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HotPort 3103 Indoor Wireless Mesh Node User Manual HotPort 3100 Indoor Wireless Mesh Node Copyright Notice © 2003-2005 Firetide, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks Firetide, the Firetide logo, Instant Mesh Networks, HotPort, and HotView are trademarks of Firetide, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents FIRETIDE™ HOTPORT™ 3103 INDOOR W IRELESS MESH NODE......................................................................... 1 FIRETIDE HIGH -PERFORMANCE MESH NETWORK ...................................................................................................1 WHAT IS A FIRETIDE M ESH NETWORK? ....................................................................................................................1 CONFIGURING THE MESH ......................................................
Firetide™ HotPort™ 3103 Indoor Wireless Mesh Node Firetide™ HotPort™ 3103 wireless mesh nodes enable instant deployment of wireless networks and provide a simple and reliable alternative to standard LAN cabling. Deploy Ethernet ports anywhere— instantly! HotPort nodes eliminate costly backhaul wiring for wireless access points and hotspots.
User Manual Firetide Mesh Network with Indoor and Outdoor Wireless Mesh Nodes Mesh networking can be compared to the Internet, where data can be rerouted onto other paths if one path becomes disabled or congested. Losing a node or two or a link won’t bring down the entire mesh network. Unlike other WLAN technologies, a mesh network’s reliability and scalability can actually be improved by adding more nodes and enriching the density of the mesh.
HotPort 3103 Indoor Wireless Mesh Node Speed, Duplex, and Class of Service Settings You can configure each Ethernet port for 10 or 100 Mbps speed or for automatic speed negotiation. Network traffic between a HotPort node and devices connected to its Ethernet ports travels up to full wire rate (10 or 100 Mbps). Each port can also be configured for full- or half-duplex operation. You can also assign class of service settings to specific ports to configure the priority levels of these ports/services.
User Manual Network Gateway Interconnect (NGI) You can configure the HotPort wireless mesh to exchange netwo rk data to and from multiple external networks through network gateway interconnects. In mesh nodes with multiple NGIs to the same network domain, the interconnects are organized into Gateway Groups. Each Gateway Group can support up to 16 network gateway interconnects. Each node on the mesh can have only one Gateway Group interconnect.
HotPort 3103 Indoor Wireless Mesh Node Building a Firetide Mesh Network Installing, expanding, or even relocating a Firetide mesh network is easy and fast. Simply place a HotPort node wherever y ou need an Ethernet port and connect it to an AC power source. As long as the HotPort node is within operating range of other HotPort nodes, you can connect and operate your network devices immediately.
User Manual Understanding HotPort Antenna Patterns HotPort 3103 Indoor mesh nodes have omni-directional antennas that radiate in a broad circular pattern perpendicular to the antenna shaft. For optimum coverage, orient the antennas in your mesh network vertically (perpendicular to the ground). Since the coverage of the RF spectrum is differe nt in the various spectrum bands, orientation of the antennas will enhance your coverage area. The antennas support the following frequency bands: 5.15-5.25 GHz; 5.
HotPort 3103 Indoor Wireless Mesh Node HotView Mesh Management™ Software The HotView mesh management software provides a convenient, browser-based interface for monitoring all of the HotPort nodes on your mesh network. The HotView software is a Java-based application compatible with most Internet browsers and platforms, including Windows, Macintosh, and Linux.
User Manual 1. Be sure all of your HotPort nodes are installed and powered. 2. Connect your workstation’s network adapter directly to any one of the HotPort nodes using an Ethernet cable. 3. Turn on your workstation and configure your TCP/IP settings to: 1. IP address: 192.168.0.200 2. Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 3. Gateway is not used 4. Refer to your operating system documentation to configure the static address defined in step 3.
HotPort 3103 Indoor Wireless Mesh Node HotPort 3103 LED Functions Each HotPort node has LEDs on the front. These LEDs provide status information about the node and network connections. LED Power Startup LED Activity During startup, this LED remains continuously on. Status During startup, this LED will remains continuously on to indicate a normal boot process. Fault Mesh Ethernet port LEDs During startup, this LED will illuminate as a YELLOW light. During startup, this LED will turn on.
User Manual 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.com/support for information on becoming a registered customer and for access to our support materials.
HotPort 3103 Indoor Wireless Mesh Node Appendix B- Specifications Model HotPort 3103 Protocol Firetide Mesh Routing Protocol (FMRP) Encryption • 40 bit, 128 bit WEP keys • 128 bit, 256 bit AES keys Wireless interface 2.4 GHz spectrum • 2.4–2.497 GHz (actual range available for use is subject to country-specific regulatory approvals) • Radio TX Power: Maximum 29mW • Ad Hoc Mode support 5 GHz spectrum • 5.15 – 5.25 GHz • 5.25 – 5.35 GHz • 5.75 – 5.
User Manual Appendix C – Countries of Operation USA • FCC Part 15/ClassB,15.107, 15.109, 15.407, 15.205, 15.209, 15.247, OET-65C • Approved to allow operation in channels 1 through 11 on the 2.4-2.462 GHz band in DSSS and OFDM modes. • Approved to allow operation on the 5.15-5.25 GH z, 5.25-5.35 GHz, and 5.75-5.825 GHz bansd in OFDM mode. Canada • RSP-100, RSS-210, RSS -139-1, RSS -102, IECS -003 • Approved to allow operation in channels 1 through 11 on the 2.4-2.462 GHz band in DSSS and OFDM modes.
HotPort 3103 Indoor Wireless Mesh Node Appendix D – 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.
