User's Manual

HotPoint Wireless Access Point 3
Data
The HotPort mesh network also provides direct connectivity for computers
and servers via a cable to the Ethernet ports on each node.
Point-of-Sale
HotPoint APs and the HotPort network make it easy to deploy Point-of-Sale
terminal support at trade shows, fairs, and other temporary locations, as
well as to support handheld wireless devices in inventory, tracking, and
other logistics applications.
Printing
With the HotPort mesh network network printers become wireless printers,
without additional setup, drivers, or software, simply by connecting to one
of the Ethernet ports on a HotPort mesh node. This wireless capability al-
lows network printers to operate anywhere, including mobile carts and in
temporary settings.
HotPoint + HotPort Features
Security
HotPort mesh networks feature multiple layers of security, including 40
and 104 bit WEP key and 128 and 256 AES key encryption. The mesh also
provides packet filtering, based on MAC addresses, to limit access to the
mesh. For additional security, a proprietary mesh protocol prevents non-
HotPort devices from participating on the mesh.
VLANs
The HotPort mesh network includes support for virtual local area networks
(VLANs) to enable traffic to be separated into smaller groups and appli-
cation-specific LANs. The HotPort mesh supports 802.1q VLAN tagging of
packets entering and exiting the mesh. You can assign Ethernet ports to
different VLANs; only ports belonging to the same VLAN can switch traffic
among themselves. You can define up to 4093 VLAN IDs and create up to
16 multiple, logically separated VLANs within a single mesh. The HotPort
mesh also supports VLAN trunks.
Traffic Prioritization (class of service)
The HotPort system provides traffic prioritization levels to prioritize traf-
fic on the mesh. This helps ensure that certain types of traffic requiring
high throughput or continuous service, such as voice, take precedence over
other forms of traffic.
Intuitive Network Mesh Management with HotView™ Software
HotView™ mesh management software provides live monitoring and man-
agement of Firetide HotPort wireless mesh networks, including HotPoint
AP nodes. The software features a graphical user interface and provides
access to all mesh and node settings, including security, VLAN, class of ser-
vice, radio power controls, and network gateway interconnects. Live moni-
toring features include mesh and node statistics.
HotView Pro extend the management features of HotView across multiple
meshes. Thus, an enterprise can manage all of its HotPort meshes world-
wide from anywhere.
HotView and HotView Pro operate on virtually any workstation or server
that is connected to the mesh, either directly or remotely via WAN connec-
tion or the Internet.
Radio Settings
HotPort wireless mesh supports 2.4 GHz OFDM and DSSS radio modes, as
well as 5 GHz OFDM. When combined with 802.11b/g APs, the backbone can
be run at 5 GHz, thus avoiding interference.