User's Manual

HotPoint 1500S Indoor Wireless Mesh Router
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Multi-user devices such as hubs and switches as well as most cable and DSL modems require
straight-through (non-crossover) cables. Devices with auto-sensing Ethernet ports can use either
crossover or straight-through cables. Refer to “Connecting to the Mesh” in the table of contents.
A simple way to determine if you have the correct cable type is to check the left LED on the
Ethernet port. If the green LED illuminates, the cable is correct.
Understand HotPoint Antenna Patterns
HotPoint 1500S Indoor mesh routers have omni directional antennas that radiate in a broad
circular pattern perpendicular to the antenna shaft. For optimum coverage, orient the antennas in
your mesh network vertically
(perpendicular to the ground). Since the
coverage of the RF spectrum is different in
the various spectrum bands orientation of
the antennas will enhance your coverage
area.
Line-of-Sight Improves Operating
Distance
Although HotPoint wireless mesh routers can communicate between walls and buildings, you can
increase the working distance of your Indoor mesh router by avoiding obstacles made of dense
materials such as concrete and metal. Positioning the HotPoint 1500S units so the space
between them provides an unobstructed, line-of-sight view, will greatly increase the effective
range and reliability of transmission. They should be located high enough to prevent interference.