User's Manual Part 1

Firetide - Reliable Connectivity Anywhere 5 January 2011
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Equipment
Setting Up Your FWC2050
The FWC2050 can be set up in any indoor location, but the best option is to place the unit in the
data center, wiring closet, or other location with access to UPS-protected power and the enterprise
backbone network.
The FWC requires AC power and a wired Ethernet connection. Refer to the specications section
for details.
Figure 1. FWC2050 Controller
Setting Up Your Access Points
The HotPoint 5100 can be installed in any indoor location. The location should be selected based
on antenna and coverage plans - best RF performance is obtained with antennas connected directly
to the HotPoint AP, or with short, good-quality cables.
The HotPoint 5200 can be installed in any outdoor location. Again, location should be determined
by antenna and coverage needs, not by Ethernet or power availability.
Figure 2. Firetide HotPoint 5100 Indoor and 5200 Outdoor MIMO Access Points
Use with Firetide HotPort 7000 Mesh Nodes
In locations where access to Ethernet or power is limited, the HotPoint 5100 and 5200 can be
paired with a HotPort 7000 Mesh Node for backhaul. The HotPort 7201/7202 Series is also capable
of powering the HotPoint 5100/5200 Series.