Availability: Discontinued
FireTide HotPort 6200-900 Dual-radio Outdoor WiFi Mesh Node
HotPort 6000-900 Wireless Mesh Nodes
HotPort 6000-900 mesh nodes provide reliable Ethernet connectivity over a high-performance, self-forming wireless mesh backbone indoors, outdoors, or onboard moving vehicles. All HotPort nodes have multiple Ethernet ports for connecting network devices or other networks to the wireless mesh. HotPort 6000-900 mesh features a dual radio solution with capability of operating in the 900 MHz spectrum on one radio while concurrently operating in the 2.4 GHz, 4.9 GHz (U.S. public safety licensed band) or 5 GHz frequency ranges on the other.
Reliable Connectivity Anywhere
Designed for seamless indoor and outdoor operation, the HotPort mesh network securely handles concurrent video, voice, and data applications, making it ideal for municipal, public safety, and industrial networks. The mesh self-forming and self-healing properties enable rapid deployment and dependable operation. Firetide AutoMesh routing protocol manages network load and traffic congestion to optimize mesh-wide performance and capacity.
Firetides end-to-end solution includes HotPort nodes for mesh infrastructure, HotPoint access points for wireless access, HotView software for a complete management system, and HotView Controller for mesh and client mobility.
Non-Line-of-Sight Performance
With the new HotPort 6000-900, users with non-line-of-sight locations can now deploy multi-hop, fully meshed networks and receive its benefits of redundancy and load balancing, thereby improving reliability of their networks. The product enables bandwidth intensive applications such as video surveillance and broadband access traffic and extends mesh reliability, performance and services into these difficult environments.
Smart Adaptive Mesh Technology
HotPort 6000-900 mesh is uniquely designed for the noisy 900 MHz spectrum and introduces Firetide’s ‘Smart Adaptive’ mesh technology to mitigate the effects of interference that typically brings down wireless throughput and reliability in this band. Firetide’s noise-aware data path and noise filtering algorithms enable mesh to handle interference from other 900 MHz devices, as well as from adjacent frequency bands taken up by cellular and 3G traffic. Tools such as the spectrum analyzer, which is integrated into the product, allow a network administrator to remotely monitor the health of the network and take actions to further optimize the network performance.
Designed for Street-level Connectivity
Wireless mesh, especially in the 900 MHz spectrum, has emerged as a viable alternative to cellular and other types of communications for applications that require street-level connectivity where buildings and foliage often present a challenge. Wireless mesh is the best choice for critical applications, since it eliminates any single points of failure and provides multiple paths to ensure reliability and integrity of data.
Non-line-of-sight Firetide HotPort 6000-900 mesh also meets the utilities’ needs for reliable, high-bandwidth communications in remote and rugged terrains where it can increase the backhaul capacity of SCADA monitoring networks and also be used for security and surveillance.
End-to-End Security
HotPort 6000-900 mesh nodes ensure maximum security and privacy of your data. They feature WEP and WPA2 encryption between nodes and 256-bit AES encryption from ingress to egress. All Layer 3 IP data is encapsulated and accessible only to Firetide mesh nodes. HotPort nodes support VLANs, segmenting traffic with secure access control on same physical infrastructure.
FireTide HotPort 6200-900 Dual-radio Outdoor Wi-Fi Mesh Node Technical Specifications
Mesh Protocol
- Firetide AutoMesh Protocol
Security and Encryption
- 40 bit, 104 bit WEP keys
- 128 bit, 256 bit AES keys (WPA2, end-to-end data)
MAC address filtering
- Digitally signed firmware files
- Digital certificates on nodes
Traffic Prioritization
- Quality of Service (QoS 802.1p)
Wireless Interface
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h ad hoc
- Transmit power up to 400 mW for 2.4/5 Ghz radio & 630 mW for 900 Mhz radio
Frequency ranges 902 928 Mhz
- 2.412 - 2.483 GHz
- 4.94
- 4.99 GHz (US public safety band)
- 5.15
- 5.25 GHz
- 5.25 - 5.35 GHz
- 5.470 - 5.725 GHz
- 5.725 - 5.825 GHz
Receive sensitivity (typical)
- 900 Mhz, DSSS
- 1 Mbps: -94 dBm
- 11 Mbps: -89 dBm
- 900 Mhz, OFDM
- 6 Mbps: -91 dBm
- 54 Mbps: -71 dBm
- 2.4 GHz, DSSS
- 1 Mbps: -95 dBm
- 11 Mbps: -88 dBm
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2.4 GHz, OFDM
- 6 Mbps: -90 dBm
- 54 Mbps: -73 dBm
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5 GHz
- 6 Mbps: -90 dBm
- 54 Mbps: -73 dBm
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
- Transmit Power Control (TPC)
Mesh Management Software
- HotView Pro mesh management software (separate purchase required)
- Mobility Controller Software
- Firetide Mobility Controller client and infrastructure software (bundled with HotView Pro)
- Regulatory Agency Certifications
- Contact your Firetide dealer for product availability and certifications for your country
- RoHS and WEEE compliant
Network Ports
- Three 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports with weatherproof connectors, LED activity indicator
- IEEE 802.3, 802.3u compliant
- CSMA/CD 10/100 autosense
- Ports 2, 3 PSE Power over Ethernet per 802.3af
Enclosure
- Cast aluminum NEMA-4X/IP66 enclosure
- Two N-type antenna connectors
- One weatherproof power connector
- Three weatherproof Ethernet connectors
- System LEDs (power, status, mesh)
- Weight: 12 lbs (5.4 Kg) with bracket and sunshield
- Dimensions: 12 X 10.5 X 5.75 (30.5 cm X 27 cm X 15 cm) including sunshield; 12" X 8.5" X 4.875"(30.5 cm X 22 cm X 12 cm) excluding sunshield
Access Points CPE
- HotPoint Indoor HotClient Indoor
- Outdoor Access Points & Outdoor Customer Premises Equipment
Power
- AC Input: 90-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0.9 A
- DC Input: 15 VDC 15%, 3 A
- Ports 2 and 3: IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE (PSE), 13.5 W max
Environmental Specifications
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +60°C
- Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Humidity (non-condensing): 10% to 90%
- Storage humidity (non-condensing): 5% to 95%
- Maximum altitude 15,000 feet (4600 meters)
Warranty
- Hardware: one year limited warranty
- Software: 90 days limited warranty
Included Accessories
- Antennas: a pair of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 5 dBi, omni directional and a pair of 900 Mhz, 3 dBi Omni directional (included for network staging only)
- Bracket for pole and wall mounting
- External AC power cord (non-North America power cord is separate orderable item)
- Removable sun shield
- One weatherized Ethernet transition cable with watertight RJ-45 coupling
