. KDB 594280 is published in full on the FCC web site: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?switch=P&id=39498.

This device meets KDB 594280 by not allowing any configuration options to be made such that the device could be taken out of compliance. There is no ability for the user to change country codes or to select power levels that would take the device out of compliance.

For customers such as the U.S. military or others willing to produce evidence that particular devices will be used only outside of the United States, a special license can be obtained from Fortress that will allow those devices the option of selecting a different, non-U.S. country code. Fortress creates such licenses only for those customers who offer proof of non-U.S. device usage, and licenses are specific to particular devices and are not transferrable. Devices having such a license should NOT be considered to be compliant with FCC regulatory requirements. Please contact Fortress with questions about these special licences.

Only software that has been signed by Fortress using the Fortress private key can be loaded onto a Fortress device, thus insuring that no software other than that which is controlled and signed by Fortress can by loaded onto the device.

FCC EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY

WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO

PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO

PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL

INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A

COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES,

USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF

NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A

RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL

INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO

CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1)THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND

(2)THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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FCC CLASS A WARNING

MODIFYING THE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FORTRESS AUTHORIZATION MAY RESULT IN THE EQUIPMENT NO LONGER COMPLYING WITH FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICES. IN THAT EVENT, YOUR AUTHORITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE VOIDED UNDER FCC REGULATIONS, AND YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT ANY INTERFERENCE TO RADIO OR TELEVISION COMMUNICATIONS AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE.

TO COMPLY WITH FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, THE ANTENNAS USED FOR THESE TRANSMITTERS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATION DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 20 CM FROM ALL PERSONS AND MUST NOT BE CO-LOCATED OR OPERATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER ANTENNA OR TRANSMITTER.

CAUTION: A 4.4 GHZ MILITARY BAND RADIO IS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT IN THE ES520. THE 4.400 GHZ–4.750 GHZ

FREQUENCY RANGE IS REGULATED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. THE FCC HAS NO REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OR JURISDICTION ON PRODUCTS CONTAINING RADIOS THAT OPERATE IN THIS RANGE. USE OF 4.4 GHZ RADIOS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN OUTSIDE OF U.S. MILITARY APPLICATIONS AND AUTHORITY.

WARNING: FORTRESS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TELEVISION INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED

MODIFICATION OF THE DEVICES INCLUDED WITH THE SECURE WIRELESS ACCESS MESH POINT, OR THE SUBSTITUTION OR ATTACHMENT OF CONNECTING CABLES AND EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN THAT SPECIFIED BY FORTRESS. THE CORRECTION OF INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY SUCH UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION, SUBSTITUTION OR ATTACHMENT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. FORTRESS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR VIOLATION OF GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM THE USER FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THESE GUIDELINES.

ANTENNA RESTRICTIONS

THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH ANTENNAS THAT HAVE A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 26 dB. ANTENNAS HAVING A GAIN GREATER THAN 26 dB ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED FOR USE WITH THIS DEVICE. THE REQUIRED ANTENNA IMPEDANCE IS 50 OHMS.

ES520 Hardware Guide: Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1	1
Overview	1
This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.1
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1

The ES520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Hardware Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Hardware Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Shipped Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2	5
Installation

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Outdoor Siting Requirements and Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hardware Version Powering Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Internal LAN Switch PoE PSE Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Port Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Network Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting the ES520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connections for Preconfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connections for Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Weatherizing the ES520 for Outdoor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mast Mounting the ES520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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3	19
LEDs and Recessed Button Operation	19
Front-Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Status, Cleartext and Failure LEDs . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Radio LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Port and Power LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Front-Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Mode Selection from the Front Panel . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rebooting the Mesh Point from the Front Panel .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Restoring Defaults from the Front Panel . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4	25
Specifications	25

Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Compliance and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

RJ-45-to-DB9 Console Port Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
4-Pin DC Input Connector and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27

ES520 Hardware Guide: Overview

Chapter 1

Overview

1.1This Document

This user guide covers preparing and installing the ES520 Fortress hardware. It also describes the LED indicators and recessed button operation, and provides specifications. Other Fortress hardware devices are covered in separate hardware guides, one for each Mesh Point (or Network Encryptor) model.

Fortress Mesh Point user guidance is intended for professional system and network administrators and assumes that its users have a level of technical expertise consistent with these roles.

Side notes throughout this document are intended to alert you to particular kinds of information, as visually indicated by their icons. Examples appear to the right of this section, in descending order of urgency.

1.1.1Related Documents

Each Fortress hardware series runs the same Fortress software, and differences between ES and FC series software are minor. Fortress software user guidance covers all current Fortress hardware platforms.

Fortress Mesh Point software guides include:

Mesh Point and Network Encryptor Software GUI Guide

Mesh Point and Network Encryptor Software CLI Guide

Mesh Point and Network Encryptor Software Auto Config Guide

In addition to this guide, the Fortress hardware guides include:

ES210 Tactical Mesh Point Hardware Guide

ES440 Infrastructure Mesh Point Hardware Guide

ES820 Vehicle Mesh Point Hardware Guide

FC-X Inline Network Encryptor Hardware Guide

WARNING: can cause physical injury or death and/or severely damage your

equipment.

CAUTION: can cor- rupt your network, your data or an

intended result.

NOTE: may assist you in executing the task, e.g. a convenient software feature or notice of something to

keep in mind.

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1.2The ES520

The Fortress ES520 Deployable Mesh Point is a full-featured Fortress network device, providing strong data encryption and Multi-factor Authentication™, including native RADIUS authentication, to users and devices on the network it secures.

The ES520 comprises three, independent network components that can be used alone or simultaneously in any combination:

1Radio 1 is a dual-band 802.11a/b/g radio that can be configured to use either the 802.11b/g band or the 802.11a band. It can function as a wireless access point (AP), providing secure WLAN connectivity to wireless devices within range and as a wireless bridge or node in a mesh network.

2The standard equipment Radio 2 is fixed on the 802.11a band. The ES520 can be optionally equipped with a 4.4 GHz military band Radio 2. In either case, as the higher powered of the two radios, it would normally be the first choice for the backhaul function in a mixed wireless Mesh Point/WLAN deployment.

3The eight RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Auto-MDIX Ethernet ports (labeled 1-8) are interfaces for the internal LAN switch.

The ES520 can function either as an 802.3af power-over- Ethernet (PoE) powered device (PD) or as an 802.3af power sourcing equipment (PSE) device. It functions as a PD when powered solely through its WAN port. It functions as an 8-port PSE switch when powered from local 48V power (from either the AC adapter or the 4-pin input). The ES520’s 48V power supplies are highly isolated to meet PSE standards and will provide up to 36W of total PSE power to remote devices.

1.2.1Hardware Models

You can identify whether the ES520 is equipped with a standard 5 GHz 802.11a radio (as Radio 2) or the optional 4.4 GHz military band radio by the full model number.

ES520-35 - standard equipment

ES520-34 - military option

The 4.400 GHz–4.750 GHz frequency range is regulated by the United States Department of Defense, rather than the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). FCC markings are therefore not applied to the ES520-34 chassis and there is no FCC ID associated with these products.

Each model is equipped with the appropriate antenna port (ANT2) for the type of radio installed as Radio 2.

The two ES520 models are otherwise identical.

NOTE: The internal LAN does not support NAT (network ad-

dress translation).

CAUTION: Use of 4.4 GHz radios is strictly forbidden outside of U.S. Department

of Defense authority.

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1.2.2Hardware Versions

Fortress’s ES520 hardware platform includes two, distinct hardware versions, distinguishable by their different front panels.

	Console	Lnk/Act POE				WAN
	Console	Lnk/Act POE
		1	3	5	7
	Radio1
Stat1				+48V		Lnk/
Stat2				+48V		Lnk/
Stat2				DC		Act
Clr				DC
Fail
+48V	Radio2 USB A/B	2	4	6	8	Pwr
DC	SW1	SW2			Reset	ES520

ES520 version 1

	12/24V 48V							WAN
			Link/Act POE
		+	Console	1	3		7
		-
								Link/
	St1 St2							Act
	St1 St2
USB	Clr	Fail 1 2	Serial	2	4	6	8	Pwr
	Clr	Fail 1 2	Serial	2	4	6	8	48V
								48V
		Radio		SW1	SW2		Reset	DC

ES520

ES520 version 2

Figure 1.1. ES520 Hardware Versions

In particular, the version 2 chassis features a new weathertight, locking, multi-range DC power input on the upper left of the front panel and a second RJ-45 serial port. ES520 version 2 has one fewer USB ports than version 1 and is 1.5‘” inches deeper.

Several front panel features were also repositioned between the two versions, including status and radio LEDs, the 48V barrel-style power inlet, the remaining USB port, and frontpanel switches.

1.2.3Shipped Parts

Included in each ES520 Deployable Mesh Point shipment:

one ES520 version 1 or ES520 version 2 Mesh Point

one universal AC-to-48V DC power adapter

AC power cord

one PoE midspan adapter1

one RJ-45-to-DB9 serial port adapter

(for use with a straight-through Cat5 cable assembly)

1.Refer to Powering—for External Environments on page 6 for outdoor surge and safety requirements.

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ES520 Weatherizing Kit, including:

one front-panel cover plate

one RJ-45 connector boot assembly (six pieces)

one antenna port cap

ES520 Mast-Mounting Kit, including:

one mast mounting bracket

two 4" long, fully threaded 1/4"x20 hex bolts

two 1/4" split lock washers

four 1/4"x20 wingnuts

software CD, including:

ES520 Mesh Point software package

Fortress and standard SNMP MIBs

RADIUS dictionary file with Fortress Vendor-Specific Attributes for administrative authentication

ES520 Mesh Point user guides and latest release notes

ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation

Chapter 2

Installation

2.1Preparation

Before designing your Mesh Point deployment, review the powering and siting options and requirements described in sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.5

Before proceeding with installation, review the safety information in Section 2.1.1 below.

2.1.1Safety Requirements

To prevent damage to the product and ensure your personal safety, operate the Deployable Mesh Point only within the operating specifications given in Section 4.1.2, and carefully follow these guidelines:

General: This equipment must be installed by qualified service personnel according to the applicable installation codes. Do not locate the Mesh Point or antennas near power lines or power circuits. When installing an external antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits as they can cause serious injury or death. Avoid metal ladders wherever possible. For proper installation and grounding, refer to national and/or local codes (WSNFPA 70 or, Canadian Electrical Code 54).

Indoor/Outdoor Siting: All interconnected equipment connected to the indoor/outdoor Mesh Point must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connections.

In outdoor environments, the Deployable Mesh Point must be mounted on a wall, pole, mast or tower using the included mounting bracket, so that the antenna connections are at the top and the WAN port is at the bottom. When mounted outside, the Mesh Point’s Front Panel Cover Plate (included) provides the necessary water and dust resistance to environmentally protect the unit. In addition, the three Front Panel Cover Plate thumbscrews must be hand-tightened (taking care not to over-tighten) to prevent the operator-access area (USB, Console, Ethernet

WARNING: The Mesh Point contains a 3V (7 year) lithium battery for timekeeping purposes. It is not intended to be operatoror user-replace- able. To avoid risk of personal injury (and voiding of the Mesh Point’s warranty), refer all hardware servicing to Fortress Technical Support. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the new battery disposal

instructions.

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