HotPort® 6000 Wireless Mesh Nodes
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HotPort 6000 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 mesh nodes provide up to 70 Mbps throughput and operate at 2.4 GHz, 4.9 GHz (U.S. public safety licensed band), or 5 GHz. Depending on the model, HotPort 6000 nodes are equipped with either single or dual radios, operating at 400 mW.
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's self-forming and self-healing properties enable rapid deployment and dependable operation. Firetide's AutoMesh routing protocol manages network load and traffic congestion to optimize mesh-wide performance and capacity.
Firetide's 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.
Dual-radio Performance
To maximize performance, dual-radio HotPort 6000 nodes support two radio modes. In the "bonded" mode, both radios are combined to operate as a single unit that provides double the bandwidth of a single radio equivalent. This is ideal for bandwidth-intensive application such as video surveillance, resulting in crystal clear video images. This mode also provides a "fat pipe" for point to point wireless backhaul - for example, to connect two mesh networks.
In the "linear" mode, both radios operate independently enabling sustained bandwidth levels over an unlimited number of hops. This enables long linear topologies, such as when networking a railway line, and provides a sustained level of service to every node, which is also critical for large municipal networks.
Single Infrastructure for Multi-user, Multi-service Wireless Network
The HotPort 6000 mesh solves the problem of having to build out dedicated wireless networks for multiple applications and users. With HotPort 6000 nodes, you can build a single infrastructure for public safety video, public Wi-Fi access, enterprise VPN, and voice traffi c, dramatically reducing capital investment in the wireless backbone.
Convenient Network Expansion
You can extend your existing network, whether wired or wireless, with HotPort 6000 nodes and achieve seamless integration with all network components and applications.
Advanced Mesh Mobility
All HotPort nodes can operate with the HotView Controller software for high speed infrastructure mobility, enabling reliable connectivity for Wi-Fi access on public transportation or video surveillance from moving police vehicles. End-to-End Security HotPort 6000 mesh nodes ensure maximum security and privacy of your data. They feature WEP and WPA2 encryption between nodes and 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.
Key Applications
Municipalities: True multi-service networks providing a single infrastructure for video, public Wi-Fi access, enterprise VPN, and voice traffic.
Security and public safety: High-performance surveillance video with optimal frame rates and image resolution, giving you the ability to make any IP camera a "wireless" device.
Transportation: Reliable Wi-Fi access with high speed mobility and sustained bandwidth over a linear topology.
