Wireless mesh networking equipment with the highest performance and capacity for both indoor and outdoor secure networks.

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HotPort Multi-Service Mesh Network

Firetide Multi-Service Mesh Network provides a high capacity wireless mesh backbone system for outdoor and indoor networks. Designed for maximum performance, scalability, mobility, and ease of deployment, the HotPort mesh network works seamlessly between indoor and outdoor environments and can operate in 2.4 GHz, 4.9 GHz or 5 GHz spectrums. The HotPort system includes HotPort mesh nodes, HotPoint access points, and HotView Network Management System. The combined solution enables multiple network services and standard Ethernet devices to be deployed virtually anywhere, creating secure and reliable wireless networks for video, voice and data:

• Delivers up to 32 Mbps throughput with industry leading low latency and robust QoS
• Provides superior scalability with up to 1000 mesh nodes that can span any geographical distance and extend over IP, wide-area, and wired networks
• Enables an entirely mobile infrastructure for seamless video, voice, and Wi-Fi on moving vehicles
• Offers comprehensive end-to-end access point and mesh based security
• Lowers cost of ownership with the most flexible products, simplified deployment and operation

HotPort Indoor Mesh Nodes

HotPort indoor mesh nodes operate at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz and include a built-in four port 10/100 Ethernet switch and two dual spectrum, omni-directional antennas. HotPort nodes provide "plug-and-play" connectivity with any Ethernet device, including wireless APs, PCs, servers, printers, and routers.

HotPort Outdoor Mesh Nodes

HotPort outdoor mesh nodes have weatherproof enclosures and are designed for rugged environments. They operate at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, and include two weatherproof 10/100 Ethernet ports that support 802.3af Power over Ethernet. These units are certified for use with a variety of high-gain antennas and come equipped with a flexible mounting bracket for pole or wall mounting.

HotPort 4.9 GHz Public Safety Mesh Nodes

Firetide offers a 4.9 GHz public safety (PS) version of its popular HotPort High Performance Mesh Network. The indoor and outdoor nodes communicate seamlessly and are ideal for public safety agencies and first responders. These mesh nodes are available only in the US, where the 4.940 to 4.990 GHz spectrum has been allocated for exclusive use by public safety agencies.

HotPoint Wireless Access Points

Firetide HotPoint wireless access points deliver a modular access solution for large scale, indoor and outdoor wireless mesh networks. Modular design enables full network and software integration with a Firetide wireless mesh network while permitting independent physical placement of the hardware to provide optimal accessibility for Wi-Fi clients.

HotView and HotView Pro Mesh Management Software

Each HotPort mesh node includes HotView management software for basic mesh configuration, monitoring and management. The optional HotView Pro mesh management software enables control of multiple mesh networks and larger mesh environments such as enterprise or metropolitan networks:

• The MeshBridge feature allows multiple mesh networks on different radio spectrums and channels to form a single LAN or WAN environment with up to 1,000 mesh nodes
• SNMP management allows network administrators to integrate management of HotPort mesh networks into a network management system such as HP OpenView or IBM NetView
• A Web-based client provides connection to the HotView Pro Server through a web browser, eliminating the need to run a separate client application.