HotPoint Installation & Setup Guide HotPoint 4000 Family Wireless Access Points HotPoint 4100 Indoor Access Point HotPoint 4200 Outdoor Access Point HotPoint 4500 Indoor Access Point HotPoint 4600 Outdoor Access Point Manual Revision 1.0 020809 The contents of this Installation Guide are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the Firetide partners web site, partners.firetide.com, for current versions.
Safety Instructions Outdoor HotPoint APs must be installed by a qualified professional. Failure to install this equipment properly may result in equipment damage, personal injury, or death. Explanation of Graphic Symbols This symbol alerts 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 alerts the user to important operating, maintenance, and servicing instructions.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction to the HotPoint Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 HotPoint AP Common Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Equipment - Model 4100 Indoor Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Introduction to the HotPoint Family The Firetide™ HotPoint™ family of wireless access points are the newest addition to the company’s line of high performance wireless mesh networking products. HotPoints provide an enterprise-class wireless access solution and can be used as full-function standalone access points, or as part of an integrated, triple-play wireless mesh network.
HotPoint AP Common Features Firetide’s HotPoint family shares a common architecture, and most features are supported on all models. The HotPoint 4100/4200 has a more limited functionality than Firetide’s 4500/4600, unless used with the Firetide WLAN Controller. The WLAN Controller offers a wide range of features needed by enterprise-class users for all types of APs. Please refer to the HotView Pro Reference Guide for more information on the WLAN Controller. Key features are summarized in Table 1. Table 1.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Equipment - Model 4100 Indoor Installation Introduction The Firetide Model 4100 provides enterprise-class 802.11 wireless access. It can operate as a standalone device, or with Firetide’s Wireless LAN Controller. Configure your HotPoint before installation. Refer to Chapter 6, or the HotView Pro Reference Guide, for details. Setup - Indoor Model 4100 Setup of your new Firetide HotPoint is simple. The package contents are shown in Figure 1. The HotPoint needs power.
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Equipment - Model 4200 Outdoor Installation Setup - Outdoor Model 4200 The outdoor HotPoint is packed as shown in Figure 3. Note that an Ethernet cable is NOT included. You should obtain a weatherproof 4-pair cat-5 cable long enough to reach from the unit to the indoor location where you will connect with the network. Configure your HotPoint before installation. Refer to Chapter 6, or the HotView Pro Reference Guide, for details. Figure 3.
In order to avoid climbing up and down the pole twice, power up the HotPoint before proceeding with the installation. The only connection you need is the Ethernet; it provides power as well. Figure 5. HotPoint Outdoor Unit Connections Attach the bracket to the back of the HotPoint, using the two slotted holes shown on the right side of the bracket, as shown in Figure 4. Select two holes on the HotPoint according to the desired orientation of the pole and the antenna, as shown in Figure 6, left and center.
Chapter 4 Setting Up Your Equipment - Model 4500 Indoor Installation Unpacking and setup are straightforward. The HotPoint 4501 requires AC power, but can be mounted almost anywhere indoors. Brackets are available to facilitate wall or ceiling mounting. You will need a Ethernet cable to connect the AP. Configure your HotPoint before installation. Refer to Chapter 6, or the HotView Pro Reference Guide, for details. Your AP includes a power supply and three different AC line cords, as shown in Figure 9.
Chapter 5 Setting Up Your Equipment - Model 4600 Outdoor Installation Unpacking and setup are straightforward. Included with your HotPoint 4600 are: • Mounting bracket and hardware, designed to attach the 4600 to a HotPort 6200 family node. If you are using an outdoor access point as a Standalone unit, a different mounting kit for this purpose is available from Firetide. • Two indoor-rated 2.4 GHz omnidirectional staging antennas. • Weatherproof Ethernet cable, 10-pin to 10-pin, PoE-compatible.
Chapter 6 Planning Your Software Deployment Firetide HotPoint access points can be managed and controlled directly via a wired Ethernet connection, or they can be reached via Firetide Mesh Nodes. A combination of the two is possible as well. These connection methods are known as: • ‘Integrated’ operation - each HotPoint is connected to a HotPort mesh router via Ethernet. • ‘Standalone’ operation - the HotPoints are connected directly to the enterprise LAN. • ‘Mixed’ - a combination of the above.
Figure 14 shows how the various domains relate to each other. Figure 14. Matrix of Physical and Logical APs - Simple AP Group Login Password VAP Groups VAP Group A SSID Encryption MAC Address Access Name IP Address Firewall VPN VAP IP Address DHCP / DNS NAT VAP AP Figure 15 shows more complex arrangements of multiple APs and multiple Virtual APs. Figure 15.
Basic Setup Sequence The basic sequence of steps in setting up a Firetide HotPoint access point are summarized here, then shown in detail in the following pages. If you are installing a new Firetide-based wireless network, begin by installing the HotPort Mesh nodes, and the HotView or HotView Pro mesh management software, before installing any HotPoint APs. Refer to the HotView Pro Reference Guide for details. 1. Configure your PC IP address to access the HotPoint. 2.
Chapter 7 Software Configuration Firetide HotPoint access points, when used as Standalone APs, can be managed via a secure (HTTPS) browser connection. Firefox, Mozilla, Safari, and Internet Explorer are supported. To connect via a browser, use the URL: https://192.168.224.160/ (or other IP address, as assigned.) You will see a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 1. If you don’t, make sure your typed https, not http. Log in using the default values, admin and firetide.
Screen 18. Configuring VAP Groups Basic VAP Settings Basic VAP Settings include the SSID, maximum data rates, maximum power, and other SSID parameters. Note that the maximum power level will be less that 26 dBm (400 mW) if you are on a channel where reduced power is required, or if you have reduced power on the main radio settings page. (It is possible to set some VAPs to use less power than the maximum, while leaving other VAPs at full power.) These parameters are set as shown in Screen 3. Screen 3.
VAP Security Settings This is done with the IP & VLAN command under the Management command, as shown in Screen 4. Enable security, then select the desired type and parameters from the available choices. Screen 4. VAP Security Settings Network Settings Each VAP has its own network settings, as shown in Screen 5. A VAP has a unique IP address; it is this address that clients see. The VAP IP address does not need to be on the same subnet as the physical AP IP address.
VAP Advanced Settings In some applications, you may wish to use certain advanced features: • Intra-cell blocking prevents clients on the same AP from ‘seeing’ each other. This provides additional security, especially for public hotspots. • WMM provides QoS support for multimedia applications. • VLANs provide a method of isolating traffic at layer 2. Screen 6. VAP Advanced Settings Access Control Lists for VAPs For each VAP, you can define access control lists based on MAC addresses. Screen 7.
AP Management - User Settings The AP Management tab allows you to define administrative access rights for the physical AP. You can also remotely reboot an AP, and remotely restore it to factory default settings. (Keep in mind that resetting to factory defaults will change the IP address to 192.168.224.160. You may need to modify your computer settings to reach the node at this address.) Screen 8.
Appendix A Specifications Common Specifications These tables describes the technical capabilities of the nodes. Various country restrictions may further limit available choices. Model 4100 4200 4500 4600 Use Indoor, Worldwide, 2.4/4.9/5 GHz, 400 mW max Outdoor, Worldwide, 2.4/4.9/5 GHz, 400 mW max Indoor, Worldwide, 2.4 GHz, 400 mW max Outdoor, Worldwide, 2.4 GHz, 400 mW max Bands (GHz) 802.11a (4100, 4200) Frequency (GHz) 5.15-5.25, 5.25-5.35, 5.725-5.825 4.9-5.090 4.94-4.990 5.470-5.725 802.
Model 4100 Indoor Unit Specifications Enclosure Plastic enclosure. Two RP-SMA antenna connectors, with 1 pair of 5 dBi 2.4 GHz omnidirectional antennas. One DC power connector. One RJ-45 Ethernet connector, CSMA/CD 10/100 autosense. System indicator LEDs: power, status. Weight: 10 oz. (270 g). Dimensions: 6” x 4.75” x 1” (150 x 120 x 25 mm). Power DC Input: 11-16 VDC, 0.7 A at 12 VDC. AC power adapter: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz input; 12 VDC, 1.5A rated output.
Model 4200 Outdoor Unit Specifications Enclosure Cast aluminum NEMA-4X/IP66 enclosure. One built-in antenna, one N-type antenna connector for optional antenna. One weatherproof Ethernet connector, CSMA/CD 10/100 autosense, PoE-compliant per 802.3af. System indicator LEDs (power, status, align). Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 Kg) without bracket. Dimensions: 7.8” x 8.3” x 2.4” (195 x 210 x 60 mm). Bracket for pole and wall mounting. One weatherized Ethernet transition cable with watertight RJ-45 coupling.
Appendix B Regulatory Notices FCC Part 15 Note These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Class B Notice 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.
Appendix C Ethernet Wiring Custom cables may be constructed following these wiring connections. Table 4. Circular, Watertight IP66-Rated Pin Descriptions Connector Pin # Wire Color Port Pin # 1 White/Orange 1 2 Orange 2 3 White/Green 3 4 Blue 4 5 White/Blue 5 6 Green 6 7 White/Brown 7 Brown 8 8 Drain Wire 9 Drain Wire 10 Table 5.
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