Firetide HotPoint 5200 Installation Manual

HotPoint 5200 Access Point Published March 2014 (Revised 2016) ...

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This section lists the audience, purpose, and conventions used in this document. Audience This document is intended for qualified installers and administrators of Firetide products. Purpose This document has the information necessary to configure, install, and do basic troubleshooting for HotPoint 5200 access points. Conventions Certain information has special meaning for the reader. This information appears with an icon that indica ...

If you need support, depending on the problem, you might be asked for this information: • Description of the problem • Computer with HotView Pro and an installed management license • Channel and frequency plans • Recent spectrum analysis • Device topology in Google Earth (KMZ file) • Network map or topology plan with the names and device information You must also have administrator access to the mesh to be able to ...

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Preparing the access point for outdoor installation .. 14 Checking the outdoor environment for safety ..............14 Install the access point in a permanent outdoor location..........................................15 Installing a HotPort 5200 access point to a pole or wall ...................................................... 15 Antennas for outdoor use .................. ...

The Firetide HotPoint 5200 wireless MIMO access point is a standalone access solution for outdoor use. This section explains the hardware features of the access point and management options. Hardware features The HotPoint 5200 access point is a standalone access point. Standalone devices do not require any other network device or equipment to configure or manage them. Each access point, with its antennas, is a complete ...

2 • LEDs - 2.4 GHz - 5 GHz - Power Management options You can choose to manage HotPoint access points in one of these ways: • Web user interface • HotView Pro network management software release 10.15.0.0 and later Web interface The web (HTTP) interface is a management interface that comes with each access point. With this software you can configure each access point individually through a browser. This method is g ...

Before you install an access point outside, you need to make sure: • The parts are all in the box. • Attach the cables and antennas for testing. • Make an initial connection from a laptop that is running the web interface or HotView Pro so you can make sure the device works as expected. Verifying the box contents The box contains these items: • One HotPoint 5200 access point • One power cable (US ...

4 Attaching cables and connectors Before you install the device in a permanent location, assemble the device completely and verify that the LEDs come on. To assemble the access point for configuration and testing: 1. Put an adapter on the end of each staging antenna. 2. Remove and discard the rubber protective covers on the antenna connectors. 3. Attach one staging antenna assembly to each antenna connector. 4. Bend the sta ...

HotPoint 5200 Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5 From the computer connected to the access point, do the steps for your operating system. Windows 7 users: a. Go to Start, and then in the search box, enter “View Network Connections”. b. Right-click Local Area Connection > Properties c. From the Networking tab, select TCP/IP4. ...

6 HotPoint 5200 Access Point Hardware Installation Guide d. Click Properties. Windows XP users: a. Go to Start > Connect To > Show all connections b. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. c. Select Internet Protocol, and then click Properties. Windows 8 users: a. Go to Network and Internet > Network Connections b. Right-click Wired Ethernet Connection > Properties c. Select Internet Protocol Version 4, an ...

HotPoint 5200 Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7 LEDs HotPoint 5200 access points have three LEDs: • Power • 2.4GHz radio • 5GHz radio LED boot operation During boot up, LEDs operate in this order: 1. All LEDs come on for 5 seconds. 2. The 5GHz radio LED goes off. 3. The 5GHz radio LED comes on again after 5 seconds. This action shows that the LED driver started. 4. After 15 seconds, the 2.4 GHz and 5GHz radio ...

The process for HotPoint 5200 access point installation to a permanent outdoor location is: 1. Survey the site: - Look over the entire site before you install any equipment. - Identify possible hazards. 2. (Optional) Install the components to a mast or pole that you will install as an assembly at the installation site. 3. Install the access point to a pole or wall. 4. Attach the antenna. 5. Ground the access point. 6. Weather ...

Outdoor device installation Safe installation practices Best practice: Install HotPoint 5200 access points on poles that are a sufficient distance from 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 distance ensures that the pole will not contact the power line if it falls du ...

HotPoint 5200 Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 11 • Earth-to-ground should be less than or equal to 10 ohms. • Some salt compounds are corrosive and can cause copper ground rods to corrode. To prepare the soil for ground rods: 1. If the soil contains rocks or sand, insert the ground rods into the ground. 2. Pull out the ground rods. 3. Put in an approved ground enhancement material into the holes where the grounding ...

12 HotPoint 5200 Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Ground wire from antenna connector 1 to 2 Crimp here Ground wire from antenna connector 1 to 2 h. Repeat for second radio (if present). i. If you are not using Radio 2, terminate all three antenna connectors with 50 Ohm terminators. 3. Remove the ground screw from the bottom panel. 4. Insert the ground lug for the enclosure. 5. Tighten the ground screw to secure the groun ...

HotPoint 5200 Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 13 Caution! The wire in this picture might not ! be the correct gauge for your application. Consult a certified installer for grounding materials for your application. Now you are ready to weatherproof the cable connections. Required tools Common tools used for installations include: • 1/2-inch open-end wrench • 7/16-in open-end wrench • 3/8-inch open-end wrench • Ph ...

14 HotPoint 5200 Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Preparing the access point for outdoor installation This section contains the optional procedure for installations that require the access point and other accessories to be attached to a separate mast or pole before transportation to the outdoor site. Warning! Only use antennas that are rated for outdoor applications. Warning! Failure to comply with these installatio ...