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HotPoint 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router User Manual HotPoint 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router Part No. xxxxxx Copyright Notice © 2003-2004 Firetide, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks Firetide, the Firetide logo, Instant Networks, HotPoint are trademarks of Firetide, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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User Manual Table of Contents HOTPOINT LIMITED END USER PRODUCT WARRANTY ............................................................................ III Explanation of Graphical Symbols: .................................................................................................. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................... V FIRETIDE™ HOTPOINT™ 1500S INDOOR WIRELESS MESH ROUTER ..............
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.
User Manual 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 cure the problem.
HotPoint 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router Multi-user devices such as hubs and switches as well as most cable and DSL modems require straight-through (non-crossover) cables. Devices with auto-sensing Ethernet ports can use either crossover or straight-through cables. Refer to “Connecting to the Mesh” in the table of contents. A simple way to determine if you have the correct cable type is to check the left LED on the Ethernet port. If the green LED illuminates, the cable is correct.
User Manual Create a Mesh Topology for Maximum Performance and Reliability Unlike simple point-to-point bridging, Firetide provides true mesh networking with flexible and redundant paths. This improves overall performance, allows the network to be extended over long distances, and reduces the chance of single point failures. To fully benefit from the self-forming and self-healing properties of the mesh, place each HotPoint router within direct range of two or more HotPoint routers.
HotPoint 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router HotPoint Manager™ Software The HotPoint Manager software provides a convenient, browser-based interface for monitoring all of the HotPoint routers on your mesh network. HotPoint Manager is a Java-based application compatible with most Internet browsers and platforms including Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, and Linux. Registered users can download the HotPoint Manager software and documentation from the Firetide web site (www.firetide.com).
User Manual Connecting to the Mesh If your mesh network consists of HotPoint 1000S indoor mesh routers and HotPoint 1000R outdoor mesh routers, we recommend connecting your workstation to an indoor unit so you can avoid having to make the connection outdoors. If you are connecting the workstation directly to the HotPoint 1000S, an Ethernet crossover cable is required. If you are connecting the workstation through a switch, then a straight-through Ethernet cable is required.
HotPoint 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router 4. Click on Login to start 5. Wait for your computer to connect to the mesh. This may take a few seconds to several minutes depending on how many routers are in the mesh. 6. You should see the screen shown on the following page with a list of all of the HotPoint units on the mesh. Note: If this screen does not appear, or some of your HotPoint mesh routers appear to be missing from the list, refer to Appendix B – Troubleshooting.
User Manual Remote Management of HotPoint Manager You can remotely manage the HotPoint manager by utilizing programs such as Remote Desktop/Terminal Services, VNC, Radmin, and pcAnywhere. Refer to the documentation provided by software manufacturer of choice to run and install them. VPN (Virtual Private Network) utilizing PPTP, LPT2 protocols is another way to gain remote access to the mesh. You will require a workstation connected to the mesh and has another Ethernet connected to the internet.
HotPoint 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router For example if the maximum FCC-allowed power output for a certain country, channel, and antenna is 17dBm the settings would be: 100% = 17dBm 75% = 16dBm 50% = 14dBm 25% = 11dBm Note: Adjusting the power incorrectly could have an adverse effect on proper mesh operations. If you are not sure what the power should be adjusted to it is best to leave at default configuration. If you need additional technical assistance, please contact your Firetide dealer.
User Manual 3. Plug in the HotPoint power adapter and wait for red “fault” LED to turn on and then off. 4. The LED will blink 3 more times. Wait three minutes before proceeding to Step 5. IMPORTANT: AFTER PLUGGING IN THE POWER ADAPTER, YOU MUST WAIT THREE MINUTES FOR THE UNIT TO RESET ITSELF BEFORE UNPLUGGING IT. If you unplug the power before the unit resets itself, the firmware can be corrupted requiring the unit to be restored at the factory. 5.
HotPoint 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router Appendix A- Contacting Firetide As a Firetide customer you are entitled to receive free support services on our web site and from your authorized Firetide dealer. Register with us now to Access our Support Web Site Registering as a customer on our web site entitles you to free information and materials to help you get the most from your Firetide mesh network. Visit http://www.firetide.
User Manual Appendix B- Troubleshooting This Appendix will highlight some troubleshooting tips to isolate various types of problems that could occur. New Installations Routers missing from the mesh Make sure you have only a green LED on the enclosure front of the router missing from the mesh. If not check power connections and reset the power. Connect to the router that is missing from the mesh with HotPoint Network Management to see if you can access it.
HotPoint 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router Connect to the router that is missing from the mesh with HotPoint Network Management to see if you can access it. If you need additional technical assistance contact your Firetide dealer directly. If the problem is not hardware related the next step is to check the RF. What has changed in the RF, why did it work before and now it isn’t working? Maybe a site survey is required to find out what has changed.
User Manual Appendix C- Regulatory Notices FCC Class B Notice 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. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
HotPoint 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router Appendix C- Specifications Specifications Product Ordering Codes HotPoint 1500S (5GHz) 1500S-0101 NAM (Canada/US) Protocol Firetide Mesh Routing Protocol (FMRP) Encryption • AES, RSA certificates • 128 bit WEP • Port-to-port 128bit AES Wireless interface • 2.41 – 2.46 GHz • 5.15 – 5.25 GHz • 5.25 – 5.35 GHz • 5.75 – 5.
