User's Manual

12 Wireless Mesh Node User Guide

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Using the Optional Mounting Hardware

You can use the optional mounting hardware to attach a HotPort node to

a wall or hang it from a stable support, such as a ofﬁce cubicle wall, for

example. A security slot is provided for locking the HotPort node to the

bracket. Contact your Firetide dealer to order mounting hardware.

Note: The mounting hardware consists of a main mounting bracket and

auxiliary bracket. The brackets are attached together for shipment. Prior to

mounting, disassemble the brackets by removing the four screws holding

them together. Retain the screws for later reassembly.

Wall Mounting

To mount a HotPort node to a wall:

1. Hold the main mounting bracket against the wall at the desired location

and use a pencil to trace the screw hole locations onto the walls. Use the

four keyholes if you want to be able to easily remove the bracket later

with the mesh node attached. Use the two round holes if you want to

secure the bracket and mesh node with a lock.

2. Drill pilot holes and use appropriate anchors when attaching to ma

sonry, wallboard or other materials.

3. Screw the main mounting bracket to the wall.

4. If you intend to run the power cord and any Ethernet cables below the

bracket, connect them to the rear panel of the mesh node before attach-

ing it to the bracket.

5. Insert the HotPort node into the main mounting bracket and secure it

with the four screws provided. The bracket provides a .25 inch (6 mm)

clearance for running cords between the bracket and the back of the

HotPort node.

Ceiling or Countertop Mounting

1. Attach the auxiliary bracket to the rear of the main mounting bracket as

shown using the four screws provided.

2. Hold the end of auxiliary bracket against the ceiling or countertop at the

desired location and use a pencil to trace the two screw hole locations

onto the ceiling or countertop.

3. Drill pilot holes and use appropriate anchors when attaching to ma

sonry, wallboard or other materials.

4. Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or countertop.

5. Place the bottom of the HotPort node against the main mounting

bracket. The HotPort rear panel must face away from the ceiling or coun

tertop to provide clearance for the antennas and the power and Ethernet

cables.

6. Insert the the HotPort node into the main mounting bracket and secure

it with the four screws provided. The bracket provides a .25 inch (6 mm)

clearance for running cords between the bracket and the back of the

HotPort node.