User Manual

HotPort 3203 Outdoor Wireless Mesh Node
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13. Connect power to the HotPort 3203 and peripherals.
14. Connect a workstation running HotView to the HotPort 3203, configure the desired radio
channel and RF spectrum settings, and connect to the mesh.
These steps are described in detail in this manual.
Preparing the Site for Mounting
Prior to mounting the antenna and enclosure, prepare the site for mounting as described below.
Safety Considerations
Prior to mounting, consider the following safety issues.
• If using a ladder, use approved, non-conducting ladders.
• Also, use approved and non-conducting shoes and other safety equipment. Make sure
that all equipment is in good repair.
• If mounting to a pole or tower, make sure all poles and towers are securely grounded.
• Make sure electrical cables connected to antennas have lightning arrestors.
Weatherproofing
The two Ethernet ports on the bottom of the HotPort 3203 feature circular, watertight IP67-rated
connectors. Use the included weatherized Ethernet transition cable/RJ-45 connector kit to
connect Ethernet devices with male RJ-45 connectors to the HotPort 3203.
Preparing Earth Ground
The HotPort 3203 must be properly connected to earth ground. Failure to do so may result in
equipment damage, injury, or death. The product warranty does not cover damages resulting in
part or in whole from improper grounding. The components that will attract lightning strikes are
the antenna, the antenna pole, and the Ethernet and power cables. Below are some guidelines
for installing grounding components.
• If mounting to a tower or pole, make sure the tower or pole is securely grounded and that
all electrical cables connected to antennas have lightning arrestors.
• If connecting to a tower or pole, connect the base of the tower or pole directly to the
building’s ground or to one or more approved grounding rods using 10 AWG ground wire
and corrosion-resistant connectors.
• Connect the grounding cable to rain gutters only if the rain gutter or other conductive
material is connected to earth ground.
• Grounding rods should be copper and between 6 - 8 ft (1.8 m – 2.4 m) long.
• Install all grounding components in straight lines. If bends are unavoidable, do not make
sharp turns.
• Earth-to-ground resistance should not be more than 10 ohms.